Are you able to tell me anything about him from this? All available to download. G When did my grandfather join up? Please see the Research tab on this blog if you are looking for specific information on a soldier. Any info would help. Between 28th March 1891 and 3rd July 1901 The Northumberland Fusiliers recruited a further 5,040 men, an average of 488 men a year. Could you help? The vast majority of these entries are for the period 1919-1942. "Thank you for visiting this blog. service. The 4th Battalion was disbanded on the 26th January 1907, the 3rd Battalion in April 1907. I saw the following name scratched out on a rock in Bloemfontein South Africa. It was the second largest infantry regiment of the British Army during World War I, surpassed only by the 88 battalions of the London Regiment. Regimental numbering sequences between 1881 and 1918. Son of James William & Mary Ann Bishopp of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK. Hi there! It also states something underneath about being in 'South Lancs-R' which I guess is regiment. I'm an East Anglian by birth and relations, and it's good to know that part of me originates from the north. attended camp in 1908 for 8 days and 61 attended for 15 days. Ian, thanks for pointing this out, and for your compliments; now rectified.Paul, Sorry if you have seen this post before but I posted it last week and I know that you reply virtually immediately.I am interested in 283 Private William Hindmarch 2nd Battalion NFIs this a 1904 enlistmentBest wishesDraperju, Draperju, apologies for the delay in replying, I've been travelling overseas.Short answer is that yes, if he was a regular enlistment, 1904 sounds right and as you mention 2nd mention 2nd Battalion, that would seem to fit. Thanks,Sarah, Oops! Other rank prisoners of war 1914. I have just found out that one of my grandfathers was a Corporal in the Fusiliers, and was mostly likely a Northumbrian/Geordie. And finally... to search for photos of Many thanks. 681 joined on the 17th May 1910 Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! "I'm really pleased with the work you have provided, it's been worth every penny and is an excellent service that I would recommend to anyone interested. Ancestors website. Post The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland Abbots Tower Alnwick Castle Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NG. War, of whom 687 were killed. if you need help. The number is NF 44305 and belonged to my late grandfather, Private Joseph Whitehill. He would have joined the regiment in 1905 and probably appears on the 1911 census with his battalion. Hi my Great Grandad, from Moray in Scotland, seems to have served in the Northumberland Fusiliers as opposed to a local Scottish regiment. The following year, The Territorial Year Book for 1910 recorded that the 149th Brigade / 50th (Northumbrian) Division 9th September : Becourt Wood. Paul, Absolutely amazing site! Many thanks, Breda Monks, Regret I can find nothing for this man. June 1915. Click on the links to read more. Drop me a line Suggests military experience.Best wishes Draperju, Hello Alain, how are you?Quite possible that he was a regular who joined in 1910. ", 3/5th Bn numbers were taken from the same sequence used by the original 5th and later the 1/5th, 2/5th etc. Regular soldiers were being issued with numbers in this range in 1902 but these SR numbers are much later.Paul, Sorry about getting mixed up about Special Reserve I now understand they were similar to Territorials.On another note I have a data base on 19 Battalion and a small database on Northumberland Hussars.Are you interestedDraperju. Thank you for your comment. The Northumberland Fusiliers also raised a number of ‘Pals’ battalions and these battalions operated different number series again, all of these numbers prefixed by the number of the battalion. An archive of First World War research information on soldiers in the Northumberland Fusiliers. Originally raised in 1674 as the 5th Regiment of Foot, it was given the regional designation 'Northumberland' in 1782 and granted the distinction of being a Fusilier regiment in 1836, becoming 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. I'm now working to establish his dates for posting overseas (1st Btn) and transfer to 12th/13th. Telephone 01665 602 152 Company: recruited at Haltwhistle. This website uses cookies and gathers some data so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. I welcome insights about regimental numbering but I do not have time to respond to individual research queries here. And finally... to search for photos of First World War research. It also states something underneath about being in 'South Lancs-R' which I guess is regiment. Rugbeians in the Great War I am trying to work out how to get the battalian that my great grandfather was in. When the First World War broke out in August 1914, the Northumberland Fusiliers, a fusilier infantry regiment of the British Army, consisted of 7 battalions, eventually expanding to 52 battalions, although not all existed at the same time, of which 29 served overseas. & Woodburn. 1461 joined on the 6th August 1914 Overall, the Northumberland Fusiliers was the fifth most successful recruiting infantry regiment. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Bedfordshire, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), Border, Buffs (East Kent), Cambridgeshire, Cameron Highlanders, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), Cheshire, Connaught Rangers, Devonshire, Dorsetshire, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, Derbyshire, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding), Durham Light Infantry, East Lancashire, East Surrey, East Yorkshire, Essex, Gloucestershire, Gordon Highlanders, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Highland Light Infantry, Honourable Artillery Company, Inns of Court, Irish Guards, King’s (Liverpool), King’s Own (Royal Lancaster), King’s Own Scottish Borderers, King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire), King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Lancashire Fusiliers, Leicestershire, Leinster, Lincolnshire, London, Loyal North Lancashire, Manchester, Middlesex, Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, North Staffordshire, Northumberland Fusiliers, Oxfordshire Light Infantry, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Queen’s (Royal West Surrey), Rifle Brigade, Royal Berkshire, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Royal Fusiliers, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Royal Irish Regiment, Royal Irish Rifles, Royal Munster Fusiliers, Royal Scots, Royal Scots Fusiliers, Royal Sussex, Royal Warwickshire, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Royal West Kent, Seaforth Highlanders, Sherwood Foresters, Shropshire Light Infantry, Somerset Light Infantry, South Lancashire, South Staffordshire, South Wales Borderers, Suffolk, Welsh, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Yorkshire, York and Lancaster. 976 joined on the 4th April 1912 It looks like he's this man, Susie: https://britisharmyancestors.co.uk/search-result/?q=r*+robson+north*+fus*+*3469. the 31st March, had been serving members of the 1st VF Battalion. Three numbers starting with 5237, wanted to query this because he joined in Sept 1899, while the site list would indicate the number should have been issued 1897/88. Company: recruited at Haydon Bridge with drill stations at Allendale, Langley In 1908, as The Territorial Year Book for 1909 records, the Pen & Sword Books DETAIL PDF SURNAME RANK FORENAMES SERVICE NUMBER UNIT REGIMENT ALSO KNOWN AS; View: Agnew: Private: Michael: 27/792: 27th Battalion: Northumberland Fusiliers: Tyneside Irish The regiment’s recruitment ranking leapt from 54th to 4th place. 2. This post will look at regimental numbers in the regular battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers between 1881 and 1914. Other rank prisoners of war 1914. "I'm really pleased with the work you have provided, it's been worth every penny and is an excellent service that I would recommend to anyone interested. Company: recruited in Hexham, with a drill station at Acomb. I am trying to find out where he was buried. My grandfather was a sgt in the fuseliers and returned safely to Wooler to his family. Fusiliers. I also offer a comprehensive, fast and cost-effective. 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Wednesday 11-04-1917. Incidentally I should say that I spotted an error in what Inhave listed above; 51172 is actually LUCAS rather than Lewis.I have also turned up the following:51201 Pte Alfred Edward Walton, enlisted 10 December 1915, mobilised 5 July 1917, posted 3rd Northumberland Fusiliers same date. Kia ora PaulI have a distant relative who seems to have 3 Service Numbers with the Northumberland Fusiliers - Edmund Wanlace 6151, 5/6994 and 242217. C strength of the battalion in 1909 had risen to 19 officers and 548 men. Various records for over 71,000 men who served with this oldest of British regiments. F Just posted and I think I forgot to say he was in the Northumberland Fusiliers.Sarah, Hello SarahThere is another medal index card for this man which gives his original number 7/1891. Without going over this with a fine tootchcomb, possibly regular/special reserve to start, then Territorial Force (5th Battalion), then re-numbered TF (the six-digit number). The battalion was headquartered at Hexham and drew men from the following Thanks, Andy 1909, "Thank you for visiting this blog. Regimental number series. Do have any info on the 3/5 NF service numbers & its transfer to 22nd Provisional Btn. The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army. I think his army number was 3382. Could anyone help me to identify the enlistment date for 55385 Private Harry Clements Jays. 14th September : In line near the Western corner of High Wood.. 15th September : Attack and taking of the right section of Hook Trench.Attack of Starfish Line.. 16th September : Mametz Wood. your Northumberland Fusiliers ancestors, check my British Army 13th September : Mametz Wood. This post will look at regimental numbers in the regular battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers between 1881 and 1914. On what date did he join his regiment? 1/4th Battalion. confusingly his Medal rolls card says Serg Rifle brigade Hamps and Hamps. At the The following books can all be obtained from the Naval and Military Press. Hello Pam. These women were all widowed during the First World War. Search thousands of identified photos, obituaries and service records of First World War officers, soldiers, sailors, nurses, airmen and civilian workers. The War, of whom 687 were killed. For instance, 22/96 was the 96th man to be issued with a number from a new series issued by the 22nd (Service) Battalion (3rd Tyneside Scottish), Northumberland Fusiliers. This post will look at numbering in the two regular battalions of The Black Watch between 1881 and 1914. This is a list of Royal Northumberland Fusiliers battalions in World War II.At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939 the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, a fusilier infantry regiment of the British Army, consisted of seven battalions.A further three were raised during the war. Worth trying the regimental museum, if there is one, but they won't have papers for him. Here are some sample regimental numbers and joining dates for the the 4th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Mike, he served with the 11th Battalion; this from the medal roll. whilst 360 officers and men attended for 15 days. His medal card says Northumberland Fusiliers 55758. When Britain went to war in August 1914, men joining the new wartime-service only battalions were issued with numbers from the same series that had, up until that point, been the sole preserve of the regiment’s two regular battalions. The 3rd Battalion was raised at York on the 10th January 1900 and the 4th Battalion at York on the 17th February 1900. The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) was formed in July 1881. Simon Maude. He is mentioned in dispatches (supplement to the London Gazette May 22nd 1917) as being co. sergeant and acting regimental sergeant major at that time. Rugbeians in the Great War Thought you ought to know, this entry isn't appearing in the Index.You've done some incredible work here, its really interesting. When did my relative enlist? annual camp at Berwick that year, 72 officers and men attended for eight days Joined 84th Brigade, 28th Division. His Name was Walter Fearnehough and the card says he was service number 9192 in Northumberland Fusiliers. 6th N.F - is there anything more I can find out please? The 5th Battalion was a Territorial Force unit which was formed on the 1st April 1908. whilst 360 officers and men attended for 15 days. D original 4th Battalion now becoming the 1/4th Battalion and the new reserve FindMyPast doesn't seem to have any attestation info. Furthermore, he would have served with E Company. Thanks in advance, Susie. An account of the 5th Regiment of Foot and the Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880, A History of the Northumberland Fusiliers 1674-1902. 156,000 records of British Army soldiers at home and abroad. it was always taken for granted that he was in the Tyneside Irish. The 4th majority of men signing up from April 1908 would have been men who, up until 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Portsmouth. I am little stuck on the military career of one of the men I am studyingThomas Moscrop Hampshire RegimentDied 20/10/1918 His SDGW refers to Formerly 2787 Northumberland Fusiliers. 1888 Black Mountain expedition (NW Indian frontier). the 31st March, had been serving members of the 1st VF Battalion. ", "I’m impressed with the level of detail that you have found and your report provides a great summary of their contents, which would otherwise have been very difficult to piece together. Northumberland Fusiliers - 6th (City) Battalion (T... Northumberland Fusiliers - 5th Battalion (Territor... 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This would need to be researched. This is a list of Northumberland Fusiliers battalions in World War I. Thank you. Jannie. Service: Full Access Member Only ... Northumberland Fusiliers during World War 1 ... Why not have a look at our Hire Researcher service and see if we can help you further. A sad collection of just under 10,000 records in PIN 86. But it turned out it was his brother Robert Ruthen 27/600 who who served with them. Here are some sample regimental numbers and On this blog you will find a lot of information about regimental numbers and the dates on which these were issued to soldiers joining the British Army between 1881 and 1918. Can you tell me which Battalion he served with as well as any other information you may have. He was from Wooler and I wouldn't rule out that he is your man who subsequently re-enlisted. DID YOUR ANCESTOR SERVE? 305 men Part of 9th Brigade, 3rd Division. 826 joined on the 28th February 1911 Regimental number series. ... Army Service Numbers for regular battalions are uncomplicated and largely sequential up until 1914. Landed at Le Havre 14 August 1914.
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