Soldier Record
James (Joe) Dyer
Contributed by: David Owen, on 2008-12-20
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | James (Joe) |
| Surname | Dyer |
| Year of Birth | 1886 |
| Year of Death | 1975 |
| Regiment | Royal Engineers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Chippenham, Wiltshire |
James (Joe)'s Story
He enlisted at Chippenham on 11 Oct 1909.
He was my Great Grandad and he died before I was born
Was in the Army Reserve in 1914 & called up on outbreak of WW1and went to France with BEF within a few weeks as a sapper (engineer): therefore was one of the 'Old Contemptibles'.
Later joined the signals corps. Served in Royal Engineers (No. 19394). Only had 2 periods of leave in 4 years and survived with only minor wounds, including the loss of one toe.
Was mentioned in Dispatches by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig on 7 Nov 1917.
Discharged on 10 Oct 1921 from Sec B, Army Reserve, R.E. at Chatham.
Served 8 years and 57 days with the Colours, and 3 years and 308 days in the reserve.
Served in the Home Guard in WW2.
No additional memories have been submitted