Lawrence Bathurst
Lawrence Charles Villebois Bathurst (4 June 1871 – 22 February 1939) was an English first-class cricketer active 1893–99 who played for Middlesex and Oxford University. He was born in Gressenhall, Norfolk; died in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.[1]
Bathurst served in the British Army during the Second Boer War. He volunteered for service in the Imperial Yeomanry, and was commissioned a lieutenant in the 30th battalion on 14 January 1902.[2] The battalion left Southampton for South Africa four months later,[3] and arrived in early May, shortly after conclusion of hostilities. They spent several months on regular patrol duties, and he left for home again with the battalion in December 1902,[4] relinquishing his commission with the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army in February 1903.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Lawrence Bathurst at Cricinfo
- ↑ "No. 27415". The London Gazette. 11 March 1902. p. 1731.
- ↑ "The War – The reinforcements". The Times. No. 36763. London. 9 May 1902. p. 10.
- ↑ "The Army in South Africa - Troops returning home". The Times. No. 36957. London. 22 December 1902. p. 10.
- ↑ "No. 27521". The London Gazette. 3 February 1903. p. 679.
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