Walter Hasenfus
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Martin•Hasenfus |
| Used name | Walter•Hasenfus |
| Born | 18 March 1916 in Needham, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 8 December 1944 |
| Affiliations | Needham Canoe Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Walter Hasenfus was from Needham, Massachusetts. He competed in the C-2 10K alongside his brother, Joseph. Their sister, Olive Hasenfus, was a sprinter, who was named as an alternate to the 1928 US Olympic track & field squad. Walter Hasenfus was killed in action during World War II in December 1944, while serving with the 307th Infantry, 77th Division in the South Pacific, most likely in the Philippines.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) | USA |
Walter Hasenfus | |||
| Canadian Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Joseph Hasenfus | 5 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Joseph Hasenfus
- Brother of Olive Hasenfus
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†8 December 1944. Killed in action in World War II, while serving with the 307th Infantry, 77th Division in the South Pacific, most likely in the Philippines.)