Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. Otherwise my contact details can be found at www.fourteeneighteen.co.uk. Draft of 1 Coy x 91 men arrived. for their initial period of training in 1915 and for a few weeks in France, 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. I have been to various places on the Somme where I have been able to trace some of his movements. 13th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. A-K. 6th Battalion,Bedfordshire Regiment, L-Z. A message was sent back asking for reinforcements and bombs and these were sent up immediately. Finally, the increasingly restless men of 11257 (Rank) L/Cpl (Name) William Henry Langan (Regiment) Gloucestershire Regt. 1st Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. London Regiment (from May 1915 until February 1916) 70th Brigade. The Battalion moved to MARTINSAART WOOD at 11am. He was an early member of the Territorial Army and held his rank of Serjent when he volunteered for overseas service. At the out break of the Great War in 1914, the 8th . Based in Brantford, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout Brant County. active service, gaining a reliable reputation within a professional, Regular 4th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry. 11th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 4th Battalions, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Walter's service number was 22384 and Samuel's was the number directly after ie. 3.10.pm. REYNOLDS, JOHN, J - Private. 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. [D?] 2nd Battalion,King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 8th (Service) Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. 1st BattalionAugust 1914 : in Fermoy, Ireland. At some point thereafter it moved to F Lines, Hipswell Camp, Catterick and may later have been at Clipstone Camp. Left 5pm when we marched to HEDAUVILLE and bivouacked therefor the night. Hi all, I am researching the circumstances surrounding the death of: 1754 Private Alfred Barratt, He was 32 when he died. ), 4th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. Pte. A & B companies proceeded to the front line trenches. 2nd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment Returns From India. The son of Walter and Eliza Peck, of 66 Oak Road, Luton, he had enlisted in the Bedfordshire Regiment (5608) in November 1915 and was transferred to the Leicesters in December the following year in France. He worked as a packer in W.D. The enlisted men from all over the county The Medal Roll shows him as 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, which as you say landed in France 29th July 1915. John Kenneth Rhodes, 10th Border Regiment (attd. His gallantry was inspiring to all. 22385. The writer said he could only conclude at that stage that L-Cpl Andrews was also a prisoner in German hands. 12th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 4th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. North Staffordshire Regiment. 7th (Pioneer) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. ), 8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). 16th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. I hope he is going on alright, and please ask him to drop us a card sometimes to let us know how he is going on as all the boys would like to know. Rest in peacein Earl Shilton (SS Simon and Jude) Ch. L/Cpl. 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. 10th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. British Army 202798 Private Leicestershire Regiment. That month, the enlisted men of the 8th 9th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great 1914 1918 first battalion regiment . Pte. I am to express to you the sympathy of the Army Council with you in your loss. 1 von 1 Nur 1 brig 2 Beobachter Siehe Mehr. He was killed in action on 27th May 1918 having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. was undertaken in Surrey, with almost seven months being spent in the 8th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. The Regt remained halted. Patrol pushed out & line in front of Oostaverne Wood also held. The Battalion moved to the front line trenches opposite BEAUMONTHAMEL. More about Arthur T Clark. He was made lance corporal, but reverted to private at his own request. And also on the war memorial at Tiddington Warwickshire. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Regiment was taking part in a successful attack on the German trenches when he was hit. on our right. The 8th (Service) Battalion Border Regiment was formed at Carlisle in September 1914 as part of Kitchener's K3 Army [8] and came under orders of the 75th Brigade in the 25th Division. 10th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). We took the cigarettes you sent and shared them amongst the boys, as we would not send them back. That month, the enlisted men of the 8th Battalion . 6th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He was aged 29. Records of 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment from other sources. The 7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East is a formation in the British Army with a direct lineage to 7th Armoured Brigade and a history that stretches back to the Napoleonic Wars. He was aged 34. 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Having previously served with the Leicestershire Yeomanry, Charles re-enlisted at Loughborough on 3rd of September 1914 and was posted to the 8th Service Battalion. He never discussed his war service with his sons, but was able to talk about some of it with his eldest grandson, me. Pte Victor Freeman Baxter, 33013, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action near Arras on May 3rd, 1917. 10th (Kent Yeomanry) Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). Walter Burnaby Sparrow, 3rd Battalion . 10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). Want to know what life was like during the Great War? boarded the troop trains at Chobham Station and left for Dover. They were also in the line when the army experienced 8th Battalion Border Regiment). about Lance Corporal Sidney Thomas Andrews. It saw active service in the Crimean War, the Second Boer War and both the First and the Second World Wars. 20th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 17th September : In reserve to East of TrnesWood. Leicestershire Regiment 1914-1918. 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. 14th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 2/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. The Brigade was inspected by the Divisional General during the afternoon. For Brigadier General, For the period the 8th battalion served within it, 1996-2023 The Long, Long Trail. 17th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). I am returning to you the letters that have come, as I did not know his address and it would be a long time before they reached him. 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. At The Canadian Fallen we pride ourselves in providing you with the most accurate records we can. Dear Mrs Langan, He is also remembered on the memorial in Emmanuel Church, Loughborough and on the Loughborough Carillon. was in action on the morning of the third. Machine Gun Battalion, Royal Naval Division. (d.20th September 1917), Walker John Thomas. of Loos in September. 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Das knigliche Berkshire-Regiment von Gale & Polden. June 6th 1917. Part of 16th Brigade, 6th Division.Moved on 19 August 1914 to Cambridge and landed at St Nazaire on 10 September 1914.17 November 1915 : transferred to 71st Brigade in same Division. The Regt left the front line trenches being relieved by the 1st Wiltshire Regt & marched to the south side of Aveluy Wood. 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, Cont. the Great War, the Battalion was engaged during the following battles: In 1915 4th Reserve Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. and Biographies. A & B in the front line. Cookies help us deliver our services. Rest in peace in Heilly Station Cemetery . In 1916 10th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). but most of their service was within the 16th Brigade, attached to the To date we have sold over 45,000 lots at auction for a combined total of over 37 million. 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. Front ine trenches. The Batt was ordered to attack & take two lines of trenches on the southern side of OVILLERS. Regt. 3rd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Lieut. 9th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 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. At 03.15 the battalion took part in an assault on eastern end of the village of - the western end of which had been taken by other British troops the previous day. The Coys in support had not sufficient time to explain these orders thoroughly to their men owing to the distance from the front line and the enemys shell fire. He has two service numbers, one for the Gloucesters and one for the MGC. 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Guy Hatton Sugden, 3rd Battalion, West Riding Regiment. These cookies do not store any personal information. that was formed specifically for the duration of the war. to arms' for another 100,000 men to leave their civilian lives and enlist He died 8th December 1916 (aged 36). 1st Battalion, Black Watch, (royal Highlanders). as well as the Battle of Le Transloy in October. leicestershire royal horse artillery military wiki fandom May 25th, 2020 - iii brigade royal horse artillery t f was formed in april 1916 in the egyptian expeditionary force with the somerset and leicestershire batteries rha lower alpha 1 it was assigned to the anzac mounted division to provide artillery support In 1825 the regiment, which at the time was known as the 17th Foot, was given the honour of wearing the insignia of a tiger superimposed with the word Hindoostan, in recognition of its long stint in India between 1804 and1823. My great-great-grandmothers maiden name was Ingles and I have often wondered if they were related somehow. Son of Agnes and the late Samuel Rhodes, of Hill Park, Greenodd, Ulverston. *According to the "Official History He had had no leave since. A-K. 1st/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment L-Z. The 8th Battalion was a "Service" battalion 1/4th BattalionAugust 1914 : in Leicester. No one of this name in Border Regt Army List or CWGC. 4th Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. the 'Hungry 8th' (a nickname used in 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Detached from North Staffordshire Regiment. War diary made available by M. Deacon and transcribed by P. Bramham. The Long, Long Trail website uses cookies only to make sure the site works and to improve your experience as a user. 15 July 1916. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 2nd Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. . 2nd Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Infantry Record Office However the order to move did not come till the next day. they lost heavily during a massed bombardment and raid on their lines Division and winning many gallantry medals. He is detailed as having moved to the 8th Gloucesters for a time. The . - 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment during the Great War -. 5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. Please remember us all to him. 5th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). He was killed in action [7th January 1945] (aged 34). 3rd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 29th October 1917. . Nechells Birmingham. The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). i/c Infantry Records, 5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The 8th battalion served entirely in France and Flanders 12th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The regiment began to be popularly called the Tigers and the name had since stuck. (d.24th Mar 1918), Morse Harry Lawson. 19 October 1914. and marked outside, Effects. Left Hedauville and marched to AMPLIER, billeted in huts. built by Steven Fuller, 2003 to 2022, Photographs 10th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. transferring straight onto troop ships, they arrived at Boulogne early 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. 3ed (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. ), 7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. In 1916 they were on the Somme seeing action in The Battle of Delville Wood and The Battle of Flers-Courcelette. 12th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Later moved to Catterick and on to North Coates and Louth. It is interesting to note that the brothers were mobilsed into different regiments, Walter in the Hampshire Regiment and Samuel in the Gloucestershire Regiment. 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. 14th BattalionFormed at Aldeburgh in June 1918, absorbing a large number of men arrived from the 2/4th Bn.26 June 1918 : came under orders of 47th Brigade, 16th Division which was reforming at Aldershot.Landed in France 30 July 1918. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 14th July : Attack and capture ofBazentin-le-Petit Wood. We add around 200,000 new records each month. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Notes: Private Knowles cam from Leicester and left behind a widow, Ivy Knowles, and son Brian. L/Cpl. Pte Walter Stanley Peck, 33072, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action in Belgium on October 1st, 1917. London Scottish at Messines, Halloween 1914, Educational trench system in Kent now open for school visits. and prepared to ship out. Available at price 16.99 from: The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, Long Street, Wigston LE18 2AH; Telephone: 0116 2571080. 12th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. 9 October 1914. On 25th of September 1916 Charles was admitted to No 64 Field Ambulance with debitity and a leg injury. The Regiment was first formed in 1688 by Colonel Solomon Richards during the last days of King James IIs reign. October 1916 : landed in France, moved to Third Army. This factor The news was given to his family at 67 Wimbourne Road, Luton, in March 1918. What he never mentioned was that he was shot during the battle where Capt James won his honour. 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. James Pailing Ward is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the missing at the Ypres area of Belguim. As the leading companies left the front trench their place was taken by the two leading Platoons of each supporting Company. If you believe that any of the current information b Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. 1918), by J. at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette and the Battle of Morval in September, The Regiment moved from ACHEUX to Marley Wood. in line with a major shake up of the British Army, the 8th Battalion was Pte. R-S. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). After the Fall of Singapore author was taken POW and took part at work camps in Singapore, Hell Fire . 6th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. Records of 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment from other sources. He is detailed as having worked as a stretcher bearer, or at least qualified as such as far as I can tell. 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). But there are no regiments. His brother, Mark Whitworth Ward also served in 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. A-C. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.D-H. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Written by Chris Baker. Infantry Record Office The wound is not a serious one and you will probably hear from him very shortly that he is in hospital and going on nicely. 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. By doing so, you will enable it to remain free to all. 5th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Battalion took its objective and consolidated position. A-K. 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? 18th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). He was aged 24, single and a former employee of the Diamond Foundry, Dallow Road. Part of 20th (Garhwal) Infantry Brigade, 7th (Meerut) Division of the Indian Army.12 October 1914 : Division landed at Marseilles for service in France.Moved to 28th Indian Brigade in Egypt, 7 November 1915.Early December 1915 moved to Basra in Mesopotamia, rejoining 7th (Meerut) Division.Landed at Suez on 22 January 1918 and took part in Palestine campaign. The attack on Ovillers was continued. 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. 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. I am looking for any information regarding the location and activity of the 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment on the 1st July 1916. He also was in the 74th Battalion of the Machine Gun Corps towards the end of the war. 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. August 1914 The 6th Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment was raised at Leicester as part of Kitchener's First New Army and joined 9th (Scottish) Division as Divisional Troops. 11257 W. H. Langan Gloucestershire Regt. 14th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. for Br. 5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. There are four battalions to a regiment, so normally the 5th Battalion would be part of the 2nd Regiment along with 6th, 7th and 8th battalions. That was followed by a letter from a pal to say that Victor was missing. (d.11th Sep 1916), Hargreaves Thomas. 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