These were gleaned from his post WW1 medal papers, his marriage certificate and his childrens baptism records, however as I can find no service records for WW1 I suspect they were unfortunately destroyed. Notes. 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 . The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. I'm not sure of the circumstance but my great great grandmother Sarah Ann and my great grandmother Margaret Ann ended up in Belfast (I'm not certain if that was John Killen's home where family lived) or why they ended up t here since Sarah Ann listed her family living in Wicklow. Born 1875 B,ham. Hello, i am trying to find out my Fathers service number in order for me to gain his service records. Support Connect. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. He served with the Warwickshire R.G.A. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. 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. CLICK HERE. i have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) Global rank 823 835; Daily visitors-Daily pageviews-Pageviews per user: 0: Rating; Status: Online: Latest check: . Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. At this moment I don't even know what battalion/unit he was in.Any assistance gratefully received.Nick. I have no references at all for my grandfather's enlistment, his number was 10944 which would give his enlistment around 23/12/1907 (he did say he joined up because he couldn't face another winter picking sprouts! Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. Moderators:Kevin Lynott, peter, LarsA Post a new topic 117 topics Page 1of 3 1, 2, 3 Topics Replies Views 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. 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. We'd also love some photos as we have none. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? Regiment/Corps. First of all, please send me an email. Ive found the service record for one of the other two, Private George William Port (it is listed as Pte G. Part), and in his service record it has him being reported as dangerously ill from Malaria on 24th September, 1917, so Id assume J. Husband of Margaret (King) married 1913 and father to Evelyn born 1914. 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?) The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. According to the caption, it shows a sergeant and a private in 1897. 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). I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. Service records for all of the sample numbers and dates below survive in the series, at the National Archives (and also online at. Hence trying to check if my . Mark. 1951-1952 Malaya Hi, I am trying to research my Grandfather, Thomas Richardson. Bond was reported at a similar date.Any further information you could give me would be greatly appreciated (even if its just his first name! Hi Paul, trying to trace any additional military service information on Arthur Thomas Taylor, 2nd Battalion, Ox & Buck, reg number 8967. Ray Asst. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. Hi paul. Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. I couldn't see that a service record survives for this man though and so you'll have difficulty proving categorically that this is him.Paul. If he did serve overseas, the suggestion would be that he served with a different regimental number, but at this stage I can see nothing else for him that would help you build a better picture. Re Percy Wesley, find his British War and Victory Medal roll entry on Ancestry and then use that information to summon up the war diaries. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. Thank you especially for your Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. General Service Hat. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. They were both named Charles Flynn. Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. After considering various factors, explained in his very informative preface, the author decided to present this history as one general story in which the number of the battalion concerned is printed in the margin of the pages dealing with its deeds. How old was he in 1911? I don't know the namesof the other men. Russell, re the Black Watch. If I don't think I can add anything I will tell you, but if I You need top contact the MoD. 1st Invalids - 41st (Welsh) Regiment of Foot later The Welsh Regiment (first raised as the Regiment of Invalids, in 1688) Agile and Bolton Wanderers - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Ally Sloper's Cavalry - Army Service Corps (humorous back . It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Keep up the good work. Do you know approximately when he was born? 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. But please see the RESEARCH tab on this blog. 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. He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. 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. & served in Africa. 1845-1846 Sutlej Hello, could you give an example of what you're able to find out about the average soldier for your paid service? If you have a specific query please drop me a line at the address above and I'll tell you whether I can help or not. I've only found access to records after 1920 so far. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. He enlisted in Ripon I believe (he lived there). Their battle honours include Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans and guests of the 1st Battalion, N. W. Europe(1944-45) met for their last annual reunion dinner on Sat. In fact, there are over 43,000 Worcestershire Regiment pension and service records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Wilson 274na follower Higit pang impormasyon Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: Worcestershire Regiment - regular battalions - 188. Follow the link for more information. His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. Second World War and post 1920 service He served in RFA for 5 years 207 days. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. It was retitled as 17th Garrison Bn of the Worcestershire Regiment on 25 May 1918 18 June 1918: transferred to 121st Brigade in 40th Division 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 . He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. He could have joined as a boy from the age on 14 but it was equally possible he could have lied about his age. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. Poole. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. service. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Raymond, please email me the photo and I'll take a look: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, Hi, i'm sorry but on the research page I cannot see how to contact you by email, could you please tell me where the email link is?Thank YouPaul Wilson. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. I am looking for information regarding my Grand Father Andrew J Farrington Service number 9666 who served in the RDF or the Connaught Rangers during WWIIs there a data base or data that you can point me to Thank you. Visit the RESEARCH tab on this blog. Yes please, Mike. 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. Re Alexander HunterCareer soldier, joined the BW in 1904, probably a reservist by 1914. Phone Number +49 9837976333. Find. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. This will capture both Oxford, Oxfordshire, I have done this for a few Yeomanry units and typically one finds a surviving Service record within 20-30 numbers either side. What records do you check? I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. 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. The Worcestershire Regiment was formed on the 1st July 1881; the 1st Battalion from the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd Battalion from the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. The only information I have on him (James Law) is that he may have joined up at the Hulme Barracks (near his home). My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. 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. For everything else, try me. 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 I have records of both his King & Queens medals from the Second Boer War. you found for me is most impressive.". There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. I found military records for one of the other soliders in the photo, he was in 2 Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys 2658 elisted 1884 so I'm hoping my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay was also in 2 Dragoons RSG - I cannot find anything on him althought this could be down to spelling errors or burnt documents. I think he served in the UK throughout WW1 and possibly served on searchlights at Scapa Flow. 1848-1849 Punjab Haskett-Smith and Sergt. Poole, with many others were killed. I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. it seems likely that he followed his brother Maurice Lloyd into the 121st royal field artillery (38th welsh) in the later part of world war one. By July 1916 this had reached 421. His occupation was porter.However, previously Henry married Mary Coakley in Mallow Registry Office in 1890. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. You can request this yourself and photograph the pages but iy you don;t have the time or inclination for this, please drop me a line: paulcanixon@gmail.com or paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. Numbers issued from about 1912 appear with the 4/ prefix: 507 joined on the 17th June 1908 826 joined on the 28th April 1909 1138 joined on the 6th May 1910 1313 joined on the 13th January 1911 4/1477 joined on the 15th January 1912 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. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. First World War research. 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? It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. Monday 4th August 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the World War One. Preserves the heritage and traditions of both the regular and reserve elements of the Mercian Regiment and its predecessors, originally the 29th Foot. We believe they were both 2nd battalion in Africa and they were both POWs. Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. he was in the duke of cornwalls. Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. I have been told that he got medals too, but still unable to find anything.Surely if he was discharged unfit medically then why would Nr have been reinstated a year later? Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. British Army regiments. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. I am doing some research into 8471 L/Cpl Ernest Walker 2nd Royal Berks who was KIA on 1/7/1916. The 2nd Battalion scouts were sent on ahead to reconnoitre and cut wire, led by Lieut. I assumed he emigrated to Australia at some point, but I dont even know what his first name is. The genealogist has also indexed these. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. Here is what I have:Name - Leslie Fotherby Dixon, born Leeds, Yorkshire 1890-03-14Served - 1914 until 1919-03-14Rank - SergeantRegiment - Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the LineRegimental # - 260003Sub Unit - Corps of Hussars. We would love to find out more about this soldier, and also to try and solve the mystery of how it came into my grandparents possession. 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. 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 Construction General. 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. 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. During the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940, Lieut. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. Or is it possible he lied abt his age? He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. Can you let me know Many thanks Trevor. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. There is a good chance that he continued to serve after the vital 1921 cut-off date for records and that his service record is still held by the Ministry of Defence. Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. Only my grandfather Thomas and 1 brother (Christopher) survived. Amalgamated in 1970 from the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, the WFR served Worcestershire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, and Nottinghamshire, in the Midlands of England. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Allbut P Sergt DCM 13388 : Newspaper Photo Atkinson M P Captain : Short Record Of Service Beacham C J Lt : Photo Binder A E L 2nd Lt : Group Photo Boucher W E Captain : Group Photo Bowman A H Lt : Group Photo Brown E H Pte : Short Record Of Service Butcher C L Captain : Group Photo