William Napper

William Henry Napper MC (5 November 1880 – August 1967) was an Irish first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

Born at County Wexford, Napper received his education in England at Shrewsbury School, before returning to Ireland in 1903 to study at Trinity College Dublin. While studying there, he played club cricket for Dublin University Cricket Club. He played a further first-class match for Ireland in 1908 against Yorkshire at Dublin, and made one appearance in 1909 against Scotland at Perth. He played two first-class matches for the Gentlemen of Ireland against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia at Haverford and Philadelphia.

Napper did not return from the tour, instead settling in Canada. He was promoted to the rank of Temporary Captain in December 1914. By December 1916, he held the rank of Temporary Major. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery during the war. presumably returning to Canada. During peacetime he worked as an engineer. He died at Ganges Harbour in British Columbia in August 1967.