View this object Pte. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). They came under the command of 2/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade from January 1915. 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. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. Which of the following was anickname of the South Staffordshire Regiment? Cpl. 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. At first it was awarded only to British Army . [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. (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. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. 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. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. [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. His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. National Library of Australia 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. Truin Albert Charles. Cpl. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google South Staffordshire Regiment (d.20th May 1915), Pte. (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. Want to find out more about your relative's service? In the following threedecades both undertook garrison duties across the British Empire, including postingsin Malta, Ireland, India, Burma, South Africa and Britain. Also, he started off with the 7th battalion but when it was disbanded he moved around a bit before going in the the 2nd battalion South . Details of WO 95/2687/1. Pte. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. It did not serve in Australia. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. (d.17th Feb 1917), Chambers Edwin. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the front, 1915, South Staffordshire Regiment on riot duty in Nicosia, 1956. This information will help us make improvements to the website. 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. 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. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. [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. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. IWM (BU 1091). 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. privacy policy, NRA 20951 VJ Day. Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. 1st Btn. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by 7th Btn. 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. 33rd Btn. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. Staffordshire Regiment. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. WW2 Records. [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. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. 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. Add a Name to this List [24], 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 Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. We add around 200,000 new records each month. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. Pte. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. Cpl. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. The National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. 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. T Tolcher South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. Pte. 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. 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] Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. 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. View Catalogue Record. Lt/Col. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). Catalogue description North Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error with this catalogue description? (d.24th June 1916 ), Bussy Julian. [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. 6th Btn. [30], The Staffordshire Regiment Museum is based at Whittington Barracks near Lichfield. 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 . He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 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. 7th Btn. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions [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. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. (d.15th August 1916), Platt James. 2nd Battalion remained in that theatre until the end of the First World War (1914-18). Pte. It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. Free shipping for many products! 7th Btn. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. Pte. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. [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. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Richard Northwood 6th Service Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.1st Jul 1916). The battalion returned to England in 1911. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. In June 1840, at Cloudy Bay, he took possession of the South Island in the name of the British Crown. 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 Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Entry 428, p167. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. 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. 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). 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. Terms of Service apply. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Thoroughly enjoyed it. C Coy. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. (d.22nd Aug 1915), Degg John Henry. 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 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. 7th Btn. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . . T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. Battle of Britain . 27 Million Commonwealth military records; Many exclusive records, found only on our site . John Parkes Somerfield 1st/5th Bn. Search The Records. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. [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. 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. A Coy. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. 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 . But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. Privacy Policy and In 1844 Sir Maurice O'Connell, who was commander of the Australian military forces, was appointed Colonel of the 80th Regiment. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. D Coy. 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. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. 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 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. [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. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). L/Cpl. 2 Regular battalions The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. [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. [24], 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. (d.7th Jun 1917) WW2 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH (GILDING/BRASS. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. L/Cpl. Open: Tu-F 10-4 by arrangement. Baker Albert. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. Pte. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. 2nd Btn. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. 15.47Expedited Deliveryto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Programme. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. Pte. (original). [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. (d.9th November 1916), Fullwood Joseph. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, all infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. 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. [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. He left a widow, Annie, and two children. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. Third Edition. We add around 200,000 new records each month. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. 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. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. 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. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Essex Regiment (Columns 44 & 56), 2nd Btn. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. [29], Following the 1959 amalgamation of the North and South Staffords, the 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment (TA) continued as a territorial unit of the new regiment without a change of title but was disbanded on the creation of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967. [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. Both battalions deployed to the Western Front in 1914. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. 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. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? Adey William. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. Pte. Privacy Policy and (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. Reference: W.L. [20] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. privacy policy. Want to know what life was like during the War? Sgt. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. Want to find out more about your relative's service? If R C Cross stayed with South Staffordshire Regiment, this map shows where they would have fought. 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. His detachment, which numbered from 80 to 100 men, was employed on various manual tasks, such as timber-cutting, bricklaying and carpentry.
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