DaveR Posted 21 January , 2013 Share Posted 21 January , 2013 This website is to make public our research on 11th (Service) Bn. South Lancashire Regiment. There are already a number of transcriptions available on the site, including the battalion War Diary and the regiment's Medal Rolls. Info on individual soldiers is being prepared and will eventually be made available. The URL is http://www.sthelenspals.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 21 January , 2013 Share Posted 21 January , 2013 Well done, Dave, it's great to see the site taking shape after massive amounts of transcription effort by all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maricourt Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 Excellent site. If you pm me I can let you have a photo and obituary of 2/Lt E O Champion. Regards ... Maricourt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Riley Posted 22 January , 2013 Share Posted 22 January , 2013 Excellent. Do I gather that the Medal Rolls are for the entire South Lancashire Regiment? That is Regular, Reserve, Territorial and Service Battalions? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fair Posted 23 January , 2013 Share Posted 23 January , 2013 Great site, good to see all the hard work coming together after a huge amount of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fair Posted 23 January , 2013 Share Posted 23 January , 2013 Excellent site. If you pm me I can let you have a photo and obituary of 2/Lt E O Champion. Regards ... Maricourt I'll PM you too if I may. I have written about the three Champion brothers in my recent book - see my signature - but don't recall seeing an obituary of EOC. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 30 January , 2013 Author Share Posted 30 January , 2013 Ian, yes, 14ST, 15ST, BWM/VM is for the complete regiment, Officers and ORs. SWB covers all ex SLR men we have found so far. The total entries amount to over 40,000. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Riley Posted 1 February , 2013 Share Posted 1 February , 2013 Well done! A lot of work.Thanks for the reply Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 3 February , 2013 Share Posted 3 February , 2013 (edited) It's all coming together very well Dave. Building up nicely for next year. Edited 3 February , 2013 by Kitchener's Bugle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 15 July , 2014 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2014 The site now has Nominal Roll of all men known to have served with the battalion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrette Posted 15 July , 2014 Share Posted 15 July , 2014 I have to say it is looking very professional Dave. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 15 July , 2014 Share Posted 15 July , 2014 Well done Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier75 Posted 15 July , 2014 Share Posted 15 July , 2014 Dave, Would you like the details and research of the 6 or so Widnes men who were members of 11th SLR and who are commemorated on the Widnes War Memorial? Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 16 July , 2014 Author Share Posted 16 July , 2014 Harry, indeed I would. thanks. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 16 July , 2014 Share Posted 16 July , 2014 Dave, Great site, awful lot of hard work there, congratulations and thank you. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier75 Posted 17 July , 2014 Share Posted 17 July , 2014 Dave, The men from Widnes who are listed on the War Memorial In Victoria Park, Widnes. Although Samuel Randles was not in 11th SLR, his brother, who was a member and survived the war is mentioned in this entry. Harry Pte Martin ByrneNo.2162511th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV]St Helen`s PioneersPioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : Not known.Enlisted : Prescot, Lancashire in 1915.Resided : 25 Midland Street, Widnes, Lancashire.Died of wounds in Belgium on 26th June, 1917, aged 19.Buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Plot XV.Row D, Grave 8. Commemorated at St Bede`s in Widnes.The brother of Pte James Byrne, killed in action 1st July, 1916, he waseducated at and a parishioner of St Bede`s in Widnes. Prior to enlisting he wasa labourer at the Pilkington works in Widnes.#Before the Third Battle of Ypres which commenced on the 31st July 1917, the11th Bn was engaged on pioneer work in preparation for the coming offensive.The casualties during this period were two officers and eight other rankskilled and two officers and 91 men wounded.## Pte James CooneyNo.2145211th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV]St Helen`s PioneersPioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : Widnes, Lancashire.Enlisted : St Helens, Lancashire.Resided : Widnes.Died of wounds in Belgium on 20th June, 1917, age not known.Buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Plot III, Row G, Grave 12.No local information. In the period leading up to the Third Battle of Ypres, the11th South Lancs were engaged in preparations for the offensive, most ofwhich involved the maintaining of the lines of communication. This work wasconstantly being disrupted by shell-fire and the battalion suffered casualties,losing two officers and eight other ranks killed and two officers and 91 otherranks wounded, including James Cooney.# Regimental History. Pte Lawrence HannonNo.2167911th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV](St Helen`s Pioneers)Pioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : Widnes, Lancashire.Enlisted : Prescot, Lancashire in 1915.Resided : 14 Water Street, Widnes.Died of wounds in France on 28th March, 1918, aged 20.Buried at Namps-Au-Val British Cemetery, Plot I, Row P, Grave 21. Commemorated at St Patrick`s Church in West Bank.Enlisting at the age of seventeen, he had served in the South Lancs for threeyears and went on active service in March, 1916.The son of John & Mary Hannon, he received his education at St Patrick`sschool and attended the church. (His surname is incorrectly spelt asHammond on the memorial plaque in St Patrick`s church)Lawrence Hannon died from gunshot wounds to his chest, and according tothe report in the Widnes Weekly News, "Fell back into the arms of his mates".#On the 28th March, 1918, the 11th Battalion took part in a fighting withdrawalin the face of the German`s "Michael" Offensive. In a week of confused actionsthe “St Helen`s Pioneers” lost over half their effective strength. It was duringthis period the Cpl John Thomas Davies, 11th South Lancs, won the VictoriaCross.### WWN 1918. ## Regimental History.* Pte William KeoghNo.2099911th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV](St Helen`s Pioneers)Pioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : St Helens, Lancashire.Enlisted : St Helens.Died of wounds in France on 29th June, 1916, aged 23.Buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Plot II, Row L, Grave 7.In late June, 1916, the 11th South Lancs carried out pioneer work inpreparation for the forthcoming Somme Offensive, this would have involvedroad building and other construction work, often under enemy fire. Casualtiesduring this period included William Keogh, he was the son of James & EllenKeogh.# WWN 1916.******Pte Patrick MakinsonNo.2115411th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV](St Helen`s Pioneers)Pioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : Widnes, Lancashire.Enlisted : Sutton, Lancashire.Resided : 11 Ellison Street, Widnes.Killed in action in Belgium on 27th May, 1917, aged 33.Buried at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Plot IV, Row G, Grave 7.A member of a working party that came under enemy artillery fire, PatrickMakinson managed to find cover in a trench, as he did so, a shell landed in thetrench, killing him instantly. The 11th South Lancs were the only battalion ofthe Regiment to take an active part in the battle of Arras and carried on withpioneer tasks at this time.# He left a widow, Catherine.## WWN 1917. ## Regimental History.****** Pte John O`GradyNo.2217011th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV](St Helen`s Pioneers)Pioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division. Enlisted : Prescot, Lancashire.Resided : Widnes.Killed in action in France on 9th March, 1917, aged 24.Buried at Dainville Communal Cemetery, Row A, Grave 15.Commemorated at St Bede`s church in Appleton Village, Widnes.No local information on John O`Grady, in March, 1917, the 11th South Lancswere engaged on pioneer tasks in the Ypres salient in preparation for theoffensive in July of that year.# Regimental History.******Pte Terence Joseph PierceNo.2238911th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV](St Helen`s Pioneers)Pioneer Battalion30th [New Army] Division.Born : Widnes, Lancashire.Enlisted : Warrington, Lancashire in April, 1916.Resided : 42 Albert Road, Widnes.Died of wounds in Belgium on 26th June, 1917, aged 21.Buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Plot XV, Row D, Grave 17.Commemorated at St Bede`s church in Widnes.Shown as “Regt Unknown” on the memorial, the above details are correct. Why he was listed in this manner is not clear as his parents, Martin & Sarah Piercelived in Widnes and presumably wrote to him when he was on active service.Going on active service in late 1916, he was soon invalided home eitherwounded or ill. He eventually returned to France in in early 1917.Before his enlistment he was employed by the Johnson`s Agency in AlbertRoad, Widnes and latterly at Mr White`s butchers in Widnes Road. Educatedat St Bede`s school, he was a member of the parish and club.#Before the Third Battle of Ypres commenced on the 31st July, 1917, the 11thSouth Lancs, being a Pioneer Battalion, were engaged on tasks in preparationfor the offensive. Most of the work consisted of maintaining communicationswhich were being constantly disrupted by enemy artillery fire. It was duringthis work that Terence Pierce suffered gas poisoning after being caught in aGerman artillery bombardment.### WWN 1917. ## Regimental History Pte Samuel RandlesNo.103178th Bn, [service] The South Lancashire Regiment [PWV]75th Bde 25th [New Army] Division. Resided : 26 Market Street, Widnes.Killed in action in France on 3rd July, 1916, aged 22.Buried at Connaught Cemetery, Plot XII, Row C, Grave 9.Commemorated at St Paul`s and St Mary`s churches in Widnes.One of Henry & Helen Randles three son`s to enlist in the army at theoutbreak of the hostilities, he was educated at Simms Cross school andemployed prior to his enlistment at the Gaskell Deacon Works in Widnes. Hewas a member of the National Amalgamated Union of Labour. His two otherbrothers, Albert, in France with the 11th South Lancs when Samuel was killedand Harry who was in hospital in Kelso, Scotland after having his legsshattered by a shell in January, 1916, had enlisted at the same time.Samuel Randles went to the Dardanelles in June, 1915 and in December thatyear contracted fever and was hospitalised in Malta. He was returned toEngland and in February, 1916 went to France.#He was killed by a shell when the 8th South Lancs were in reserve in AveluyWood acting as brigade reserve near to the German stronghold at Thiepval.##His death was reported unofficially to his mother by one of his pals, probablyby letter.# WWN 1916. ## Regimental History.****** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 21 July , 2014 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2014 Harry, many thanks. Info now on our database. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier75 Posted 21 July , 2014 Share Posted 21 July , 2014 A pleasure, great site Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jaybs Posted 6 September , 2014 Share Posted 6 September , 2014 Hi Dave, Was so looking forward to the "St Helens Pals" book launch this morning, unfortunately I took ill as I was was getting ready, my cousin Heather attended as she had supplied some photo to you and she told me it all really went well. I felt better this afternoon but only noticed at 4pm that I could have come over after lunch, was so looking forward to picking up a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 8 September , 2014 Author Share Posted 8 September , 2014 There will be other opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 8 September , 2014 Share Posted 8 September , 2014 I was helping at Liverpool Museum and so was unable to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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