Edward Allman-Smith

Edward Allman-Smith
Born November 3, 1886(1886-11-03)
Died November 17, 1969(1969-11-17) (aged 83)
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Royal Army Medical Corps
Rank Brigadier
Battles/wars First World War
Second World War
Olympic medal record
Men's field hockey
Silver 1908 London Team

Brigadier Edward Percival Allman-Smith (November 3, 1886 – November 17, 1969) was an Irish soldier and field hockey player.

Hockey player

Allman-Smith played hockey for Dublin University Hockey Club and Ireland. He was a member of the Ireland team that won the silver medal at the 1908 London Olympics. Allman-Smith played in both the 3-1 win against Wales on October 29 and in the 8-1 defeat against England in the final on October 31.[1][2][3] The Ireland team was part of the Great Britain Olympic team.

Military career

During the First World War Allman-Smith served as an officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps.[4] Between 1941 and 1942 he served as Deputy Director of Medical Services British Palestine and Trans-Jordan.[5]

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