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Thomas Jeter (fencer)

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Thomas Jeter
Personal information
Full nameThomas Powers Jeter
Born(1898-08-25)August 25, 1898
Florence, Alabama, United States
DiedOctober 23, 1979(1979-10-23) (aged 81)
San Diego, California, United States
Sport
SportFencing

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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Jeter". Olympedia. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "Thomas Jeter Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  3. ^ "Thomas Powers Jeter". Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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