Robert Henley (cricketer)

Robert Henley (10 June 1851 – 21 March 1889) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.

[1][2] Henley was commissioned into the British Army when he purchased the rank of ensign into the King's Royal Rifle Corps in May 1870,[3] with promotion to lieutenant following in November 1871.

He also bowled three overs in the Kent first innings, without taking a wicket.

[8] Henley died suddenly on 21 March 1889 at his residence in Ovington, Hampshire.

[9] His elder brother, Anthony, was also a first-class cricketer, as was his nephew Francis Henley.