Geoffrey Coles facts for kids
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| Born | 13 March 1871 Hastings, East Sussex, England |
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| Died | 27 January 1916 (aged 44) Festubert, France |
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| Sport | Sports shooting | |||||||||||||
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Geoffrey Horsman Coles (born March 13, 1871 – died January 27, 1916) was a British athlete. He was a talented sport shooter who competed for Great Britain in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He is remembered for winning an Olympic medal and for his service in the First World War.
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Geoffrey Coles at the Olympics
Geoffrey Coles showed great skill in shooting. He represented Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Winning an Olympic Medal
At the 1908 Games, Geoffrey Coles earned a bronze medal. He won this medal as part of the British team in the team pistol event. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Individual Performance
Besides the team event, Coles also competed on his own. In the individual pistol event, he finished in 11th place. This showed he was one of the top shooters in the world at that time.
Service and Sacrifice
Geoffrey Coles' life ended during a very difficult time in history. He served his country during the First World War.
Serving in the War
Coles joined the army as a private. He was part of a group called the Royal Fusiliers. He fought bravely for Great Britain.
His Final Resting Place
Sadly, Geoffrey Coles was killed in action on January 27, 1916. This happened near a place called Festubert in France. He was buried nearby at Brown's Road Military Cemetery. He is remembered as an Olympian who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
See also
- List of Olympians killed in World War I
