Brief profile of Cyril Druce by Don Ambrose

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DateLine: 7th April 2008

 

DRUCE, Cyril
Born : 14 September 1873, Lambeth, London.
Died : 1st Quarter of 1957, Poole, Dorset, aged 84.
Son of W.W.Druce, London. Brother of Norman Frank Druce (Marlborough, Cambridge University, Surrey, England 5 Tests) and Walter George Druce (Marlborough, Cambridge University, MCC). Cousin of EAC. Druce (Marlborough, Cambridge University, Kent).
Entered Marlborough College, (Preshute House), May 1888, Prefect, Cricket XI 1890-92; Rugby XV 1890-91 (captain); Hockey 1891-92; Left July 1892.
Royal West Kent Regiment 1894, South Africa 1900-01, Mentioned in Despatches, Queen's Medal with 3 clasps; Adjutant Cambridge University Reserve Volunteers 1902-06; Captain 1902; Hon.MA., Cambridge 1906; Retired 1913; Reserve of Officers. First World War - Major, Royal West Kent Regiment; Mentioned in Despatches.
Address - (1933) - 19a Wetheby Gardens, London, SW 5.