Thomas Homewood
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas•Homewood |
| Used name | Thomas•Homewood |
| Born | 25 September 1881 in East Peckham, England (GBR) |
| Died | 1 February 1945 in West Ham, England (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Thomas Homewood was a member of the K Division of the Metropolitan Police tug-of-war team that won the bronze medal outright after their scheduled opponents Sweden scratched. Homewood lost his life in the closing stages of World War II when his Stratford home was hit during a V2 rocket attack on London. The accident also claimed the life of his wife Matilda, son Victor (aged 25), and daughters Beatrice (23) and Ellen (15).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Tug-Of-War | GBR |
Thomas Homewood | |||
| Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) | K Division Metropolitan Police Team | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†1 February 1945. Killed in a V2 rocket attack on London.)