MEMBERS OF THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CC KILLED IN SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA WORLD WAR 1 and 2

MEMBERS OF THE SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CC

KILLED IN SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA

WORLD WAR I

Major John Nicholas Fraser Armstrong

(SUCC 1902-04)

died 5 July 1916, France, aged 38

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Captain William Robert Aspinall MC

(SUCC 1912-14)

died 20 July 1917, France, aged 24

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Lieutenant Robert Anthony Barton

(SUCC 1914-15)

died 9 June 1917, Messines, France, aged 22

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Lieutenant Alan Russell Blacket

(SUCC 1913-15)

died 16 August 1916, France, aged 22

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Captain Norman Walford Broughton DSO

(SUCC 1908-15)

died 10 September 1917, The Somme, France, aged 28

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Major Gother Robert Carlisle Clarke

(SUCC 1894-97),

died 12 October 1917, at Zonnebeke, Belgium, aged 42

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Lieutenant Edgar Boyd Clouston

(SUCC 1913-1914),

died 26 September 1917, Polygon Wood, Belgium, aged 22

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Sergeant William Hilder Gregson

(SUCC 1895-1901),

died 14 November 1916, Guedecourt, France, aged 39

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Corporal Clifford Dawson Holliday

(SUCC 1914-16),

died 20 July 1916, Fromelles, France, aged 21

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Captain Roger Forrest Hughes

(SUCC 1908-13),

died 11 December 1916, Flers, France, aged 26

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Gunner Eric Neal Clamp Leggo

(SUCC 1916-17),

died 20 October 1918, France, aged 25

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Lieutenant Colonel Henry Normand MacLaurin

(SUCC 1896-99)

died 27 April 1915, Gallipoli, aged 36

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Private Alan David Mitchell

(SUCC 1911-12)

died 5 May 1915, Cairo, Egypt, aged 23

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Lieutenant Alexander Roxburgh Muir MC

(SUCC 1914 -15),

died 13 October 1917, Ypres, Belgium, aged 22

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Lance Corp. Clarence Garfield Page, MM

(SUCC 1911-13)

died 22 July 1916, Pozieres, France, aged 27

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Lieutenant Elliot D’Arcy Slade

(SUCC 1911-12)

died 30 March 1918, Villers Bretonneaux, France, aged 23

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Captain Arthur (Johnnie) Verge

(SUCC 1899-1904)

died 8 September 1915, at Alexandria, Egypt, aged 35

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Captain John Stuart Dight Walker, MC.

(SUCC 1904-07)

died 21 July 1918, at Merris Nord, France, aged 32

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WORLD WAR II

Captain Stephen Denis Foley

(SUCC 1934-37)

died 14 May 1943, at sea off the Qld coast, aged 27

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Lance Sergeant Jack Thomas Garvin

(SUCC 1922-24)

died 4 June 1945, Labuan, Borneo, aged 43

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Major Llondha Holland

(SUCC 1920-21)

died 14 May 1943, at sea off the Qld coast, aged 41

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Flying Officer Jack Ledgerwood

(SUCC 1939-41),

died 21 September 1943, Steeple, UK, aged 21

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Brigadier Geoffrey Austin Street

(SUCC 1912-14)

died 13 August 1940, Canberra, aged 46

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Captain Laurence Edward Tansey

(SUCC 1936-37),

died 17 August 1943, at sea near Bowen, Qld, aged 24

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 Pilot Officer John Alan Traill

(SUCC 1941-42),

died 18 June 1944, at Gannes, France, aged 21

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Major Ian Firth Vickery

(SUCC 1931-39),

died 27 November 1942, Soputa, New Guinea, aged 28

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Dr Trevor Ashton Mitchell - RIP

Born 9 May 1933. 

Died 10 April 2026, aged 92. 

Trevor played lower grades for the Club from 1951 until 1956. He graduated in Medicine and practised as an an aesthetician in Sydney. 

The Club’s sympathies are extended to Trevor’s wife, Judi, and to his extended family. 

JFR

Richard Cowan - RIP

It was with a heavy heart that the Sydney University Cricket Club received the news of Richard Cowans passing on the 16th January 2026.

Richard ‘Richie’ Cowan became involved with the club when his son, Tom, first played for Sydney University, followed by his youngest son, Ed, in 1997-98. He has also had two grandsons represent Green Shield for the Club

He was a passionate supporter and benefactor of the club and a faithful spectator especially at University No.1 Oval. He always took a positive and encouraging interest in the club and in all our players. 

He will be greatly missed but his influence will be everlasting. 

James Rodgers

AW Green Shield Trial Nominations

SUCC is excited to open applications to trial for Green Shield (U16’s) for the 2026/27 season. Those selected in the Green Shield Squad can expect top quality coaching and facilities, a Sydney University Helmet and backpack and a tour in the September/October school holidays. 

John Spence - Australia Day Honours' List

John Spence, former lower grade captain who worked tirelessly for the Club and for Sydney University Sport for many years in the 1960s and 1970s, has been awarded the OAM in the Australia Day Honours list. 

The Club is delighted for John and warmly congratulates him on this much deserved honour

James Rodgers 

Andrew Bell AC - Australia Day Honours' List

In the Australia Day Honours’ List, The Honourable Chief Justice Andrew Bell was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia  “for eminent service to the judiciary and to the law…And to the arts as an administrator and benefactor.”

Andrew Bell played for the Club in the 1980s and has continued his interest in and support for the Club. 

The Sydney University Cricket Club is delighted to acknowledge this most significant award. 

James Rodgers

Alan Manzie RIP

The Club has been informed of former SUCC player Alan Manzie’s passing.

A comprehensive obituary will be added to the website and included in the 2025/26 Annual Report.