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1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. From 17 September to 25 September 1944, Major Cain's company was cut off from the battalion and throughout the whole of this time was closely engaged with enemy tanks, self-propelled guns and infantry. L/Sgt. [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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th March 1918), Pte. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). 1st Btn. [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. Similarly, the 13th Battalion became the 104th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. 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. [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. Bleary-eyed and exhausted after a 14-hour forced march, they . 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. Pte. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. Pte. The digest was initially written about 1881 and maintained until 1889. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. The fee is currently 30 and there may be a lengthy wait for this service. The battalion returned to England in 1911. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. 2nd Btn. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. [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. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. 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 (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. Cpl. Soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the front, 1915, South Staffordshire Regiment on riot duty in Nicosia, 1956. Pte. 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. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. L/Cpl. The cross in Tremeirchion & the memorial hall in Caerwys. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. (d.10th Feb 1918) Aston Walter. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. Add a Name to this List Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. 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. [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. 1st Btn. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. 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). They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. 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. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. This site uses cookies. 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. His detachment, which numbered from 80 to 100 men, was employed on various manual tasks, such as timber-cutting, bricklaying and carpentry. In 1844 Sir Maurice O'Connell, who was commander of the Australian military forces, was appointed Colonel of the 80th Regiment. He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 2 Regular battalions "First time @NAM_London today. 2nd Battalion (d.17th February 1917), Nicholls Joseph. 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. This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. 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. 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, South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. [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. Let us know. York & Lancaster Regiment (Columns 84 & 65), 7th Btn Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 47 & 74), 3rd Btn. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). At first it was awarded only to British Army . South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. 33rd Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 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 Pte. George W. Green 2nd Btn. Pte. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. It records service of the Regiment giving details of stations at which employed, dates of arrival and departure from these stations, and military operations. 2nd Btn. [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. He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. [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. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. 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. 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. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. The Staffordshire Regiment's cap-badge Display of weapons by a Second World War reenactor during an open day The Smart Street Shelter, a replica Second World War air-raid shelter Public tour of the Coltman Trench A First World War schools lesson Staffordshire Regiment Museum - Exterior Other activities [ edit] Want to know what life was like during the Great War? NT) This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. [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. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. Contains: Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. [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. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. The village was believed to have been weakened by days of heavy bombardment, unfortunately this was not the case & the battle was vicious & costly as these gallant men were caught in a bloody crossfire at a location known as the Red Patch. Pte. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 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 battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. George Frederick Homer 9th Btn. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. Want to know what life was like during the War? 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. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. Pte. 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. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. Cpl. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Pte. Sgt. 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. Roll 1804-1881. 2nd Battalion was sent to Norway in 1945 to assist its post-war transition and then to occupation duties in Germany in 1946. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. Battle of Britain . More South Staffordshire Regiment records. . Held by: The National Archives, Kew. Cap badge, The South Staffordshire Regiment, c1900, Drill tunic worn by Captain Charles Hodgson, 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment, 1910. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. All she knew for sure was that his name was Richard Northwood, he was the elder brother of my maternal grandmother and he had lied about his age on joining up. William Sharp 1st Btn. With some perseverance, and a fair amount of luck, I managed to find out that he served in the 6th Battalion of the South Staffs. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. 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. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. He left a widow, Annie, and two children. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.