Roy Evans Posted 10 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 10 October , 2006 William, page 2 of 5 01/07/16 (1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stubriscoe Posted 10 October , 2006 Share Posted 10 October , 2006 Roy, thanks very much for the scans. Regards, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted 12 October , 2006 Share Posted 12 October , 2006 MANY THANKS, ROY Much appreciated William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted 12 October , 2006 Share Posted 12 October , 2006 Could I ask if there is any information concerning my ggu Name: BANTING, FREDERICK CHARLES Initials: F C Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: South Staffordshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd/6th Bn. Date of Death: 29/04/1916 Service No: 3736 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: CE. 612. Cemetery: GRANGEGORMAN MILITARY CEMETERY I presume he was wounded and then died as the date of his death is the final day of the rising and this ceased at noon. He is intresting in that he was under age, his sister wrote to his CO and an accommodation was reached in that he was sent to Ireland to be 'safe'. My thnaks in advance Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubriscoe Posted 12 October , 2006 Share Posted 12 October , 2006 Melanie, In addition to information Roy may find, I have extracted and attached the chapter from "The war history of the sixth battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment". It may provide some more background for you (but does not mention your ggu by name). Regards, Stuart 2_6_in_Dublin.txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 12 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2006 Melanie, Sorry, can't help on this one as the 2/6th War Diary did not start until they left for France in February 1917. I will ask at the Regimental museum next time I'm there. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 12 October , 2006 Share Posted 12 October , 2006 Do have the war diaries that would cover the South Staffs, not sure which battalion, that served in Gallipoli in August 1915. I'm trying to trace L/CPL 10838 Griffiths who I am lead to believe died onboard a ship off Gallipoli. He is listed as being killed in action 09/08/1915 Thanks Mick The7th S Staffs were part of 33rd Brigade, 11th Div. Whilst the diaries of battalions were lost, the Brigade and Div diaries etc survived. They are at Kew and possibly with the museum. The 7th joined the Brigade at Grantham (Belton Park) in August 1914. I have pieced together the Brigades movements from 6th to 21st August and can send you a copy if you wish. The 9th SF and the 7th S Staffs became a composite battalion for a month after 21st Aug (to 21st Sept) owing to the losses of both. The 9th SF had 50% casualties in 8 days and no doubt the 7th S Staffs had about the same. stevem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 12 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2006 Melanie, I've just found a page on the 2/6th in Dublin in 'History of the South Staffordshire Regiment' by W.L. Vale. The Battalion was engaged from 2 a.m. on the 27th and was fighting from houses and roofs in the Northumberland Road area, south of the river subsequently being withdrawn early on the 28th. Of the other ranks involved, 11 were killed and 31 wounded. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 12 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2006 ........ Whilst the diaries of battalions were lost, ......... stevem Steve, Whilst you are quite correct in the statement that the diary was lost, when it was restarted (in June 1916) it included a narrative 'Short History of Operations on Active Service of Major Importance' which gives six pages of the Battalion's actions from the lost diary. Happy to scan and post if you wish. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wayman Posted 15 October , 2006 Share Posted 15 October , 2006 Roy Would it be possible to look up the details in 1/South Staffordshire war diary for 3rd, 4th, 5th November 1914? Much appreciated. Regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 15 October , 2006 Share Posted 15 October , 2006 Steve, Whilst you are quite correct in the statement that the diary was lost, when it was restarted (in June 1916) it included a narrative 'Short History of Operations on Active Service of Major Importance' which gives six pages of the Battalion's actions from the lost diary. Happy to scan and post if you wish. Roy Roy The same thing happened with my 9th SF. One officer survived the war and wrote a few pages. The two officers tasked with keeping a note of the Battalions 'doings' were both killed on Gallipoli. I would appreciate copies please. I have used the brigade papers to research so far. Stevem morse.steve@btinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 15 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2006 Steve, I'll scan and post the pages during the coming week. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 23 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 23 October , 2006 Roy The same thing happened with my 9th SF. One officer survived the war and wrote a few pages. The two officers tasked with keeping a note of the Battalions 'doings' were both killed on Gallipoli. I would appreciate copies please. I have used the brigade papers to research so far. Stevem morse.steve@btinternet.com Steve, Page 1 of 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roy Evans Posted 23 October , 2006 Author Share Posted 23 October , 2006 Roy Would it be possible to look up the details in 1/South Staffordshire war diary for 3rd, 4th, 5th November 1914? Much appreciated. Regards Ken Ken, For some reason, I don't seem to have those pages. I'll call-in at the museum to get another copy. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lewis Posted 23 October , 2006 Share Posted 23 October , 2006 Roy,Ken No diary exists for 1st - 9th Novemeber 1914. At this period of time the Btn had received 80% casualties and existed in name only. Of the 1,100 men making up the Btn when they landed in October,only 78 remained,every officer had either been killed or wounded and only one NCO was left to bring them out of action. A large price was paid by the Staffords at 1st Battle of Ypre,barring the Germans march to the coast. Regards Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wayman Posted 29 October , 2006 Share Posted 29 October , 2006 Ken, For some reason, I don't seem to have those pages. I'll call-in at the museum to get another copy. Roy Morning Roy That's very kind of you - far beyond the call of duty!! Many thanks Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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