William Bradford (equestrian)

William Bradford
Bradford in 1936
Personal information
Born March 15, 1896
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Died January 14, 1965 (aged 68)
Rome, Italy
Sport
Sport Horse riding
Event(s) Show jumping
Club U.S. Army

William Brooks Bradford (March 15, 1896 – January 14, 1965) was an American equestrian. He competed in show jumping at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics, and placed fourth individually in 1932 and fourth with the team in 1936. Bradford graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1916 and later from the Cavalry School in Saumur, France. He was a career military officer and was eventually promoted to general. For his contributions to equestrian sport he was awarded the Napoleon Cup by the Polish Ambassador to the United States.[1]

References

  1. William Bradford. sports-reference.com
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