About Burnet James
Lived 1886 – 1915 (aged 28). Burnet James was a British cricketer.
Burnet James (26 October 1886 – 26 September 1915) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm slow bowler who played for Gloucestershire. He was born in Stoke Bishop, Bristol and died in Langemark.
James made three first-class appearances for the team during the 1914 season, scoring an innings-best 10 runs on his debut against Warwickshire.
All three of James' first-class appearances finished in defeat for Gloucestershire.
James was with the Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps during World War I and died in Belgium at the age of 28.
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Who was Burnet James?
English cricketer (1886-1915)
When was Burnet James born?
Burnet James was born on 26 October 1886.
When did Burnet James die?
Burnet James died on 26 September 1915.
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Burnet James was a cricketer.
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Burnet James was British.
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