Hayman Hayman-Joyce
| Hayman Hayman-Joyce | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 1958 |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ |
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| Years of service | 1915−1947 |
| 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 during the First World War.[1]
After attending the Staff College, Camberley from 1933 to 1934, he was given command of 5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) in France in 1940.[2] He was appointed Commander of 6th Brigade later that year, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 48th Division in December 1941 and GOC of the 4th Infantry 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 GOC 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
- ↑ "No. 32526". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 November 1921. p. 9429.
- 1 2 3 4 Generals.dk
- ↑ Family tree maker
Bibliography
- Smart, Nick (2005). Biographical Dictionary of British Generals of the Second World War. Barnesley: Pen & Sword. ISBN 1844150496.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Arthur Grasett |
GOC 48th (South Midland) Infantry Division 1941–1943 |
Succeeded by Horatio Berney-Ficklin |
| Preceded by John Hawkesworth |
GOC 4th Infantry Division 1943–1944 |
Succeeded by Dudley Ward |