About Albert Ireton
Lived 1879 – 1947 (aged 67). Albert Ireton was a British boxer.
The 1908 City of London Police team that won the gold medal in 1908. (Back row – left to right): Frederick Merriman, John James Shepherd, Edwin Mills, Albert Ireton, Frederick Goodfellow, Frederick Humphreys(Front row – left to right): Edward Barrett, Henry Duke (Captain), William Hirons Albert Ireton (15 May 1879 in Baldock – 4 January 1947) was a British tug of war competitor and boxer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
In 1908, he was part of the British team City of London Police, which won a gold medal in the tug of war competition. He also participated in the heavyweight boxing event but was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Albert Ireton?
British boxer (1879-1947)
When was Albert Ireton born?
Albert Ireton was born on 15 May 1879 in Baldock.
When did Albert Ireton die?
Albert Ireton died on 4 January 1947 in Stevenage.
What was Albert Ireton's occupation?
Albert Ireton was a boxer.
What nationality was Albert Ireton?
Albert Ireton was British.
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