William Whaling
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William John•Whaling |
| Used name | William•Whaling |
| Born | 26 February 1894 in St. Cloud, Minnesota (USA) |
| Died | 20 November 1989 (aged 95 years 8 months 22 days) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Affiliations | US Marine Corps, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
William Whaling shot rapid-fire pistol at the 1924 Paris Olympics. At the time he was a lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. Whaling was a career military officer who eventually became a major-general in the Marines. He entered the Marines in May 1917 and served in both World Wars. Whaling was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Shooting | USA |
William Whaling | |||
| Rapid-Fire Pistol, 25 metres, Men (Olympic) | 12 |