| Hayman Hayman-Joyce | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 1958 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 5th Bn King's Own Royal Regiment 6th Brigade 48th Division 4th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Major-General Hayman John Hayman-Joyce CBE DSO (1897 – 1958) was a British Army officer who commanded 4th Division during World War II.
Hayman-Joyce served as a lieutenant in the Border Regiment.[1] He was given command of 5th Battalion of the King's Own Royal Regiment in France in 1940.[2] He was appointed Commander of 6th Brigade later that year, General Officer Commanding 48th Division in December 1941 and General Officer Commanding 4th Division in August 1943.[2] The 4th Division saw service in North Africa and took part in the allied invasion of Italy under his command.[2] His last appointment was as General Officer Commanding the British Troops in Egypt in 1944 before he retired in 1947.[2]
He married Maydie Swann; they had two daughters and a son.[3]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Hawkesworth |
General Officer Commanding the 4th Division 1943–1944 |
Succeeded by Alfred Dudley Ward |