About Alfred Goodwin
Lived 1902 – 1950 (aged 47). Alfred Goodwin was a British modern pentathlete.
Alfred Allan Goodwin (16 December 1902 – 29 April 1950) was a British modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Personal life Goodwin served in the Suffolk Regiment during the Second World War and was captured in Greece in 1941, spending the rest of war in prisoner of war camps in Germany. Following the war, he was made an OBE for his military service. Goodwin continued to serve and by his death in 1950, was a lieutenant colonel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfred Goodwin?
modern pentathlete (1902-1950)
When was Alfred Goodwin born?
Alfred Goodwin was born on 16 December 1902 in Worcester.
When did Alfred Goodwin die?
Alfred Goodwin died on 29 April 1950 in Aldershot.
What was Alfred Goodwin's occupation?
Alfred Goodwin was a modern pentathlete.
What nationality was Alfred Goodwin?
Alfred Goodwin was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alfred Goodwin (pentathlete)
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