| Platt | W | | 2nd Lieutenant | He was born 14 June 1885, son of John Platt, of Hyning, Carnforth; and was educated at Marlborough (1898-1902). He entered the Northumberland Fusiliers 16 August 1905. He served on the North-West Frontier of India in 1908, in the Mohmand country, being present at the engagement at Matta. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 14 August 1908], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 24 November 1908]: "William Platt, Second Lieutenant, The Northumberland Fusiliers". His DSO was awarded for services against the Mohmands. He was promoted Lieutenant 19 June 1909, and Captain 1 November 1914. Captain Platt served in the European War from 1914 to 1917. He became Captain 1 November 1914; held the following Staff appointments: Brigade Major, 103rd Infantry Brigade, New Armies, British Armies in France, 8 January 1915 to 21 November 1916; GSO2, British Armies in France, 22 November to 6 December 1916; GSO2, 21st Division, British Armies in France, 7 December 1916 to 4 July 1917: GSO2, 2nd Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, 22nd Army Corps, British Armies in France, 5 July 1917 to 9 July 1918; became Temporary Lieutenant Colonel and GSO1, 37th Division, British Armies in France, 10 July 1918. He was given the Brevet of Major 1 January 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Northumberland Fusiliers |
