Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th . 11784 Corporal. We have no photograph of Tom and would love to put a face to the name. 1st/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 3rd Battalion, King's On Scottish Borderers. The . 8th Battalion Border Regiment). 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. The Battalion moved to MARTINSAART WOOD at 11am. I am returning to you the letters that have come, as I did not know his address and it would be a long time before they reached him. 6th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He spent some time in England before being drafted from Halton Camp to France. 8th Battalion in the Battle of the Somme (Second & Third Phase), https://thelonsdalebattalion.co.uk/w/index.php?title=8th_Battalion_War_Diary,_July_1916&oldid=5810, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). A training unit, it remained in UK throughout the war. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Rest in peacein Earl Shilton (SS Simon and Jude) Ch. 7th July : Brigade transferred to 21st Division. 5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). A reluctant recruit, he had appealed unsuccessfully against his conscription on the grounds of being the sole support of his ill, widowed mother. Application regarding the disposal of any such personal effects, or of any amount that may eventually be found to be due to the late soldier's estate, should be addressed to The Secretary, War Office, London, S.W. 22385. Part of Lincoln and Leicester Brigade, North Midland Division. Before that it had been 10th Battalion of the Training Reserve and up to September 1916 had been the 15th (Reserve) Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). . The regiment was granted the Royal title in 1946. Review of With valour and distinction a history of 2nd Battalion, Jonathan Capewells regimental website WW1tigers.com, My mission is to make the Long, Long Trail the best and most helpful reference site about the British Army in the Great War. 5th Battalion, The Kings, (Livrpool Regiment). His brother, Mark Whitworth Ward also served in 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Pte. Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Pte Arthur Phillips, 33131, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was believed to have been killed in action ten months after he was reported missing on May 3rd, 1917. 22nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. The 8th Battalion was a "Service" battalion A German counter-attack drove 57th Brigade, including 8th Battalion out of the eastern end of the village again and furious fighting raged in the village for the rest of the day. 8th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. 2nd Garrison Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. He has two service numbers, one for the Gloucesters and one for the MGC. 5th Battalion, cameronians (Scottish Rifles. . He returned to his unit on 26th April 1918. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, the regiment was amalgamated with three other fusilier regiments in 1968 to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. 11th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. The Medal Roll shows him as 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, which as you say landed in France 29th July 1915. He was hit in La Boisselle whilst one Coy (Company?) If you didn't have the info from the Silver War Badge records say that he enlisted 4th Sept 1914 confirms his date of discharge through wounds, that he had overseas service & was discharged from the depot of the Leicestershire Regiment. Cpl. 4th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters,(N&D Reg). Front ine trenches. 12th (Reserve) BattalionFormed at Leicester in March 1916 as a reserve battalion. Hawke Battalion, Royal naval Division. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Keynote-Speakers; Board. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. History (d.7th Jun 1917), Price Evan Henry. 13th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Battalion took its objective and consolidated position. 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 17th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 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, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 16th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Cpl. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Age 25. (d.3rd July 1916). who were a veteran Regular Army Division that had been serving in France Lieut. This battalion was made up of men from the old Worcestershire Rifle Volunteer Corps, which had been established in 1860 (these Rifle Volunteer Corps had become the 2nd Volunteer Battalion by 1883). Died of woundson the 29th September1916 - Age 22, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 46, Died of woundson the 26th July1916 - Age 21, Rest in peacein Wimereux CommunalCemetery, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 27, Died of woundson the 7th November1916 - Age 28, Died of woundson the 29th September1916 - Age 32, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 22, Died of woundson the 15th July1916 - Age 25, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 18, Died of woundson the 3rdOctober1916 - Age 27, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 38, Died of woundson the 23rdJuly1916 - Age 33, Died of woundson the 3rdOctober1916 - Age 44, Killed in actionon the 15thJuly 1916 - Age 27, Died of woundson the 1stOctober1916 - Age 23, Died of woundson the 16thJuly 1916- Age 40, Killed in actionon the 30thJuly 1916 - Age 22, Rest in peacein Guillemont RoadCemetery, Killed in actionon the 25th September1916 - Age 36, Died of woundson the 13thJuly 1916- Age 23, Died of woundson the 29th October1916 - Age 22. Capt. In January 1918 it went to 207th Brigade of 69th Division at Clipstone Camp but by April 1918 had moved to Thoresby. Dear Mrs Langan, the entire 71st Brigade was transferred with the to the 6th Division, He was wounded in the left forearm by a bullet. 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th Battalion : 1 July 1916 - 31 May 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/2165/1) - Kindle edition by WO95/2165/1, WO95/2165/1. The Leicestershire Regiment: Bois du Polygone, Belgique: Nouvelle-cosse [6] William Bishop: 1917: Premire Guerre mondiale . 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. A-E. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Son of Richard Farmer Lane of Chapman Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK. During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 144th (8th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment) Royal Armoured Corps. 13th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. The attack on Ovillers was continued. Please remember us all to him. of the 16th Foot, Biographies but most of their service was within the 16th Brigade, attached to the 14th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment). Warwick. Pte Walter Stanley Peck, 33072, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was killed in action in Belgium on October 1st, 1917. L-Z. 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The Battalion rested in the afternoon in the German front line trench which was at the time our support trench to Ovillers. Also on Colton All Saints Church Memorial. transferring straight onto troop ships, they arrived at Boulogne early The Project Gutenberg eBook of The West Riding Territorials in the Great War, by Laurie Magnus This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other par The Coys in support had not sufficient time to explain these orders thoroughly to their men owing to the distance from the front line and the enemys shell fire. WW1 Canadian First . 2nd Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). ), 8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). 4th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry. (West Riding Regiment). 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Records seem to have his death date wrong and his age, but after searching for months, I did manage to obtain a death certificate for him. These cookies do not store any personal information. the Regimental HQ at Bedford to be mobilised into the 8th Battalion of The 1st two waves went out punctually at the appointed hour, the other two Coys were held in the front line till it was seen how things were going and till reinforcements were requested. 9th (Service) BattalionRecord same as 8th Bn.20 February 1918 : disbanded in France. July 1916 Moved to Newcastle-on-Tyne. 12th (Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. SUBJECT: Graves By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. September 1916. Just regimental designation for the purpose of history . 14th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 4th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). H-P. 10th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, Q-Z. Lady Ursula Isabel Manners was born 8th November 1916, being the elder daughter of five children . No. in April and were engaged in The Battles of the Somme 1916, specifically throughout the German counter attacks in November and December. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 20th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. i/c Infantry Records, No 7 District. However the order to move did not come till the next day. 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. Tyne Cot memorial panels 85-86, 8th Border Regiment (attd. 10th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. 234names (1 with the 37th Division and 233 with the 21st Division). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I regret to have to inform you that your husband was wounded on July 3rd at La Boisselle. So proud of him. 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Privacy Policy and 2nd Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 1st (Home Service) Garrison BattalionFormed at Easington in May 1916. SKU: CMA/37836. 4th Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. The component units of the division were assembled around Salisbury and moved to Aldershot in May 1915 to complete their training. 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. 11th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Pte. British Army Gunner Royal Field Artillery. A-K. 6th Battalion,Bedfordshire Regiment, L-Z. 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, Notts & Derby Regiment. and prepared to ship out. On the 18th April the battalion was withdrawing from its trenches near Beaver Corner, arriving in a field near Wippenhoek siding about 2 miles east of Abeele. 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. Cookies help us deliver our services. Part of Lincoln and Leicester Brigade, North Midland Division. For the period the 8th battalion served within it, 10th (Reserve) BattalionFormed at Portsmouth in November 1914 as a Service battalion for K4 and came under orders of 96th Brigade, original 32nd Division. 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. The Regiment was first formed in 1688 by Colonel Solomon Richards during the last days of King James IIs reign. British Army casualties, including 704,803 deaths (23.67%). 8 April 1916 : became 4th and 5th Reserve Battalions and by now were at Grantham. L-S. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.T-Z. Division and winning many gallantry medals. 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 17th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Left Hedauville and marched to AMPLIER, billeted in huts. 10th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). they were one of the few 'New Army' units to be committed to The Battle The result of the days operations was highly successful and over two hundred German prisoners were taken. Perhaps an attached officer. 18th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. The division originally comprised the 74th, 75th and 76th Infantry Brigades, but the 76th . D. C. Coy Pte (d.22nd Sep 1918), Wixey Frederick Thomas. a tactical unit: The 8th Battalion's service in The Great War. Each company had two platoons in line crossing on a front of some 150 or 200 yards followed by the other two platoons. He also was in the 74th Battalion of the Machine Gun Corps towards the end of the war. Now I have to return to France to find where the 8th Gloucesters reinforced the weakened line at St Quentin. on our right. the following battalions formed the 16th Brigade and served together as 3rd Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). BASIQ 2021. At 11pm on the 28th August 1915, the Battalion Pte Bertram Wood, 41662, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, died as a prisoner of war in the Crossen Camp hospital at Kaehmen in Germany on October 22nd, 1918. A-K. 12th (Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. George William Housby 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment (d.15th July 1916) George William Housby, born in 1884 in Stafford and married to Fanny Wilson in June of 1911. 5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. 3rd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. was in action on the morning of the third. That month, the enlisted men of the 8th In 1916 they were on the Somme seeing action in The Battle of Delville Wood and The Battle of Flers-Courcelette. 2nd/1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Yeomanry. 15 July 1916. Pte. 10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). The son of Walter and Eliza Peck, of 66 Oak Road, Luton, he had enlisted in the Bedfordshire Regiment (5608) in November 1915 and was transferred to the Leicesters in December the following year in France. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The Cheshire Regt relieved us in the captured trenches. (d.20th September 1917), Gage Frank William. This page was last edited on 8 February 2017, at 08:45. He is detailed as having moved to the 8th Gloucesters for a time. It was raised 4th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. A-K. Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division. This means of communication was also adopted to keep touch with the 2nd S. Lancs. (d.3rd Apr 1918), Haviland Harold Sidney. North Staffordshire Regiment. Quick Shop. His gallantry was inspiring to all. In September 1918 it moved to 208th Brigade in the same Division and location. Private J P Ward was killed on 18th April 1918 when 8th Battalion was retreating during the great German offensive of April 1918. 8th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. T-V. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 9 October 1914. William James. He was aged 29. please Add a Name to this List This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. 7th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). 8th battalion between 1914 and 1918 were: Site L-Cpl Sidney Thomas Andrews, 33003, 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, was listed killed in action in France on May 3rd, 1917, after at first being reported missing. 8th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Son of Agnes and the late Samuel Rhodes, of Hill Park, Greenodd, Ulverston. 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? The award of his Military Medal was announced in the London Gazette, published on 13th of September 1918. 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 6th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). And also on the war memorial at Tiddington Warwickshire. From At enlistment at Andover, Hampshire, Walter went with his younger brother, Samuel, to enlist in the British Army. I have made enquiries everywhere but nothing definite can be found. Son of Agnes and the late Samuel Rhodes, of Hill Park, Greenodd, Ulverston. He trained in Wiltshire and then went out to the Western Front where he saw repeated action, and twice was there when officers gained Victoria Crosses for outstanding bravery. This is an original WW1 Lancashire Fusiliers Regiment shoulder title badge for sale. The 8th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was active in both the . 10th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). W. Farmfield to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 4th Battalion, Cameronians, (Scottish Rifles). If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. 10th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 8th Battalion, the Bedfordshire Regiment. B. boarded the troop trains at Chobham Station and left for Dover. 9th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. We took the cigarettes you sent and shared them amongst the boys, as we would not send them back. 37 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Headquarters, Leicestershire Regiment 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company . The 7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East is a formation in the British Army with a direct lineage to 7th Armoured Brigade and a history that stretches back to the Napoleonic Wars. E-G. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 14 July 1916. Before joining up he was employed by the Davis Gas Stove Co at the Diamond Foundry, Dallow Road. Home; About the conference. 8th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Sir, Old Barracks, 8th (Service) Battalion . "For most conspicuous bravery, coolness and determination during severe operations of a prolonged nature. ), 4th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. 1/5th BattalionAugust 1914 : in Loughborough. National Archives Catalogue Reference: WO/95/2251, The transcription above is available under the National Archives. Soon moved to Luton and by November 1914 was at Bishops Stortford.Landed at Le Havre 3 March 1915.12 May 1915 : formation became the 138th Brigade, 46th (North Midland) Division. below were temporary commanders. He fought under General Sir William Birdwood, Commander of the Fifth Army. Landing in France on 21st of December 1916, he was posted to 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, he fell ill with trench fever, being admitted to the 17th Field Ambulance on 23rd April 1917, eventuality returning to England on 16th June 1917. 1st Battalion, Black Watch, (royal Highlanders). This has a regimental connection. 16th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. We are now on Facebook. Mark Whitworth Ward is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing at the Somme area of France. (d.18th April 1918), Harris Wilfred Henry. Menu. Nechells Birmingham. Since then nothing has been heard or seen of him, however, if by any chance I manage to obtain further news I'll let you know immediately. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 20th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). John Kenneth Rhodes, 10th Border Regiment (attd. General, Thursday 03-02-1916. 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. The regiment's museum is located at the Fort York Armoury. He was aged 34. 4th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Sgt. Having previously served with the Leicestershire Yeomanry, Charles re-enlisted at Loughborough on 3rd of September 1914 and was posted to the 8th Service Battalion. sprawling New Army training area around Woking. 104/82A. Submitted by Deejaya on 10th October 2017. 2/4th BattalionFormed at Leicester in September 1914 as a second line unit. 3rd (Reserve) BattalionAugust 1914 : in Leicester. 11th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Unfortunately I have no living relatives that can help. Age 25. L/Cpl. The enlisted men from all over the county 2/5th BattalionFormed at Loughborough in September 1914 as a second line unit. I have been to various places on the Somme where I have been able to trace some of his movements. in the Great War. A & B companies proceeded to the front line trenches. Please see our other items for more original WW1, WW2 & post war British military shoulder titles for sale including other Lancashire Fusiliers Regiment shoulder titles. 25th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. All 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, He was killed in action [7th January 1945] (aged 34). 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. L/Cpl. A-G. 10h Battalion, Lincolnshire Regient. Initially, serving with service number 43343 in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment later transferring to the 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. 8th Gloucesters Records of 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment from other sources. The last reserve of 2 platoons did not reach the enemy line but returned with the Battalion when it retired. The right flank giving way was the cause of the Battn falling back and also the unfortunate word "retire" undoubtedly passed along from the right. 8th (Service) BattalionFormed at Leicester in September 1914 as part of K3 and attached as Army Troops to 23rd Division.April 1915 : transferred to 110th Brigade, 37th Division.Record same as 6th Bn.28 June 1918 : reduced to cadre strength, surplus men going to 7th Bn.29 June 1918 : transferred to 25th Division and returned to England.7 July 1918 : cadre transferred to 14th West Riding Regiment. The Batn advanced in 4 waves. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. A-K. 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, L-Z. of the Great War, medical services, casualties and medical statistics" 7th (South Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. Erster Weltkrieg Regimentsseide. From March 1916 it became home to the British Army and it remained so until the Advance to Victory was well under way. No 7 District 24th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. The second photo is of my grandfather (sitting) and his brother Seymour who appears to be in uniform of a different regiment. 2nd Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). After 8th (Service) Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Rest in peacein Mericourt-l'Abbe CommunalCemetery Ext. B. Vincent 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Buried La Boiselle. Killed in action 29th October 1917. . Serjeant, 14887. Yours Sincerely, 8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment). 21 DIVISION 110 Infantry Brigade Leicestershire Regiment 8th Battalion: 1 July 1916 - 31 May 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/2165/1) 204. by WO95/2165/1 (Other) Paperback $ 26.00. I am looking for any information regarding the location and activity of the 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment on the 1st July 1916. 2nd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. L-Z. 11th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 6th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. Warwick. A & B Coys on the right and C & D on the left. mustered at their local train stations and were transported en-masse to WHEATLEY, Archibald. 11th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). 10th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). Herbert William Bunce. 8th (Reserve) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. He is also remembered on the memorial in Emmanuel Church, Loughborough and on the Loughborough Carillon. 12th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. October 1916 : landed in France, moved to Third Army. 15th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). They won great glory by their brilliant attack on the Bazentin-Le Petit wood and village in the Battle of the Somme in mid-July 1916. M-P. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 10th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 16th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 4th (Labour) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. into the expanding British Army. Sometimes available on Amazon. at Bedford in October 1914, as part of 'K3' - Lord Kitchener's 3rd 'call 8th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded 628 times to 627 recipients for action in the First World War (1914-1918). During another reorganisation on 17th November 1915, the battalion Otherwise my contact details can be found at www.fourteeneighteen.co.uk. Son of Charles & Minnie Taylor of Page's Farm, Debden, Essex, UK. Warwick. Pte Phillips had joined the Bedfords (5587) in 1915 and went to France in November 1916, where he was transferred to the Leicesters. All 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, L-Z. L/Cpl (d.15th Jul 1916), Price George Charles. Conference Chairs The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. L-Z. 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