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| ⚫ | '''Waightman Alan "Bud" Washbond''' (March 30, 1924 – August 18, 2006) was an American soldier and [[bobsled]]der. He was the son of [[Alan Washbond]], a gold medalist in the [[Bobsleigh at the 1936 Winter Olympics – Two-man|two-man bobsleigh event at the 1936 Winter Olympics]] in [[Garmisch-Partenkirchen]]. |
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== Military career == |
== Military career == |
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A native of [[Keene Valley, New York]], Washbond participated in [[World War II]] in the [[101st Airborne Division (United States)|101st Airborne Division]] in the [[327th Infantry Regiment (United States)|327th Glider Infantry]].<ref name=death>[http://www.safeplacetogrieve.com/obitnew/obitfull.php?id=904 D'Espo Funeral Home announcement of Washbond's 2006 death.] |
A native of [[Keene Valley, New York]], Washbond participated in [[World War II]] in the [[101st Airborne Division (United States)|101st Airborne Division]] in the [[327th Infantry Regiment (United States)|327th Glider Infantry]].<ref name=death>[http://www.safeplacetogrieve.com/obitnew/obitfull.php?id=904 D'Espo Funeral Home announcement of Washbond's 2006 death.] – accessed May 8, 2008.</ref> While in the 101st Airborne, he participated in the [[Siege of Bastogne]] during the [[Battle of the Bulge]].<ref name=death /> |
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== Bobsleigh career == |
== Bobsleigh career == |
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Following World War II, Washbond followed in his father's footsteps and competed in the [[Winter Olympics]] as a bobsledder.<ref name=death /> Competing in two games, he earned his best finish of fifth in the two-man event at [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] in |
Following World War II, Washbond followed in his father's footsteps and competed in the [[Winter Olympics]] as a bobsledder.<ref name=death /> Competing in two games, he earned his best finish of fifth in the two-man event at [[Cortina d'Ampezzo]] in 1956.<ref name=death /><ref>Wallechinsky, David (1984). "Bobsled:Two-man". In ''The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896–1980''. New York: Penguin Books. pp. 558–9.</ref><ref>[http://www.todor66.com/olim/1956w/Bobsleigh_Doubles.html 1956 bobsleigh two-man results]</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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== Death == |
== Death == |
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Washbond died on August 18, 2006 in [[Wethersfield, Connecticut]].<ref name=death /> He was survived by his second wife of 27 years, one son, three |
Washbond died on August 18, 2006, in [[Wethersfield, Connecticut]].<ref name=death /> He was survived by his second wife of 27 years, one son, three stepsons, 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.<ref name=death /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 09:05, 24 November 2024
Waightman Alan "Bud" Washbond (March 30, 1924 – August 18, 2006) was an American soldier and bobsledder. He was the son of Alan Washbond, a gold medalist in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Military career
[edit]A native of Keene Valley, New York, Washbond participated in World War II in the 101st Airborne Division in the 327th Glider Infantry.[1] While in the 101st Airborne, he participated in the Siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.[1]
Bobsleigh career
[edit]Following World War II, Washbond followed in his father's footsteps and competed in the Winter Olympics as a bobsledder.[1] Competing in two games, he earned his best finish of fifth in the two-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.[1][2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Washbond was a hunter and outdoorsman who also was a fan of the New York Giants (football), New York Yankees, and the University of Connecticut basketball teams.[1]
Death
[edit]Washbond died on August 18, 2006, in Wethersfield, Connecticut.[1] He was survived by his second wife of 27 years, one son, three stepsons, 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.[1]