John Willems
John Willems (December 24, 1901 – September 14, 1976) was an American equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 24, 1901 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States |
| Died | September 14, 1976 (aged 74) San Diego, California, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian |
He was also an officer in the United States and served during World War II, eventually attaining the rank of brigadier general and from 1955−1956 he commanded the 3rd Armored Division.[2]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Willems Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- "Biography of Brigadier-General John Murphy Willems (1901 – 1976), USA".
External links
- John Murphy Willems at Olympedia
- John Murphy Willems at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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