Have you seen them all? I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. Some 65 years later the diary was found by the grandson of Horst Kallmeyer whilst clearing out his grandparents apartment. . I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. How on earth would I be able to publish every single regimental number issued and the date on which it was issued? Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. service. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. He discharged, my dad thinks, in 1945. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. 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. I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. Ill just work on my twitter construction.I'm pleased you have found a name for the man. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. ; Well you know how it is.Once again thanksRegardsNick, Paul provided an unbelievable service.I didn't have too much detail I could provide and even that was sketchy but after a few emails which paul was very quick to respond to in order to discuss various avenues,the information I received back surpassed my expectations. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. Or do you just want to see what others are saying? 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. 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. I have found his medal card, which states he was in 15th london regiment, 705282, 23rd London regiment, a/204954, and the ASC remounts, R/4/232361. 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. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. Fiona, start with the basics and identify his medal index card and medal roll entries. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. Sign Up. The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. Stacke, (of the 314427636243 . Rachel, thanks for commenting. And of course we've all learned something new re the cap badge.The very reason why I want to get involved. If you know when he was born, this could also provide some pointers - at least you'd have a date range, albeit a large range. Best Regards Andy. 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. The Regiment was on a number of subsequent occasions commanded by officers from the same source. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. Keep up the good work. Key to PRO Reference 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! Many Thanks Pam, You need to contact he MoD, Pam. Hi there PaulDo you know how I could go about researching a man who was a Staff Instructor in the Army Gymnastics Staff between 15-19. Coy. 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. He was born in Birmingham Midlands. 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? www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. Register. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. I've been researching I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Don't confuse him with 10129 who will be a different man. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. 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? Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. You have completely missed the whole point of the blog. Is it possible to find out what the wounds were and where he sustained the?. Doesn't even have to be a relative. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular 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! Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. Also consider contacting the Westren Front Association to see if they hold pension details for him: https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/all-about-the-wfa/wfa-news-events/pension-records.htmlPaul, Hello Paul, I'm researching some relatives of ours (3 brothers, who were my husband's great uncles) who tragically all died at the Sommme within 3 weeks of each other. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. At least I now have a first name for him.Regards,Scott. Thanks. Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. 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. Rifle Brigade http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37131&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=james&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.qrg0aJsg.uIg0OhzE.dpbsNo age at date of death (and we do not have a date of birth as he wasn't listed on the census showing your=ngest chld born 1897. Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. 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 Worcestershire Rifles (Worcs Rifles) was a volunteer, part-time unit of the British Army based in the county of Worcestershire which had a long, yet split history in two units before merging into the larger Worcestershire Regiment.Following active service in both World Wars, during which its strength was doubled into three battalions, the unit was reduced to a company, and later expanded . 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 He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. If you could add anything to this it would be much appreciated. History of the Worcestershire Regiment. Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. Records post 1920 are not yet in the public domain. Look forward to hearing from you. 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 was discharged from the 2nd Bttn but family stories circulating well after his death say that he spent time in India guarding Boer War prisoners. Hi PaulIm researching info on my great great uncle Private Neil Steel 3500 5th Batt Cameron Highlanders. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. "Again, the relevant URL is: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records, Hi Paul,Am researching two family ancestors/membersmy Great Uncle - Private Alexander Hunter, Black Watch Royal Highlanders. If you can find the men on my https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ site then the answer would be "yes". 1900-1902 Boer War Re Lance-Corporal Frederick Lascelles Brown try running some searches on my British Army Ancestors website here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, @K re your 16th December comment, do have a look at mt British Army Ancestors website and in particular the opening paragraph on the About page: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/about-us/, Hi, we are trying to find information about the photo that was posted on this page of your blog. That's brilliant, thanks very much for that Paul but how would the medal card confirm this ? 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. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. 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. I would guess he probably enlisted in 1908 and had been in India for maybe a year when the census was taken. 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. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? 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. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. He would also have had a further year added to the four years meaning that he was eligible for discharge on the 29th December 1915, exactly seventeen years to the day since he had originally joined up: 12 years + four years + one year = 17 years.It would be possible to research his likely service during this time but that's a chargeable service; please email me if interested. 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. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. i have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. Hello, could you give an example of what you're able to find out about the average soldier for your paid service? 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. 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. 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. In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. 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 I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of Best Regards, Tony. The Worcestershire Regiment consisted of Infantry Battalions that would have had an MG Section as part of its Battalion Headquarters. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. Thanks.http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-marines-other-rank-pows-1914.html. Any advice on how I can gather information. Hi PaulTrying to found out more about this soldier:Service No: 10284Age: 26Regiment/Service: Irish Guards, 2nd Bn.Son of Thomas Wardlow, of 758, Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.A.Anything you can do for me? It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. I have a copy of his army record and I have looked through the war record of the battalian, but I have not found any record of his secondment. I also have his big green Worcerestershire Regiment in the Great War book. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. to open the space at the rear of the Town Hall to the public has been vetoed by the City Council, a body which is by no means progressive. British regimental number research. Ray Asst. Many soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment have been awarded this medal since its introduction. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. 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. The genealogist has also indexed these. If this information is not immediately obvious it may still be possible to find out more about him. So my research was following the wrong man. Looks as though the battalion is the 11th County of London, and I have a name for the officer who was in the London Regt so it looks as though it is coming together.Re Twitter, I think just jump in with both feet. In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. DAS WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. Ben, thank you for taking the time and trouble to say so; it was my pleasure to be able to help you. You wouldn't know for sure unless you had access to his attestation papers. Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. Russell, re the Black Watch. Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? 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 . If I don't think I can add anything I will tell you, but if I 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. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Do you have his regimental number on any of the cards? - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. 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 a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. We have several squad photos - might even have your chap on them ! They also provide advise. 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. See the link on this page. The number is too long to be a regimental number for the Royal Irish Regiment (or potentially Royal Irish Rifles) and neither does the number 682281 return any results in the WO 100 medal rolls, I'm afraid. ).Best regards,Scott. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Haskett-Smith severely wounded and Sergt. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. 1914-1920 WW 1 In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. He wrote a short diary of his time in South Africa which gives details of where he went and what the Battalion was involved in during 1900. 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. Our Data . His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. deal. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. His regiment # was 27224 and his rank was Lance Corporal. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. As with my answer to the previous enquirer on this post, please see here regarding photos. Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. 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. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. The addition of two more regular battalions in 1900 had a marked effect on recruitment rates and between June 1901 and May 1911, the regiment added over 6000 men to its books; an annual recruitment rate of 613 men per annum for the last ten years and one which saw recruiting in the regiment surpassed only by The Kings Royal Rifle Corps and Middlesex Regiment. We know he served in North Africa. This however, was to be the regiments worst showing and its fortunes would improve dramatically over the next twenty years. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. . Support Connect. he was discharged because he was shell shocked.he also got gassed in the war and was ill for a time. All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. WW2. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. Unit/Battalion/Regiment: 2 Worcestershire Regiment. Highly recommended read. 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. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Everyone is welcome to make a post on the forum!!!! Any help appreciated. Three years later it was completed and handed over to the Regiment. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. Would you have that record? Free shipping for many products! Industry. Oh dear, Charlie. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 1/2 Downloaded from aharon.ijm.org on March 2, 2023 by guest . In 1751 regiments were given numbers, and the Regiment was numbered 29. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! Their job was to take the north-west side of Geilenkirchen to cover the left flank and support the Americans. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. from the Militia on 11th May 1809, and joined at Battle, Sussex, where it was busy re-organizing, and replacing losses sustained during the Retreat to Corunna. He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. He was sent back to England to recover. Appointed to the 36th Regt. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. 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 Over the years periods of warfare have always Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. Territorial Army, Royal Engineers (Light Aeroplane Squadron Searchlight Company). However, a soldier could be transferred very quickly after joining a corps or regiment.
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