Osborne Henry Douglas (1880–1918)
LANCE CORPORAL OSBORNE HENRY DOUGLAS
A solicitor, he was the son of lawyer and politician Adye Douglas, who represented Tasmania on the South Yarra Ground in 1852. Educated at the Hutchins School, Hobart. Described by Wisden as "a very good left-handed defensive bat", he appeared in 7 first class matches for Tasmania, 1868-1905, and played for East Melbourne, 1906-1909. Enlisted in 22nd Battalion. He was killed at Dernancourt on April 24, 1918, aged 38.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, DOUGLAS O H (National Archives of Australia)
- death notice, Mercury (Hobart), 16 May 1918, p 1
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Douglas, Osborne Henry
- Douglas, Adye (father)
- Douglas, Henry (uncle)
- Synnot, Eleanor Jane (cousin)
- Douglas, Peter John (cousin)
Citation details
'Douglas, Osborne Henry (1880–1918)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/douglas-osborne-henry-24371/text33115, accessed 19 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
14 March,
1880
Launceston,
Tasmania,
Australia
Death
24 April,
1918
(aged 38)
Dernancourt,
France
Cause of Death
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