Algernon Maudslay
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Algernon Maudslay CBE
(10 January 1873 – 2 March 1948) was a British
sailor
who completed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
.
He was a member of the British boat Scotia, which won the gold medals in the ½—1 ton class and open class.
Maudslay was born on 10 January 1873 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire the son of Herbert and Marion Maudslay, his father was an engineer.
In 1917 Maudslay, as honorary secretary of the Belgian War Refuges Committee was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
.
In 1927 Maudslay was appointed a Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Belgium
in recognition of valuable services.
He was later a member of the council of the British Red Cross Society.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(10 January 1873 – 2 March 1948) was a British
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who completed in the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
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He was a member of the British boat Scotia, which won the gold medals in the ½—1 ton class and open class.
Maudslay was born on 10 January 1873 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire the son of Herbert and Marion Maudslay, his father was an engineer.
In 1917 Maudslay, as honorary secretary of the Belgian War Refuges Committee was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
.
In 1927 Maudslay was appointed a Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Belgium
Order of the Crown (Belgium)
The Order of the Crown is an Order of Belgium which was created on 15 October 1897 by King Leopold II in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State. The order was first intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved from service in the Congo Free State - many of which acts...
in recognition of valuable services.
He was later a member of the council of the British Red Cross Society.