About John Vernon
Lived 1922 – 1994 (aged 71–72). John Vernon was a cricketer.
John Michael Vernon (27 July 1922 – November 1994) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy sailor.
Vernon was born at Port Said in Egypt. He was educated in England at Tonbridge School. During the Second World War he played minor matches for Sussex. While later serving in the Royal Navy, Vernon made his debut in first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team against Warwickshire at Edgaston in 1949. He played first-class cricket for the Combined Services until 1952, making eight appearances.
Vernon died at Portsmouth in November 1994.
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Who was John Vernon?
English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer (1922-1994)
When was John Vernon born?
John Vernon was born on 27 July 1922 in Port Said.
When did John Vernon die?
John Vernon died in 1994 in Portsmouth.
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John Vernon was a cricketer.
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· DBpedia: John Vernon (English cricketer)
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