Also see here: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/northumberland-fusiliers/Paul, Hi Paul,I'm trying to trace my great grandfather's service;Name - Titus LoweService no. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! I don't know the namesof the other men. Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. As a war unmatched to any seen before or after, World War One, also known as "The Great War", marks one of the most defining moments in modern history. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) Husband of Margaret (King) married 1913 and father to Evelyn born 1914. A Good Ox & Bucks, later Worc's Regiment group. He was very secretive possibly as a result of being injured in France and suffering shellshock or post traumatic stress disorder.Thank youLene Bolton, Hello LeneIf you have access to findmypast it will simple be a case of checking through birth and census records to try and find him. It would be possible to research him more fully but a service reocrd does not appear to survive for him. (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment bringing in German prisoners captured during the attack on La Boisselle, France, 3 July 1916. . I would like to find out what he was up to in 1916 and whether he actually was in France as stated on his marriage certificate.Best regards,Julia. It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. And of course we've all learned something new re the cap badge.The very reason why I want to get involved. WW2 Stories of veterans First World War research. The 3rd Gloucester Regiment was the Special Reserve battalion and so he must have been living in (or within spitting distance of) the county to have served with that particular battalion. Thank you for any help.Kind regardsTony. Uncle's is 11621 and from his discharge certificate I get his enlistment date of 02/10/1910 (ten yrs 111 days service - discharge date of 21/01/1921 - maths being correct?) 1 to 294,000. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. people will follow you if they feel you have something to say - or if they feel they want to say soemthing to you.Paul, Thanks for the understanding and of course I will continue to engage. It was introduced to be a working . Re John Killen if you can find him on https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ or in medal rolls then I could certainly help, but this would be a research project. I found it interesting that my great grandmother was listed only on the 1911 census as a "boarder" and listed as Roman Catholic while the rest of the family was Presbyterian. The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? if you have a medal named with a number and regiment that do not match as per the list below.) His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. from the Militia on 11th May 1809, and joined at Battle, Sussex, where it was busy re-organizing, and replacing losses sustained during the Retreat to Corunna. & served in Africa. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. So far I have discovered that he was kicked in the abdomen by men off duty and was hospitalised off and on until he was discharged in March 1915.However in December 1916 when he marries Elsie Jane Adams in Aberdeen it clearly states on the marriage certificate that he was currently stationed in France and is a gunner for B Battallion in the Machine Gun Corps. ; Well you know how it is.Once again thanksRegardsNick, Paul provided an unbelievable service.I didn't have too much detail I could provide and even that was sketchy but after a few emails which paul was very quick to respond to in order to discuss various avenues,the information I received back surpassed my expectations. I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. Gloucestershire Regiment 9th (Service) Battalion and Worcestershire Regimen 2015-12-12 The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most . I am confused that he has only got a 4 digit number. See the link on this page. Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. In 1870, this qualifying period was reduced to 18 years. I've seen that he served in the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) Not sure of any other informationKind regardsNikki. Nikki, this man has some surviving papers which you can access from here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=a*+n*+wallace+east+kentNote that these are on Findmypast and so you will need to pay Findmypast to actually view these. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. Graeme, it was not unknown for men to join county regiments which were miles away from what might be considered their local regiment - particularly with later enlistments - and so I wouldn't rule this man out. Fiona, start with the basics and identify his medal index card and medal roll entries. most enquiries around within a week. From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. Many soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment have been awarded this medal since its introduction. Coy. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. Thanks Paul,I appreciate your quick reply. I can give you quite a bit we've found, though some information (from census info) is contradictory realting to date of births. Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. . If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. He was a coalminer and signed up after the war had begun, served in an infantry regiment and was demobbed in 1919.Is that enough to search? . Haskett-Smith severely wounded and Sergt. Appointed to the 36th Regt. I'm obviously very new to twitter and not getting on very well with the character restrictions.I saw the photograph on my home feed and was interested enough to join the discussion.At this stage I'm not even sure if that is an acceptable approach, i.e. Any help would be great.ThanksPhil Eagles, Phil Eagles, I need to refer you back to the text in this post:"Second World War (WW2) service recordsPlease note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. CraigRecords for the Volunteer Force do not survive as a complete collection although you do find some papers scattered within WO 363 / WO 364 and WO 97. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. As with my answer to the previous enquirer on this post, please see here regarding photos. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. Rachel, thanks for commenting. Service number: 7998. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. . For example it is likely that recruits to the newly formed 11th Battalion were issued with service numbers that followed on from the 10th Battalion, so it may be possibly to identify a range of approximately 1200 service numbers where there is a strong likelihood that those individuals were initially posted to the 11th Battalion. I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. Similar Traffic Stats. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? British Army regiments. He's Tom Earnest Abson, Manchester Regiment no. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) Global rank 823 835; Daily visitors-Daily pageviews-Pageviews per user: 0: Rating; Status: Online: Latest check: . He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. ", Worcestershire Can you work out from these when he enlisted in the Manchesters, and then transferred to the Rifle Brigade?Hope you can help!Many thanks,Steve Hartley, Steve, the numbers you give are later issues than the ones covered on this blog. My list shows "Depot, Winchester" as well, Colin. (i.e. When available photos, family and other details may be included. ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. He was discharged after contracting Malaria. Prior to the start of the Great War, 2nd Lieutenant GD Slaughter of the 2nd Battalion was one of the first members of the British Army to attend, and qualify from, a Vickers Gun course run Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? Ron Goodwin lost his diary during the haevy fighting near the La Basse Canal. I have his WW1 medals and can find his medal card (WO 372/7/36548) however i can find no other details of his service. It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. There is undoubtedly more that can be researched for him; please drop me a line: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk if you want to progress this. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. Construction General. Oh dear, Charlie. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. on demobilisation 1915- 19 Having looked in the London Gazette with no joy I just wondered if you knew if the Gymnastics Staff were a Corp in their own right or attached to a Regiment. I have found all of the 'relatively easy' information; medal rolls, CWGC mentions, memorials, a photo, soldier's effects, death cert, newspaper clippings, etc. Our Data . Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. 17th (Service) Battalion 25 May 1918: the 1st Provisional Garrison Guard Bn of the Labour Corps joined 176th Brigade in 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. Their troop had a monkey mascot . On the back it had Private J. Thanks for your help.I may be back in touch later on for further in/research that you do.Nick, Hi Paul I am hoping you can help me I am trying to trace as much information about my great granddad but have no family to help me. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. I also have Alan Grint's excellent The Faith and Fire within".I am seeking 2 things:A group photo of the Hexham (A company) and Corbridge (E Company) 1/4th NF (Territorials). Hi PaulA quick query. I may be able to tell you when the man joined, if he had served with another refgiment before, whether he survived the war; quite a lot in all probability. and "9th Company" on 'Burnt Records'.Interesting that you have P/2919 listed also! Other rank prisoners of war 1914. A German soldier, Horst Kallmeyer, found the diary and started to use it himself. Is it possible he initially joined the 1st Bttn and was transferred to the 2nd Battn around 1914?I hope you can help.Allan Ellner. Hi PaulIm researching info on my great great uncle Private Neil Steel 3500 5th Batt Cameron Highlanders. Can you tell me from his number when and which battalion he joined ? Many Thanks Pam, You need to contact he MoD, Pam. 2408 Military Provo Staff Corps, born 1882Richard Albert Williams, RAMC 7403266Are these people you would be able to find details on?Many thanks,Justin, Hi Paul, I am trying to find some information about my fathers uncle and guardian who faught in France in world war 1 in the Royal Warickshires his name was Bertie Horton and he was born in 1886 in Birmingham he survived the war and died in the 1970s.I cannot seem to fond any information on him why would that be. This comment has been removed by the author. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. 1848-1849 Punjab You do though get his age and an address and so it's a case of checking through other record series like census returns and BMDs to see if you can add anything else. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. Lived in warrington. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Is there any way i could find more information I have been trying to find him for 20years and would love to know where he died if possible he joined on the 6th December 1892 thank you BettyL, BettyLThe record doesn't tell you a great deal other than that he was with M Coy of the 4th Bn, Worcestershire Regt. A magnificent publication it is with its profusion of maps, illustrations and photos - each page of photos contains several. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. R S Bedachungen. He enlisted into the border regiment. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire Regiment Worcester 1950 British Army Military History Mercian at the best online prices at eBay! You need top contact the MoD. The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. His service records for this period appear to be lost and my son would like to know when and where he served as he wishes to honour his memory during the centenary commemorations. Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. Hello Paul,I have just found my grandfathers rein listener papers. I will definitely be recommending you to others who need help with their research.Kind regards,Ben, Hi PaulMy grandfather Edwin Whiting has records showingG/17901 East Kent Regiment 8th Battalion 65417 Royal Fusiliers 29th Battalion602625 London Regiment 18th Reserve BattalionWounded 14.11.17 (Wounded List 5416, 20.11.17)I just want to know about the movement between regiments and which one he was in when wounded.Any initial help gratefully received. His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. I don't know that there is anything I can help you with over and above this but do let me know if that is not the case.Paul. In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. But not one for the other service number.I have also found his personal effects record showing money paid to his mother at the end of the war. Hi just found a medal that says A.S Reid A&s Highlanders 2050.Any info would be great!. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great to open the space at the rear of the Town Hall to the public has been vetoed by the City Council, a body which is by no means progressive. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. Follow the link I give. Thanks in advance, Vanessa. etc. www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. 45146, and Rifle Brigade no. From there Sarah Ann met a James Ardis and they had six children all of which are on the 1901 and 1911 census. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. On 9 April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, during combat, Second lieutenant Myles went out alone several times in front of British advanced trenches to assist wounded men on the battlefield. "Pauls the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to Re Albert Napier Wallace. completely separate regimental number sequences. James was wounded (approx 1902) at Koster River, South Africa during the Second Boer War. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Highly recommended read. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. I have found his medal card, which states he was in 15th london regiment, 705282, 23rd London regiment, a/204954, and the ASC remounts, R/4/232361. I'm not sure how soon after they married, they ended up in Hamilton Barracks in Edinborough as their daughter (my great grandmother's birth certificate states her name Margaret Ann Killen b Nov 29/1888 at Hamilton signed William G.T. He was born in Birmingham Midlands. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. Find. Charles Rampton (G/9645 on Thiepval), 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 14-08-16 Info on London War memorialExtract from date of death 14-08-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/636-died-on-this-day-mon-14081916.html under Thiepval Memorial -G/9645 Private CHARLES RAMPTON 1st Bn. Military research. Born 1875 B,ham. Bond, regimental number 16478, Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry.Obviously Im not related to him, but would like to find out what ever I can about him. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. If this information is not immediately obvious it may still be possible to find out more about him. I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? Re Lance-Corporal Frederick Lascelles Brown try running some searches on my British Army Ancestors website here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, @K re your 16th December comment, do have a look at mt British Army Ancestors website and in particular the opening paragraph on the About page: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/about-us/, Hi, we are trying to find information about the photo that was posted on this page of your blog. Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. Re A Jacobs, it would be a case of checking through medal rolls, service records and possibly army lists in the hope of finding a match on that name. The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. I was wondering if there was a way to get further info on the facts of the medal. 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. 39796. CWGC and Soldiers Died state 1st Battalion West Yorks, but I have a photo showing 1/5th battalion. Do you know if any exist?Any additional info might you be able to discover?CheersJohn, Without checking my database it lookslike an early 1908/1909 enlistment into this TF battalion. His service number for example was 6, but I have found another record that looks like the same man with a service record of 10129 so i think he was renumbered as part of Kitchener's new army? 10188 Pte J Reid RM.I see that there is a Deal in Kent UK, but don't understand what RM stands for.Thanking you Alan KitchenSydney Australia, It's a Royal Marines number, Alan, and that' what the RM stands for. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. Notes. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. The 29th was formed in 1694 by Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards in London. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. Their battle honours include Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. Keep up the good work. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. The plans illustrate the engagements recorded in the book, and are designed to depict the part played by the several battalions in their battles and to enable the visitor to the battlefields to recognise the ground on which each fight took place, as much as to make clear the general course of those actions. Then home in 1902 & then joined up with the Royal munster fusliers 1st garrison & died in Italy in 1918 aged 43ys of age. Thanks. I can't find his service record. look for. His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. If you have an interesting photo relating to the Worcestershire Regiment and would like to submit a copy to this website then simply CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. I love the photos, That's why I'm researching, writing a blog about Alfred Reynolds L/5345, creating a web site, researching the 4th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment etc. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. If you need help See http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.html, hi, im looking for my 2nd great grandfather robert whanslaw. the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. I'm sure I will learn very quickly. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. It was towards the end of this service that Britain went to war meaning that he would have been recalled to the colours. Gloucestershire Regiment 5172001 - 5239000 Worcestershire Regiment 5239001 - 5328000 Royal Berkshire Regiment 5328001 - 5373000 Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 5373001 - 5429000 The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 5429001 - 5485000 Hampshire Regiment 5485001 - 5562000 Wiltshire Regiment 5562001 - 5608000 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. Finally the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment carried out a night attack (22nd/23rd July 1944) in which they suffered many casualties, including Major Peter Weston who was killed by machine gun fire at the top of Hill 112. It is possible that he may have changed his name to James Walker as his birth father was a George Walker and he used that name in 1971 when he eventually married my grandmother (4 children later lol). Wife Grace McLeod. The 2nd Battalion scouts were sent on ahead to reconnoitre and cut wire, led by Lieut. Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. The medal was originally awarded to infantry NCOs and men who had completed 21 years' good conduct. Family folkore says he signed up underage, so may well have been born post 1897.The London War Memorial online site gives quite a bit of information about the circumstances in which they each died.Perhaps you can let us know whether you can help us find out mnore (and if so, what sort of information and cost estimate) or point us in the right direction to uncover military records etc. Key to PRO Reference Please note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. I don't have that information to hand. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. British Army regiments. Thank you, Hello sir, looking for info on lance corporal c steele 4423 durham light infantry and in particular was he a deserter? Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. 1st Worcestershire Regiment - T/Lieutenant Colonel 23rd Brigade - Temporary Brigadier General 204992204993204994204995 Service Awards The British War Medal The 1914 Star The Allied Victory Medal Clasp to the 1914 Star 67913 Gallantry Awards & Honors 2778277927802781278227832784278527862787 Foreign Decorations & Awards Medal Rank Battalion Awarded

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