William Riedell

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Frederick•Riedell
Used nameWilliam•Riedell
Born22 February 1904 in New York, New York (USA)
Died29 November 1952 in Washington, District of Columbia (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsManhattan Rifle & Revolver Association
NOC United States

Biography

William Riedell was a native New Yorker, a member of the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Association, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He served as a lieutenant commander in World War II and later with the Naval Reserve. He worked as an engineer with the Bureau of Standards and was buried in Arlington National Cemetary.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Shooting USA William Riedell
Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) 17