Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches, April 9th, 1917. Infantry Publisher [Winchester : Warren and son, ltd.] Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights Corporal Len Moore's King's Royal Rifle Corps WW2 Medals (left to right 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star and War Medal 1939-45) The next few pages will tell the story of his time in the 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps as a member to the British 8th Army in North Africa, a true "Desert Rat". (A more … The Regiment recruited from colonists and volunteers from other British Regiments with the purpose of adopting an ‘Indian system’ of forest warfare with lighter equipment, more mobile and open formations. Some diaries also include original lists – and they can be most valuable resources giving information that cannot be found elsewhere. 3 c. 25), which offered British naturalization to those officers, engineers and soldiers who had or would serve for two years, with certain conditions and on the model of the Plantation Act 1740. 21 Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. [9] The 3rd and 4th battalions were disbanded in June 1783. The reformed battalion took part in the Battle of Gazala in May 1942 and the Second Battle of El Alamein in October 1942 during the North African Campaign, forming part of the Division's 7th Motor Brigade during the latter engagement and transferring to 4th Armoured Brigade in January 1943. Mesopotamia, Iraq and North Persia: WO 95/4965-5288 3. Lieutenant-Colonel R.L. KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS. James Strangeway. The regiment served in the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882. Please see our other items for more original WW1, WW2 & post war British military cap badges for sale including other King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badges. Please see our other items for more original WW1, WW2 & post war British military cap badges for sale including other King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badges. [9], During the Napoleonic Wars, the regiment saw action in the Peninsular War. In 1958, the regiment joined the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the Rifle Brigade in the Green Jackets Brigadeand in … King's Royal Rifle Corps Date of death: 03/01/1915 (aged 25) Cemetery: LE TOURET MEMORIAL Son of William Newton; husband of F. Shore (formerly Newton), … During the rest of the 1800s, the unit also was active in China, Canada (Wolseley expedition), Afghanistan, India, Burma and South Africa. [34] The battalion, now part of the 2nd Armoured Brigade of the 1st Armoured Division, was then engaged in action throughout the final stages of the Tunisian Campaign. I am trying to keep all the WW1 men on the War Memorial alive and known to their familiys. It was the first time foreign officers were commissioned as British Army officers. Subsequently numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. Find out more about the War Diaries. [35], The 2nd Battalion, KRRC, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Wilson, was part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) that landed in France in May 1940. Reported, August 2015. hours. The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. The PPLI War Diary records that the KRRC men ‘g ave us assistance to bury our dead that were in support and communication trenches as it was impossible and imprudent to reach the fire trenches ‘. Find your heroes and veterans from the Great War in this collection of medal and award rolls. There are:2528 items tagged Kings Royal Rifle Corps available in our Library These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War. These war diaries document operations for British and colonial units serving in theatres of operations between 1914 and 1920, including Russia, at home, and in the colonies, as well as British military missions and Armies of Occupation between 1919 and 1920. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, Franc. The King's Royal Rifle Corps chronicle by "Celer et audax" Club, London. Age 22. Two officers of note served with the battalion in its final campaign of the war, Roland Gibbs and Edwin Bramall. 16th Battalion. SB, 688 pages. 9th Battalion. Complete & intact. [11], After the Napoleonic Wars, the regiment received a new title: first, in 1815, its name was changed to The Duke of York's Own Rifle Corps and then, in 1830, to the King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC). 1st Battalion. [6], Among the distinguished foreign officers given commissions in the 60th (Royal Americans) was Henry Bouquet, a Swiss citizen, whose forward-looking ideas on tactics, training and man-management (including the unofficial introduction of the rifle and more practical clothing suited to bush-fighting) would come to be accepted as standard in the British Army many years in the future. KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS. This resulted in the disposal of the Headquarters of the 1st Cadet Battalion at 42 Sun Street. 206 names . Rank: Rifleman Regiment: 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Parents: Mr & Mrs G Z Swain Address: 41 Githa Road, Clive Vale, Hastings Other Info: Ben Swain died aged 21 on 25th December 1920. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM … Harry is commemorated on the Menin Gate. The King’s Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle was first published by the regiment in 1901 and this release by Findmypast covers the years 1901 to 1920 with gaps, at present, for 1915 and 1919.. Terms of Service apply. 99th Brigade / 2nd Division. Name. next. Reported as died in Germany, 24/11/1918. World War One Photos Database Of thousands of identified photos, obituaries & short service records of First World War officers, soldiers, sailors, nurses, airmen and … [35] Now under Lieutenant Colonel W. Heathcote-Amory, the battalion continued serving with 4th Armoured Brigade in the Normandy landings in June 1944 and the subsequent campaign in North-West Europe, finally leaving 1st Division six days after VE Day. [36] The battalion was later reformed in the United Kingdom and, in December 1940, transferred to the 27th Armoured Brigade, part of the newly formed 9th Armoured Division. In 1966, the three regiments were amalgamated to form the three battalions of the Royal Green Jackets. Youngest of eight children. Each and every page of each and every diary is indexed by place and date. 9th Battalion. These commendations included the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions. However, in June 1941, it became the 149th Regiment in the Royal Armoured Corps. 1911 census finds him as a 22 year old Rifleman with the 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps in India. Swiss and German forest fighting experts, American colonists and British volunteers from other British regiments were recruited. Rank: Rifleman Regiment: 3rd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Parents: Mr Alfred & Mrs Annie Down Brother: Alfred Down Address: 9 Earl Street, Hastings Other Info: Died of wounds received in action on 31st May 1915 aged 28.According to CWGC, William died on 10th May 1915. S8922. The first four battalions had been raised as regular line battalions, but in 1797 a 5th battalion had been raised on Barbados, with additional companies formed on the Isle of Wight, and equipped entirely with rifles. The Regiment formation was in direct response to ‘Braddock's Defeat’ in 1755 when a British military expedition failed to capture the French Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War. These men were Protestants, an important consideration for fighting against the predominantly Catholic French. It was under canvas until the 14 th November when it moved into billets for the winter at Amersham (A & B Coys) and Great Missenden ( C & D Coys). These battalions were deployed to Georgia and were involved in skirmishes at Sudbury in January 1779, the Battle of Briar Creek in March 1779, the Siege of Savannah in October 1779 where elements from the 4th Battalion captured the Colour of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, and at Augusta in September 1780. Rank. The 13 th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. £48.95. 14 battalions / 2 567 names. On becoming a part of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, subscriptions began to flow in and, after the commanding officer had spent nearly £1,000, the Battalion was placed on a financial basis that many Volunteer Corps would have envied. WW1 MEDAL GROUP SILVER WAR MEDAL VICTORY KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS KRRC PTE ARIS . Royal Green Jackets Regimental archive, includes war diaries, personal diaries, photographs, official accounts of active service, financial accounts, lists of personnel, orders, reports, correspondence, maps, music, scrapbooks, sketches, memorial service details (170A12W). For more original cap badges for sale, click here. Title. [30] The 13th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 111th Brigade in the 37th Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action at the Battle of Morval in September 1916, the advance to the Hindenburg Line and the Battle of Arras in April 1917 as well as the Battle of Passchendaele in Autumn 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 and the Hundred Days Offensive in Autumn 1918 before taking part in the Battles of the Hindenburg Line and the Final Advance in Picardy. A. M. Elison-Mccartney, was initially part of the TA 1st London Division, serving as the division's motorcycle battalion. 2nd Battalion. [39], The regimental collection is held by the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum which is based at Peninsula Barracks in Winchester.[40]. This was because the European method of mass volleys launched in unison proved to be ineffectual when fighting in the dense woodland of North America. The battalion, which was part of the 30th Infantry Brigade, 1st Armoured Division, and now commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Euan Miller, was lost in the defence of Calais, where the brigade slowed the German advance and enabled the Dunkirk evacuation to proceed. The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. He was also Vicar of St Agatha's just behind Sun Street, Finsbury Square. 14 battalions / 2 567 names. On the disbandment of the 1st Battalion, Royal Green Jackets in 1992, the RGJ's KRRC battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, Royal Green Jackets, eventually becoming 2nd Battalion, The Rifles in 2007. Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view and download. Lower Stone. Wounded, September 20th, 1917. [23], The 4th Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 80th Brigade in the 27th Division in December 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915[24] but moved to Salonika in November 1915 before returning to France in June 1918. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. Subsequently numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. 2 ms volumes of an official war diary of the 13th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps (111th Brigade, 37th Division) written by an unidentified author but similar to the regimental history giving detailed accounts of the battalion's actions; the first volume (19pp with 16pp of appendices) covering the operations on the northern area of the Somme battlefields in August 1918 in the Gommecourt - Bucqu The Company quickly expanded to become the 2nd Cadet Battalion, the Royal West Surrey Regiment, at which point he moved the Battalion Headquarters to No. The Regiment was formed during 1755-56 in North America initially as the 62nd and then as the 60th Royal American Regiment. Rifleman, 10199. 1911 census finds him as a 22 year old Rifleman with the 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps in India. Encontre diversos livros escritos por WO95/2643/4 com ótimos preços. 1914 . [41] [16], In 1908, the Volunteers and Militia were reorganised nationally, with the former becoming the Territorial Force and the latter the Special Reserve;[17] the regiment now had two Reserve but no Territorial battalions. On receiving his commission he decided to form a cadet company within the 1st Cadet Battalion, the Royal West Surrey Regiment. King's Royal Rifle Corps during WW1 If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Description. Rifle Brigade. We have produced a comprehensive search facility to enable you to find the diary you are looking for. [41], In recognition of this service, King Edward VII granted the Battalion the honour of wearing on its accoutrements the Battle Honour "South Africa 1900–1902" (Army Order 151 of 1905). The territorial battalions were as follows: In the Second World War, the following territorial battalions were formally made part of the KRRC: There were two cadet battalions: 1st Cadet Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps and Queen Victoria's Rifles Cadet Corps (re-titled the 2nd Cadet Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1945). King's Royal Rifle Corps during World War 1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Royal Green Jackets Regimental archive, includes war diaries, personal diaries, photographs, official accounts of active service, financial accounts, lists of personnel, orders, reports, correspondence, maps, music, scrapbooks, sketches, memorial service details (170A12W). 41st Brigade / 14th (Light) Division. However, parliamentary delays meant that it was 4 March 1756 before a special act of parliament created four battalions of 1,000 men each to include foreigners for service in the Americas. William J V Down. Roll of Honour, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, First World War, 1914-1918. In good condition. These books provide, in many cases, the only record of men who served with the King’s Royal Corps, certainly up until 1914. 2 c. 5)[3] The Earl of Loudoun, who as commander-in-chief of the Forces in North America, was appointed colonel-in-chief of the regiment. The 1st Cadet Battalion owes its foundation to the Reverend Freeman Wills, who was commissioned into the Volunteer Army in the rank of captain on 26 July 1890. An archive of First World War research information on soldiers in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. There are over 4,500 individual War Diaries available to view. 7th Battalion. WWI War Diary Transcription. Add to basket. Army. Regimental titles in italics indicate they were disbanded or renumbered before 1881. The PPLI War Diary records that the KRRC men ‘g ave us assistance to bury our dead that were in support and communication trenches as it was impossible and imprudent to reach the fire trenches ‘. 206 names . Inns Of Court Officers Training Corps Irish Guards King's Liverpool Regiment King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment King's Own Scottish Borderers King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry King's Royal Rifle Corps King's Shropshire Light Infantry Labour Corps Lancashire Fusiliers Leicestershire Regiment Leinster Regiment Lincolnshire Regiment London Regiment Around 100 cadets thus served in South Africa with this unit, whilst other Cadets and ex-Cadets served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and other units. According to the information here, he died of an accidental gunshot wound.He is buried at Hastings Cemetery.Ben is not named on Hastings or Ore War Memorials. UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920. This is an original WW1 Kings Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge for sale. 2 DIVISION 6 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 1st Battalion: 12 August 1914 - 17 December 1915 (First World War Date: 1916 May - 1917 Oct. Held by: 2nd Brigade / 1st Division. Army. [2], A regimental history compiled in 1879 states that, in November 1755, Parliament voted the sum of £81,000 for the purpose of raising a regiment of four battalions, each one thousand strong, for service in British North America. Date: 1916 May - 1917 Oct Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised in the American colonies in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the French and their Native American allies. Sunday 16-05-1915. Time left: 6d 11h . Served as Rifleman, Walter Proctor, 1438, 12th King's Royal Rifle Corps. The battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel J. The officers were also recruited from Europe – not from the American colonies – and consisted of English, Scots, Irish, Dutch, Swiss and Germans. [20] The 21st (Service) Battalion (Yeoman Rifles) landed in France as part of the 124th Brigade in the 41st Division in May 1916 for service on the Western Front but moved to Italy in November 1917 before returning to France in March 1918. [18][19], The 1st Battalion landed at Rouen as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. Memorial King's Royal Rifle Corps - WW1. Rifleman John Beeley was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his actions during Operation Crusader in North Africa in late 1941. [4], According to a modern history of the regiment, the idea for creating this unique force was proposed by Jacques Prevost, a Swiss soldier and adventurer who was a friend of the Duke of Cumberland (the Duke was the King's second son and also Commander-in-Chief of the Forces). A brief history of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1755 to 1915 by Hutton, E. T. H. (Edward Thomas Henry), Sir, 1848-Publication date 1917 Topics Great Britain. This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 09:43. Reported January, 2018; War Diaries for June 1917 not included. UK, World War I War Diaries (Gallipoli and Dardanelles), 1914-1916. In total, the regiment consisted of 101 officers, 240 non-commissioned officers and 4,160 enlisted men. Privacy Policy and 21 Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. previous. The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. Date: 1916 Mar. Pages in category "Battle honours of the King's Royal Rifle Corps" The following 91 pages are in this category, out of 91 total. [38] In 1958, the Regiment was re-titled the 2nd Green Jackets, the King's Royal Rifle Corps, while the two other regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade were re-titled the 1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd) and 3rd Green Jackets, the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) respectively. War Memorials Register. [20], The regiment did not have any territorial force battalions. There were to be many ups and down in later years, especially when recognition of the Cadet Force was withdrawn between the two World Wars, but fortunately the enthusiasm and commitment of those involved consistently triumphed over the parsimony of Governments. In 1954, the Battalion office of the 'new' 1st Cadet Battalion was established at 56 Davies Street, where it remains to this day. Prevost recognised the need for soldiers who understood forest warfare, unlike the regulars who were brought to America in 1755 by General Edward Braddock. The battalion, now commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Williams, served in the Italian Campaign then with the independent 9th Armoured Brigade and finally the 6th Armoured Division's 61st Infantry Brigade. [35], In 1958 for administrative purposes, the KRRC was brigaded with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the Rifle Brigade to form the Green Jackets Brigade. [20] It saw action at the Battle of Mons in August 1914, the First Battle of the Marne and the First Battle of the Aisne in September 1914 and First Battle of Ypres in October 1914. Of Acting Cpl. Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K1). 2 DIVISION 99 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 1st Battalion: 29 November 1915 - 1 February 1919 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1371/2) | Wo95/1371/2 | ISBN: 9781474503853 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. Find out more about the War Diaries. Rank: Rifleman Regiment: 3rd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Parents: Mr Alfred & Mrs Annie Down Brother: Alfred Down Address: 9 Earl Street, Hastings Other Info: Died of wounds received in action on 31st May 1915 aged 28.According to CWGC, William died on 10th May 1915. The troops of the 5th battalion were so effective that Sir Arthur Wellesley recommended their use to the divisional commanders describing them as the "most useful, active and brave troops in the field". By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time, 47 people in our Early 19th Century records, 1690 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, 252 people in our Forces Reunited records, 2 million exclusive records, found only on our site, Records transcribed in the UK for maximum accuracy, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. [25], The 8th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 41st Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in May 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action most of the same battles as the 7th Battalion. [41], In the days of their foundation, Cadet battalions were privately organized and funded. No need to register, buy now! This list may not reflect recent changes (). Different parts of the collection cover units serving in different theatres: 1. Two men of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps (20th Division) checking a map at the entrance to their dug out under a ruined house in Lievin, 14 May 1918. All these ACF units are currently in the Middlesex and Northwest London Sector Army Cadet Force. Details of military career. 8th Battalion. Details about WW1 MEDAL GROUP SILVER WAR MEDAL VICTORY KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS KRRC PTE ARIS . Get a day-to-day look at what your ancestor’s unit was up to during the First World War with these war diaries. 1953 by Editor. tesroD. [20], Seven members of the regiment received the Victoria Cross. King's Royal Rifle Corps. In Lord Roberts' final despatch 28 officers and 40 non-commissioned officers and men of the King's Royal Rifle Corps were mentioned. Ben Swain. Reported January, 2018; War Diaries for June 1917 not included. Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K3).Formed at Winchester 7th October 1914. Consent was granted on 8 November 1894 and the Battalion has remained a part of the Regiment ever since. 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. Disponible ahora en Iberlibro.com - ISBN: 9781474524544 - 2016 N&M Press full colour facsimile reprint of original War Office document, with new chronological index. In 1958, the regiment joined the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the Rifle Brigade in the Green Jackets Brigade and in 1966 the three regiments were formally amalgamated to become the Royal Green Jackets. I have visited his grave twice. 14 DIVISION 41 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 8th Battalion: 18 May 1915 - 30 June 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1895/2): Amazon.com.tr During the second phase of the war the battalion was employed in the … PH3 51HB. [14] Private Frederick Corbett also received the Victoria Cross for his action at Kafr Dowar, Egypt, on 5 August 1882; his VC was later rescinded when he was convicted of embezzlement, theft, and being absent without leave. To reward and maintain their service and loyalty, Parliament passed the American Protestant Soldier Naturalization Act 1762 (2 Geo. [8], The 60th was uniformed and equipped in a similar manner to other British regiments with red coats and cocked hats or grenadier caps,[7] but on campaign, swords were replaced with hatchets, and coats and hats cut down for ease of movement in the woods. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 623 recorded WW1 deaths for the 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. In 1858, the Rifle Depot at Winchester was made their headquarters. 1 DIVISION 2 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Battalion : 4 August 1914 - 3 December 1916 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1272) quantity . Reported, August 2015. King's Royal Rifle Corps - Regular Battalions This post will look at army service numbers issued to men joining the regular battalions of the King's … No3 Section, 12th Platoon “C” Co, 2nd Battn. [9] Roll of Honour, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, First World War, 1914-1918 The First World War Battalion War Diaries of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment are now available from the museum on CD-Rom. 279 names . The battalion was reformed in the summer of 1940 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Erskine and transferred to the 22nd Armoured Brigade of the 1st Armoured Division. 208 names . The Kings Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle. Close Use this image under non-commercial licence. The old 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot became the 1st Battalion and what had been the 85th (King's Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot became the 2nd Battalion. Awards or medals. The announcement of this privilege was made to the Battalion by His Majesty, King George V, then Prince of Wales, when, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Mary, he distributed the prizes at the Guildhall in the City of London. France and Flanders: WO 95/1-3154, WO 95/3911-4193 and WO 95/5500 2. A list of WW1 abbreviations and acronyms to help you research a soldier who served in the British Army during the First World War. Related Historic Documents. Over the next three years the unit expanded to five companies, which in April 1945 led to it being re-titled the 2nd Cadet Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps. [20], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 41st Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916 as well as the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Arras in April 1917, the Battle of Langemark in August 1917, the First Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917 and the Second Battle of Passchendaele in November 1917 before taking part in the Battle of St Quentin in March 1918 and the Battle of the Avre in April 1918. Guaranteed original. Addeddate 2009-12-21 … His army effects were left to […] In the afternoon the Germans again tried to take their trenches, but the PPCLI hung on with grim tenacity and were relieved at 11.30 p.m. that night by the 3rd Kings Royal Rifle Corps. 2 Finsbury Square (and in 1904 to 42 Sun Street, which he had specially built for the purpose). The regiment was renumbered the 60th (Royal American) Regiment in February 1757 when the 50th (Shirley's) and 51st (Pepperrell's) foot regiments were removed from the British Army roll after their surrender at Fort Oswego. BARNEVELD, Anthony. [41], In 1900, when volunteers were urgently needed for the Second Boer War, the Commanding Officer, Colonel Freeman Croft-Wills persuaded the War Office to accept a Formed at Winchester 19th August 1914. [26] The 9th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 42nd Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in May 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action most of the same battles as the 7th and 8th battalions. War Diary. The regiment was deployed during the Second Boer War from the outset playing a key role in the first battle at Talana Hill. Over the years, the formation of the cadet battalions was changed regularly, due to the changes to do with rules and the commanding officer. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Born Hull 1896. There are over 69,000 King's Royal Rifle Corps service and pension records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Archives. 99th Brigade / 2nd Division. [15], Following the end of the war in South Africa, the 1st battalion was transferred to Malta, where it arrived in October 1902. [27], The 10th (Service) Battalion and 11th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 59th Brigade in the 20th (Light) Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action at the Battle of Mont Sorrel in June 1916, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Guillemont in September 1916 as well as the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916, the Battle of Morval in September 1916 and the Battle of Le Transloy in October 1916 before taking part in the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Langemarck in August 1917, the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge in September 1917, the Battle of Polygon Wood in September 1917 and the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917. Infantry Publisher [Winchester : Warren and son, ltd.] Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights See terms Language English. 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