VE Day. In 1959 the Regiment merged with the North Staffordshire Regiment to form the Staffordshire Regiment. Dates used in this finding aid refer to the date range of the records selected for filming rather than to the date range of the Series or Files. Privacy Policy and [9], Both the 3rd and 4th Battalions remained in the UK training reinforcement drafts for the regular battalions. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. 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While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. View this object And so my investigation began. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. It immediately saw action in Flanders and the Netherlands and it was part of the British force that expelled Napoleon from Egypt in 1801. L/Sgt. 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. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. The 38th Foot becamethe new units 1st Battalion and the 80th the 2nd. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 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. 1st Btn. (d.18th July 1943), Paddock Edward Phillip. [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. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). We add around 200,000 new records each month. 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. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. In the following threedecades both undertook garrison duties across the British Empire, including postingsin Malta, Ireland, India, Burma, South Africa and Britain. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. [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. 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. Date: 1915 Feb. - 1919 May. (d.12th Oct 1917), Jackson Franklin. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. His detachment, which numbered from 80 to 100 men, was employed on various manual tasks, such as timber-cutting, bricklaying and carpentry. Book in advance. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Albert Woodward 7th Btn. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. It did not serve in Australia. (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. It subsequentlyre-trainedto be landed by glider, before fighting in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. Beds & Herts Regiment (Columns 16 & 61), 2nd Btn. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. Pte. 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. Write to: The Secretary-General Canadian Agency, C.W.G.C. Pte. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. 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. 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. Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. Anderson Valentine James. Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. Roll 1804-1881. Both battalions deployed to the Western Front in 1914. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. 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. The regiment also raised 11 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. [26], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. The original AJCP finding aids were unpublished typescripts or photocopies available from libraries that held copies of the original microfilm. 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. (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. George Dean 7th Btn. D Coy. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. Like this page to receive our updates. (d.21st September 1944), Smith Thomas Alfred. [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. This information will help us make improvements to the website. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. 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 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. 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 unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? 7th Btn. Pte Bushnell Donald. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. Let us. 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] [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! There are other columns for religion and physical description, but they were seldom used until about 1855. The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. 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. We add around 200,000 new records each month. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. 8th (Service) Btn. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. 10th Battalion, Thompson Edgar Wylde. [24], 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 Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. The knotis the county symbol of Staffordshire and probably originated fromthe Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material. 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. (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. 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. Reduced to a single Regular Army battalion after the Second World War, the regiment was amalgamated, in 1959, with the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) which was later, in 2007, amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to form the Mercian Regiment. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. [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. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. [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. [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. Contains: In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. Pte. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. It returned to England in 1883. Arranged by date of enlistment. George Frederick Homer 9th Btn. 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. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. Pte. 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. Pte. [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. No returns accepted. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. 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. Pte. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. [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. [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. please Third Edition, published 1998. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. Exclusive Collections. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. (d.30th September 1916), Rudge Harold. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Cpl. Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com. Open: Tu-F 10-4 by arrangement. 2nd Btn. Pte. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. (original). 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. The battalion returned to England in 1911. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 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. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. Battle of Britain . 1st Battalion, meanwhile, was in Palestine on the outbreak of war and fought in the Middle East until September 1943, when it was moved to Burma. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Wartime Memories Project - South Staffordshire Regiment 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 [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. RHQ and C Squadron were based in Burton-upon-Trent, HQ and A Squadrons in Wolverhampton and B Squadron in Stoke-on-Trent. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. (d.6th Aug 1944) Rutter Richard Gordon. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. 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 . [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. The fee is currently 30 and there may be a lengthy wait for this service. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. 7th Btn. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. Baker Albert. [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. Our WW2 Records. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. He never saw the birth of his son, Enoch jr, born a month after his death. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. 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. Benefits. In 1841 Bunbury was sent to New Zealand. Entry 428, p167. (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. Cpl. Contents 1 Early history 2 Second World War: 10th Replacement Depot 3 Post war 4 Current units 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. From 17 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. As such, they landed in Sicily in 1943 where they, along with the rest of the brigade, which was temporarily down to two battalions, suffered heavy casualties during the disastrous Operation Ladbroke. William Sharp 1st Btn. George W. Green 2nd Btn. The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. 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 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. 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). These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 [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.