worcestershire regiment service numbers

Allan Matthew Hauxwell, I know he served in the Durham Light Infantry, his service number is listed as 7440. I bought the card many years ago and sold it in 2011. The Worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. Dear PaulMy grandfather Charles Henry Young joined 3rd DLI on 9 Dec 1915 and was placed in Reserves (a coal moner in poor health with wife and young son). The first is my grandfather the second is my wife's. By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. on demobilisation 1915- 19 Having looked in the London Gazette with no joy I just wondered if you knew if the Gymnastics Staff were a Corp in their own right or attached to a Regiment. 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. I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. Three years later it was completed and handed over to the Regiment. Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. This is a list of nicknames of regiments of the British Army. 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). Not an easy task, but I can't think of any other way that it could be done. 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 . Free shipping for many products! Thanks for your help.I may be back in touch later on for further in/research that you do.Nick, Hi Paul I am hoping you can help me I am trying to trace as much information about my great granddad but have no family to help me. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. 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. Some 65 years later the diary was found by the grandson of Horst Kallmeyer whilst clearing out his grandparents apartment. "Pauls most enquiries around within a week. I am by know means an expert on these matters. He simply appears to have served in both regiments, transferring from one to the other. Prior enlistment info, training, regimental records, medal records, war diaries and much more. Introduction Veterans and guests of the 1st Battalion, N. W. Europe(1944-45) met for their last annual reunion dinner on Sat. Haskett-Smith severely wounded and Sergt. I don't know the namesof the other men. Hi i am trying to find out about my grandfather who enlisted under age. Have you seen them all? In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. where mapped hill numbers were contested. 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. Thanks Chris. ).Best regards,Scott. Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. Is it possible he initially joined the 1st Bttn and was transferred to the 2nd Battn around 1914?I hope you can help.Allan Ellner. If no service / pension records exist (have looked on ancestry) is there any other archive to look for further documentation and/or information/photos?? I don't have that information to hand. The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. Support Connect is a company which makes funded support available to Apprentices and other learners. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Doesn't even have to be a relative. 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. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. The reason i ask i have just obtained my great grandfathers WW1 medals and would like some information and any pictures if possible. 21 men of Ross . hello Paul, i am trying to find records for my great great grandfather Pryse Lloyd, he was born on 13th of august 1881 in Llananno, Radnorshire. Thanks for the quick response.I was thinking of approaching the South Staffs Regiment in Lichfield to see what they can provide. 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. 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. Many thanks for any help you can give. The information was presented to me in a way that was easy to read and understand. 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. Regiment/Corps. Unfortunately through the Generations records on him have been fragmented/lost with his Rels in Australia and other Countries. His Army Number is 12398, and he enlisted about 28 November 1914, and he was assigned to the 13th Bn.If you can help me with and other information, I would be much obliged.Terry Whittaker, Hello Terry, this man does have surviving papers. a number of regiments containing large centres of population formed additional regular battalions. If you'd like me to research him more, please visit the RESEARCH tab. Thanks. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. 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 Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Thanks Pam. Between 1891 and 1901 the regiment recruited close to 3,400 men, improving its recruitment rate for the decade to an average of 345 men per annum, and finishing in twenty-sixth place. I'm sure I will learn very quickly. See http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/p/research.html, hi, im looking for my 2nd great grandfather robert whanslaw. Hi Paul, just done some research on my Gr,Grandfather David Flynn. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. The Worcestershire Regiment This infantry unit was raised during the Army reforms of 1881. Absolutely brilliant. 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. Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. 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. CWGC and Soldiers Died state 1st Battalion West Yorks, but I have a photo showing 1/5th battalion. 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? Thomas Rampton (SR/3564 on Thiepval), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16. During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. 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. We are more interested in his earlier number 18681 for Royal Field Artillery. Notes. Would your POW list contain any information and perhaps some address details. Can you tell me from his number when and which battalion he joined ? He signed up in February 1913 in Aberdeen. Worcestershire Regiment [52444] Labour Corps [4256] Royal Warwickshire Regiment [1603] Royal Engineers [1557] Gloucestershire Regiment [1332] Machine Gun Corps [1213] Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry [916] Army Service Corps [882] Hampshire Regiment [864] South Staffordshire Regiment [633] Show more Service It is possible that he may have changed his name to James Walker as his birth father was a George Walker and he used that name in 1971 when he eventually married my grandmother (4 children later lol). See the research tab. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. to form the Worcestershire Regiment. 1948-1970. Hi Paul, A difficult one. His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. 1st Worcestershire Regiment - T/Lieutenant Colonel 23rd Brigade - Temporary Brigadier General 204992204993204994204995 Service Awards The British War Medal The 1914 Star The Allied Victory Medal Clasp to the 1914 Star 67913 Gallantry Awards & Honors 2778277927802781278227832784278527862787 Foreign Decorations & Awards Medal Rank Battalion Awarded Objective was achieved but Lieut. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. British Army 917 Private The Royal Warwickshire Regiment 15th (Service) Battalion (2nd Birmingham) . The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. 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. 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. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. Re William Hunter born 1907, his records will still be with the MoD. 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. Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. 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? Many thanks Karen, Karen, not as far as I know, although there will be a medal card, medal rolls, soldiers' effects entry, Soldiers Died in The Great War entry, census returns etc that will all help you piece together more information, plus information on CWGC etc. It was introduced to be a working . Hello, I am looking for information on Frank Aubrey Rawlings 20th L.A.S.S. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. WW2. 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. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. Website. Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. On the back it had Private J. I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. He was discharged after contracting Malaria. Just makin a suggestion of the 6th rifles or Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and made a comment about the cap badge being very small so I gave it 70 to 30 percentage in favour of the Rifles.I see by the other comments to that photograph, that the answer is well covered anyway.I'm hoping to engage people and learn.