Karl Otto Siedle was a South African first-class cricketer, rugby union player and British Army officer.
10 Facts About Karl Siedle
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Karl Siedle joined his father and brothers, Basil and Jack, in the family business in 1911.
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Karl Siedle was a keen sportsman, playing both cricket and rugby union.
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Karl Siedle played first-class cricket for Natal, making a single appearance against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club at Pietermaritzburg in December 1913.
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Karl Siedle bowled nine wicketless overs in the MCC's only innings.
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Karl Siedle played club rugby for Old Collegians and provincial rugby for Natal, making his debut in 1909.
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Karl Siedle was a member of the Natal team that participated in the 1911 and 1914 Currie Cup competitions.
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Karl Siedle served in the First World War in the British Army with the Royal Field Artillery.
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Karl Siedle was mentioned in dispatches by Douglas Haig in December 1917, at which point he was an acting major.
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Karl Siedle further appointed in that acting capacity in January 1918.