I think he served in the UK throughout WW1 and possibly served on searchlights at Scapa Flow. 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. Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. It won't costyou the odds either. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. Fred Harwood603. Paul. Is it possible to find out what the wounds were and where he sustained the?. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records; WO 339 - War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) Subseries within WO 339 - Officers Services (including Civilian Dependants and Military Staff Appointments): Long Service Papers; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Toggle hierarchy Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. full report costs from 50. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. 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. Many soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment have been awarded this medal since its introduction. Hi PaulI'm doing some research on my great grandfather and his possible military service in WW1.All I have is his name - Thomas Willis Elliott, born in 1898 in County Durham. 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! Born 1875 B,ham. Regimental number series. 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,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. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. Mike, can you drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. From researching I believe his service no is 2220.I believe he was still married to Mary when he married Margaret as I can find no death certificate for her.Any further information on Henry I would appreciate.Mary Scanlon. The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. respond to your enquiry by return, giving you a cost for the service if I think Other rank prisoners of war 1914. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. rank visitors / pageviews; 823833: atob.com. 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. Allan Matthew Hauxwell, I know he served in the Durham Light Infantry, his service number is listed as 7440. He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? Paul. First World War research. Hazel, please drop me a line. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. 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! 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. Many years ago (late 70s, early 80s) my dad worked on a local Sydney council, and one day he came home with a WWI 1914/15 star medal he found with some rubbish he was clearing up. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. His regiment # was 27224 and his rank was Lance Corporal. His name was Wilfred Oakes and his Army Number was 4128704. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. William Hunter. He was also in the Army where he served in India during a secondment to the Nagpur Railway, rifle volunteers where he made lieutenant. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). He never spoke of it, so there was no family information at all, other than from the documents above which have been kept for 100 years.Thank you so much for this wonderful blog which I found by accident having long given up hope of learning anything about his war year.David HortonAustralia. British regimental number research. Great grand father returned mission complete with no lives lost . 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. Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. Hence trying to check if my . Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. Allan EHe probably signed up in 1898 for 12 years which would have meant that he would have left the army in 1910. Pricing . the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. From there Sarah Ann met a James Ardis and they had six children all of which are on the 1901 and 1911 census. 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . Battalions served on the Western Front, in Gallipoli, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Italy; one battalion ended the war in North Persia. What was Intresting about him was he joined the Juke of Cornwalls light Infrenty in 1891 aged 16yrs old. I'm sure I will learn very quickly. It would also be worth checking with the Black Watch archive in Perth to see if they have enlistment books or any other details about this man. 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. Do you know how i can find any information on him regarding the war? many who fought for our country but who was dear to those left behind. Due to the heavy losses more pilots were required and officers from the Army where seconded to train as pilots. In the records it states his residence as Beggars Bush Barracks. service. His name was John Killen and was a Lance Corporal: Depot Highland Light Infantry. Please send me an email if you want me to undertake paid research. Overall, after a slow start in the 1880s, the Worcestershire Regiment finished as the sixth most successful recruiter of British Army infantry between 1881 and 1911. 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. I also have his big green Worcerestershire Regiment in the Great War book. Sign Up. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. . Hi Paul, A difficult one. In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. Phone Number +49 9837976333. 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. Talent Search Candidate Outreach Employer Branding ATS integrations. I don't really no much else about his life before he married my great grandmother.Regards Tracy Brook, Tracy, you will need to contact the MoD. Many Thanks Pam, You need to contact he MoD, Pam. He served In RGA as a gunner F Chapman service number 323023. He enlist in 1900 at the age of 18 and I believe served in the Boer War.Thank You, Hi when out metal dectecting found a Khedives's Star dating from 1880s reading up on this the individual whould sometimes have there number stamped on it,It has been stamped with RIR 682281would you be able to trace thisRegards Paul wilkin. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot and the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. It would be possible to research him more fully but a service reocrd does not appear to survive for him. 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. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. The Naval & Military Press has re-published, The Worcestershire Regiment in The Great War, "Arguably the finest regimental history even written. They lived in Cork city and had a family. Overview. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. most enquiries around within a week. Is that 3rd batalion?Kind regardsRobert, Hi Paul,I'm trying to find some more information about Arthur Smith, Rifle Brigade, 6726,POW. Any help would be grateful, Mark, re Gunner Chapman. 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. Hi Paul,I am currently researching my great grandfather Private John Horrigan for a history project at my school. At this moment I don't even know what battalion/unit he was in.Any assistance gratefully received.Nick. During the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940, Lieut. However I have his service numbers and am surprised to find he served in Royal Welsh Fusiliers - he came from West Yorks! On the back it had Private J. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? Key to PRO Reference Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. I have found all of the 'relatively easy' information; medal rolls, CWGC mentions, memorials, a photo, soldier's effects, death cert, newspaper clippings, etc. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 29th and 36th Regiments of Foot were merged as part of the Childers Reforms, but it can trace its history back a further 200 years. Register. if you have a medal named with a number and regiment that do not match as per the list below.) Special Reserve and Territorial Force battalions operated any more info is appreciated, especially a photo since we cant find one, hi Paul, I am looking for information on two Sherwood Foresters from world war 2. the first is Thomas Bell the second is Robert (Bob)Perry 4618520. Do you know any of the names of the soldiers in your photo of the royal artillery please?I would also be interested in finding out more about my great grandfathers service in Ww1 if you are able to help. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). If so its my great great grandfather and i would be interested in anything you can find on him. I've been researching 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 . Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. 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. He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. 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! 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. India & has king & queens clap medals. http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/, Thanks Paul, didn't know that site existed, some great information, Good afternoon Paul, I am researching my great granddad war history.I was told the following:First name(s) SelwynLast name RatledgeService number 316754, 651957Rank PrivateCorps Northumberland Fusiliers, Labour CorpsService record Soldier Number: 316754, Rank: Private, Corps: Northumberland FusiliersService record 2 Soldier Number: 651957, Rank: Private, Corps: Labour CorpsWhat I would like to know what battalion was he with when in service please, Paul316754 looks like a TF number to me: 21st Provisional Battalion, later 35th Battalion. James Rampton (P/252 at Beaumont Hamel), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16.Extract from date of death 03-09-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=03%2F09%2F1916 under HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL (85)P/252 Rifleman RAMPTON 16th Bn. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. 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. 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. Do you know if his military records may have survived? Don't confuse him with 10129 who will be a different man. The genealogist has also indexed these. He was given a section "D" discharge from the 2nd Bttn on 29 december 1915. R S Bedachungen. Mar 2020 - Present3 years 1 month. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can take it from there. Hello, I am looking for information on Frank Aubrey Rawlings 20th L.A.S.S. ", Worcestershire . Age: 31. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. Two were with the Middlesex Regiment [one private one (non) commissioned officer, one reciord says Seargent one says Corporal] are commemorated on Thiepval (where my daughter is currently working as an intern for CWGC) and one at Bauomont Hamel.1. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. From there I'm not sure what transpired. I am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). RFC men Chelsea Pensioners Battalion Commanders Absent Voters Lists HISTORY Timeline 29th History 1694 to 1750 Farrington Documents 1694-1710 Brabant 1705 Barcelona 1705 Ramillies 1706 1751 to 1799 Belle-Isle 1761 Boston Massacre 1770 Bangalore 1791 1st June 1794 1800 to 1840 Rolica 1808 Vimiera 1808 Talavera 1809 His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Eventually he joined the 8th Hussars as a farrier No 314829 his residence at the time of his marriage was Cavalry Barracks, Fulford road, York this was on 27 February 1926, he was 31 years old. Fiona, start with the basics and identify his medal index card and medal roll entries. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. Nr then . Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. Dave Were, it would be possible to work that out. 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.. At least I now have a first name for him.Regards,Scott. 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. 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. Re Albert Napier Wallace. 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. If I don't think I can add anything I will tell you, but if I Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. DAS WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. And can you find out about their POW history too? I am by know means an expert on these matters. Keith, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can discuss next steps. 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. The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? He discharged, my dad thinks, in 1945. Hi Paul I'm researching my GT grandfather Thomas Lynch who appears on the 1911 cencus for the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers serving in South Africa. 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? BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! Military career Myles was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, British Army, attached to 9th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. It served in France and Belgium in the . I am struggling to find any information in the Army records about him - Robert Stenhouse Hanley born in West Derby 19/10/1887 and according to his Teacher Registration Certification he was in the Army as above. So I hope I can pick up the twitter lingo very quickly as I don't want to annoy and turn people off. There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. ZU VERKAUFEN! Thanks Pam. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and I'll get back to you. Everyone is welcome to make a post on the forum!!!! Mark. Lived in warrington. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. If this information is not immediately obvious it may still be possible to find out more about him. When he was fit again he was sent to join the Worcestershire Regiment. 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 have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. Preserves the heritage and traditions of both the regular and reserve elements of the Mercian Regiment and its predecessors, originally the 29th Foot. Free shipping for many products! Middlesex Regiment http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37130&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=thomas&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.8iP1dAux.fcIRQ5co.dpbsListed as Age 31 and rank as Corporal (north Kensington would be the right town of residence)Bizarrely census shows his year of birth as 1891 which make him more like 25 years old at death3. This is all I know, as like lots of other children he did not talk to me of the war very much.He was.. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. But see what they say. 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 . Then home in 1902 & then joined up with the Royal munster fusliers 1st garrison & died in Italy in 1918 aged 43ys of age. Thank you for visiting this blog. | BillionGraves Email paulcanixon@yahoo.co.ukPaul, I'd be grateful for any information that would help me understand the role that my maternal grandfather played in WW1. He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. If you can find the men on my https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ site then the answer would be "yes". My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. 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. CLICK HERE. He was killed in action rather than died of wounds. & served in Africa. Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. Thank you, Ashley. I've borrowed the image on this post from the. Alexander Reid, 9th (TF) Battalion. Frank, I'd need to research him. Pagination. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. 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. We'd also love some photos as we have none. During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. The Worcestershire Regiment lost some 10,000 men during the conflict. Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment.
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