The LSGC was awarded for 18 years' service and so if you know when he was awarded the decoration, you can count back 18 years. 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. Many thanks. The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. You can also post questions about the regiment. look for. His research has enabled me to Would it not have been superceded later? Hello,I am trying to source any additional info on Edward Broderick ( also recorded as Edward George) He was a member of 2nd Batt Connaught Rangers Private 5259. I am doing some research into 8471 L/Cpl Ernest Walker 2nd Royal Berks who was KIA on 1/7/1916. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. Das Worcestershire Regiment Im Grossen Krieg Kapitn Stacke 1928 1. Ltd I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . Family folkore says he signed up underage, so may well have been born post 1897.The London War Memorial online site gives quite a bit of information about the circumstances in which they each died.Perhaps you can let us know whether you can help us find out mnore (and if so, what sort of information and cost estimate) or point us in the right direction to uncover military records etc. 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). etc. 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. 1948-1970. Bid Live on Lot 812 in the Antiques to include sections of guns, weapons, medals, militaria, sporting, taxidermy, toys, scientific instruments, weights & scales, cameras Auction from Stroud Auctions Ltd.. It would be possible to research him more fully but a service reocrd does not appear to survive for him. He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. Many thanks Karen, Karen, not as far as I know, although there will be a medal card, medal rolls, soldiers' effects entry, Soldiers Died in The Great War entry, census returns etc that will all help you piece together more information, plus information on CWGC etc. Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. Regimental number series. Between 1891 and 1901 the regiment recruited close to 3,400 men, improving its recruitment rate for the decade to an average of 345 men per annum, and finishing in twenty-sixth place. I also have his big green Worcerestershire Regiment in the Great War book. This method of naming regiments led to confusion, as regiments were re-named with each Colonel, and it was possible for more than one Colonel, and therefore more than one regiment, to have the same name. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. Any direction on this would be gratefully received. . I have a lot of info already regarding medal entitlements, etc. The Worcestershire Regiment was formed on the 1st July 1881; the 1st Battalion from the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd Battalion from the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. Phone Number +49 9837976333. Army Service Numbers 1920 - 1942 - North East Medals I can't find his service record. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. "Pauls Thanks for your help Paul. He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. A Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire Regiment Worcester 1950 British Army Military History Mercian at the best online prices at eBay! He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. Google Irish Guards Archive. Re John Killen if you can find him on https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ or in medal rolls then I could certainly help, but this would be a research project. Veterans and guests of the 1st Battalion, N. W. Europe(1944-45) met for their last annual reunion dinner on Sat. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: The Gloucestershire Regiment - 1st and Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. 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. 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. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. Did men who transferred into the regular forces keep their old no or get a new one. Rachel, thanks for commenting. Page 1 of 500. Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. 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? 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. Hi Paul thanks for your quick reply. the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 1/2 Downloaded from aharon.ijm.org on March 2, 2023 by guest . I have found all of the 'relatively easy' information; medal rolls, CWGC mentions, memorials, a photo, soldier's effects, death cert, newspaper clippings, etc. Worcestershire Regiment - Wikipedia I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? History of the Worcestershire Regiment. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. You wouldn't know for sure unless you had access to his attestation papers. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. can't thank you enough for the work you have done for me. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality James was wounded (approx 1902) at Koster River, South Africa during the Second Boer War. Pricing . The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. Re Thomas Willis Elliott, we have communicated separately about this. Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. 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. 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. Regimental number series. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! British Army regiments. Can you help me get in contact please? PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Royal Army Service Corps. In all probability, yes, although there is much that can be gleaned from the regimental numbers so all is not completely lost. The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). The only information I have on him (James Law) is that he may have joined up at the Hulme Barracks (near his home). Can I find his 'wounded records' online? Worcestershire Regiment. World War One Photos, Obituaries & Service It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. 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). His grandson was in contact with you on 12 October 2016 at 20:01. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. Thanks. Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. He possibly has a summary of service in WO 76 at The National Archives. 1903-1913 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. . Note though that these numbers are only for regular Again father unknown, his birth certificate says illegitimate. 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. For example it is likely that recruits to the newly formed 11th Battalion were issued with service numbers that followed on from the 10th Battalion, so it may be possibly to identify a range of approximately 1200 service numbers where there is a strong likelihood that those individuals were initially posted to the 11th Battalion. Hi there PaulDo you know how I could go about researching a man who was a Staff Instructor in the Army Gymnastics Staff between 15-19. What I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. Paul. And can you find out about their POW history too? M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. It was towards the end of this service that Britain went to war meaning that he would have been recalled to the colours. If you could add anything to this it would be much appreciated. It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. 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. For everything else, try me. He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. That rules out the man of the same name I saw with Boer War service wih this regiment then. 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? respond to your enquiry by return, giving you a cost for the service if I think the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 2/10 Downloaded from old.ijm.org on March 3, 2023 by guest Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? Revenue <$5M. 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. 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. 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. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. But see what they say. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. I don't have that information to hand. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. 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. Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. British Army regiments. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. 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 . He was a coalminer and signed up after the war had begun, served in an infantry regiment and was demobbed in 1919.Is that enough to search? View this object Soldiers of 4th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment at Cambrai, 1917 Origins New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. Hello Paul - I am doing some WW1 research on my grandfather Stanley Riccalton who was from Wallsend-on- Tyne and the only record can find for someone of that name is in the Dorsetshire regiment number 28111. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. which I do have. The Worcestershire Regiment lost some 10,000 men during the conflict. I assumed he emigrated to Australia at some point, but I dont even know what his first name is. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. The Worcestershire Regiment | National Army Museum 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. 1939-1947 WW 2 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . According to the caption, it shows a sergeant and a private in 1897. 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? If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. Re CSM Laughton, I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, Pieter. he was discharged because he was shell shocked.he also got gassed in the war and was ill for a time. . I am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. So far I have discovered that he was kicked in the abdomen by men off duty and was hospitalised off and on until he was discharged in March 1915.However in December 1916 when he marries Elsie Jane Adams in Aberdeen it clearly states on the marriage certificate that he was currently stationed in France and is a gunner for B Battallion in the Machine Gun Corps. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. 1st Invalids - 41st (Welsh) Regiment of Foot later The Welsh Regiment (first raised as the Regiment of Invalids, in 1688) Agile and Bolton Wanderers - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Ally Sloper's Cavalry - Army Service Corps (humorous back . Public Record Office, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU. Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? 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. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. Thank you in advance. I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. He was given a section "D" discharge from the 2nd Bttn on 29 december 1915. i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? I have records of both his King & Queens medals from the Second Boer War. I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. He died 1981.Interested in service records, medals etc as for some reason the family didn't keep anything.Thanks in advance. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. he was in the duke of cornwalls. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. back to the numbering: 6383 joined on 3rd June 1901 6656 joined on 13th January 1902 7445 joined on 2nd January 1903 8196 joined on 29th January 1904 9259 joined on 27th May 1905 As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. Ben, thank you for taking the time and trouble to say so; it was my pleasure to be able to help you. He simply appears to have served in both regiments, transferring from one to the other. At least I now have a first name for him.Regards,Scott. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. So I hope I can pick up the twitter lingo very quickly as I don't want to annoy and turn people off. 1; 2; 3; 500; Next; The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Regiment/Corps. Hence trying to check if my . Yes, you'd expect to see a six digit number if he was still serving when the TF was renumbered. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. Mar 2020 - Present3 years 1 month. 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 . If you have access to Ancestry.co.uk try searching for Service Records and Pension Records for Army numbers either side of 24272 with Oxford* in the Regiment box. At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. Just makin a suggestion of the 6th rifles or Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and made a comment about the cap badge being very small so I gave it 70 to 30 percentage in favour of the Rifles.I see by the other comments to that photograph, that the answer is well covered anyway.I'm hoping to engage people and learn. James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. Do you have the potential to find out more info than they could offer?CheersNick. 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! Unfortunately through the Generations records on him have been fragmented/lost with his Rels in Australia and other Countries. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Please note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. ; 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. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. I've borrowed the image on this post from the. He was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. Re Lance-Corporal Frederick Lascelles Brown try running some searches on my British Army Ancestors website here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, @K re your 16th December comment, do have a look at mt British Army Ancestors website and in particular the opening paragraph on the About page: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/about-us/, Hi, we are trying to find information about the photo that was posted on this page of your blog. The Gloucestershire Regiment Regimental Special British Soldier In The Do you know approximately when he was born? Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? Warriors United Kingdom Thank you especially for your Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: RESEARCH hello Paul, i am trying to find records for my great great grandfather Pryse Lloyd, he was born on 13th of august 1881 in Llananno, Radnorshire. Enlisted 29/12/1915. Key to PRO Reference But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. Data-as-a-Service Data Management Data Enrichment API & Webhooks. 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. It won't costyou the odds either. Thank you, Ashley. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire Regiment, British Army Leather Keychain at the best online prices at eBay! I'm obviously very new to twitter and not getting on very well with the character restrictions.I saw the photograph on my home feed and was interested enough to join the discussion.At this stage I'm not even sure if that is an acceptable approach, i.e. Gasthaus zur Sonne, Haundorf: See 3 unbiased reviews of Gasthaus zur Sonne, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918: Worcestershire Regiment - regular Army Numbers - British Army Numbers of WW2 Other rank prisoners of war 1914. Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. Middlesex Regiment http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37130&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=thomas&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.8iP1dAux.fcIRQ5co.dpbsListed as Age 31 and rank as Corporal (north Kensington would be the right town of residence)Bizarrely census shows his year of birth as 1891 which make him more like 25 years old at death3. We believe they were both 2nd battalion in Africa and they were both POWs. 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. Nr then . Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. 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. What is a section "D"?The second puzzle is more complicated. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. ).Once again, many thanksBrian, This post will look at numbering in the regular battalions of the Worcestershire Regiment between 1881 and 1914. The Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button, FIRM, King's Crown, 25.5 mm 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. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. The medal was originally awarded to infantry NCOs and men who had completed 21 years' good conduct. 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. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, . I've only found access to records after 1920 so far. If I don't think I can add anything I will tell you, but if I Free shipping for many products! I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot and the 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. Re Percy Wesley, find his British War and Victory Medal roll entry on Ancestry and then use that information to summon up the war diaries. Worcestershire Regiment Worcester 1950 British Army Military History Objective was achieved but Lieut. 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855, 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. 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