Hayman Hayman-Joyce
Hayman Hayman-Joyce | |
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Born | 1897 |
Died | 1958 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | British Army |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | Border Regiment |
Commands held |
5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment 6th Infantry Brigade 48th (South Midland) Infantry Division 4th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Major-General Hayman John Hayman-Joyce CBE DSO (1897–1958) was a senior British Army officer who commanded the 4th Infantry Division during World War II.
Military career
Hayman-Joyce served as a lieutenant in the Border Regiment.[1] He was given command of 5th Battalion of the King's Own Royal Regiment in France in 1940.[2] He was appointed Commander of 6th Brigade later that year, General Officer Commanding 48th Division in December 1941 and General Officer Commanding 4th Division in August 1943.[2] The 4th Division saw service in North Africa and took part in the allied invasion of Italy under his command.[2] His last appointment was as General Officer Commanding the British Troops in Egypt in 1944 before he retired in 1947.[2]
He married Maydie Swann; they had two daughters and a son.[3]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 32526. p. 9429. 22 November 1921. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 Generals.dk
- ↑ Family tree maker
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by John Hawkesworth |
General Officer Commanding the 4th Division 1943–1944 |
Succeeded by Alfred Dudley Ward |