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Griffiths, Stewart Cathie

Date of birth:
June 16th, 1914 (Wandsworth/London, Great Britain)
Date of death:
April 7th, 1993 (Felpham/West Sussex, Great Britain)
Service number:
73789
Nationality:
British

Biography

Stewart Griffith known as Billy Griffith, was an English cricketer and cricket administrator. He played in three Test matches for England in 1948 and 1949.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Temporary Major
Unit:
Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
Awarded on:
February 15th, 1945
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1975
For services to Cricket.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

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