John Gabriel (athlete)
John Parton Gabriel (1911-1941) was a male athlete who competed for England.
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| Born | 13 January 1911 Surrey |
| Died | 24 February 1941 (aged 30) At sea |
Athletics career
He competed in the 120 Yard Hurdles at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Personal life
He served as Intelligence Officer in France and spoke fluent German, French and good Russian. Her served as a Captain in the Royal Berkshire Regiment before being transferred to Special Operations Executive andspecial reconnaissance duty with. He died after the Jonathan Holt British Steam merchant ship was sunk bu a U-boat en route from Liverpool to Takoradi.[1]
References
- "John Parton Gabriel". U Boat.net.
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