Eric George Skelton (13 April 1881 – 11 June 1942) was a British army officer and cricketer in Barbados. He played in one first-class match for the Barbados cricket team in 1901/02.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 April 1881 Prestwich, England |
| Died | 11 June 1942 (aged 61) Chelsea, England |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 November 2020 | |
Skelton was commissioned a second lieutenant in the West India Regiment on 11 August 1900, and promoted lieutenant on 13 February 1901.[2] He was with the Indian Staff Corps, but rejoined his regiment in December 1902.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Eric Skelton". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Hart′s Army list, 1903
- ^ "No. 27516". The London Gazette. 16 January 1903. p. 308.
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