Ferdinand Buchanan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ferdinand Lindley Augustus•Buchanan |
| Used name | Ferdinand•Buchanan |
| Born | 8 March 1888 in ? (SWZ) |
| Died | 14 April 1967 in Pretoria, Gauteng (RSA) |
| NOC |  South Africa |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ferdinand Buchanan was a career officer of the South African Infantry. In World War I, he received the Military Cross in 1917. In World War II, he served as commanding officer of the 9th and later the 2nd South African Brigade, fighting against the Italian Army in Ethiopia. Between these assignments, Buchanan was Deputy Director of Infantry Training. His highest rank was Brigadier General.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Shooting | RSA |
Ferdinand Buchanan | |||
| Military Rifle, Prone, 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | 2 | Silver | |||
| Military Rifle, Standing, 300 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | 9 | ||||
| Military Rifle, Prone, 300 and 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | 5 |