Walter Hasenfus, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Walter Hasenfus

American canoeist

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1916

Date of Death: 08-Dec-1944

Profession: canoeist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Walter Hasenfus

  • Walter Martin Hasenfus (March 18, 1916 – December 8, 1944) was an American canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in Needham, Massachusetts and is the younger brother of Joseph Hasenfus. In 1936, he finished fifth together with his brother Joseph in the C-2 10000 metre event. He was killed in action during World War II, while serving with the 307th Infantry, 77th Division in the South Pacific, most likely in the Philippines.

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