E-G. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 104/82A. Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension. 3rd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 1st (Garrison) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. National Archives Catalogue Reference: WO/95/2251, The transcription above is available under the National Archives. The Regt remained halted. 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 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Warwick. History 11th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Charles is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial. 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 6th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment(. A-K. 1st/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment L-Z. The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). of the Great War, medical services, casualties and medical statistics" 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. 5th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. F-K. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. S-V. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. After the Glorious Revolution, when Prince William of Orange deposed the unpopular James II to become King William III, the Regiment pledged allegiance to the new monarch and went on to serve during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1701. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. 6th Infantry Labour Company., Devonshire Regiment. 20th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 8th Battalion Border Regiment). A Coy x 37 men arrived. throughout the German counter attacks in November and December. 8th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 9th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. The Royal Leicestershire Regiment - an illustrated history, by Robin Jenkins and James Ryan. Killed in actionon the 14thJuly 1916 - Age 22, Died of woundson the 9thJuly 1916 - Age 26, Rest in peacein Abbeville CommunalCemetery, Died of woundson the 28th July1916 - Age 22, Rest in peacein Leicester (Welford Road) Cemetery, Died of woundson the 27thSeptember 1916 - Age 22, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 20, Died of woundson the 25th September1916, Died of woundson the 27th September1916, Died of woundson the 23rdSeptember1916, Killed in actionon the 14thJuly 1916 - Age 23, Died of woundson the 8th August1916 - Age 22. 1st/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 1st Battalion, Oxford & buckingham Light Infantry. Son of Isaac & Lydia Catton, . boarded the troop trains at Chobham Station and left for Dover. W. Gaunt 23rd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. ", 7th [June] Attack launched at 3.10 a.m. by 19th Division. In September 1918 it moved to 208th Brigade in the same Division and location. 6th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). Before the Armistice came four years later, the Regiment had expanded to nineteen battalions, of which the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th were Territorial battalions. N-R. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Just regimental designation for the purpose of history . 5th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. Died of woundson the 29th September1916 - Age 22, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 46, Died of woundson the 26th July1916 - Age 21, Rest in peacein Wimereux CommunalCemetery, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 27, Died of woundson the 7th November1916 - Age 28, Died of woundson the 29th September1916 - Age 32, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 22, Died of woundson the 15th July1916 - Age 25, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 18, Died of woundson the 3rdOctober1916 - Age 27, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 38, Died of woundson the 23rdJuly1916 - Age 33, Died of woundson the 3rdOctober1916 - Age 44, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 27, Died of woundson the 1stOctober1916 - Age 23, Died of woundson the 16thJuly 1916- Age 40, Killed in actionon the 30thJuly 1916 - Age 22, Rest in peacein Guillemont RoadCemetery, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 36, Died of woundson the 13thJuly 1916- Age 23, Died of woundson the 29th October1916 - Age 22. It was owing in a great measure to his dauntless courage and inspiring example that a serious reverse was averted. The Regt moved to ACHEVY at 4pm. Son of Richard Farmer Lane of Chapman Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 19 October 1914. The second photo is of my grandfather (sitting) and his brother Seymour who appears to be in uniform of a different regiment. The Regt left the front line trenches being relieved by the 1st Wiltshire Regt & marched to the south side of Aveluy Wood. Left Hedauville and marched to AMPLIER, billeted in huts. The regiment remained in Marley Wood. So that Mrs Langan may not be left in suspense. 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. A-E. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. A-C. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, D-H. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Before that it had been 10th Battalion of the Training Reserve and up to September 1916 had been the 15th (Reserve) Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. Age 25. No. The 70th Brigade was from the 23rd Division and was attached to the 8th Division between 18 . May 1942: Because the 1st Battalion was lost when Singapore fell, 8th Battalion changed its designation and . The leading companies understood their objectives and had sufficient time to explain their orders to their men according to the operation orders issued in MARTINSAART WOOD. That was followed by a letter from a pal to say that Victor was missing. Rest in peacein Earl Shilton (SS Simon and Jude) Ch. He was wounded in the left forearm by a bullet. 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. He was made lance corporal, but reverted to private at his own request. 3rd/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. General, 1918), by J. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 24th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 18 July 1916. His records detail that he served in France for 38 months out of the 51 months the war ran. The frontage occupied in the German line was about 180 yards which had been much damaged by our shell fire and there was very little cover. Son of Agnes and the late Samuel Rhodes, of Hill Park, Greenodd, Ulverston. 5th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. for their initial period of training in 1915 and for a few weeks in France, L-Z. L/Cpl. He was killed in action [7th January 1945] (aged 34). Dear Mrs Langan, Any articles of private property left by missing soldiers which are found are forwarded to this Office, but they cannot be disposed of until authority is received from the War Office. I have been to various places on the Somme where I have been able to trace some of his movements. 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Records seem to have his death date wrong and his age, but after searching for months, I did manage to obtain a death certificate for him. A-B.. 7th Battalion, Linconshire Regiment. 1916: Premire Guerre mondiale: 49th Battalion, Canadian Expedtionary Force: - 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment during the Great War -. Exhibits include weapons, uniforms, medals, photographs and artifacts about the history of the Royal Regiment of Canada and its predecessors - the 10th Royal Grenadiers, 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment) and 123rd, 124th, 204th and 58th Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force. 4th Battalion, North Staffordhire Regiment. 7th (Service) BattalionFormed at Leicester in September 1914 as part of K2 and attached as Army Troops to 15th (Scottish) Division.April 1915 : transferred to 110th Brigade, 37th Division and record thereafter same as 6th Bn. The regiment remained in bivouac at Aveluy Wood. 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Unfortunately I have no living relatives that can help. Died 1916. 13th (Labour) BattalionFormed in Autumn 1916.October 1916 : landed in France, moved to Third Army.April 1917 : transferred to Labour Corps as 20th and 21st Labour Companies. 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. The regiment was granted the Royal title in 1946. Review of With valour and distinction a history of 2nd Battalion, Jonathan Capewells regimental website WW1tigers.com, My mission is to make the Long, Long Trail the best and most helpful reference site about the British Army in the Great War. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. 5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. 21st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 8th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. 14th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 1/5th BattalionAugust 1914 : in Loughborough. 7th Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). Pte Phillips had joined the Bedfords (5587) in 1915 and went to France in November 1916, where he was transferred to the Leicesters. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. The Long, Long Trail website uses cookies only to make sure the site works and to improve your experience as a user. ), 7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. 19th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. L-Cpl John Brown, 33017, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, died on October 22nd, 1917, from severe wounds sustained in action on October 9th. On 1 September 1916, 4th absorbed 5th. who has been missing since July 3rd 1916, the Army Council have been regretfully constrained to conclude that he is dead, and that his death took place on the 3rd July 1916 (or since). He was destined to become a stretcher bearer, one of only 16 per Battalion. The Regt was supposed to attack the German front line at 3am but this was postponed till 6am. W. Farmfield 18th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Charles was subsequently killed in action on 22nd of March 1918 near Epehy during the German Spring Offensive. 8th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 37 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Leicestershire Regiment 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company . 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 10th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). . ), 4th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. the 24th Division and remained there for a year. 10th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. 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). 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. 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. The Batn advanced in 4 waves. Spink currently holds three medal auctions a year, in April, July, and November. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Six weeks after landing in France, on the 11th October 1915, And also on the war memorial at Tiddington Warwickshire. below were temporary commanders. 8th Battalion, the Bedfordshire Regiment. The Manchester Bantams The Story Of A Pals Battalion And A City At War 23rd Service Battalion The Manchester Regiment 8th City . Albert Edgley. 14th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 4th Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. My great-great-grandmothers maiden name was Ingles and I have often wondered if they were related somehow. the entire 71st Brigade was transferred with the to the 6th Division, A. Holland, Stuart Martin, and G. E. Hewitt, ed. Battalion, in the Third New Army were attached to the 71st Brigade of The result of the days operations was highly successful and over two hundred German prisoners were taken. Age 20. since 1914. . Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th . 9th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. Machine Gun Battalion, Royal Naval Division. for clearing the German communication trenches. 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. The attack on Ovillers was continued. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 6th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. 4th Reserve Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 9th (Service) BattalionRecord same as 8th Bn.20 February 1918 : disbanded in France. British Army casualties, including 704,803 deaths (23.67%). Our Pte. Archibald Philip Turner, 4th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Age 20. The regiment remained in Marley Wood. L-Cpl Sidney Thomas Andrews, 33003, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was listed killed in action in France on May 3rd, 1917, after at first being reported missing. Rest in peace in St Sever Cemetery. That month, the enlisted men of the 8th William George Bambury 8th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment (d.23rd Jul 1916) William Bambury was born in 1896 in Bedminster, Bristol the son of James Edward Bambury and Sarah Ann Edwards. of those Officers who fell in the 8th battalion. Private J P Ward was killed on 18th April 1918 when 8th Battalion was retreating during the great German offensive of April 1918. He frequently exposed himself in the organisation of positions and of supplies, passing unflinchingly through fire barrage of the most intense nature. 11th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Herbert William Bunce. Also on Colton All Saints Church Memorial. 52nd (Graduated) BattalionUp to 27 October 1917, this was known as 267th Graduated Battalion and had no regimental affiliation. I regret to have to inform you that your husband was wounded on July 3rd at La Boisselle. 11th July : In support positions near Fricourt. The Leicestershire Regiment in the Battle of the Somme. William James. The Batt was ordered to attack & take two lines of trenches on the southern side of OVILLERS. Around 670 Officers and men of the battalion 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). From In September 1918 it moved to 208th Brigade in the same Division and location. Died of woundson the 29th September1916, Killed in actionon the 14th July1916 - Age 22, Killed in actionon the 15th July1916 - Age 24, Killed in actionon the 25th September 1916, Killed in actionon the 15th July1916 - Age 19, Rest in peacein Caterpillar ValleyCemetery, Killed in actionon the 25th September 1916 - Age 35, Killed in actionon the 25th September 1916 - Age 19, Killed in actionon the 15th July1916 - Age 25, Died of woundson the 13th July1916 - Age 23, Died of woundson the 15th July1916 - Age 19, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916, Killed in actionon the 25th September 1916 - Age 23, Died of woundson the 27th July1916 - Age 25, Rest in peacein Etaples MilitaryCemetery, Died of woundson the 26th September 1916, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 24, Killed in actionon the 14th July1916 - Age 23, Killed in actionon the 15th July1916 - Age 26, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 29, Killed in actionon the 14th July1916 - Age 26, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 32, Died of woundson the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 27, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 25, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 28, Died of woundson the 9thOctober 1916 - Age 24, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 21, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 29, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 22, Died of woundson the 30thSeptember 1916 - Age 27, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 20, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 28, Rest in peacein LondonCemetery and Extension, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 21, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 35, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 23, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 24, Died of wounds on the 24th July1916 - Age 25, Rest in peacein Plungar (St Helen) Churchyard, Died of wounds on the 13th July1916 - Age 22, Detached from North Staffordshire Regiment, Died of wounds on the 25th July1916 - Age 20, Rest in peacein Leicester (Welford Road)Cemetery, Died of woundson the 19th July1916 - Age 20, Rest in peacein Boulogne EasternCemetery, Rest in peacein GuardsCemetery, Lesboeufs, Killed in actionon the 14thJuly 1916 - Age 20, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 19, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 23, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 30, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 19, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 32, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 25, Died of woundson the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 47, Rest in peacein Daours CommunalCemetery Extension, Died of woundson the 26th September1916 - Age 29, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 26, Died of woundson the 29th September1916 - Age 19, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 26, Died of woundson the 15thJuly 1916- Age 23. 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