Background
He was born in Wigan and died in Kemmel, Belgium, while serving with the British Army in World War I. He appeared in 87 first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who bowled left arm medium-fast pace.
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William Tyldesley
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He scored 2,979 runs with a highest score of 152, one of three centuries, and held 52 catches. He took eight wickets with a best analysis of two for 0. William Tyldesley was the eldest of three cricketing brothers who all played for Lancashire: himself, James and Harry.
He became a lieutenant in the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).
He was killed in action and is buried at Louisiana Clytte Military Cemetery.
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April 26, 1918 (aged 30) -
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English