1st battalion south staffordshire regiment ww1
1 min readReading the diaries I cannot but be amazed that my grandfather survived not only the full four years but also the Boer war previously - a lucky man!. dailyinfo[6]=' Sister Maggie Louisa GASKELL 2nd Western General Hospital Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 06/07/1919 MACCLESFIELD CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 3rd Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army Nicholas joined up as soon as WW1 was declared and embarked for Europe on 11th November 1914 as part of the British Expeditionary Force. South Staffordshire Regiment It was the 7th Battalion that served at Gallipoli but unfortunately their diary for that period of the war was lost at sea during the evacuation. 2/5th Battalion, British Army Royal Naval Reserve who died 26/06/1917 PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' No service record seems to have survived the 1940 bombing. 2nd Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 1st South Staffordshire Regt. 11th Battalion, British Army 3rd Dragoon Guards, (Prince of Wales's Own). 8th (Reserve) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. I've checked with the war diary and I'm afraid that your Grandfather doesn't get a mention. He was killed in action on 7th of November 1914 in Flanders aged 40 years. 202106 His Regiment was heavily involved in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and he was probably killed in the Action at Bullecourt on 13 May 1917, although he may have been wounded prior to this as he was buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, which from April 1917 according to the CWGC had been occupied by a couple of Casualty Clearing Stations. Acting Captain Orders were brought back to reinforce the party under Lieut. 7th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN France ' Born Bilston,enlisted Wolverhampton resident Willenhall (commemorated on Portobello War memorial), Following information taken from History of the Seventh South Staffordshire Regiment (Ashcroft). Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France. Private dailyinfo[30]=' SD/3772 Lance Corporal John Edward GOLDSMITH 13th Bn. Canadian Infantry who died 13/07/1918 WAILLY ORCHARD CEMETERY France ' Corporal Private 19th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 10th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War. 5th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Although much smaller than the French Army, the BEF are all seasoned professional volunteers, rather than raw conscripts. South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army Lieut. How can we find out about the incident concerned? 9th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. dailyinfo[2]=' 5853 Corporal Alfred George PARTRIDGE 1st Bn. Before midnight Lieut. Hawke Battalion, Royal naval Division. As soon as they are fit they are evacuated to Blighty to make room for others.". dailyinfo[27]=' Assistant Steward Harry Robert COCKS H.M.H.S. 17th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 21/03/1918. A-K. 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Sergeant Wallbank was later killed during the assault on the Hohenzollern Redoubt on 13 October, while Cronise was wounded in the same action. 8322 L-Z. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). Private 6th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). James was formerly with the Royal Scots, 26557. Troops from C Company, 1st Battalion, engaged in a live firing exercise during Operation Granby, 6 January 1991. 26 Oct 1914 Wounded in First Battle of Ypres. There are several metions of Boxing matches in the South Stafford's war diaries, I'll look for any mention in the 1st Batt'ns when I get a chance. British Army 202106 Acting Corporal (Paid) South Staffordshire Regiment 2/6th Battalion. dailyinfo[12]=' Captain Donald Charles CUNNELL 20th Sqdn. var fontend = '' dailyinfo[16]=' S/7549 Private John MONTGOMERY 2nd Bn. He first landed in a war theatre in France on 17.12.1914,the Battalion first landed in Aug 1914 so he would have been in a replacement batch. 3rd Battalion (Militia), British Army and men to get into the Border mens trenches, after which they remained there until 8 a.m. on the 26th. 21/03/1918 (aged 22) Private Samuel Jesse Wright 203162. 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. 9th Battalion, British Army 10th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. New info is that they were, in fact built in 1932/33 and my father moved into one of them (next door to his father William) when I was six months old. 12th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. The resources of the tunnellers were stretched and therefore reinforcements were urgently required, and a Brigade Mining Section was formed. Unfortunately, I do not have any images of James - only of his parents. 17th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). North Staffordshire Regiment. 22nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. BOLTON, Joseph William. 7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The diary makes no mention of him returning to the battalion. Private Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Fly Fishing So was recalled as a reservist or re-enlisted. It is digital and can be downloaded on payment of GBP3.50. 19 Oct 22 Nov - The First Battle of Ypres - The last major battle of the first year of World War I, ends the Race to the Sea. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. 6th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. 10th Gurkha Rifles who died 28/06/1915 HELIOPOLIS (PORT TEWFIK) MEMORIAL Egypt ' I have further information, at this stage only anecdotal but I am investigating. His Medal Card shows he was entitled to 1914-15 Star,British War and Victory Medals. of 14, Hill St., Knightsbridge, London, England.). ), 7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. Lancashire Fusiliers who died 17/07/1918 POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY Poland ' 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, Cont. 18th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). In October 1990 The Staffordshire Regiment was deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of 7th Armoured Brigade (referred to as the 'Desert Rats'). 13th Aug 1914 1st Kings Liverpool and 2nd South Staffords arrive in France The 1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment and the . There are a couple of 'standard' books covering the 1st South Staffords in WW1 but I'm away from home at the moment and can't give you the exact titles but undoubtedly Chris Baker will be along soon. men who served from sandwell /dudley area any era. Officers Training Corps, British Army Camp Giessen, 18th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 21st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Major (then Captain) Charles Henry Green, C Company, was wounded on 25-26 October 1914. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, British Army dailyinfo[15]=' 46357 Private James George Frank HOLYOAK 6th Bn. This window was erected by their comrades. 8th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). dailyinfo[12]=' Captain Donald Charles CUNNELL 20th Sqdn. 5th Battalion, The Kings, (Livrpool Regiment). Moved to Luton area by January 1915 and in July went on to St Albans. The rescuing party persevered till all had been saved.". Lieuts. 10th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. He was undoubtedly one of the pluckiest and cheeriest of Officers and was smoking a cigarette at the time he was hit, and had previously been directing his men where to fire. 11339 Lieutenant GWF is free to use so please support the Forum, http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=1+battalion+south+staffordshire+regiment&_hb=tna&_col=200. 1st Battalion, British Army 2nd Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment [940], King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [115]. dailyinfo[31]=' J/32249 Boy 1st Class James Henry WEST H.M.S. South Staffordshire Regt 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. 30195 C Company advanced at 7.30 p.m. to reinforce the Border Regt. Here the page from the LLT at top left of this page,for 7 Division's war: Thank you for the info. They were living at 6 Richmond Street, but moved to Rugby some years later, probably when their eldest son started work, and were at 107 Winfield Street in 1911. 12th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Private If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. Royal Warwickshire Regiment who died 19/07/1916 AUBERS RIDGE BRITISH CEMETERY, AUBERS France ' Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. dailyinfo[30]=' SD/3772 Lance Corporal John Edward GOLDSMITH 13th Bn. British counter-mining operations had commenced shortly before the Staffordshire Brigade's arrival in the Wulverghem sector in April 1915, where the recently formed 172nd Tunnelling Company of the Royal Engineers were active near Kruisstraat Cabaret and Boyles Farm. Emmanuel returned to the UK on 7th of April 1917 and was posted to the 3rd Battalion on 12th July. He was sent home on sick leave but went out to France again in February 1915. South Staffordshire Regiment in WW1 Fly Fishing Crown Green Bowling George Formby and the Banjo ukulele 28 September , 2005 South Staffordshire Posted 29 September , 2005 Charles Griffiths 7th Btn South Staffordshire Rgt Killed in Action 9/8/15 Gallipoli. 11th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. dailyinfo[31]=' J/32249 Boy 1st Class James Henry WEST H.M.S. 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment was a territorial unit based in Wolverhampton serving with the Staffordshire Brigade in North Midland Division, when war broke out in August 1914. 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. dailyinfo[23]=' B/1089 Lance Serjeant Sidney Frederick WALKER 9th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders who died 22/06/1915 FOICH BURIAL GROUND United Kingdom ' No. S-V. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. The Midland Counties Express of 11 September 1915 states that: 4 Oct 1914 Deployed BEF France and Flanders. 11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. He was sent home on sick leave but went out to France again in February 1915. ). It was this day that Colonel Ovens and Captain Bonner were ordered by the Brigadier of the 20th Brigade to hold the trenches or position in rear of the Gordons and the remainder of B and C Coys. Royal Navy who died 31/05/1916 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' Green) who was so grateful that he built four houses in Duke St, West Bromwich after the war, three of which he allowed my grandfather and members of his family to live in. Second World War During the Second World War (1939-45), 1st Battalion saw action in Burma from 1942 to 1943. South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army ARCHON code: 858. Killed in Action on 26th October 1917, buried at The Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. South Staffordshire Regiment Regimental depot Whittington Barracks, near Lichfield. 8777) and he is . 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. When William arrived the battalion was billeted at Sailly-sur-la-Lys. N-R. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 11th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey regiment). The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). dailyinfo[17]=' 36836 Private Joshua HOGG 2nd/6th Bn. (The Midland Counties Express of 11 September 1915 states that: Charles (22) of the 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, was in South Africa when war was declared.). B Company were used on patrol in rear of the Grenadier Guards trenches, where they patrolled all night and retired from there at 7 a.m. on the 26th, going into our original barracks near the Battalion Headquarters. 3rd Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. Football. Twiss to carry on. ), 5th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. Acting Corporal A-K. 12th (Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Just a thought, but is Albert his actual name? 6th Battalion. South Staffordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, British Army 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Originating in units of Rifle Volunteers formed in 1859, the regiment served in the Second Anglo-Boer War and the First and Second World Wars before losing its separate identity in 1961. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Copyright. 7th (South Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. Literature. Connaught Rangers. Hi Zaffira I'm afraid you have the battalion's title slightly wrong - it was simply known as 1st Garrison Battalion, the South Staffordshire Regiment. Royal Garrison Artillery who died 11/07/1917 MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' dailyinfo[24]=' Second Lieutenant David Wishart HANNA Military Cross 8th Bn. Visit website. South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army Records of 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. Want to find out more about your relative's service? Suffolk Regiment who died 02/07/1915 LA CLYTTE MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army dailyinfo[14]=' Nurse Alice May STALLARD 1st Southern General Hospital Voluntary Aid Detachmentwho died 14/07/1918 HALLOW (SS. The cross in Tremeirchion & the memorial hall in Caerwys. Richards lived in the house at Duke Street, West Bromwich until his death in the mid-sixties. They had instructions under Major Loder-Symonds and Lieut. I'm trying to trace L/CPL 10838 Griffiths who I am lead to believe died onboard a ship off Gallipoli. Don't take offence but often people's known by names are not their official names if you know what I mean, (I have found an R. Allen and a D. The Germans are prevented from reaching Calais and Dunkirk, thus cutting off the British Armys supply lines. PHIPPS Henry Harry, Private 8940, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds at Military Hospital . Circa Dec 1909/Jan 1910 - Enlistment South Staffordshire Regiment service number 8619 joined on 4th August 1909 and South Staffordshire Regiment service number 8761 joined on 5th January 1910. 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. var year=mydate.getYear() L-Z. Williams twice. Remembered Today: Machine Gun Battalion, Royal Naval Division. 3rd Battalion, Air Force (RAF/RFC) In the 1911 census he was to found listed amongst the serving men. // Stop Define Variables for days of the month 11th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. There are:7087 items tagged South Staffordshire Regiment available in our Library var daym=mydate.getDate() He was just 22 years old. The Germans are prevented from reaching Calais and Dunkirk, thus cutting off the British Armys supply lines. dailyinfo[5]=' Probationary Flight Officer Harold John FLYNN Royal Naval Air Service who died 05/07/1917 RAMSGATE CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 15th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Gordon Highlanders who died 16/07/1918 MAGNABOSCHI BRITISH CEMETERY Italy ' 6th Battalion, British Army 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. South Staffordshire Regiment History. Index War Diaries South Staffordshire Regiment 1914-18 1st,2nd,1/5th,2/5th, 6th 2/6th,7th.8th & 9th. They had to advance to this position under a terrible hail of bullets. 13633 Downloading a digitised copy from the National Archives website would cost you a princely 3.50: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=1+battalion+south+staffordshire+regiment&_hb=tna&_col=200, Or you could try your local library which I know has a subscription to Ancestry. 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 21st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. please Add a Name to this List The reason I thought he trained in France is because his record shows his disembarkation date as 4.10.14. the same date as the battn disembarked in Belgium, but his record states only service in France. 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). 4th Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 6th Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. He was attached to the Royal Engineers for tunnelling duties, probably 172nd Tunnelling Company who were operating in the Wulverghem sector at the time. Charles (22) of the 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, was in South Africa when war was declared. As these were not professional fights they are not recorded. 201825 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Please note we currently have a massive backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? 4th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. Deal Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Lance Corporal Thomas Beevers 240622. 4 Platoon under 2nd Lieut. Private 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Crown Green Bowling 8th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. 4th (Labour) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 3ed (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. var daym=mydate.getDate() If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261814 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. The Germans had been pressing hard all day to push through our very weak trenches, which had been very much reduced by fearful shell and rifle fire. dailyinfo[21]=' Lieutenant Colonel Henry Monteith HANNAN Territorial Decoration 8th Bn. 8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 4th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. 10th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 2nd/1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Yeomanry. dailyinfo[18]=' 4749 Sapper VENKAYASWAMI 2nd Queen Victorias Own Sappers and Miners who died 18/07/1918 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India ' 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261814 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. South Staffordshire Regiment, British Army He is however mentioned in the Nominal Roll for the 1/5th as being KIA that day. 20th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Records of 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment from other sources. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? 2nd Battalion, British Army 1st South Staffordshire Regt Remembered Today: GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. London Regiment (The Rangers) who died 24/08/1918 BRAY VALE BRITISH CEMETERY, BRAY-SUR-SOMME France By riverbrooke, 13 April , 2010 in Soldiers and their units Share 3rd Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). South Staffordshire Regiment dailyinfo[10]=' 94575 Sapper Charles BELCHER 172nd Tunnelling Coy. Are you looking for something in particular, you've posted quite a large date span ? They are both long out of print but still crop up on second-hand book sites fairly frequently. 1st/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 6137 We know that he was injured at some point and do not believe that he went to Italy. British Army 6th Battalion, British Army 2495 Lt. McGeorge was wounded about 7.15 a.m. on the 26th. North Staffordshire Regiment. Leicestershire Regimentwho died 15/07/1919 LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY United Kingdom '
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