23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment. Jewry Book of Honour. privacy policy, NRA 20951 Thoroughly enjoyed it. 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 . Both battalions deployed to the Western Front in 1914. 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 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 Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. 33rd Btn. The regiment then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. 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. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. 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. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. Terms of Service apply. 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 [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. Our Morgan Charles Wallace. 17,397 of the 250,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. 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. It returned to England in 1883. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. [27] Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield's body was never found, but there is a memorial statue of him at Festival Heights in Stoke-on-Trent, which was erected in the early 1990s. 2nd Battalion remained in that theatre until the end of the First World War (1914-18). The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. L/Cpl. At first it was awarded only to British Army . It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. L/Sgt. The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. Telephone: 01543 434 394. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. 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 They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. 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. 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. Reference: W.L. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. [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. [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. 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. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. 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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. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. D Coy. Palestine and Trans-Jordan 1930-1948. Ernest Tapper 2nd/5th Btn. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. Contains: MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). 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. Hi, can anyone help me. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. VE Day. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Feb 1916), Pte. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. Cpl. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th March 1918), Pte. 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. [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. The fee is currently 30 and there may be a lengthy wait for this service. From 1900 it also served in South Africa during theBoer War (1899-1902). 7th Btn. The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. 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. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. 6th Btn. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Want to know what life was like during the Great War? Major Robert Cain and Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield, both of the South Staffordshire Regiment, were among five VC recipients of the Arnhem campaign to capture key bridges during the Second World . Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 Adey William. It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. please [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. In 1888 Wilhelm II was crowned 'German Emperor and King of Prussia' and moved from a policy of maintaining the status quo to a more aggressive position. [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. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. WW2 Records. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. Pte. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. [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. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. 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. Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. Baker Albert. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. 8th Btn. 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 regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. Pte. [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. [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. Such a life influencing legacy. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year. Want to know what life was like during the War? (d.10th Feb 1918) Aston Walter. 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. For more information see: The Staffordshire Regiment Museum. Pte. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. 2nd Btn. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. The final remarks column, which is not always legible, gives the date of death or discharge. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. [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. 2,168 of the 200,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. 7th Btn. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. 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. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. We are now on Facebook. Let us know. It records service of the Regiment giving details of stations at which employed, dates of arrival and departure from these stations, and military operations. Want to find out more about your relative's service? Let us. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 2/1st Staffordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Royal Regiment). Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. 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. "First time @NAM_London today. Rflmn. 7th Btn. This information will help us make improvements to the website. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. 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 IWM (BU 1091). The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. 7th Btn. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. 2nd Btn. 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. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. [31], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. The knotis the county symbol of Staffordshire and probably originated fromthe Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Scots Guards records are currently held by the Scots Guards Archives. 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 and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Pte. 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 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. 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. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 7th Btn. Introduction. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. (d.24th June 1916 ), Bussy Julian. [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. 1st Btn. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. Exclusive Collections. 12th Btn. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 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. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. 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. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). 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. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. Details of WO 95/2687/1. [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. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by [http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-397322928]. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. 1st Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. L/Cpl. 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. On July 1st 1916 the order came to attack Gommecourt in a diversionary attack. Terms of Service apply. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Jun 1917), Pte. 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. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. [13] It then moved to India in 1932. Pte. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. Sgt. 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 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. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. 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 in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. Similarly, the 13th Battalion became the 104th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. [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. In August 1844 the Regiment left Australia and sailed to India. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. 7th Btn. In the following threedecades both undertook garrison duties across the British Empire, including postingsin Malta, Ireland, India, Burma, South Africa and Britain. 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. 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. Tallent Edward Francis. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. During March 1945 it was re-trained as a parachute unit in India and remained there until partition. The inter-war years also saw both battalions undertakegarrison duties in Singapore,India, Burma and theMediterranean. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. 6th Btn. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. 2 Regular battalions The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield.

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