Harry Biedermann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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cricketer
Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1887
Place of Birth: Eton, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 10-Aug-1917
Profession: cricketer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Harry Biedermann
- Harry Ernest Charles Biedermann (4 September 1887 – 10 August 1917) played two matches of first-class cricket in 1912, representing the Argentine national team.
- He was killed in the First World War. Born in Eton, Buckinghamshire, Biedermann attended Harrow School, playing for the school cricket team.
- After moving to Argentina, he made his debut in the annual North v South fixture in 1909, representing the South.
- However, he switched to the North for the 1913 and 1914 editions of the fixture.
- In February 1912, Biedermann was selected to represent Argentina in two matches against the Marylebone Cricket Club, a touring team from England that included several Test-level players.
- In the first match, he made only two runs in the first innings, but in the second innings finished with eight not out as his team won by four wickets.
- In the second match, he played little part, scoring four runs in the first innings and 14 in the second.
- Both matches were later accorded first-class status.Biedermann left Argentina in late 1914 to enlist in the British Army.
- He had been employed at the estancia La Marion (in Buenos Aires Province) prior to his departure.
- Biedermann was initially attached to the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), with the rank of troop sergeant, and saw service in the Gallipoli Campaign.
- While on leave in England, he was recommended for a commission.
- This was given in August 1916, when he was promoted second lieutenant in the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars.
- However, Biedermann only remained with the Hussars for three months before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps, a predecessor of the Royal Air Force.
- After gaining his pilot's certificate, he was sent to France in July 1917.
- The following month, Biedermann was sent out on a photographic reconnaissance flight over the forest near Houthulst, Belgium, but did not return.
- His DH.5 is believed to have been shot down by the German flying ace Otto Könnecke.
- His body was not recovered, but he is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial in France.
- At least one other prominent Argentine cricketer – John Campbell – was also killed in the war.
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