| Pratt | Henry Roger Evelyn | | Lieutenant | PRATT, HENRY ROGER EVELYN, Lieutenant, was born 8 December 1875, son of William Dering Pratt and Louisa Constance Steel. He was educated at Clifton College, and entered the Army 14 August 1895, as Second Lieutenant (unattached), joining the Indian Staff Corps 13 December 1896, and becoming Lieutenant, Indian Army, 14 November 1897. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, attached to the 36th Sikhs, taking part, in the operations in Samana and in the Kurram Valley during August and September 1897; the defence of Gulistan. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 11 February 1898, and received the Medal and two clasps. He served in the Tirah Campaign in 1897-98, being present at the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes. Reconnaissance of the Saran Sar Valley and action of 16 November 1897. Operations in the Bara Valley 7-14 December 1897. He received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Henry Roger Evelyn Pratt, Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". (The Insignia, etc, sent to the Commander-in-Chief in India. Presented by Colonel Coats at Rawal Pindi). He was promoted to Captain 14 August 1904, and to Major 14 August 1913; was transferred to the 35th Sikhs in 1916. During the European War he was with the Army Signal Service from 11 September 1914; was Second-in-Command, 5th Northamptonshire Regiment, March 1915; with the BEF in France and Flanders from June 1915; commanding 6th Battalion East Kent Regt, as temporary Lieutenant Colonel from 5 November 1915 to 10 March 1916; acting Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army, 29 March 1918. He married, in 1909, Yolande Beatrix Tower, and they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
