Frederick Currie (cricketer) facts for kids

Frederick Alexander Currie (born September 23, 1851 – died June 13, 1902) was an English cricket player and an officer in the British Army. He played a type of cricket called first-class cricket, which is the highest level of the sport below international matches.

Early Life and Military Career

Frederick was born in September 1851 in Ferozepore, a city in what was then British India. His father was Major Mark Edward Currie, a high-ranking army officer.

When he was older, Frederick went to school in England at Harrow School. This is a famous school where he also played cricket for the school team. After Harrow, he attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. This is a special college where people train to become army officers.

Joining the Army

In September 1869, Frederick graduated from Sandhurst. He joined the 16th Foot as a sub-lieutenant, which is a junior officer rank. Later, in November 1872, he moved to another army group called the Royal Norfolk Regiment. He was promoted to lieutenant in July 1874.

Serving in India and Afghanistan

Frederick served in the British Army in India. He took part in the Jowaki Expedition in 1877–78. This was a military operation against the Jowaki Afridi tribe. After this, he fought in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He was present at an important battle called the Battle of Ali Masjid.

He continued to rise through the army ranks. He became a captain in November 1881 and then a major in June 1884. Eventually, he became a lieutenant colonel, which is a very senior officer. After reaching this rank, he retired from active duty in the army.

Cricket Career

Besides his military career, Frederick Alexander Currie also played cricket. He played one first-class cricket match for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1894. This match was against Leicestershire at Lord's, a famous cricket ground.

His Only First-Class Match

In this match, Frederick batted twice. In the MCC's first turn to bat, he scored 7 runs before being dismissed by a bowler named Dick Pougher. In their second turn, he scored 3 runs, and the same bowler dismissed him again.

Frederick also played cricket for Norfolk in smaller matches. He played for them from 1880 until 1901. However, he did not play for Norfolk in the main county championship.

Later Life and Family

Frederick Alexander Currie passed away in June 1902 in Aldeburgh, a town in Suffolk, England.

He came from a family with a history in cricket. His grandfather was Sir Frederick Currie. Several of his cousins also played first-class cricket, just like him.