stevenbecker Posted 27 November , 2006 Share Posted 27 November , 2006 Mates, I am looking for any bio details on this officer. Joseph Frederick Laycock He appears to have served as a Lt RHA in the Boer War and a Colonel and CRA Anzac Mounted Div in Palestine and I believe won a DSO and was later knighted and made a BrigGen. Thanks for any info you can point me to. Cheers S.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 27 November , 2006 Share Posted 27 November , 2006 Steve This chap appears to be his son: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Laycock A Joseph Frederick Laycock competed in the Class A (Open) Motor Boating competition at the London Olympics of 1908 but did not win a medal. This was the family home. http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/Jacks1881/wiseton.htm Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 27 November , 2006 Share Posted 27 November , 2006 From Who's Who: LAYCOCK, Brig.-General Sir; Joseph (Frederick) (b. 12 June 1867 - d. 10 January 1952) KCMG, 1919 (CMG 1917); DSO 1900; Nottinghamshire Horse Artillery (Territorial Army); only son of late R. Laycock, MP, and Annie, 2nd daughter of Christian Allhusen, of Stoke Court, Bucks; married 1902; Katherine M., 3rd daughter of late Hon. Hugh Henry Hare; two sons two daughters. Education: Eton; Oxford. Work: Served S. Africa, 1899-1900 (despatches twice, Queen's medal 6 clasps, DSO); European War, 1914-1918 (despatches, Bt Lt-Col, CMG); Zone Commander, Home Guard, Notts.; DL Notts.; Lord High Steward of Retford. Recreations: fox-hunting and shooting. Address: Wiseton, Doncaster. Telephone: Wiseton 24. Clubs: Turf, White's, Royal Automobile; Royal Yacht Squadron (Cowes). © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2006 APA | MLA | Chicago : Citing this entry LAYCOCK, Brig.-General Sir; Joseph (Frederick) (b. 12 June 1867 - d. 10 January 1952). (2005). In Who's Who 2006 and Who Was Who 1897-2005. Retrieved November 27, 2006, from http://www.xreferplus.com/entry/5383253LAYCOCK, Brig.-General Sir; Joseph (Frederick) (b. 12 June 1867 - d. 10 January 1952). (2005). In Who's Who 2006 and Who Was Who 1897-2005. Retrieved November 27, 2006, from DISPLAYURL "LAYCOCK, Brig.-General Sir; Joseph (Frederick) (b. 12 June 1867 - d. 10 January 1952)." Who's Who 2006 and Who Was Who 1897-2005. 2005. Xreferplus. 27 November 2006 His obituary from the Times 11-1-1952 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 27 November , 2006 Share Posted 27 November , 2006 The youngest son: http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_detail...asualty=2218897 See also: http://www.wisetoncc.co.uk/index_files/Page1012.htm Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenbecker Posted 27 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 27 November , 2006 Mates, Thankyou all for such great info. Its just the ticket. What a family Cheers S.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now