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[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. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. In 1839 Major Thomas Bunbury led a detachment to Norfolk Island to serve as the garrison. See details. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. [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. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. [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. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. Pte. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. The regiment then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. DMS Whittington - Wikipedia 8th (Service) Btn. (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. [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. Search The Records. 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. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. This record (browse from here by hierarchy) Catalogue description South Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error. 15th Nov 1916 South Staffords Relieved by Royal Fusiliers 21st of May 1917 Quiet Night 5th Sep 1917 Recce 7th Sep 1917 Reliefs 18th Sep 1917 Reliefs 4th Jan 1918 In Reserve 5th Jan 1918 In Reserve 6th Jan 1918 In Reserve 7th Jan 1918 Training 8th Jan 1918 Enemy Aircraft 9th Jan 1918 Snow 10th Jan 1918 Snow 11th Jan 1918 Poor Weather 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. 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. 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. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. 33rd Btn. Pte. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. The 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, 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 regiment was formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the South Staffordshire Regiment and the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales'), and in 2007 was amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to become the 3rd Battalion, Mercian Regiment . 7th Btn. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. Tallent Edward Francis. 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. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. L/Cpl. 1st Battalion, meanwhile, was in Palestine on the outbreak of war and fought in the Middle East until September 1943, when it was moved to Burma. 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 battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. 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. [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. In 1844 Sir Maurice O'Connell, who was commander of the Australian military forces, was appointed Colonel of the 80th Regiment. In June 1840, at Cloudy Bay, he took possession of the South Island in the name of the British Crown. Victoria Cross registers 1856-1944 - The National Archives L/Cpl 1st Battalion (d.28th March 1917), White Thomas. [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. 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 South Staffordshire Regiment | National Army Museum 10th Battalion, Thompson Edgar Wylde. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. 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. Privacy Policy and The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War -. 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, 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. IWM (BU 1091). [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. [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. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Lt/Col. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 04:04. Both of thesehad an existing affiliation to Staffordshire, so the new unit became the county regiment for the southern half of that county. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. (d.19th August 1915), Bedward Bertram Lonsdale. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. [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. Pte. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 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. Battle of Arnhem: Staffordshire WW2 heroes honoured Vale. Cpl. [26], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the Great War - The Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. A Coy. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. privacy policy, NRA 20951 On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 1st Btn. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. Similarly, the 13th Battalion became the 104th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. Pte 2nd Battalion (d.12th November 1914), Neeham James William. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the archive update form to add or update the details in Discovery. Pte. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 There are other columns for religion and physical description, but they were seldom used until about 1855. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. We are now on Facebook. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). It returned to England in 1883. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. 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. Pte (d.27th July 1944). Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. 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. 12th Btn. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. [28] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 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. We are now on Facebook. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions 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. (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 17 & 71), 51st and 69th Field Regiments, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry (Columns 51 & 69), R S & U Troop 160th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (25 Pounders), W X Y & Z Troops 69th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (Bofors), 219th Field Park Company, Royal Engineers. Operation Market Garden: 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire 1st Btn. Entry 428, p167. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . Richard Northwood 6th Service Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.1st Jul 1916). 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. 2nd Btn. Pte. 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. The digest was initially written about 1881 and maintained until 1889. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. 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. This Finding Aid contains terms that reflect authors' views or those of the historical period, but which may not be considered appropriate today. Regimental History - The Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry [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. It did not serve in Australia. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. Major Paddock Edward Phillip. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. [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 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. - 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. However, in October 1917 the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion landed at Le Havre to join 7th Brigade in 25th Division for service on the Western Front in the last year of the war. George W. Green 2nd Btn. CSM 8th Battalion (d.5th November 1916), Farnell Arthur Charles. This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. [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. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. 2/1st Staffordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Royal Regiment). The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. 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 If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Pte. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. Pte. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. 6th Btn. 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 C Coy. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 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. L/Cpl. Pte. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. Visit website. Let us know. History of the South Staffordshire Regiment (Aldershot, 1969). It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. 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. 27 Million Commonwealth military records; Many exclusive records, found only on our site . [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment | The National Archives Telephone: 01543 434 394. Essex Regiment (Columns 44 & 56), 2nd Btn. 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. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. 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. After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. [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 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. [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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x UK Army:"SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT MESS DRESS BUTTONS" (Small, 15mm, WW1 Era) at the best online prices at eBay! In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. D Coy. Roll 1804-1881. L/Cpl. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. 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. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Both battalions deployed to the Western Front in 1914. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. 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. Third Edition, published 1998. 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.

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