Burnet James

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Burnet James (26 October 1886 – 26 September 1915) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm slow bowler who played for Gloucestershire. He was born in Stoke Bishop, Bristol and died in Langemark.

James made three first-class appearances for the team during the 1914 season, scoring an innings-best 10 runs on his debut against Warwickshire.

All three of James' first-class appearances finished in defeat for Gloucestershire.

James was with the Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps during World War I and died in Belgium at the age of 28.{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/cricketers-who-died-in-world-war-1-part-3-of-5-167216 |title=Cricketers who died in World War 1 – Part 3 of 5 |work=Cricket Country |accessdate=28 November 2018}}