Selwyn Jephson
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Selwyn Jephson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 24 May 1900 Beaminster, Dorset, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 6 November 1978 (aged 78) Salisbury, Wiltshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allegiance | United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Branch | Royal Navy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1916–1950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Captain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commands | HMS Mackay HMS Southdown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Order of Polonia Restituta | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | William Jephson (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1920–1931 | Dorset | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 4 October 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selwyn Victor Jephson (24 May 1900 – 6 November 1978) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer.
Jephson was born at Beaminster in May 1900 to Mary Margaret Jephson and her husband, the cricketer William Jephson. In May 1913, he was accepted into the Royal Naval College, Osborne.[1] He completed his naval training in 1916, entering service with the rank of midshipman.[2] He was made an Acting Sub Lieutenant in May 1918,[2] with full promotion Sub Lieutenant following in February 1919.[3]
Selwyn debuted for Dorset in minor counties cricket in 1920.[4] He was made a lieutenant in February 1921,[5] He made his debut in first-class cricket for the Royal Navy Cricket Club against the Army at Lord's in 1924.[6] He played a further three first-class matches for the Royal Navy, against the touring New Zealanders at Portsmouth in 1927, and in two inter-services matches in 1928 against the Army and the Royal Air Force.[6] He scored 49 runs in his four first-class matches,[7] and took six wickets.[8] Having held the rank of lieutenant for seven years, Jephson was promoted to lieutenant commander in June 1928.[9] His naval commitments limited his availability to play minor counties cricket for Dorset, with Jephson making seven appearances in the Minor Counties Championship from 1920 to 1931.[4]