Martyn Gibson Posted 22 December , 2003 Share Posted 22 December , 2003 I am trying to find out which regiment a family member, William Hadley, from my wifes side of the family would have been in. She remembers her uncle Will as having scars down his face and body and that these had been inflicted by a Turkish sword! during the Gallipoli campaign. He hailed from Dudley in the West Midlands, can any one suggest any local regiments from that area that were involved in the Gallipoli campaign, better still if any one can place him with a regiment!!!!!!! LOL Thanks for your time and may I wish all the forum members a very merry christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Burgoyne Posted 22 December , 2003 Share Posted 22 December , 2003 Hi Martyn The 9/Worcs. were there, I not sure if any Staffs. were there but look at Chris' the Long, Long Trail it should have more on the Gallipoli campaign. Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenwoodman Posted 22 December , 2003 Share Posted 22 December , 2003 &th South Staffs and 7th North Staffs were at Suvla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 22 December , 2003 Share Posted 22 December , 2003 Martyn, Ref to Ray Westlake's 'British Regiments at Gallipoli' suggests that the following may be of interest: 9th [serv] Batt Royal Warwickshire Regt 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regt 9th [serv] Batt Worcestershire Regt 7th [serv] Batt South Staffordshire Regt 7th [serv] Batt North Staffordshire Regt 1st/1st Warwickshire Yeomanry 1st/1st Worcestershire Yeomanry I did not come across any mention of swords though no doubt they were used from time to time by Turkish or German officers. However both the 4th Worcestershire and the 7th North Staffs refer to fighting involving bayonet work and they may be the best place to start. Best of Luck with your research Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Burgoyne Posted 22 December , 2003 Share Posted 22 December , 2003 Hi Martyn A look at the medal index cards and roll, will hopefully give you William's unit (s). Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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