Gordon Alexander

Gordon Reuben Alexander was a British fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1912 [Summer Olympics]. He was killed in action during World War I.

Death

While attacking the town of Villers-Plouich, a fellow soldier was wounded by a German artillery shell, and Alexander rushed to help him. While Alexander was dressing the soldier's wound, he was killed by another shell.

Fencing career

In 1912, he competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1912 Summer Olympics. the following year in 1913, he won the foil title at the British Fencing Championships.