The original AJCP finding aids were unpublished typescripts or photocopies available from libraries that held copies of the original microfilm. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. [8], In 1904, the 1st South Staffords returned to the United Kingdom, being stationed in Ireland and England until 1911, when it moved to Gibraltar. Terms of Service apply. Major Paddock Edward Phillip. Pte. 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. [9], The 2nd Battalion (the former 80th) was stationed in British India in 1881, soon moving to Tralee in Ireland, where it was involved in actions against Irish nationalists. Like this page to receive our updates. Exclusive Collections. Truin Albert Charles. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 1, 1793 - 1897, Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 2, 1793 - 1899, Nominal and descriptive roll of the 80th Regiment, 1804 - 1881, Miscellaneous, 24 July 1853 - 31 May 1859, Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. Captain Kilby has been missing since the date of the performance of this great act of valour, and his death has now to be presumed.". If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. PRIVATE Served from 1939 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Thomas O'Reilly PRIVATE Served from 1937 - 1945 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Stan Burrows PTE Served from 1942 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Ernie Lloyd CPL Served from 1952 - 1955 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment John Millington It did not serve in Australia. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. Book in advance. Major Cain's conduct throughout was highly respected, both in terms of personal actions and leadership ability, and for this he was awarded the Victoria Cross; the only living man to receive this medal at Arnhem. Pte. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. D Coy. L/Sgt. To find unit histories use Places Search in the FamilySearch Catalog under United States and the topic Military History or Military Records, followed by the topic World . The battalion returned to England in 1911. National Library of Australia to add or update the details in Discovery, Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, 38th (South Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot, Holdich, Sir Edward Alan, (1822-1909), Knight General, Tucker, Sir Charles, (1838-1935), Knight Soldier, About our This information will help us make improvements to the website. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. [9] The 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 7th Brigade in the 25th Division in October 1917 also for service on the Western Front. (d.12th Oct 1917), Jackson Franklin. 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. Frank Howse DCM. 2nd Battalion remained in that theatre until the end of the First World War (1914-18). WW2 Records. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. (d.10th Feb 1918) Aston Walter. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. Roll 1804-1881. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. [21] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. 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. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. [9] The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 also for service on the Western Front. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. George W. Green 2nd Btn. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. This infantry unit was raised in 1881 and continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless). Let us know. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. 2nd Btn. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions Pte. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. It is home to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, the Headquarters of the Surgeon General and subordinate medical headquarters, and the location of the Defence College of Health Education and Training. Simply enter your email address below to start receiving our monthly email newsletter. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Third Edition, published 1998. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1917), Ernest was killed in action on 26th June 1917 when he was blown up on a gun carriage. 1st Btn. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. 33rd Btn. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 12th Battalion (d.27th April 1918), Battisson Joseph. (d.15th August 1916), Platt James. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. L/Cpl. Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 38th and 80th Foot were merged as part of the Childers Reforms but the Regiment can trace its history back over a hundred years earlier than this. The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. Pte (d.27th July 1944). Hi, can anyone help me. 6th Btn. [9] The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 also for service on the Western Front. The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. (d.30th September 1916), Rudge Harold. The Staffordshire Regiment's cap-badge Display of weapons by a Second World War reenactor during an open day The Smart Street Shelter, a replica Second World War air-raid shelter Public tour of the Coltman Trench A First World War schools lesson Staffordshire Regiment Museum - Exterior Other activities [ edit] Alcock Bertram Victor. A Coy. [9] They crossed the St Quentin Canal to break through the strongest sector of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in September 1918. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. Pte. 2nd Btn. (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. Pte. WW2 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH (GILDING/BRASS. [8], In 1904, the 1st South Staffords returned to the United Kingdom, being stationed in Ireland and England until 1911, when it moved to Gibraltar. Pte. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. [9], Both the 1/5th Battalion and 1/6th battalions landed at Le Havre as part of the Staffordshire Brigade in the North Midland Division in March 1915 for service on the Western Front before transferring to Egypt in January 1916 and then returning to France in February 1916. Pte. L/Sgt. No returns accepted. Privacy Policy and Entry 428, p167. 12th Btn. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Date: 1915 Feb. - 1919 May. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.20th May 1915), Pte. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. Under the command of Major James Nunn, other soldiers were assigned to the Mounted Police and some took part in the massacre of indigenous Australians at Waterloo Creek in January 1838. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 2nd Battalion (d.17th February 1917), Nicholls Joseph. Arranged by date of enlistment, from 1804 to 1881, the roll gives the name of every soldier in the Regiment, his age at the time of enlistment, height at the time of enlistment, previous occupation and place of birth. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, About our In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. The Canadian Agency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission keeps records and registers of Canadian soldiers who died in World War I and a few records from World War II and the Korean War. The 4th, Militia battalion, was embodied in December 1899, and 650 men embarked in February 1900 for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. John Parkes Somerfield 1st/5th Bn. [9], The 2nd Battalion (the former 80th) was stationed in British India in 1881, soon moving to Tralee in Ireland, where it was involved in actions against Irish nationalists. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. In 1954, the battalion was posted to the Suez Canal zone, before being speedily dispatched to Cyprus where hostilities had broken out between the two communities on the island. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. 17,397 of the 250,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. 2/1st Staffordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Royal Regiment). (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. Pte. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. York & Lancaster Regiment (Columns 84 & 65), 7th Btn Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 47 & 74), 3rd Btn. 7th Btn. In August 1844 the Regiment left Australia and sailed to India. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. Details of World War II campaigns are inscribed on the lower part of the dado. The Regiment served in the First Sikh War (1845-1846), the Second Burmese War (1852-1853), the Central Indian Campaign (1858) and the Zulu Wars (1879). [17], The regular battalions found themselves fighting in new roles: During the "Chindits" campaign in Burma, the 1st Battalion was part of the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and were selected for conversion to the Chindits role and fought in Operation Thursday, the second Chindit expedition. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 He is commemorated on Bay 6 of the Arras Memorial in the Pas De Calais Cemetery on the Boulevard du General de Gaulle on the South of the road to Doullens. 7th Btn. By the end of the Battle, Cain had reportedly been personally responsible for the destruction or disabling of six tanks, four of which were Tigers, as well as a number of self-propelled guns. 7th Btn. . [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. The amalgamation of the 1st Battalions of the two regiments took place on 31 January 1959 at Minden, Germany, to form the 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment. Soldiers from the regiment killed a number of civilians in the North King Street area. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. Both of thesehad an existing affiliation to Staffordshire, so the new unit became the county regiment for the southern half of that county. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Wartime Memories Project - South Staffordshire Regiment 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment [13] Both the 2/5th and 2/6th battalions, part of the 176th (2/1st Staffordshire) Brigade of 59th (2nd North Midland) Division, were involved in hostilities in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rising. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. [http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-397322928]. 2nd Btn. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Such a life influencing legacy. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. The 7th (Service) Battalion moved off to the south to dig a system of flanking trenches while other units forward from B beach, Suvla Bay. 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 [9], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Suvla Bay as part of the part of 33rd Brigade in the 11th (Northern) Division in August 1915. Introduction. Contents 1 Early history 2 Second World War: 10th Replacement Depot 3 Post war 4 Current units 5 See also 6 References 7 External links If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. This commemorated the 57 years of continuous service by the 38th Foot in the West Indies from 1707 to 1764, and recalled the fact that their uniforms became so threadbare during their service in the tropics that they had to be repaired with pieces of sacking. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. [27], The award of the Victoria Cross to both men made the 2nd Battalion the only British battalion to receive two VCs during one engagement in the Second World War. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. find out more story The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. The 7th (Service) Battalion moved off to the south to dig a system of flanking trenches while other units forward from B beach, Suvla Bay. The 4th, Militia battalion, was embodied in December 1899, and 650 men embarked in February 1900 for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. Staffordshire Regiment Museum Title Records of the South Staffordshire Regiment (80th Regiment) relating to Australia and New Zealand (as filmed by the AJCP) Date Range 1793 - 1905 Collection Number M815 Extent 5 items Language of Materials English Repository Australian Joint Copying Project Sponsor RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. [22], The 5th, 1/6th, 2/6th and 7th battalions, all Territorials, all served as part of the 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division alongside battalions of the North Staffordshire Regiment. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. The original AJCP microfilm of the records filmed from this collection is available at the National Library of Australia [https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2239190 as well as other institutions holding AJCP microfilm. 8th (Service) Btn. It subsequentlyre-trainedto be landed by glider, before fighting in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. Pte Bushnell Donald. The pages at the end of the volume were used for a different purpose, as they give details of promotions, retirements and exam results of officers of the Regiment in 1887-1897. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. Staffordshire Regiment. Pte. privacy policy, NRA 20951 Charles Holland 8th Btn. All she knew for sure was that his name was Richard Northwood, he was the elder brother of my maternal grandmother and he had lied about his age on joining up. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small (d.14th Nov 1916), Thompson Joseph. In late 1942, it transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. Letter from Major R.H.W. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. Contains: Albert Woodward 7th Btn. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. The digest was initially written about 1881 and maintained until 1889. Nigeria Regiment. L/Cpl. Search The Records. Bleary-eyed and exhausted after a 14-hour forced march, they . Morgan Charles Wallace. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy, Please enter a password with 6 characters or more, Steve Peberday Grandson To Albert Peberday South Staffs. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). By the end of the Battle, Cain had reportedly been personally responsible for the destruction or disabling of six tanks, four of which were Tigers, as well as a number of self-propelled guns. (copy), Letter from Military Secretary (London) to Lieutenant General Monteith (Indian Army), 31 May 1859: Commander-in-Chief has appointed Stafford Vardon as an ensign by purchase in 98th Foot. [26], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War -, 3rd West African Brigade and 14th Brigade, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment entering Oosterbeek along the Utrechtsweg on their way towards Arnhem, 18th of September 1944. Pte. Auckland, New Zealand; Australia; Bathurst, New South Wales; Calcutta, India; Hong Kong; India; Monteith, Gen.; New Zealand; Parramatta, New South Wales; Port Macquarie, New South Wales; Singapore; South Staffordshire Regiment; Vardon, Stafford W.; Windsor, New South Wales, Originally cited in Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. L/Cpl. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. During March 1945 it was re-trained as a parachute unit in India and remained there until partition. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. 14th (Service) Btn. [9], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Suvla Bay as part of the part of 33rd Brigade in the 11th (Northern) Division in August 1915. 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. [30], The Staffordshire Regiment Museum is based at Whittington Barracks near Lichfield. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 8th Btn. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year.
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