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Lt.Col. R. Wheatley
British Army 173rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery
Lt. Col. Wheatley brought the 173rd Brigade RFA out from England to France in November 1915. He served with the 173rd Brigade until 12th April 1916 when he handed temporary command to Bde.Mjr A.D.Murray, pending the arrival of Major (later Lt. Col) H.C. Simpson, who took command of the Brigade on 26th April 1916.
Lt. Col. Wheatley left to serve with the Royal Horse Artillery.