Alexander Wilkinson | |
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| Born | 6 December 1892 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 19 September 1983 (aged 90) Storrington, West Sussex, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1913–47 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Army Service Corps Coldstream Guards |
| Commands held | 14th Battalion, Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 99 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar George Medal |
| Other work | Amateur cricketer |
Colonel William Alexander Camac Wilkinson, DSO, MC & Bar, GM (6 December 1892 – 19 September 1983) was a highly decorated British Army officer and English cricketer. Australian born, he served with the British Army in both the First and Second World Wars. After the Second World War he spent some time in Graz, Austria, as Senior Military Government Officer in the occupation forces.
He also had a first-class cricket career lasting 27 years. He was regarded as one of the most consistent batsmen of his day, despite playing much of his career with a damaged right hand. The injury occurred when he was shot during the First World War, and he narrowly avoided having the hand amputated.[1]
- ^ "Alexander Wilkinson". Cricinfo. ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Retrieved 11 January 2020.