About William Artis
Lived 1884 – 1957 (aged 72). William Artis was a British sport shooter.
William John Artis MC (3 October 1884 – 23 June 1957) was a British sports shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Artis farmed on his family farm in Suffolk before and after World War I, during which he served in the Machine Gun Corps and won the Military Cross in 1918. After the war and into the 1930s he served in the Territorial Army with the Suffolk Yeomanry, rising to the rank of Major.
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Who was William Artis?
British sports shooter
When was William Artis born?
William Artis was born on 3 October 1884 in Wangford.
When did William Artis die?
William Artis died on 23 June 1957 in Southwold.
What was William Artis's occupation?
William Artis was a sport shooter.
What nationality was William Artis?
William Artis was British.
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