Sir Edward Frederick, 9th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Edward Boscawen Frederick was a British Army officer, a talented cricketer, and a member of the royal court. He was also the 9th Baronet, which is a special title passed down in his family. He lived from 1880 to 1956.

Early Life and School

Edward Frederick was born in Shropshire, England, at a place called Loppington Hall. He was the second son of Sir Charles Frederick. His grandfather, General Edward Frederick, was also a famous soldier.

Edward went to two well-known schools: Eton College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Sandhurst is where many British Army officers train.

Military Career

After Sandhurst, Edward became a second lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers in 1899. He fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa. He was part of important battles like Colenso and the Tugela Heights. These battles helped lead to the Relief of Ladysmith. After this, he was promoted to lieutenant. He stayed in South Africa until the war ended in 1902.

From 1912 to 1914, he worked as an instructor back at Sandhurst. But when the First World War began, he returned to active duty. He was badly wounded during the war and retired from active service in 1919.

Working for the King

In 1925, Edward joined the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard. This is a special group that protects the monarch. He served as an Ensign from 1937 until he retired in 1950.

In 1938, he became the 9th Baronet after his brother, Charles Edward St John Frederick, passed away. During the Second World War, he commanded a group of the Home Guard. This was a defense organization made up of local volunteers.

In 1944, Edward was given a special honor called the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).

Cricket Life

Edward Frederick played first-class cricket from 1903 to 1907. He was a right-handed batsman. He also bowled a type of slow bowling called right-arm slow.

Playing for Hampshire

Edward first played for Hampshire in 1903. This was against Leicestershire. From 1903 to 1905, he played five matches for Hampshire. In these matches, he took 9 wickets. His best bowling performance was taking 3 wickets for 41 runs.

Playing in India

In 1907, Edward played for the Europeans (India). His first match for them was against the Parsees. This was in the final of the Bombay Quadrangular tournament. This was his last first-class cricket match, where he took one wicket.

Family Life

In 1913, Edward married Edith Katherine Cortlandt. They had two sons and one daughter. Their younger son, John Christopher Frederick, sadly died in 1943 during the Second World War in Tunisia. His older son, Charles Boscawen Frederick, inherited the baronetcy after him.

Edward's uncle, John Frederick, also played first-class cricket. He played for Oxford University, Hampshire, Middlesex, and the Marylebone Cricket Club.