| Nunn | Thomas Henry Clayton | | Captain | NUNN, THOMAS HENRY CLAYTON, Captain, was born 11 August 1873, son of the Reverend John Bridges Nunn. He joined the Militia in 1891; entered the Royal West Kent Regiment, as Second Lieutenant from the Militia, 2 June 1894, becoming Lieutenant 16 May 1890, and Captain 2 August 1902. He served in South Africa, 1900-2, taking part in the operations in Orange Free State, February to May 1800; operations in the Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900; operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899 to 1900. He served as Adjutant, 27th Battalion Mounted Infantry, 27 January to 31 March 1902; operations in the Transvaal, November 1901 to April 1902; operations in Orange River Colony, March 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1802]; awarded the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1802]: "Thomas Henry Clayton Nunn, Captain, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He served as Adjutant, Mounted Infantry, Egypt, 26 May 1902 to 12 June 1905, and Brigade Major, Southern Mounted Infantry Brigade, Southern Command, 2 November 1911 to 4 August 1914. He became Major 1 September 1914. He was twice mentioned in Despatches, and given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel. He served in the European War from 1914, as Brigade Major, Southern Mounted Infantry Brigade; Central Force, Home Defence, BEF; 145th Infantry Brigade, BEF, 5 August 1914 to 21 November 1915; GSO2, 46th Division, BEF, 22 November 1915 to 18 March 1916; GSO1, GHQ, Home Forces, 27 June to 28 July 1916; GS01, 58th Division, Home Forces; British Armies in France 5 September 1916 to 19 March 1917; GSO1, Humber Garrison, 13 November 1918. In 1902, he married Aileen Sybil, daughter of Major John Tatham, RHA.
DSO, QSA (5) CC OFS Trans SA 01 SA 02 (Capt 2/RWK Regt), 1914 Star (Maj), BWM, Victory Medal (Lt Col). Glendinings 1986 £680.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Queen's Own) Royal West Kent Regiment |
