But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. Discover more aboutThe South Staffordshire Regiment by visiting The Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield. 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. Pte. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. Description: 1/6 Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the archive update form to add or update the details in Discovery. WW2 Records. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 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. [1] Their formation followed the success of the German airborne operations, during the Battle of France. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . A Coy. 1/5th Btn. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. [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. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. (d.12th Apr 1918), Hammond Sidney. View Catalogue Record. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 8th (Service) Btn. [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. [29], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. York & Lancaster Regiment (Columns 84 & 65), 7th Btn Leicestershire Regiment (Columns 47 & 74), 3rd Btn. 2nd Btn. Pte. Our Pte. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.26th June 1916), Cpl. Dates used in this finding aid refer to the date range of the records selected for filming rather than to the date range of the Series or Files. Reference: W.L. [20] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. 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. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. 8th Battalion (d.23rd April 1917), Heath Arthur. Pte. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.25th March 1918), Pte. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. Signals (d.1st July 1916), Talbot William Henry. 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Sir George Samuel Young, KCB, 19351946: Maj-Gen. Percy Ryan Conway Commings, CB, CMG, DSO, 19461954: Maj-Gen. Sir Guy de Courcy Glover, KBE, CB, DSO, MC. Sgt. Major Paddock Edward Phillip. Enoch Shepherd MM. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). Pte. Pte. Allin Cyril Gordon. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. 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. (d.29th Sep 1916), Shepherd George T.. L/Cpl. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. It returned to England in 1883. 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. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. Soldiers of the South Staffordshire Regiment at the front, 1915, South Staffordshire Regiment on riot duty in Nicosia, 1956. Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 1, 1793 - 1897, Digest of the 80th Regiment: Volume 2, 1793 - 1899, Nominal and descriptive roll of the 80th Regiment, 1804 - 1881, Miscellaneous, 24 July 1853 - 31 May 1859, Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. Pte. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. This information will help us make improvements to the website. They came under the command of 2/1st North Midland Mounted Brigade from January 1915. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members!
(d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Please note we currently have a massive 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. The Company charged along the narrow towpath, headed by Captain Kilby, who, though wounded at the outset, continued to lead his men right up to the enemy wire under a devastating machine gun fire and a shower of bombs. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. 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 Original microfilm digitised as part of the NLA AJCP Online Delivery Project, 2017-2020. Its service in Australia and New Zealand in 1836-1844 is dealt with on pages 27-41. Visit website. [23], 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 Gt.Yarmouth and Caister In late 1942, transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into the 103rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery and trained in Scotland. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. Pte (d.27th July 1944). [26], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. [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. 7th Btn. Let us. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award available to the armed forces for gallantry in action with the enemy. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. Pte. [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. The headquarters of the regiment were initially at Windsor and in 1841 they were moved to Parramatta.