39796. The genealogist has also indexed these. Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. Thanks. 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? Anonymous - Re John HorriganPlease check this website: http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. See the link on this page. We unlock funded resource and put in place mentoring, study support, specialist support and assistive technologies to enhance the experience . Our Data . Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. He was given a section "D" discharge from the 2nd Bttn on 29 december 1915. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Paul. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. Information Full Name: George Edward Jones D.O.B: 22.04.1921 Rank: Private Lived: Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire Served: 1941-1946 with worcestershire regimant Was in Broadstairs,Kent in 1941 Was in Berlin 1945-1946 1; 2; 3; 500; Next; ", "I Many thanks. 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. Don't confuse him with 10129 who will be a different man. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. he was in the duke of cornwalls. 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. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. Moderators:Kevin Lynott, peter, LarsA Post a new topic 117 topics Page 1of 3 1, 2, 3 Topics Replies Views Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. Revenue <$5M. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. 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. If your soldier has a seven-digit number (not including any prefixes) he was serving when these numbers were issued in 1920 or at a later date. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. 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 The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. But not one for the other service number.I have also found his personal effects record showing money paid to his mother at the end of the war. Regiment/Corps. 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. By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. 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.. No further details known. 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. His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. . Russell, re the Black Watch. 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! 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. Re 10284 Wardlow, you should contact the Irish Guards direct as they still hold records. 1 Co of LY 226 and 301Previous Units - 1 Co of LY Sgt 2658John Bowen john.gordon.bowen@gmail.com, Hello Paul,I wonder if you can help me solve two puzzles about my grandfather? 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Hi Paul, trying to trace any additional military service information on Arthur Thomas Taylor, 2nd Battalion, Ox & Buck, reg number 8967. Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. General Service Hat. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. D Phillips41223 David PhillipsLance Corporal1914Norfolk Regiment. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Highly recommended read. Or do you just want to see what others are saying? His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. Name: Joseph Harris Gender: Male Rank: Pte Record Type: Disability Residence Place: Smethwick, B'ham Military Service Region: Midlands, England Service Number: 51953 Corps, Regiment or Unit: Worcestershire Regiment Service Branch: Military (Army) Title: WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers Description: Pension Record Ledger Reference Number: 6 . 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. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. Do you think there will be anything you can find out about reason for this and dates/battles he served etc? I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. The regiment started numbering from 1 from 1st July July 1881. Not an easy task, but I can't think of any other way that it could be done. Ill just work on my twitter construction.I'm pleased you have found a name for the man. From his medal record it says 3/Bedf.r. He simply appears to have served in both regiments, transferring from one to the other. Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. Some 65 years later the diary was found by the grandson of Horst Kallmeyer whilst clearing out his grandparents apartment. We have done some research into his Military history, but have no idea who he was. CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular Rachel. | BillionGraves Alexander Reid, 9th (TF) Battalion. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. Thanks Pam. What records do you check? His occupation was porter.However, previously Henry married Mary Coakley in Mallow Registry Office in 1890. However, I can see that he was also registered as formerly Regimental Number 32420, North Staffs Regt. Thanks for posting. (Click here or the header above for the Forum), WorcestershireRegiment.com (2002-2015) by Louis Scully, 1st BATTALION - 1944-45 - MEDALS & CITATIONS, LOST DIARY OF LIEUT. Hi Paul,I am researching my Great Grandfather,I know he was called William George Daye, he was a private in the Army Service Corps, having enlisted in 1914 his number is 195348 and I have his medals but I can't find his enlistment record, there is also a family rumour that he was a POW in the later part of the war. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great He was James Paterson Reid, formerly Paterson, born in 1896 in Aberdeen. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. 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. Please drop me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you would like to know more about pursuing this angle. Hi Paul, A difficult one. 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. Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. 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. 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. 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. Royal Army Service Corps. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. 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? I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 Special Reserve and Territorial Force battalions operated He was born in Birmingham Midlands. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button, FIRM, King's Crown, 25.5 mm, JR Gaunt at the best online prices at eBay! I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. On the back it had Private J. Do you know if any exist?Any additional info might you be able to discover?CheersJohn, Without checking my database it lookslike an early 1908/1909 enlistment into this TF battalion. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. Use the regimental numbers and dates on which these were issued, below, service was fast, efficient and brilliant. The museum is unlikely to be able to help, I would have thought, and they won't hold service records which are all in WO 363 and WO 364 - assuming they survive. 1938-1939 Palestine 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. 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. service. I'm not sure how soon after they married, they ended up in Hamilton Barracks in Edinborough as their daughter (my great grandmother's birth certificate states her name Margaret Ann Killen b Nov 29/1888 at Hamilton signed William G.T. William Hunter. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. . I was wondering if there was a way to get further info on the facts of the medal. 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. www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. Do you know approximately when he was born? Do you have the potential to find out more info than they could offer?CheersNick. Do you have his regimental number on any of the cards? 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855, 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878. 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. Age: 31. I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. to form the Worcestershire Regiment. 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! Hi,I hope you can help me trace the steps of my grandfather, he originally joined the Cheshire Regiment in Stockport, Cheshire as this is our home town. Hi Paul. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. can find out more information, I'll be happy to pass this on. 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. Would it not have been superceded later? you found for me is most impressive.". In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. A Killed in action 29 Jan 1916, buried Rifle House cemetery, Belgium. See the research tab. I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. The 3rd Battalion was raised on the 14th February and the 4th Battalion on the 10th March. We know he was wounded in 1914 at Aisne or Marne. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. View this object Soldiers of 4th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment at Cambrai, 1917 Origins That's brilliant, thanks very much for that Paul but how would the medal card confirm this ? If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. Battalions served on the Western Front, in Gallipoli, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Italy; one battalion ended the war in North Persia. There is undoubtedly more that can be researched for him; please drop me a line: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk if you want to progress this. It won't costyou the odds either. Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. 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. Is there any further information about his war record? 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. 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. 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. He'd have been given a new number, Trevor. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! It was introduced to be a working . From there I'm not sure what transpired. . Google Irish Guards Archive. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. He was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. Which monarch's head appears on the LSGC? The regiment fought in many conflicts, including both the First and Nr then . Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. It was then the custom for Regiments to be named after their Colonels, and this new Regiment was named Farringtons Regiment of Foot. Ray Asst. While under heavy rifle fire, and at great . He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. Hi PaulI'm trying to find some information about my Great Grandfather Albert Napier Wallace, born 1886 (thereabouts) in Gillingham, Kent. His grandson was in contact with you on 12 October 2016 at 20:01. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. You wouldn't know for sure unless you had access to his attestation papers. Hi Paul,I'm trying to find out information on my great great grandfather. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment bringing in German prisoners captured during the attack on La Boisselle, France, 3 July 1916. . 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. If you can find the men on my https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ site then the answer would be "yes". enlistments. 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! Thanks, Please drop me a line at the email address above, including your grandfather's regimental numbers, and I'll let you know what I can provide.Paul, Hi Paul, I am researching a 4039 3rd Dragoon Man James Simpson Reid, and with this regimental number it appears that he joined just before the Boer War. ).Best regards,Scott. 1900 Raised in Ireland on the 14th February, I also offer a comprehensive, fast and cost-effective. Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). 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. Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. Allan Matthew Hauxwell, I know he served in the Durham Light Infantry, his service number is listed as 7440. full report costs from 50. 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? Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. He was to remain with the battalion until being gassed in October 1918 and evacuated to Britain. I also have Alan Grint's excellent The Faith and Fire within".I am seeking 2 things:A group photo of the Hexham (A company) and Corbridge (E Company) 1/4th NF (Territorials). Can you help with my investigation?Rhiannon Elizabeth Daye, Have a look at the ICRC site to see if there is a PoW record for him, Rhiannon: https://grandeguerre.icrc.org/. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. DAS WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. 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 . Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. Lived in warrington. Fred Harwood603. Hi Paul, I am researching my Great Grandfather - 18955 Private John Ashton, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was KIA at the Bluff on 2nd March 1916 whilst seconded to the 17th Division Trench Mortars. to determine parameters for when your own Worcestershire Regimentancestor 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. How on earth would I be able to publish every single regimental number issued and the date on which it was issued? 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.
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