(d.12th May 1916), Jones Robert Langford. THE QUEEN'S LANCASHIRE REGIMENT MEMORIAL The Regiment was formed by the amalgamation of The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) and The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) at Connaught Barracks in Dover. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 254107 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit without contacting us first. D Coy 6th Btn. For him I know we need not grieve, since we Christians do know that what seems to us to be death is in reality but the beginning of a fuller and freer life beyond the grave. Pte. 2nd Bn (d.2nd April 1918), Kemp James B.. Pte. East Lancashire Regiment. Son of the late Charles William Horsfall, of Darlington, Polwatta, Colombo, and of Maria Henrietta Horsfall (nee Layard), of Florence, Kandy, Ceylon. shells, shrapnel, machine-gun and rifle fire was such that ⦠(d.27th Mar 1918), Valentine Ralph. Our battalion made an attack on the morning of June 28th, and your boy was wounded early in the fight.
- East Lancashire Regiment during the Great War -. B Coy. Similar records to Corporal J Dowling East Lancashire Regiment. (d.9th Apr 1916), Hartley Ernest. Age. William Horsfield 1/5th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment (d.10th Oct 1915), Pte. (d.16th November 1916), Lawrence George Edward. In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the South Lancashire Regiment to form the Lancashire Regiment ⦠William Gaskell 1st Btn. An extract from The London Gazette, dated 22nd May, 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. 2/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 2/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 3/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 3/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 11th (Accrington) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, Adams Bertie James. William Fairburn 1st Btn. 11th Btn. He was one of the best, brightest, most splendid lads it has been my fortune to meet, and I personally feel that in losing him I have lost one of my greatest friends out here. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? Fred Brown 9th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment (d.28th June 1918), "Dear Mrs Pilkington, I am more sad than I can say to hear the news that has just reached me, that your son, Pte. Herbert Adams MM & Bar. Basil qualified in signalling and search light in the Ceylon Engineer Volunteers. He was the son of James & Susannah Burrell, of Burnley, husband of Florence of 4 Grosvenor Street, Stoneyholme, Burnley. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. (d.25th Aug 1914), Byott William John. The chance of finding a service record varies greatly from regiment-to-regiment; sadly, surviving records for men who served with the East Lancashires are few and far between. One news report for ⦠Royal Welsh Fusiliers (d.21st Aug 1918). Youâll find records of that service in this collection. The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 30th Regiment of Foot and 59th Regiment of Foot with the militia and rifle volunteer units of eastern Lancashire. Lancashire Militia, 1759 to 1870 (Lancaster, 1874). var switchTo5x=false;stLight.options({publisher:'fc03f239-3fa4-46a7-8533-9662428c321a'}); Please note we currently have a 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. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Died Monday 28 August 1916. Returned to England, landing at Southampton 30 October 1914. More East Lancashire Regiment records. Pte. "The result of the H.E. L/Cpl. 10th Btn. Christmas Gift Subscription now available. East Lancashire Regiment (d.26th July 1915), Pte. Nevertheless, he immediately organised the remainder of his men and made a counter-attack, which recovered his original positions. The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Walesâs Volunteers) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. 1st Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment: 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot: 2nd Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment : Earliest recognised formation: 30th: 1689, when raised as Viscount Castleton's Regiment: 59th: 1755, when raised as the 61st Regiment of Foot, renumbered the 59th in 1756. 8th Btn. 1st Battalion. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. East Lancashire Regiment (d.9th May 1917), CSM. Killed in Action France and Flanders. CSM. 8th Btn. Pte. Royal Tank Regiment, V Stancliffe 1st Regiment Northamptonshire Yeomanry. Pte. With my earnest prayers and sympathy, believe me, yours sincerely, Dennis Sudall, Army Chaplain. Regiment East Lancashire Regiment; Country of service United Kingdom; Date of death 02 November 1914 View record; CLARKE Private 30054: WILLIAM 09 October 1917 Age 40 TYNE COT CEMETERY XVI. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. When the enemy first attacked, his three forward sections were driven back and he was wounded in the head. He joined the East Lancashire Regiment in May 1900, from the 3rd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment (3rd West York Militia), then embodied and in ⦠7th Btn. G750 East Lancashire Regiment pals, Lahane Studio, Walton Rd, Liverpool. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Harry Grundy 6th Btn. - East Lancashire Regiment during the Second World War -. Mother's maiden name was Foley. We found him lying in a trench, and did all that we possibly could for him, getting him to the doctor, and we all hoped he would recover. 27th Oct 2020 - Please note we currently have a large 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 then went unaided to the dressing station where it was discovered that he had also been wounded by a rifle bullet in the chest. James enlisted in June 1916, prior to this he had been working as a weaver at Thornton and Co's. 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.The first Regimental Depot was in Burnley, but moved to Fulwood Barracks, Preston in 1898. Michael Boyle 2nd/5th Btn. He was the fourth son of L T Baines of Bawtry, Yorkshire, was born July 1877, and educated at Cheltenham. 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Samuel Thomas Buckley 8th Btn. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Before the attack on Mohnyin a church service is in progress and is attended by white soldiers of the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment; many of the men are shirtless. 1881.07.01 The East Lancashire Regiment organised as the county regiment of East Lancashire , encompassing its Militia and Volunteer infantry [see below] and uniting two regular battalions: 1st Battalion, redesignation of 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion, redesignation of 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot Sgt 1st Btn. 8th Btn. It became Lancashire's only Infantry Regiment and had held the record of having the most Battle Honours of any Regiment in the British Army, two of these ⦠Ref: 0084-000-540-000. 18. Search thousands of identified photos, obituaries and service records of First World War officers, soldiers, sailors, nurses, airmen and civilian workers. Date of Death. 1st Batallion (d.13th April 1917), Cockerline George Frederick. 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,
(d.9th May 1917), Cross Richard Alexander. 13th Battalion (d.6th Nov 1918), Ryan Stephen. 8th Battalion (d.15th July 1916), Taylor Arthur. If you have any unwanted Like this page to receive our updates. 30 October 1914 : cam⦠Date: 1917 Mar. Cpl. East Lancashire Regiment: list of cemeteries and the number of East Lancashire soldiers at rest in each of them : Part one, 1914 to 1918 ; Part two, 1939 to 1945 ( Book ) Private William Young, V.C. Click here to see the medals records the Lancashire Fusilier won. 6th Btn. (d.8th Apr 1915), Holland Joseph. The East Lancashire Regiment cufflinks measure approx 21mm (approx 3/4 of an inch).All cuff links come in a smart navy blue and gold leatherette gift box, size 85mm x 30mm x 65mm (approx 3 1/3 x 1 1/5 x 2 1/2 inches). East Lancashire Regiment (d.9th Aug 1915), L/Cpl. 7th Btn. Pvte 6th Btn (d.4th November 1915), Moon Barrice Beal. View record East Lancashire Regiment United Kingdom: CLARKE T he East Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 as part of the Cardwell reforms of the British Army.. Records of East Lancashire Regiment from other sources. Pte. Alma Morris. (d.12th August 1918), Mcquirk Richard. (d.13th May 1915), Sherman Charles David. Other Biographical Details Educated in St Peter's College, Wexford. Pte. 11th Btn. The East Lancashire Regiment Cufflinks. We currently have a huge backlog of stories and historical documents which need to be edited or transcribed for display online, if you have a good standard of written English, an interest in the two World Wars and a little time to spare online we would appreciate your help. Pte. J Wakeley 12th Btn. L/Cpl. British officers and ratings (noncommissioned seamen) in the Royal Navy were awarded pensions after 20 yearsâ service. Members who served with East Lancashire Regiment. Private Bowden East Lancashire Regiment Date of death ... East Lancashire Regiment Date of death: 28/08/1916 (aged 22) Cemetery: VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Mr. and Mrs. Snowden, of 7, Birch St., Bacup, Lancs. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 13th Battalion, We are looking for volunteers to help with researching the activities of units of the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Territorial Force, Regular Army, Pals Battalions, Kitchener's New Armies, Voluntary Organisations and the Ships of the Royal Navy. 1/5th Btn. Our (d.1st Nov 1916), Billing Frederick. Motto: There are over 39,000 East Lancashire Regiment pension and service records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Archives. 1st/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. Pte. This very gallant officer was killed when retiring to the positions in rear. 2/4th Btn. Jabez Butterfield 2nd Btn. East Lancashire Regiment (d.23rd August 1916), Pte. East Lancashire Regiment (d.19th Aug 1915), Pte. East Lancashire Regiment (d.4th Nov 1915), Pte. William Elisha Smithstone 1st Btn. 2nd Lt. Horsfall was in command of the centre platoon during an attack on our positions. Herbert Entwistle 1/5th Btn. Date: 1915 Aug - 1918 Feb Held by: Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, transcribed into plain text. Pte. We are now on Facebook. From Barclay's Bank, London, he took up Rubber planting in Ceylon and was appointed Financial Assistant to the Public Works Department of the Civil Service of Ceylon. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. Records of East Lancashire Regiment from other sources. ", Pte. East Lancashire Regiment (d.8th June 1915) Charles Burrell died of dysentery following wounds 8th June 1915, aged 32 and buried in the East Mudros Military Cemetery on the island of Limnos in Greece. A561 2nd Lieutenant James Elliot Kippax of Burnley, 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, killed 22nd September 1918 aged 20. UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, 1760-1920 It became the Royal Regiment of Lancashire Militia in 1761, the 1st Royal Lancashire Militia in 1799 and the 1st Royal Lancashire Militia (The Duke of Lancasterâs Own) in 1831. Want to know what life was like during the War? 6th Btn. Mill, Harle Syke, Burnley. East Lancashire Regiment (d.27th August 1916), An extract from the London Gazette, dated 28th March, 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. For more information please see our page on. Pte.
recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. 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. John Bentham 2nd Btn. Details of WO 95/2537/4; Reference: WO 95/2537/4 Description: 8 Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. I cannot say all that is in my heart, but I hope you realise what I really wish to convey to you. English Thomas Francis Malone. (d.1919-11-06), Helm Frederick . (d.9th August 1915), Bottomley Thomas. Add a Name to this List
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The XXth Regiment of Foot" 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. Pte. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small On seeing that his Serjeant had been wounded he left his trench to attend to him under very heavy fire. Pte. This figure includes the records for the 1st/5th, 2nd/5th & 3rd/5th Battalions. William Young VC. Due to budget defence cuts the East Lancashire Regiment was merged with The South Lancashire Regiment in 1958 to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of ⦠We are also looking for volunteers to help with the website. East Lancashire Regiment (d.9th June 1917), Pte. The chaplain, Reverend Peter Mayhew of St Albans Parish, Manchester, wearing a jungle green surplice, leads the ⦠2/4th Btn. att. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by East Lancashire Regiment Date of death: 19/08/1917 (aged 19) Cemetery: THE HUTS CEMETERY Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Nickson, of 64, Garstang Rd., Wesham, Preston. 26 May 1918 : transferred to 183rd Brigade, 61st (2nd South Midland) Division. "The History of the East Lancashire Regiment in the Great War" records that out of some 720 Accrington Pals who took part in the attack, 584 were killed, wounded or missing. 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. R Webster East Lancashire Regiment . Explore the Records. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and this website is funded by donations from our visitors. Harry Pilkington (30657), 11th East Lancashire Regiment, has died of his wounds in hospital. 7th Btn. Details of WO 95/3141/3; Reference: WO 95/3141/3 Description: 2/4 Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. Soldier Records for East Lancashire Regiment 37 results. Basil Arthur Horsfall VC 1st Btn. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 254107 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit without contacting us first. 1st Btn. East Lancashire Regiment (d.27th March 1918). 11th Battalion. Clicking on the link will take you to the results on Findmypast but you will need a subscription or ⦠HIs conduct was a splendid example to his men, and he showed throughout the utmost disregard of danger. We are really only able to answer questions on soldiers who have served with the Queenâs Lancashire Regiment, Lancashire Regiment (PWV), East Lancashire, South Lancashire, or Loyal North Lancashire Regiments, and of course the former Regiments of Foot, 30th, 40th, 47th, 59th, 81st ⦠2nd Battalion (d.31st Mar 1918), Hutchinson Lewis. 2nd Battalion August 1914 : in Wijnberg, South Africa. Sgt. L/Cpl. 6th Btn (d.20th August 1915), Challenor James. East Lancashire Regiment. East Lancashire Regiment, Giddins Harry. Pte. Pte. Albert E. Grimley 1st Btn. He will no doubt in previous letters told you I prepared him for confirmation and he was confirmed. We are now on Facebook. 8th Btn. Circumstances of Death. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, all transcribed into plain text. Notwithstanding his terrible injuries, Private Young continued endeavouring to effect the rescue upon which he had set his mind, and eventually succeeded with the aid of another soldier. Cpl. East Lancashire Regiment (d.8th June 1915), Pte. East Lancashire Regiment, Pte. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. 1st Btn. The âOldâ County Regiment of Militia was disembodied (broken up) in January 1746 and then re-raised in 1759. We are unable to provide individual research free of charge, but do offer a paid service at competitive rates, the small profit from these services will be put towards the costs of keeping this website running. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. - 1918 Jan. Held by: Pte. Our please
1 February 1918 : transferred to 103rd Brigade, 34th Division. He was born at Kelvin Gerve, Colombo; educated at St. Thomas's College, Colombo and Sir William Borlase School, Great Marlow, England. (d.9th Jun 1917), Tyrer Albert. 7th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment (d.19th Sep 1916), A Chaplain at Gallipoli: The Great War Diaries of Kenneth Best. James Edmundson 21st Btn. : one of Preston's heroes of the Great War : East Lancashire Regiment 1914-1918 by Henry L Kirby ( Book ) 2nd Btn. Pte. 11th Btn. 8th Btn. Pte. East Lancashire Regiment (d.22nd Sep 1917), 2nd Lt. Campaign medal records cards for the First World War can be searched at the National Archives or on Ancestry. (d.21st Mar 1918), Coady John James. Saturday April 13th 1918. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. (d.4th July 1916), Maughan Peter. 13th Btn (d.5th Nov 1918), Lawrenson John. Christmas Gift Subscription now available. The great fortitude, determination, courage, and devotion to duty displayed by this soldier could hardly be surpassed", Pte. 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. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. (d.14th Nov 1916), Bell Albert. All available to download. 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Colchester and part of 11th Brigade in 4th Division. Charles Burrell 1/5th Btn. The Regiment also went on to serve during the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the Second Opium War and the Second Anglo-Afghan War. We currently have a huge backlog of submissions which need to be edited for display online, if you have a good standard of written English, an interest in the two World Wars and a little time to spare online we would appreciate your help. (d.1st Jun 1917), Nutton William. (d.25th Feb 1917), Healey William. A medal index card which I believe is his shows him as Private Fred Everitt 1/4th E Lan R 4571 Pte, E Lan R 201888. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 720 recorded WW1 deaths for the 5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army.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. East Lancashire Regiment 1914-19 (Regimental Histories of the Regiments of Lancashire S.) Accrington Pals: 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington), The East Lancashire Regiment Short Account of the Actions of the 42nd East Lancashire Regiment at Gallipoli from May 1st 1915 Want to find out more about your relative's service? In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the ⦠I do know that your boy has already met the Saviour, whom he served so faithfully here on earth. Pte. (d.23th January 1915), Sloane William Henry. 7th Btn. Capt. East Lancashire Regiment please. Courtesy of Angela Collinson. Pte 13th Batallion, Westcott Leonard George. In an attempt to replace some of the records which were lost in 1940, the so-called Unburnt Documents (WO 364) were created from Ministry of Pensions records. 27. A. Hi I have a serviceman who enlisted in April 1915, two newspaper report show him as being in the East Lancashire Regiment. Flint Horace Lance. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from East Lancashire Regiment.. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. 30th (Home Defence) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 50th (Holding) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. The South Lancashire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 to 1958..
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