If this information is not immediately obvious it may still be possible to find out more about him. You'll need to check the casualty lists James. We'd also love some photos as we have none. The Worcestershire Regiment lost some 10,000 men during the conflict. From there I'm not sure what transpired. He wrote a short diary of his time in South Africa which gives details of where he went and what the Battalion was involved in during 1900. Finally the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment carried out a night attack (22nd/23rd July 1944) in which they suffered many casualties, including Major Peter Weston who was killed by machine gun fire at the top of Hill 112. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. 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. Army Service Numbers 1881-1918 British regimental number research. I have a copy of his army record and I have looked through the war record of the battalian, but I have not found any record of his secondment. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. 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. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. I'm not sure of the circumstance but my great great grandmother Sarah Ann and my great grandmother Margaret Ann ended up in Belfast (I'm not certain if that was John Killen's home where family lived) or why they ended up t here since Sarah Ann listed her family living in Wicklow. Which monarch's head appears on the LSGC? I discovered that he was taken as a prisoner of war at the battle of Hulluch, but am unsure of where he was taken. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. James was Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment when he died. 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. Ok, thanks Chris. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. 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. He would also have had a further year added to the four years meaning that he was eligible for discharge on the 29th December 1915, exactly seventeen years to the day since he had originally joined up: 12 years + four years + one year = 17 years.It would be possible to research his likely service during this time but that's a chargeable service; please email me if interested. Born 1875 B,ham. He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. His grandson was in contact with you on 12 October 2016 at 20:01. Objective was achieved but Lieut. 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! Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. Hi Paul Can you find military photos of my great great grandfather he was in ww1 he was in royal inniskilling fusiliers if you can let me know Thanks K. Hello I am serving in the military and I am trying to find some information about my wife's great grandfather. M.T.A.I.C.Floriana MaltaThe photo is of him beside a truckI am trying to figure out where he is from. It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. . 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. You list regimental numbers, but obviously with huge gaps. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. But he was the only man from black watch killed on that day so I wondered if he was injured earlier and died from injuries?Secondly - my own grandfather. I know he fought at Mametz Wood, but not much more. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. The Long Service & Good Conduct (LSGC) medal was instituted in 1830 during the reign of King William IV. Seales was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment in May 1915, and attached to the 4th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment for service as part of the West African . Can I find his 'wounded records' online? I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. He enlisted into the border regiment. Hi Paul thanks for your quick reply. At the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) only had 166 aircraft. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. 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. To join them or review events. 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. His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. 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. and "9th Company" on 'Burnt Records'.Interesting that you have P/2919 listed also! 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. Register. Paul. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. I am doing some research into 8471 L/Cpl Ernest Walker 2nd Royal Berks who was KIA on 1/7/1916. 21 men of Ross . The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. Key to PRO Reference He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular First World War research. The Regiment was on a number of subsequent occasions commanded by officers from the same source. I found it interesting that my great grandmother was listed only on the 1911 census as a "boarder" and listed as Roman Catholic while the rest of the family was Presbyterian. deal. Do you know if his military records may have survived? 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. Uncle's is 11621 and from his discharge certificate I get his enlistment date of 02/10/1910 (ten yrs 111 days service - discharge date of 21/01/1921 - maths being correct?) Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. 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. Sign Up. The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. respond to your enquiry by return, giving you a cost for the service if I think This is a 1st LTD Edition book from 1928. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality Reproduction at the best online prices at eBay! All Ive been able to find is a copy of his medal card (which doesnt have much info on it), and Im assuming some sort of dispatch note that has him and two other soldiers listed as dangerously ill from Malaria. 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. Fred Harwood603. 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. The Worcestershire Regimental Archives hold extensive records and other material which could help anyone researching their ancestors who served with the regiment. Free shipping for many products! Visit the RESEARCH tab on this blog. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Worcestershire Regiment Blazer badge [27012] at the best online prices at eBay! Throughout the book reference is made to the Regimental dress and uniform with details of badges and insignia. can find out more information, I'll be happy to pass this on. Hi,I hope you can help me trace the steps of my grandfather, he originally joined the Cheshire Regiment in Stockport, Cheshire as this is our home town. 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! Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. Husband of Margaret (King) married 1913 and father to Evelyn born 1914. I've borrowed the image on this post from the. Hi wonder if you can help me i have just found my grandfathers Militia attestation form on FMP W. Lamping number 3608. Again father unknown, his birth certificate says illegitimate. Alexander Reid, 9th (TF) Battalion. CLICK HERE. Military research. Men joining these battalions were numbered from the same series being used for the 1st and 2nd Battalions. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. 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? Re William Hunter born 1907, his records will still be with the MoD. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. Any guidance on twitter etiquette would be welcomeThe Tweet made was just to make a comment on the photograph I'd seen about the cap badges. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. If you can find us any information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-marines-other-rank-pows-1914.html. R S Bedachungen. Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? He enlisted on 28/5/15 or possibly 28/8/15. Note though that these numbers are only for regular Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. 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! I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton.