Frederick Habberfield
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederick Henry•Habberfield |
| Used name | Frederick•Habberfield |
| Born | 5 February 1895 in Kentish Town, England (GBR) |
| Died | 12 December 1943 in Mediterranean Sea (UNK) |
| Affiliations | Polytechnic C.C., Westminster (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Frederick Habberfield had a brief cycling career. In December 1943, he was serving as a canteen manager on the HM Frigate Cuckmere, which was deployed as an escort for the military convoy KMS34. The convoy was attacked by German submarines and the Cuckmere was involved in the search operation for survivors. During the search, the frigate was hit on the aft by a T5 Homing Torpedo and was destroyed with Habberfield dying as a result of the attack. Of the 164 ships in the convoy, only 80 survived.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | GBR |
Frederick Habberfield | |||
| Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Tommy Harvey | =4 | ||||
| Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | =7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†12 December 1943. Killed by German torpedo attack on his submarine.)