The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. Ben, thank you for taking the time and trouble to say so; it was my pleasure to be able to help you. I also have a copy of his death certificate from India.I wonder if there are attestation or service records pertaining to this Private that have survived or have I seen all that is possible. Nevertheless it would be possible to work out date of joining and dates of transfer. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. On John and Sarah's marriage certificate entry it states his parents as Thomas and Jane Killen (dead) and Sarah O'Neill parents as Michael and Kate O'Neill. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. I am interested in discovering which Battalion he actually joined / served with but his service record is not available (destroyed). Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. Note though that these numbers are only for regular back to the numbering: 6383 joined on 3rd June 1901 6656 joined on 13th January 1902 7445 joined on 2nd January 1903 8196 joined on 29th January 1904 9259 joined on 27th May 1905 That rules out the man of the same name I saw with Boer War service wih this regiment then. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. Between 1891 and 1901 the regiment recruited close to 3,400 men, improving its recruitment rate for the decade to an average of 345 men per annum, and finishing in twenty-sixth place. This comment has been removed by the author. Phone Number +49 9837976333. There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. Hello,This is so through!I have the medal card for my Grandfather Alexander Mark T.F. Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. We know that he became a POW and was held in Germany, is there anyway of knowing precisely which camp or camps he was held at? If this can be done i will email you the information i have later today.Regards, Kevinp84 please see here regarding photos: http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,My name is John and I am researching my Great Grandfather.Victor Elton SCOTTSergeant785 1/4th Northumberland FusiliersHexham A Company.KIA 26 April 1915St Julien (2nd battle of Ypres)Mentioned on the Menin Gate.I cannot find his service records, I fear they were burnt as many were in the blitz of WW2. Can you tell me from his number when and which battalion he joined ? service. I don't know the namesof the other men. His occupation was porter.However, previously Henry married Mary Coakley in Mallow Registry Office in 1890. What Many Thanks Pam, You need to contact he MoD, Pam. First of all, please send me an email. Best Regards Andy. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality Reproduction at the best online prices at eBay! Thanks, Please drop me a line at the email address above, including your grandfather's regimental numbers, and I'll let you know what I can provide.Paul, Hi Paul, I am researching a 4039 3rd Dragoon Man James Simpson Reid, and with this regimental number it appears that he joined just before the Boer War. I have a lot of info already regarding medal entitlements, etc. Highly recommended read. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. After basic training he was posted to the 11 th (Lonsdale) Battalion, the Border Regiment, then serving in France and Flanders in July 1917 (his regimental number changed to 28860). Nr then . Thank you especially for your Thanks Paul,I appreciate your quick reply. During the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940, Lieut. Any advice on how I can gather information. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. He could have joined as a boy from the age on 14 but it was equally possible he could have lied about his age. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. Pricing . 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. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 2/10 Downloaded from old.ijm.org on March 3, 2023 by guest 1938-1939 Palestine It would be possible to research him more fully but a service reocrd does not appear to survive for him. Any help would be grateful, Mark, re Gunner Chapman. We now have the information we were seeking and also have the location of his resting place in Aire and plan to visit next year on what will be his and the nations centenary. I have the attestation records and discharge docs, as well as medal index, for my Great Grandad - 3rd Battn Royal Berks 1894, moved to 2nd Battn 1900 and deployed to Africa, then reenlisted ASC 1915 and served in WW1.I've tried to piece together all the contents, but some of the abbreviations mean nothing to me. He returned to active service after that. Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. I will Look forward to hearing from you. Seales was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in May 1915, and attached to the 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment for service as part of the West African . Can you help with my investigation?Rhiannon Elizabeth Daye, Have a look at the ICRC site to see if there is a PoW record for him, Rhiannon: https://grandeguerre.icrc.org/. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. Number Block. 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. And can you find out about their POW history too? Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. 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. Is it possible to find out what the wounds were and where he sustained the?. Military career Myles was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, British Army, attached to 9th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. I also know that he served 12 years in the Dorset Regiment during the Boer war, where he was present at 2 campaigns, was wounded twice and received 2 medals, however I can find trace of him for this period. Please drop me a line to [email protected] and I'll get back to you. He possibly has a summary of service in WO 76 at The National Archives. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? 1845-1846 Sutlej You need top contact the MoD. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. 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 Devonshire Regiment 5608001 - 5662000 Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. 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. A source, date, and location would be appreciated. Any help you may be able to give me would be greatly appreciated. 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 . 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! Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? 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. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. Rachel. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. Worcestershire Regiment: 37473: Private [1] Worcestershire Regiment 37473 Private [2] Army Service Corps M/395216 Private : Link: 47899: Wadams, William N: Worcestershire Regiment: 38248: Private--Link: 47900: Waddell, George: Worcestershire Regiment: 61973: Gunner [1] Royal Garrison Artillery 133292 Gunner [2] Worcestershire Regiment 61973 . The book opens with a very interesting account of the regiment in the years before the war, beginning at the turn of the century, and there is a very comprehensive index of 25 pages. The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Hi Paul,We are trying to locate my Great Grandfathers grave which would be in Belgium as he was killed in action in the 1st World War. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 2/23 Downloaded from tools.ijm.org on March 3, 2023 by guest Barnes 1930 . I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. Middlesex Regiment Details on London War Memorial Websitehttp://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=42653&limit=50&offset=0&sort=&a=Westbourne%20Park&f=First%20Name&s=Last%20Name&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.aku6Qree.k0hVc5ls.dpbsCensus indicates year of birth as 1883 which ties in with listed age at death of 33.2. The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). It won't costyou the odds either. Frank, I'd need to research him. Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. Do you know why they were missed? Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! This website covers key areas such as history, battalions, colonels, emblems and badges, regimental colours . 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 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. He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? Age: 31. Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. Keep up the good work. I can't find his service record. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". Hi Paul Can you find military photos of my great great grandfather he was in ww1 he was in royal inniskilling fusiliers if you can let me know Thanks K. Hello I am serving in the military and I am trying to find some information about my wife's great grandfather. . Hello Paul, I was hoping to attach a photo of the back of a WW1 postcard I have. . 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. I'm a bit puzzled about the military background of my g-great grandfather. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. Re 1/4th East Yorks, your best hope will be if he appears on an International Red Cross 'missing' list as these often give company details. Any information would be welcome, thanks. http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,Just like to say a big thanks for your work on researching the First World War army records of my wife's grandfather Harry Blundell.Although I've done a fair amount of family research myself, this is a very specialised field and your work saved me a huge amount of time and effort and I probably would not have found out as much anyway.So, anyone out there who is investigating ancestors involved in the Great War I would strongly recommend getting an expert to help you out and there is probably no better place to start than with Paul: he's quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable.Thanks again, Simon Thompson. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) Global rank 823 835; Daily visitors-Daily pageviews-Pageviews per user: 0: Rating; Status: Online: Latest check: . 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. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. Hello,I am trying to source any additional info on Edward Broderick ( also recorded as Edward George) He was a member of 2nd Batt Connaught Rangers Private 5259. According to the caption, it shows a sergeant and a private in 1897. - Trying to track him between the census of 1901 when he was living with his mum as a child, and the 1911 census when he wasn't there but was possibly in India.How he came about to be renumbered?He was killed in action, i think possible Pleogsteert wood. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608. Please drop me a line to [email protected]. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. This is a great piece of work and must rank as one of the finest of the Great War regimental histories, many would say the finest, and I wouldn't argue. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. rank visitors / pageviews; 823833: atob.com. The names of any siblings? The 3rd Battalion was raised on the 14th February and the 4th Battalion on the 10th March. But his father was galway born. I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. respond to your enquiry by return, giving you a cost for the service if I think The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. Data-as-a-Service Data Management Data Enrichment API & Webhooks. . to determine parameters for when your own Worcestershire Regimentancestor I am trying to find photos of him and his battalion? From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. Bid Live on Lot 812 in the Antiques to include sections of guns, weapons, medals, militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys, scientific instruments, weights & scales, cameras Auction from Stroud Auctions Ltd.. Due to the heavy losses more pilots were required and officers from the Army where seconded to train as pilots. "Pauls 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. 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. A few emails and following a very reasonable fee , Paul provided us with documents and a lovely very sensitive report about my great uncle Leslie Pope who served in the oxford and bucks infantry in 1918 . [12] Regular Army Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? Can you let me know Many thanks Trevor. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. Paul, you can drop me a line to [email protected]. I do not see email addresses. & served in Africa. In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? I bought the card many years ago and sold it in 2011. 45146, and Rifle Brigade no. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button, FIRM, King's Crown, 25.5 mm, JR Gaunt at the best online prices at eBay! 1939-1947 WW 2 I recently came into possession of a Service Bible relating to James Arthur Cotterill, Regimental Number 32321. CLICK HERE. He joined in 1917 and went out to France in April 1918, and I know much about the battle in which he went missing, presumed killed, but I can't identify which trench he would have been in unless I can find out his company. Where would I find that kind of record? What was Intresting about him was he joined the Juke of Cornwalls light Infrenty in 1891 aged 16yrs old. . William Hunter. I don't have that information to hand. 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . 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. If he died during WW1 he will be on the CWGC website somewhere: https://www.cwgc.org/, Hi Paul, I am trying to research my grandfather & Great grandfather:William Williams, No. Any help appreciated. The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. Notes. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. Use the regimental numbers and dates on which these were issued, below, The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. Thanks Kind Regards Michael Lindsay. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. My grandfather and great uncle served in the 4th Battalion and although I've got their service numbers, and much more, I couldn't nail down an enlistment year for my grandfather. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn Hi Paul,I am researching my Great Grandfather,I know he was called William George Daye, he was a private in the Army Service Corps, having enlisted in 1914 his number is 195348 and I have his medals but I can't find his enlistment record, there is also a family rumour that he was a POW in the later part of the war. He was called up in early 1918 and went into baracks in Doncaster initially.His regimental number was 95608, 13th battalion DLI.His demob account was paid in 3 instalments in Jan 1919.Is it at all possible to find out anything about his service in 1918? Page 1 of 500. Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. He was born in Birmingham Midlands. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. Coy. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. Born 1907 in Dunfermline to Janet Hunter, same mother as Alexander despite the 20yr age gap. Cherry on the cake would be if you could perhaps find any war diary entries to show his movements in Africa and/or France.Cheers, Keith. Thanks Chris. Mar 2020 - Present3 years 1 month.