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I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. Do you think you would be able to trace anything even a military number. It was retitled as 17th Garrison Bn of the Worcestershire Regiment on 25 May 1918 18 June 1918: transferred to 121st Brigade in 40th Division He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. 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. Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. If you have an interesting photo relating to the Worcestershire Regiment and would like to submit a copy to this website then simply CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. Re Albert Napier Wallace. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. Pricing . PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. My hunch its the same man. Free shipping for many products! 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. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. RAMC regimental number 1555.He has born in December 1895 so his entry to theatre in November 1914 would have meant he was under 18 at the time. 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! My list shows "Depot, Winchester" as well, Colin. 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855, 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? History of the Worcestershire Regiment. All service record information on these Army Service Numbers posts is taken from WO 363 (The so-called 'Burnt Documents') WO 364 (Pension Records), WO 97 (Chelsea Pensioner records) , WO 96 (Militia Records) and, to a lesser degree, the WW1 Medal Index Cards (MICs). 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. His research has enabled me to Not an easy task, but I can't think of any other way that it could be done. 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. He was in RFA and his number was 18681. 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. He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. 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. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. I don't really no much else about his life before he married my great grandmother.Regards Tracy Brook, Tracy, you will need to contact the MoD. i have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. Have you seen them all? Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. My grandfather James Francis Burke 9331, 2nd bttn Worcester regiment was a regular before WW1. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. 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! I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. Raymond, please email me the photo and I'll take a look: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, Hi, i'm sorry but on the research page I cannot see how to contact you by email, could you please tell me where the email link is?Thank YouPaul Wilson. Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. Pagination. "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. Bond, regimental number 16478, Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry.Obviously Im not related to him, but would like to find out what ever I can about him. Notes. Do you know any of the names of the soldiers in your photo of the royal artillery please?I would also be interested in finding out more about my great grandfathers service in Ww1 if you are able to help. By 1966 he was granted a commission as Lieutenant (Quartermaster). There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. William Hunter. . Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . ZU VERKAUFEN! ).Once again, many thanksBrian, This post will look at numbering in the regular battalions of the Worcestershire Regiment between 1881 and 1914. and in 2020 its numbers will have fallen to 82,000, a poor reward, one would have thought, for all past endeavours. Fiona, start with the basics and identify his medal index card and medal roll entries. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. I've seen that he served in the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) Not sure of any other informationKind regardsNikki. It won't costyou the odds either. Do you know why they were missed? BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! look for. Born 1875 B,ham. Hi Paul, I hope that you can help clear something up. 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. He served with the Warwickshire R.G.A. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. The genealogist has also indexed these. There is a good chance that he continued to serve after the vital 1921 cut-off date for records and that his service record is still held by the Ministry of Defence. The Worcestershire Regiment's use of the General Service, cap was in Europe at the end of the war and into the postwar years, with a period photo showing it being worn even up until 1950 by the regiment's Training Company of the Territorial Army . 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. 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. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. It is part of family history that one of our grand uncles joined the British Army. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! - Trying to track him between the census of 1901 when he was living with his mum as a child, and the 1911 census when he wasn't there but was possibly in India.How he came about to be renumbered?He was killed in action, i think possible Pleogsteert wood. The morning of 18th November 1944 saw the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment move across the Dutch/German boarder and commenced their attack on German soil to take the village of Tripsrath. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. Looks as though the battalion is the 11th County of London, and I have a name for the officer who was in the London Regt so it looks as though it is coming together.Re Twitter, I think just jump in with both feet. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. Contact details of PRO at Kew. 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 airman Leefe Robinson, famous for shooting down a zeppelin. Thanks. Can you help me get in contact please? Hi Paul,I am desperately trying to find information on my Grandfather who served in the Coldstream Guards during WW2. British Army regiments. I cannot find any of his army records from 1916 onwards. Lauren, please see the last paragraph on this blog post regarding WW2 records. 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. You do though get his age and an address and so it's a case of checking through other record series like census returns and BMDs to see if you can add anything else. The numbers and dates published are to provide guidance regarding the dates on which the intervening regimental numbers must have been issued. They lived in Cork city and had a family. In 1751 regiments were given numbers, and the Regiment was numbered 29. Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. These were gleaned from his post WW1 medal papers, his marriage certificate and his childrens baptism records, however as I can find no service records for WW1 I suspect they were unfortunately destroyed. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. Ill just work on my twitter construction.I'm pleased you have found a name for the man. Age: 31. According to the caption, it shows a sergeant and a private in 1897. | BillionGraves Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the other 4 or 5 brothers, only that they all died. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. I'm happy to research any possible london/home counties written records myself if you could point me in the right direction. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. Hi Paul, A difficult one. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. Attention is paid to minor actions such as trench raids, which usually find no place in compressed official histories; they are recorded in this history. Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Thanks for posting. CLICK HERE. David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. But see what they say. It served in France and Belgium in the . 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. 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. Hi paul. That information simply does not survive. (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment bringing in German prisoners captured during the attack on La Boisselle, France, 3 July 1916. . etc. I have found the Red Cross listing but this only shows Winchester.kind regardsColin. respond to your enquiry by return, giving you a cost for the service if I think 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. In an effort to preserve the history of these officer, this website is now building up a record of all the Battalion Commanders. Through old letters their appears in WWI DEAL ? I have broken the numbers up with commas to make them easier to read. Battalions served on the Western Front, in Gallipoli, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Italy; one battalion ended the war in North Persia. Free shipping for many products! Hi, I am trying to research my Grandfather, Thomas Richardson. We'd also love some photos as we have none. Paul. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. Re William Hunter born 1907, his records will still be with the MoD. I'm sorry, I can find nobody with that name/number combination for the DLI. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. If he did serve overseas, the suggestion would be that he served with a different regimental number, but at this stage I can see nothing else for him that would help you build a better picture. This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. During the 7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment withdrawal to Dunkirk in May 1940, Lieut. 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. Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. 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 Doesn't even have to be a relative. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. I bought the card many years ago and sold it in 2011. His surname was Conliffe and he was in the Cheshire Regiment and I am afraid thats all we have. 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. 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. 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. Re Thomas Willis Elliott, we have communicated separately about this. Second World War and post 1920 service Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. Thank you for visiting this blog. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. Simon, it was my pleasure to help you, thanks for posting this comment. Over the years periods of warfare have always ).Best regards,Scott. It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. I am by know means an expert on these matters. Re 10284 Wardlow, you should contact the Irish Guards direct as they still hold records. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? You list regimental numbers, but obviously with huge gaps. Records post 1920 are not yet in the public domain. 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. If you need help There is a militia record for a 7687 Pte Ernest Walker on FMP who transferred to the regular army. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. The detail you have His occupation is described as 1st Battalion Middlesex regiment, based at Buttevant County Cork. Hi Paul thanks for your quick reply. Thanks Kind Regards Michael Lindsay. What Regiment/Corps. you might want to consider refining your search to see a more manageable number of items. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. Similar Traffic Stats. Is it possible to find out where he was born/lived etc just from this little information? 1951-1952 Malaya Mark. You have completely missed the whole point of the blog. Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. 2408 Military Provo Staff Corps, born 1882Richard Albert Williams, RAMC 7403266Are these people you would be able to find details on?Many thanks,Justin, Hi Paul, I am trying to find some information about my fathers uncle and guardian who faught in France in world war 1 in the Royal Warickshires his name was Bertie Horton and he was born in 1886 in Birmingham he survived the war and died in the 1970s.I cannot seem to fond any information on him why would that be. 45146, and Rifle Brigade no. 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. 1938-1939 Palestine A source, date, and location would be appreciated. Ive found the service record for one of the other two, Private George William Port (it is listed as Pte G. Part), and in his service record it has him being reported as dangerously ill from Malaria on 24th September, 1917, so Id assume J. I can't find his service record. How old was he in 1911? 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. First World War research. 1900 Raised in Ireland on the 14th February, I also offer a comprehensive, fast and cost-effective.
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