Honours for Sportsmen: Distinguished Names Plentiful in Commander in Chief’s Latest List: The list of names mentioned by Field-Marshal sir John French for service in the field was supplemented last night by a list of promotions, appointments, and wards made by his Majesty the King on the occasion of his Majesty’s birthday for services rendered: … … Among those in today’s list of mentions are several notable sportsmen, some of the best all-round men in the Army … … (long list includes) … … Pinsent, Lieut. J. R., R.E. – Played hockey for R.E. and Army, and cricket for R.E. Second in long jump at last Aldershot R.E. Meeting.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957