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. In all probability, yes, although there is much that can be gleaned from the regimental numbers so all is not completely lost. Re 9666 Farrington, you can search for this man on my British Army Ancestors webiste: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, Re 7440 Hauxwell; Ashley you can download his record from Findmypast. 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 . . . British Army regiments. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. Between 1st July 1881 and 24th August 1891, the regiment recruited just 2991 men, an annual average of 294 men per annum. He was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. 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. completely separate regimental number sequences. Hi just found a medal that says A.S Reid A&s Highlanders 2050.Any info would be great!. The only information my grandmother (since deceased) knew about her mother was that her father died when she was young. Only my grandfather Thomas and 1 brother (Christopher) survived. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. i have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. 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. I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. We'd also love some photos as we have none. His name is Harry Burney Eagles and I cannot find any records of him anywhere. Hi PaulTrying to found out more about this soldier:Service No: 10284Age: 26Regiment/Service: Irish Guards, 2nd Bn.Son of Thomas Wardlow, of 758, Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.A.Anything you can do for me? Thanks Chris. Re Albert Napier Wallace. Military career Myles was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment, British Army, attached to 9th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. But his father was galway born. See http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.html, hi, im looking for my 2nd great grandfather robert whanslaw. I've seen that he served in the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) Not sure of any other informationKind regardsNikki. How old was he in 1911? Mar 2020 - Present3 years 1 month. Thanks Paul,I appreciate your quick reply. Thank you, Ashley. 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. Hello, could you give an example of what you're able to find out about the average soldier for your paid service? 1848-1849 Punjab He was also in the Army where he served in India during a secondment to the Nagpur Railway, rifle volunteers where he made lieutenant. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. 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.. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. Hi Paul, I am researching my Great Grandfather - 18955 Private John Ashton, West Yorkshire Regiment, who was KIA at the Bluff on 2nd March 1916 whilst seconded to the 17th Division Trench Mortars. Throughout the book reference is made to the Regimental dress and uniform with details of badges and insignia. would have joined up. British regimental number research. Any help appreciated. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! full report costs from 50. 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? He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button, FIRM, King's Crown, 25.5 mm, JR Gaunt at the best online prices at eBay! I'm a bit puzzled about the military background of my g-great grandfather. 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. 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 . I am struggling to find any information in the Army records about him - Robert Stenhouse Hanley born in West Derby 19/10/1887 and according to his Teacher Registration Certification he was in the Army as above. Military research. 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 A source, date, and location would be appreciated. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. He enlisted in Ripon I believe (he lived there). and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. 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 . You need top contact the MoD. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? 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. 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. Haskett-Smith and Sergt. RESEARCH "Paul's service was fast, efficient and brilliant. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. 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. Regimental number series. Do you think there will be anything you can find out about reason for this and dates/battles he served etc? Ok, thanks Chris. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. 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 He discharged, my dad thinks, in 1945. Born 1875 B,ham. A Good Ox & Bucks, later Worc's Regiment group. I also have a copy of his death certificate from India.I wonder if there are attestation or service records pertaining to this Private that have survived or have I seen all that is possible. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? Similar Traffic Stats. record. Nr then . Would you have that record? Again father unknown, his birth certificate says illegitimate. 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. Regiment pension and service records. Visit the RESEARCH tab on this blog. My dad says he thought he was at the Somme, but I can only assume but have no info on his transfer dates to the different regiments. I'm hoping that you can clear up this family mystery. Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records; WO 339 - War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) Subseries within WO 339 - Officers Services (including Civilian Dependants and Military Staff Appointments): Long Service Papers; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Toggle hierarchy 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 Devonshire Regiment 5608001 - 5662000 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. 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855, 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878. The Worcestershire Regiment : 5,239,001 : 5,328,000: The Royal Berkshire . I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. Some 65 years later the diary was found by the grandson of Horst Kallmeyer whilst clearing out his grandparents apartment. Hi Paul,We are trying to locate my Great Grandfathers grave which would be in Belgium as he was killed in action in the 1st World War. . The Worcestershire Regiment dates back to 1694 when Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards raised a new regiment in London. At least I now have a first name for him.Regards,Scott. many who fought for our country but who was dear to those left behind. I can give you quite a bit we've found, though some information (from census info) is contradictory realting to date of births. uncovered would have taken me ages to discover. 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. 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. Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,Just like to say a big thanks for your work on researching the First World War army records of my wife's grandfather Harry Blundell.Although I've done a fair amount of family research myself, this is a very specialised field and your work saved me a huge amount of time and effort and I probably would not have found out as much anyway.So, anyone out there who is investigating ancestors involved in the Great War I would strongly recommend getting an expert to help you out and there is probably no better place to start than with Paul: he's quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable.Thanks again, Simon Thompson. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. He was in the MGC & his number was 22617. Objective was achieved but Lieut. 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. Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 Hi Paul, A difficult one. Royal Army Service Corps. 1948-1970. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. I also have a record of his belonging returned to his sister following his death in 1904. ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. How on earth would I be able to publish every single regimental number issued and the date on which it was issued? At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. He survived the war and had a 4th child, my grandfather who sadly died on the Derrycunihy on 24 June 1944. Do you know if his military records may have survived? Is there any further information about his war record? The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. I also know that he served 12 years in the Dorset Regiment during the Boer war, where he was present at 2 campaigns, was wounded twice and received 2 medals, however I can find trace of him for this period. His last service number was G/107683 which apparently places him in the Fusilers? You'll appreciate that John Davis is a very common name, hence the need for as much information as you can muster.Paul, Dear Paul,I am trying to investigate the history of my grandfather Lt. Llewelyn Roberts, who was in the 11th Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, which I understand were formed at Brecon on 5 December 1914,by the Welsh National Executive Committee, (David Lloyd George) and disbanded in France on 27 February 1918. They also provide advise. Regimental number series. | BillionGraves you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. Amalgamated in 1970 from the Worcestershire Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters Regiment, the WFR served Worcestershire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, and Nottinghamshire, in the Midlands of England. Number Block. The information was presented to me in a way that was easy to read and understand. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. 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. Frank, I'd need to research him. However I have his service numbers and am surprised to find he served in Royal Welsh Fusiliers - he came from West Yorks! I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. Thanks, Please drop me a line at the email address above, including your grandfather's regimental numbers, and I'll let you know what I can provide.Paul, Hi Paul, I am researching a 4039 3rd Dragoon Man James Simpson Reid, and with this regimental number it appears that he joined just before the Boer War. Illustrations are by well-known artists depicting battle scenes including each VC-winning action - apart from Leefe's zeppelin. Hence trying to check if my . The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. 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. Pricing . It reads that he joined Th R.F.A.T. The only other things I have are his name and date of Birth. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. Oh dear, Charlie. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. 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/. Is there a way to clarify this please? Can you work out from these when he enlisted in the Manchesters, and then transferred to the Rifle Brigade?Hope you can help!Many thanks,Steve Hartley, Steve, the numbers you give are later issues than the ones covered on this blog. If you have access to The Times online you'll find them there. Graeme, it was not unknown for men to join county regiments which were miles away from what might be considered their local regiment - particularly with later enlistments - and so I wouldn't rule this man out. I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. The Worcestershire Regiment This infantry unit was raised during the Army reforms of 1881. It won't costyou the odds either. His service records for this period appear to be lost and my son would like to know when and where he served as he wishes to honour his memory during the centenary commemorations. Re Alexander HunterCareer soldier, joined the BW in 1904, probably a reservist by 1914. He returned to active service after that. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. Hi Paul. If you would like me to explore research options please follow the instructions on this page.
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