TYLER, Frederick Henry. Anglo-Egyptian War, Boer War, WW1.
Died 25/02/1925 Age 62. Rose through ranks to Major, Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment), 1st Bn.
Frederick Henry Tyler was born in Wandsworth, England in Jul 1859.
He enlisted into the Notts and Derby Regiment in the ranks and was placed in 1st Battalion. He first saw action in the Egyptian Expedition of 1882, also known as the Anglo-Egyptian War. The Regiment was posted there after the Khedive of Egypt called for aid in order to stop a nationalist uprising in the country. For his service during this campaign, Frederick was awarded the Egypt Medal with clasp Tel-El-Kebir and the Khedive’s Star medal.
After serving in the ranks with distinction he was given a commission, becoming Lieutenant Quartermaster, from Quartermaster Sergeant on the 4th August 1897.
Following the start of the Boer War of 1899-1902 Frederick shipped out with 1st Battalion to South Africa, landing in East London in December 1899. He was involved in many campaigns throughout the war and was noted for his bravery after being mentioned in despatches. Along with this award he also received the Queens South Africa Medal with clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg and Diamond Hill. He was also awarded the Kings South Africa Medal with clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.
Later in his career he received the 1911 Coronation Medal George V and he would also be awarded with the Long Service & Good Conduct medal, in recognition for his dedication and commitment to the regiment and the army.
He also would serve in the Great War of 1914-1918, being promoted to Major in 1912, however he would go on to mainly contribute to the war as Quartermaster of the 45th Regimental District.
Frederick married Caroline Golding on 23 Nov 1884, St. Mary’s Church, Summerstown, Wandsworth. His employment was noted as Soldier.
He died 25 Feb 1925, Oxford House, 121 Mill Hill Lane. Derby.
Buried in NRC A20/6509 with daughter Caroline and granddaughter Violet but he is not named on the headstone. He is named on a memorial stone in front of the main headstone. (Photo to come.)
Frederick Henry Tyler and his wife Caroline, had 2 sons, both of whom were killed in action in France in WW1.
Frederick George Tyler (Cpl.) was born 13 Dec 1889, Plymouth, Devon. Frederick joined the Army in 1914, 10th. Battalion Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment. Corporal Frederick George Tyler was killed in action, 14 Dec 1915, France & Flanders and is buried in Ypres, Belgium. He has a memorial in the Menin Gate Cemetery.
Herbert Henry Tyler (Capt.) was born 03 Jul 1893, Colchester, Essex. Baptised 31 December 1893 in the Colchester Camp Church. Father’s rank noted as Quarter Master Sergeant. Herbert joined the Army in 1914. Initially as a Private with the Lancashire Regiment. Herbert subsequently transferred to the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment with a rank of Captain.
Herbert was awarded the Military Cross in 1917. His citation in the London Gazette reads:
“2nd Lt. Herbert Henry Tyler – For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a torpedo party. Although wounded, he remained with his party until the torpedoes were satisfactorily exploded. He carried out splendid reconnaissance work in this area before and for the attack.”
Note: The Land Torpedo was a new concept intended to transform trench warfare. This electric/steam drive,wire guided vehicle was built to tear through barbed wire fortifications across trenches.
Captain Herbert Henry Tyler M.C. was killed in action 19 Sep 1918, St. Quinton, France, whilst serving with the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment. He is buried in the Vis-En-Artois, Pas-de-Calais, France. His memorial plaque is on Stone 43 of the memorial.