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. 15.47Expedited Deliveryto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Programme. 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 . 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. Like this page to receive our updates. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. (d.19th August 1915), Bedward Bertram Lonsdale. Letter from Major R.H.W. please. It is a narrative recording the formation and movements of the Regiment and its service in campaigns and battles in many countries. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. 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. Want to know what life was like during the War? [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. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? We add around 200,000 new records each month. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. [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. Albert Woodward 7th Btn. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. South Staffordshire Regiment, Pte. [9] The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 also for service on the Western Front. [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. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. Pte. The Regiment served in the First Sikh War (1845-1846), the Second Burmese War (1852-1853), the Central Indian Campaign (1858) and the Zulu Wars (1879). 7th Btn. [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. Pte. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. VE Day. [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. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. This infantry unit was raised in 1881 and continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless). We are now on Facebook. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. See details. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. Frank Howse DCM. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. [13] It then moved to India in 1932. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. (d.27th April 1917), Woodhouse John William. 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.". After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. 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. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 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. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. The regiment was formed in 1881 by merging the38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Footand the80th Regiment of Foot(Staffordshire Volunteers). Pte. Pte. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! L/Cpl. Third Edition. 8th (Service) Btn. 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 (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. Enter your search criteria in the form below and then click or tap the 'Submit Search' button. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. Palestine and Trans-Jordan 1930-1948. In 1802 it absorbed the Staffordshire Volunteers and from then on was called the 80th Regiment (Staffordshire Volunteers). photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. Contains: . If R C Cross stayed with South Staffordshire Regiment, this map shows where they would have fought. Cpl. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. It did not serve in Australia. 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. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. 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 . CSM 8th Battalion (d.5th November 1916), Farnell Arthur Charles. George W. Green 2nd Btn. [9] The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 also for service on the Western Front. 12th Btn. 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. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. L/Cpl. Terms of Service apply. 8th Btn. John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. 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 digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Cpl. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). Enoch Shepherd MM. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. 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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? Arranged by date of enlistment. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. ARCHON code: 858. [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. History of the South Staffordshire Regiment (Aldershot, 1969). And so my investigation began. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. Pte. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1917), Ernest was killed in action on 26th June 1917 when he was blown up on a gun carriage. 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. - 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. [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. Vale. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Cpl. 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. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. Dunkirk. [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. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. 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. Medal Rolls. 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. [18] During the expedition George Albert Cairns of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. The knotis the county symbol of Staffordshire and probably originated fromthe Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. Hi, can anyone help me. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. Terms of Service apply. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. [21], 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Jun 1917), Pte. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. Date: 1915 Feb. - 1919 May. We are now on Facebook. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. It returned to England in 1883. [26] 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. [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. 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. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. 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. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. 7th Btn. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google (d.31st August 1916), Betts George. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. Book in advance. 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. Pte. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. During the Second World War (1939-45), 2ndBattalion initially served in India but returned to Britain in July 1940. 2nd Btn. Visit website. 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. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. 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 . (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. 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. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. L/Sgt. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. 7th Btn. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. [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. [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. [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 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. Soldiers from the regiment killed a number of civilians in the North King Street area. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. Write to: The Secretary-General Canadian Agency, C.W.G.C. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. Cpl. Bleary-eyed and exhausted after a 14-hour forced march, they . 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. Pte. Pte. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 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 then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. 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. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. privacy policy. 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. However, due to a severe shortage of infantrymen in the British Army at the time, the division was broken up in August 1944 and its units were used as replacements for other British divisions who had suffered heavy casualties and the battalions were broken up and sent to other units. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). 2nd Battalion was sent to Norway in 1945 to assist its post-war transition and then to occupation duties in Germany in 1946. Ernest Tapper 2nd/5th Btn. A Coy. [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. find out more [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. 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 . In 1954, the battalion was posted to the Suez Canal zone, before being speedily dispatched to Cyprus where hostilities had broken out between the two communities on the island. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. It immediately saw action in Flanders and the Netherlands and it was part of the British force that expelled Napoleon from Egypt in 1801. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. 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. The 7th (Service) Battalion moved off to the south to dig a system of flanking trenches while other units forward from B beach, Suvla Bay. L/Sgt. 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. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. Hitler's Black Book. [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. 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. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. NT) This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. 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). 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. VJ Day. please The volume records the arrival and departure dates of the 80th Regiment at each station from its formation in 1793 until 1905 (by which time it was the 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment).
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