Tedford H. Cann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tedford H. Cann

American swimmer, former world record-holder, U.S. Navy seaman and officer, Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1897

Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 26-Jan-1963

Profession: military officer, swimmer, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Tedford Harris Cann (September 3, 1897 – January 26, 1963) was a champion American swimmer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
He served as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve during World War I and earned the medal for saving his sinking ship.