About Cecil Gosling
Lived 1910 – 1974 (aged 64). Cecil Gosling was a British cricketer.
Major Cecil Gosling MC TD (22 February 1910 – 19 May 1974) was an English cricketer. The nephew of R. Cunliffe Gosling, he attended Eton and Magdalen College, Oxford. He made five first-class appearances in 1929 and 1930, three for Oxford University and two for Essex.
During the Second World War, Gosling served in the Essex Yeomanry and was awarded a Military Cross in 1945. His death was as a result of suicide by firearm having suffered with a severe illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil Gosling?
cricketer (1910-1974)
When was Cecil Gosling born?
Cecil Gosling was born on 22 February 1910 in Essex.
When did Cecil Gosling die?
Cecil Gosling died on 19 May 1974 in Essex.
What was Cecil Gosling's occupation?
Cecil Gosling was a cricketer.
What nationality was Cecil Gosling?
Cecil Gosling was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Gosling. https://biography.guide/cecil-gosling/
MLA: "Cecil Gosling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-gosling/.
Chicago: "Cecil Gosling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-gosling/.
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