Background
TRAVERS, Joseph Oates was born on May 19, 1867. Son of Colonel H. F. Travers (retired list) and grandson of Major-General Sir Robert Travers, Knight Commander of the Bath, Knight Commander of Saint Michael and Saint George (Rifle Brigade).
Education
Studied at Bradlield College.
Career
Entered army, 1886; Captain, 1895. Major, 1904; served Burmah, 1891-1892 (medal with clasp). North - West Frontier, India, 1897-1898 (medal with two clasps).
South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen's medal, 5 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. The Devonshire Regiment.