Captain J. R. Pinsent’s Third Mention in Despatches: Among the many officers Sir Douglas Haig specially mentions in his despatch of November 7 is Captain (Acting Major) J. R. Pinsent, of the Royal Engineers, the son of Mr. R. A. Pinsent, of Selly Wick, and of Pinsent and Co., of Bennett’s Hill. Captain Pinsent was educated at Winchester School. He adopted the Army as his profession and was given a commission in the Royal Engineers. He has also received the Cross of the French Legion Honour. This is the third occasion on which the Captain has been mentioned in despatches.
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Referenced
GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948