On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. 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. He never saw the birth of his son, Enoch jr, born a month after his death. privacy policy, NRA 20951 We add around 200,000 new records each month. National Library of Australia By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. Filmed at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Lichfield, as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project, 1971 (AJCP Reel: M815). 8th Btn. Pte. [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. 2,168 of the 200,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. View this object [15] It was evacuated from Gallipoli in December 1915 and moved to Egypt before landing in France in July 1916 for service on the Western Front. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. Details of World War II campaigns are inscribed on the lower part of the dado. Not being tight, but still getting back on my feet after being made redundant some 12 months prior, I was reluctant to pay the fees, although they were reasonable. Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. [30], The Staffordshire Regiment Museum is based at Whittington Barracks near Lichfield. 33rd Btn. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. IWM (BU 1091). Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. 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. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. Morgan Charles Wallace. [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. South Staffordshire Regiment, Pte. NT) This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. 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. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material. Our If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. (d.6th Aug 1944), Rogers Clifford James. Baker Albert. The regiment was formed in 1881 by merging the38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Footand the80th Regiment of Foot(Staffordshire Volunteers). (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. The Staffordshire Regiment's cap-badge Display of weapons by a Second World War reenactor during an open day The Smart Street Shelter, a replica Second World War air-raid shelter Public tour of the Coltman Trench A First World War schools lesson Staffordshire Regiment Museum - Exterior Other activities [ edit] They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. Bleary-eyed and exhausted after a 14-hour forced march, they . In 1954, the battalion was posted to the Suez Canal zone, before being speedily dispatched to Cyprus where hostilities had broken out between the two communities on the island. Pte. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. (d.18th July 1943), Paddock Edward Phillip. After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. L/Cpl. /ENAMEL) (PENDE. Let us. 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 Major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. On 23rd December he was ordered to Egypt where he spent just a few days before being ordered to return to France. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. In 1839 Major Thomas Bunbury led a detachment to Norfolk Island to serve as the garrison. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 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. 12th Battalion (d.27th April 1918), Battisson Joseph. Fowler (Melbourne) to Commanding officer, North Staffordshire Regiment, 24 July 1853: sends an old letter discovered in a creek at Warrandyte, Victoria. 14th (Service) Btn. 7th Btn. Hitler's Black Book. I have my Grandfathers service history and there are various postings I do not understand; RPPRF, Y list, Xii list,V list, XI list, RXOLA, 5ID. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 77 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. He left a widow, Annie, and two children. The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. William Sharp 1st Btn. As I looked at the photo, under a magnifying glass, I recognised the cap badge to be a Staffordshire knot. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions [9], The 2nd Battalion (the former 80th) was stationed in British India in 1881, soon moving to Tralee in Ireland, where it was involved in actions against Irish nationalists. [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 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. 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. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. 1st Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. In May 1836 a detachment of the Regiment, led by Major Narborough Baker, left Gravesend as the guard on the convict ship Lady Kennaway. View Catalogue Record. 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. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. 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 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 49 & 94), 2nd Btn. The detachment returned to Sydney in 1844. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. [13] It then moved to India in 1932. Pte (d.27th July 1944). In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. (d.24th June 1916 ), Bussy Julian. During the Second World War (1939-45), 2ndBattalion initially served in India but returned to Britain in July 1940. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x UK Army:"SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT MESS DRESS BUTTONS" (Small, 15mm, WW1 Era) at the best online prices at eBay! [29] The new 1st Battalion (38th/80th) travelled to Hong Kong in the following year, and thence to Northern Ireland two years later. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War -, 3rd West African Brigade and 14th Brigade, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment entering Oosterbeek along the Utrechtsweg on their way towards Arnhem, 18th of September 1944. L/Cpl. 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. (d.12th Apr 1918), Hammond Sidney. Hi, can anyone help me. Add a Name to this List In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. Open: Tu-F 10-4 by arrangement. Map of the route taken by 7th South Staffords, Andrews Wilfred Arthur. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Pte. He arrived in France, after being based in Wolverhampton, then Luton, Bishops Stortford, in April 1915. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. There are other columns for religion and physical description, but they were seldom used until about 1855. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). 2nd Btn. After three days Bullecourt was taken with the loss of two Officers & 37 men killed. This infantry regiment was raised in 1824. No returns accepted. 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. George W. Green 2nd Btn. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. 1st/5th Btn. 7th Btn. . The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 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. Privacy Policy and (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). George Frederick Homer 9th Btn. (d.10th Feb 1918) Aston Walter. The British airborne forces, during the Second World War, consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the airlanding battalions, and from 1944 the Special Air Service Troops. [9] They crossed the St Quentin Canal to break through the strongest sector of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in September 1918. The digest appears to have been first written in about 1881, with additions bringing it up to 1897. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Want to find out more about your relative's service? [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. Pte. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. 7th Btn. In August 1844 the Regiment left Australia and sailed to India. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. 8th (Service) Btn. The troops were deployed widely, with detachments sent at various times to the Illawarra, Berrima, Wingello, Newcastle, Liverpool, Port Phillip, Bathurst, Cox's River, Emu Plains, Moreton Bay, Portland Bay and Port Macquarie. Entry 428, p167. 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. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, About our John Parkes Somerfield 1st/5th Bn. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th Jun 1917), Pte. John Varley Cowlishaw 8th Btn. This infantry unit was raised in 1756. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. (copy), Letter from Military Secretary (London) to Lieutenant General Monteith (Indian Army), 31 May 1859: Commander-in-Chief has appointed Stafford Vardon as an ensign by purchase in 98th Foot. 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. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234). He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! 1/5th Btn. 7th Btn. If R C Cross stayed with South Staffordshire Regiment, this map shows where they would have fought. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. The soldiers built the first stone barracks at Auckland. Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. Such a life influencing legacy. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. 12th Btn. Email: [email protected]. 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