Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records [29], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. Please note we currently have a massive backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. [20] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. Roll 1804-1881. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. [24], The regiment raised six other battalions before and during the war but these were used mainly in home defence roles or training units for the battalions overseas, or converted to other roles such as the 14th Battalion which was raised at Hereford racecourse in July 1940 was sent to guard the beaches at Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Jun 1917), Pte. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.20th May 1915), Pte. This was my starting point, but what division? The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. (d.31st August 1916), Betts George. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. Like this page to receive our updates. The digest was initially written about 1881 and maintained until 1889. 17,397 of the 250,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. We add around 200,000 new records each month. In 1888 Wilhelm II was crowned 'German Emperor and King of Prussia' and moved from a policy of maintaining the status quo to a more aggressive position. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. Charles Holland 8th Btn. Because of heavy casualties during Ladbroke the brigade did not participate in the invasion of Italy and were withdrawn to England to prepare for the invasion of France. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. Cpl. He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year. Letter from Major R.H.W. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Add a Name to this List The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. "First time @NAM_London today. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19351946: Maj-Gen. Percy Ryan Conway Commings, CB, CMG, DSO, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. Dates used in this finding aid refer to the date range of the records selected for filming rather than to the date range of the Series or Files. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. (original). South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. In June 1840, at Cloudy Bay, he took possession of the South Island in the name of the British Crown. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. L/Sgt. John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. Victoria Cross registers 1856-1944 - The National Archives 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. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. [17], The regular battalions found themselves fighting in new roles: During the "Chindits" campaign in Burma, the 1st Battalion was part of the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and were selected for conversion to the Chindits role and fought in Operation Thursday, the second Chindit expedition. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1917), Ernest was killed in action on 26th June 1917 when he was blown up on a gun carriage. Reference: W.L. 7th Btn. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 17 & 71), 51st and 69th Field Regiments, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry (Columns 51 & 69), R S & U Troop 160th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (25 Pounders), W X Y & Z Troops 69th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (Bofors), 219th Field Park Company, Royal Engineers. From 17 to 25 September 1944, Major Cain's company was cut off from the battalion and throughout the whole of this time was closely engaged with enemy tanks, self-propelled guns and infantry. 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. Under the command of Major James Nunn, other soldiers were assigned to the Mounted Police and some took part in the massacre of indigenous Australians at Waterloo Creek in January 1838. The regiment then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. Middle East 1930 - 1947: - British Military History [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. 2,168 of the 200,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. (d.18th July 1943), Paddock Edward Phillip. 10th Battalion, Thompson Edgar Wylde. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. C Coy. Biographical material relating to members of the regiment and its predecessors; personal papers of Lt George Archer-Shee; ephemera relating to the regiment, including press cuttings, cards, menus and programmes; material relating to the time spent by the 80th in Australia and New Zealand (1838-1845), in India and the far east (19th-20th century), in South Africa (1877-1880), including material relating to the Zulu War (1879), in Ireland (1872-1923), time spent by the regiment in Sicily (1943-1944), and the 80th during the first World War; correspondence relating to the 80th Glider badge; material relating to the involvement of the 80th at Arnhem; material relating to battles, battle honours and regimental stations, to the OCA and Dinner Club, the uniform, the depot, to honours, awards and medals, and to the band. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 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.". CSM 8th Battalion (d.5th November 1916), Farnell Arthur Charles. Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. 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. Both of thesehad an existing affiliation to Staffordshire, so the new unit became the county regiment for the southern half of that county. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. 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