Vivian Kavanagh
Vivian Claude Kavanagh (2 June 1882 – 9 August 1917) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played one first-class match for Auckland in 1912/13.[1] He was also a leading hockey player, who represented Auckland over many years as a half-back.[2]
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Vivian Claude Kavanagh |
| Born | 2 June 1882 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 9 August 1917 (aged 35) Passchendaele salient, Belgium |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 June 2016 | |
He fought in the Second Boer War,[3] and enlisted to fight in World War I. He was killed in action on the Ypres Salient, and is buried at the Prowse Point War Cemetery.[4]
See also
References
- "Vivian Kavanagh". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- "The Late Sergt. Kavanagh". Auckland Star: 2. 3 September 1917.
- "Vivian Claude Kavanagh". Auckland Museum. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- "Kavanagh, Vivian". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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