1; 2; 3; 500; Next; Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. Thank you, Hello sir, looking for info on lance corporal c steele 4423 durham light infantry and in particular was he a deserter? From his medal record it says 3/Bedf.r. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. He enlisted in Ripon I believe (he lived there). Contact details of PRO at Kew. R S Bedachungen. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. I don't know the namesof the other men. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. Yes please, Mike. 1921-1939 First of all, please send me an email. 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. 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. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. 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. I think he served in the UK throughout WW1 and possibly served on searchlights at Scapa Flow. 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? 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. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. Number Block. Visit the RESEARCH tab on this blog. 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. The Worcestershire Regiment lost some 10,000 men during the conflict. im thinking of going to the royal welsh museum in Brecon. and "9th Company" on 'Burnt Records'.Interesting that you have P/2919 listed also! Number 1457 I believe. 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. . Hi Paul,Forgive me if I'm being daft and misreading the info on this blog, but my great grandfather's two regimental numbers from the medal card don't seem to fit in with the ones listed. Ill just work on my twitter construction.I'm pleased you have found a name for the man. Allan EHe probably signed up in 1898 for 12 years which would have meant that he would have left the army in 1910. ", Worcestershire 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 During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. The cap badge at this time took the star device from the 29th and the motto, FIRM, from the 36th, believed to have been awarded to them for their service at the Battle of Lauffield, 1747, although not . 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. We know he served in North Africa. All best Tony, Have a look at this link, Tony, and in particular the card for John F Jones who was a TF man with two numbers: https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/how-to-research-a-soldier/campaign-medal-records/how-to-interpret-a-campaign-medal-index-card/, That's great cheers Paul and thanks again.Take careTony, Good Evening, looking for info on William S Hutchins RN 203247, Middlesex Rgmt 5418, RFC 78914. Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. Haskett-Smith and Sergt. Between 1st July 1881 and 24th August 1891, the regiment recruited just 2991 men, an annual average of 294 men per annum. He was discharged in 1915. The detail you have Find. He possibly worked in a coal mine before enlisting - maybe 1904? In the records it states his residence as Beggars Bush Barracks. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. Geoff's Great War Regiment A-Z List< - hut-six.co.uk Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? See the research tab. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. Would you have that record? His research has enabled me to 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? This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. Great grand father returned mission complete with no lives lost . I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. The Gloucestershire Regiment Regimental Special British Soldier In The I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. I am by know means an expert on these matters. 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. 39796. I don't have that information to hand. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. But his father was galway born. Record for G. H. Tyler 23 September 1917 in Bailleul Communal Cemetery and Extension, Bailleul, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) The morning of 18th November 1944 saw the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment move across the Dutch/German boarder and commenced their attack on German soil to take the village of Tripsrath. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. Army Service Numbers 1920 - 1942 - North East Medals 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. 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. If you'd like me to research him more, please visit the RESEARCH tab. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. 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 The Worcestershire Regiment dates back to 1694 when Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards raised a new regiment in London. Warriors United Kingdom 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. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. Worcestershire Regiment - Wikiwand Fiona, start with the basics and identify his medal index card and medal roll entries. 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? & served in Africa. 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 managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. Only my grandfather Thomas and 1 brother (Christopher) survived. According to the caption, it shows a sergeant and a private in 1897. Any guidance on twitter etiquette would be welcomeThe Tweet made was just to make a comment on the photograph I'd seen about the cap badges. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. Looking for Stephen Collins Connaught rangers and transfers to royal Irish he sign up 14-10-1914 and was discharged 31-3-1920 I think his number is 4504 any more info on him please. 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. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. It reads "See or Sec No 1-329 RFA Gnr 2229, also Durham LI , 44720 France 19/10/15.James P REID.Best regards,Julia, Paul,Are you able to find pictures? 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. to form the Worcestershire Regiment. He was killed in action rather than died of wounds. Thanks for your help Paul. Recruiting in the Worcestershire Regiment was a slow and often tedious affair in the 1880s. I am interested in discovering which Battalion he actually joined / served with but his service record is not available (destroyed). Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. It was introduced to be a working . As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. Transvaal 1899 !!! 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. See http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.html, hi, im looking for my 2nd great grandfather robert whanslaw. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. In 1870, this qualifying period was reduced to 18 years. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. Understanding World War II Army service numbers - Family Tree The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. Hello Paul,I have just found my grandfathers rein listener papers. 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. 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. Overview. The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. The information was presented to me in a way that was easy to read and understand. rank visitors / pageviews; 823833: atob.com. Hi Paul,I am desperately trying to find information on my Grandfather who served in the Coldstream Guards during WW2. His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. The Naval & Military Press has re-published, The Worcestershire Regiment in The Great War, "Arguably the finest regimental history even written. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) 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. a number of regiments containing large centres of population formed additional regular battalions. 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. British regimental number research. 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. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. 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. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Do you know if his military records may have survived? Would it not have been superceded later? Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. Absolutely brilliant. What do you recommendHis name was Thomas Layman Daniels born in 1886 and residing in Hinton, Northants.Many thanks Dominic, By all means drop me a line with the photograph, Dominic and I'll see if that provides any clues. By the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. 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 do not see email addresses. No further details known. From June 1952 to . So my research was following the wrong man. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. That's brilliant, thanks very much for that Paul but how would the medal card confirm this ? 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. 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? 21 men of Ross . which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. His Army Number is 12398, and he enlisted about 28 November 1914, and he was assigned to the 13th Bn.If you can help me with and other information, I would be much obliged.Terry Whittaker, Hello Terry, this man does have surviving papers. deal. Worcestershire Regiment - DCM Medals Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Blazer badge [27012] at the best online prices at eBay! 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. Due to the heavy losses more pilots were required and officers from the Army where seconded to train as pilots. Thank you, Ashley. Hi Paul,I am currently researching my great grandfather Private John Horrigan for a history project at my school. service was fast, efficient and brilliant. 9,460 officers and men gave their lives, 71 Battle Honours were awarded and eight VCs one of whom, attached to the RFC, was the . Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. "Pauls Please drop me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you would like to know more about pursuing this angle. He could have joined as a boy from the age on 14 but it was equally possible he could have lied about his age. Pricing . Keith, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can discuss next steps. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? What was Intresting about him was he joined the Juke of Cornwalls light Infrenty in 1891 aged 16yrs old. Enlisted 29/12/1915. 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 have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. For everything else, try me. The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Any help appreciated. 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 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. Das Worcestershire Regiment Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. Ltd by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. Army Numbers - British Army Numbers of WW2 General Service Hat. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. Thanks. Any direction on this would be gratefully received. Military Badge The Worcestershire Regiment British Army Infantry 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). 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 . Free shipping for many products! I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire rifle volunteers Sweetheart Brooch Veteran Badge Cast Bronze at the best online prices at eBay! Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. This comment has been removed by the author. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16.
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