1. John Rymer-Jones went forward with the first wave of the infantry in an attack to the final objective, establishing signal stations at each objective as he went forward.
10 Facts About John Rymer-Jones
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John Rymer-Jones sent in early information as to the capture of the objectives and other valuable reports.
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John Rymer-Jones kept his lines working, continually going about repairing them under heavy fire, and sent in timely information of an enemy concentration for a counter-attack.
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John Rymer-Jones was promoted lieutenant in August 1917 and became an acting captain while serving as brigade adjutant from September 1918 until July 1919.
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John Rymer-Jones was promoted superintendent in May 1935 and took over the Croydon Division.
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John Rymer-Jones was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1943 New Year Honours.
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In 1943, John Rymer-Jones was posted to Palestine as Inspector-General of the Palestine Police, with the Army rank of brigadier.
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John Rymer-Jones was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1950 New Year Honours.
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John Rymer-Jones held this position until his retirement in August 1959.
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John Rymer-Jones was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in the 1959 Birthday Honours, two months before his retirement.