| Marriott | John | | Captain | MARRIOTT, JOHN, Captain, was born 3 November 1861, son of John Marriott, of Stowmarket, Advocate General, Bombay. He joined the Norfolk Regiment 5 December 1883; was promoted Captain 5 September 1890. He was captured by brigands in Asia Minor in October 1896, who demanded a ransom of £16,000, but was released by Turkish troops. He served in the South African War, 1900-2; being present at operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Karee Siding, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February and 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of tie Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "John Marriott, Captain, Norfolk Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant, etc, were sent to the GOC, Transvaal and Orange River Colony, 15 November 1902 and presented by Brigadier General Munro at Potchefstroom 11 January 1903. He was promoted Major 12 March 1904, and was specially employed on the Military Survey and Reconnaissance of Manaqualand and Bechuanaland, South Africa, 1907. He became Lieutenant Colonel 12 January 1909; was created an MVO in 1909, and promoted Colonel 30 October 1912. He was Brigade Commander, Surrey Infantry Brigade, from 1913, and during the European War he commanded the following brigades: The Surrey, 2/1st Surrey, 112th, in France, 200th and 221st Mixed Brigade. He was specially mentioned for valuable services in connection with the War in 1918; was created a CBE in 1919, and retired from the Staff with the honorary rank of Brigadier General 11 April 1919. General Marriott was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and of the Royal Zoological Society, and was an authority on big game. He married, in 1902, Cordelia C Nevers, of St Johnsburg, Vermont, USA, and they had three daughters.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Norfolk Regiment |
