The worcestershire regiment in the great war book

This unit was formed in 1881 by amalgamating the 29th worcestershire regiment of foot and the 36th herefordshire regiment of foot, which had both been recruiting from a single depot at worcester since 1873. Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view and download. The worcestershire regiment was a line infantry regiment in the british army, formed in 1881 under the childers reforms by the amalgamation of the 29th worcestershire regiment of foot and the 36th herefordshire regiment of foot. Hillside, 52 springfield road, st leonards other info.

Roll of honour great war 19141920 this section provides details of all those men of the worcestershire regiment who gave their lives in the great war during the period 191420. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1 fitz m stacke arguably the finest regimental history even written. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Worcestershire regiment in the great war the wartime memories. Forming part of the worcestershire county war memorial volumes one and two 2 vols stacke, harry fitz maurice capt h. Feb 20, 20 the book opens with a very interesting account of the regiment in the years before the war, beginning at the turn of the century, and there is a very comprehensive index of 25 pages. The worcesters going into action marching and waving their helmets in greeting. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1 by capt h. Daily updates about the men of the 8th worcestershire regiment territorial force during ww1. The worcestershire regiment in the great war, book, 1928.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Part one recognition the worcestershire regiment august 1917. Formed in france, 28th june 1918 from the the 17th garrison battalion, cadres of the 10th battalion, and the 12th yorkshire regiment. This tag is allocated to all individuals listed on this website who served in the worcestershire regiment.

Ww2 peoples war history of the worcestershire regiment bbc. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1 capt h. The worcesters was one of the five regiments that had four regular battalions before the war, with two special reserve and two territorial battalions. The commonwealth war graves commission has 1,615 recorded ww1 deaths for the 4th battalion, worcestershire regiment. The units had just departed for their annual summer camp when war broke out in august 1914 and they were at once recalled. At the outbreak of war in south africa, this unit was drafted to the volunteer service company, which was in turn attached to 2nd battalion of the worcestershire regiment. In the first world war the regiment saw action in the retreat from mons. The worcestershire regiment was a line infantry regiment in the british army, formed in 1881. Jul 27, 2007 i am working on a list for the men of the 2nd battalion worcestershire regiment who were at gheluvelt october 31st 1914.

Daily updates about the men of the 8th worcestershire regiment territorial force during ww1 from paul roberts. A magnificent publication it is with its profusion of maps, illustrations and photos each page of photos contains several. Worcestershire regiment 14 1018 soldiers and their. I say this because the volume i received ends at page 317, when in fact the index shows that there are additional chapters. In 1970 the regiment was amalgamated with the sherwood foresters regiment to become the worcestershire and sherwood foresters regiment. Worcestershire regiment during ww1 the worcestershire regiment in ww 1 over,000 men served in the worcestershire regiment during the great war, 191419. This database contains over 50,000 names and aims to cover all who served with the worcestershire regiment during the great war.

Recognition the worcestershire regiment august 1917 by martin newman printed and published by recognition in music holland 2006 helping a fellow soldier out the mud. Worcestershire regiment in the great war, volume 1 by capt. The worcestershire regiments actions during the great war. In all, 9 victoria crosses were awarded to members of the regiment. The commonwealth war graves commission has 241 recorded ww1 deaths for the 14th service battalion, severn valley pioneers, worcestershire regiment. Before world war i it comprised two regular battalions, two reserve battalions, and two territorial battalions. Formed in swindon in december 1916 and bristol in march 1917. The worcestershire regiment in the great war download. The worcestershire regiment was a line infantry regiment of the line in the british army, formed in 1881 under the childers reforms by the amalgamation of the 29th worcestershire regiment of foot and the 36th herefordshire regiment of foot. Worcestershire regiment 14 1018 soldiers and their units. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1 ebook pdf arguably the finest regimental history even written. The worcestershire regiment is a line infantry regiment that was formed in 1881, tracing it routes back to 1661. The regiment fought in many conflicts, including both world war i and world war ii, until 1970 when it was amalgamated with the. The worcestershire regiment in the great war harry fitz.

Spent most of the war at swindon, then in southampton in 1918. Click download or read online button to get worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 2 book now. During the first world war, members of the regiment were awarded nine victoria crosses. History of the twelve fighting battalions on the western front, at gallipoli, in mesopotamia, macedonia, italy and persia. Biblio is a marketplace for book collectors comprised of thousands of. Worcestershire regiment in the great war, volume 1 by capt h. Part one recognition the worcestershire regiment august. The aim of the museum is to exhibit original artefacts from these regiments. Cravens part in the great war original cpgw book entry. The personal message seen here on the right was sent by his gracious majesty king george v to the nextofkin of those who gave their lives. Aug 27, 2015 like so many bewdley men, he served in the 4 th battalion of the worcestershire regiment, part of the 88 th brigade of 29 th division. Worcestershire regiment in the great war, volume 1 arguably the finest regimental history even written. The book opens with a very interesting account of the regiment in the years before the war, beginning at the turn of the century, and there is a very comprehensive index of 25 pages. An archive of first world war research information on soldiers in the worcestershire regiment.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gallipoli diaries. William walford served with the worcestershire regiment and the royal engineers. Produktinformationen zu worcestershire regiment in the great war. He is remembered at azmak cemetery, suvla, grave reference ii. Worcestershire regiment in the great war by capt h fitzm stacke isbn. This formation had seen extensive service in the dardanelles and on the somme, and was one of the finest fighting divisions in the bef. When the war was imminent the 1st battalion was in palestine and its war service was. Worcestershire militaria museum the worcestershire regiment. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Joseph moon soldier record cravens part in the great war. The 1st battalion, worcestershire regiment was a regular army battalion that was stationed in the middle east on the outbreak of the second world war, having been stationed there since 1938 due to the 193639 arab revolt in palestine.

During the war an additional 18 battalions were raised. Sep 18, 2012 recognition the worcestershire regiment august 1917 by martin newman printed and published by recognition in music holland 2006 helping a fellow soldier out the mud. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1. Worcestershire regiment in the great war the wartime. Territorial force war medal 1914 1919 243 officers and men of the worcestershire regiment also qualified for this medal. This is a great piece of work and must rank as one of the finest of the great war regimental histories, many would say the finest, and i wouldnt argue. Great war 191418 worcestershire regiment 29th36th of foot. The worcestershire regiment war story of the 18th territorial battalion.

The 29th became the new regiments 1st battalion and was immediately deployed to india for 14 years. In the boer war, alberts served as a private with the service number 6848 in the e bewdley company of the 1st volunteer company, worcestershire regiment. Arguably the finest regimental history even written. Killed in action at the dardanelles on 23rd august 1915. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read worcestershire regiment in. In total 16 battalions of the gloucestershire regiment saw active service during world war i. Worcestershire regiment archives ww1 roll of honour. It was retitled as 17th garrison bn of the worcestershire regiment on 25 may 1918.

The regiment fought in many conflicts, including both the first and second world wars, until 1970, when it was. Meanwhile the 2nd battalion had completed one of the greatest of the burma campaigns. Formed at worcester, 10th september 1915 by lieutenant colonel h. The worcestershire regiment war story of the 18th territorial. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 1 ebook written by capt h. The worcestershire regiment in the great war download ebook. Far knotts joseph moon, aged 16 years, born tosside, son of william and eliza moon.

Two reasons for this, first i think that there is a need for one because of the importance of that day along with the gallant stand of the south wales borders and other regiments involved in saving the day and secondly my grandfather was with the 2nd battalion worcesters. Worcestershire regiment in the great war vol 2 download. Worcestershire regiment great war, first edition abebooks. This book is dedicated to the memory of albert bentley newman and jack john richard dunford who along with 21 men from the 3rd battalion worcestershire regiment who gave their. Like so many bewdley men, he served in the 4 th battalion of the worcestershire regiment, part of the 88 th brigade of 29 th division. This is a great piece of work and must rank as one of the finest of the great war regimental histories, many would say the finest, and i wouldna t argue. The gloucestershire regiment was a line infantry regiment of the british army. The worcestershire regiment was an infantry regiment of the line in the british army, formed in 1881.

Click download or read online button to get the worcestershire regiment in the great war book now. This is an accurate and faithful transcription of the original war diaries of the 4th bn worcestershire regiment during the gallipoli campaign of 191516. Worcestershire regiment in the great war, volume 2 by capt h. I dont know much about my mums dad apart from his service numbers and my mum said he was in the 1st world war and the start of 2nd world war. Soldiers died in the great war, 191419 the worcestershire regiment pt. The diary is optimised for online viewing and is fully searchable. The worcestershire regiment dates back to 1782 when the 29th regiment of foot was officially linked with the county of worcestershire.