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George Rae

1911 – 1989

English cricketer and British Army officer

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Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 78). George Rae was a cricketer and military personnel.

George Hugh Kenefick Rae (27 April 1911 – 31 October 1989) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

Rae was born in British India at Madras in April 1911. He later studied at King's College at the University of Cambridge. Rae spent the 1930s in British India, where he made two appearances apiece in first-class cricket between 1936 and 1938 for the Europeans cricket team and Madras. He scored 122 runs in these matches, with his highest score of 98 coming for the Europeans against the Indians in 1936. Rae was an emergency commission as a second lieutenant into the Royal Armoured Corps in April 1940. Rae later died at Exeter in October 1989.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Rae?

English cricketer and British Army officer

When was George Rae born?

George Rae was born on 27 April 1911 in British India, Chennai, Madras Presidency.

When did George Rae die?

George Rae died on 31 October 1989 in Devon, Exeter.

What was George Rae's occupation?

George Rae was a cricketer and military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Rae

· Wikidata: Q112665866

· DBpedia: George Rae (cricketer)

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