worcestershire regiment service numbers

Hi Paul, I hope that you can help clear something up. When he was fit again he was sent to join the Worcestershire Regiment. Enlisted 29/12/1915. This however, was to be the regiments worst showing and its fortunes would improve dramatically over the next twenty years. Is there any way i could find more information I have been trying to find him for 20years and would love to know where he died if possible he joined on the 6th December 1892 thank you BettyL, BettyLThe record doesn't tell you a great deal other than that he was with M Coy of the 4th Bn, Worcestershire Regt. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. Construction General. New Book which tells the story of Norton Barracks from 1874 to 1982 and of the soldiers who served there. I also know that he served 12 years in the Dorset Regiment during the Boer war, where he was present at 2 campaigns, was wounded twice and received 2 medals, however I can find trace of him for this period. Worcestershire Regiment: 37473: Private [1] Worcestershire Regiment 37473 Private [2] Army Service Corps M/395216 Private : Link: 47899: Wadams, William N: Worcestershire Regiment: 38248: Private--Link: 47900: Waddell, George: Worcestershire Regiment: 61973: Gunner [1] Royal Garrison Artillery 133292 Gunner [2] Worcestershire Regiment 61973 . 1914-1920 WW 1 My father said he served with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry but I can't seem to find much about him. The Worcestershire Regiment : 5,239,001 : 5,328,000: The Royal Berkshire . Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records; WO 339 - War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) Subseries within WO 339 - Officers Services (including Civilian Dependants and Military Staff Appointments): Long Service Papers; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Toggle hierarchy Monday 4th August 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the World War One. The Regiment was formed in 1694 under Colonel Thomas Farrington (Farringtons Regiment). He was sent back to England to recover. Any help would be appreciatedThank you in advanceGail Odber, Hello GailFred Harwood served in the Army Service Corps and M2/ is part of his regimental number. I don't know what they have, Nick, but try them first and see what they come up with. WW2. Any help would be great.ThanksPhil Eagles, Phil Eagles, I need to refer you back to the text in this post:"Second World War (WW2) service recordsPlease note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. it seems likely that he followed his brother Maurice Lloyd into the 121st royal field artillery (38th welsh) in the later part of world war one. Hello Paul, I'm trying to find out anything I can about my grandfather, Thomas Whittaker who served in the Lancshire Fusiliers during WW1. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. (i.e. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. It has the following information:this is fred's address and his photoM.2./156830.Pte. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. He was to remain with the battalion until being gassed in October 1918 and evacuated to Britain. and that his number was 4134. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Wife Grace McLeod. I have a photo of an ancestor in what appears to be dress uniform. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. First World War research. We know he was wounded in 1914 at Aisne or Marne. What You need top contact the MoD. No service record but would be possible to work out his likely service from 1904 until 1916. 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. James Rampton (P/252 at Beaumont Hamel), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16.Extract from date of death 03-09-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=03%2F09%2F1916 under HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL (85)P/252 Rifleman RAMPTON 16th Bn. Hi I am trying to track down details for John Davis who I believed served with the 3rd Gloucester Regiment. However, I can see that he was also registered as formerly Regimental Number 32420, North Staffs Regt. I will Best Regards Andy. It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. i have not been able to find anything yet on the available websites, please can u point me in the right direction. 1951-1952 Malaya Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire Regiment, British Army Leather Keychain at the best online prices at eBay! The photos are presented in the following catogories: Do you have an opinion or any information you would like to share with us? i found a ww1 british war medal how much cna you tell me from the scripture on the sides? The LSGC was awarded for 18 years' service and so if you know when he was awarded the decoration, you can count back 18 years. Everyone is welcome to make a post on the forum!!!! Or is it possible he lied abt his age? service was fast, efficient and brilliant. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. Re John Killen if you can find him on https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ or in medal rolls then I could certainly help, but this would be a research project. Is there a way to clarify this please? can't thank you enough for the work you have done for me. Drop a lineto. In 1881 the 29th and 36th of Foot Regiments were amalgamated and remaned the Worcestershire Regiment. On John and Sarah's marriage certificate entry it states his parents as Thomas and Jane Killen (dead) and Sarah O'Neill parents as Michael and Kate O'Neill. I suggest you post a comment on the Great War Forum. I can't find anything specific on ancestry and any searches bring up alot of records as he has a common name. He was also in the Army where he served in India during a secondment to the Nagpur Railway, rifle volunteers where he made lieutenant. Is it possible to tell shich RAMC unit he served with?Regards,Cliff, CliffThanks for posting. 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? David HortonThank you for your comment and your compliments. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? His occupation was porter.However, previously Henry married Mary Coakley in Mallow Registry Office in 1890. Again father unknown, his birth certificate says illegitimate. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. . ).Best regards,Scott. Matk, I believe there is a file for this man at The National Archives under reference: WO 339/23569. Fred "Joe" Lynch was conscripted into the army in 1945 as a private soldier. He was called up in early 1918 and went into baracks in Doncaster initially.His regimental number was 95608, 13th battalion DLI.His demob account was paid in 3 instalments in Jan 1919.Is it at all possible to find out anything about his service in 1918? But not one for the other service number.I have also found his personal effects record showing money paid to his mother at the end of the war. For the reunion photos by year click on the date below: Re Percy Wesley, find his British War and Victory Medal roll entry on Ancestry and then use that information to summon up the war diaries. Born 1907 in Dunfermline to Janet Hunter, same mother as Alexander despite the 20yr age gap. He reached the rank of Sergeant in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - The Sherwood Foresters. The 29th was formed in 1694 by Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards in London. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. He was discharged after contracting Malaria. If you could help me in any way I would be most appreciative. Data-as-a-Service Data Management Data Enrichment API & Webhooks. 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 . Paul. Which monarch's head appears on the LSGC? He was born in Alloa, Fife, 1887, his mother is Janet Hunter (father unknown). Unfortunately through the Generations records on him have been fragmented/lost with his Rels in Australia and other Countries. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. Hi Paul,I am desperately trying to find information on my Grandfather who served in the Coldstream Guards during WW2. This section gives details the history of the barracks from 1874 to 1990. hi Pauli am looking for details on my great grandfather John Feeney. From his medal record it says 3/Bedf.r. The man far left is James Goodson and you can read about him here: http://worldwar1veterans.blogspot.com/2011/11/james-goodson.html. Thanks Pam. If you need help He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. He was a reservist who was called back to the colours in 1914 and survived the retreat from Mons. We know he served in North Africa. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. 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. if you have a medal named with a number and regiment that do not match as per the list below.) He reached the rank of Sergeant in just 2 years and was made Regimental Sergeant Major in 1959. 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. Thank you, Hello sir, looking for info on lance corporal c steele 4423 durham light infantry and in particular was he a deserter? Would you have that record? I've seen that he served in the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) Not sure of any other informationKind regardsNikki. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Worcestershire rifle volunteers Sweetheart Brooch Veteran Badge Cast Bronze at the best online prices at eBay!