During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. In 1841 Bunbury was sent to New Zealand. [21], 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. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). 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 battalion returned to England in 1911. [9] The 8th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 51st Brigade in 17th (Northern) Division in July 1915 also for service on the Western Front. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". 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
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[25], Major Robert Henry Cain seconded to B Company, 2nd Battalion of the regiment from the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was awarded the Victoria Cross for his participation during the Battle of Arnhem. 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. 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. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this Finding Aid contains material and descriptive information which may be considered culturally sensitive and may cause distress, including names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. [29], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. 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. 7th Btn. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. The volume records the arrival and departure dates of the 80th Regiment at each station from its formation in 1793 until 1905 (by which time it was the 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment). Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. Let us. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. Below are just some of our members who have served at South Staffordshire Regiment. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 1st Btn. North Staffordshire Regiment | The National Archives View this object 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. 10th Battalion, Thompson Edgar Wylde. 12th Btn. This was my starting point, but what division? Privacy Policy and
It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. Cpl. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. South Staffordshire Regiment during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Such a life influencing legacy. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. (d.30th September 1916), Rudge Harold. [7] With the outbreak of the Second Boer War the previous year, the regiment was ordered to South Africa, arriving as part of the 8th Division in 1900. Sgt. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Pte. L/Sgt. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions L/Cpl. 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. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
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. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. Reduced to a single Regular Army battalion after the Second World War, the regiment was amalgamated, in 1959, with the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) which was later, in 2007, amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to form the Mercian Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. Pte. L/Cpl. After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. 2nd Battalion was sent to Norway in 1945 to assist its post-war transition and then to occupation duties in Germany in 1946. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. 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. 7th Btn. Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records 2x UK Army:"SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT MESS DRESS BUTTONS" (Small, 15mm VJ Day. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Like this page to receive our updates. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. Ernest Tapper 2nd/5th Btn. [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 893 people in our Early 19th Century records, 1946 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. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. VE Day. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. It is a narrative recording the formation and movements of the Regiment and its service in campaigns and battles in many countries. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. The original AJCP finding aids were unpublished typescripts or photocopies available from libraries that held copies of the original microfilm. [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. This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. In June 1840, at Cloudy Bay, he took possession of the South Island in the name of the British Crown. In May 1836 a detachment of the Regiment, led by Major Narborough Baker, left Gravesend as the guard on the convict ship Lady Kennaway. Pte. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, all infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. Add a Name to this List
(d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. Pte. As such, they landed in Sicily in 1943 where they, along with the rest of the brigade, which was temporarily down to two battalions, suffered heavy casualties during the disastrous Operation Ladbroke. Staffordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Royal Regiment) - Regiment History (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. Palestine and Trans-Jordan 1930-1948. 7th Btn. 7th Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. "First time @NAM_London today. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. It served with the British Army in several campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) 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. In late 1942, it transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. 1st/5th Btn. 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. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Similarly, the 13th Battalion became the 104th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. He left a widow, Annie, and two children. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). South Staffordshire Regiment - Wikipedia The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. William Sharp 1st Btn. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. 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. This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. 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,
Benefits. The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. Arranged by date of enlistment. [7] With the outbreak of the Second Boer War the previous year, the regiment was ordered to South Africa, arriving as part of the 8th Division in 1900. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. 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] To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, with which you can track the progress of units throughout the course of the First World War, from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. The 80th Regiment of Foot was raised by Lord Henry Paget in 1793, largely from members of the Staffordshire Militia who were tenants of his father, the Earl of Uxbridge. The fee is currently 30 and there may be a lengthy wait for this service. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. It returned to England in 1883. Details of World War II campaigns are inscribed on the lower part of the dado. On landing in Alexandria, it carried its colours through the city - this was the last occasion on which a British Army unit carried colours on active service. Pte Bushnell Donald. I have my Grandfathers service history and there are various postings I do not understand; RPPRF, Y list, Xii list,V list, XI list, RXOLA, 5ID. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War Pte. D Coy. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. Add a Name to this List
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. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. He held the post until his death in 1848. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. 7th Btn. Pte. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. Items from this collection should include references to the location of the original material and to the AJCP nla.obj number, which serves as the online identifier for the digital copy. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). The men of D Company of the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, lurked in the early morning shadows and nervously awaited the word to lead the advance into Arnhem, Holland, and relieve the surrounded paratroopers defending the bridge. Pte. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. (d.31st August 1916), Betts George. 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the Great War - The Letter from Major R.H.W. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. View Catalogue Record. Dunkirk. 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. Operation Market Garden: 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire From 17 to 25 September 1944, Major Cain's company was cut off from the battalion and throughout the whole of this time was closely engaged with enemy tanks, self-propelled guns and infantry. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. 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. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. A Coy. 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