About Alec Howie
Lived 1913 – 1940 (aged 26). Alec Howie was a military personnel, association football player and cricketer.
Alec Douglas Howie (3 September 1913 − 22 May 1940) was a first-class cricketer who made one appearance for the Indian army cricket team. He died during the Second World War in the Battle of Belgium in 1940.
Early life Alec Douglas Howie was born on 3 September 1913 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, British India. He was the son of Charles Thomas and Ethel Muriel Howie.
Cricket career Howie appeared in one match for the Indian Army cricket team against Northern India in the Ranji Trophy. The match was played on 4 December 1934 at Lawrence Gardens, Lahore. Howie batted 49 runs during the match, and also bowled 3 over, taking no wickets. Northern India won the match by an inning and 52 runs.
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Who was Alec Howie?
(1913-1940)
When was Alec Howie born?
Alec Howie was born on 22 September 1913 in Saharanpur.
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Alec Howie died on 22 May 1940 in Scheldt.
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Alec Howie was a military personnel, association football player and cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Howie. https://biography.guide/alec-howie/
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