[1] He was born at the garrison of Landguard Fort in Suffolk where his father was serving in the British Army.
[2] Like his brother William, who also played for Kent and later became influential in the development of young cricketers through the Tonbridge Nursery, George McCanlis was a right-handed batsman sometimes used as an opener and an occasional right-arm bowler.
He played in 17 first-class matches for Kent, heading the county's batting averages in 1873.
The RACC was largely an officers club at the time, although enlisted me such as the McCanlis brothers were allowed to play if they were considered good enough.
Along with his brother and Victor Barton he is one of only three enlisted gunners to have played first-class cricket whilst serving in the RA.