James William Hugh Bannerman (20 May 1887 – 23 December 1917) was a New Zealand journalist, historian, cricketer and soldier.
[6] In the final of the inaugural tournament for the Hawke Cup in 1910–11 he opened Southland's batting and scored 40, then opened the bowling in Rangitikei's first innings with Jack Doig and took 6 for 20 as the pair bowled unchanged throughout the innings.
[7] Putting forward his case to be included in the New Zealand team to tour Australia in 1913–14, he described himself to the national selectors thus: "Free batsman with variety of strokes.
"[6] Along with Jack Doig and Don Hamilton he was nominated by the Southland Cricket Association for the tour.
[11] He died of "multi-shot" wounds early in the morning of 23 December 1917 in the front line near Polderhoek Chateau, not far from Ypres, while serving with the 2nd Otago Regiment.
[15] William died in December 1941 while on active service in North Africa as a bombardier with the New Zealand Artillery, 4th Field Regiment.