Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory
Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory (11 May 1881 – 25 August 1918) was an English first-class cricketer and soldier. The son of Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, he was born at Westminster in May 1881. He was educated at Eton College, before going up to Christ Church, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Surrey at Oxford in 1902. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1903, making six appearances. He scored a total of 76 runs in his six matches, with a high score of 26. With his  right-arm fast bowling, he took 9 wickets at an average of 18.33 and with best figures of 4 for 55. In addition to playing first-class cricket, Heathcoat-Amory also appeared in three minor counties matches for Devon spread between 1902–10. After graduating from Oxford in 1904, he time touring South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand with Edward Wood, the future 1st Earl of Halifax. He married Mary Stuart Bannatyne in July 1911, with the couple having three children. Heathcoat-Amory served in the First World War with the Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry, which was attached to the  Royal Artillery. He was made a temporary a lieutenant in December 1914, while in June 1915 he was made a temporary captain and the following year he was made a temporary major. He was promoted to the full rank of lieutenant in June 1917. Heathcoat-Amory died of wounds received in action at Bayonvillers in France on 25 August 1918. His brother John and uncle Henry Stanley both played first-class cricket.