Thomas Jeter (fencer)

Thomas Powers Jeter (August 30, 1898 – October 23, 1979) was an American fencer.^[1] He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.^[2]

Thomas Jeter

Personal information
Full name	Thomas Powers Jeter
Born	(1898-08-25)August 25, 1898 Florence, Alabama, United States
Died	October 23, 1979(1979-10-23) (aged 81) San Diego, California, United States
Sport
Sport	Fencing

Background

Jeter was a military officer and pilot in the United States Navy. He received the Legion of Merit for his service in the Pacific from March to June 1944, having served as a commanding officer on the USS Bunker Hill during World War II.^[3]