By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. A reluctant recruit, he had appealed unsuccessfully against his conscription on the grounds of being the sole support of his ill, widowed mother. Warwick. 10th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 5 April 1916 William Buckingham: Private: Leicestershire Regiment: First World War: 10 March 1915 12 March 1915 Alexander Buckley: Temp. 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. And also on the war memorial at Tiddington Warwickshire. S-V. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 6th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). and Biographies. W-Z. the Tank attack and the Battle of Bourlon Wood in November, as well as Submitted by Deejaya on 10th November 2017. Infantry Record Office 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. The regiment's museum is located at the Fort York Armoury. 27th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 21st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. 104/82A. 1st Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). The Batt was ordered to attack & take two lines of trenches on the southern side of OVILLERS. 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. H-P. 10th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, Q-Z. John was working at Hayward Tyler before joining the Bedfordshire Regiment about six weeks after the outbreak of war. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Siehe Details auf eBay erhltlich bei. 8th (Reserve) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. A & B companies were held in readiness to advance and occupy the trench held & the 2nd Lancs Regt. The Regiment moved from ACHEUX to Marley Wood. . 4th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry. National Archives Catalogue Reference: WO/95/2251, The transcription above is available under the National Archives. (d.25th September 1916), Hodges William Henry. 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 4th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). F-K. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. The Medal Roll shows him as 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, which as you say landed in France 29th July 1915. 11th (Service) Battalion (Midland Pioneers)Formed at Leicester in October 1915 by the Mayor and a local committee.March 1916 : landed in France.1 April 1916 : came under orders of 6th Division as a Pioneer Battalion. The 110th (Leicestershire) Infantry Brigade of the 37th Division was composed of the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Service Battalions of the Regiment and they, too, did credit to the name they bore. L-Z. If you use Twitter, you can always contact me at my account @1418research. 12th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. John Thomas Walters was killed in action on 8th of August 1915. Age 20. Died 28th. 3ed (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 11th July : In support positions near Fricourt. 14th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 7th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). [D?] LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT. Harold Stephen Flisher. The 1916 organization allotted 1-25 to active divisions, 26-75 to National Guard, and 76 and up to National Army. WW1 Canadian First . I am, SIR, He died 8th December 1916 (aged 36). The Battalion halted here for the day, but had sudden orders at 11 pm to be ready to move. 2nd Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. 7th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). A-K. 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, L-Z. 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). A & B companies proceeded to the front line trenches. 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Antwerp Falls. Wills Cigarette Factory in Bedminster. 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Church parade in morning. 17th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). the 'Hungry 8th' (a nickname used in ", 7th [June] Attack launched at 3.10 a.m. by 19th Division. 12th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. 10th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded 628 times to 627 recipients for action in the First World War (1914-1918). Infantry Records, 4th Reserve Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 4th (Labour) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Smith (1931) there were 2,977,801 5th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 10th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 2/4th BattalionFormed at Leicester in September 1914 as a second line unit. 4th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. The Brigade was inspected by the Divisional General during the afternoon. And also on the war memorial at Tiddington Warwickshire. The Long, Long Trail has always been free to use but it does cost money to operate. There was no telephone to Battn HQ and all messages were by runners. Erster Weltkrieg Regimentsseide. London Scottish at Messines, Halloween 1914, Educational trench system in Kent now open for school visits. 6th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment(. He could not have been seriously hurt because he was in action at Messines within a month, and eventually returned home safe and well to Gloucester where he duly married and the rest is history, family, sons, grandsons and during WW2 he served in the Home Guard as CSM. (d.23rd Sep 1918), Gregory. Battalion, in the Third New Army were attached to the 71st Brigade of Want to know what life was like during the Great War? Sgt. It was raised at Bedford in October 1914, as part of 'K3' - Lord Kitchener's 3rd 'call to arms' for another 100,000 men to leave their civilian lives and enlist into the expanding British Army. 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. 8th (Service) Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment . 15 July 1916. mustered at their local train stations and were transported en-masse to 14th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Leicestershire Regiment 1914-1918. That was followed by a letter from a pal to say that Victor was missing. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 11th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). His wound was clean through the left shoulder just above the left breast. A-K. 1st/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment L-Z. A letter from Capt J. Abbott to widow Alice at 93 Butlin Road, Luton, said nothing had been heard of her husband since he went into action on May 3rd. 5th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. In memory of Frank, Harry, Thomas, William, Gabriel and James, and all other members of my family who experienced the terrible Great War. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. 6th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. From The last reserve of 2 platoons did not reach the enemy line but returned with the Battalion when it retired. 10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). More about Dudley Argar. During the operation we suffered the following casualties: 4 officers killed and 10 wounded, 430 casualties other ranks. *According to the "Official History SUBJECT: Graves Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. Six weeks after landing in France, on the 11th October 1915, A team composed of Reserve Officers and NCOs moved to VANDENCOURT. 23rd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. A. Holland, Stuart Martin, and G. E. Hewitt, ed. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. It occupied barely half a season, but was then . C & D Coys marched at 6pm and joined A & B Coys in the front line German trenches. During another reorganisation on 17th November 1915, the battalion transferring straight onto troop ships, they arrived at Boulogne early Warwick. All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, built by Steven Fuller, 2003 to 2022, Photographs Moved to Barnard Castle in June 1915 and in November 1915 went to Rugeley Camp at Cannock Chase.10 April 1915 : converted into a Reserve battalion and Brigade became 1st Reserve Brigade.1 September 1916 : converted into 5th Training Reserve Battalion of 1st Reserve Brigade. 23rd Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). the following battalions formed the 16th Brigade and served together as Spink currently holds three medal auctions a year, in April, July, and November. 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. (d.18th April 1918), Harris Wilfred Henry. Pte. Machine Gun Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Several men of the platoon were cut off from the reminder of the company during the attack and were taken prisoner. Your obedient Servant. War diary made available by M. Deacon and transcribed by P. Bramham. At 11pm on the 28th August 1915, the Battalion 11th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Records of 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment from other sources. N-R. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. the Great War, the Battalion was engaged during the following battles: In 1915 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 5th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). So that Mrs Langan may not be left in suspense. to arms' for another 100,000 men to leave their civilian lives and enlist 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Battalion Formed in Autumn 1916. Later moved to Catterick and on to North Coates and Louth. A message was sent back asking for reinforcements and bombs and these were sent up immediately. Company parade. He never discussed his war service with his sons, but was able to talk about some of it with his eldest grandson, me. L-Cpl John Brown, 33017, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, died on October 22nd, 1917, from severe wounds sustained in action on October 9th. 16th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 7th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 1st Battalion,Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. - 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment during the Great War -. T-V. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 15th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. ), 5th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. Rest in peacein Earl Shilton (SS Simon and Jude) Ch. We have no photograph of Tom and would love to put a face to the name. However, the commanding officers of the The result of the days operations was highly successful and over two hundred German prisoners were taken. 6th Infantry Labour Company., Devonshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. since 1914. The 8th Battalion was a "Service" battalion that was formed specifically for the duration of the war. 3rd Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. Left 5pm when we marched to HEDAUVILLE and bivouacked therefor the night. On the 16th February 1918, 19th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 1st/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. B. Vincent Records of 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment from other sources. Each company had two platoons in line crossing on a front of some 150 or 200 yards followed by the other two platoons. He was destined to become a stretcher bearer, one of only 16 per Battalion. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 6 DIVISION 16 Infantry Brigade Bedfordshire Regiment 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment 1st Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade Trench Mortar Battery : 4 August 1914 - 31 August 1916 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1611) (2015, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Front ine trenches. H. W. N. Edwards A Coy x 37 men arrived. I beg to inform you of the following particulars of the place of interment of the remains of the late The Leicestershire Regiment memorial, also known as the Tigers Wood Stone of Remembrance, at Bagworth near Coalville. . After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion on April 16, 1918. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. 7th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Rest in peace in Heilly Station Cemetery . Infantry Record Office 8th Battalion Border Regiment). 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. On 25th of September 1916 Charles was admitted to No 64 Field Ambulance with debitity and a leg injury. 7th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Dear Mrs Langan, He was an early member of the Territorial Army and held his rank of Serjent when he volunteered for overseas service. 3.10.pm. On 1 September 1916, 4th absorbed 5th. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th . 16-10-1916. Patrol pushed out & line in front of Oostaverne Wood also held. please Add a Name to this List W. Farmfield Infantry Record Office No 7 District Menu. 5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Bridger Harry Edward. 1st Battalion . 3rd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. WHEATLEY, Archibald. October 1916 : landed in France, moved to Third Army. He was aged 34. Just a few lines to express to you the sympathy of myself and my comrades, we were all very sorry when your husband was wounded as he was well liked and was always a good comrade. The Commanding Officer accompanied these two coys. 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The attack on Ovillers was continued. A training unit based at Ipswich, it was part of 216th Brigade in 72nd Division. 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. The trenches were heavily shelled by the Germans. 5th Battalion, cameronians (Scottish Rifles. As the leading companies left the front trench their place was taken by the two leading Platoons of each supporting Company. 3rd Battalion, Oxford & Buckinham Light Infantry. There was also a William Ingles who served with the 10th Gloucesters and won the DCM on the 25th of September but was killed two weeks later at the Hohenzollern redoubt. 14th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. "For most conspicuous bravery, coolness and determination during severe operations of a prolonged nature. 22385. the 24th Division and remained there for a year. 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. L/Cpl (d.15th Jul 1916), Price George Charles. 1st Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Lives of the First World War. World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment . 52nd (Graduated) BattalionUp to 27 October 1917, this was known as 267th Graduated Battalion and had no regimental affiliation. 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th Battalion : 1 July 1916 - 31 May 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/2165/1) - Kindle edition by WO95/2165/1, WO95/2165/1. Further attack was launched against village of Oostaverne and Odonto Trench. As was the tradition of the time the Regiment was known by the name of the various Colonels until 1751 when the naming convention was simplified and each Regiment assigned a ranked number therefore becoming The 17th Regiment of Foot. disbanded in France and the men were distributed amongst the other battalions If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. They were Captain Adrian Carton de Wiart and Acting Captain Manley James. At enlistment at Andover, Hampshire, Walter went with his younger brother, Samuel, to enlist in the British Army. The second photo is of my grandfather (sitting) and his brother Seymour who appears to be in uniform of a different regiment. 37 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Leicestershire Regiment 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company . platoon at this time were sent up, no reinforcements had arrived from the reserve to take our place. This battalion was made up of men from the old Worcestershire Rifle Volunteer Corps, which had been established in 1860 (these Rifle Volunteer Corps had become the 2nd Volunteer Battalion by 1883). Just regimental designation for the purpose of history . 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 391 people in our Early 19th Century records, 3007 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. The right flank giving way was the cause of the Battn falling back and also the unfortunate word "retire" undoubtedly passed along from the right. We are now on Facebook. He was aged 24, single and a former employee of the Diamond Foundry, Dallow Road. Charles was subsequently killed in action on 22nd of March 1918 near Epehy during the German Spring Offensive. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261045 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. 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