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Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. he was discharged because he was shell shocked.he also got gassed in the war and was ill for a time. Then home in 1902 & then joined up with the Royal munster fusliers 1st garrison & died in Italy in 1918 aged 43ys of age. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. Re Stanley Riccalton, I regret the only details I have regarding this man are the posts you can see from October 2016. I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. 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. Can you work out from these when he enlisted in the Manchesters, and then transferred to the Rifle Brigade?Hope you can help!Many thanks,Steve Hartley, Steve, the numbers you give are later issues than the ones covered on this blog. 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 . Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. Hello Paul, I was hoping to attach a photo of the back of a WW1 postcard I have. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! 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. www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. 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 . 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. The 33rd Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War.The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. He returned to active service after that. (i.e. Free shipping for many products! He was James Paterson Reid, formerly Paterson, born in 1896 in Aberdeen. He would have served with the 1st Battalion CR in South Africa, but was subsequently posted to the 2nd Battalion as indicated on the KSA roll). This website contains a large collection of photos which have been submitted by members of the public. 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. The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. Hi PaulI'm trying to find some information about my Great Grandfather Albert Napier Wallace, born 1886 (thereabouts) in Gillingham, Kent. Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. service. My list shows "Depot, Winchester" as well, Colin. In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! uncovered would have taken me ages to discover. Hazel, please drop me a line. Hi PaulI am trying to find out if Lawrence Connolly RDF #22151, born Navan Co Meath, who died in France on 16th August 1916, is my Grand Uncle Lawrence Connolly born in Co Meath on 26th August 1873. 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. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. ZU VERKAUFEN! Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! Military research. It reads that he joined Th R.F.A.T. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. to form the Worcestershire Regiment. Best Regards, Tony. 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. How old was he in 1911? The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. He was to remain with the battalion until being gassed in October 1918 and evacuated to Britain. Regiment pension and service records. 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. The regiment maintained its additional two battalions after the war with South Africa had ended and thus went to war with Germany in 1914 with four regular battalions. He enlisted into the border regiment. Drop a lineto. What records do you check? 1938-1939 Palestine Totally Free 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? Hello Paul,I have just found my grandfathers rein listener papers. He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. 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. 52549.Your help will be greatly appreciated.Dave. 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. The Naval & Military Press has re-published, The Worcestershire Regiment in The Great War, "Arguably the finest regimental history even written. He was discharged in 1915. 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. Do you think there will be anything you can find out about reason for this and dates/battles he served etc? Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. If so its my great great grandfather and i would be interested in anything you can find on him. We have done some research into his Military history, but have no idea who he was. 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! 1903-1913 By July 1916 this had reached 421. Hi Paul, trying to trace any additional military service information on Arthur Thomas Taylor, 2nd Battalion, Ox & Buck, reg number 8967. 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 Rachel. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. British regimental number research. Register. the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to can't thank you enough for the work you have done for me. 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? I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. First of all, please send me an email. Amalgamated in 1970 from the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, the WFR served Worcestershire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, and Nottinghamshire, in the Midlands of England. Hi PaulThere wasn't a question in my tweet. In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. William Hunter. Thanks Pam. ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. . Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. The medal index card and medal rolls will tell you something about his service but that's probably pretty much all you'll get.Paul, HiMy great uncle died of wounds in 1918. - Trying to track him between the census of 1901 when he was living with his mum as a child, and the 1911 census when he wasn't there but was possibly in India.How he came about to be renumbered?He was killed in action, i think possible Pleogsteert wood. 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. Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. 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. would have joined up. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? He was born in Birmingham Midlands. Thank you so muchMargaret, Hello,my relative was in the war in 1939 from what it says online. Stacke, (of the 314427636243 a number of regiments containing large centres of population formed additional regular battalions. The database contains over 50,000 records and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Contact details of PRO at Kew. A source, date, and location would be appreciated. This is all I know, as like lots of other children he did not talk to me of the war very much.He was.. Second World War and post 1920 service most enquiries around within a week. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. 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. Ben, thank you for taking the time and trouble to say so; it was my pleasure to be able to help you. Website. 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 Due to the heavy losses more pilots were required and officers from the Army where seconded to train as pilots. There is a good chance that he continued to serve after the vital 1921 cut-off date for records and that his service record is still held by the Ministry of Defence. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. So my research was following the wrong man. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. If you could add anything to this it would be much appreciated. 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. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. At this moment I don't even know what battalion/unit he was in.Any assistance gratefully received.Nick. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Paul offers a great service.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.DM, David, many thanks; I was pleased to be able to assist you.Paul, Hi Paul,Interesting blog! I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Their troop had a monkey mascot . Dave Were, it would be possible to work that out. 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. 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.. 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. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. What is a section "D"?The second puzzle is more complicated. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. Any help appreciated. Can you help me get in contact please? I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and I'll get back to you. Raymond, please email me the photo and I'll take a look: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, Hi, i'm sorry but on the research page I cannot see how to contact you by email, could you please tell me where the email link is?Thank YouPaul Wilson. The Worcestershire Regiment's use of the General Service, cap was in Europe at the end of the war and into the postwar years, with a period photo showing it being worn even up until 1950 by the regiment's Training Company of the Territorial Army . 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. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. You need top contact the MoD. RAMC regimental number 1555.He has born in December 1895 so his entry to theatre in November 1914 would have meant he was under 18 at the time. Do you have his regimental number on any of the cards? He was in the MGC & his number was 22617. The email is included (under Step 1, above) but maybe I need to make that clearer. History of the Worcestershire Regiment. 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. 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).