John Ridd Huxtable (1896-1972)
Devon farmer served with 19th DLI as second lieutenant
According to his service record, John Ridd Huxtable enlisted with the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps on 20 December 1916. He was then assigned to 20th Officer Cadet Battalion in May 1917.
The London Gazette recorded his receiving a commission as temporary second lieutenant on 26 September 1917. He seems to have been posted to 14th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) on 28 February 1918 and then to 19th DLI in June of the same year.
He relinquished his commission on completion of service on 1 September 1921 but retained rank of second lieutenant.
Birth date: 16-Nov-1896
Death date: 1972
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: Bretton Fleming, Devon (1916 Army Service Record)
Lorna Doone, Private Hotel, Saunton, Devon (1939 Register)
Education: Kelly College, Tavistock, Devon
Employment: Farmer (1916 service record)
Hotel proprietor (1939 Register)
Family: Parents: James Huxtable, Thyphena A Huxtable
Siblings: Clara E Huxtable, Thomas F Huxtable (1901 census)
Military service:
Second Lieutenant
19th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Medal(s): British War Medal
Victory Medal
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Sheen | Durham at War Volunteer - Candela
