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 . 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. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? Phone Number +49 9837976333. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. I do not see email addresses. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. Re Percy Wesley, find his British War and Victory Medal roll entry on Ancestry and then use that information to summon up the war diaries. Thanks. The 3rd Battalion was raised on the 14th February and the 4th Battalion on the 10th March. Have you seen them all? Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. He died 1981.Interested in service records, medals etc as for some reason the family didn't keep anything.Thanks in advance. I am interested in discovering which Battalion he actually joined / served with but his service record is not available (destroyed). Re William Hunter born 1907, his records will still be with the MoD. History of the Worcestershire Regiment. Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. Moderators:Kevin Lynott, peter, LarsA Post a new topic 117 topics Page 1of 3 1, 2, 3 Topics Replies Views I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. Our Data . But he was the only man from black watch killed on that day so I wondered if he was injured earlier and died from injuries?Secondly - my own grandfather. 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. Register. In 1881 the 29th and 36th of Foot Regiments were amalgamated and remaned the Worcestershire Regiment. Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? He was James Paterson Reid, formerly Paterson, born in 1896 in Aberdeen. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? His name was John Killen and was a Lance Corporal: Depot Highland Light Infantry. British Army regiments. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. 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. Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? DAS WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. many who fought for our country but who was dear to those left behind. He was in the MGC & his number was 22617. can't thank you enough for the work you have done for me. Attention is paid to minor actions such as trench raids, which usually find no place in compressed official histories; they are recorded in this history. 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. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? | BillionGraves Notes. Hi paul. (i.e. 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/. 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. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. Absolutely brilliant. By 1966 he was granted a commission as Lieutenant (Quartermaster). 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? I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. Frank, I'd need to research him. The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. Number 1457 I believe. Poole. 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. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. I am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. The 2nd Battalion scouts were sent on ahead to reconnoitre and cut wire, led by Lieut. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. I do not have any information on this man. BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! 1 to 294,000. I also have a copy of his death certificate from India.I wonder if there are attestation or service records pertaining to this Private that have survived or have I seen all that is possible. Hello, i am trying to find out my Fathers service number in order for me to gain his service records. I can't find his service record. That information simply does not survive. The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. Nikki, this man has some surviving papers which you can access from here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=a*+n*+wallace+east+kentNote that these are on Findmypast and so you will need to pay Findmypast to actually view these. Not an easy task, but I can't think of any other way that it could be done. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. !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. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. Territorial Army, Royal Engineers (Light Aeroplane Squadron Searchlight Company). All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can take it from there. 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! A source, date, and location would be appreciated. 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. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! Thankyou very much Paul for all your help and hope my and others reviews reassure others on their quest to research lost family who served in the Great War . He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. 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. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. 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. As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. He was born in Birmingham Midlands. record. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, . The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. Everyone is welcome to make a post on the forum!!!! Here is what I have:Name - Leslie Fotherby Dixon, born Leeds, Yorkshire 1890-03-14Served - 1914 until 1919-03-14Rank - SergeantRegiment - Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the LineRegimental # - 260003Sub Unit - Corps of Hussars. Over the years periods of warfare have always Or do you just want to see what others are saying? I have been told that he got medals too, but still unable to find anything.Surely if he was discharged unfit medically then why would Nr have been reinstated a year later? 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. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. 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. Is there any further information about his war record? Any help you may be able to give me would be greatly appreciated. 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. And of course we've all learned something new re the cap badge.The very reason why I want to get involved. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. British regimental number research. Any advice on how I can gather information. I have records of both his King & Queens medals from the Second Boer War. WW2. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn Paul. Please drop me a line: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, HI PaulJust a quick question about my Great Granddad's service numbers, he was in the R.F.A and had two number's. At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. Can you let me know Many thanks Trevor. My grandfather and great uncle served in the 4th Battalion and although I've got their service numbers, and much more, I couldn't nail down an enlistment year for my grandfather. BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. Unit/Battalion/Regiment: 2 Worcestershire Regiment. you found for me is most impressive.". Do you know approximately when he was born? He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. Don't confuse him with 10129 who will be a different man. . Listed as Serjeantextract from date of death 31-08-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=31%2F08%2F1916 under first Thiepval Memorial listing (245 fallen) -SR/3564 Serjeant THOMAS RAMPTON "B" Coy. The email is included (under Step 1, above) but maybe I need to make that clearer. 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. Thank you, Ashley. Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. Numbers issued from about 1912 appear with the 4/ prefix: 507 joined on the 17th June 1908 826 joined on the 28th April 1909 1138 joined on the 6th May 1910 1313 joined on the 13th January 1911 4/1477 joined on the 15th January 1912 In fact, there are over 43,000 Worcestershire Regiment pension and service records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Wilson 274na follower Higit pang impormasyon Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: Worcestershire Regiment - regular battalions - 188. Re CSM Laughton, I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, Pieter. Oh dear, Charlie. Military research. 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? While under heavy rifle fire, and at great . Rachel. You can also post questions about the regiment. First of all, please send me an email. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. Military research. . A few emails and following a very reasonable fee , Paul provided us with documents and a lovely very sensitive report about my great uncle Leslie Pope who served in the oxford and bucks infantry in 1918 . 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. completely separate regimental number sequences. I've been researching Re John Killen if you can find him on https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ or in medal rolls then I could certainly help, but this would be a research project. I managed to find his name and other particulars on WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, but little else. CraigRecords for the Volunteer Force do not survive as a complete collection although you do find some papers scattered within WO 363 / WO 364 and WO 97. 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. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. 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. My dad says he thought he was at the Somme, but I can only assume but have no info on his transfer dates to the different regiments. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. 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. Great grand father returned mission complete with no lives lost . I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. Finally the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment carried out a night attack (22nd/23rd July 1944) in which they suffered many casualties, including Major Peter Weston who was killed by machine gun fire at the top of Hill 112. The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. Second World War and post 1920 service Hi Paul, I hope that you can help clear something up. The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? 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 Thanks. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. 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. 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. Stacke, (of the 314427636243 I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? 1845-1846 Sutlej However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. Objective was achieved but Lieut. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. Hi PaulIm researching info on my great great uncle Private Neil Steel 3500 5th Batt Cameron Highlanders. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. Look forward to hearing from you. It won't costyou the odds either. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Which part of the country he was from? 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. 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. During the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940, Lieut. We know he was wounded in 1914 at Aisne or Marne. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? That's brilliant, thanks very much for that Paul but how would the medal card confirm this ? Revenue <$5M. Free shipping for many products! It was retitled as 17th Garrison Bn of the Worcestershire Regiment on 25 May 1918 18 June 1918: transferred to 121st Brigade in 40th Division His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. The Worcestershire Regiment dates back to 1694 when Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards raised a new regiment in London. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. 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. Any information would be welcome, thanks. His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of 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 . Free shipping for many products! I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. look for. Thank you for visiting this blog. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. 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. 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. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. 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 . Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. 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. Thanks James Carey, Hello Paul,I am researching a friend's great grandfather Percy Wesley born 1899.Private 51633 Bedfordshire Regiment TR/9/4445 Training Reserve Battalion, 41131 Northants Regiment 59528 Suffolk Regiment and 611899 Royal Engineers.he would only have been old enough to have fought towards the end of the war-can you tell me if it is possible to find out where he served ?He survived the war and died in 1971.I would be grateful for any further info.thanks in advance Sandra, Hello Paul,I am trying to find out in which company of the 8th Bn East Surrey Company Serjeant Major Ernest Cheney Laughton (#4910) was active on july 1st 1916.He was KIA on this date during the famous football attack on the Somme.Born Stoke Prior, Worchestershire 16th april 1886.I appreciate your reply.Thanks.Pieter Meere, The Netherlands. Even showing transcripts of how much his family were paid upon death were fascinating. 1938-1939 Palestine So I hope I can pick up the twitter lingo very quickly as I don't want to annoy and turn people off. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. Hazel, please drop me a line. 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. Thanks in advance, Vanessa. Thanks. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. 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. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. Tony, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. However, a soldier could be transferred very quickly after joining a corps or regiment. I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. a number of regiments containing large centres of population formed additional regular battalions. We have done some research into his Military history, but have no idea who he was. A magnificent publication it is with its profusion of maps, illustrations and photos - each page of photos contains several. http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,Just like to say a big thanks for your work on researching the First World War army records of my wife's grandfather Harry Blundell.Although I've done a fair amount of family research myself, this is a very specialised field and your work saved me a huge amount of time and effort and I probably would not have found out as much anyway.So, anyone out there who is investigating ancestors involved in the Great War I would strongly recommend getting an expert to help you out and there is probably no better place to start than with Paul: he's quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable.Thanks again, Simon Thompson. 1948-1970. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. "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. 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. 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 Dave Were, it would be possible to work that out. 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. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. Russell, re the Black Watch. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Thanks Pam. 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. Thanks Chris. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. 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. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. 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 .
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