Alfred Pycock Explained

Alfred Pycock
Fullname:Alfred Harold Pycock
Birth Date:12 May 1900
Birth Place:Fulham, London, England
Death Place:St Leonards-on-Sea, England

Alfred Pycock (12 May 1900  - 13 March 1964) was a British swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre freestyle event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]

Activities during WW2 - Alfred was granted the rank of Major, and served with the Royal Ordnance Corps, during this service he was captured by Japanese forces where he became a prisoner of war. He was later awarded an M.B.E. for his efforts during his time as a prisoner. [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Alfred Pycock Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418035459/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/py/alfred-pycock-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 31 August 2016.
  2. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37595/supplement/2736/data.pdf
  3. https://lq-cofepow.org/cdn/shop/products/Pycock_Alfred_Harold_1024x1024.jpg?v=1662857701