Rflm. (d.20th Sep 1914), Brians Thomas Hutchinson. Welcome to Irelands Great War a program dedicated to exploring Irelands role in the Great War 1914 1918, its aftermath and legacy. More Royal Irish Rifles records. His medal citation reports that: ..Early next morning, hearing a rumour that his platoon officer was lying out wounded, he went out seven times to look for him under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, each time bringing back a wounded man. and 34th Coy. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barnett Robert Henry. Formed in County Antrim in September 1914 from the Antrim Volunteers. 4th Btn. In October 1899, the Second Anglo-Boer War broke out between the British Empire and the independent Boer states of the South African Republic (Republic of Transvaal) and the Orange Free State. McCracken William John. 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles were in Aden at the out break of the Great Was in August 1914. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. After all is over - and the remainder of the Empire is understandably irritated with Ireland - I hope these countless Duffs, from both the North and the South, and in all three services, will be remembered. If he continued to serve after 1920 his son, as next of kin could make application to the MOD for his service record at the cost of 30, https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records. 2nd Lt. 14th Btn. . 5th (Extra Reserve) Battalion Rflmn. I see no reason why he received the 1914-15 Star except by an error. The unit's final incarnation was as D (London Irish Rifles) Company, the London Regiment. Our databases allow us to investigate almost the entire Army records and we can conduct research into any officer or soldier of any British Army regiment. Braving No-Mans Land Sergeant Robert Quigg V.C, By Leonard Quigg/the Robert Quigg V.C. (d.7th Jun 1917), Corscadden Francis Theodore. Search this site. Formed at Belfast in September 1914 as part of K2 and came under command of 48th Brigade in 16th (Irish) Division. dailyinfo[17]=' PLY/3566 Private Samuel ROBINSON H.M.S. Our antecedent regiments earned eight: Albert (1st - 13th July); Bazentin Ridge(14th -17th July); Pozires (23rdJuly 7th August); Guillemont (3rd 6th September); Ginchy (9th September); le Transloy (1st October 11th November); Ancre Heights (1st October 11th November); Ancre (13th 18th November). dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom '
Rfm. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm '
This production was made possible with support from The Minstrel Boys Living History Group, the Dep. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated however its history can be traced back 88 years prior to this date. For Falls, the main attack was that by 109th Brigade, with 107th Brigade following up. 1st Battalion The last casualty that Quigg saved was Robert Matthews, from the village of Mosside, less than six miles from Bushmills. On 8 February 1918 the battalion transferred again to 107th Brigade, 36th (Ulster) Division. KANE, J. Lance Corporal, 12/17998. Rfmn. 12th Btn. Record same as 11th Bn. (d.9th May 1915), Rankin Samuel. Later in the war, he served in Mesopotamia and Egypt and he continued his army career until 1934, finishing with the rank of Sergeant. Its area consisted of Antrim, Down, Belfast and Louth, with its depot located at the Belfast Infantry Barracks (later renamed Victoria Barracks). Some evidence that it was at Dundalk shortly before departure. though the '5/' prefix to his 9929 number intimates that at one time he was with the 5th Battalion.. Collins William Robert. Also known as the 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot and the 18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot, it was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, its home depot in Clonmel. Royal Irish Rifles (d.21st Nov 1917), Rflmn. (d.1st Jul 1916). The Robert Quigg V.C. 3 February 1918 : transferred to 107th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British Army pre WW1 period Artist Rifles hat badge at the best online prices at eBay! 9th Btn. Belfast Recruiting. I have a question: once a PoW is released, how long before he returns to his unit (I know it would depend on the soldier's condition.)? The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection),
(d.7th Jun 1917), Currie David. He served with the regiment in Gibraltar in 1864, Mauritius in 1867, and the Cape of Good Hope in 1870. (d.7th Jun 1917), Brien Phelim. By the end of the day two companies had been lost, the Commanding Officer wounded (he died later), the Adjutant killed and the Assistant Adjutant found it impossible to produce an accurate report of the days fighting. Adair J. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. The Royal Irish Rifles was formed in 1881, under the Childers Reforms, with the amalgamation of the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th Regiment of Foot. Training was twelve weeks so the earliest he could have gone to France was February/March 1917. Rfm. Cooper, Bryan, The Tenth (Irish) Division in Gallipoli (Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1993). Those who earned them did so in a tradition born in the 17th century and carried on in the 21st century by the officers and all ranks of The Royal Irish Regiment. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. 14th Btn. On 14 August it landed in Rouen with 1,100 men as part of the 7th Brigade, 3rd Division. Cunliffe, Marcus, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, 1793-1968 (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1970). Formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. Royal Marine Light Infantry who died 17/03/1918 BELLAVISTA OLD BRITISH CEMETERY Peru '
July 1915 : moved to Seaford. In October 1905, a memorial was erected at Belfast City Hall in memory of the 132 who did not return. (d.7th Jun 1917), Brown Patrick. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources.
British Army WW1 period 23rd Hussars hat badge. In early 1888, now Corporal OCathain and the 2nd Battalion was stationed at Alexandria in Egypt. - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum Rflmn. 11th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Whelan William Clement. 2nd Battalion 12th (Mid Ulster) Btn. They moved to the Curragh in February 1915 then in May 1915 they moved to Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, England for final training. After an initial artillery bombardment, the battalion advanced to the previously captured German front lines and helped to secure the village of Neuve-Chapelle. Rfm. 3rd July : Forceville. World War One Photos, Obituaries & Service Records. 2nd Battalion We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The third Battalion was short-lived and was disbanded in . L/Cpl. On 1 July 1916, Quigg advanced with his platoon towards the German trenches through a torrent of gunfire and artillery. (The exception was after April 1918, but not relevant here as he was captured during the German Spring Offensive). Rflmn. We add around 200,000 new records each month. In 25th Brigade of the 8th Division, 1st Bn The Royal Irish Rifles took part in the attack on Ovillers. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. 8th (East Belfast) Btn. Moved to Dublin but was at Newtownards by February 1916. L/Cpl. Pte. The Victoria Cross was awarded to three men from the Royal Irish Rifles: Edward De Wind, 15th Bttn - 21st March 1918 at Grugies, France. Please note Sergeant Rory OCathain is a fictitious character. 14th Btn. Appears to have been at Cawnpore, Allahabad and possibly Shahjahanpur. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 British Army 1914 -15 Star, British War & Victory Medal, Royal Irish Rifles at the best online prices at eBay! - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. The regiment was one of eight infantry regiments raised and garrisoned in Ireland during this period. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. Eighteen was the conscription age under the Military Service Act 1916 which did not apply to Ireland.
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Rfm. 4th Bn. I was able to visit the battle fields in Belgium, where he fought for so long, in 2007. . This happened on the 14th of July 1916 after his battalion had been in action at Ovilliers. Rflmn. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. 2nd Btn. Michael Jordan 6th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.10th Aug 1915), Ireland's Unknown Soldiers: The 16th (Irish) Division in the Great War, Belfast Boys: How Unionists and Nationalists Fought and Died Together in the First World War. L/Cpl. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom '
Over 60,000 was raised. Moved in January 1915 to Ballyvonare. ABSOLOM. Rflmn. (d.22nd October 1918), Watson Joseph. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. Allsopp Matthew. R.A.M.C WW1. 2nd Btn. Rflm. Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. In August the 1st Battalion was stationed in Aden (now Yemen). Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. 5/9929 Rfm. 108th Brigade / 36th (Ulster) Division . Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. 23 August 1917 : transferred to 49th Brigade in same Division. If anyone has any further information as to how he died, I would be very grateful to hear from you. Albert Edward Cox 14th Btn. (d.7th Jun 1917) Beggs Thomas Alex Thompson. Formed in Newcastle in March 1915 as a Reserve Battalion, from depot companies of 8th, 9th and 10th Bns. 2nd Lt. Edmund DeWind VC 15th Btn. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. 16th Battalion (d.22nd Aug 1916), Gorman Gilbert. The 107 Infantry Brigade HQ diary ishere, orhere. In 1958 the Royal Ulster Rifles became part of the North Irish Brigade, and were expected to wear the Brigade badge. Irish men of all denominations fought side by side in the 10th (Irish), 16th (Irish) and 36th (Ulster) Division, and were decorated for their gallantry and bravery throughout the war. (d.22nd Mar 1917), Mailey John Henry. 14th Btn. Ironically, the sole Somme battle honour not awarded to an Irish regiment was Thiepval. John Campbell 14th Btn. Accepting he may have added a few months to his age on enlistment if he told the truth it means he enlisted aged eighteen. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) }
In 29th Division, on the left, 1st Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, veterans of Gallipoli (as was the Division), suffered losses second only to those of 1st Bn The Hampshire Regiment; 29th Divisions overall losses were higher than those of 36th. Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/prisoners-of-war-british-hands/, The George V, General Service Medal - the clasp indicates the qualification was by virtue of serving at Ramadi or north of a line east and west through Ramadi between 10 December 1919 and 13 June 1920, or as part of an establishment within Iraq between 1 July and 17 November 1920. Royal Irish Rifles. My grandfather Wilfred Lewis was 6 years younger than William so survived the great war, but we will never forget him or the sacrifice he made for our freedom.