John W. Wofford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John William•Wofford |
| Used name | John W.•Wofford |
| Born | 1 January 1898 in High Point, North Carolina (USA) |
| Died | 27 February 1955 (aged 57 years 1 month 26 days) in Rochester, Minnesota (USA) |
| Affiliations | US Army, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
John Wofford was the head of a well-known US equestrian family. He served with the Army equestrian teams as a member of the cavalry out of Fort Riley, Kansas. In 1941, then a major, he was named the first US military attaché to Ireland. He retired from the Army in 1943 and operated Rimrock Farm, a horse farm in Milford, Kansas, adjacent to Fort Riley.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | USA |
John W. Wofford | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | Babe Wartham | |||||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Babe Wartham / United States |
Olympic family relations
- Father-in-law of Dawn Wofford
- Father of Jimmy Wofford
- Father of John E. B. Wofford