(d.14th Nov 1916), Thompson Joseph. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. [21], 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. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. (d.17th Feb 1917), Chambers Edwin. 8th Battalion (d.12th October 1917), Preece Joseph Edward. 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. The 11th Battalion was raised in 1940 and joined the 209th Infantry Brigade as a training battalion. In 1839 Major Thomas Bunbury led a detachment to Norfolk Island to serve as the garrison. VE Day. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. [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. Please note: all "Select" fields will be automatically searched but at least one field should be submitted in order to narrow and define your search to return more useful results. Privacy Policy and National Library of Australia The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. find out more story The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). The Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. He is also commemorated on two memorials locally. We can reunite you with your friends who served at South Staffordshire Regiment and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta. 1/5th Btn. 7th Btn. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. (d.6th Aug 1944) Rutter Richard Gordon. This infantry regiment was formed in 1959. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. 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. D Coy. Pte. Major Robert Cain and Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield, both of the South Staffordshire Regiment, were among five VC recipients of the Arnhem campaign to capture key bridges during the Second World . Cpl. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. please This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. [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. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . South Staffordshire Regiment, Pte. As well as recording the movements of the headquarters and detachments of the Regiment, the digest lists the ships which brought the Regiment to Australia in 1836-1837 and lists the officers serving on 16 July 1841. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. [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. It subsequentlyre-trainedto be landed by glider, before fighting in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. William Sharp 1st Btn. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. 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. Pte. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by The 4th, Militia battalion, was embodied in December 1899, and 650 men embarked in February 1900 for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. (original). 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. VJ Day. Baker Albert. Terms of Service apply. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. 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. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, with which you can track the progress of units throughout the course of the First World War, from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. [20] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. 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. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Cpl. L/Sgt. His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. 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). After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. 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. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. This volume appears to be a slightly updated copy of the first digest. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. [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 South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. For more information see: The Staffordshire Regiment Museum. 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. The 38th Foot becamethe new units 1st Battalion and the 80th the 2nd. The battalion returned to South Africa in 1913. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. 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. 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. privacy policy, NRA 20951 Pte. In 1802 it absorbed the Staffordshire Volunteers and from then on was called the 80th Regiment (Staffordshire Volunteers). [9], The 1st Battalion served in Singapore and Burma before being deployed to India in 1925 and to Sudan in 1927. (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. 33rd Btn. Enter your search criteria in the form below and then click or tap the 'Submit Search' button. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Arranged by date of enlistment. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. In 1885, the battalion travelled up the River Nile to Sudan in an unsuccessful attempt to lift the Siege of Khartoum. Details of WO 95/2687/1. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. In 1844 Sir Maurice O'Connell, who was commander of the Australian military forces, was appointed Colonel of the 80th Regiment. 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. [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. 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. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. Alcock Bertram Victor. 1st Battalion, in contrast, moved to Italy in November 1917. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small John Thomas Evans 1st Btn. Morgan Charles Wallace. John Parkes Somerfield 1st/5th Bn. Biographical material relating to members of the regiment and its predecessors; personal papers of Lt George Archer-Shee; ephemera relating to the regiment, including press cuttings, cards, menus and programmes; material relating to the time spent by the 80th in Australia and New Zealand (1838-1845), in India and the far east (19th-20th century), in South Africa (1877-1880), including material relating to the Zulu War (1879), in Ireland (1872-1923), time spent by the regiment in Sicily (1943-1944), and the 80th during the first World War; correspondence relating to the 80th Glider badge; material relating to the involvement of the 80th at Arnhem; material relating to battles, battle honours and regimental stations, to the OCA and Dinner Club, the uniform, the depot, to honours, awards and medals, and to the band. [12] They returned in August 1901, when they disembodied. 8th Btn. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. It arrived in Sydney in October 1836 and 25 further detachments followed as convict guards in the next two years. [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. 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. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th Sep 1915), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 30th March, 1916, records the following :- "For most conspicuous bravery. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. 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. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. Pte Bushnell Donald. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. Pte. 2nd Battalion (d.17th February 1917), Nicholls Joseph. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps. After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. Telephone: 01543 434 394. They were again embodied in May 1901, and the following month 500 men embarked for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. Baker retired in 1845 and was succeeded by Bunbury as commanding officer. 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. (d.22nd Aug 1915), Degg John Henry. He never saw the birth of his son, Enoch jr, born a month after his death. [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. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. Truin Albert Charles. 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. Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. WW2 Records. 6th Btn. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. Richard Northwood 6th Service Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.1st Jul 1916). The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. 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