About David Guard
Lived 1928 – 1978 (aged 50). David Guard was a British cricketer.
David Radclyffe Guard (19 May 1928 — 12 December 1978) was an English first-class cricketer.
Guard was born at Romsey in May 1928. He was educated at Winchester College, where he captained the college cricket team. He made his debut in first-class cricket shortly after completing his education at Winchester, debuting for Hampshire against Yorkshire at Scarborough in the 1946 County Championship. Guard made five appearances for Hampshire in 1946. From Winchester, he was commissioned into the Royal Hampshire Regiment as a second lieutenant in February 1948. Whilst a cadet prior to his commissioning, Guard made a single first-class appearance for the Combined Services cricket team against Worcestershire at Hereford in 1947. Guard died suddenly on 12 December 1978 at Hartfield, Sussex.
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Who was David Guard?
English cricketer (1928-1978)
When was David Guard born?
David Guard was born on 19 May 1928 in Romsey.
When did David Guard die?
David Guard died on 12 December 1978 in Hartfield.
What was David Guard's occupation?
David Guard was a cricketer.
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David Guard was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Guard. https://biography.guide/david-guard/
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