Edward Foord facts for kids
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Edward Archibald Foord
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| Born | 30 May 1825 Madras, Madras Presidency, British India |
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| Died | 28 February 1899 (aged 73) Bursledon, Hampshire, England |
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Source: Cricinfo, 30 August 2019
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Lieutenant-General Edward Archibald Foord (born May 30, 1825 – died February 28, 1899) was an important officer in the British Army. He was also an English cricket player who played in one first-class cricket match.
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Edward Archibald Foord: Soldier and Cricketer
Edward Archibald Foord was born in May 1825 in Madras, which was part of British India at the time. His life was mostly dedicated to serving in the military.
Early Life and Military Career
Edward started his military journey as a cadet with the East India Company. This company was very powerful and helped govern India for Britain. In December 1842, he officially joined the Royal Engineers. This is a special part of the army that deals with building and engineering projects. He started as an ensign, which is a very junior officer rank.
As years passed, Edward was promoted through the ranks. In April 1858, he became a captain. Then, in September 1863, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. These promotions showed his dedication and skill in the army.
A Moment in Cricket
Around 1871, Edward Foord returned to England. While there, he played in one first-class cricket match. This is the highest level of cricket played at the time. He played for a special team put together by the famous cricketer W. G. Grace. They played against a team from Kent in Maidstone.
In this match, Edward got to bat only once. Sadly, he was dismissed without scoring any runs. This means he got out on his very first ball, which is called a "duck" in cricket. The bowler who got him out was George Bennett.
Later Military Ranks and Retirement
After his brief cricket appearance, Edward continued his impressive military career. In June 1872, he was promoted to the rank of colonel. Just over six years later, in December 1878, he became a major-general.
Only three days after becoming a major-general, he received his final promotion. He was made a lieutenant-general. At this point, he decided to retire from active service in the army. Edward Archibald Foord passed away in February 1899 in Bursledon, England.
