L/Cpl 1st Battalion (d.28th March 1917), White Thomas. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. 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. Unit History: Staffordshire Regiment - Forces War Records [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. Staffordshire Regiment Museum - Wikipedia 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. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. Pte. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. 1/5th Btn. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. Major Cain's conduct throughout was highly respected, both in terms of personal actions and leadership ability, and for this he was awarded the Victoria Cross; the only living man to receive this medal at Arnhem. (d.9th November 1916), Fullwood Joseph. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. 2nd Battalion (d.17th February 1917), Nicholls Joseph. Major Cain's conduct throughout was highly respected, both in terms of personal actions and leadership ability, and for this he was awarded the Victoria Cross; the only living man to receive this medal at Arnhem. 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 Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th Nov 1915), Pte. Anderson Valentine James. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. We are now on Facebook. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Here he was shot down, but, although his foot had been blown off, he continued to cheer on his men and to use a rifle. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. [16], The 2nd Battalion moved to Cork in 1919, and was involved in the Irish War of Independence. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2 - British Genealogy Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. 2nd Btn. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. "First time @NAM_London today. Pte. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions 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. '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. The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. [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. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. [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. L/Cpl. The South Staffordshire Regiment | National Army Museum 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. Baker Albert. 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 battalion returned to England in 1911. [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. 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. Privacy Policy and On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. Pte. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 1st Btn. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. /ENAMEL) (PENDE. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the front, 1915, South Staffordshire Regiment on riot duty in Nicosia, 1956. 7th Btn. View Catalogue Record. VE Day. 27 Million Commonwealth military records; Many exclusive records, found only on our site . South Staffordshire Regiment (d.20th May 1915), Pte. Search The Soldier Records | Search WW1 Soldier Records | CPGW On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. 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. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! 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. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. It records service of the Regiment giving details of stations at which employed, dates of arrival and departure from these stations, and military operations. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. Like this page to receive our updates. find out more Terms of Service apply. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. (d.12th October 1917), Potterton Edward. Canada Military Records FamilySearch He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. [18] During the expedition George Albert Cairns of the regiment was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. 8th (Service) Btn. Pte. 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. Exclusive Collections. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st 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. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. Medal Rolls. 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. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. 7th Btn. please. 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. Regimental History - The Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry Record Details for F Joynson (South Staffordshire Regiment) (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. [29], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. [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. South Staffordshire Regiment | Military Wiki | Fandom The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. It is a narrative recording the formation and movements of the Regiment and its service in campaigns and battles in many countries. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th July 1918), Pte. (d.17th Feb 1917), Chambers Edwin. 2nd Btn. Pte Bushnell Donald. (d.15th August 1916), Platt James. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. [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. 2nd Btn. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. From 1900 it also served in South Africa during theBoer War (1899-1902). [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. 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. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. 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. Pte. Want to know what life was like during the War? 7th Btn. 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. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. [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. Pte. Pte. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. Cpl. The final remarks column, which is not always legible, gives the date of death or discharge. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. (d.24th June 1916 ), Bussy Julian. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 1st Btn. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). 2x UK Army:"SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT MESS DRESS BUTTONS" (Small, 15mm 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. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. Both of thesehad an existing affiliation to Staffordshire, so the new unit became the county regiment for the southern half of that county. He held the post until his death in 1848. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. Where to find Army Service Records | Imperial War Museums Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Entry 428, p167. 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. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. It returned to England in 1883. CSM 8th Battalion (d.5th November 1916), Farnell Arthur Charles. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 38th and 80th Foot were merged as part of the Childers Reforms but the Regiment can trace its history back over a hundred years earlier than this. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. Reference: W.L. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Sgt. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . Roll 1804-1881. Search The Records. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. This record (browse from here by hierarchy) Catalogue description South Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. Pte. Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. [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 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). Cpl. (d.6th Aug 1944) Rutter Richard Gordon. Write to: The Secretary-General Canadian Agency, C.W.G.C. 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. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. This site uses cookies. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. The South Staffordshire Regiment in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. L/Cpl. South Staffordshire Regiment, L/Cpl. [13] It then moved to India in 1932. (d.31st August 1916), Betts George. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. Pte (d.27th July 1944). The battalion returned to England in 1911. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. Our For more information see: The Staffordshire Regiment Museum. This was my starting point, but what division? William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. Richard Northwood 6th Service Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.1st Jul 1916). L/Cpl. 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 Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. [28], 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. Pte. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. R C Cross Interactive Map of WW1 Troop Movements | Forces War Records South Staffordshire Regiment during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Pte. Contains: Pte. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. The fee is currently 30 and there may be a lengthy wait for this service. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. privacy policy. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). Pte. 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. IWM (BU 1091). While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). [13] It then moved to India in 1932. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. Ernest Tapper 2nd/5th Btn. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. (d.18th July 1943), Paddock Edward Phillip. 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. 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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. South Staffordshire Regiment - Wikipedia The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. Our The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. WW2 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH (GILDING/BRASS. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. 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. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. [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. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. 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. 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3rd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3/5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 9th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 10th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 11th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 12th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment.