Английская Википедия:Dennis Williams (British Army officer)

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Dennis Stanley Williams (15 November 1936 – 18 September 2013) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer. Williams served in the Royal Artillery for 34 years, during which time he played first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team.

Military career

Williams graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in August 1957, entering into the Royal Artillery as a second lieutenant.[1] He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in August 1959,[2] with promotion to captain coming in August 1963.[3] He became a major in December 1968.[4] In 1975, he gained the rank of lieutenant colonel,[5] with promotion to colonel in June 1983.[6] He gained his final promotion to brigadier in December 1987, with seniority to June 1987.[7] He retired from military service in November 1991.[8]

First-class cricket

Williams made his debut in minor counties cricket for Berkshire in 1958, making two appearances in the Minor Counties Championship.[9] He made his debut in first-class cricket in 1959 when he was selected to play for the Combined Services cricket team against Warwickshire at Birmingham.[10] He played first-class cricket for the Combined Services until 1964, making a total of eight first-class appearances.[10] Williams scored a total of 225 runs at an average of 16.07, with a high score of 82.[11]

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