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William Jervis (cricketer, born 1839)

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William Swynfen Jervis (9 November 1839 – 3 April 1920) was an English cricketer active from 1865 to 1874 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Aligarh and died in Southsea. He appeared in two first-class matches, scoring 27 runs with a highest score of 13 and took eight wickets with a best analysis of six for 30.[1]

Jervis was an officer in British India, serving in the Royal Munster Fusiliers until he retired. He was later lieutenant-colonel in command of the 1st Volunteer battalion, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment until March 1900.[2]

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  1. ^ William Jervis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2024-02-13. (subscription required)
  2. ^ "No. 27177". The London Gazette. 27 March 1900. p. 2048.