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Geoffrey Hart-Davis

1905 – 1941

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Lived 1905 – 1941 (aged 36). Geoffrey Hart-Davis was a cricketer and military personnel.

Geoffrey Charles Hart-Davis (15 September 1905 – 9 December 1941) was a South African First-class cricketer and soldier.

Hart-Davis was born in Lidgetton on 15 September 1905. His two appearances in cricket took place in early December 1927 at the City Oval. Between 30 November and 2 December, Hart-Davis took part in his debut match for Natal against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). In the first inning he was caught by Ernest Tyldesley off the bowling of Greville Stevens after making 6 runs. During the second inning, Hart-Davis caught Herbert Sutcliffe and Stevens off the bowling of Francis Smith and Clifford Tutton respectively.

Hart-Davis served as a private in the Transvaal Scottish during the Second World War. Captured by German forces during the North African campaign, he was loaded on board the to be transported to Europe. Off Pylos, the ship was torpedoed by , killing Hart-Davis and another 300 prisoners of war. His body was later recovered and interred at the Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery.

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Who was Geoffrey Hart-Davis?

(1905-1941)

When was Geoffrey Hart-Davis born?

Geoffrey Hart-Davis was born on 15 September 1905 in Lidgetton.

When did Geoffrey Hart-Davis die?

Geoffrey Hart-Davis died on 9 December 1941.

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Geoffrey Hart-Davis was a cricketer and military personnel.

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· Wikidata: Q97840449

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