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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). ).Once again, many thanksBrian, This post will look at numbering in the regular battalions of the Worcestershire Regiment between 1881 and 1914. For example it is likely that recruits to the newly formed 11th Battalion were issued with service numbers that followed on from the 10th Battalion, so it may be possibly to identify a range of approximately 1200 service numbers where there is a strong likelihood that those individuals were initially posted to the 11th Battalion. Do you have any ideas of anywhere else I could look? I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. This comment has been removed by the author. A Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. 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. hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. 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. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. many who fought for our country but who was dear to those left behind. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. at the age of 19 he was on the 1891 census living in Edinburgh, occupation Railway Porter. British Army regiments. The records I check depends on the particular task, but I will check all relevant sources. Regimental number series. Through old letters their appears in WWI DEAL ? tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. 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! Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. You have completely missed the whole point of the blog. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. I will definitely be recommending you to others who need help with their research.Kind regards,Ben, Hi PaulMy grandfather Edwin Whiting has records showingG/17901 East Kent Regiment 8th Battalion 65417 Royal Fusiliers 29th Battalion602625 London Regiment 18th Reserve BattalionWounded 14.11.17 (Wounded List 5416, 20.11.17)I just want to know about the movement between regiments and which one he was in when wounded.Any initial help gratefully received. The information was presented to me in a way that was easy to read and understand. 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. (i.e. I do not have any information on this man. any more info is appreciated, especially a photo since we cant find one, hi Paul, I am looking for information on two Sherwood Foresters from world war 2. the first is Thomas Bell the second is Robert (Bob)Perry 4618520. Glenn Jackson, It was my pleasure to help you, Glenn. He married Sarah Ann O'Neill Aug 6, 1885 at St. Andrews in Dublin Ireland. Mary - please contact me via the RESEARCH tab if you would like me to research this man. ; Well you know how it is.Once again thanksRegardsNick, Paul provided an unbelievable service.I didn't have too much detail I could provide and even that was sketchy but after a few emails which paul was very quick to respond to in order to discuss various avenues,the information I received back surpassed my expectations. CWGC and Soldiers Died state 1st Battalion West Yorks, but I have a photo showing 1/5th battalion. Is it possible to find out what the wounds were and where he sustained the?. There are no remarks and no info on which theatre of war he went. First World War research. I couldn't see that a service record survives for this man though and so you'll have difficulty proving categorically that this is him.Paul. Hello, could you give an example of what you're able to find out about the average soldier for your paid service? I don't have that information to hand. ", Worcestershire Record for G. H. Tyler 23 September 1917 in Bailleul Communal Cemetery and Extension, Bailleul, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. We'd also love some photos as we have none. the end of the war another fourteen battalions had been raised for a total of twenty-two of which twelve went on active service. Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. Any direction on this would be gratefully received. That information simply does not survive. Battalions served on the Western Front, in Gallipoli, Macedonia, Mesopotamia, Italy; one battalion ended the war in North Persia. 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 . Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. Thanks.http://armyservicenumbers.blogspot.com/2018/09/royal-marines-other-rank-pows-1914.html. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. DOB 1883 DOD 1917cheersRussell. Cherry on the cake would be if you could perhaps find any war diary entries to show his movements in Africa and/or France.Cheers, Keith. 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! I am researching Drummer William Cook 5th Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment gassed and died 19th December 1915. WW2. Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". Hello Paul, We have an inscribed silver tipped stick for A. Jacobs, who had been in the 17th Lancers, dated 1907. So I hope I can pick up the twitter lingo very quickly as I don't want to annoy and turn people off. Numbers were allocated to VSC recruits as follows: 1st VSC: numbers within the range 6693 to 6855 2nd VSC: numbers within the range 6808 to 6878 . Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. 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! To join them or review events. My grandfather James Francis Burke 9331, 2nd bttn Worcester regiment was a regular before WW1. I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. Hello Paul,Great site thank you!My Grandfather was P/2917 L/Cpl HEBDEN, Christopher. Nr then . The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. This will capture both Oxford, Oxfordshire, I have done this for a few Yeomanry units and typically one finds a surviving Service record within 20-30 numbers either side. 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. He was a regular member of the Regiment Shooting team. 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. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. Telephone Number: 020 8876 3444, fax: 020 8392 5286 Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. It was introduced to be a working . Worcester Cathedral Worc. Many soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment have been awarded this medal since its introduction. What records do you check? And can you find out about their POW history too? D Phillips41223 David PhillipsLance Corporal1914Norfolk Regiment. In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. Hi paul. and that his number was 4134. I am looking for information regarding my Grand Father Andrew J Farrington Service number 9666 who served in the RDF or the Connaught Rangers during WWIIs there a data base or data that you can point me to Thank you. Many thanks for the feedback.Paul, Hi Paul,Researching my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay B.1872 Burntisland, Fifeshire, Scotland. Until 1751, the Regiment had eight different Colonels, and therefore eight different names. The 2nd Battalion scouts were sent on ahead to reconnoitre and cut wire, led by Lieut. Keep up the good work. service was fast, efficient and brilliant. He was living in Edinburgh I believe when enlisting into Army although? Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). During this period many Worcestershire Regiment officers and men where transferred to the RFC, which later became the RAF. Paul, you can drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk. Military research. 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. Poole, with many others were killed. It reads "See or Sec No 1-329 RFA Gnr 2229, also Durham LI , 44720 France 19/10/15.James P REID.Best regards,Julia, Paul,Are you able to find pictures? I understand that these barracks were platooned by the Royal Welsh Light (dragoons) of which James was. Ray Asst. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. British regimental number research. If you want me to undertake paid research, please follow the instructions on the RESEARCH tab. 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 . Is there anywhere else I can search to learn more about him and hopefully his father and mother's names? ?I think he was in Sialkot, India - found a record in the military census of 1911. . The Regiment was on a number of subsequent occasions commanded by officers from the same source. "Again, the relevant URL is: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records, Hi Paul,Am researching two family ancestors/membersmy Great Uncle - Private Alexander Hunter, Black Watch Royal Highlanders. Entdecke Das Worcestershire-Regiment (berhmte Regimenter) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! 1951-1952 Malaya Frank, I'd need to research him. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. His name was Wilfred Oakes and his Army Number was 4128704. ).Best regards,Scott. Anonymous - Re John HorriganPlease check this website: http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/. He was killed in action rather than died of wounds. 1900-1902 Boer War