About George Vokins
Lived 1896 – 1985 (aged 88). George Vokins was a British modern pentathlete.
George Louis Vokins (3 August 1896 – 6 June 1985) was a British modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Preston, Lancashire the son of a British cavalry soldier. He and a younger brother were both pupils at the Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover, Kent. He went on to join the British Army serving in the cavalry in World War 1 and the interwar years; and later the Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanry during the Second World War. He was awarded the Military Medal (twice) and later made a Member of the British Empire.
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Who was George Vokins?
modern pentathlete (1896-1985)
When was George Vokins born?
George Vokins was born on 3 August 1896 in Preston.
When did George Vokins die?
George Vokins died on 1 June 1985 in Bury St Edmunds.
What was George Vokins's occupation?
George Vokins was a modern pentathlete.
What nationality was George Vokins?
George Vokins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Vokins. https://biography.guide/george-vokins/
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