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Ferdinand Lindley Augustus Buchanan MC (8 March 1888 – 14 April 1967) was a South African sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also was a general in the South African Army who served in both World War I and World War II.[1]

Ferdinand Buchanan

Personal information
Born	(1888-03-08)8 March 1888 Swaziland
Died	14 April 1967(1967-04-14) (aged 79) Pretoria, South Africa
Sport
Sport	Sports shooting
Medal record Men's shooting Representing  South Africa Olympic Games 1920 Antwerp Team 600 m military rifle, prone

Ferdinand Buchanan
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Army
Rank	Brigadier-General
Commands held	9th Infantry Brigade 2nd Infantry Brigade
Battles/wars	World War I World War II East Africa Campaign
Awards	Military Cross

In 1920 he won the silver medal with the South African team in the team 600 metre military rifle, prone competition. He also participated in the following events:[2]

• Team 300 and 600 metre military rifle, prone - fifth place
• Team 300 metre military rifle, standing - ninth place

References

External links

• Olympic profile

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Ferdinand Lindley Augustus Buchanan, né le 8 mars 1888 en Eswatini et mort le 14 avril 1967 à Pretoria, est un tireur sportif sud-africain.

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