About Bill Lundie
Lived 1888 – 1917 (aged 29). Bill Lundie was a South African cricketer.
Eric Balfour "Bill" Lundie (15 March 1888 – 12 September 1917) was a South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1914.
A fast bowler, Bill Lundie played eight first-class matches for three provinces between 1909 and 1914. His best figures were 6 for 52 in Eastern Province's loss to Border in 1908–09. His only Test, and last first-class match, was the Fifth Test in England's tour of South Africa in 1913–14. Opening the bowling, and bowling into the wind, he took 4 for 101 off 46.3 overs as England made 411. It was the last Test match before World War I.
In the war, Lundie served with the South African Service Corps before being commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards. He was killed by shellfire during the Battle of Passchendaele on 12 September 1917.
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Who was Bill Lundie?
South African cricketer (1888-1917)
When was Bill Lundie born?
Bill Lundie was born on 15 March 1888 in Willowvale, Eastern Cape.
When did Bill Lundie die?
Bill Lundie died on 12 September 1917 in Belgium, Passchendaele salient, West Flanders.
What was Bill Lundie's occupation?
Bill Lundie was a cricketer.
What nationality was Bill Lundie?
Bill Lundie was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lundie. https://biography.guide/bill-lundie/
MLA: "Bill Lundie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-lundie/.
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