| Upton | Edward James Gott | | Captain | UPTON, EDWARD JAMES GOTT, Captain, was born 17 October 1868, at Debdin Green, Loughton, Essex, son of Major R D Upton, 9th Lancers, and of Sophia Upton (nee Turner). He was educated at Durham School. He served in South Africa, with the Imperial Yeomanry, 1900-2, receiving a commission as Lieutenant, March 1901, and becoming Captain 25 May 1901; was present in operations in the Orange Free State; in the engagements at Wittebergen. He was mentioned in Despatches awarded the Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Edward James Gott Upton, Captain, 17th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He served with Brand's Horse in the suppression of the Boer Rebellion in 1914, and in the European War in 1915 in German South-West Africa, Otzimbingue and Otavifontein. Captain Upton married, in 1914, Joanna, second daughter of Vice Admiral William Wilson, of Clyffe Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire.
DSO, QSA (3) CC Trans Witt (Capt, IY), KSA (2) (Capt, IY), 1914-15 Star (Lt, Brands F/State Rifles), BWM (Lt). DNW 2001 est £900-1,200.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 17th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry |
