11 Facts About George Docker

George Arthur Murray Docker was an Australian-born English first-class cricketer, British Army officer and barrister.

However, he was unable to complete his studies as George Docker volunteered for military service in the Second Boer War with the King's Own Royal Regiment, being commissioned as a second lieutenant in January 1900.

George Docker commanded a section of mounted infantry at The Battle of Zand River in June 1900, in addition to taking part in the actions at Ladybrand in September 1900 and the pursuit of Christiaan de Wet in the Orange Free State.

George Docker transferred to the King's Regiment in August 1900, before being promoted to lieutenant in October 1901, the same year in which he transferred to the Royal Fusiliers.

George Docker received the Queen's South Africa Medal, with four clasps for his service in South Africa.

George Docker was invalided home in 1903, after suffering from rheumatic fever.

George Docker was appointed in April 1907 as an instructor of military law and administration to F Company at Sandhurst, a position he held until 1911.

George Docker scored 185 runs across his eleven matches, with a highest score of 36 not out.

George Docker exceeded as a sportsman in polo and won prizes in both golf and athletics.

George Docker finally completed his legal studies as a member of the Inner Temple and was called to the bar in June 1914.

George Docker was survived by his wife and their four children.