George Vokins
modern pentathlete
- August 3, 1896 · Preston
- June 6, 1985 · Bury St Edmunds
- 88 years
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George Vokins, 88, British Olympic pentathlete (1924).
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|George Louis Vokins (3 August 1896 – 6 June 1985) was a British modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Preston, Lancashire the son of a British cavalry soldier. He and a younger brother were both pupils at the Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover, Kent. He went on to join the British Army serving in the cavalry in World War 1 and the interwar years; and later the Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanry during the Second World War. He was awarded the Military Medal (twice) and later made a Member of the British Empire.
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1.On what date was George Louis Vokins born?
- A.6 June 1985
- B.3 August 1896correct
- C.3 August 1985
- D.6 June 1896
George Louis Vokins was born on 3 August 1896.
Source: biographical header
2.In which English town was George Louis Vokins born?
- A.Prestoncorrect
- B.London
- C.Kent
- D.Dover
George Louis Vokins was born in Preston, Lancashire.
Source: early life section
3.Which educational institution did George Louis Vokins attend as a pupil?
- A.Preston Grammar School
- B.The Duke of York's Royal Military Schoolcorrect
- C.Dover College of Infantry
- D.The Royal Military Academy
George Louis Vokins and his younger brother were both pupils at the Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover.
Source: early life section
4.What was the occupation of the father of George Louis Vokins?
- A.British cavalry soldiercorrect
- B.Royal Armoured Corps officer
- C.Teacher at a military school
- D.Olympic athlete
George Louis Vokins was the son of a British cavalry soldier.
Source: early life section
5.In which conflict did George Louis Vokins serve in the Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanry?
- A.World War 1
- B.The Second World Warcorrect
- C.The Boer War
- D.The Korean War
George Louis Vokins served in the Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanry during the Second World War.
Source: military career section
6.How many times was George Louis Vokins awarded the Military Medal?
- A.Three times
- B.Once
- C.Twicecorrect
- D.Four times
George Louis Vokins was awarded the Military Medal twice.
Source: military career section
7.Which honor did George Louis Vokins receive later in his life?
- A.Knight Bachelor
- B.Member of the British Empirecorrect
- C.Distinguished Service Order
- D.Victoria Cross
George Louis Vokins was later made a Member of the British Empire.
Source: military career section
8.On what date did George Louis Vokins pass away?
- A.6 June 1985correct
- B.6 June 1896
- C.3 August 1896
- D.3 August 1985
George Louis Vokins died on 6 June 1985.
Source: biographical header
9.Where was the school attended by George Louis Vokins located?
- A.Edinburgh, Scotland
- B.Dover, Kentcorrect
- C.London, England
- D.Preston, Lancashire
George Louis Vokins attended the Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover, Kent.
Source: early life section
10.What military branch did George Louis Vokins join during the interwar years?
- A.The infantry
- B.The cavalrycorrect
- C.The Royal Air Force
- D.The Royal Navy
George Louis Vokins served in the cavalry during World War 1 and the interwar years.
Source: military career section
11.Who attended the Duke of York's Royal Military School alongside George Louis Vokins?
- A.An older sister
- B.His Olympic teammate
- C.A younger brothercorrect
- D.His father
George Louis Vokins and his younger brother were both pupils at the Duke of York's Royal Military School.
Source: early life section
12.What is the primary association linked to George Louis Vokins in the external links section?
- A.Olympediacorrect
- B.The British Army Archives
- C.The Royal Military School Alumni
- D.The Olympic Museum
The biography lists George Vokins at Olympedia as an external link.
Source: external links section
13.In which military units did George Louis Vokins serve over his career?
- A.Cavalry and Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanrycorrect
- B.Infantry and the Royal Navy
- C.Royal Armoured Corps and the Marines
- D.Royal Air Force and the Cavalry
George Louis Vokins served in the cavalry and later the Royal Armoured Corps Yeomanry.
Source: military career section
14.What was the birth county of George Louis Vokins?
- A.Essex
- B.Surrey
- C.Kent
- D.Lancashirecorrect
George Louis Vokins was born in Preston, Lancashire.
Source: early life section
15.What was the specific year that George Louis Vokins participated in the Olympic Games?
- A.1932
- B.1928
- C.1924correct
- D.1920
George Louis Vokins competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Source: introductory paragraph
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