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The genealogist has also indexed these. Which part of the country he was from? He was born in Alloa, Fife, 1887, his mother is Janet Hunter (father unknown). Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. However, I can see that he was also registered as formerly Regimental Number 32420, North Staffs Regt. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. I think he served in the UK throughout WW1 and possibly served on searchlights at Scapa Flow. Second World War and post 1920 service the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to Nr then . As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. 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. 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 am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). 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. It would be possible to research him more fully but a service reocrd does not appear to survive for him. 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 . which I do have. What is a section "D"?The second puzzle is more complicated. 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 . 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. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). Other rank prisoners of war 1914. They lived in Cork city and had a family. 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. uncovered would have taken me ages to discover. Download Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War Vol 2 book PDF by Capt H. FitzM. My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. Thank you especially for your Thanks for your help.I may be back in touch later on for further in/research that you do.Nick, Hi Paul I am hoping you can help me I am trying to trace as much information about my great granddad but have no family to help me. I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. 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. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. Hazel, please drop me a line. 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 was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. You do though get his age and an address and so it's a case of checking through other record series like census returns and BMDs to see if you can add anything else. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. How on earth would I be able to publish every single regimental number issued and the date on which it was issued? Born 1907 in Dunfermline to Janet Hunter, same mother as Alexander despite the 20yr age gap. Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot) Global rank 823 835; Daily visitors-Daily pageviews-Pageviews per user: 0: Rating; Status: Online: Latest check: . 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? Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". 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. I am trying to find photos of him and his battalion? 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. Which monarch's head appears on the LSGC? Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. Ok, thanks Chris. When available photos, family and other details may be included. 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 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. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. In 1870, this qualifying period was reduced to 18 years. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. etc. Records post 1920 are not yet in the public domain. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? D Phillips41223 David PhillipsLance Corporal1914Norfolk Regiment. 1st Worcestershire Regiment - T/Lieutenant Colonel 23rd Brigade - Temporary Brigadier General 204992204993204994204995 Service Awards The British War Medal The 1914 Star The Allied Victory Medal Clasp to the 1914 Star 67913 Gallantry Awards & Honors 2778277927802781278227832784278527862787 Foreign Decorations & Awards Medal Rank Battalion Awarded I recently came into possession of a Service Bible relating to James Arthur Cotterill, Regimental Number 32321. I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. 1939-1947 WW 2 The records I check depends on the particular task, but I will check all relevant sources. Can you help me get in contact please? Keith, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can discuss next steps. 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. and "9th Company" on 'Burnt Records'.Interesting that you have P/2919 listed also! During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). Re William Hunter born 1907, his records will still be with the MoD. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn Find. I was wondering if there was a way to get further info on the facts of the medal. 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. His research has enabled me to I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. Appendices provide the Roll of Honour; Honours and Awards including Mention in Despatches, with date of Gazette (for Companion' of the British Empire read Commander'); details of Badges, Colours and Distinctions of the regiment; and the music for regimental marches. How old was he in 1911? A source, date, and location would be appreciated. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. can find out more information, I'll be happy to pass this on. 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. James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. Introduction Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. Born 1875 B,ham. Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. he was in the duke of cornwalls. Everyone is welcome to make a post on the forum!!!! We'd also love some photos as we have none. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? 2408 Military Provo Staff Corps, born 1882Richard Albert Williams, RAMC 7403266Are these people you would be able to find details on?Many thanks,Justin, Hi Paul, I am trying to find some information about my fathers uncle and guardian who faught in France in world war 1 in the Royal Warickshires his name was Bertie Horton and he was born in 1886 in Birmingham he survived the war and died in the 1970s.I cannot seem to fond any information on him why would that be. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. Have you seen them all? Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. In 1881 the 29th and 36th of Foot Regiments were amalgamated and remaned the Worcestershire Regiment. They also provide advise. 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. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. Warriors United Kingdom Many thanks for any help you can give. 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. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. 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. Nevertheless it would be possible to work out date of joining and dates of transfer. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. 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. 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. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. Hello Paul, I was hoping to attach a photo of the back of a WW1 postcard I have. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of Pagination. Anonymous - Re John HorriganPlease check this website: http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/. Thanks in advance, Vanessa. 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. In the records it states his residence as Beggars Bush Barracks. Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. 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. Totally Free The names of any siblings? Can you let me know Many thanks Trevor. If you need help By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. Worcestershire Regiment: 37473: Private [1] Worcestershire Regiment 37473 Private [2] Army Service Corps M/395216 Private : Link: 47899: Wadams, William N: Worcestershire Regiment: 38248: Private--Link: 47900: Waddell, George: Worcestershire Regiment: 61973: Gunner [1] Royal Garrison Artillery 133292 Gunner [2] Worcestershire Regiment 61973 . The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. I am interested in discovering which Battalion he actually joined / served with but his service record is not available (destroyed). What 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. 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