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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. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? Paul. First World War research. I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. Unfortunately I could see no service reocrd and no medal information for this man (searching for him using his name and the regimental number as the search criteria). 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/. All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. He possibly worked in a coal mine before enlisting - maybe 1904? When available photos, family and other details may also be included. No further details known. on demobilisation 1915- 19 Having looked in the London Gazette with no joy I just wondered if you knew if the Gymnastics Staff were a Corp in their own right or attached to a Regiment. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286 Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. His service number for example was 6, but I have found another record that looks like the same man with a service record of 10129 so i think he was renumbered as part of Kitchener's new army? Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? On the back it had Private J. Board indexWorcestershire RegimentRegimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Change font size FAQ Login Regimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Post information here about individual army numbers or post a query about an individual and his army number. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. Military career Myles was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, British Army, attached to 9th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. We know he was wounded in 1914 at Aisne or Marne. Is it possible to find out what the wounds were and where he sustained the?. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. In 1751 regiments were given numbers, and the Regiment was numbered 29. Oh dear, Charlie. 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). Lauren, please see the last paragraph on this blog post regarding WW2 records. Or do you just want to see what others are saying? Re Thomas Willis Elliott, we have communicated separately about this. Stacke, (of the 314427636243 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 . deal. 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 Objective was achieved but Lieut. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of I can help. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. 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? 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. 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 . Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. Frank, I'd need to research him. 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. I bought the card many years ago and sold it in 2011. Hi PaulThere wasn't a question in my tweet. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . Seales was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in May 1915, and attached to the 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment for service as part of the West African . Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. With 2nd Battalion Black Watch - the birthplace and date match up.I have found a medal card for him with the service number 6. 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? Also see here: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/northumberland-fusiliers/Paul, Hi Paul,I'm trying to trace my great grandfather's service;Name - Titus LoweService no. where mapped hill numbers were contested. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. 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. It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Number Block. 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. 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. ).Best regards,Scott. . 1.92K / 7.67K. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Allbut P Sergt DCM 13388 : Newspaper Photo Atkinson M P Captain : Short Record Of Service Beacham C J Lt : Photo Binder A E L 2nd Lt : Group Photo Boucher W E Captain : Group Photo Bowman A H Lt : Group Photo Brown E H Pte : Short Record Of Service Butcher C L Captain : Group Photo 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. Regimental number series. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. | BillionGraves If you'd like me to research him more, please visit the RESEARCH tab. This is a list of nicknames of regiments of the British Army. 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? I understand that these barracks were platooned by the Royal Welsh Light (dragoons) of which James was. Nr then . 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). . It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. He enlisted into the border regiment. Any advice on how I can gather information. Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? 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 . I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. 1 to 294,000. ; Well you know how it is.Once again thanksRegardsNick, Paul provided an unbelievable service.I didn't have too much detail I could provide and even that was sketchy but after a few emails which paul was very quick to respond to in order to discuss various avenues,the information I received back surpassed my expectations. etc. Hello, I am looking for information on Frank Aubrey Rawlings 20th L.A.S.S. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. 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. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. The information was presented to me in a way that was easy to read and understand. I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Ron Goodwin lost his diary during the haevy fighting near the La Basse Canal. 1900-1902 Boer War Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. Thanks in advance, Vanessa. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. Do you have his regimental number on any of the cards? Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. Thank you in advance. His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. Allan EHe probably signed up in 1898 for 12 years which would have meant that he would have left the army in 1910. Overview. Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. Worcester Cathedral Worc. enlistments. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. jumping in on others conversations. Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. It won't costyou the odds either. If you need help I note my Great Grandfather #1332 joined Feb 3, 1885 is not listed and also my Grandfather 10491 who joined in 1912 is not listed. Poole, with many others were killed. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. Follow the link I give. Thank you for visiting this blog. RFC men Chelsea Pensioners Battalion Commanders Absent Voters Lists HISTORY Timeline 29th History 1694 to 1750 Farrington Documents 1694-1710 Brabant 1705 Barcelona 1705 Ramillies 1706 1751 to 1799 Belle-Isle 1761 Boston Massacre 1770 Bangalore 1791 1st June 1794 1800 to 1840 Rolica 1808 Vimiera 1808 Talavera 1809 Thanks. 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 His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . 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. 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. I've seen that he served in the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) Not sure of any other informationKind regardsNikki. He's Tom Earnest Abson, Manchester Regiment no. I found military records for one of the other soliders in the photo, he was in 2 Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys 2658 elisted 1884 so I'm hoping my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay was also in 2 Dragoons RSG - I cannot find anything on him althought this could be down to spelling errors or burnt documents. 17th (Service) Battalion 25 May 1918: the 1st Provisional Garrison Guard Bn of the Labour Corps joined 176th Brigade in 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. 1900 Raised in Ireland on the 14th February, I also offer a comprehensive, fast and cost-effective. He'd have been given a new number, Trevor. New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. Coy. Hi Paul, I hope that you can help clear something up. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. 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. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. 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. I have records of both his King & Queens medals from the Second Boer War. Royal Army Service Corps. If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. From there I'm not sure what transpired. I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. 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? Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? For the reunion photos by year click on the date below: I'm a bit puzzled about the military background of my g-great grandfather. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. The 1920 -1942 series below can be most useful for identifying previous service with another unit, since a number block was allocated for each Regiment / Corps. I do not see email addresses. I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. If this information is not immediately obvious it may still be possible to find out more about him. 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. On John and Sarah's marriage certificate entry it states his parents as Thomas and Jane Killen (dead) and Sarah O'Neill parents as Michael and Kate O'Neill. It was then the custom for Regiments to be named after their Colonels, and this new Regiment was named Farringtons Regiment of Foot. The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). 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. . It was introduced to be a working . Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 Born 1907 in Dunfermline to Janet Hunter, same mother as Alexander despite the 20yr age gap. Is it possible to find out where he was born/lived etc just from this little information? Do you know approximately when he was born? Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. 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 . Poole. 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 . I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. 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. The regiment started numbering from 1 from 1st July July 1881. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. Dave Were, it would be possible to work that out. I love the photos, That's why I'm researching, writing a blog about Alfred Reynolds L/5345, creating a web site, researching the 4th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment etc. Construction General. 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. Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". 1938-1939 Palestine I don't know the namesof the other men. A German soldier, Horst Kallmeyer, found the diary and started to use it himself. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . Do you know if his military records may have survived? Absolutely brilliant. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. 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. 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! Preserves the heritage and traditions of both the regular and reserve elements of the Mercian Regiment and its predecessors, originally the 29th Foot. He was discharged in 1915. Yes please, Mike. 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). It reads that he joined Th R.F.A.T. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608. Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. At this moment I don't even know what battalion/unit he was in.Any assistance gratefully received.Nick. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. 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. Lived in warrington. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. Wife Grace McLeod. General Service Hat. I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. While under heavy rifle fire, and at great . His grandson was in contact with you on 12 October 2016 at 20:01. Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. To join them or review events. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. Ill just work on my twitter construction.I'm pleased you have found a name for the man. British Army regiments. Introduction Any help would be great.ThanksPhil Eagles, Phil Eagles, I need to refer you back to the text in this post:"Second World War (WW2) service recordsPlease note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. 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. 1848-1849 Punjab I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? 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! Paul, Thank you very much for this. See the research tab. By the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. In late 1915 he was seconded to Talbot house with the Rev Tubby Clayton. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) Territorial Army, Royal Engineers (Light Aeroplane Squadron Searchlight Company). James was wounded (approx 1902) at Koster River, South Africa during the Second Boer War. Overall, after a slow start in the 1880s, the Worcestershire Regiment finished as the sixth most successful recruiter of British Army infantry between 1881 and 1911. Revenue <$5M. R S Bedachungen. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. From researching I believe his service no is 2220.I believe he was still married to Mary when he married Margaret as I can find no death certificate for her.Any further information on Henry I would appreciate.Mary Scanlon. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Can I find his 'wounded records' online? Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. 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. 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. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. Is there a way to clarify this please? I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. 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 if you have a medal named with a number and regiment that do not match as per the list below.) Mark. My advice to you would be to make the most of Findmypast's free weekend of military records this weekend and scour what's online. Notes. Find. Rifle Brigade http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37131&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=james&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.qrg0aJsg.uIg0OhzE.dpbsNo age at date of death (and we do not have a date of birth as he wasn't listed on the census showing your=ngest chld born 1897. He enlist in 1900 at the age of 18 and I believe served in the Boer War.Thank You, Hi when out metal dectecting found a Khedives's Star dating from 1880s reading up on this the individual whould sometimes have there number stamped on it,It has been stamped with RIR 682281would you be able to trace thisRegards Paul wilkin. They lived in Cork city and had a family. My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). ZU VERKAUFEN! Regiment/Corps. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. When he was fit again he was sent to join the Worcestershire Regiment. Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. British regimental number research. Transvaal 1899 !!! 1939-1947 WW 2 Recruiting in the Worcestershire Regiment was a slow and often tedious affair in the 1880s.