12 Facts About James Mardall

James Henry Thrale Mardall was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

James Mardall played first-class cricket for the British Army cricket team.

James Mardall was born at Harpenden and was educated at Aldenham School, before attending the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

James Mardall graduated from Sandhurst in December 1918, entering into the Royal Fusiliers as a second lieutenant.

James Mardall was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in December 1920.

James Mardall was later promoted to the rank of captain in April 1929.

James Mardall made his only appearance in first-class cricket for the British Army cricket team against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1931.

James Mardall was promoted to the rank of major in August 1938.

James Mardall served during the Second World War, gaining the temporary ranks of lieutenant colonel in 1940, with promotion to the rank of colonel following in 1942.

James Mardall assisted Brigadier T N F Wilson at the newly founded infantry school at Barnard Castle School in July 1942.

James Mardall retired from active service in August 1948, upon which he was granted the honorary rank of colonel.

James Mardall exceeded the age for recall in August 1956 and was removed from the reserve of officers.