His name was Henry Albert Ellner and he enlisted into B Coy of the wiltshire Regiment on 30 December 1898, Regimental number 5202. Item specifics Business seller information The Clark Agency Ltd Lynne Clark 39 Empress Avenue Chingford London E4 8SR United Kingdom Show contact information Company registration number: 03602700 Terms and conditions of the sale Returns policy Take a look at our Returning an item help page for more details. His Army Number is 12398, and he enlisted about 28 November 1914, and he was assigned to the 13th Bn.If you can help me with and other information, I would be much obliged.Terry Whittaker, Hello Terry, this man does have surviving papers. During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! However I have his service numbers and am surprised to find he served in Royal Welsh Fusiliers - he came from West Yorks! Any advice on how I can gather information. Can I find his 'wounded records' online? By quoting the PRO Reference number you will be able to gain access to the document and make copies as required. Graeme, it was not unknown for men to join county regiments which were miles away from what might be considered their local regiment - particularly with later enlistments - and so I wouldn't rule this man out. By 1966 he was granted a commission as Lieutenant (Quartermaster). I have his WW1 medals and can find his medal card (WO 372/7/36548) however i can find no other details of his service. I note my Great Grandfather #1332 joined Feb 3, 1885 is not listed and also my Grandfather 10491 who joined in 1912 is not listed. After basic training he was posted to the 11 th (Lonsdale) Battalion, the Border Regiment, then serving in France and Flanders in July 1917 (his regimental number changed to 28860). Husband of Margaret (King) married 1913 and father to Evelyn born 1914. His research has enabled me to Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham. You need top contact the MoD. However, he appears to have transferred to section D Army Reserve which would have given him four more years on the Reserve. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. Rachel, thanks for commenting. As part of 214 Brigade they were the first British troops to fight on German soil. Many soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment have been awarded this medal since its introduction. Listed as Serjeantextract from date of death 31-08-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=31%2F08%2F1916 under first Thiepval Memorial listing (245 fallen) -SR/3564 Serjeant THOMAS RAMPTON "B" Coy. I don't think there's any mystery here, Andy. if you have a medal named with a number and regiment that do not match as per the list below.) The veterans relive their experiences and lucky escapes as they recall the years they fought across Europe. The only information I have on him (James Law) is that he may have joined up at the Hulme Barracks (near his home). I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. http://grandeguerre.icrc.org/, Thanks Paul, didn't know that site existed, some great information, Good afternoon Paul, I am researching my great granddad war history.I was told the following:First name(s) SelwynLast name RatledgeService number 316754, 651957Rank PrivateCorps Northumberland Fusiliers, Labour CorpsService record Soldier Number: 316754, Rank: Private, Corps: Northumberland FusiliersService record 2 Soldier Number: 651957, Rank: Private, Corps: Labour CorpsWhat I would like to know what battalion was he with when in service please, Paul316754 looks like a TF number to me: 21st Provisional Battalion, later 35th Battalion. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. I'm not sure how soon after they married, they ended up in Hamilton Barracks in Edinborough as their daughter (my great grandmother's birth certificate states her name Margaret Ann Killen b Nov 29/1888 at Hamilton signed William G.T. Visit the RESEARCH tab on this blog. Thanks James Carey, Hello Paul,I am researching a friend's great grandfather Percy Wesley born 1899.Private 51633 Bedfordshire Regiment TR/9/4445 Training Reserve Battalion, 41131 Northants Regiment 59528 Suffolk Regiment and 611899 Royal Engineers.he would only have been old enough to have fought towards the end of the war-can you tell me if it is possible to find out where he served ?He survived the war and died in 1971.I would be grateful for any further info.thanks in advance Sandra, Hello Paul,I am trying to find out in which company of the 8th Bn East Surrey Company Serjeant Major Ernest Cheney Laughton (#4910) was active on july 1st 1916.He was KIA on this date during the famous football attack on the Somme.Born Stoke Prior, Worchestershire 16th april 1886.I appreciate your reply.Thanks.Pieter Meere, The Netherlands. Eventually he joined the 8th Hussars as a farrier No 314829 his residence at the time of his marriage was Cavalry Barracks, Fulford road, York this was on 27 February 1926, he was 31 years old. I have no details other than a photo of him with two other soldiers. 52549.Your help will be greatly appreciated.Dave. After considering various factors, explained in his very informative preface, the author decided to present this history as one general story in which the number of the battalion concerned is printed in the margin of the pages dealing with its deeds. Born 1875 B,ham. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. I have records of both his King & Queens medals from the Second Boer War. He would have served with the 1st Battalion CR in South Africa, but was subsequently posted to the 2nd Battalion as indicated on the KSA roll). Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Would it not have been superceded later? His wife was Johanna Blanch.I know his wife and children were born in Waterford, Ireland and this is where he married. I found it interesting that my great grandmother was listed only on the 1911 census as a "boarder" and listed as Roman Catholic while the rest of the family was Presbyterian. Please drop me a line to paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk and we can take it from there. A few emails and following a very reasonable fee , Paul provided us with documents and a lovely very sensitive report about my great uncle Leslie Pope who served in the oxford and bucks infantry in 1918 . He rose through the ranks and became Lieut.-Col. in 1979. The 1920 -1942 series below can be most useful for identifying previous service with another unit, since a number block was allocated for each Regiment / Corps. Could you possibly help me with the research of my great grand father. Raymond, please email me the photo and I'll take a look: paulcanixon@yahoo.co.uk, Hi, i'm sorry but on the research page I cannot see how to contact you by email, could you please tell me where the email link is?Thank YouPaul Wilson. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. Special Reserve and Territorial Force battalions operated All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. Number 1457 I believe. 5 Division 95 Infantry Brigade Gloucestershire Regiment 12th (Service) (Bristol) Battalion, Brigade Machine Gun Company and Brigade . Ive found the service record for one of the other two, Private George William Port (it is listed as Pte G. Part), and in his service record it has him being reported as dangerously ill from Malaria on 24th September, 1917, so Id assume J. The only thing we know is he left as a Lance corporal.Lance corporal Frederick lascelles brown. Please ping me at paulcanixon@gmail.com, Dave. I have found the Red Cross listing but this only shows Winchester.kind regardsColin. He returned to active service after that. full report costs from 50. I am working on a family tree in ancestry.com and will put everything in there to be shared.Sue Stone (nee Hunter). Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. Service records for all of the sample numbers and dates below survive in the series, at the National Archives (and also online at. The medal index card and medal rolls will tell you something about his service but that's probably pretty much all you'll get.Paul, HiMy great uncle died of wounds in 1918. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. any more info is appreciated, especially a photo since we cant find one, hi Paul, I am looking for information on two Sherwood Foresters from world war 2. the first is Thomas Bell the second is Robert (Bob)Perry 4618520. Many thanks Karen, Karen, not as far as I know, although there will be a medal card, medal rolls, soldiers' effects entry, Soldiers Died in The Great War entry, census returns etc that will all help you piece together more information, plus information on CWGC etc. I have his metal wound stripe, medals and photos he took after the war in Ypres, Kemmel etc. Do you think there will be anything you can find out about reason for this and dates/battles he served etc? I also have a copy of his death certificate from India.I wonder if there are attestation or service records pertaining to this Private that have survived or have I seen all that is possible. and that his number was 4134. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. 13th Bn. Is there any way i could find more information I have been trying to find him for 20years and would love to know where he died if possible he joined on the 6th December 1892 thank you BettyL, BettyLThe record doesn't tell you a great deal other than that he was with M Coy of the 4th Bn, Worcestershire Regt. He was born in Birmingham Midlands. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Re Alexander HunterCareer soldier, joined the BW in 1904, probably a reservist by 1914. He wrote a short diary of his time in South Africa which gives details of where he went and what the Battalion was involved in during 1900. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality Reproduction at the best online prices at eBay! Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. I found Paul online and after reading others comments about how professional and thorough he is in his methodical approach to research . Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. Sunday, 31st October 1914 was a fine sunny day. 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. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. I've previously secured a copy of what I believe my grandfather's discharge papers. We now have the information we were seeking and also have the location of his resting place in Aire and plan to visit next year on what will be his and the nations centenary. 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. Many thanks for your help Paul, it's much appreciated. When available photos, family and other details may be included. Hi PaulHow would I find out which company of he 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment my ancestor was in? Objective was achieved but Lieut. My question is would have they allowed him to join up in 1891 aged 16. It would also be worth checking with the Black Watch archive in Perth to see if they have enlistment books or any other details about this man. CraigRecords for the Volunteer Force do not survive as a complete collection although you do find some papers scattered within WO 363 / WO 364 and WO 97. I am trying to find photos of him and his battalion? etc. I know he died at battle of loos 25th Sept 1915, I also have his medal record, but that's it. He discharged, my dad thinks, in 1945. I am looking for information regarding my Grand Father Andrew J Farrington Service number 9666 who served in the RDF or the Connaught Rangers during WWIIs there a data base or data that you can point me to Thank you. Hi Paul,I recently came across some information on my great grandfather, David Walker. Doesn't even have to be a relative. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. Do you have any suggestions that may help me get a bit more info. . The Worcestershire Regiment This infantry unit was raised during the Army reforms of 1881. How old was he in 1911? The 29th was formed in 1694 by Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards in London. Justin, re your message of 10th Feb, my apologirs for the delay. to determine parameters for when your own Worcestershire Regimentancestor Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. Julia, I'm confused as to how he can be stated to be in France on his marriage certificate (unless he married in France). Regiment pension and service records. Nikki, this man has some surviving papers which you can access from here: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=a*+n*+wallace+east+kentNote that these are on Findmypast and so you will need to pay Findmypast to actually view these.