Thomas Jeter (fencer) explained

Thomas Jeter
Fullname:	Thomas Powers Jeter
Birth Date:	25 August 1898
Birth Place:	Florence, Alabama, United States
Death Place:	San Diego, California, United States
Sport:	Fencing
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Thomas Powers Jeter (August 30, 1898  - October 23, 1979) was an American fencer.^[1] He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.^[2]

Background

Jeter was a military officer and pilot in the United States Navy. He received the Legion of Merit for his service in the Pacific from March to June 1944, having served as a commanding officer on the USS Bunker Hill during World War II.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thomas Jeter . Olympedia . October 24, 2021.
2. Web site: Thomas Jeter Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418021058/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/je/thomas-jeter-1.html . dead . April 18, 2020 . March 29, 2010 . sports-reference.com.
3. Web site: Thomas Powers Jeter . August 16, 2024 .