The 1920 -1942 series below can be most useful for identifying previous service with another unit, since a number block was allocated for each Regiment / Corps. Also see here: http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/northumberland-fusiliers/Paul, Hi Paul,I'm trying to trace my great grandfather's service;Name - Titus LoweService no. & served in Africa. Hello Paul, I was hoping to attach a photo of the back of a WW1 postcard I have. He was sent into action in France, I think, where he was seriously wounded. Some 20 Military Medals were awarded to the rank and file. In 1881 the 29th and 36th of Foot Regiments were amalgamated and remaned the Worcestershire Regiment. If you have a specific query please drop me a line at the address above and I'll tell you whether I can help or not. Territorial Army, Royal Engineers (Light Aeroplane Squadron Searchlight Company). Regiment pension and service records. He enlisted in Ripon I believe (he lived there). Pricing . But see what they say. Hi just found a medal that says A.S Reid A&s Highlanders 2050.Any info would be great!. Published in 1891 this book provides a full history of the 29th Regiment of Foot (later designated the Worcestershire Regiment) from 1694 to 1891. He joined in 1917 and went out to France in April 1918, and I know much about the battle in which he went missing, presumed killed, but I can't identify which trench he would have been in unless I can find out his company. Where would I find that kind of record? can't thank you enough for the work you have done for me. In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. D Phillips41223 David PhillipsLance Corporal1914Norfolk Regiment. My advice to you would be to make the most of Findmypast's free weekend of military records this weekend and scour what's online. A source, date, and location would be appreciated. Private H. W. Llewellyn, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Worcestershire Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5379613 Hi PaulTrying to found out more about this soldier:Service No: 10284Age: 26Regiment/Service: Irish Guards, 2nd Bn.Son of Thomas Wardlow, of 758, Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.A.Anything you can do for me? RAMC regimental number 1555.He has born in December 1895 so his entry to theatre in November 1914 would have meant he was under 18 at the time. most enquiries around within a week. If he died during WW1 he will be on the CWGC website somewhere: https://www.cwgc.org/, Hi Paul, I am trying to research my grandfather & Great grandfather:William Williams, No. I found military records for one of the other soliders in the photo, he was in 2 Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys 2658 elisted 1884 so I'm hoping my Gt Grandfather William Lindsay was also in 2 Dragoons RSG - I cannot find anything on him althought this could be down to spelling errors or burnt documents. Regards, He may be one of these men but I could find nothing when I searched for an exact match on BERTIE HORTON: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=*Bert*+warwick*+horton. I have a photo of his regiment in Caterham from that date. The division was taken over by the War Office in September 1915. I believe he signed up before the war around 1938. From his record, it looks like he was discharged on 20/9/17. Hello Paul.I have found some records for ,y grandfather. During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. Moderators:Kevin Lynott, peter, LarsA Post a new topic 117 topics Page 1of 3 1, 2, 3 Topics Replies Views There is a good chance that he continued to serve after the vital 1921 cut-off date for records and that his service record is still held by the Ministry of Defence. The Worcestershire Regiment was a line infantry regiment in the British Army, . If you have access to Ancestry.co.uk try searching for Service Records and Pension Records for Army numbers either side of 24272 with Oxford* in the Regiment box. Similar Traffic Stats. I could find no man of this name with this regiment on the CWGC website, although there are two men called CUNLIFFE who served with this regt. Great grand father returned mission complete with no lives lost . http://armyancestry.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/finding-photo-of-your-british-military.html, Hi Paul,Just like to say a big thanks for your work on researching the First World War army records of my wife's grandfather Harry Blundell.Although I've done a fair amount of family research myself, this is a very specialised field and your work saved me a huge amount of time and effort and I probably would not have found out as much anyway.So, anyone out there who is investigating ancestors involved in the Great War I would strongly recommend getting an expert to help you out and there is probably no better place to start than with Paul: he's quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable.Thanks again, Simon Thompson. The 33rd Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War.The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. He was discharged in 1915. On John and Sarah's marriage certificate entry it states his parents as Thomas and Jane Killen (dead) and Sarah O'Neill parents as Michael and Kate O'Neill. I couldn't see that a service record survives for this man though and so you'll have difficulty proving categorically that this is him.Paul. Poole. I have him enlisting in the Territorials in 1923 number 752712. Re 9666 Farrington, you can search for this man on my British Army Ancestors webiste: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/, Re 7440 Hauxwell; Ashley you can download his record from Findmypast. We know that he became a POW and was held in Germany, is there anyway of knowing precisely which camp or camps he was held at? Royal Warwickshire Regiment [884] Worcestershire Regiment [57] Royal Engineers [31] . Free shipping for many products! Can you let me know Many thanks Trevor. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! That's brilliant, thanks very much for that Paul but how would the medal card confirm this ? If no service / pension records exist (have looked on ancestry) is there any other archive to look for further documentation and/or information/photos?? At least I now have a first name for him.Regards,Scott. [12] Regular Army In my experience, unless the regimental museum has surviving enlistment registers, I can certainly hold my own. Which part of the country he was from? Objective was achieved but Lieut. Have a look here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records. The museum is unlikely to be able to help, I would have thought, and they won't hold service records which are all in WO 363 and WO 364 - assuming they survive. Hi, i'm looking for any additional information regarding my G-Grandfather Henry (Harry) Albert Parsons. Second World War and post 1920 service The regiment started numbering from 1 from 1st July July 1881. . I know his war grave is in the Warlencourt British Cemetary. Nr then . As with my answer to the previous enquirer on this post, please see here regarding photos. He was also 672, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Claire. BRITISH ARMY WORCESTERSHIRE & SHERWOOD FORESTERS STAYBRITE COLLAR BADGE PAIR | Collectables, Badges & Patches, Collectable Badges | eBay! people will follow you if they feel you have something to say - or if they feel they want to say soemthing to you.Paul, Thanks for the understanding and of course I will continue to engage. Website. Is it possible he initially joined the 1st Bttn and was transferred to the 2nd Battn around 1914?I hope you can help.Allan Ellner. I have a lot of info already regarding medal entitlements, etc. Re Stanley Riccalton, I regret the only details I have regarding this man are the posts you can see from October 2016. - 14606Rank - privateRegiment - South StaffordshireI'm afraid that's all I have. Volunteers, 1904 - 1906, and as acting squadron sergeant major with the Worcestershire Yeomanry, 1906 - 1915. Highly recommended read. I found an old photo of my great grandfather wearing what looked like some form of military uniform. WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Battalion Unknown Allbut P Sergt DCM 13388 : Newspaper Photo Atkinson M P Captain : Short Record Of Service Beacham C J Lt : Photo Binder A E L 2nd Lt : Group Photo Boucher W E Captain : Group Photo Bowman A H Lt : Group Photo Brown E H Pte : Short Record Of Service Butcher C L Captain : Group Photo The original medal rolls should indicate the particular TF unit he was serving with. Revenue <$5M. Can you help me get in contact please? I was hoping his records would confirm this and also help me to find out how he met Johanna in Ireland. I also have his big green Worcerestershire Regiment in the Great War book. Sign Up. Worcester Cathedral Worc. Absolutely brilliant. full report costs from 50. You have completely missed the whole point of the blog. Hello Andy, there would undoubtedly be more information that could be researched and added here. Support Connect. Paul. Hi Paul, I hope that you can help clear something up. It later became Known as the 29th Regiment of Foot. Free shipping for many products! Contact details of PRO at Kew. However, a soldier could be transferred very quickly after joining a corps or regiment. I also know that he served 12 years in the Dorset Regiment during the Boer war, where he was present at 2 campaigns, was wounded twice and received 2 medals, however I can find trace of him for this period. For everything else, try me. I do not see email addresses. Hello Paul,My name is Scott, and I live in Australia. 1st Worcestershire Regiment - T/Lieutenant Colonel 23rd Brigade - Temporary Brigadier General 204992204993204994204995 Service Awards The British War Medal The 1914 Star The Allied Victory Medal Clasp to the 1914 Star 67913 Gallantry Awards & Honors 2778277927802781278227832784278527862787 Foreign Decorations & Awards Medal Rank Battalion Awarded He would also have had a further year added to the four years meaning that he was eligible for discharge on the 29th December 1915, exactly seventeen years to the day since he had originally joined up: 12 years + four years + one year = 17 years.It would be possible to research his likely service during this time but that's a chargeable service; please email me if interested. Many nicknames were used by successor regiments (following renaming or amalgamation). Any direction on this would be gratefully received. [1] Worcestershire Regiment 5651 Private [2] Devonshire Regiment 1528 Private [3] Worcestershire Regiment 242012 Private [4] Royal Engineers 499942 Private [5] Royal Engineers WR10499 Private : Link: 30182: Manley, William J: Worcestershire Regiment: 260295: Private [1] Worcestershire Regiment 260295 Private [2] Labour Corps 510297 Private . Is it possible to find out where he was born/lived etc just from this little information? So my research was following the wrong man. I also have Alan Grint's excellent The Faith and Fire within".I am seeking 2 things:A group photo of the Hexham (A company) and Corbridge (E Company) 1/4th NF (Territorials). Hazel, please drop me a line. His Army Number is 12398, and he enlisted about 28 November 1914, and he was assigned to the 13th Bn.If you can help me with and other information, I would be much obliged.Terry Whittaker, Hello Terry, this man does have surviving papers. completely separate regimental number sequences. I would like to get this picture postcard back to a member of his family. I am researching a Family member who fought in WW1 called Stanley Riccalton. If it was post 1913 it would be in WO 363 or WO 364. This is all I know, as like lots of other children he did not talk to me of the war very much.He was.. Lived in warrington. I am by know means an expert on these matters. His year Of Birth was 1898 and he was aged 19 on his date of death, which was 12 Oct 1917 . Allan EHe probably signed up in 1898 for 12 years which would have meant that he would have left the army in 1910. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Worcestershire and started numbering from 1 in 1881. 9,460 officers and men gave their lives, 71 Battle Honours were awarded and eight VCs one of whom, attached to the RFC, was the . Regimental number series. he was in the duke of cornwalls. Private Herbert Thomas Beard served with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regtiment in the Boer War in South Africa in 1900. Almost certainly it would be the first number only, but the medal index card/medal roll/s would confirm this. 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011. On the 10th July 1944 the attack on Hill 112 started and went on for nearly two weeks. Pam, his earlier service records may well be with his later papers, which is why you'll need to contact the MoD. Preserves the heritage and traditions of both the regular and reserve elements of the Mercian Regiment and its predecessors, originally the 29th Foot. In 1751 regiments were given numbers, and the Regiment was numbered 29. I also have a copy of his death certificate from India.I wonder if there are attestation or service records pertaining to this Private that have survived or have I seen all that is possible. It was my pleasure to assist you, Neil, and thank you for taking the time to post your thanks on this blog. My dad says he thought he was at the Somme, but I can only assume but have no info on his transfer dates to the different regiments. This can be done, with patience, or by dropping me a line via the RESEARCH tab if you wanted to commission this research.Paul, HiAlbert Henry Gookey (1889-1926) - 4th Middlesex Regiment Regimental Number: L/11184 (joined 1906 aged 17). The book opens with a very interesting account of the regiment in the years before the war, beginning at the turn of the century, and there is a very comprehensive index of 25 pages. Find a stables in Worcestershire on Gumtree, the #1 site for Stuff for Sale classifieds ads in the UK. Military research. During the First World War, members of the Regiment were awarded nine Victoria Crosses, 70 Distinguished Service Orders(and 12 bars), 288 Military Crosses(and 36 bars), 227 Distinguished Conduct Medals(and 8 bars). The 29th was formed in 1694 by Colonel Thomas Farrington, an officer of the Coldstream Guards in London. I find it exhilarating and numerous other emotions when you find out something. CLICK HERE. The only information I have on him (James Law) is that he may have joined up at the Hulme Barracks (near his home). Thanks,Christine, Re CONLIFFE / Cheshire Regt. Or is it possible he lied abt his age? Paul. All I no is he was born in Scotland but ran away from home on numerous occasions to join the army in England. Shown as 20/05/1916 30 Div . Hi Paul.My husband's great uncle George Godley (service no 6392) was in the 1st Battalian Coldstream Guards. Search for these on Ancestry and search for service records on Ancestry and Findmypast. Seems he received a medal of some sort for "persevering to safe an officers life". 8th (Service) Battalion.I have found quite a lot of information already - but trying to fill in some gaps. Extracts from the notebook of Lieutenant William Tunstall who served with the 36th Regtiment during the Peninsular War. Any ideas on how to find out more about him and his brothers. Hi Paul,Forgive me if I'm being daft and misreading the info on this blog, but my great grandfather's two regimental numbers from the medal card don't seem to fit in with the ones listed. This website contains a large collection of photos which have been submitted by members of the public. hello Paul, i am trying to find records for my great great grandfather Pryse Lloyd, he was born on 13th of august 1881 in Llananno, Radnorshire. by Dennis Hodgkins MA, This unique book tells the first hand stories of men who served with the Worcestershire Regiment in WW2. Thanks, Mick Gookey (ps see THE GOOKEY SURNAME on facebook for other research to GOOKEYs in WW1), Have you checked the ICRC website? You'll appreciate that John Davis is a very common name, hence the need for as much information as you can muster.Paul, Dear Paul,I am trying to investigate the history of my grandfather Lt. Llewelyn Roberts, who was in the 11th Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, which I understand were formed at Brecon on 5 December 1914,by the Welsh National Executive Committee, (David Lloyd George) and disbanded in France on 27 February 1918. Thank you for any help.Kind regardsTony. Hi there, I'm doing some research on a family member who was killed in action on 16/05/1915. ).Best regards,Scott. Russell, re the Black Watch. I have a copy of his Short Service attestation, in which he enlisted for the duration.His age is 35. There are many Fred Harwoods.I was thinking the M2/15 was a date but the M2 may be the corps.So many variables!! From there Sarah Ann met a James Ardis and they had six children all of which are on the 1901 and 1911 census. CraigRecords for the Volunteer Force do not survive as a complete collection although you do find some papers scattered within WO 363 / WO 364 and WO 97. From June 1952 to . History of the Worcestershire Regiment. WW2 Stories of veterans Any information would be greatfully received.RegardsMike, Hi Paul. The database contains over 50,000 records and aims to cover all who served with the Worcestershire Regiment during The Great War. Mark. Five officers serving with the Battalion were awarded the Distinguished Service Order and a further seven awarded the Military Cross. The names of any siblings? Veterans and guests of the 1st Battalion, N. W. Europe(1944-45) met for their last annual reunion dinner on Sat. If I don't think I can add anything I will tell you, but if I Best Regards, Tony. Name: Joseph Harris Gender: Male Rank: Pte Record Type: Disability Residence Place: Smethwick, B'ham Military Service Region: Midlands, England Service Number: 51953 Corps, Regiment or Unit: Worcestershire Regiment Service Branch: Military (Army) Title: WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers Description: Pension Record Ledger Reference Number: 6 . Our family didnt really know much about him and I was hoping to find out more many thanks, Kevin, Hallo Paul,I am trying to find information about my grandfather Patrick Quinn's WW1 service record. Service records for all of the sample numbers and dates below survive in the series, at the National Archives (and also online at. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Does this mean they are lost and no further details can be found?John Feeney born 1880 Burtonwood, Lancashire. Slightly puzzled as no connection with that part of the country. Worcester Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. All service record information on these Army Service Numbers posts is taken from WO 363 (The so-called 'Burnt Documents') WO 364 (Pension Records), WO 97 (Chelsea Pensioner records) , WO 96 (Militia Records) and, to a lesser degree, the WW1 Medal Index Cards (MICs). He was killed in action I believe on the 18th Oct 1916. As far as I know the 2nd bttn were in South Africa at that time. Worcestershire Regiment 5239001 - 5328000 Royal Berkshire Regiment 5328001 - 5373000 Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 5373001 - 5429000 The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 5429001 - 5485000 Hampshire Regiment 5485001 - 5562000 Wiltshire Regiment 5562001 - 5608000 Devonshire Regiment 5608001 - 5662000 Royal Army Service Corps. But his father was galway born. Number 1457 I believe. As a war unmatched to any seen before or after, World War One, also known as "The Great War", marks one of the most defining moments in modern history. 1 to 294,000. I have no references at all for my grandfather's enlistment, his number was 10944 which would give his enlistment around 23/12/1907 (he did say he joined up because he couldn't face another winter picking sprouts! hi Paul I'm trying to find some information about my Grandfather Thomas Kavanagh and his brothers who fought in WW1. He never spoke of it, so there was no family information at all, other than from the documents above which have been kept for 100 years.Thank you so much for this wonderful blog which I found by accident having long given up hope of learning anything about his war year.David HortonAustralia. . It was introduced to be a working . They were both named Charles Flynn. tracing your British military ancestor, drop me a line. You list regimental numbers, but obviously with huge gaps. The genealogist has also indexed these. Pls drop me a line if you would like more assistance. it seems likely that he followed his brother Maurice Lloyd into the 121st royal field artillery (38th welsh) in the later part of world war one. Thank you, Hello sir, looking for info on lance corporal c steele 4423 durham light infantry and in particular was he a deserter? I don't have that information to hand. But I have reason to believe that John was born in Bristol. 1845-1846 Sutlej Warriors United Kingdom Board indexWorcestershire RegimentRegimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Change font size FAQ Login Regimental Numbers 1881 to 1920 Post information here about individual army numbers or post a query about an individual and his army number. 1903-1913 He could have joined as a boy from the age on 14 but it was equally possible he could have lied about his age. A I was wondering if there was a way to get further info on the facts of the medal. i'm at a dead end at the moment..thank you,Lauren, Hello Paul, I am trying to find army records of my grandfather. Attention is paid to minor actions such as trench raids, which usually find no place in compressed official histories; they are recorded in this history. I love the photos, That's why I'm researching, writing a blog about Alfred Reynolds L/5345, creating a web site, researching the 4th Battalion the Leicestershire Regiment etc. Mike, can you drop me a line to paulcanixon@gmail.com. My grandfather and great uncle served in the 4th Battalion and although I've got their service numbers, and much more, I couldn't nail down an enlistment year for my grandfather. Paul, Thank you very much for this. Hi Paul - OK thanks very much for your help and speedy response. Division within WO - Armed Forces Service Records; WO 339 - War Office: Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers (numerical) Subseries within WO 339 - Officers Services (including Civilian Dependants and Military Staff Appointments): Long Service Papers; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Toggle hierarchy Do you have the potential to find out more info than they could offer?CheersNick. Luckily, the surname is not common and that's always a boon in family history research.Paul. To join them or review events. There would have been paperwork generated for this enlistment and if it survives it will be in WO 97 (assuming he joined before 1913) which can be searched on Findmypast. I was very impressed with your knowledge, professionalism and the amount of information you found. It reads "See or Sec No 1-329 RFA Gnr 2229, also Durham LI , 44720 France 19/10/15.James P REID.Best regards,Julia, Paul,Are you able to find pictures? Our Data . Thanks. I have found his medal card, which states he was in 15th london regiment, 705282, 23rd London regiment, a/204954, and the ASC remounts, R/4/232361. On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. pinpoint where my great grandfather was KIA and for this I owehim a great If you can find the men on my https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/ site then the answer would be "yes". Hi, I am trying to get information on my Great grandfather. on demobilisation 1915- 19 Having looked in the London Gazette with no joy I just wondered if you knew if the Gymnastics Staff were a Corp in their own right or attached to a Regiment. Industry. My hunch its the same man. Hi Paul,I am researching my Great Grandfather,I know he was called William George Daye, he was a private in the Army Service Corps, having enlisted in 1914 his number is 195348 and I have his medals but I can't find his enlistment record, there is also a family rumour that he was a POW in the later part of the war. I'm trying to research my great grandfather, and struggling. Charles Rampton (G/9645 on Thiepval), 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 14-08-16 Info on London War memorialExtract from date of death 14-08-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/636-died-on-this-day-mon-14081916.html under Thiepval Memorial -G/9645 Private CHARLES RAMPTON 1st Bn. Military research. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. Would love to know if the two service numbers are the same man? the-gloucestershire-regiment-regimental-special-british-soldier-in-the-20th-century-s 1/2 Downloaded from aharon.ijm.org on March 2, 2023 by guest . I can't see that a record survives for him and, as you say, there are many men with that name. Many years ago (late 70s, early 80s) my dad worked on a local Sydney council, and one day he came home with a WWI 1914/15 star medal he found with some rubbish he was clearing up. Records include details of Service, Medals, Gallantry Awards, Assignments as well as details of rank. Thank you so muchMargaret, Hello,my relative was in the war in 1939 from what it says online. James Rampton (P/252 at Beaumont Hamel), 13th Bn Middlesex Regiment, date of death 31-08-16.Extract from date of death 03-09-16 @ https://firstworldwaronthisday.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=03%2F09%2F1916 under HAMEL MILITARY CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL (85)P/252 Rifleman RAMPTON 16th Bn. A Good Ox & Bucks, later Worc's Regiment group. I'm not sure how soon after they married, they ended up in Hamilton Barracks in Edinborough as their daughter (my great grandmother's birth certificate states her name Margaret Ann Killen b Nov 29/1888 at Hamilton signed William G.T. I will You do though get his age and an address and so it's a case of checking through other record series like census returns and BMDs to see if you can add anything else. His regimental number is 14630 and he was a private in the 2nd battalion for the worcestershire regiment. Doesn't even have to be a relative. Records post 1920 are not yet in the public domain. PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING. I'm sorry, I can find nobody with that name/number combination for the DLI. Allan Matthew Hauxwell, I know he served in the Durham Light Infantry, his service number is listed as 7440. We'd also love some photos as we have none. The Regiment was on a number of subsequent occasions commanded by officers from the same source. I have his service number 1831 and Medal Index Cards Transcription from FindMyPast and National Archives.Unfortunately there is no mention of parentage. The only information I currently have is that he was in the Worcestershire Regiment 38642 ACQM Sgt and the Dorsetshire Regiment 8748 ACQM Sgt. My data would ascertain when he enlisted.Consider setting up a one page website - or blog - where you can publish information about him and which will be picked up by search engines and could, in due course, lead people to contact you with information.Good luckPaul. Email paulcanixon@yahoo.co.ukPaul, I'd be grateful for any information that would help me understand the role that my maternal grandfather played in WW1. The Worcestershire Regiment raised two more regular battalions, the 3rd and 4th Battalions, in 1900. I have a lot of photographs and army postcards.Can you help please? to form the Worcestershire Regiment. William Hunter. Any help would be great.ThanksPhil Eagles, Phil Eagles, I need to refer you back to the text in this post:"Second World War (WW2) service recordsPlease note that all Second World War and post 1920 service record enquiries should be addressed straight to the MoD which still holds the records. 1 Co of LY 226 and 301Previous Units - 1 Co of LY Sgt 2658John Bowen john.gordon.bowen@gmail.com, Hello Paul,I wonder if you can help me solve two puzzles about my grandfather? 1.92K / 7.67K. Lauren, please see the last paragraph on this blog post regarding WW2 records. the British Army for the last 40 years and I know where to look and what to Thank you in advance. . Thanks for your help Paul. If you'd like me to research him more, please visit the RESEARCH tab. Re Edward Broderick, I don't believe a service record survives. Again father unknown, his birth certificate says illegitimate. All of this information will be helpful when you are searching. Below is a list of Worcestershire Regiment records and documents which are held at the PRO Kew. Thanks Joanna x, Thanks for your interesting post, Joanna. R. C. T. GOODWIN (1940), WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICERS & MEN IN RFC, FRED "JOE" LYNCH - FROM THE RANKS TO LIEUT.-COLONEL. Born 1875 B,ham. Recruiting in the Worcestershire Regiment was a slow and often tedious affair in the 1880s. Transferred to Reserve Staff (?) In the records it states his residence as Beggars Bush Barracks. That information simply does not survive. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. The table below records the number blocks allocated to each corps or regiment. Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. His grandson was in contact with you on 12 October 2016 at 20:01. Is there any way of someone identifying the uniform. Coy. It was towards the end of this service that Britain went to war meaning that he would have been recalled to the colours.