| Tivey | E | | Captain | TIVEY, EDWIN, Captain, was born in 1866. He served in the South African War, 1900-2, taking part in operations in Rhodesia, Transvaal and Orange River Colony. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette (Supplement), 22 March, and London Gazette, 7 May 1901]. He received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 March 1901]: "E Tivey, Captain, Victorian Imperial Bushmen. For prompt action and brave defence, which prevented occupation of Phillipstown, Cape Colony. Dated 12 February 1901". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. Colonel Tivey served in the European War, 1914-18, with the Australian Imperial Force, and was created a CB in 1917 and a CMG in 1918. CB London Gazette 4th June 1917. “Appointed to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath for valuable service in connection with Military Operations in the Field.” [LG 4/6/1917 p 5455]. CMG London Gazette 1st January 1919. “Brig.-General Tivey has commanded the 8th Infantry Brigade since 22nd July 1915. During the period from 28th February 1918 to 16th September 1918 he has commanded the Brigade in a most able and efficient manner. In the minor operations in the Morlancourt Sector of 29th July 1918 his skilful handling of the Brigade contributed in a large measure to the good results achieved. In the operations east of Villers-Bretonneux from the 8th to 11th August, his tactical skill and ability in handling the Brigade was responsible for the excellent results achieved by his command, and contributed in a large measure to the important results achieved by this Division. His Brigade followed up the retiring enemy to the Somme in the last days of August, captured several villages and forced the Germans over the River with considerable loss, and, owing to General Tivey's skill and judgment with very moderate casualties to the Brigade during the numerous rear guard actions in which it was engaged.” [LG 1/1/1919 p 5]. CB (mil b/b), CMG (b/b), DSO VR, QSA (5) South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal, (CAPT E. TIVEY, VICTORIAN M.R), 1914-15 Star (COLONEL E. TIVEY 8/INF. BDE. HQ. AIF), BWM (T/MAJOR-GEN: E. TIVEY 5/A. D. HQ ), VM (HON-MAJOR-GENERAL E. TIVEY AIF), 1935 Jubilee Medal (Major-General E. Tivey), 1937 Coronation Medal, Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration Ed VII (MAJOR E. TIVEY DSO. 3rd LIGHT HORSE BRIGADE). Artemis Auctions Jul 09
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Victoria contingent |
