(d.12th October 1917), Potterton Edward. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions [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. Hi, can anyone help me. to add or update the details in Discovery, Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, 38th (South Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot, Holdich, Sir Edward Alan, (1822-1909), Knight General, Tucker, Sir Charles, (1838-1935), Knight Soldier, About our Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). Rflmn. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. Sgt. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 1, 1793 - 1897, Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 2, 1793 - 1899, Nominal and descriptive roll of the 80th Regiment, 1804 - 1881, Miscellaneous, 24 July 1853 - 31 May 1859, Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook. [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 National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. Fowler (Melbourne) to Commanding officer, North Staffordshire Regiment, 24 July 1853: sends an old letter discovered in a creek at Warrandyte, Victoria. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. 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], 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. 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. 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. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. National Library of Australia Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. Below are just some of our members who have served at South Staffordshire Regiment. 6th Btn. VE Day. Pte. Baker Albert. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. [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. Pte. NT) This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. [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. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 893 people in our Early 19th Century records, 1946 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 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. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. L/Cpl. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. Pte. [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. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. Pte. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. Anderson Valentine James. Capt. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. [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. (original). [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. In 1841 Bunbury was sent to New Zealand. 12th Battalion (d.27th April 1918), Battisson Joseph. 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 Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 04:04. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. [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. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. 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 I have my Grandfathers service history and there are various postings I do not understand; RPPRF, Y list, Xii list,V list, XI list, RXOLA, 5ID. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. Free shipping for many products! South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. (d.22nd Aug 1915), Degg John Henry. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. 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. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 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. Essex Regiment (Columns 44 & 56), 2nd Btn. Pte. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. We add around 200,000 new records each month. If you have any unwanted 2 Regular battalions When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. 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. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. The regiment was formed in 1881 by merging the38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Footand the80th Regiment of Foot(Staffordshire Volunteers). Want to know what life was like during the Great War? (copy), Letter from Military Secretary (London) to Lieutenant General Monteith (Indian Army), 31 May 1859: Commander-in-Chief has appointed Stafford Vardon as an ensign by purchase in 98th Foot. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. Pte. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. It returned to England in 1883. 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. York & Lancaster Regiment (Columns 84 & 65), 7th Btn Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 47 & 74), 3rd Btn. View this object (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). This infantry unit was raised in 1756. Introduction. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. 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. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. 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 . 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. The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. Pte (d.27th July 1944). 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. [7] With the outbreak of the Second Boer War the previous year, the regiment was ordered to South Africa, arriving as part of the 8th Division in 1900. 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). From 1900 it also served in South Africa during theBoer War (1899-1902). 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 57 & 93), 1st Btn. 2nd Btn. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. The pages at the end of the volume were used for a different purpose, as they give details of promotions, retirements and exam results of officers of the Regiment in 1887-1897. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. Let us know. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . [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. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. [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. C Coy. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. 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. 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). In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. Add a Name to this List His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. 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. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. [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. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. William Sharp 1st Btn. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. 1st/5th Btn. This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. 7th Btn. VJ Day. [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. South Staffordshire Regiment, L/Cpl. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. In May 1836 a detachment of the Regiment, led by Major Narborough Baker, left Gravesend as the guard on the convict ship Lady Kennaway. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small [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. 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. 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. Pte. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. Nigeria Regiment. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. L/Cpl. See details. 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. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. It returned to England in 1883. Pte. Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. [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. [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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 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). [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. 2nd Btn. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. The men of D Company of the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, lurked in the early morning shadows and nervously awaited the word to lead the advance into Arnhem, Holland, and relieve the surrounded paratroopers defending the bridge. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award available to the armed forces for gallantry in action with the enemy. 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. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. Visit website. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. We are now on Facebook. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. 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. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Entry 428, p167. This information will help us make improvements to the website. There are other columns for religion and physical description, but they were seldom used until about 1855. Soldiers from the regiment killed a number of civilians in the North King Street area. [23], 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 Gt.Yarmouth and Caister In late 1942, transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. 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. /ENAMEL) (PENDE. Staffordshire Regiment. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Terms of Service apply. The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. 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. [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. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). (d.7th July 1944), Wales Arthur Sydney. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Date: 1915 Feb. - 1919 May. Pte. 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. And so my investigation began. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. 2nd Btn. Cpl. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War -. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. Pte. Pte. Arranged by date of enlistment. 7th Btn. The final remarks column, which is not always legible, gives the date of death or discharge. 14th (Service) Btn. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. [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. please. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Fax: 01543 434 391. It served with the British Army in several campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. Pte. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. In the following threedecades both undertook garrison duties across the British Empire, including postingsin Malta, Ireland, India, Burma, South Africa and Britain.