Cecil Allenby | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
30 August 1873 Elvington Hall, Brinkworth, England |
| Died |
16 April 1932 (aged 58) Mannamead, Plymouth, England |
Captain Marmaduke Cecil Allenby (1873–1932), was a British Royal Navy officer and an English first-class cricketer who played for Hampshire County Cricket Club. He also played for Devon County Cricket Club on two occasions in the Minor Counties Cricket Championship.[1]
Allenby was born on 30 August 1873. He was commissioned in the Royal Navy. While serving as a lieutenant, he was on 15 September 1902 posted to the protected cruiser HMS Argonaut, serving on the China Station.[2]
He served in World War I, was promoted to captain, and died on 16 April 1932.[3]
References[]
- ↑ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Cecil Allenby (2)". CricketArchive. 2008-08-06. http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Players/6/6446/Minor_Counties_Championship_Matches.html.
- ↑ "Naval & Military intelligence". 11 September 1902. p. 8.
- ↑ "Player Profile". CricketArchive. 2009-02-18. http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Players/6/6446/6446.html.
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