Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. archive update form By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. Pte. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. 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. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. Search The Records. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. George W. 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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. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. Adey William. In 1959 the Regiment merged with the North Staffordshire Regiment to form the Staffordshire Regiment. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. [9] The 9th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as pioneer battalion for the 23rd Division in August 1915 also for service on the Western Front before transferring to Italy in November 1917. The 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. 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. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. [21] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 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 . 2nd Btn. This information will help us make improvements to the website. 1st 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. [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. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. 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 . We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Pte. (d.9th November 1916), Fullwood Joseph. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. Cpl. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Albert Woodward 7th Btn. (d.22nd Aug 1915), Degg John Henry. Pte. 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. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. Pte. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. 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. Pte. Jewry Book of Honour. He never saw the birth of his son, Enoch jr, born a month after his death. 8th Btn. ARCHON code: 858. After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. At first it was awarded only to British Army . 2nd Btn. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. We can reunite you with your friends who served at South Staffordshire Regiment and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. Staffordshire Regiment. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. [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. It did not serve in Australia. For more information see: The Staffordshire Regiment Museum. 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 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. In the following threedecades both undertook garrison duties across the British Empire, including postingsin Malta, Ireland, India, Burma, South Africa and Britain. If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the archive update form to add or update the details in Discovery. Introduction. [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. This finding aid is a revised online version of the original finding aid prepared by the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP), published by the National Library of Australia in 2019. Ernest Tapper 2nd/5th Btn. Cpl. 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). The Canadian Agency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission keeps records and registers of Canadian soldiers who died in World War I and a few records from World War II and the Korean War. Pte 8th Btn. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. WW2 Records. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. 15.47Expedited Deliveryto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Programme. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). 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. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. [9] They crossed the St Quentin Canal to break through the strongest sector of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in September 1918. (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. 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. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. Sgt. Pte. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. The inter-war years also saw both battalions undertakegarrison duties in Singapore,India, Burma and theMediterranean. Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. privacy policy, NRA 20951 (d.19th August 1915), Bedward Bertram Lonsdale. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. [18] During the expedition George Albert Cairns of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. 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 . The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. Such a life influencing legacy. [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. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. The South Staffordshire Regiment in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. In August 1844 the Regiment left Australia and sailed to India. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War -. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. 'Nominal and Descriptive Roll of the 80th Regiment' with entries for name, date of enlistment, age at enlisting, height, trade or occupation, place of birth and remarks such as transferred, discharged, or death. 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. However, in October 1917 the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion landed at Le Havre to join 7th Brigade in 25th Division for service on the Western Front in the last year of the war. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. [28], 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. [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. [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. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. Pte. L/Sgt. 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. 2 Regular battalions Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the 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. Cpl. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Enoch Shepherd MM. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. 1st Btn. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 L/Cpl 1st Battalion (d.28th March 1917), White Thomas. D Coy. Pte. 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. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 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. He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. 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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. If R C Cross stayed with South Staffordshire Regiment, this map shows where they would have fought. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. Truin Albert Charles. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 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, WW2 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH (GILDING/BRASS. 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 amalgamation of the 1st Battalions of the two regiments took place on 31 January 1959 at Minden, Germany, to form the 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. Not being tight, but still getting back on my feet after being made redundant some 12 months prior, I was reluctant to pay the fees, although they were reasonable. [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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). 7th Btn. 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. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 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. [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. L/Cpl. South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . 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. (original). (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. 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? Medal Rolls. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. 2nd Btn. 33rd Btn. 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.". He left a widow, Annie, and two children. 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. Dunkirk. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19351946: Maj-Gen. Percy Ryan Conway Commings, CB, CMG, DSO, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC. 2/1st Staffordshire Yeomanry (Queen's Own Royal Regiment). 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. 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. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Our This information will help us make improvements to the website. Pte. D Coy. T Tolcher South Staffordshire Regiment. [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. George Frederick Homer 9th Btn. He held the post until his death in 1848. 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, About our Major Paddock Edward Phillip. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Tallent Edward Francis. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. From 1900 it also served in South Africa during theBoer War (1899-1902). He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year. [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. 7th Btn. Lt/Col. Book in advance. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. 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. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 49 & 94), 2nd Btn. Pte. Terms of Service apply. 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. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. 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