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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
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
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
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
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]