Bernard Willson (cricketer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Bernard Willson (cricketer)

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1935

Place of Birth: Strood, England, United Kingdom

Profession: cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Bernard Willson (cricketer)

  • Bernard John Willson (born 20 June 1935) is an English former first-class cricketer and Royal Air Force officer. Willson was born in June 1935 at Strood, Kent.
  • He joined the Royal Air Force in February 1961, when he was commissioned as a cadet pilot.
  • He was promoted to the rank of pilot officer in February 1962, with promotion to the rank of flying officer coming in February 1963, with seniority antedated to December 1961.
  • He was selected to play for the Combined Services cricket team in 1964, making two first-class appearances against Cambridge University at Uxbridge, and Oxford University at Aldershot.
  • He scored 87 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 53 against Oxford University.
  • With his left-arm medium pace bowling, he took 7 wickets at a bowling average of 28.14 and best figures of 4 for 87.
  • He was promoted to the rank of flight lieutenant in April 1966, with promotion to the rank of squadron leader in January 1972.
  • Willson retired from active service in January 1975.

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