The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award available to the armed forces for gallantry in action with the enemy. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). Pte. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. Search The Records. Pte 2nd Battalion (d.12th November 1914), Neeham James William. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. 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, The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. Victoria Cross registers 1856-1944 - The National Archives Pte. (d.27th April 1917), Woodhouse John William. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. 8th Btn. 24,525 of the 709,000 who served in the Canadian Army. VJ Day. 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. (d.19th August 1915), Bedward Bertram Lonsdale. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. D Coy. 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 regimental colours arrived in July 1837. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 2nd Battalion remained in that theatre until the end of the First World War (1914-18). Frank Howse DCM. 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. In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). 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. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th July 1918), Pte. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 2nd Btn. Pte. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. [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. [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. 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 South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. 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. 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 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. Service Files of the Second World War - War Dead, 1939-1947 [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. Alcock Bertram Victor. Unit History: Staffordshire Regiment - Forces War Records Soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the front, 1915, South Staffordshire Regiment on riot duty in Nicosia, 1956. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. George W. Green 2nd Btn. The final remarks column, which is not always legible, gives the date of death or discharge. Let us. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19351946: Maj-Gen. Percy Ryan Conway Commings, CB, CMG, DSO, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC. [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. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 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 Jun 1917) The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. It is home to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, the Headquarters of the Surgeon General and subordinate medical headquarters, and the location of the Defence College of Health Education and Training. George Dean 7th Btn. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. 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 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . DMS Whittington - Wikipedia Cpl. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 7th Btn. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the South Staffordshire Regiment. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. We are now on Facebook. The regiment then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. 8th Btn. Nigeria Regiment. Terms of Service apply. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. This Finding Aid contains terms that reflect authors' views or those of the historical period, but which may not be considered appropriate today. The regiment was formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the South Staffordshire Regiment and the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales'), and in 2007 was amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to become the 3rd Battalion, Mercian Regiment . Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. 7th Btn. [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. (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. Medal Rolls. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. Add a Name to this List Terms of Service apply. 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. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. 1st Btn. Want to find out more about your relative's service? PRIVATE Served from 1939 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Thomas O'Reilly PRIVATE Served from 1937 - 1945 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Stan Burrows PTE Served from 1942 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Ernie Lloyd CPL Served from 1952 - 1955 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment John Millington L/Sgt. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. George Henry Platt 8th Btn. 14th (Service) Btn. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. Staffordshire Regiment - Wikipedia The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. 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. 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. find out more 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. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. This volume appears to be a slightly updated copy of the first digest. "First time @NAM_London today. 7th Btn. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War 1939-1945. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Great War - The Wartime Memories 7th Btn. 1st/5th Btn. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. Pte. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. 6th Btn. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Rflmn. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. [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. Baker Albert. VE Day. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. Charles Holland 8th Btn. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Introduction. Pte. View this object 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. Battle of Britain . After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. The British airborne forces, during the Second World War, consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the airlanding battalions, and from 1944 the Special Air Service Troops. [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. Letter from Major R.H.W. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy, Please enter a password with 6 characters or more, Steve Peberday Grandson To Albert Peberday South Staffs.