Raster Scanning Posted 28 August , 2004 Share Posted 28 August , 2004 I recently obtained a book on the 54th Infantry Brigade, the previous owner was the above man. He has made many alterations to the text as only someone who was there could. I cannot find him in the online medal cards (probably under W and not yet available), can anyone tell me a bit more about him? Thanks in anticipation. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmessenger Posted 28 August , 2004 Share Posted 28 August , 2004 James Digby Wyatt received a Regular commission in the Northamptons on 14 Aug 14. He was twice wounded and awarded the MC and 1914 Star. He was also mentioned in despatches on 25 May 17. Charles M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 28 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 28 August , 2004 Thanks very much Charles. I am off to search the London Gazette. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Wills Posted 28 August , 2004 Share Posted 28 August , 2004 Hi John, This is quite a co-incidence, as we have Digby-Wyatt's pre-war copy of standing orders for the 4th Northamptonshires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 29 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 29 August , 2004 Sounds like someone sold his library when he died. Do you have any further information on the man Kate? Cheers. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Wills Posted 29 August , 2004 Share Posted 29 August , 2004 Not to hand, but I'm sure I could dig something up. Where did you buy yours, if you don't mind me asking. We bought ours from a stall in Northampton Fishmarket about three years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 29 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 29 August , 2004 Hi Kate. When I said recently, I actually meant I got access to it recently. I purchased it through abebooks about 5 years ago, but I cannot remember who the dealer was. It would be great if you have anything further. Cheers John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 30 August , 2004 Share Posted 30 August , 2004 John The following is Wyatt's entry in 'The Marlborough College Register 1843-1933' Dave James Digby WYATT son of J.E.A.Wyatt of Northampton born 10 Dec.1894 Marlborough Sept.1908 to Easter 1910 Great War: Northamptonshire Regt. 1914; Capt 4th.Gloucs. Regt; A/Major 6 R.Warks Regt. 1917; M.C. 1918 Despatches. Passed Staff College. Gen.Staff War Office 1930 Major 1933 HQ Southern Command then 1st Northants Regt, Julludur, India Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Wills Posted 30 August , 2004 Share Posted 30 August , 2004 Thanks for that Dave. Turning to Kelly's Directory 1914, James Ernest Ainsworth Wyatt lived at Bank House, in The Drapery, part of the then Northamptonshire Union Bank premises, now the NatWest. His capacity is not stated, though he was not the manager, and indeed may not have been connected with the bank at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rflory Posted 31 August , 2004 Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Further on Wyatt from the Marlborough College Register 1843-1952: Croix de Guerre (France) in Great War From 1936-1940: RAC, Staff, Malaya Colonel 1943 Officer Commanding, Polish Troops, SW Scotland from 1945-1946 Liberal Party Exec., Devon and Cornwall Married Doris Margaret ,daughter of Maj. H. O. Bell, Tynemouth In 1952 was living at Diddywell, Northam., Devon. Regards. Dick Flory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 31 August , 2004 Author Share Posted 31 August , 2004 Kate, Dave & Dick. Thank you all for the information. I have since discovered he wrote a book entitled "A Short History of the Northamptonshire Regiment" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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