Republished by the Naval & Military Press, this is the story of a regular battalion from mobilisation to the end of the Battle of the Aisne in September 1914. The regiment also raised 15 Territorial and New Army battalions during the conflict . Later his platoon had to be withdrawn to escape very heavy shell fire, but immediately the shelling lifted he made a second counter-attack and again recovered his positions. The Regiment was formed initially with two battalions, the 1st Battalion being created from the former 30th Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd from the former 59th. 1st Battalion was already in Britain on the outbreak of the First World War (1914-18). Landed at Boulogne 5 September 1915 but moved with Division to Salonika, arriving 5 November 1915. Moved to Mossborough and then into billets in Southport. He initially joined the East Lancashire Regiment but after being invalided home with septic poisoning he went back out with the Cheshire Regiment, whilst with the Cheshires he was injured by shrapnel and sent home, he then was transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. (d.9th October 1917), Taylor John. He told my Uncle that he lost his close friend when he was blown up beside him. They returned to England, landing at Southampton on the 30th of October 1914 and joined 24th Brigade in 8th Division at Hursley Park, Winchester. First World War. It continued in British Army service until 1958, when it was merged into The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers). Review Order Uniforms. A sad collection of just under 10,000 records in PIN 86. James Edmundson 21st Btn. 2nd Battalion was already in Britain on the outbreak of the First World War (1914-18). [5], The volunteer battalions were organised for home defence purposes, and their members were subject to regular drills and training. The battalion was awarded the battle honour "South Africa 19001902". When war broke out the 1st E Lancs, a regular battalion, was stationed in Colchester, part of the 11th Brigade, 4th Division. 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment in the Great War - The Wartime Four members of the regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry: Between the Wars the East Lancs served in many conflicts including Baluchistan, Afghanistan, Ireland, Turkey, Palestine and the North West Frontier of India. (in addition to other conflicts) 6th Btn. Just the memory of the day makes the hair on my neck stand. would have joined up. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 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. He was wounded in the left thigh and the bullet exited his lower left calf. Two of the regiments territorial battalions deployed to Gallipoli, where Second Lieutenant Alfred Smith of 1/5th Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). 22 February 1918 : disbanded in France. L/Cpl. From 1933 to 1939, 1st Battalion was stationed in England and Northern Ireland, although it was briefly posted to the Saar in December 1934 as part of the International Force overseeing its referendum on whether to re-join Germany. February 1916: Division moved to Mesopotamia. The badge of the East Lancs was the sphinx and "Egypt" above the rose, the whole enclosed within a laurel wreath topped by a crown. enlistments. It shows Private Albert Mitchell of the East Lancashire Regiment and was taken about 1900. Moved to billets in Carnarvon in February 1915. Sgt. Pte. Sgt 1st Btn. 26 men of the 2/Northants, of which 10 were wounded, returned to the British front. I am immensely proud of his sacrifice and to be associated with him. Pte. You signify acceptance of our use of cookies when you click the Accept button or by your continued use of the site. When the enemy first attacked, his three forward sections were driven back and he was wounded in the head. Follow the link for more information. Secondly, a number of wartime battalions were formed. (d.25th July 1916), Westcott Leonard George. Son of the late Charles William Horsfall, of Darlington, Polwatta, Colombo, and of Maria Henrietta Horsfall (nee Layard), of Florence, Kandy, Ceylon. 26th Jan 1943 On the Move 6th Apr 1944 Orders April 1944 Reliefs May 1944 On . 1921 Census of England & Wales - Half Price Sale now on! Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot and 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot with the militia and rifle volunteer units of eastern Lancashire. August 1914 : in Wijnberg, South Africa. In 1914 he was sent back to Southampton and travelled with the 2nd Battalion to the Western Front. 2nd Battalion moved from India to South Africa in 1911. Its title changed to The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) in 1921. Basil qualified in signalling and search light in the Ceylon Engineer Volunteers. The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry can trace its history back to 1755. The 2nd Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment was formed on the same day from the old 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot. The first Regimental Depot was in Burnley, but moved to Fulwood Barracks, Preston in 1898. This infantry unit was raised in 1755. They transferred to 158th Infantry Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division and saw action across North Western Europe from mid 1944 until the end of the Second World War. 1900s [21] The collar badge selected was the Red Rose of Lancaster to mark the regiment's county affiliation. The maps are disappointing in that while they show the areas of operations they lack tactical detail. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Pte. (d.27th Mar 1918), Valentine Ralph. The 2nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps, based at Blackburn: renamed to 1st Volunteer Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 [1] The 3rd Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps, based at Burnley: renamed to 2nd Volunteer Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in 1889 [1] This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 2nd Battalion, - Remembering The Dead Of World War 1. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. East Lancashire Regiment (d.19th Sep 1916), A Chaplain at Gallipoli: The Great War Diaries of Kenneth Best. Service records for all of the East Lancashire Regiment soldiers listed above, can be viewed in the WO 363 and WO 364 pension series at The National Archives in Kew, London. The Army Service Numbers database is a database of British Army regimental numbers. Formed at Blackburn and Burnley respectively in March 1915 as depot/training (third line) units. The support battalion of the 25th Brigade, the 2nd Lincolns, was ordered forward, to cross by the craters; they did so, despite losing many men on the way. 7th (Service) Battalion It was disbanded a second time, but re-formed to meet the Jacobite threat, defended Gibraltar again, and was present at Lord Ansons naval victory off Finisterre. According to Naval & Military Press which has re-published this divisional history in paperback and hardback, this history "gives a comprehensive account of the divisions exploits albeit with the occasional touch of heroics. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. Harry Pilkington 11th Btn. William Fairburn 1st Btn. 11th Btn. He was the only officer to die at the station that day along with two other ranks. Western Front 1915 1918. We are both in our early seventies and feel we wish we could have sorted out this information when our mum was alive and taken her to France to the cemetery. Soldiers of the 5th Battalion in Camp, 1913 Soldiers of the 5th Battalion in Camp (pre-1914?). Alfred Kemsley 7th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (d.11th July 1916) Alfred Kemsley joined the East Lancashire Regiment at the beginning of the war. 5.30am: British bombardment intensifies, field guns switch to HE and also fire at breastworks. From Gallipoli it returned to Egypt and spent the rest of 1916 with the Canal Defences and in the Sinai Peninsula fighting the Turks. 3.00am 10 May: the last few Kensingtons also returned from their position; all British troops were now out of the German lines. Everyone was fond of him, as he never shirked anything, but gave all he had to give unselfishly and happily for us all, cheerful always in spite of adversity. The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army. There is, however, a good trench map of the divisional sector on Gallipoli. Second-Lieutenant Coar was laid to rest at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium, a simple wooden cross marked his grave. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. W. L. Archer, chaplain at the 3rd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station which was based at Remy, he told her; He was brought to us about 5-30pm, very severely wounded in the leg and arm, and in a very exhausted condition, so that at once it was seen that there was little hope. 8th Btn. The 2nd Battalion spent most of the first 30 years of its existence overseas, while the 3rd Battalion was embodied specifically for service in the Second Boer War. 1881: The Regiments now become the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The East Lancashire Regiment. Pte. This account of the battalions experiences in just three weeks includes the Battle of Le Cateau, the retreat to the Marne, the Battle of the Marne and the Aisne crossing. Son of George Joseph & Edith Alldridge of 9, Wood Street, Earlestown, Lancashire, UK. My Great Uncle Cpl Walter Shorrock served in the 1/4 East Lancashire Regiment during WW1 and served in the Gallipoli campaign - the Helles bridgehead - Battle of Romani - Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendeele) including Sans Souci - Nieuport - Givenchy on the La Bassee Canal. They joined 84th Brigade, 28th Division, at Winchester and proceeded to France, embarking at Southampton and landing at Le Havre . Search 1921 Census EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Aubin A C Captain : Photo Bould A S V Cpl 30430 : Short Record Of Service Capper T Major General Sir KCMG CB DSO : Photo Chalkley P Pte : Short Record Of Service D'Esterre P O E Captain : Photo Elliot W H Pte : Photo Harrison J Coy Sergt Maj : Photo British Army regiments. Redesignation of 8th Garrison Guard Battalion July 1918. 16 August 1918 : transferred to 118th Brigade in 39th Division on Lines of Communication work. East Lancashire Regiment (d.27th August 1916), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 28th March, 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. Simply enter your email address below to start receiving our monthly email newsletter. The wounded Non-Commissioned Officer requested Private Young to get under cover, but he refused, and was almost immediately very seriously wounded by having both jaws shattered. via the Ancestry website. The Regiment suffered a total of 7,000 casualties. 18 October 1915 : moved with the Brigade to 23rd Division. Nevertheless, he immediately organised the remainder of his men and made a counter-attack, which recovered his original positions. This infantry unit was raised in 1793. Pte. I am interested in finding out more about the 1Batt East Lancashire Regiment, during the second Boer War. Lieutenant Baker and 2nd. August 1914 : in Blackburn. Otherwise my contact details can be found at www.fourteeneighteen.co.uk. It then fought in Norway for 14 days in the spring of 1940 alongside the regiment's territorial Hallamshire Battalion. 1/5th Battalion Evacuation of the division began at the end of December 1915 and the last men were taken off on 9th January 1916. Herbert. The wound was Class 1x1. East Lancashire Regiment (d.23rd August 1916), Pte. The battalion moved to India in January the following year, from where it went on to fight in Burma. On seeing that his Serjeant had been wounded he left his trench to attend to him under very heavy fire. 8th Btn. Ann Whittome. 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, King's Regiment (Liverpool and Manchester), Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border), 103rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers), The South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers), The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers), "4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment", "5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment", "The East Lancashire Regiment in 1914 1918", "British Light Infantry Regiments & National Service", "A Short History of The Queen's Lancashire Regiment", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=East_Lancashire_Regiment&oldid=1156220501, in South Africa at outbreak of war, Western Front November 1914 1918, Embodied at Preston August 1914, served in home stations at Plymouth and Marske by the Sea, Redesignation of 4th (TF) Battalion on formation of duplicate 2/4th in September 1914, Egypt September 1914, Gallipoli 1915, Egypt 1916, Western Front 1917 - 1918. (d.25th Mar 1918), Nutton William. German prisoners, making their way to the British lines, were mistaken for a counterattack and there was a great deal of confusion. 11th Btn. A block was established and a refused(?) No personal details are collected. [19], When the two regiments of foot merged in 1881, new badges were designed that would endure for the rest of the regiment's existence, subject to changes in the style of crown, and which would be worn on the later service dress and battle dress uniforms. 2nd Battalion remained in India until partition in 1947, returning to Britain and merging with 1st Battalion the following year. A few minutes later the end came very peacefully and quickly with no warning. Pte. completely separate regimental number sequences. Division rendered valuable assistance and 71064 Private Womersley, 'B' Company, 34th. A. Wilson (Wounded), 305454 Private J. W. Wilson (Wounded). and later to the 2nd Btn. Two platoons of 'C' Company were despatched along the trench from left to right but, having no bench, were not able to dislodge the enemy, as it was impossible to get out of the trench owing to incessant machine gun fire. 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment - Anglo Boer War August 1914 : in Preston. Captain Marcus Ervine Andrews (top deck) wins the VC defending the Perimeter, (For a detailed summary of the full part played by the Regiment in World War II, click HERE). 1.30pm: A renewed attack with 2nd Queens of 22nd Brigade in support, did not take place as the troops were heavily shelled in the assembly areas and many casualties were suffered even before the original support lines had been reached. Moved to Salisbury Plain in September 1915. The South Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 as a result of the Cardwell reforms of the British Army. During the campaign it suffered 8,547 casualties - 395 officers and 8152 other ranks; two VCs were awarded. November 1914 : moved to Southport and came under command of 198th Brigade in (2nd East Lancashire) Division. Age 41. 30th (Home Defence) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. 1st Batallion (d.13th April 1917), Cockerline George Frederick. 26 May 1915 : formation became 126th Brigade, 42nd (East Lancashire) Division. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. The battalion then remained in Britain until June 1944, when it landed in Normandy. 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the Second World War 1939 East Lancashire Regiment (d.9th June 1917), Pte. April 1918 : reduced to cadre strength. Captain Clough was wounded through the face and 2nd. After the Waterloo campaign, in which it fought at Quatre Bras and Waterloo itself, the 30th was reduced to one battalion again and saw service in the Mahratta war in India. 2nd Battalion August 1914 : in Wijnberg, South Africa. It went on to serve in many British Army campaigns until 1958, when it was merged into The Kings Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool). This is an index compiled from papers at The National Archives. It is the greatest joy to me to think of that, and of the fact that just before the fight he and many others came to Holy Communion, which was celebrated in the corner of a field. but be quick! Home Service. There is no memorial to the attack at Aubers Ridge. Moved to Codford and was in billets in Bournemouth in November 1914. German bayonets can be seen behind their parapet. . This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. Lt. A. M. Whitehead (Wounded at Duty), 300189 Sergeant J. W. Booth (Wounded), 266723 Sergeant G. W. Burrows (Killed in Action), 266083 Sergeant H. Smith (Killed in Action), 265298 Sergeant A. Stott (Killed in Action), 265924 Lance Sergeant H. Lowcock (Missing), 268049 Lance Sergeant L. Swallow (Wounded), 267558 Corporal J. Goldsborough (Wounded), 265092 Corporal H. Leach (Wounded), 242534 Corporal W. Nicholson (Missing), 265195 Corporal H. Swinden (Wounded), 267793 Corporal H. H. Whitehead (Wounded), 8673 Lance Corporal C. Bailey (Wounded), 265502 Lance Corporal D. Bamforth (Wounded), 24878 Lance Corporal G. Falconer (Wounded), 268276 Lance Corporal L. Hartley (Wounded), 268475 Lance Corporal W. Keeley (Wounded), 24408 Lance Corporal F. Metcalfe (Killed in Action), 267495 Lance Corporal E. Sayer (Killed in Action), 14911 Lance Corporal H. Whittaker (Missing), 16695 Private J. Adamthwaite (Killed in Action), 26487 Private G. F. Alfred (Missing), 18896 Private J. My Great-Grandfather Private Peter Cressey served with 'A' Company 2nd Battalion in India until his discharge in 1912. 2 Territorial and Volunteer battalions, The 1st Battalion was formed from the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot (raised in 1702) and the 2nd Battalion from the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot (raised 1755) and the regiment was renamed the East Lancashire Regiment in July 1881. From there, it joined Force 121, the British and Commonwealth formation sent to invade French Vichy-held Madagascar in May 1942. He was oft quoted and appeared in a number of TV 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the Second World War 1939 Everything possible was done to revive him, but there was little effect. Sailed from Avonmouth on 16 June 1915 and landed on Gallipoli 7 July 1915. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment - 1st & 2nd Battal East Surrey Regiment - 1st & 2nd Battalions, King's Royal Rifle Corps - Regular Battalions, Durham Light Infantry - 1st & 2nd Battalions, The East Lancashire Regiment - 1st & 2nd Battalions, Royal Dublin Fusiliers - 1st & 2nd Battalions, The Royal Sussex Regiment - service battalions, The 13th Royal Sussex Regiment (3rd South Down). On 4th August 1914 Britain declared war on Germany to fulfil treaty obligations to Belgium, to preserve her own security and to preserve the balance of power in Europe. The East Lancashire Regiment | National Army Museum Disbanded July 1918. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 7th Btn. Charles Burrell 1/5th Btn. 13th Btn (d.5th Nov 1918), Lawrenson John. Pte. These became the new unit's 1st and 2nd Battalions respectively. Private, 20652. The Regiment was formed initially with two battalions, the 1st Battalion being created from the former 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot, and the 2nd from the former . In 1970 the Lancashire Regiment was in turn amalgamated with the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) to form the Queen's Lancashire Regiment. 31 July 1918 : disbanded in France. (d.10th Jun 1917) Bell Samuel Edward. Moved to Southport in October 1916, Ripon in January 1917, Whitby in July 1917 and finally Scarborough in April 1918. (d.19th Nov 1916) Benbow John Henry. In WW2 he lived in Coventry and the Luftwaffe bombed his house. 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On hearing that out of the remaining three officers of his company two were killed and one wounded, he refused to go to the dressing room, although his wound was severe. These women were all widowed during the First World War. View history The 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment was an infantry battalion of the British Army created in 1881 by the redesignation of the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot in 1881. However, with the present 100 years anniversary and technology we have been able to find out the relevant details and are now able to visit next year - and this will also be for mum!! The history of 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division. THE LOYAL REGIMENT | Lancashire Infantry Museum In 1958, the regiment was amalgamated with The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers) to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Waless Volunteers). Brig.Gen Lowry Cole, CO 25th Brigade, was mortally wounded when standing on the British parapet in an attempt to restore order. (The Secretary of State for War, Kitchener, had also just ordered a considerable portion of existing stocks to be sent to the Dardanelles); for example there were only some 3,000 18-lbr rounds left, and some of that was way behind the firing positions. (d.25th Feb 1917), Healey William. 2/4th Btn. Salonika November 1915 1918. The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) was formed in July 1881. 7th Pte. 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment - Wikipedia Record same as 1/5th Bn. Machine Gun Battalion, behaved particularly well and, although wounded severely in the arm, remained at his gun and tried to continue firing. 42ND (EAST LANCASHIRE) DIVISION 1914 - 1918. Lieutenant Shaw was killed in attempting to turn out the Bosche. Part of Lancashire Fusiliers Brigade, East Lancashire Division. 2nd Btn. [9] I like to think that God needs lads like your son to teach others, who in this life have not had the chances he had of learning this exceeding love. 1 September 1916 : converted into 75th Training Reserve Battalion of 17th Reserve Brigade. Four members of the Regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross. L/Cpl. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Prince of Waless Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment). 1st Line Territorial battalion. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? This has been compiled from original sources, principally WO 363, WO 364, WO 96, WO 97 and WO 372 at the National Archives in London. James Willie Pendlebury, DSO, MC, 19561958: Maj-Gen. William Harold Lambert, CB, CBE, This page was last edited on 21 May 2023, at 20:04. Thank you. The date for admission of ailment was 4th July 1916 and he was transferred for a sick convoy on 4th July 1916 on the good ship Panama. Two guns of 104th Battery, XXII Brigade RFA had been brought up into the 24th Brigade front and they now opened fire at point blank range against the enemy breastworks; they blow several gaps, although one of the guns is inaccurate due to the unstable ground on which it is located. . Officers and men transferred to 11th Bn. Moved on mobilisation to Chesham Fold Camp (Bury) but sailed on 10 September 1914 from Southampton for Egypt. King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) - Wikipedia Albert E. Grimley 1st Btn. I interviewed Charles Quinnell at The Royal Hospital, Chelsea on the 25th Moved to Witley (Surrey) in early 1916. 2nd Btn. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 1,350 recorded WW1 deaths for the 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, During morning and early afternoon, 2nd. Major Beauchamp Magrath, 8th East Lancashires, in a flooded trench, 1915. Instead of just having a picture and a grave, it really feels like my great uncle George's war service has come to life. 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the Great War - The Wartime Sunday 05-11-1916. The C. O. rallied the men and went forward at the head of the attacking party.
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