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. What was Intresting about him was he joined the Juke of Cornwalls light Infrenty in 1891 aged 16yrs old. I am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). Website. In the absence of a service record, the next best route is to work out when he joined the different regiments by looking at when the regimental numbers would have been issued. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. I do not see email addresses. 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. 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. 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. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. 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. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? He enlisted into the border regiment. Monday 4th August 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the World War One. Veterans and guests of the 1st Battalion, N. W. Europe(1944-45) met for their last annual reunion dinner on Sat. Mark. 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 want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. and that his number was 4134. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. Thank you for visiting this blog. 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. 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. 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. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. 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.. Throughout the book reference is made to the Regimental dress and uniform with details of badges and insignia. He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. The medal was originally awarded to infantry NCOs and men who had completed 21 years' good conduct. D Phillips41223 David PhillipsLance Corporal1914Norfolk Regiment. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. Hi Paul,I am desperately trying to find information on my Grandfather who served in the Coldstream Guards during WW2. They also provide advise. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. Hello Paul - I am doing some WW1 research on my grandfather Stanley Riccalton who was from Wallsend-on- Tyne and the only record can find for someone of that name is in the Dorsetshire regiment number 28111. That rules out the man of the same name I saw with Boer War service wih this regiment then. He served in RFA for 5 years 207 days. He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. He enlisted in Ripon I believe (he lived there). You have completely missed the whole point of the blog. Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. 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. Dave Were, it would be possible to work that out. 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. 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. First World War research. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . My data would ascertain when he enlisted.Consider setting up a one page website - or blog - where you can publish information about him and which will be picked up by search engines and could, in due course, lead people to contact you with information.Good luckPaul. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. 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 . It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. [1] Worcestershire Regiment 5651 Private [2] Devonshire Regiment 1528 Private [3] Worcestershire Regiment 242012 Private [4] Royal Engineers 499942 Private [5] Royal Engineers WR10499 Private : Link: 30182: Manley, William J: Worcestershire Regiment: 260295: Private [1] Worcestershire Regiment 260295 Private [2] Labour Corps 510297 Private . 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. most enquiries around within a week. Lauren, please see the last paragraph on this blog post regarding WW2 records. 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 . !Christopher Hebden had previous service in Scarborough Police and Monmouthshire Constabulary plus years of experience with horses, prior to joining up.Please let me know if you'd like more details - including sight of photos. Re 9666 Farrington, you can search for this man on my British Army Ancestors webiste: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, Re 7440 Hauxwell; Ashley you can download his record from Findmypast. ).Best regards,Scott. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. 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? Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. Thanks Kind Regards Michael Lindsay. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) India & has king & queens clap medals. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. 1845-1846 Sutlej I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. 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 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! I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. Private Harold Sissons, Service No. In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. 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. 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?) Our family didnt really know much about him and I was hoping to find out more many thanks, Kevin, Hallo Paul,I am trying to find information about my grandfather Patrick Quinn's WW1 service record. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. 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 CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. Killed in action 29 Jan 1916, buried Rifle House cemetery, Belgium. 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. If you have access to Ancestry.co.uk try searching for Service Records and Pension Records for Army numbers either side of 24272 with Oxford* in the Regiment box. 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. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. When available photos, family and other details may also be included. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. He'd have been given a new number, Trevor. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment bringing in German prisoners captured during the attack on La Boisselle, France, 3 July 1916. . Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. He had 5 brothers (maybe 6) who fought in the war. 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. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of 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. 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. 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. The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. Military research. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. Click here or image for details, This database contains over 50,000 names and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. It was then the custom for Regiments to be named after their Colonels, and this new Regiment was named Farringtons Regiment of Foot. I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. 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. 1 to 294,000. 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). The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. 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 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. The email is included (under Step 1, above) but maybe I need to make that clearer. Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. 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. For everything else, try me. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. He returned to active service after that. 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . He served In RGA as a gunner F Chapman service number 323023. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. You can also post questions about the regiment. Thank you, Ashley. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. He was James Paterson Reid, formerly Paterson, born in 1896 in Aberdeen. hello Paul, i am trying to find records for my great great grandfather Pryse Lloyd, he was born on 13th of august 1881 in Llananno, Radnorshire. All Ive been able to find is a copy of his medal card (which doesnt have much info on it), and Im assuming some sort of dispatch note that has him and two other soldiers listed as dangerously ill from Malaria. Hello, I am looking for information on Frank Aubrey Rawlings 20th L.A.S.S.
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