Sir Henry St John-Mildmay, 6th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Henry Paulet St John-Mildmay (born April 28, 1853 – died April 24, 1916) was an English cricket player and an officer in the British Army. He was also known as the 6th Baronet of his family, which is a special title passed down through generations.

Henry St John-Mildmay: Cricketer and Soldier

Henry St John-Mildmay was born in Westminster, London, in April 1853. He went to school at Eton College, a famous school in England. After his studies, he decided to join the army.

Joining the Army and Playing Cricket

Henry became a sub-lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards, a well-known part of the British Army. He was promoted to lieutenant in July 1874. While serving in the army, he also played cricket for the Household Brigade team.

In 1881, Henry started playing first-class cricket for Hampshire. First-class cricket is the highest level of the sport played over several days. His first game was against Sussex in Hove. He played three more games for Hampshire that year.

Military Service and Cricket Career

Henry played another cricket match in May 1882. However, his cricket season was likely cut short because he had to serve in the Anglo-Egyptian War. This war took place from July to September 1882. For his service, he received the Khedive's Star, a special medal.

After returning to England, Henry played two more first-class matches for Hampshire. He played against Sussex in 1883 and Kent in 1884. He was known as a good and steady batter and a reliable fielder. In his first-class career, he scored 137 runs. His highest score in a single game was 26 runs.

Later Life and Legacy

In July 1884, Henry was promoted to captain in the Grenadier Guards. The next year, in 1885, he was involved in the Mahdist War. He took part in the Nile Expedition, which was an effort to help the city of Khartoum. His brave actions were mentioned in official reports.

Henry was promoted to major in August 1885. He later retired from active army service in June 1894. When his father passed away in 1902, Henry became the 6th Baronet of the St John-Mildmay baronets. He also served as a justice of the peace for Hampshire. This meant he helped keep law and order in his local area.

Sir Henry St John-Mildmay died in April 1916 at Dogmersfield Park in Dogmersfield, Hampshire. He did not have any children, so his younger brother, Sir Gerald St John-Mildmay, became the 7th Baronet.