About Alfred Messenger
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 80–81). Alfred Messenger was a British artistic gymnast.
Alfred William Messenger (born 4 December 1887 - 1968) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Birmingham, West Midlands.
He was part of the British team that won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team European system event in 1912. Following his 1912 medal win, he retired from gymnastics and returned to cabinet making. He enlisted in the army in 1915 and served in France and India.
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Who was Alfred Messenger?
gymnast (1887–1968)
When was Alfred Messenger born?
Alfred Messenger was born on 4 December 1887 in Birmingham.
When did Alfred Messenger die?
Alfred Messenger died in 1968 in Birmingham.
What was Alfred Messenger's occupation?
Alfred Messenger was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Alfred Messenger?
Alfred Messenger was British.
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