Joseph Laycock
British Army general (1867–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brigadier-General Sir Joseph Frederick Laycock KCMG DSO TD (12 June 1867 – 10 January 1952) was a British Army officer and Olympic sailor.[2] He was at one time a Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Lieutenant and, in 1906, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire.[3][4][5]
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Sir Joseph Laycock | |
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Born | (1867-06-12)12 June 1867 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England |
Died | 10 January 1952(1952-01-10) (aged 84) East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands held | Nottinghamshire Royal Horse Artillery CRHA ANZAC Mounted Division |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Territorial Decoration |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Mary Hare |
Relations | Robert Laycock (son with Kitty Hare) Maynard Greville (son with Daisy Greville) Mercy Greville (daughter with Daisy Greville) |
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