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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 04:04. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. During the Second World War (1939-45), 2ndBattalion initially served in India but returned to Britain in July 1940. Pte. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. We are now on Facebook. 33rd Btn. Charles Holland 8th Btn. Exclusive Collections. WW2 Records. 15.47Expedited Deliveryto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Programme. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. IWM (BU 1091). Essex Regiment (Columns 44 & 56), 2nd Btn. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment. . Open: Tu-F 10-4 by arrangement. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. (d.30th September 1916), Rudge Harold. Pte 2nd Battalion (d.12th November 1914), Neeham James William. Pte. 2nd Btn. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. Our (d.9th November 1916), Fullwood Joseph. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Letter from Major R.H.W. Such a life influencing legacy. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. In August 1844 the Regiment left Australia and sailed to India. This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. Hi, can anyone help me. The National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. Pte. Enoch Shepherd MM. Sgt. find out more The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th Nov 1915), Pte. John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. The amalgamation of the 1st Battalions of the two regiments took place on 31 January 1959 at Minden, Germany, to form the 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Pte. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. There are other columns for religion and physical description, but they were seldom used until about 1855. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! This record (browse from here by hierarchy) Catalogue description South Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error. In 1841 Bunbury was sent to New Zealand. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. See details. However, due to a severe shortage of infantrymen in the British Army at the time, the division was broken up in August 1944 and its units were used as replacements for other British divisions who had suffered heavy casualties and the battalions were broken up and sent to other units. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. Want to know what life was like during the War? The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. Pte. Dunkirk. The village was believed to have been weakened by days of heavy bombardment, unfortunately this was not the case & the battle was vicious & costly as these gallant men were caught in a bloody crossfire at a location known as the Red Patch. T Tolcher South Staffordshire Regiment. Pte. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. Pte. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. Cpl. South Staffordshire Regiment (Columns 38 & 80), 3rd Btn. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. privacy policy, NRA 20951 The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. [31], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. William Sharp 1st Btn. The volume records the arrival and departure dates of the 80th Regiment at each station from its formation in 1793 until 1905 (by which time it was the 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment). However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions Note: The 98th (Prince of Wales) Regiment of Foot, raised in 1824, amalgamated with the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment in 1881 to form the North Staffordshire Regiment. D Coy. please. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 2nd Btn. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. The South Staffordshire Regiment in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. Write to: The Secretary-General Canadian Agency, C.W.G.C. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. 7th Btn. 14th (Service) Btn. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 57 & 93), 1st Btn. Pte. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. 'Nominal and Descriptive Roll of the 80th Regiment' with entries for name, date of enlistment, age at enlisting, height, trade or occupation, place of birth and remarks such as transferred, discharged, or death. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. (d.19th August 1915), Bedward Bertram Lonsdale. Telephone: 01543 434 394. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 7th Btn. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. [9] The 8th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 51st Brigade in 17th (Northern) Division in July 1915 also for service on the Western Front. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. Pte. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. to add or update the details in Discovery, Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, [email protected], 38th (South Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot, Holdich, Sir Edward Alan, (1822-1909), Knight General, Tucker, Sir Charles, (1838-1935), Knight Soldier, About our He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. Arranged by date of enlistment. Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. 1st Btn. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. By the end of the Battle, Cain had reportedly been personally responsible for the destruction or disabling of six tanks, four of which were Tigers, as well as a number of self-propelled guns. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. 1st Btn. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. Entry 428, p167. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. [9] The 9th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as pioneer battalion for the 23rd Division in August 1915 also for service on the Western Front before transferring to Italy in November 1917. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. The 80th Regiment of Foot was raised by Lord Henry Paget in 1793, largely from members of the Staffordshire Militia who were tenants of his father, the Earl of Uxbridge. [30], The Staffordshire Regiment Museum is based at Whittington Barracks near Lichfield. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. find out more story The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. Pte. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, with which you can track the progress of units throughout the course of the First World War, from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. Cpl. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. Pte. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. The battalions formed in 1881 were as follows:[3], The reserve battalions of the regiment were reorganised in 1908 by the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, with the two militia battalions becoming the 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions. Adey William. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Wartime Memories Project - South Staffordshire Regiment 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 77 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material. Details of WO 95/2687/1. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment, L/Cpl. Sgt. Captain Kilby has been missing since the date of the performance of this great act of valour, and his death has now to be presumed.". The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. [9] The 8th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 51st Brigade in 17th (Northern) Division in July 1915 also for service on the Western Front. We add around 200,000 new records each month. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. 7th Btn. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. C Coy. [29], Following the 1959 amalgamation of the North and South Staffords, the 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment (TA) continued as a territorial unit of the new regiment without a change of title but was disbanded on the creation of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Pte. Service records from the Brigade of Guards (The Grenadier, Coldstream, Irish and Welsh Guards) have now transferred to the Army Personnel Centre, including First World War records (see above). "First time @NAM_London today. Search The Records. Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 1, 1793 - 1897, Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 2, 1793 - 1899, Nominal and descriptive roll of the 80th Regiment, 1804 - 1881, Miscellaneous, 24 July 1853 - 31 May 1859, Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook. Details of World War II campaigns are inscribed on the lower part of the dado. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . This volume appears to be a slightly updated copy of the first digest. [9], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Suvla Bay as part of the part of 33rd Brigade in the 11th (Northern) Division in August 1915. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Pte. As such, they landed in Sicily in 1943 where they, along with the rest of the brigade, which was temporarily down to two battalions, suffered heavy casualties during the disastrous Operation Ladbroke. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. Pte. This finding aid is a revised online version of the original finding aid prepared by the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP), published by the National Library of Australia in 2019. The time was 0430 on September 19, 1944. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. Arranged by date of enlistment, from 1804 to 1881, the roll gives the name of every soldier in the Regiment, his age at the time of enlistment, height at the time of enlistment, previous occupation and place of birth. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Feb 1916), Pte. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. By the end of the Battle, Cain had reportedly been personally responsible for the destruction or disabling of six tanks, four of which were Tigers, as well as a number of self-propelled guns. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. Please note: all "Select" fields will be automatically searched but at least one field should be submitted in order to narrow and define your search to return more useful results.