John Gabriel (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Born | 13 January 1911 Surrey |
| Died | 24 February 1941 (aged 30) At sea |
John Parton Gabriel (1911–1941) was a male athlete who competed for England.
Athletics career[edit]
He competed in the 120 Yard Hurdles at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Personal life[edit]
He served as an Intelligence Officer in France and spoke fluent German, French and good Russian. He served as a Captain in the Royal Berkshire Regiment before being transferred to Special Operations Executive and special reconnaissance duty with GHQ Liaison Regiment. He died after the British steam merchant ship Jonathan Holt was sunk by U-97 en route from Liverpool to Takoradi.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "John Parton Gabriel". U Boat.net.
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