Edmond Wallace
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edmond Georges Richard•Wallace |
| Used name | Edmond•Wallace |
| Born | 4 October 1876 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne (FRA) |
| Died | 28 February 1915 in Vauquois, Meuse (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Edmond Wallace learned to fence alongside his brother, Richard Wallace. The two also competed in the individual épée event at the 1900 Paris Olympics. Edmond Wallace was commissioned into the 89e Régiment d’Infanterie in 1897 and remained with them into World War I. He was wounded in the battle of the Butte de Vauquois in February 1915 and eventually died from his wounds.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Fencing | FRA |
Edmond Wallace | |||
| Épée, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Richard Wallace
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†28 February 1915. Killed in action in World War I.)