This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google In May 1836 a detachment of the Regiment, led by Major Narborough Baker, left Gravesend as the guard on the convict ship Lady Kennaway. (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. Pte. 12th Btn. Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. Pte. It is a narrative recording the formation and movements of the Regiment and its service in campaigns and battles in many countries. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. . 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. No returns accepted. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19351946: Maj-Gen. Percy Ryan Conway Commings, CB, CMG, DSO, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC. Because of heavy casualties during Ladbroke the brigade did not participate in the invasion of Italy and were withdrawn to England to prepare for the invasion of France. Pte. We add around 200,000 new records each month. They came under the command of 2/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade from January 1915. (d.17th Feb 1917), Chambers Edwin. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. Third Edition. View Catalogue Record. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) 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 Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award available to the armed forces for gallantry in action with the enemy. 1st/5th Btn. This infantry unit was raised in 1756. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. It returned to England in 1883. 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 57 & 93), 1st Btn. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. ARCHON code: 858. 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. 2nd Btn. 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. Dates used in this finding aid refer to the date range of the records selected for filming rather than to the date range of the Series or Files. 8th Btn. Pte. [18] During the expedition George Albert Cairns of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. Biographical material relating to members of the regiment and its predecessors; personal papers of Lt George Archer-Shee; ephemera relating to the regiment, including press cuttings, cards, menus and programmes; material relating to the time spent by the 80th in Australia and New Zealand (1838-1845), in India and the far east (19th-20th century), in South Africa (1877-1880), including material relating to the Zulu War (1879), in Ireland (1872-1923), time spent by the regiment in Sicily (1943-1944), and the 80th during the first World War; correspondence relating to the 80th Glider badge; material relating to the involvement of the 80th at Arnhem; material relating to battles, battle honours and regimental stations, to the OCA and Dinner Club, the uniform, the depot, to honours, awards and medals, and to the band. [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. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Anderson Valentine James. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. (d.27th April 1917), Woodhouse John William. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). South Staffordshire Regiment, Pte. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. 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. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. The 1st Battalion landed at Zeebrugge as part of the 22nd Brigade in 7th Division in October 1914 for service on the Western Front and then moved to Italy in November 1917. Battle of Britain . Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. This finding aid is a revised online version of the original finding aid prepared by the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP), published by the National Library of Australia in 2019. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. /ENAMEL) (PENDE. Book in advance. If R C Cross stayed with South Staffordshire Regiment, this map shows where they would have fought. 1/5th Btn. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. L/Sgt. 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. 1st Btn. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. [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. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. Lt/Col. (original). 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. L/Cpl 1st Battalion (d.28th March 1917), White Thomas. Terms of Service apply. [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. During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. D Coy. Enter your search criteria in the form below and then click or tap the 'Submit Search' button. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. From 17 September 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. Write to: The Secretary-General Canadian Agency, C.W.G.C. 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. [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. The regiment was formed as part of the Childers Reforms on 1 July 1881 by the amalgamation of the 38th and 80th regiments of foot, which became the regular 1st and 2nd battalions of the South Staffordshire Regiment. 1st Btn. Pte. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. Cpl. 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. Thoroughly enjoyed it. [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. Please note: all "Select" fields will be automatically searched but at least one field should be submitted in order to narrow and define your search to return more useful results. Pte. 33rd Btn. "First time @NAM_London today. He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! 7th Btn. privacy policy. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. 6th Btn. Cpl. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. find out more On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. [26], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. Sgt. Enoch Shepherd MM. [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. please. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Pte. This volume appears to be a slightly updated copy of the first digest. His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Feb 1916), Pte. Pte. During the Second World War (1939-45), 2ndBattalion initially served in India but returned to Britain in July 1940. We can reunite you with your friends who served at South Staffordshire Regiment and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. IWM (BU 1091). Terms of Service apply. Details of WO 95/2687/1. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 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. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. [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. [15] It was evacuated from Gallipoli in December 1915 and moved to Egypt before landing in France in July 1916 for service on the Western Front. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. Fowler (Melbourne) to Commanding officer, North Staffordshire Regiment, 24 July 1853: sends an old letter discovered in a creek at Warrandyte, Victoria. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 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. In 1839 Major Thomas Bunbury led a detachment to Norfolk Island to serve as the garrison. 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 battalions formed in 1881 were as follows:[3], The reserve battalions of the regiment were reorganised in 1908 by the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, with the two militia battalions becoming the 3rd (Reserve) and 4th (Extra Reserve) battalions of the Special Reserve. 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. 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.". When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. Open: Tu-F 10-4 by arrangement. Privacy Policy and Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. Cpl. Pte 2nd Battalion (d.12th November 1914), Neeham James William. [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 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. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. [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. Pte. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. 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 Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 77 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. Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. [9] The 9th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as pioneer battalion for the 23rd Division in August 1915 also for service on the Western Front before transferring to Italy in November 1917. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. 8th (Service) Btn. L/Cpl. In 1841 Bunbury was sent to New Zealand. Simply enter your email address below to start receiving our monthly email newsletter. Staffordshire Regiment. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge 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. National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HTRegistered Charity Number: 237902, 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 80th Regiment of Foot(Staffordshire Volunteers), The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's), The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's), 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers), The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless), The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless), 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 98th (The Prince of Waless) Regiment of Foot. 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. Let us know. Pte. It subsequentlyre-trainedto be landed by glider, before fighting in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. On July 1st 1916 the order came to attack Gommecourt in a diversionary attack. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. He never saw the birth of his son, Enoch jr, born a month after his death. [9], Both the 3rd and 4th Battalions remained in the UK training reinforcement drafts for the regular battalions. [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. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. Here he was shot down, but, although his foot had been blown off, he continued to cheer on his men and to use a rifle. Want to find out more about your relative's service? (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . [15] It was evacuated from Gallipoli in December 1915 and moved to Egypt before landing in France in July 1916 for service on the Western Front. 7th Btn. [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. 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 troops were deployed widely, with detachments sent at various times to the Illawarra, Berrima, Wingello, Newcastle, Liverpool, Port Phillip, Bathurst, Cox's River, Emu Plains, Moreton Bay, Portland Bay and Port Macquarie. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th Nov 1915), Pte. 17,397 of the 250,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. Benefits. Truin Albert Charles. Frank Howse DCM. The battalion returned to England in 1911. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. We are now on Facebook. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. 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. This information will help us make improvements to the website. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. Note: The 98th (Prince of Wales) Regiment of Foot, raised in 1824, amalgamated with the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment in 1881 to form the North Staffordshire Regiment. Cpl. 2nd Battalion was sent to Norway in 1945 to assist its post-war transition and then to occupation duties in Germany in 1946. - 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. Free shipping for many products! Pte. [20], The 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment was initially serving in the 31st Independent Infantry Brigade until 1941 when it was converted to a Glider infantry role, serving as part of the 1st Airlanding Brigade in the 1st Airborne Division. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. [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. Pte. (d.12th October 1917), Potterton Edward. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. [23], The regiment raised six other battalions before and during the war but these were used mainly in home defence roles or training units for the battalions overseas, or converted to other roles such as the 14th Battalion which was raised at Hereford racecourse in July 1940 was sent to guard the beaches at Gt.Yarmouth and Caister In late 1942, transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. 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. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. [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. 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. Alcock Bertram Victor. In terms of casualties, overall the British involvement in Palestine between September 1945 and June 1948 cost 754 Army personnel their lives, making it the fourth greatest loss of life for the British Army post Second World War. Service records from the Brigade of Guards (The Grenadier, Coldstream, Irish and Welsh Guards) have now transferred to the Army Personnel Centre, including First World War records (see above).