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List of 10th Battalion Officers

NB: whilst extensive, several additional items of information are still to be incorporated for many of the individuals listed.

Surname
Forename(s)
Rank (Highest)
Awards
Fate if known
Age (death)
Date (death)
Notes
Burial Details
Abbotts George Duncan McIntyre Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in December 1915. Wounded February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal. Became a Major and transferred to the Machine Gun Corps as a Major.
Adkins Sidney Stapleton 2nd Lieut
Attfield Harry Turrice 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in October 1917 and immediately transferred to the Corps Depot. Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the Royal Engineers).
Baggott George E. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in April 1918. Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 8th North Staffordshire's).
Baker Colin Claud 2nd Lieut Died of Wounds 28 12-May-17 Joined the Battalion 13th September 1916. Of 'D' Company. Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the Army Pay Corps). Son of Joseph Henry and Annie Baker, of Sandiacre, Nottingham. Fatally wounded 23 April 1917. ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, FRANCE
Ballantyne John C. 2nd Lieut Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 9th Battalion).
Banbury Walter Edward Lt Col C.M.G. Took command of the 10th Battalion on 6 September 1914. Promoted to Brigadier-General in August 1916 and took command of 61st Infantry Brigade.
Barker Robert Arnold. Act'g Capt M.C. Died of Wounds 24 13-Oct-18 Joined the Battalion in March 1916. Wounded 7th August 1916. Rejoined the Battalion in November 1917. MC awarded for events during the Retreat from Hermies, April 1918. Son of Mrs. E. J. Barker, of Derby. Shot by sniper 13 October 1918 and died later the same day. MONTIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, FRANCE
Bames Basil Goodall 2nd Lieut Died of Wounds (Gas) 22 19-Aug-18 Joined the Battalion in November 1917 from 4th Bn. Eldest son of Joseph and Mary Lambert Barnes, of 80, Walbrook Rd., Derby. Died as a result of a German gas attack on 15-Aug-18. MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT, FRANCE
Barten Claude Robert 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the battalion in July 1917. Struck off by Medical Board August 1917 following accidental wounding whilst inspecting rifles.
Beech J. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in April 1918.
Bennett G.S. Lieut
Bentley Arthur Fletcher 2nd Lieut Died of Wounds 23 11-Mar-16 Joined the Battalion in December 1915. Wounded 2nd-4th March 1916. Died at No. 1 Red Cross Hospital at Le Touquet. Only son of Samuel and Amelia Bentley, of Heatherside, Duffield, Derby. Native of Derby. ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, FRANCE
Blackman Thomas Lloyd 2nd Lieut
Blackwall C.V.H.C 2nd Lieut Attached from the 6th Battalion.
Bleakley Robert Harry P. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in June 1916. Returned to England (sick) December 1916.
Bowmer Joseph Wendell 2nd Lieut M.C. Wounded Joined the Battalion in February 1917. Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 19th Royal Fusiliers). Wounded May 1917.
Bownring A.G. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in March 1916. Wounded 2nd/3rd July 1916 near Fricourt, Somme.
Bradbury Albert 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in July 1916. Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 20th London Regiment). Wounded 7th August 1916.
Brandt William Edward Capt M.C. Wounded Transferred from the 2nd Battalion as a 2nd Lieutenant.
Brice Ernest William Capt Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 2nd County of London Yeomanry).
Bricklow 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in October 1917.
Brittain Arthur William 2nd Lieut Transferred to R.F.C. Joined the battalion in March 1916. Transferred to RFC on 20th October 1916 and rose to become a Captain.
Brook Harry John 2nd Lieut Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the Bedfordshire Regiment).
Brooksbank E.J.H. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in March 1917. Returned to England (sick) August 1917.
Brown John Daniel 2nd Lieut Wounded Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the 1/5th Leicestershire Regiment and the Royal Sussex Regiment).
Brown John Hall Major Formerly a Major in the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps
Brown N.D. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in August 1917.
Brown R.O. 2nd Lieut Joined the battalion in February 1916 from the 1st Battalion.
Burrows George 2nd Lieut Wounded Commisioned from the ranks (formerly of the Northumberland Fusiliers).
Callingham F.R. 2nd Lieut Died? LIST CCCCCXXX of the names of deceased Officers, Soldiers and Airmen whose Personal Estate is (held for distribution, amongst the Next-of-Kini or others entitled). Effects 1918-19: £68 8S 11D - Gazette Issue 31708 published on the 30 December 1919, page 5 of 110.
Carlyon Ernets Tristian Rupert Capt P.O.W. Taken prisoner February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal. Interned in Switzerland.
Carpenter Herbert Capt Attached from the 13th Battalion. Transferred to the Worcestershire Regiment as a Major.
Catto Robert 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in April 1918 as a 2nd Lieutenant from the Border Regiment.
Chamberlin J. 2nd Lieut
Chandler Edwin Spencer 2nd Lieut Wounded, Killed in Action 20 14-Feb-16 Wounded by shelling September 1915. Son of Maria Corderoy Chandler, of 7, Albany Rd., St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, and the late George Chandler. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, BELGIUM
Chapman George James 2nd Lieut Wounded Wounded by shelling September 1915.
Charlesworth William 2nd Lieut Posted to 2nd Battalion Joined the battalion in September 1916.
Clarke S. Capt Att'd from 7th Lancs
Cohen Donald Henry Capt Wounded Joined the Battalion in August 1917. Wounded 12th October 1917.
Collier Frederick Herbert Mark Lieut Killed in Action 23-Apr-17 Joined the Battalion in February 1917. ARRAS MEMORIAL, FRANCE
Collins T. 2nd Lieut Wounded (Gas) Joined the Battalion in January 1918.
Connor J. Capt
Cooper Leonard Lindley 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in August 1917, attached from 2/7th Battalion.
Couche T.J. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the battalion in July 1917.
Cox Charles Frederick Stuart 2nd Lieut M.C. Killed in Action 28 31-Mar-18 C' Company. Joined the Battalion in July 1916. MC awarded for events on 16th/17th September 1917. Son of William and Sarah Ann Cox, of 101, Exeter Rd., Nottingham. MOREUIL COMMUNAL CEMETERY ALLlED EXTENSION, SOMME, FRANCE
Cree Claude William Sudbury Lieut Struck off Battalion strength April 1918. Commissioned from the ranks: formerly West Yorkshire Regiment, 14921, Lance Corporal.
Croggon Josiah Fenwick S. Capt Wounded Joined the Battalion in June 1916. Wounded 7th July 1916 during attack on Quadrangle Support, Somme. Commissiond from the ranks: formerly Royal Fusiliers, 1394, Private
Cuckow Philip Edwin Lieut Wounded Wounded February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal. Posted to Aldershot September 1917.
Cumberland T.D. Capt Att'd from RAMC and joined in August 1916 as the Battalion Medical Officer.
Daniel Thomas William Lt Col D.S.O. & Bar, M.C. Wounded Wounded February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal, rejoined 28th August 1916. Commanded 'C' Company. Took command of the Battalion on 21st April 1917 to 25th April 1917.
Davidson John Whitworth 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the battalion in February 1916 from the 1st Battalion. Wounded 2nd/3rd July 1916 near Fricourt, Somme.
Davis William Rhys Lancelot 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 23-Apr-17 Joined the Battalion in December 1915. Wounded February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal. ARRAS MEMORIAL, FRANCE
Day Shirley Cuthbert Act'g Capt M.C. Killed in Action 12-Oct-17 Joined the Battalion in December 1915. Wounded 29th April 1915. Struck off by Medical Board February 1917. Rejoined the Battalion in May 1917. TYNE COT MEMORIAL, ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM 
De Groot Edward Henri Lieut Wounded Wounded 4th July 1917 (shell shock).
Dent A.G. 2nd Lieut Wounded Wounded November 1915 and 6th August 1916.
Dent A.L. Lieut Joined the Battalion in March 1916.
Dexter G.F. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in January 1918.
Dodds H.R. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in November 1917. Struck off Battalion strength April 1918. Transferred to 6th Batalion. Promotion to Lieutenant followed on 1 March 1919.
Dorrington Percy 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 22 12-Oct-17 Son of Edith Dorrington, of Rowan House, Carmen Sylva Rd., Llandudno, and the late Mr. J. W. Dorrington. TYNE COT MEMORIAL, ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM 
Drabble H.E. 2nd Lieut
Dursler J.W. Lieut Wounded (Gas) Att'd from RAMC & U.S. Army
Eads A.H. 2nd Lieut
Eastwood John William 2nd Lieut Accidently Killed 21 28-Jan-18 Joined the Battalion in October 1917. Son of Charles and Ann Eliza Eastwood, of Rose Villa, Knottingley, Yorks. HERMIES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, PAS DE CALAIS, FRANCE
Ebery Wilfred 2nd Lieut Wounded, Killed in Action 21 14-Feb-16 Joined the Battalion in November 1915. Wounded 12th October 1917. Son of John and Elizabeth Ebery, of 12, Salisbury St., Darlaston, Wednesbury, Staffs. Student at Jesus College, Oxford. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, BELGIUM
Edwards W.A. 2nd Lieut Posted to 2nd Battalion Joined the battalion in September 1916.
Elgar R.W. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the battalion in July 1917.
Emerson F.J. 2nd Lieut Returned to England (sick) September 1917.
Ferguson Francis George 2nd Lieut Wounded (Gas) Wounded November 1917. Rejoined the Battalion in January 1918. Commissioned from the ranks: formerly 20th Royal Fusiliers, PS4816, Private.
Fisher John Wilfred Capt D.S.O Wounded, Died of Wounds 8-Jul-16 Son of Horace Arthur and S. Kate Fisher, of Arno Vale, Notts. Three times previously wounded, the last fatally. Educated Malvern and Trinity College, Cambridge. Wounded February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal, and again in March 1916, rejoining the Battalion in June 1916. Fatally wounded 7th July 1916 during attack on Quadrangle Support, Somme. HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, SOMME, FRANCE
Fowler W.P 2nd Lieut Returned to England (sick) January 1917.
Franklin A. 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 20-Oct-18
Futcher Cyril Lieut Commissioned from the ranks: formerly King's Edwards Horse, 1380, 2nd Corporal.
Garton Percy 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in August 1917. Commissioned from the ranks: formerly Grenadier Guards, 24201, Guardsman.
Gell F. Cyril 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in January 1917. Commissioned from the ranks: formerly Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, 1661, Lance Corporal.
Gibson W.G. Major M.C. Att'd from 8th South Staffordshire Regiment January 1918.
Gilbert Leonard A/LtCol Wounded, P.O.W. Took command of the Battalion November 1916 to 21st April 1917. Wounded and taken prisoner 21st April 1917. Began the war as a Captain in the Sherwood Foresters before becoming a Major and Acting Lt. Colonel with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and then returning to command the 10th Battalion.
Goodall George Percy Capt Killed in Action 14-Feb-16 Commanded 'A' Company. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, BELGIUM
Greenslade Arthur Edward Lieut Joined the Battalion in November 1917. Later transferred to 5th Battalion and promoted to Lieutenant 1 March 1919.
Greenwood G.B. 2nd Lieut D.S.O. Joined the Battalion in November 1917.
Greenwood H.N. 2nd Lieut Posted to 51st Trench Mortar Battery Joined the Battalion in July 1916. Posted to 51st Trench Mortar Battery December 1916.
Gregory Reuben Henry. Capt M.C. Wounded, Killed in Action 9-Jun-17 Wounded 27th/28th August 1915. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, BELGIUM
Gustard R.S. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in July 1916. Wounded 7th August 1916, rejoined the Battalion in January 1917. Struck off by Medical Board August 1917.
Halford L.R Capt Joined the Battalion in January 1917.
Hall-Brown John Major Killed in Action 45 7-Jul-16 Son of John and Elizabeth Hall Brown; husband of Dorothea Spelman Hall Brown. Killed near Fricourt, Somme. DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ, SOMME, FRANCE
Handford J.W. 2nd Lieut
Hanson C.K. 2nd Lieut M.C. Killed in Action Joined the Battalion in February 1917. MC awarded for events on 16th/17th September 1917. Wounded 12th October 1917.
Harrison E. 2nd Lieut Wounded
Harvey P.G. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the battalion in February 1916. Wounded 25th March 1916 whilst with a working party.
Hemstead E.C.E. 2nd Lieut
Henderson G.C. 2nd Lieut Wounded Later transferred to 5th Battalion and promoted to Lieutenant 1 May 1919.
Hewitt F.W. 2nd Lieut Joined the battalion in February 1916. Transferred to 4th Army Sniping School November 1917.
Hodding Henry Ellis 2nd Lieut M.C. Died of Wounds 26 8-Nov-18 Joined the Battalion in June 1916. Returned to England (sick) October 1917. Son of John Edward and Isabel Mary Hodding, of Fleetholme, Lowgill, Sedbergh. Native of Worksop, Notts. MC recorded in London Gazette Issue 30399 published on the 23 November 1917 (no citation). AWOINGT BRITISH CEMETERY, NORD, FRANCE
Hope F.C.K. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in February 1917.
Howard H.W. 2nd Lieut Wounded Wounded 7th September 1915.
Hoyte William Norman Lieut M.C. and Bar Bombing Officer. MC gazetted 4 June 1917. Bar citation reads: "T./Lieut. William Norman Hoyte, MC. 10th Bn., Notts, and Derby. R. (Intell. Officer, 51st Infy. Bde.). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during several days operations. He carried out reconnaissances under heavy fire and obtained most valuable information. By his coolness and good example he contributed largely to the success of the operations. (M.C. gazetted 4th June 1917.)", Gazette Issue 31043 published on the 29 November 1918.
Huyton J. 2nd Lieut Struck off by Medical Board March 1917.
Hutcheson John 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 18 8-Sep-15 C' Company. Son of Robert and Jane Symington Hutcheson, of "Annandale," Cross Oak Rd., Berkhamsted, Herts. HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, IEPER, BELGIUM
Ideson J.A. 2nd Lieut Wounded and Posted to R.F.C. Joined the battalion in February 1916. Wounded 2nd July 1916 near Fricourt, Somme.
Jacques Lewis 2nd Lieut M.C. and Bar Joined the Battalion in December 1915. Returned to England (sick) May 1917. Rejoined the Battalion in November 1917. MC awarded for events during the Retreat from Hermies, April 1918. MC citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a defence and subsequent withdrawal, he commanded a company, in the absence of his company commander, displaying great ability and courage in extricating his men from difficult situations during the retirement. By his utter disregard of danger he inspired the men with confidence and determination", Gazette Issue 30813 published on the 23 July 1918. Bar citation: "T./Capt. Lewis Jacques, M.C., 10th Bn., Notts. & Derby. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack in a wood this officer was in command of the support company, and, seeing that the right front company had missed its direction, he moved into the gap and captured seventy-five prisoners without a single casualty. Leaving a garrison there, he led forward two platoons to the final objective, which he captured with all the men in it. Quickly reorganising, he brought a Lewis gun to bear on two field guns, which were also captured. His leadership and initiative were brilliant. (M.C. gazetted 26th July, 1918.)", Gazette Issue 31119 published on the 10 January 1919.
Jagg Victor Thomas South Capt & Rev M.C. MC citation reads; "Rev. Victor Thomas South Jagg, T./C.F., 4th Class, R.A.C.D., attd. 10th Bn.., Notts and Derby R. Near Proyart on 15th August, 1918, during a heavy gas bombardment, a great many men and officers became casualties. He assisted the gassed men and worked amongst them with great gallantry. As a result of his devotion he afterwards became a gas casualty. He has at all times displayed great devotion to his work under heavy shelling." - Gazette Issue 31680 published on the 9 December 1919. Page 67 of 122.
James R.W. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion 27th July 1916. Wounded 7th August 1916.
John J.R Capt Wounded Att'd from RAMC
Jones N. 2nd Lieut Returned to England (sick) January 1918.
Joyce Frank Bernard Capt M.C. Killed in Action 21-Apr-18 Joined the Battalion in May-June 1916. Wounded 7th July 1916 during attack on Quadrangle Support, Somme. MC awarded for events on 16th/17th September 1917. AVELUY WOOD CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART, SOMME, FRANCE
Kendrick A.C. 2nd Lieut
Keown J.C. Major 2nd in Command of the 10th Battalion. Joined the Battalion in September 1914, having retired from the Indian Army.
Kerr Adam Capt Died of Wounds 35 3-Nov-18 Son of John Hamilton Kerr and Margaret Kerr, husband of Maggie Ellice Kerr, of 12, Whiteley Wood Rd., Sheffield. Native of Chesterfield. FOREST COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, FRANCE
King H.J. Lt Col D.S.O Wounded (Gas) Took command of the Battalion 11 August 1917, transferring from King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Ten weeks sick leave granted 7 November 1917.
Kitching G.A. 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 22-Apr-18 Joined the Battalion in November 1917. 4th Bn but attached to 10th Bn. Killed shortly after being wounded. VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY, SOMME, FRANCE
Knight J.N. Capt M.C Wounded Wounded 4th October 1915 by a high velocity shell whilst in Poperinghe. He did not return until December 1916 when he took command of 'A' Company. MC awarded for events during the Retreat from Hermies, April 1918.
Knox-Shaw P. Lieut Wounded, P.O.W. B' Company. Taken prisoner February 1916 near the Ypres-Comines Canal. Interned in Holland.
Kuttle R.A.C. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in December 1915.
Lander Antony John Meads Capt M.C. Wounded Joined the battalion in February 1916 from the 2nd Battalion. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in September 1914. Wounded 30th June 1917. MC citation: "For conspicuous gallantry. When two men were wounded and caught in the wire he went out and, with the assistance of two stretcher-bearers, cut them free under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, and got them into safety", Gazette Issue 29724 published on the 25 August 1916, page 10 of 18.
Langham John 2nd Lieut Killed in Action 18-Sep-18 7th Bn. attd. 10th Bn. VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, PAS DE CALAIS, FRANCE
Larkam R.W. 2nd Lieut Joined the Battalion in April 1918.
Lees E.B. Major Killed in Action 40 31-Jul-18 Son of Edward Brown Lees, J.P., D.L., and Dorothy, his wife, of Thurland Castle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland. Husband of Mary F. Lees. Educated at Eton, and Exeter College, Oxford. J.P. for Yorks, Lancs, and Westmorland. Attached from Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry. HARPONVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SOMME, FRANCE
Lefroy CJ.A. Capt Joined the Battalion in July 1916. Returned to England (sick) December 1916. Transferred to Staff until 1919: "War Office, 22nd December, 1919. REGULAR FORCES. COMMANDS AND STAFF. The undermentioned relinquish their appts.: — Dep. Asst. Prov. Marshal (CL FF).—Capt. C. J. A. Lefroy, Serv. Bn., Notts. & Derby. R. 25th Nov. 1919." - Gazette Issue 31704 published on the 19 December 1919. Page 1 of 10.
Lewis J.E. 2nd Lieut Wounded Joined the Battalion in April 1917. Wounded (shell shock) May 1917.
Lindsay R.B. 2nd Lieut </