Reg Ellis (cricketer, born 1917)

Reginald Sidney Ellis (26 November 1917 21 June 2015) was an Australian cricketer.[2] He played one first-class match for South Australia in 1945/46.[3] He also played in the Victory Tests between ex-servicemen of Australia and England immediately after World War 2.[4]

Reg Ellis
Personal information
Full nameReginald Sidney Ellis
Born(1917-11-26)26 November 1917
Light Pass, South Australia[1]
Died21 June 2015(2015-06-21) (aged 97)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Source: Cricinfo, 27 November 2018
Military career
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1940–1945
Rankflight lieutenant
UnitNo. 463 Squadron RAAF

Ellis was a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, flying Lancaster bombers. He flew 11 sorties over occupied Europe.[4] He ranked as a flight lieutenant and was part of No. 463 Squadron RAAF.[2]

See also

References

  1. Argent, Peter (25 February 2015). "Cricket collector". Barossa and Light Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. "Reginald Sidney Ellis". Virtual War Memorial Australia. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "Reg Ellis". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  4. Hilfery, Tim (17 December 2011). "WWII pilot's invite from Tendulkar". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 21 August 2019.


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