| Yale | James Corbet | | Major | YALE, JAMES CORBET, Major, was born 1 March 1859, son of W C Corbet Yale Jones-Parry. He was educated at Marlborough; entered the Army 13 August 1879; was promoted Captain, 1888. He was promoted Major, 1899, and served in the South African War, 1899-1902, as Commandant, Frederikstad, from 13 September 1901, taking part in the operations in Natal, 1899; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso; during operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; took part in the operations on Tugela Heights 14 to 27 February 1900, and actions at Pieter's Hill; during operations in Natal, March and April 1900; serving during operations in the Transvaal, April 1901 to May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; awarded the Queen's and King's Medals and five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "James Corbet Yale, Major, West Yorkshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant, etc, were sent to Major Yale's private address 1 August 1902. At the end of the South African War, Major Yale was appointed in command 1st Battalion PWO West Yorkshire Regiment, 1902-6. He retired from the Army with the rank of Colonel. He married, in 1896, Violate, second daughter of C L Halbot, of Bradford, and they had four sons and two daughters.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Prince of Wales's Own) West Yorkshire Regiment |
