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 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.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). Service records from the Brigade of Guards (The Grenadier, Coldstream, Irish and Welsh Guards) have now transferred to the Army Personnel Centre, including First World War records (see above). [28] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. Add a Name to this List They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. 12th Btn. The battalions formed in 1881 were as follows:[3], The reserve battalions of the regiment were reorganised in 1908 by the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, with the two militia battalions becoming the 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions. 2nd Btn. Joseph Hateley 1st Btn. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. Pte. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 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. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. [21] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. Pte. [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. 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 The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. Pte. Fowler (Melbourne) to Commanding officer, North Staffordshire Regiment, 24 July 1853: sends an old letter discovered in a creek at Warrandyte, Victoria. 15.47Expedited Deliveryto United States via eBay's Global Shipping Programme. 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. Pte. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. [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. Let us. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. 7th Btn. Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 17 & 71), 51st and 69th Field Regiments, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry (Columns 51 & 69), R S & U Troop 160th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (25 Pounders), W X Y & Z Troops 69th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (Bofors), 219th Field Park Company, Royal Engineers. 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. 27 Million Commonwealth military records; Many exclusive records, found only on our site . Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. (d.12th Apr 1918), Hammond Sidney. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. [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. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Some troops continued working as guards on convict road gangs. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. They came under the command of 2/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade from January 1915. Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, England. The 80th formed the 2nd Battalion in the 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, 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 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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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google He left a widow, Annie, and two children. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. (d.31st August 1916), Betts George. Also, he started off with the 7th battalion but when it was disbanded he moved around a bit before going in the the 2nd battalion South . It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). And so my investigation began. 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.". [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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 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. C Coy. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. 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. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. privacy policy, NRA 20951 Pte. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions Pte. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. It did not serve in Australia. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. 1/5th Btn. 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. 6th Btn. [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. The battalion returned to England in 1911. Pte (d.27th July 1944). He held the post until his death in 1848. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. (d.7th Jun 1917) During March 1945 it was re-trained as a parachute unit in India and remained there until partition. Battle of Britain . Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. 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. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. [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. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, line infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. Pte. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. Add a Name to this List Book in advance. [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 is also commemorated on two memorials locally. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. 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. 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 Benefits. [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. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. D Coy. Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the (original). During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. 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. In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. ARCHON code: 858. The battalions formed in 1881 were as follows:[3], The reserve battalions of the regiment were reorganised in 1908 by the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, with the two militia battalions becoming the 3rd (Reserve) and 4th (Extra Reserve) battalions of the Special Reserve. The two regiments were involved in a number of notable conflicts. They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment.