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. Through old letters their appears in WWI DEAL ? 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. 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. 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. 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? Special Reserve and Territorial Force battalions operated . 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. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. I'm not sure of the circumstance but my great great grandmother Sarah Ann and my great grandmother Margaret Ann ended up in Belfast (I'm not certain if that was John Killen's home where family lived) or why they ended up t here since Sarah Ann listed her family living in Wicklow. Hello,This is so through!I have the medal card for my Grandfather Alexander Mark T.F. Haskett-Smith severely wounded and Sergt. 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. He served In RGA as a gunner F Chapman service number 323023. I have found the Red Cross listing but this only shows Winchester.kind regardsColin. 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. I've borrowed the image on this post from the. Military research. 1900-1902 Boer War
The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 29th and 36th Regiments of Foot were merged as part of the Childers Reforms, but it can trace its history back a further 200 years. I have found all of the 'relatively easy' information; medal rolls, CWGC mentions, memorials, a photo, soldier's effects, death cert, newspaper clippings, etc. Russell, re the Black Watch. to determine parameters for when your own Worcestershire Regimentancestor It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. He served with the Warwickshire R.G.A. The medal was originally awarded to infantry NCOs and men who had completed 21 years' good conduct. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. full report costs from 50. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. I am confused that he has only got a 4 digit number. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. Regimental number series. However, a soldier could be transferred very quickly after joining a corps or regiment. Absolutely brilliant. 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 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. If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. I am struggling to find any information in the Army records about him - Robert Stenhouse Hanley born in West Derby 19/10/1887 and according to his Teacher Registration Certification he was in the Army as above. It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . 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 . Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. From June 1952 to . I can't find his service record. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. However I have his service numbers and am surprised to find he served in Royal Welsh Fusiliers - he came from West Yorks! What records do you check? We believe they were both 2nd battalion in Africa and they were both POWs. Charles Rampton (G/9645 on Thiepval), 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 14-08-16 Info on London War memorialExtract from date of death 14-08-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/636-died-on-this-day-mon-14081916.html under Thiepval Memorial -G/9645 Private CHARLES RAMPTON 1st Bn. Do you know approximately when he was born? With 2nd Battalion Black Watch - the birthplace and date match up.I have found a medal card for him with the service number 6. and that his number was 4134. 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. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? You are now the custodian of the photo but if you want me to publicise it, please send me a digital copy and I'll do so - mail to paulcanixon@{gmail.comPaul, Hi PaulI am trying to find parental details for my late husband's father Charles Aubrey Bolton. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn . Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. 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. the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to 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 Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great I recently came into possession of a Service Bible relating to James Arthur Cotterill, Regimental Number 32321. I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. Can you tell me from his number when and which battalion he joined ? Hello, I am looking for information on Frank Aubrey Rawlings 20th L.A.S.S. I've been researching Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. If so its my great great grandfather and i would be interested in anything you can find on him. I can help. (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment bringing in German prisoners captured during the attack on La Boisselle, France, 3 July 1916. . New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. 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. BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. The Worcestershire Regiment dates back to 1694 when Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards raised a new regiment in London. I found it interesting that my great grandmother was listed only on the 1911 census as a "boarder" and listed as Roman Catholic while the rest of the family was Presbyterian. Service number: 7998. 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. You can also post questions about the regiment. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. Any help you may be able to give me would be greatly appreciated. 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. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. Paul. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. There would have been paperwork generated for this enlistment and if it survives it will be in WO 97 (assuming he joined before 1913) which can be searched on Findmypast. Any help would be grateful, Mark, re Gunner Chapman. The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Born 1907 in Dunfermline to Janet Hunter, same mother as Alexander despite the 20yr age gap. Data-as-a-Service Data Management Data Enrichment API & Webhooks. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. Thanks. Service records for all of the sample numbers and dates below survive in the series, at the National Archives (and also online at. In 1870, this qualifying period was reduced to 18 years. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. Item specifics Business seller information The Clark Agency Ltd Lynne Clark 39 Empress Avenue Chingford London E4 8SR United Kingdom Show contact information Company registration number: 03602700 Terms and conditions of the sale Returns policy Take a look at our Returning an item help page for more details. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. Even showing transcripts of how much his family were paid upon death were fascinating. ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. Can I find his 'wounded records' online? R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. Re A Jacobs, it would be a case of checking through medal rolls, service records and possibly army lists in the hope of finding a match on that name. 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. This can be done, with patience, or by dropping me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you wanted to commission this research.Paul, HiAlbert Henry Gookey (1889-1926) - 4th Middlesex Regiment Regimental Number: L/11184 (joined 1906 aged 17). At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. 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. We have done some research into his Military history, but have no idea who he was. I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. Doesn't even have to be a relative. By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. I will definitely be recommending you to others who need help with their research.Kind regards,Ben, Hi PaulMy grandfather Edwin Whiting has records showingG/17901 East Kent Regiment 8th Battalion 65417 Royal Fusiliers 29th Battalion602625 London Regiment 18th Reserve BattalionWounded 14.11.17 (Wounded List 5416, 20.11.17)I just want to know about the movement between regiments and which one he was in when wounded.Any initial help gratefully received. Mike, can you drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. Highly recommended read. He was to remain with the battalion until being gassed in October 1918 and evacuated to Britain. 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. 13th Bn. I'm a bit puzzled about the military background of my g-great grandfather. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. The barracks date back to 1874 when building started. 52549.Your help will be greatly appreciated.Dave. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. I was wondering if there was a way to get further info on the facts of the medal. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. I understand that these barracks were platooned by the Royal Welsh Light (dragoons) of which James was. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. Hi Paul,We are trying to locate my Great Grandfathers grave which would be in Belgium as he was killed in action in the 1st World War. 1914-1920 WW 1
Rachel, thanks for commenting. He had 5 brothers (maybe 6) who fought in the war. Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. This section gives details the history of the barracks from 1874 to 1990. His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. 39796. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. No further details known. Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. By July 1916 this had reached 421. Frank, I'd need to research him. ", Worcestershire The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. 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. Key to PRO Reference Ron Goodwin lost his diary during the haevy fighting near the La Basse Canal. His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality Reproduction at the best online prices at eBay! All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England.