Selwyn Jephson

Selwyn Victor Jephson (24 May 1900 – 6 November 1978) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer.

Early life and naval career Jephson was born at Beaminster in May 1900 to Mary Margaret Jephson and her husband, the cricketer William Jephson. In May 1913, he was accepted into the Royal Naval College, Osborne. He completed his naval training in 1916, entering service with the rank of midshipman. He was made an Acting Sub Lieutenant in May 1918,

Selwyn debuted for Dorset in minor counties cricket in 1920. He was made a lieutenant in February 1921, He made his debut in first-class cricket for the Royal Navy Cricket Club against the Army at Lord's in 1924. He played a further three first-class matches for the Royal Navy, against the touring New Zealanders at Portsmouth in 1927, and in two inter-services matches in 1928 against the Army and the Royal Air Force. and took six wickets. Having held the rank of lieutenant for seven years, Jephson was promoted to lieutenant commander in June 1928. His naval commitments limited his availability to play minor counties cricket for Dorset, with Jephson making seven appearances in the Minor Counties Championship from 1920 to 1931. The following year in June, he was promoted to commander. During World War II, Jephson was promoted to captain, and in December 1942 he received the Order of Polonia Restituta for services to the Polish Navy in exile. He commanded HMS Mackay from July 1942 to November 1943, and briefly was seconded to command HMS Southdown from August–September 1942. Prior to his retirement, he had served as the naval aide-de-camp to George VI.

He died at Salisbury in November 1978, having lived in Hambledon, Hampshire, for some years prior to his death.