About Jeff Linton
Lived 1909 – 1989 (aged 80). Jeff Linton was a British cricketer.
Brigadier James Edward Fryer "Jeff" Linton (7 May 1909–27 December 1989) was a Welsh cricketer and British Army officer. He served with the Royal Artillery during World War II after previously playing first-class cricket for Glamorgan County Cricket Club in the 1932 English cricket season as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. He also represented the Egypt national cricket team.
Biography
Born in Llandaff in 1909, In April 1938 he played twice for Egypt against HM Martineau's XI.
He served with the Royal Artillery during World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1944 after escaping from a prisoner-of-war camp. He had a distinguished military career, and after the war was elevated to the rank of Brigadier and became a senior instructor in anti-tank warfare at the School of Artillery. He died in Mexico in 1989.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jeff Linton?
Welsh cricketer (1909-1989)
When was Jeff Linton born?
Jeff Linton was born on 7 May 1909 in Llandaff.
When did Jeff Linton die?
Jeff Linton died on 27 December 1989 in Cozumel Island.
What was Jeff Linton's occupation?
Jeff Linton was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jeff Linton?
Jeff Linton was British.
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