Landed at Le Havre 22 August 1914. 27th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. At some time Jesse was gassed and was possibly taken prisoner. Probably it was of home and of those they loved, for there was a certain quiet solemnity about our departure. N-R. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 2nd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. T-V. 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. It is amazing that the guns could advance so quickly over the shell-riddled ground, and that by the evening it was so well up that we forestalled an expected counter-attack from the Bosche, and he received instead from us an artillery barrage nearly as intense as the one in the beginning of the day. 1st Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 11th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey regiment). 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 7th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army. 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. It was quite impossible for any human being to face such artillery fire, and their only course was to run away. Nothing, fortunately, can penetrate the walls of this dug-out, the only danger being that a chance shell may come in at the door, which, of course, faces the German guns, as it was built as a protection against British fire. Adams Bertie James. More than ever do I fail to see what the German has to gain by prolonging the war. "Dawn was just breaking as I look out, and I could see only about 50 yards ahead because of the smoke and dust. This is of course a long business in itself, and it is for this reason that progress on the Western front is slow, and that the war may last a long time should the Hun choose to fight it out to a finish. 4th July : In front of La Boisselle. 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. Frederick Gordon Laverick 7th Btn. 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Pte. "About mid-day, I had to move forward to keep in touch with our wounded, and I found, after a night's search, another aid post. 5th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. Records of 7th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment from other sources. "I want to give you some idea of the first big "push" that I have taken any active part in. 4th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 3rd Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. The final merger came in 2006 when The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment was amalgamated with the two remaining North West England … I had to depend upon the postman for my Santa Clause. Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. 12th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. L-Z. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. 1st (Regular) Battalion: 1940, 1944 – 1945: The Battalion during this time served in North West Europe; 2nd (Regular) Battalion: September 1939: The Battalion was in India at outbreak of war. A-E. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. On 20 August the division moved into camps for training, with 7th Lancashire Fusiliers at Turton, and on 9 September it entrained for Southamptonto em… Thanks so much for the chocolate and the chocolate in Lily,s box (which you put in) and the P. It really is so nice and thoughtful of you and Amy to keep sending me these things of course you know I really appreciate them and I'm afraid I cannot repay you much from here for all your kindness but we'll have a jolly good time when I get back to dear Old Blighty won't we? 3rd/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 21st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. 9th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles. 6th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment(. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. In 1958 the regiment was amalgamated with the South Lancashire Regiment to form the Lancashire Regiment which was, in 1970, merged with the Loyal Regime… 8th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. It was the former German dressing station, and consisted of a very fine 2 ft. concrete-walled dug-out, and here we captured a quantity of medical stores, two German doctors, and 30 Red Cross orderlies. You seem to have done pretty well. 11th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 3rd Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. 23rd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Thank them all for contents of both parcels please. S 17 4th Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 7th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 4th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 1st Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). 10th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. My experience of it has been when I have been out to attend to wounded in the open, that it must be awful to be in the open for long. Pte. 2nd Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). The brigade later rejoined the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division for the Third Battle of Krithia and Battle of Krithia Vineyard. A-B.. 7th Battalion, Linconshire Regiment. Do you ......... for you to bring you home? 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. You say you expect I should be tired of reading your long letter before I got to the end of it but your letter was most welcome, amusing and interesting, I could have read another eight pages with enjoyment. Did he know I had left England? 13th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. s flynn. 12th (Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. 7th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. I can quite imagine the reception he would receive when Grandma got on the trail. In France, William was promoted to L/Corporal on 14th October 1916. "In view of what really occurred during this attack on what is supposed to be the strongest German position in the West, it is most amusing but utterly ludicrous to read the accounts in the German papers. 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 17th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 10th (Kent Yeomanry) Battalion, The Buffs, (East Kent Regiment). I do not know how our men have endured what they have gone through since June 7th, and especially the shelling yesterday. 4th Battalion, Oxford & Buckingham Light Infantry. "Our artillery was so splendid that very few of the German guns were able to shoot, because some of our own guns were specially took off for counter battery work, i.e., to fire on the position of the German guns. Buy Lancashire's Forgotten Heroes, 8th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the Great War by Stephen Barker, Christopher Boardman (ISBN: 9780752448121) from Amazon's Book Store. The division which was to replace us on the second day after our objective was gained has been sent elsewhere instead. Sidney Taylor 7th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment, A.P.O. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 10th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 8th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. I never imagined that such a picture of destruction and desolation could exist, the German trenches having totally disappeared. The Tommy is a great hero, few people at home realising in the least what he has to put up with through these advances and after them, when he is in the front line. 1940: Returned to the UK. EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT. Our artillery was magnificent, and had the whole situation well in hand from beginning to end. Mobilised in 1939 as part of 127 (Manchester) Brigade of 42nd (East Lancashire) Division. 11th Battalion. 6th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 20th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. A984 John Porter of Blackpool, 2nd 4th Battalion,East Lancashire Regiment, died 13 September 1917. 12th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). Want to know what life was like during the Great War? 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, Black Watch, (Royal Highlanders). For given time and the necessary preparation of plans beforehand, nothing can stand and face our artillery. 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 2nd (Entrenching Battalion) Lincolnshire Regiment. 10th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Sent a card yesterday to Grandma for her birthday and also a small parcel (neg interest) so you must look out for them. 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). 20th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 17th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. 16th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. I had to wait until the men had advanced about 600 yards, before I went over with the medical officer of the battalion working in conjunction with ours to establish a medical aid post, our orderlies and some of the stretcher-bearers going with us to carry our equipment. Fortunately our total casualties have been comparatively small, but we have had as many in holding the ridge against counter-attacks as we had in the whole of the advance. The men in our division are very tired, and I hope they will soon be relieved. 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. A-K. 12th (Yeomanry) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. On recovery he was posted to the 7th Btn. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 720 recorded WW1 deths for the 7th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. James Edward Wood 7th Service Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (d.14th Oct 1916). 4th Reserve Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Ajax Modal Box. 10th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Moved to Harrow on 18 August. 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. please Add a Name to this List 12th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 7th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. S-V. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. A-K. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. thick, which had been used as a power-house for generating electricity for lighting the other dug-outs, most of which had disappeared, and it contained an engine and a considerable sized dynamo and switch board. S-V. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 4th Battalion, North Staffordhire Regiment. I am certain he will never beat our armies. Warfare with our present masses of artillery is a very exact science, and so before any advance all enemy positions must be photographed, and their exact locality marked on maps. 1st Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Includes soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the East Lancashire Regiment of the British Army, which was created in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 30th Regiment of Foot and the 59th Regiment of Foot and in 1958 merged into the Lancashire Regiment. 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! Motto: Spectemur agendo (Let us be judged by our acts) Regimental Journal: The XXX. The Regiment was amalgamated in 1958 with the East Lancashire Regiment to form The Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Volunteers). 18th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. We are, however, very lucky not to be obliged not to spend our time in a shell hole. Courtesy of Paul Hughes. Formed at Preston in September 1914. B Coy. 9th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's, (W.R.R.). 7th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 22nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Jesse went over the top at the Somme on the 1st of July 1916. 5th-6th July : Attacks East side of La Boisselle. Formed at Canterbury in September 1914. 10th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 12th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 4th Battalion, King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). L-Z. 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. B. E. F. 19th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 12th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. 8th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. Jesse Green 11th (Accrington Pals) Btn. 27. 52nd LOWLAND DIVISION. 7th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Then I found one with concrete walls 3 ft. 6in. Now that we have gained the ridge, we are holding out against very heavy shell fire from the Germans, and must always be prepared for counter-attacks. 2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 1st Battalion,Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). 10th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). It was quite dark when we entered the trenches, and each company took up its allotted position. 5th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. W-Z. … We advanced under a deafening noise of guns and alarming shriek of shells, but these were soon forgotten in the excitement and amazement of our surroundings. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, all transcribed into plain text. East Lancs Regiment East Surrey Regiment East Yorkshire Regiment Essex Regiment General Staff Gloucestershire Regiment Gordon Highlanders Grenadier Guards Hampshire Regiment Herefordshire Regiment Hertfordshire Regiment Highland Light Infantry Honourable Artillery Company Household Cavalry Indian Army Kent Cyclist Battalion Inns Of Court Officers Training Corps Irish Guards King's … "The Huns retreated as fast as possible, and put up no fight at all, and very soon prisoners began to come in. It was snowing here yesterday but it was the dry stuff like you had in Russia and not at all inconveniencing. He had been wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, he had lain in no man's land for 4 days before being found. 2nd/4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. 3rd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Attack towards Contalmaison. I have often wondered about him but have not written to anyone at Dr. Marsden's for about six months so I guess Ernest Barlow (dentist) would tell them. It is magnificent. 8th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. This was in the new reserve trenches. I saw a few of our tanks ahead, but I heard afterwards from a man who had been in one of them that they had no chance of doing anything because the enemy retreated faster than they could attack. 6th/7th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. We are now on Facebook. Date of Death. The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army. Frank Sagar 7th Btn. L-Z. Major _____, the second in command, spoke a few words to each company before it moved off, and wished them the best of luck, then the chaplain said a prayer, after which all the men joined in the Lord’s Prayer. 7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 1942 –1943: Served in South Africa, Madagascar and East Africa. 14th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. East Lancashire Regiment. 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. 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. It seems to have taken it a long time to get here. 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, Cont. 7th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. France. L-Z. The first period of waiting before going into the trenches for an attack is trying to the nerves, and the period of waiting to go into the trenches before going over the top is worst still, and then, even after the attack has been made and the object gained, there is the greatest strain of all in holding the line against counter-attacks. Returned to England, landing at Southampton 30 October 1914. 25th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was recalled to the colours on 14th June 1916 and his physical condition was recorded as being "good". 8th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. All the comrades are buried in Croonaert Chapel Cemetery. 10th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. 2nd Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. It was very impressive, and one could not help wondering how many of those brave fellows would ever come back and imagining what most of them must be thinking of. 15th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). An advance is planned to time, and there is an exact time at which each company or battalion has to take up a particular position. I'm sorry you had such a cold and I guess Woodhead's negligence wouldn't improve matters. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. "I went to the headquarters’ dug-out of my battalion. 10th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 2nd Battalion,King's Own, (Royal Lancaster Regiment). East Lancashire Regiment (d.23rd July 1917), L/Cpl. I didn't hang mine up either Hilda. 5th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. I marched at the end of the battalion. Show — Main Navigation Hide — Main Navigation. It was owing to our having done so well and suffered so few casualties that we were not relieved. Alfred Kemsley 7th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (d.11th July 1916), Pte. "We have now been at this business for eight days and have not had our boots off nor our clothes and we dare not even discard the anti-gas box respirators, which hand on our chests from the neck. 3rd Battalion, King's On Scottish Borderers. (d.14th Nov 1916), 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. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 26 May 1918 : transferred to 183rd Brigade, 61st (2nd South Midland) Division. 11th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Pte. 9th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. I suppose they are very nice - I should like to see them. Owen Nichols 7th Btn. That came to hand yesterday afternoon and the first parcel I got on Sunday. The sight of it all make one sick of the brutality of man to his fellow man; almost sick of life itself, and leaves a feeling of utter misery and loneliness. 6th Battalion,King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. James Edward Wood 7th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (d.14th Oct 1916), Pte. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. 7th Battalion The Manchester Regiment (TA) As per the newly formed 6th Battalion . Price: £2.99. East Lancashire Regiment (d.17th October 1916), Pte. 18th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 6th Battalion, British West Indies Regiment. 10th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 8th Battalion, The Queen's, (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 1st Battalion, Black Watch, (royal Highlanders). B Coy. ), 7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R. G750 East Lancashire Regiment pals, Lahane … 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). 9th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 19th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). 4th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry. L-Z. I can just picture Amy relating the story of the Scotch soldier I'm sure she would have a shock its a wonder she isn't cross eyed with that. North Staffordshire Regiment. Jesse was promoted to Sergeant on the battlefield but this is not recognised by the MOD. 11th Battalion, Queen's Own, (Royal West Kent Regiment). F-K. 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Trust the same old Amy. Killed in Action France and Flanders. 4th Battalion, The Kings, (Liverpool Regiment). Arthur Henry Frederick Horn 7th Btn. "I was up all last night dressing cases, some of them being very agonising to see. It reminds me of the cheap jokes you bought once at a Christmas Party (St James) they too had some reference to stomachs but it was inside that time and not out eh? 7th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment The 7th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment was raised at Preston in August 1914 as part of Kitchener's Second New Army and joined 56th Brigade, 19th (Western) Division. After the first short bombardment they lifted the barrage slowly forward, and our men keen and impatient, went over the top, some going even too quickly and being hit by our own shells. 1 February 1918 : transferred to 103rd Brigade, 34th Division. William George Welch 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment (d.21st Mar 1918), L/Cpl. 17th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). - 7th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment during the Great War -. 56th Brigade / 19th (Western) Division . 2nd Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. Attack renewed by 6th Dorsets and 10th West Yorks with heavy casualties. He was wounded in the left thigh and the bullet exited his lower left calf. The 9th (Service) Battalion East Lancashire Regiment in Macedonia; This battalion was part of 65th Brigade, 22nd Division and served in Macedonia from 1915 to 1919, taking part in both Battles of Doiran (1917 and 1918). 2nd Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company. Mother's maiden name was Foley. Shortly afterwards, the four Territorial battalions from the regiment in 125th (Lancashire Fusiliers) Brigade landed at Helles and took part in the Second Battle of Krithia (6–8 May) under command of the 29th Division. Pte. 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 24th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. 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. South Lancs Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) (d.14th Nov 1916). 9th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment. A modern battle is the most appalling thing you can attempt to imagine and it is quite impossible to describe the awful shrieking of shell and rattle of machine guns. Explore the Records. 10th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. You say your father has been contributing to the Petrograd collection for Christmas Puddings for Tommies in France. These became its regular 1st and 2nd Battalions respectively. ), 8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (W.R.R.). If only it were possible to live and let live and enjoy life in peace and love for our fellows. The atmosphere is decidedly foggy considering the small space, and the incessant smoking, and sleep is practically impossible, as there are four me, i.e., my servant, two orderlies and myself, and there is no room for anyone to stretch his legs. 9th Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment. 19th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, (N&D Reg). A-C. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment.D-H. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. It is from that dug-out that I have written all this, while the Huns are shelling us heavily. Our 26th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. A duplicate battalion had been raised by the 8th (Ardwick) Battalion which on 31 July 1939 became the 7th Battalion. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. I'm sure your father and mother will be so glad to hear about your 'being confirmed. 6th Infantry Labour Company., Devonshire Regiment. , everything went like clockwork, and their only course was to run away in peace and love our! 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