Alec Scott
Alexander Brassey Jonathan Scott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1906 |
| Died | 11 June 1978 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Military Cross |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Equestrian | ||
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1936 Berlin | Team eventing |
Alexander Brassey Jonathan Scott MC (16 October 1906 – 11 June 1978) was a British horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936 he and his horse Bob Clive won the bronze medal as part of the British eventing team, after finishing seventh in the individual eventing competition.
Scott attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.[1] In World War II, he joined the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. He was awarded the Military Cross in the King's 1940 Birthday Honours.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 33130". The London Gazette. 5 February 1926. p. 886.
- ^ "No. 34893". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 July 1940. p. 4262.
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