George Foljambe

George Savile Foljambe CB VD (10 October 1856 – 13 September 1920) was an English first-class cricketer active 1879–82 who played for Nottinghamshire and Oxford University.[1] He was born at Osberton Hall, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire, a son of Francis Foljambe, a Member of Parliament. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. He served with the Sherwood Foresters until 1913 when he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.[2] During World War I he returned to service at the regimental depot, and later served with the Red Cross in France. He was appointed CB in 1917 "in recognition of services during the War.[3] He died in Kensington.[4] His son was the cricketer Edmond Foljambe.

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  1. ^ George Foljambe at ESPNcricinfo
  2. ^ "No. 28710". The London Gazette. 15 April 1913. p. 2727.
  3. ^ "No. 29938". The London Gazette. 9 February 1917. p. 1458.
  4. ^ "Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Foljambe". The Times. No. 42515. London. 14 September 1920. p. 13.