Introduction. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. National Library of Australia George Frederick Homer 9th Btn. 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. Captain Kilby has been missing since the date of the performance of this great act of valour, and his death has now to be presumed.". [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 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. (d.22nd Aug 1915), Degg John Henry. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. [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. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Pte. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. [28] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. (d.18th July 1943), Paddock Edward Phillip. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. 2 Regular battalions The cross in Tremeirchion & the memorial hall in Caerwys. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. [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. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. Sgt. (d.15th August 1916), Platt James. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. 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. 2nd Btn. Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. Let us know. (d.27th November 1914), Wright William. Scots Guards records are currently held by the Scots Guards Archives. On landing in Alexandria, it carried its colours through the city - this was the last occasion on which a British Army unit carried colours on active service. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Terms of Service apply. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. 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. ARCHON code: 858. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. L/Cpl. 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. He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. 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.27th April 1917), Woodhouse John William. The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. Which of the following was anickname of the South Staffordshire Regiment? 1st Battalion (d.1st May 1917), Boyden Charles Fred. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. 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. 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. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. 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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. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the This infantry unit was raised in 1881 and continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless). The battalion returned to England in 1911. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment. Battle of Britain . The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 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. Terms of Service apply. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. 2nd Btn. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . 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. (d.30th September 1916), Rudge Harold. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. Such a life influencing legacy. Truin Albert Charles. 7th Btn. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. Pte. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). Simply enter your email address below to start receiving our monthly email newsletter. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. [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 inter-war years also saw both battalions undertakegarrison duties in Singapore,India, Burma and theMediterranean. 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. [31], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. 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. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. 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. Dunkirk. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. Add a Name to this List It returned to England in 1883. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? No returns accepted. [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. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 2,168 of the 200,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. Allin Cyril Gordon. 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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. 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. 2nd Lt. 2nd Battalion (d.17th Feb 1917), York Harry. (d.20th Sep 1916), Butcher Bertie John. Pte. 12th Battalion (d.27th April 1918), Battisson Joseph. They came under the command of 2/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade from January 1915. The account of the service of the Regiment in Australia is identical with that in the first volume. It is a narrative recording the formation and movements of the Regiment and its service in campaigns and battles in many countries. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. The 7th (Service) Battalion moved off to the south to dig a system of flanking trenches while other units forward from B beach, Suvla Bay. [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. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Feb 1916), Pte. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google (d.7th Nov 1914) Ashby Walter. [28], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. Pte (d.27th July 1944). [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. Pte. He left a widow, Annie, and two children. 14th (Service) 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. [20] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. 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. 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. Entry 428, p167. Lt/Col. Medal Rolls. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. South Staffordshire Regiment, L/Cpl. If you have any unwanted This Finding Aid contains terms that reflect authors' views or those of the historical period, but which may not be considered appropriate today. [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. Alcock Bertram Victor. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. Capt. Tallent Edward Francis. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 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. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. [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. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. Pte. During March 1945 it was re-trained as a parachute unit in India and remained there until partition. [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. Frank Howse DCM. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. 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. (d.6th Aug 1944) Rutter Richard Gordon. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. Pte. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. 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. 2nd Btn. It records service of the Regiment giving details of stations at which employed, dates of arrival and departure from these stations, and military operations. (d.14th Nov 1916), Thompson Joseph. Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". CSM 8th Battalion (d.5th November 1916), Farnell Arthur Charles. Jewry Book of Honour. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. (d.4th October 1916), Beckwith Albert. This infantry unit was raised in 1756. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. His detachment, which numbered from 80 to 100 men, was employed on various manual tasks, such as timber-cutting, bricklaying and carpentry. (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. In 1959 the Regiment merged with the North Staffordshire Regiment to form the Staffordshire Regiment. Privacy Policy and He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. In late 1942, it transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. Pte. Pte. In terms of casualties, overall the British involvement in Palestine between September 1945 and June 1948 cost 754 Army personnel their lives, making it the fourth greatest loss of life for the British Army post Second World War. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. 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. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. Note: The 98th (Prince of Wales) Regiment of Foot, raised in 1824, amalgamated with the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment in 1881 to form the North Staffordshire Regiment. 6th Btn. 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 [22], 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. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. [13] It returned to England in 1923, where it remained until 1929 when it was posted to Palestine. 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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. Pte. Third Edition, published 1998. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. 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 South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). Fowler (Melbourne) to Commanding officer, North Staffordshire Regiment, 24 July 1853: sends an old letter discovered in a creek at Warrandyte, Victoria.