About Barney Henricus
Lived 1915 – 2007 (aged 91). Barney Henricus was a boxer.
Ansdale "Barney" William Henricus (June 22, 1915 – May 7, 2007) was a Ceylonese sportsman and police officer. As a boxer he competed in the 1938 British Empire Games, where he won the gold medal in the featherweight class after winning the final against James Watson from Scotland.
Henricus was born in Colombo and was educated at Royal College, Colombo. He joined the Ceylon Police Force as a Sub Inspector and served for 33 years before retiring as a Chief inspector. He emigrated to the United States in 1988. He died in Escondido, California.
His brothers were Major Basil Henricus, Captain George Henricus of the Ceylon Army, Alan Henricus, a former Lieutenant in the Royal Ceylon Navy and Derrick Henricus.
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Who was Barney Henricus?
Sri Lankan boxer
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Barney Henricus was born on 22 June 1915 in Sri Lanka.
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Barney Henricus died on 7 May 2007 in United States.
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Barney Henricus was a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barney Henricus. https://biography.guide/barney-henricus/
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