John Bashford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Walter•Bashford |
| Used name | John•Bashford |
| Born | 23 January 1854 in Walworth, England (GBR) |
| Died | 20 February 1926 in West Byfleet, England (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
John Bashford was born in London and was a longtime resident of the Byfleet area. A member of the North London Rifle Club, he competed in two shooting events the 1908 Olympics held in London. His best result was in the running target, double shot event in which he placed ninth in a field of 15 competitors. Bashford was a wine merchant by profession, and also an active member of the Byfleet Rifle Club and Byfleet Cricket Club.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Shooting | GBR |
John Bashford | |||
| Free Pistol, 50 yards, Men (Olympic) | 42 | |||||
| Running Target, Single Shot, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Running Target, Double Shot, Men (Olympic) | 9 |