Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory

Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory (11 May 1881 – 25 August 1918) was an English first-class cricketer and soldier.

The son of Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, he was born at Westminster in May 1881.[1] He was educated at Eton College, before going up to Christ Church, Oxford.[2] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Surrey at Oxford in 1902. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1903, making six appearances.[3] He scored a total of 76 runs in his six matches, with a high score of 26.[4] With his right-arm fast bowling, he took 9 wickets at an average of 18.33 and with best figures of 4 for 55.[5] In addition to playing first-class cricket, Heathcoat-Amory also appeared in three minor counties matches for Devon spread between 1902–10.[6]

After graduating from Oxford in 1904, he time touring South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand with Edward Wood, the future 1st Earl of Halifax.[2] He married Mary Stuart Bannatyne in July 1911, with the couple having three children.[1] Heathcoat-Amory served in the First World War with the Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry, which was attached to the Royal Artillery.[7] He was made a temporary a lieutenant in December 1914,[8] while in June 1915 he was made a temporary captain and the following year he was made a temporary major.[9][7] He was promoted to the full rank of lieutenant in June 1917.[10] Heathcoat-Amory died of wounds received in action at Bayonvillers in France on 25 August 1918.[7] His brother John and uncle Henry Stanley both played first-class cricket.