About Walter Tammas
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81). Walter Tammas was a British athlete.
The 1912 silver medallist team from Great Britain (left to right; back row - Joseph Dowler*, Alexander Munro *, Edwin Mills, John James Shepherd, H. Stiff, Frederick Humphreys; front row - Walter Tammas *, Walter Chaffe *, Thomas Peel *, Matthias Hynes *, John Sewell; = Metropolitan Police, all others City of London Police) Walter Baldry Tammas (23 August 1870 – 12 January 1952) was a British tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
In 1908, he won the bronze medal as a member of the British team Metropolitan Police "K" Division. Four years later, he won the silver medal as a member of the joint City of London Police-Metropolitan Police "K" Division British team.
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Who was Walter Tammas?
British tug of war competitor (1870–1952)
When was Walter Tammas born?
Walter Tammas was born on 23 August 1870 in Great Yarmouth.
When did Walter Tammas die?
Walter Tammas died on 12 January 1952.
What was Walter Tammas's occupation?
Walter Tammas was an athlete.
What nationality was Walter Tammas?
Walter Tammas was British.
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