Date of birth:

September 6th, 1911

Service number:

52717

Nationality:

British

James Waller was educated at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich. In the mid 30's he served in India and climbed the mountain Saltoro Kangri in the Himalayas with the mountaineer H.C.J. Hunt in 1935.
He served in North Africa during the Western Desert campaign and was awarded a MC.
Waller was subsequently involved in the battle of Ruweisat Ridge and was recommended for the Bar to his Military Cross by Lieutenant Colonel Lawrenson, Commanding Officer of the 4th Rajputana Rifles, but it was upgraded to a "Special Immediate" award of the Distinguished Service Order by General Alexander, Commander in Chief, Middle East Forces.
In 1948 he was in command of the 10th Anti Tank Regiment.
Waller retired on retired pay on account of disability on 20th July 1951.

Promotions:
27 August, 1931: 2e Luitenant
27 August, 1934: Luitenant
27 August, 1939: Kapitein
16 November, 1940: Acting Major
16 February, 1941: Temporary Major
2 July, 1943 - 5 September, 1943: Acting Lieutenant Colonel
? Major (war sub)
1 July, 1946: Major
1948: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Artillery (Docking, Norfolk) (Royal Regiment of Artillery (Docking, Norfolk))

Awarded on:

February 24th, 1942

Recommendation:
"For conspicuous courage, ability and devotion to duty during operations at El Duda (Tobruch) from 28th November to 8th December 1941. During this time his positions were under very heavy fire and attacked five times. He carried out a night raid to the Trigh Capuzzo road which undoubtedly denied this important highway to the enemy 24 hours before the situation warranted it. His ability in handling the anti-tank defences of the area, his offensive spirit towards the enemy, his energy and complete disregard of personal danger were an inspiration to all the garrison of this important position."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

The Royal Regiment of Artillery (Docking, Norfolk) (The Royal Regiment of Artillery (Docking, Norfolk))

Awarded on:

September 24th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Awarded on:

January 13th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 35715 published on the 22 September 1942
  - Supplement to The London Gazette Issue 36327 published on the 11 January 1944
  - Dix Noonan Webb