worcestershire regiment service numbers

uncovered would have taken me ages to discover. This is a list of nicknames of regiments of the British Army. 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 Hello, i am trying to find out my Fathers service number in order for me to gain his service records. Pricing . The 3rd Battalion was raised on the 14th February and the 4th Battalion on the 10th March. I've been researching It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. India & has king & queens clap medals. Thanks for your help Paul. I am confused that he has only got a 4 digit number. 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. 1951-1952 Malaya Many years ago (late 70s, early 80s) my dad worked on a local Sydney council, and one day he came home with a WWI 1914/15 star medal he found with some rubbish he was clearing up. I'm trying to find any other details on the Black Watch claim. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. Name: Joseph Harris Gender: Male Rank: Pte Record Type: Disability Residence Place: Smethwick, B'ham Military Service Region: Midlands, England Service Number: 51953 Corps, Regiment or Unit: Worcestershire Regiment Service Branch: Military (Army) Title: WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers Description: Pension Record Ledger Reference Number: 6 . I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. deal. My advice to you would be to make the most of Findmypast's free weekend of military records this weekend and scour what's online. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. explanatory notes which have helped me find out more about Stephen, just one of Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Re Alexander HunterCareer soldier, joined the BW in 1904, probably a reservist by 1914. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Allbut P Sergt DCM 13388 : Newspaper Photo Atkinson M P Captain : Short Record Of Service Beacham C J Lt : Photo Binder A E L 2nd Lt : Group Photo Boucher W E Captain : Group Photo Bowman A H Lt : Group Photo Brown E H Pte : Short Record Of Service Butcher C L Captain : Group Photo Regimental number series. But to have been in the army again in 1916 suggests he must have re-enlisted. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. History of the Worcestershire Regiment. Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. 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. He was 21 born 1891 in Newport wales. He was discharged after contracting Malaria. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. I will I have found his medal card, which states he was in 15th london regiment, 705282, 23rd London regiment, a/204954, and the ASC remounts, R/4/232361. There was, and still is probably, a Royal Marines barracks at Deal.Paul. Introduction He simply appears to have served in both regiments, transferring from one to the other. Contact details of PRO at Kew. Please drop me a line and include known or approximate years of birth or dates of service. Military research. i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? CraigRecords for the Volunteer Force do not survive as a complete collection although you do find some papers scattered within WO 363 / WO 364 and WO 97. Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. 1921-1939 The regiment started numbering from 1 from 1st July July 1881. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. The database contains over 50,000 records and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. Military research. 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855, 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878. Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. On John and Sarah's marriage certificate entry it states his parents as Thomas and Jane Killen (dead) and Sarah O'Neill parents as Michael and Kate O'Neill. Free shipping for many products! 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 . I understand that these barracks were platooned by the Royal Welsh Light (dragoons) of which James was. The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. Hi PaulA quick query. Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? 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. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . 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. 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! Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. To join them or review events. 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. Eventually he joined the 8th Hussars as a farrier No 314829 his residence at the time of his marriage was Cavalry Barracks, Fulford road, York this was on 27 February 1926, he was 31 years old. What was Intresting about him was he joined the Juke of Cornwalls light Infrenty in 1891 aged 16yrs old. 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. New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. Objective was achieved but Lieut. Unfortunately through the Generations records on him have been fragmented/lost with his Rels in Australia and other Countries. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. The addition of two more regular battalions in 1900 had a marked effect on recruitment rates and between June 1901 and May 1911, the regiment added over 6000 men to its books; an annual recruitment rate of 613 men per annum for the last ten years and one which saw recruiting in the regiment surpassed only by The Kings Royal Rifle Corps and Middlesex Regiment. Highly recommended read. Is it possible to work out anything about when he started his service from this?Thanks Craig. 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 . I am by know means an expert on these matters. It reads that he joined Th R.F.A.T. Hi PaulI am trying to find out if Lawrence Connolly RDF #22151, born Navan Co Meath, who died in France on 16th August 1916, is my Grand Uncle Lawrence Connolly born in Co Meath on 26th August 1873. First World War research. 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. would have joined up. Paul. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/, Thanks Paul, didn't know that site existed, some great information, Good afternoon Paul, I am researching my great granddad war history.I was told the following:First name(s) SelwynLast name RatledgeService number 316754, 651957Rank PrivateCorps Northumberland Fusiliers, Labour CorpsService record Soldier Number: 316754, Rank: Private, Corps: Northumberland FusiliersService record 2 Soldier Number: 651957, Rank: Private, Corps: Labour CorpsWhat I would like to know what battalion was he with when in service please, Paul316754 looks like a TF number to me: 21st Provisional Battalion, later 35th Battalion. Hi Paul,Forgive me if I'm being daft and misreading the info on this blog, but my great grandfather's two regimental numbers from the medal card don't seem to fit in with the ones listed. 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. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. Please let me know if this is something you could help with? His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. WW2. Our Data . 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). I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. This website covers key areas such as history, battalions, colonels, emblems and badges, regimental colours . Paul offers a great service.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.DM, David, many thanks; I was pleased to be able to assist you.Paul, Hi Paul,Interesting blog! ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Free shipping for many products! He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found.