Interview conducted on 7 October 1991. His name was Duff. 3rd Division H.Q. Photocopies of papers collected by Pte G Bracciale, Royal Ulster Rifles and Army Catering Corps 1940-46: a detailed list of the collection is available. The museum houses an extensive collection of uniforms, badges, medals and regimental memorabilia covering the history of the Regiment and the campaigns in which it has fought since its formation in 1793. 1915 The museum has a records officer so I may try there. Eleven uniform items, 2nd Bn (Territorial) London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles worn by Capt J R Strick, (with regiment 1939-1943), 1943 (c). Rifleman L Rooke, 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, 1943, Aged 17, Members of 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles leaving LZ-N, June 1944. The Royal Ulster Rifles (formerly Royal Irish Rifles) was a British Army infantry regiment. Joseph Harold Albert "Johnny" Smith 8th Btn. Cloak, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; master pattern, 22 Jul 1954; pipe major and piper. Hackle, 6th Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, 1966 (c). Other services may also be available. I think the tag '' should be removed from: 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, WO - Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies, Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records, WO 329 - War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War, Subseries within WO 329 - British War Medal, 1914-1920, and Victory Medal,1914-1919: awards to other ranks, Available to view free at The National Archives, About our This resource will grow as the Museum's Collection is catalogued and computerised, and as new acquisitions are added. Word processed illustrated memoir of the National Service of 2/Lt W J R Morrison, 1944-1950; covers his National Service with the East Surrey Regiment and Royal Ulster Rifles, 1949-1950; also includes sections on previous service with the Junior Training Corps at Christ's Hospital, 1944-1949, and subsequently in the Territorial Army with the London Irish Rifles. Search Billions of Historical Records Search now World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945 Royal Ulster Rifles 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles 2nd Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles 3rd Sep 1939 Orders 10th Sep 1939 Equipment 12th Sep 1939 Training 16th Sep 1939 Reliefs 16th Sep 1939 Orders 18th Sep 1939 Exercise 19th Sep 1939 Visit 19th Sep 1939 Orders Read tagging guidelines. Within three days two hundred and eight reservists had arrived from Armagh and the first of the air-raid warnings were sounded, though, of course, no bombs were dropped. Want to find out more about your relative's service? You can view some records of the Royal Irish. [PARTIALLY CLOSED UNTIL 2067]. Ulster. Nearly half of its men at the time of the Korean War (1950-53) came from there. Papers relating to the Royal Irish Rangers/ Royal Irish Regiment, 1972-1992; associated with the Battle of Mirbat, Dhofar Revolt, Oman, 1972. The Belfast News Letter of 15th December 1914 reported in the war series "Ulster and the War - Bank Clerks in the Army". BELFAST This information will help us make improvements to the website. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. Recruiting poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920 (c); associated with the Royal Ulster Rifles. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Alex Davis WO2 Served from 1960 - 1984 Served in Royal Ulster Rifles George Spark SGT Served from 1951 - 1956 Served in Royal Ulster Rifles John Martin Cooper CORPORAL Served from 1939 - 1944 Served in Royal Ulster Rifles Leonard Portway James Alexander Bruce. Lisez With the Ulster Division in France: A Story of the 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, South Antrim Volunteers From Bordon to Thiepval de Arthur Purefoy Irwin Samuels & Dorothy Gage Samuels disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. Gliders of 6th Airlanding Brigade came down at LZ-N close to the village of Ranville. The Museum houses an extensive collection of uniforms. By 1939, the 1st Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles, as it was then known, was serving in the North West frontier of India. Button, large, London Irish Rifles, 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. Although neither of these two regiments had been rifle units, the new regiment was given that status and role. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. The regiment was then briefly sent to Northern Ireland. 149 names. 1915 - 1,019. 7th (Home Defence) Btn., The Royal Ulster Rifles - Raised 29 Jun. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. After all is over - and the remainder of the Empire is understandably irritated with Ireland - I hope these countless Duffs, from both the North and the South, and in all three services, will be remembered. With the Ulster Division in France: From Bordon to Thiepval by Arthur Irwin Samu EUR 21,26 Achat immdiat , EUR 4,09 Livraison , 30-Jour Retours, Garantie client eBay Vendeur: the_nile (1.176.281) 98.1% , Lieu o se trouve: Melbourne, AU , Lieu de livraison: WORLDWIDE, Numro de l'objet: 155426495524 privacy policy, Need more context? 9 copy photographs of portraits and groups from negatives taken by Pte G Bracciale, Royal Ulster Rifles and Army Catering Corps, 1940 (c)-1945. 1st Battalion joined it there from Aden in November 1914 and both remained there until the Armistice. Again, I would love to hear from anyone who knew Joseph or knows anyone who may have known him. During his service with the 1st RUR's Joseph became great friends with his comrade Sidney Everitt. His knowledge of practical engineering . Royal Ulster Rifles Officers' Club President newsletter, 2001-2002; includes articles on the Battle of Imjin, Korean War, 22 - 25 Apr 1951 and the campaign in Italy, 1943-1945. "First time @NAM_London today. Britain and France were rarely 'not at war' for 126 years (1689-1815) and in 1793 conflict arose again during the French Revolutionary Wars. Certificates - Births, Marriages and Deaths in the UK, Coastguards and Customs Officers (Preventive Men), English Civil War - (1642-1649) (commonwealth & Protectorate 1644-1659), The Georgian Period - (1714-1830) though could run to 1837, American War of Independence - (1775-1783), The Victorian Period - (1837-1901) though this could run from 1832, Boer Wars - (1880-1881) & (1899-1902) suggest (1880-1902). L/Cpl. The battalion remained in Normandy until September when it returned to the UK, but was redeployed, along with other units of 6th Airborne Division, to halt the German offensive in the Ardennes during the winter of 1944-45. In Bermuda in 1881, the 86th was converted into the new 2nd Battalion, shifting to Nova Scotia in 1883. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 24 copy photographs from original photographs taken by Lt (later Brig) M N S McCord, Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, Nov 1950- Oct 1951; subjects include views of the port, Pusan, an American band on the quay, pipers leading troops along the quay, troops queueing for food, troops on board lorries, a half track ambulance, vehicles in camp, building a pontoon bridge, portraits and groups, and the unveiling of a memorial. This was the regiment for four Irish counties: Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh. (Royal Canadians). Royal Irish Rifles (Royal Ulster Rifles) other ranks; Medal Rolls B/104B22; B/104B23; B/104B24; B/104B25; Pages 3685-3932. Records of Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. Joseph was also a member of the 1st RUR's football team. Copy photograph showing a group of shooting champions, Hong Kong, 4 or 5 Feb 1952; the team comprised four members of the Middlesex Regiment, three of the Royal Ulster Rifles and one of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. It was recalled to the UK shortly after the outbreak of World War II and assigned to defensive duties with 31st Independent Brigade Group in 1940. Royal Ulster Rifles Museum. It came to Northern Ireland from Korea, installed at St Patrick's Barracks in Ballymena and when that base closed it was moved to the City Hall in 2010. Although 6th Airlanding Brigade was disbanded on 31 August 1945, the battalion remained part of 6th Airborne Division, and served in Palestine, until January 1947, when it lost its airborne role. Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Brig M N S McCord MC, recalling his service with 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, October 1950 to October 1951. Uniform and equipment items, Royal Ulster Rifles, Royal Irish Rifles, worn by Lt M Mulholland, 1920 (c), tunic, pair of shoulder straps, forage cap, pouch, waistbelt, pouch belt. (Transcript Available). The others served at home and on the Western Front. Records of Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. 117 names. Silver cup with u-shaped gadrooned lower body and two C-scroll handles, on a short stem with a stepped foot, on a circular, ebonized wooden plinth; with lid bearing knop and gadroons; inscribed, 'Presented By Lt. Col. F. R. W. Graham. 107 names. Or, you can request a quotation for a copy to be sent to you. - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. 1881: 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot now becomes the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The Royal Irish Rifles to help with the costs of keeping the site running. CWS Burnett 4th Queens Own Hussars. Collection of badges associated with the 83rd Regiment of Foot. This sample comprises some 15,000 records of soldiers who served with the Royal Irish Rifles and Royal Irish Fusiliers up to 1922. privacy policy, Need more context? Royal Ulster Rifles. . recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. 28 Bedford Street The collection is well supported by digitised records and books. Our That year, it was amalgamated with the two other Northern Irishinfantry regiments, The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victorias) and The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, to form The Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th). The Royal Navy was by any measure the superior of the Kriegsmarine, and Nazi surface vessels never left port without exposing themselves to extreme hazard. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. 1914 August: formed in Ireland as the Ulster Division, with Brigades numbered 1,2 and 3. Privacy Policy and For group tours outside normal hours please contact the museum directly. Most appearances in a final: 23 Worthing Most consecutive appearances in a final: 8 Horsham (1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938) Most defeats in a final: 9 Worthing Biggest win: 9 goals: Horsham 9-0 Worthing (1936) Most goals in final: 9: Worthing 7-2 Newhaven (1910) Southwick 8-1 Haywards Heath (1928) Eastbourne 5-4 Horsham (1933) This information will help us make improvements to the website. 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, Cap badge, Royal Ulster Rifles, 1921-1952. MS of register of freedom being signed by Steele. This infantry unit was formed in 1881. This infantry unit was formed in 1970. My late father Joseph was born on 7th of December 1922 in Everton, Merseyside. Opens in a new window or tab. Already fighting in the Transvaal War (1880-81) in South Africa at the time, it moved to Guernsey the following year. The battalion had earned distinction at Dunkirk and the D-Day landings during the Second World War and when the Korean. This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793 and recruited in Belfast and County Down. 1917 - 1,900. Royal Ulster Rifles (6th Airborne) on the banks of the river Issel. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Rifleman 'Bill' Boyd, 1st Airborne Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles, 1942. Want to know what life was like during the War? No 1 dress jacket, London Irish Rifles, nd; master pattern, 1959; pipe major, piper. When the Ulster Division was formed in September, 1914, Captain Davidson, who had been an active and energetic member of the 1st Battalion North Down Regiment, U.V.F., was amongst the first to offer his services, and was given a commission in the 13th Batt. Booklet: 10 Commandments for Transiteers; camp pass booklet belonging to Capt Roger Quinn, London Irish Rifles; original issue date of 30 May 1944 has been crossed out and replaced with 6 Jun 1944; booklet includes information on 'Messing Charges' and various reminders. Let us know. - Inniskillings Museum Shoulder title and caubeen badge, London Irish Rifles, 1957-1985 (c). Royal Ulster Rifles Regimental Museum 107th Machine Gun Company. Let us know. - Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War -. Other 1930s postings included Hong Kong and Egypt for 1st Battalion and Palestine for both battalions. 2nd Battalion fought throughout the Boer War (1899-1902), including the Battle of Stromberg (1899) where it sustained heavy losses. The appearance of this little book needs a word of explanation. Following various amalgamations since 1968, the traditions of the battalion are carried forward by 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, which is presently part of 16th Air Assault Brigade. Duplicated typescript history: 6th Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles; written by Maj I B Guily, 1793-1971. Lt Col GP Rickcord DSO No 1 dress jacket, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; master pattern, 13 Jun 1965; pipe major and piper. Cap badge, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 28 May 1964. Maybe your father or grandfather were in Palestine or were in the same football team? Interview conducted on 1 May 1991. Caps, No 1 dress, Royal Ulster Fusiliers, nd. Memoir: Diamond Anniversary 1999. ================================ Rank badge, sergeant, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, 1955. If you have any unwanted Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. RUR WW2 intelligence gathering. . Series of 284 photographs showing themes relating to the British Army from the end of World War Two in 1945 to the evacuation of Aden, 1967; taken by Tom Pocock. please We are now on Facebook. For his service during WW2 Joseph was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and the War Medal 1939-45, and I have claimed these medals from the MoD, and I am proud to display them. This site uses cookies. Bn The Royal Ulster Rifles 1.1 .47: 662 regiment formed from Windsor bty of 345 and shortly redesignated 346 663 Super Heavy Regiment RA(Somerset)(TA). 108 files of manuscript notes, newspaper and magazine cuttings and ephemera relating to the British Army. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Photocopies of two printed documents of 1912 relating to the newly raised Young Citizen Volunteers of Ireland. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Medal group awarded to 2/Lt Michael Scanlon, Royal Munster Fusiliers and Royal Ulster Rifles: Military Medal, 1916; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; mounted on a bar with a brooch fitting. Within the first few months of war being declared, over 100 bank clerks or workers had volunteered for service or had been 'called up' due to being in the Army Reserve. While in India, it sent a small detachment to the Tibet Expedition (1904-04). The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Sidney was married to Elizabeth Snell, and during this leave Joseph was introduced to Elizabeth's sister Rebecca (my mum). Badge collection including 35 cap badges, 2 collar badges, 1 pouch badge and 1 glengarry badge from various units. Bonnet, London Irish Rifles, nd; master pattern sealed 28 Jul 1960; green. St Patrick's Day 1944 - Major General R.H.Lorie C.B C.B.E. Joseph continued his service with the 1st Royal Ulster Rifles in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. After 11th Nov 1918 - 175. The Battle of the Imjin Crash Action. On the Major's right is Lieutenant Campbell; on the Major's left is Captain Watson, Lieutenant Diserens and Lieutenant Rand. Nesbitt William James. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Vinyl Records; More; Stamps. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Royal Ulster Rifles Officers' Club President newsletter, 2001-2002; includes articles on the Battle of Imjin, Korean War, 22 - 25 Apr 1951 and the campaign in . William . Copyright 2023. Sound cassette: oral history inteview with Maj R Bruford-Davies, Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea (1950-1953); interview conducted by David Smurthwaite, 10 February 1989. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rangers. If you have any unwanted The Royal Ulster Rifles were no strangers to the world's troublespots. Records of 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. 2nd Battalion was in Britain by the outbreak of war, deploying immediately to France. Even after 1922, the regiment had continued to accept recruits from the Republic of Ireland. But in November 1950, it landed in Korea, going on to fightat the Battle of the Imjin River (1951). The online inventory contains records for over 100,000 objects. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Royal Ulster Rifles pipers at aceremony to award the Presidential Unit citation to the Gloucestershire Regiment,1951. Below are just some of our members who have served at Royal Ulster Rifles. He was later posted to the Lancashire Fusiliers 7th of January 1943 for a short period before being transferred again to the 8th Irish Battalion The Kings Regiment Liverpool on 3rd of April 1943. Escape from Berlin. Twelve stable belts, various regiments, 1960 (c)-1965 (c). 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Two cap badges and button, 18th (County of London) Bn London Regiment (London Irish Rifles), 28th (County of London) Bn London Regiment (Artists' Rifles), Inns of Court Officer Training Corps, 1908-1952. Formation badge, Royal Ulster Rifles Army Cadet Force, nd. It's a long shot after so long. At this time Joseph was promoted to the rank on Lance Corporal. Links to the First World War war diaries of the Royal Irish Rifles. +44 (0) 28 9023 2086, Email: Served in Ulster until leaving for Britain in Sept. 1942. Brand new | Business. 1946: Palestine. Its other two counties, Antrim and Down, were in Northern Ireland and so the regiment survived Irish independence. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. The online inventory contains records for over 100,000 objects. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation instead. A soldier of the Royal Ulster Rifles takes aim with a Rifle, No.4 Mk I, 1943. No 1 dress jacket, London Irish Rifles (TA), nd; master pattern, 11 May 1959; piper. The Royal. Duplicated typescript list giving the locations of the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot 1796-1881, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Irish Rifles 1881-1921, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Ulster Rifles 1921-1948, and 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles (1948-1968). 1939 Pattern Leather Equipment & 1942 Battle Jerkin, 1942-1944. The German High Command never got beyond the drawing-board stage of any plan for the invasion of Britain, and the Fhrer himself was the source of the many postponements and the eventual abandonment of the idea. Silver teaspoon, shooting trophy of The Royal Ulster Rifles associated with Sgt Alfred Trice, 1934; manufactured by, 'S.D.N', initials enclosed within clover; handle with two rifles supporting the motto, 'quis seperabit', surmounted by a harp and crown regimental badge; inscribed 'Sergt. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 as the Royal Irish Rifles, when the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated however its history can be traced back 88 years prior to this date. Irish independence in 1922 led to two changes for the regiment. Over the years in . Pages 1A-59A. It guarded aerodromes and moved to Britain on 23 Oct. 1941. 1940. During a period of leave, Sidney took Joseph home with him to the East End of London. February 5. Group photograph of officers decorated by Field Marshal Montgomery, Lneburg Heath Germany, 1945. 1st Battalion joined it there from Aden in November 1914 and both remained there until the Armistice. ', hallmarked Birmingham, 1933; handle with motto, 'quis seperabit', surmounted by a harp and crown regimental badge; inscribed 'C.S.M., A.Trice. Historical Medals/Medallions; . I have carried out painstaking research to uncover his story and I am immensely proud of his contribution to the war. This record has not been digitised and cannot be downloaded. Officers' busby badge, The Royal Irish Rifles, c1902, Royal Irish Rifles maxim gun detachment, Tibet, 1904. Recruiting in Ulster, it existed until 1968, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Rangers. on 24 December 1941. Post navigation On the evening of 6th June 1944, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles landed in Normandy. Shoulder title, London Irish Rifles and the The Royal Ulster Rifles, 1953, sealed pattern, 1953. Mr Gavin Glass MBE. W.O'S, N.C.O'S and Men of the 1st Battn. County Forums including Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British Islands. Various shots of the ceremony, crowds watching, the. Proficiency badge for Group B Tradesmen, Royal Ulster Rifles, 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. The hidden cuty of Tibet' in an album of news cuttings Joseph's service in Palestine ended on 5th of September 1946 and he was subsequently then placed on reserve until 1954, the year I was born. A third one, the Young Soldiers' (70th) Battalion, was also formed in England at the outbreak of war before being disbanded in 1943. 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. 90 names. Add a Name to this List The beach was 'assaulted' by units of the 3rd; the . 8th Royal Irish Rifles. This infantry unit was established in 1968 and recruited in Northern Ireland. 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, I knew nothing about his Army service. If you don't have an account please register. check out the. Terms of Service apply. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. Individual Records Department: Royal Ulster Rifles Museum, Belfast Collection Type: Tibetan Collection Accession number: BELUR.AC.4505 L & H No. - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum Cap badge, officers', worn by Maj L M Yearsley, Royal Ulster Rifles, North Irish Brigade, 1960 (c)-1968. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED 14 - 21 MARCH (INCLUSIVE) FOR ONGOING BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKS. Rank badge, lance corporal, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, 1955. Royal Ulster Rifles Find your military ancestors at Forces War Records First Name Surname If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 10.00am to 4.00pm D.S.O.M.C. BT7 2FE, Tel: He enlisted in the Army in Liverpool on 25th of April 1941 at the age of 18, proudly following the family tradition set by his father Harold Sidney Smith, who was a WW1 veteran. It was formed in 1881 by merging the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and the 108th Regiment of Foot (Madras Infantry). 33 x 35 mm colour slides, with one set of duplicates from original photographs taken by Lt (later Brig) M N S McCord, Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, Nov 1950- Oct 1951. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! 10 names. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? 'Great British Regiments', Set No 0241 of 3000, a set of 52 cap badges and 52 sterling silver medals produced by the Birmingham Mint to commemorate 52 extinct or amalgamated British Regiments, 1975; contained in mahogany presentation case. During the early 1920s, there were two changes for the Royal Irish Rifles, the 'Irish' part of their name was changed to 'Ulster' and it lost one of its recruiting counties, Louth, which became part of the Free State. Read tagging guidelines. ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES. Button, small, London Irish Rifles, The Royal Ulster Rifles (TA), 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. Durban Rohan Janse van Rensburg says the Sharks have "to take responsibility" and ensure they perform week-in and week-out, whether or not they have their Springboks. This Irish infantry unit was established in 1881. Seven photographs depicting ceremonies in Sosa, Korea, during which the American Presidential Unit Citation was awarded by Lt Gen James van Fleet, CG, EUSAK, to the Gloucestershire Regiment and the 170th Independent Mortar Battery, Royal Artillery, for their part in the Battle of the Imjin River, 23-25 April 1951; also one photograph of Brig Gen Rinaldo van Brunt awarding the Bronze Star medal to men of the 55th Field Engineers Squadron, 29th Brigade, during ceremonies held at Brigade Headquarters, Yongdongpo, Korea, 11 May 1951; associated with the Battle of Imjin River, Korea (1950-1953), 1951. In 1919, 2nd Battalion was sent to Iraq, moving on to Egypt and Turkey before garrisoning India for nine years in 1923. The Royal Irish Rifles N 1793 - 1969 A second battalion of the 83rd was operational 1804-17 The 83rd served in the First Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881, no campaign medals issued. The National Archives' catalogue WO - Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records. Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. It later took part in Operation Varsity, which established a bridgehead across the Rhine into Germany, and took part in the subsequent advance to the Baltic. - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum 2nd Floor When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. 'The London Irish Rifles At War', the History of the Regiment during the Second World War Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by Regiments and Corps. Twelve orders and medals, awarded to Maj W E Anderson, Army Air Corps, Parachute Regiment and Royal Ulster Rifles, 1939-1955; Order of the British Empire; Military Cross, bar; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star 1940-43, clasp; Italy Star 1943-45; France and Germany Star 1944-45; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45, oakleaf; Korea Medal 1950-53; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-1954; Polar Medals, clasp; Efficiency Medal. 2 RUR Gallery. It went on to fight in that role in Tunisia in 1942, Sicily in 1943, Normandy in June 1944 and the Rhine crossings in 1945. He took part in Operation Varsity, the allied airborne . Royal Artillery; Royal Armoured Corps; Royal Engineers; Royal Signals; Royal Army Service Corps; Royal Corps of Transport; Royal Army Ordnance Corps; . Royal Irish Rifles (1st County Down Volunteers.) It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles. You will need a reader's ticket to do this. These became the new unit's 1st and 2nd Battalions respectively. 1918, up to 11th Nov - 1,599. Helping you trace your British Family History & British Genealogy. You are now leaving/ West Berlin'; inscribed at top as title and bottom, 'Quartermasters/ 2.R.Irish/ Dec. 1983'. If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register. 1916 - 2,258. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. This button displays the currently selected search type. - 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War -. Book a visit Request a copy; Details of WO 166/8914; Reference: WO 166/8914 Description: 31 Royal Ulster Rifles.
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