robwilliams Posted 24 November , 2002 Share Posted 24 November , 2002 Hope I can be of help to someone. Over the years I have built up a database of members of the above Regiment. It currently has 39000 entries. By necessity, it is still not complete. However, if you want me to look someone up, just ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 24 November , 2002 Share Posted 24 November , 2002 Hi Rob Can I have a copy of this data base of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. I will buy you half a lager. Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 25 November , 2002 Share Posted 25 November , 2002 Hi Rob Would you have any info regarding Pte Harry Phelps, No.2191. He went over with the 1/8th RWR on 22 March, 1915. He was wounded. Could you pinpoint it to the attack on 1st July, 1916? He later transferred to the RASC on 22/11/18 and demobbed on 18 March, 1919. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 8 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 8 December , 2002 Terry, you well know it would cost more than half a pint! Pte Harry Phelps, reported wounded in Bham Daily Post of 17 August 1916. It took approx 6 weeks for report of wound/death to appear in the paper. In addition, 1/8th RWR did nothing after 1.7.16 until about 15.8.16 (there were none of them left), so I have to agree that Phelps was wounded on 1.7.16. Do you know his six figure TF number as I have a Phelps H wounded twice in 1917? Maybe that led to RASC? Interestingly he does not appear in RWR 1915 Star medal roll. Rob:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 9 December , 2002 Share Posted 9 December , 2002 Hi Rob I do not have Pte Harry Phelps's six figure number. His A.S.C. number was M/410508. He transferred on 22/11/18. He is listed, by the way, in the RASC 1915 Star Roll (WO 329-2902) "Regiment or Corps when decoration was earned." This gives his 1/8 RWR number, 2191, and the date he went to France, 22/3/15. Thanks for looking Rob. Speak to you soon Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 9 December , 2002 Share Posted 9 December , 2002 Hello Rob, Any mention of 16162 , Edwards , J thanks Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 9 December , 2002 Share Posted 9 December , 2002 Hello Rob, A bit for your database: Advertisement (1918) Foot Charred to the Bone. Terrible Burns Healed by Zam-Buk. After two years service with The Royal Warwicks in Gallipoli and France, Mr H.B.Deakin , of 34 Alton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham was discharged from the service with a silver plate in his knee and four bullet wounds in his left arm. After a short rest he took up work as a tube-caster and then met with an accident which, but for Zam-Buk's timely help might have crippled him for life. (the article goes on somewhat - basically injuries caused to his foot by molten metal . Normal treatment made no difference until a friend recommended Zam-Buk , which of course cured the problem ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 10 December , 2002 Share Posted 10 December , 2002 Hello Rob: Thanks for making an offer to search your data base. I would be grateful for any information on this chap: Lieutenant George R. C. MARTIN 6th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment Killed on 1 July 1916. Kind regards and thanks in advance, David Bluestein davidbluestein@rogers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 11 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2002 Stuart, The only reference I have come across to 16162 Edwards J was in the Birmingham Daily Post of 21.12.16, when he was listed as being 'wounded'. Still, I suppose it's better than nothing. By my reckoning it took about about 6 weeks at this stage of the war for an event to make it into the paper, so this probably happened towards the end of the first week of November 16. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 11 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2002 David, Lt GRC Martin: Lt George Russell Courtney Martin, 6th Bn. Killed 1 July 1916, buried Miraumont Com Cem/C/5. Age 25. Son of George. Mentioned in Birmingham Weekly Post on 22.7.16. Lived Hartop Court, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warks. Also mentioned in casualty list in Birmingham Daily Post on 14 July 1916 (the entries for officers came through quicker than for ORs!) as wounded and missing. Hope that's OK. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 11 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 11 December , 2002 Stuart, Many thanks for the "Zam-Buk". I'll have to try that! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brown Posted 11 December , 2002 Share Posted 11 December , 2002 "Many thanks for the "Zam-Buk". I'll have to try that!" Rob, Thanks for the info. It will be interesting to see if your records confirm the subject in the Zam-Buk story. There are other stories relating to Zam-Buk being a wonderful cure. thanks Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Nick Posted 12 December , 2002 Share Posted 12 December , 2002 Hi Rob re your offer for look ups do you have any info on Pte Frederick Newman 4418 1/6 Bn Royal Warwickshire Reg Pte Frederick Box 28660 15 Bn Royal Warwickshire Reg thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 13 December , 2002 Share Posted 13 December , 2002 Hi Rob Any information you have on the following two men would be very much appreciated and will definately be worth a pint next time I'm in the UK. Pte Frederick Howlett Pittaway 2nd Bn Royal Warwickshire Reg KIA 03/09/16 - Thiepval Memorial 2879 - Pte HP Pittaway 2nd Bn Royal Warwickshire Reg Died while POW 11/04/15 Berlin South Western Cemetery XIII.D.9 Cheers Andrew Pittaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 19 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 19 December , 2002 John, All I have for F Newman is Frederick Newman killed 1.7.16. He was listed in the Bham Daily Post as missing on 21.8.16. Listed on Thiepval Memorial. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 19 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 19 December , 2002 John, Fredrick Box...all the info I have is from CWGC. Do you have that already. Incidentally, I work near Dogpool Lane, Stirchley, which is where he came from. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 19 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 19 December , 2002 Andrew, Pte F Pittaway...All I have extra to the CWGC, is that he was listed in Bham Daily Post on 24.10.16 as missing. Pte Henry P...landed in France 11.11.14 with 2 Bn and therefore awarded 1914 Star. He is in the Bham Weekly Post of 10.7.15, where there is a photo of him. He had previously served in the Boer War and had the Queen's South Africa Medal. Listed in Bham Daily Post 11.5.15 as missing and 11.8.15 as PoW & Died. Also from Stirchley. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted 20 December , 2002 Share Posted 20 December , 2002 Thanks for that Rob. Cheers Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Nick Posted 21 December , 2002 Share Posted 21 December , 2002 .Hi Rob thanks for the info on F Newman and F Box.I do have the CWGC info Best wishes and Merry Christmas John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted 26 December , 2002 Share Posted 26 December , 2002 Rob, Would you have a look for Edward Chambers, 29262, 1st/7th Royal Warwicks. Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Phillips Posted 27 December , 2002 Share Posted 27 December , 2002 Rob Would you look up Private 463 Earnest Lazenby Styles Died 27.7.16 SDGW and CWGC have in in the 14th Battalion RWR who were at rest that day. Terry Carter - 'Birmingham Pals' has him in the 16th RWR which would fit in with an attack on Longueval. Thanks for any clarification Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 27 December , 2002 Share Posted 27 December , 2002 Private Ernest Lazenby Styles, No.463 was an original volunteer to the 3rd Birmingham Battalion. He served in B Coy and was in 5 Platoon (he is in the Birmingham City battalions Book of Honour and is in the platoon photograph somewhere). he was killed in action on 27/7/16 at Longueval. For some reason He is down as 14th Royal Warwicks in SDGW and CWGC. He came from Bloxwich. Also in the same platoon was L/Cpl G H Styles, No.462, more than likely his brother since they had consecutive numbers. Also in the same platoon was Pte George Reginald Styles, No.450. He was killed (L/cpl) on 3/9/16 during attack on Falfemont Farm area. However he came from Aston, B'ham. After the war G H Styles No.462, was a member of the 3rd B'ham Club and he lived at 82 Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall. Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted 27 December , 2002 Share Posted 27 December , 2002 Rob Could you look up the following chap for me. The medal rolls have him down as 1st Garrison Bn. If that is so, can you tell me what this battalion was. Private Richard James Coles 39024 Thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Fielding Posted 27 December , 2002 Share Posted 27 December , 2002 George Reginald Styles appears on the war memorial in Bewdley, Worcestershire: Lance Corporal George Reginald STYLES 16th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment 450 b. Peterborough, Northants e. Birmingham r. Aston, Birmingham killed in action France and Flanders Sunday 3rd September 1916 Aged 24 Son of Henry and Martha A Styles of Rose Villa, Wyre Hill, Bewdley Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France XXV. K 7. Gravestone in Churchyard of St. Leonards, Ribbesford, Bewdley records ‘In loving memory of / George Henry Styles / who died August 7th 1924 / Aged 54 / Resting In Peace / Also George Reginald / Son of the above / killed in the Great War / September 3rd 1916 Aged 23 / Greater love hath no man than this / Also Martha Ada wife of / George Henry Styles / who fell asleep November 2nd 1935 / aged 67 / until the morning without clouds’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknobbyclark Posted 31 December , 2002 Share Posted 31 December , 2002 Hello Rob You might just might be my lifeline! For some time now I've been trying to find out details about my grandfather who was with the 2/6 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was Sergeant Frederick Hide (could also be spelt Hyde on his record) and was awarded the Silver War Badge after losing a heel towards the end of the war. The thing that's been bugging me is when and where he was wounded?! I've visited both the PRO and the RWR museum at Warwick with little success. At the Warwick museum I found the war diaries of the 2/6 battalion. Although these journals were fascinating, I would love to be able to cross reference them with a date relating to when my grandfather was wounded (eg. what engagements the 2/6 had at the time). However, anything on the data base regarding Sergeant Frederick Hide would be most welcome! Best regards Nick nicknobbyclark@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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