Auguste Richard
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Auguste Henri•Richard |
| Used name | Auguste•Richard |
| Born | 14 February 1883 in Paris Xe, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 31 August 1914 (aged 31 years 6 months 17 days) in Fossé, Ardennes (FRA) |
| Affiliations | SN Bayonne, Bayonne (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
At the 1912 Olympics, Auguste Richard was a member of the French inriggers’ coxed fours at the 1912 Olympic in Stockholm. In World War I, he served in the 31st Infantry Regiment as a second-class soldier. He was killed in action in the first weeks of the war, when his regiment tried to attack the village of Fossé close to the Belgian border.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Rowing | FRA |
Auguste Richard | |||
| Coxed Fours, Inriggers, Men (Olympic) | Société Nautique de Bayonne | 2 h3 r1/3 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†31 August 1914. Killed in action attacking the village of Fossé.)