General Service Hat. to form the Worcestershire Regiment. Follow the link I give. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. 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. 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 consider contacting the Westren Front Association to see if they hold pension details for him: https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/all-about-the-wfa/wfa-news-events/pension-records.htmlPaul, Hello Paul, I'm researching some relatives of ours (3 brothers, who were my husband's great uncles) who tragically all died at the Sommme within 3 weeks of each other. 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. 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. Introduction Enlisted 29/12/1915. I would like to find out what he was up to in 1916 and whether he actually was in France as stated on his marriage certificate.Best regards,Julia. 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. [12] Regular Army Private Harold Sissons, Service No. Second World War and post 1920 service It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. Numbers were allocated to VSC recruits as follows: 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878 . He was also in the Army where he served in India during a secondment to the Nagpur Railway, rifle volunteers where he made lieutenant. Hi Paul,Forgive me if I'm being daft and misreading the info on this blog, but my great grandfather's two regimental numbers from the medal card don't seem to fit in with the ones listed. This man has surviving papers which you can download provided you pay Findmypast: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=chapman+323023, Hello Paul,I would just like to say thank you for your time in finding out what happened to my great-great-grandfather. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. 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 See http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.html, hi, im looking for my 2nd great grandfather robert whanslaw. In 1870, this qualifying period was reduced to 18 years. He only served overseas with the 8th DCLI but no service record survives. Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. Many thanks. 1921-1939 Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. Worcestershire Regiment [52444] Labour Corps [4256] Royal Warwickshire Regiment [1603] Royal Engineers [1557] Gloucestershire Regiment [1332] Machine Gun Corps [1213] Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry [916] Army Service Corps [882] Hampshire Regiment [864] South Staffordshire Regiment [633] Show more Service Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. 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 Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. www.r-s-bedachungen-gun.de. Pagination. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. Unfortunately through the Generations records on him have been fragmented/lost with his Rels in Australia and other Countries. 1914-1920 WW 1 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. He married Sarah Ann O'Neill Aug 6, 1885 at St. Andrews in Dublin Ireland. Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. 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. He's Tom Earnest Abson, Manchester Regiment no. Many Thanks Pam, You need to contact he MoD, Pam. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. 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. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can take it from there. it seems likely that he followed his brother Maurice Lloyd into the 121st royal field artillery (38th welsh) in the later part of world war one. How old was he in 1911? His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. It reads that he joined Th R.F.A.T. Thanks Chris. Regiment pension and service records. I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. This however, was to be the regiments worst showing and its fortunes would improve dramatically over the next twenty years. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. But please see the RESEARCH tab on this blog. Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. He was born in Alloa, Fife, 1887, his mother is Janet Hunter (father unknown). 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). Wife Grace McLeod. 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. Which monarch's head appears on the LSGC? I've borrowed the image on this post from the. These are not online but you can access them at The National Archives or hire a researcher to do that for you.Paul, Hello im wondering if you can help me?Ive recently found out that my Great Great Grandfather William Butt served in the Worcestershire Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion. Rachel, thanks for commenting. Dear PaulMy grandfather Charles Henry Young joined 3rd DLI on 9 Dec 1915 and was placed in Reserves (a coal moner in poor health with wife and young son). Drop a lineto. He served with the Warwickshire R.G.A. Over the years periods of warfare have always the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. 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! I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. British Army regiments. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. where mapped hill numbers were contested. Absolutely brilliant. Russell, re the Black Watch. His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! Uncle's is 11621 and from his discharge certificate I get his enlistment date of 02/10/1910 (ten yrs 111 days service - discharge date of 21/01/1921 - maths being correct?) First World War research. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. 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. Regimental number series. i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? If so its my great great grandfather and i would be interested in anything you can find on him. Hello,This is so through!I have the medal card for my Grandfather Alexander Mark T.F. William Hunter. I do not have any information on this man. This is a list of nicknames of regiments of the British Army. It was towards the end of this service that Britain went to war meaning that he would have been recalled to the colours. 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? 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. Website. 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. Then home in 1902 & then joined up with the Royal munster fusliers 1st garrison & died in Italy in 1918 aged 43ys of age. . Do you think there will be anything you can find out about reason for this and dates/battles he served etc? Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. I don't know the namesof the other men. I am looking for information regarding my Grand Father Andrew J Farrington Service number 9666 who served in the RDF or the Connaught Rangers during WWIIs there a data base or data that you can point me to Thank you. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. I have found the Red Cross listing but this only shows Winchester.kind regardsColin. 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. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? In all probability, yes, although there is much that can be gleaned from the regimental numbers so all is not completely lost. ", "I Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. Hello Paul,I have just found my grandfathers rein listener papers. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. However, I can see that he was also registered as formerly Regimental Number 32420, North Staffs Regt. "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. Paul, Thank you very much for this. 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 . Regimental number series. Poole. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather James Francis Burke 9331, 2nd bttn Worcester regiment was a regular before WW1. Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. Re 1/4th East Yorks, your best hope will be if he appears on an International Red Cross 'missing' list as these often give company details. 10188 Pte J Reid RM.I see that there is a Deal in Kent UK, but don't understand what RM stands for.Thanking you Alan KitchenSydney Australia, It's a Royal Marines number, Alan, and that' what the RM stands for. We'd also love some photos as we have none. 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 . 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . Coy. Re CSM Laughton, I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, Pieter. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. Cherry on the cake would be if you could perhaps find any war diary entries to show his movements in Africa and/or France.Cheers, Keith. deal. Here are some sample army service numbers and corresponding joining dates for regular soldiers enlisting with the Gloucestershire Regiment between July 1881 and August 1914. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. I don't have that information to hand. During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. From his medal record it says 3/Bedf.r. any more info is appreciated, especially a photo since we cant find one, hi Paul, I am looking for information on two Sherwood Foresters from world war 2. the first is Thomas Bell the second is Robert (Bob)Perry 4618520. Recruiting in the Worcestershire Regiment was a slow and often tedious affair in the 1880s. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. It served in France and Belgium in the . 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. 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 . From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. Construction General. Ltd Ausgabe - EUR 124,78. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. Their battle honours include Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. CWGC and Soldiers Died state 1st Battalion West Yorks, but I have a photo showing 1/5th battalion. Alexander Reid, 9th (TF) Battalion. rank visitors / pageviews; 823833: atob.com. Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. . Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. Hence trying to check if my . I have his Service number 199 from when he was awarded the Volunteer long Service Medal. However I have his service numbers and am surprised to find he served in Royal Welsh Fusiliers - he came from West Yorks! Follow the link for more information. Do you know why they were missed? 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. 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 Worcestershire Regiment : 5,239,001 : 5,328,000: The Royal Berkshire . 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. 1903-1913 The names of any siblings? The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. Highly recommended read. i'm at a dead end at the moment..thank you,Lauren, Hello Paul, I am trying to find army records of my grandfather. 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? Tony, please drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. He was sent back to England to recover. John (medal roll) Bond arrived overseas (France) 22 Sep 1915 as an orginal member of the 8th Bn. This website contains a large collection of photos which have been submitted by members of the public. He discharged, my dad thinks, in 1945. 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. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. and "9th Company" on 'Burnt Records'.Interesting that you have P/2919 listed also! 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. How on earth would I be able to publish every single regimental number issued and the date on which it was issued? He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. What do you recommendHis name was Thomas Layman Daniels born in 1886 and residing in Hinton, Northants.Many thanks Dominic, By all means drop me a line with the photograph, Dominic and I'll see if that provides any clues. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! 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.