worcestershire regiment service numbers

I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! Their troop had a monkey mascot . Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. I also have Alan Grint's excellent The Faith and Fire within".I am seeking 2 things:A group photo of the Hexham (A company) and Corbridge (E Company) 1/4th NF (Territorials). I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. I have the attestation records and discharge docs, as well as medal index, for my Great Grandad - 3rd Battn Royal Berks 1894, moved to 2nd Battn 1900 and deployed to Africa, then reenlisted ASC 1915 and served in WW1.I've tried to piece together all the contents, but some of the abbreviations mean nothing to me. Even if a service record survives it is unlikely to show his company. . CLICK HERE, 1808-1811 Peninsular 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 Were they also part of the 38th Welsh Division formed by Prime minister David Lloyd George? By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. Stacke, (of the 314427636243 It seems he went to France in October 1915.Thanks,Julia. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. You list regimental numbers, but obviously with huge gaps. 39 joined on 17th October 1881 134 joined on 25th March 1882 572 joined on 7th July 1883 I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). Warriors United Kingdom You need top contact the MoD. 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! 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. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. 17th (Service) Battalion 25 May 1918: the 1st Provisional Garrison Guard Bn of the Labour Corps joined 176th Brigade in 59th (2nd North Midland) Division. Numbers issued from about 1912 appear with the 4/ prefix: 507 joined on the 17th June 1908 826 joined on the 28th April 1909 1138 joined on the 6th May 1910 1313 joined on the 13th January 1911 4/1477 joined on the 15th January 1912 Appointed to the 36th Regt. Born 1875 B,ham. Hi PaulI started researching my family and I have very little information to work with. Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. 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. He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. 1848-1849 Punjab His name was John Killen and was a Lance Corporal: Depot Highland Light Infantry. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. 1 Co of LY 226 and 301Previous Units - 1 Co of LY Sgt 2658John Bowen john.gordon.bowen@gmail.com, Hello Paul,I wonder if you can help me solve two puzzles about my grandfather? We would love to find out more about this soldier, and also to try and solve the mystery of how it came into my grandparents possession. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! . Any help on where I should start looking would be appreciated, Hi Paul,I am researching my family tree.A relation of mine married Henry Knowland in Spring Hill, Riverstown, Cork in 1902. 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. Re Stanley Riccalton, I regret the only details I have regarding this man are the posts you can see from October 2016. Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. He served with the 9th Bn, Nick. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. Ben, thank you for taking the time and trouble to say so; it was my pleasure to be able to help you. Doesn't even have to be a relative. Please send me an email if you want me to undertake paid research. WW2 Stories of veterans Would you have that record? 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. which is slightly out from the sequencing, but having not found his actual enlistment date anywhere it'll do. 14th May 2011 at Kidderminster. A few emails and following a very reasonable fee , Paul provided us with documents and a lovely very sensitive report about my great uncle Leslie Pope who served in the oxford and bucks infantry in 1918 . 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. Monday 4th August 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the World War One. He joined in 1917 and went out to France in April 1918, and I know much about the battle in which he went missing, presumed killed, but I can't identify which trench he would have been in unless I can find out his company. Where would I find that kind of record? I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. Enlisted 29/12/1915. Here's hoping I've not been too much of a painNick LabandTrench Laband Twitter, All understood, Nick, no problem about jumping in. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286. If no service / pension records exist (have looked on ancestry) is there any other archive to look for further documentation and/or information/photos?? He was in RFA and his number was 18681. ).Best regards,Scott. I've borrowed the image on this post from the. 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. jumping in on others conversations. 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. Re Albert Napier Wallace. 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. 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. Middlesex Regiment http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37130&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=thomas&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.8iP1dAux.fcIRQ5co.dpbsListed as Age 31 and rank as Corporal (north Kensington would be the right town of residence)Bizarrely census shows his year of birth as 1891 which make him more like 25 years old at death3. Register. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. The 33rd Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War.The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. Free shipping for many products! Two were with the Middlesex Regiment [one private one (non) commissioned officer, one reciord says Seargent one says Corporal] are commemorated on Thiepval (where my daughter is currently working as an intern for CWGC) and one at Bauomont Hamel.1. Contact details of PRO at Kew. Google Irish Guards Archive. 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. 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.. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. Overall, after a slow start in the 1880s, the Worcestershire Regiment finished as the sixth most successful recruiter of British Army infantry between 1881 and 1911. 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. 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. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. Barry - probably not, unless he has a service record in WO 363 which details this OR there is a record in MH 106 (at the National Archives) OR there is a report in a local newspaper. He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. 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. I will be getting replacement medals and need to know if the first or the last number would be on the medals or both ? The regiment maintained its additional two battalions after the war with South Africa had ended and thus went to war with Germany in 1914 with four regular battalions. Follow this link: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=7440+hauxwell. Ioffer a quick and cost-effective research service and turn deal. The Worcestershire Regiment This infantry unit was raised during the Army reforms of 1881. 52549.Your help will be greatly appreciated.Dave. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. Any direction on this would be gratefully received. View this object Soldiers of 4th Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment at Cambrai, 1917 Origins They lived in Cork city and had a family. The regiment fought in many conflicts, including both the First and Free shipping for many products! I would like to find out what he was up to in 1916 and whether he actually was in France as stated on his marriage certificate.Best regards,Julia. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, . 1921-1939 Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. He was in the MGC & his number was 22617. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. He was married in Leith, Edinburgh 1898 and had first child Elizabeth in 1899.. let me know if you think you can help. Re Alexander HunterCareer soldier, joined the BW in 1904, probably a reservist by 1914. Do you know why they were missed? From there I'm not sure what transpired. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. look for. We unlock funded resource and put in place mentoring, study support, specialist support and assistive technologies to enhance the experience . David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. 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? Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. I'd love for you to go over what I have and fill in any gaps, or at least confirm my findings. Here are some sample army service numbers and corresponding joining dates for regular soldiers enlisting with the Gloucestershire Regiment between July 1881 and August 1914. The medal index card and medal rolls will tell you something about his service but that's probably pretty much all you'll get.Paul, HiMy great uncle died of wounds in 1918. His research has enabled me to It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. can find out more information, I'll be happy to pass this on. Also see here: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/northumberland-fusiliers/Paul, Hi Paul,I'm trying to trace my great grandfather's service;Name - Titus LoweService no. Look forward to hearing from you. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. He returned to active service after that. Can I find his 'wounded records' online? Regiment pension and service records. William Hunter. The email is included (under Step 1, above) but maybe I need to make that clearer. Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Middlesex Regiment Details on London War Memorial Websitehttp://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=42653&limit=50&offset=0&sort=&a=Westbourne%20Park&f=First%20Name&s=Last%20Name&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.aku6Qree.k0hVc5ls.dpbsCensus indicates year of birth as 1883 which ties in with listed age at death of 33.2. It will be either Victoria or Edward VII. Only my grandfather Thomas and 1 brother (Christopher) survived. Military research. ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. We know that he became a POW and was held in Germany, is there anyway of knowing precisely which camp or camps he was held at? It seems that the number of visitors and pageviews on this site is too low to be displayed, sorry. 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/. He was with Regiment 3,3rd Battalion Scottish Rifles, Regimental Number 5657. Hazel, please drop me a line. Bond was reported at a similar date.Any further information you could give me would be greatly appreciated (even if its just his first name! If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. This can be done, with patience, or by dropping me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you wanted to commission this research.Paul, HiAlbert Henry Gookey (1889-1926) - 4th Middlesex Regiment Regimental Number: L/11184 (joined 1906 aged 17). Transvaal 1899 !!! And can you find out about their POW history too? You'll need to check the casualty lists James. Russell, re the Black Watch. If so its my great great grandfather and i would be interested in anything you can find on him. First of all, please send me an email. Thanks Paul,I appreciate your quick reply. Free shipping for many products! I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. By 1966 he was granted a commission as Lieutenant (Quartermaster). Lived in warrington. 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 . He served with the Warwickshire R.G.A. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. Great grand father returned mission complete with no lives lost . He's Tom Earnest Abson, Manchester Regiment no. Re A Jacobs, it would be a case of checking through medal rolls, service records and possibly army lists in the hope of finding a match on that name. What is a section "D"?The second puzzle is more complicated. 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. Hi, does that mean he (Thomas Richardson) can only be researched under his latter 1923 number? He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. Number 1457 I believe. Their battle honours include Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. I note my Great Grandfather #1332 joined Feb 3, 1885 is not listed and also my Grandfather 10491 who joined in 1912 is not listed. There does not appear to be a surving record for this man, Chris. I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . See the link on this page. 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.