John Gartly Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

John Devitt Elrick Gartly was a South African cricketer and Army officer, born on 8 January 1908 in Johannesburg. Educated at King Edward VII School, he played first-class cricket as a wicket-keeper for Transvaal in 1932. He served as a major in the South African Army during WWII, participating in campaigns in East Africa and Egypt, where he died on 22 November 1941. Gartly's cricket career spanned three matches, scoring a total of 38 runs. He is buried at Knightsbridge War Cemetery in Libya, and his brother was also killed in the war.

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Meaning of the name - John

God is gracious

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January 8, 1908 Facts

Generation Group

John Gartly belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Johannesburg

Place of Death: Sidi Rezegh, Libya

Cause of Death: wounds from combat

Educated At: King Edward VII School

Occupation: cricketer | military personnel

Employers: South African Army

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.