About Arnold Nesbitt
Lived 1878 – 1914 (aged 36). Arnold Nesbitt was a British cricketer.
Arnold Stearns Nesbitt (16 October 1878 – 7 November 1914) was an English first-class cricketer. A wicket-keeper, he played one match for Worcestershire against Middlesex at Lord's in May 1914. His contribution to the game, which Worcestershire lost by an innings, was small: he made only one dismissal (catching Jack Hearne off the bowling of Robert Burrows), and scored 2 not out and 3 with the bat.
Nesbitt was born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. He was commissioned a Second lieutenant in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment on 24 January 1900. He was killed in action at Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium, in the First World War, while serving as a captain in the Army.
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Who was Arnold Nesbitt?
English cricketer (1878-1914)
When was Arnold Nesbitt born?
Arnold Nesbitt was born on 16 October 1878.
When did Arnold Nesbitt die?
Arnold Nesbitt died on 7 November 1914.
What was Arnold Nesbitt's occupation?
Arnold Nesbitt was a cricketer.
What nationality was Arnold Nesbitt?
Arnold Nesbitt was British.
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· DBpedia: Arnold Nesbitt (cricketer)
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