Background
He was born in Southampton and died in Aldershot.
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Henry Hawtrey
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The British were the leading force in the long-distance running in early 1900s. Although the most celebrated long distance runner Alfred Shrubb had turned to professional just before the "intercalated" Olympics of 1906, the Britons sent a very good team to Athens. Hawtrey served with the Royal Engineers in the First World War.
Achievements
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Henry Hawtrey took the lead after 2 miles (32 km) and won easily, beating second-placed runner John Svanberg from Sweden by 50 yards (46 m). The Britons used good teamwork to aid Hawtrey to win, as third-placed Irishman John Daly was disqualified because he blocked the Swedish runner"s way several times. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and made a Companion of the Order of Street Michael and Street George in the 1918 New Year Honours.
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Born
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Died
November 16, 1961 (aged 79) -
Nationality
United Kingdom
Awards
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Distinguished Service Order; Order of Street Michael and Street George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, King George III.The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later King George IV, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, King George III.