dailyinfo[28]=' 76274 Corporal Horace John Baker WHITTINGHAM 1st Bn. Both maps show trenches. We are mighty hard to bate, I may say without concate, Faith the enemy are welcome when they come. Approximately 222 men were left standing after this. Names Type Name; First Names: Fred S J: Initials: FSJ: Last Name: Peal: Source: 3443606: Contribution Military Service. var daym=mydate.getDate()
[citation needed] A special monument in their honour was erected at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. "The Connaught Rangers" by Richard Simkin (18401926). dailyinfo[11]=' Reservist Paul GROLIK 5./I.R.62 German Army who died 11/05/1917 EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY France '
I have also enhanced the data with information extracted from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission [7] On 21 March 1918, the same Battalion was practically annihilated during the German Spring Offensive breakthrough at St. Emilie in France. By October, the battalion was involved in the fighting around Ypres. The microfilm may have been scanned, but have a contractual, data privacy, or other restriction preventing access. This article will provide an overview of the service of the Connaught Rangers in the First World War and help you to research those who served with the Regiment. Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1984. on 1 microfilm reel : ill., maps, ports. The Rangers took part in numerous engagements during the Second Boer War. 3. Newspapers should also be searched along with casualty lists. 1st Battalion, Connaught Rangers Medical Officer. It was one of five Irish regiments disbanded in 1922.[1]. Notes: A very interesting war diary concerning the Battalions activities when they were policing the Upper Silesia after the plebiscite of March 1921. When the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), and 94th Regiment of Foot amalgamated to form The Connaught Rangers in 1881 under the Cardwell-Childers reforms of the British Armed Forces, four pre-existent militia regiments of Connaught were integrated into the structure of the regiment. Its marching song It's A Long Way To Tipperary became famous. 01 Jan 1922. WebThe compiler of the sub- joined List, which shows the names of the British Infantry Regiments that served in Malta from 1799 to the present day, together 1841 88th ist Connaught Rangers 1841 74th 2nd Highland Light Infantry 1841 97th 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment 1844 2nd Bn. The second list are the names of a lower rank of landowner with 3,000 pounds and upwards, county by country. The following year the 2nd Battalion, as well as the machine-gun section of the 1st Battalion, deployed to the Sudan as part of the Dongola Expeditionary Force under the command of Lord Kitchener as part of the reconquest of the Sudan. Webservice British Army Lieutenant Colonel Connaught Rangers Source:2191257 1964 death Unknown Wokingham, Berkshire United Kingdom Source:7944942 1st February 1964 Key to icons We remember Pierce Charles Joyce Also remembered by 1 person Wellington used the 88th effectively as his Storm Troopers in the Iberian Peninsula where they were given the honour of providing the Forlorn Hope at Cuidad Rodrigo. Crookes, 4691 Staff Sergeant F, James regimental number of 9562 points to an enlistment date of around December 1908. Pte. In 1908 the 1st Battalion arrived in India while the 2nd Battalion returned home to Ireland. It was one of eight Irish regiments raised largely in Ireland, with its home depot in Galway. Notes: This war diary can only be viewed at the National Archives. The 88th was established in Connaught in 1793 and it bore on its colours and appointments a harp and a crown with the motto Quis Separabit "Who shall divide us". 7th (Ferozepore) Brigade, 3rd (Lahore) Division,Egypt, Palestine and Syria. The Connaught Rangers suffered a heavy loss in this fire when compared to other regiments. There are a few other rank casualties recorded. // Stop Define Variables for days of the month
Australian Infantry, A.I.F. General Staff who died 12/05/1916 LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY France '
On the first day of the Spring Offensive the 6th Battalion found, following the opening bombardment, that the order to withdraw had not reached them so that they were left alone to face the onslaught of two fresh German divisions. The Battalion served in Mesopotamia until April 1918 when the 3rd (Lahore) Division was sent to Egypt to take part in the Palestine Campaign. Web1. The 2nd Battalion was reformed after the war. dailyinfo[8]=' 1473 Private Arthur EDDINGTON 1st/13th Kensington Bn. Because of the popularity of the name, it was strong in different locations throughout Ireland. Div Royal Marine Light Infantry who died 05/05/1915 HELLES MEMORIAL Turkey (including Gallipoli) '
These areas being the counties of Roscommon and Offaly in the province of Connaught and also Fermanagh and Monaghan in Ulster. The 88th were based in Bengal, British India, when they were amalgamated into the new regiment having deployed to India in 1879. Date 14th July, 1901. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission recorded 509 dead for the 5th (Service) Battalion between 2 January 1915 and 11 November 1918. On 4 August 1914, the 2nd Battalion was stationed at Aldershot in Hampshire and landed at Boulogne as part of the 5th Brigade of the 2nd Division on 14 August. WebBetween 1914 and 1918 a total of 31 men with the name Patrick Kelly served with the Connaught Rangers. It was an important regimental symbol for French infantry units and losing it in battle would have been dishonourable. The amalgamation of the two regiments into one with the title The Connaught Rangers, was part of the United Kingdom government's reorganization of the British army under the Childers Reforms, a continuation of the Cardwell Reforms implemented in 1879. Daly James Joseph. The regimental history has been reprinted but is still quite expensive. dailyinfo[24]=' 2503969 Sapper Joseph WATERS Canadian Railway Troops who died 24/04/1921 BUTTE (MOUNT MORIAH) CEMETERY United States of America '
The Connaught Rangers, 2nd Battalion formerly 94th Foot, 1572-1922. DCM, 16 Oct 1889 for Upper Burma, Bar LG '29 March 1900' for Karee Sidings. Begley Henry Frederick. (d.21st Jan 1916) Callaghan T.. Pte. [11] The Rangers detachment included the commanding officers of the 1st and 2nd Rangers, Lieutenant-Colonels W. N. S. Alexander and H. F. N. Jourdain. Crampion, 1313 Private C, 2nd Norfolk Regiment. On 26 September, the unit disembarked at Marseilles after a very brief period of service in Egypt. Following establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922, the five regiments, which included the Connaught Rangers, that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state were disbanded. Royal Field Artillery who died 10/05/1918 VIEILLE-CHAPELLE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, LACOUTURE France '
The Connaught Rangers, in common with all Irish regiments, had no Territorial Force battalions. This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. NAM. The 5th Brigade subsequently deployed to Kimberley and took part in further operations against the Boer guerillas. The war diary contains correspondence from Lieutenant-Colonel H. F. N. Jourdain to Brigadier-General Aspinall who was writing the Official History of the Gallipoli Campaign. Amalgamated with 1st Battalion, in November 1914. Due to heavy casualties both sustained by both the 1st and 2nd Battalions in the opening months of the war, they were amalgamated on 5 December 1914 at Le Touret. WebIn 1857, he married Emilia Jane, daughter of Thomas Mills Goodlake of Wadley, and had six issue with her as follows: Algernon Frederick, Roderick Beauclerk, Augusta Zelia, Geraldine Katharine, Ethel Mary, and Mabel Ceclia. These records run from 1901 to 1960, covering the latter stages of the Boer War and, of course, both World Wars. The regiment was disbanded in 1922 upon the formation of the Irish Free State and the regimental colours were laid up at Windsor Castle. It subsequently joined the 29th Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division at County Cork and in 1915 it was dispatched to Gallipoli, where it fought alongside the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and the Royal Munster Fusiliers. This is a list of battalions of the Connaught Rangers, which existed as an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1922. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) }
[3] Two battalions of the regiment were formed as part of Secretary of State for War Lord Kitchener's appeal for an initial 100,000 men volunteers in 1914. The Connaught Rangers name and traditions irrevocably came to an end in 1922 when the colours were laid up. It cost him a cut forehead and four teeth.[6]. C. Harry Chambers; Cornelius Coughlan; D. James Daly (mutineer) John Danaher (VC) F. Francis Fitzpatrick (VC) Thomas Flawn; H. Oscar Heron; Thomas Hughes (VC) M. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Battles For The Flag Cards Free THE ROVER Comic, The Connaught Rangers - Badajoz at the best online prices at eBay! Web1st Battalion, Connaught Rangers during the Great War 1914-1918. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. This family was seated at Newstead Abbey, Notts, and Cowtown, Northallerton, North Riding, county York, England. WebName. The 2nd Battalion returned home the following year when they were stationed in Ireland and in 1887 moved to England. dailyinfo[15]=' 6963 Private Albert CHRISTIE 1st Bn. Ambrose Patrick. dailyinfo[13]=' Gefreiter Richard STROEBER 12./R.I.R.22 German Army who died 13/04/1918 ERQUINGHEM-LYS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION France '
Another resource for the battalions would be the war diaries of the brigade headquarters they served with. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 88th and the 94th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated however, its history can be traced back over three hundred years prior to this date. 28th October, and the many who were wounded and those taken prisoner Private James Moyles, Ballina, 2nd Battn. Dongmyeong of Goguryeo, also named 'Jumong', which means "skilled archer" in Buyeo, the founding King of Goguryeo, one of the three Kingdoms of Korea. The 2nd Battalion had left Ireland and was in England when the "war to end all wars", the First World War, began in August 1914. 2 School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping Royal Air Force who died 22/04/1919 PENTON MEWSEY (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom '
Following the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, the regiment disbanded, along with the other five regiments that had their traditional recruiting grounds in the counties of the new state.[7]. Key to icons. The first two volumes cover the battalions pre-war service. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery. (d.10th Sep 1918) Boylan Robert. else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); }
The Connaughts fielded 6 battalions and lost approximately 2,500 officers and other ranks during the course of the war. When the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), and 94th Regiment of Foot amalgamated to form The Connaught Rangers in 1881 under the Cardwell-Childers reforms of the British Armed Forces, four pre-existent Sgt. WebAs a result, the Connaught Rangers can claim a service record that streches back to 1572. 6th (Service) Battalion Connaught Rangers. This resource will grow as the Museum's Collection is catalogued and computerised, and as new acquisitions are added. Notes: There is a catalogue error on the National Archives website for this war diary. WebEmissaries were dispatched to these garrisons and, though the men at the Jutogh hill-station remained loyal, the Rangers at Solon, led by James Daly, decided to ground arms. M. Convey, Ballina, 2nd Battn. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. No service record survives for James as it was destroyed in the Blitz. Devers John Joseph. Connaught Rangers, k.i.a. Pte. The Imperial War Museum holds a collection of Private Papers to men who served with the Connaught Rangers. The 88th and 94th Foot were both involved in the Zulu War in 1879. The 21-year-old Daly was shot by a firing squad in Dagshai Prison on 2 November 1920. In 1881, the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) were amalgamated. Within days, both garrisons were occupied by loyal British troops; Daly and his followers surrendered and were taken prisoner. August 1936. Royal Engineers who died 17/04/1916 ARRAS MEMORIAL France '
R.N. 24 Militia and Special Reserve Battalions, The Connaught Rangers ("the Devil's Own") was an Irish regiment of the British Army originally raised in 1793 as the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), when in 1881 it was amalgamated with the 94th Regiment of Foot under the unified title 'The Connaught Rangers'. [citation needed] The cost of the window was covered by subscriptions collected by The Connaught Rangers Regimental Association via The Regimental Journal "The Ranger" which was still being published twice yearly. The 1st Battalion served on the Western Front until 11 December 1915, when the unit embarked on board the Hired Transport atHuntsendat Marseilles with a strength of 24 officers and 813 other ranks. The Regiment lost over 300 men killed or wounded in action or missing on that day, following five weeks in the line. Lt. (d.6th September 1914) Brady F.. Pte. It first saw service in 1794 in Flanders in the disastrous Walcheren campaign against Napoleon's troops and, despite their inexperience, the troops fought well, but hundreds WebConnaught Rangers organized. Below is a list of some well-known historical archers. Information provided has to be specific and detailed. The Battalion had landed in India from Malta in March 1908 and had been stationed at Ferozepore since November 1910. The first volume covered the 1st Battalion, the second the 2nd Battalion and the last, the 5th and 6th (Service) Battalions. In November 1917, the Battalion was moved to Nigg in Scotland where it remained until early 1918 when it moved to Fort George near Inverness. Photo by Ernest Brooks. WebThese Rangers are the (mostly) main protagonists of their series, movies and specials. var fontend = ''
29th Infantry Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division. dailyinfo[30]=' 35346 Private Stuart Bathurst Scott COATES 13th Bn. On 17 June, the cadre joined the 34th Division, then the 117th Infantry Brigade of the 39th Division on 27 June. The Connaught Rangers badge was the Harp of Erin surmounted by a crown.. It was part of the K2 Group and was formed at County Cork in September 1914 and joined the 49th Infantry Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division. dailyinfo[10]=' 837119 Gunner Alexander BROOKS Military Medal "A" Bty. The 5th (Service) Battalion was a battalion of Kitchener's Army. WebA 'jingling johnny' was the name given to a musical instrument that consisted of a pole ornamented with a canopy, a crescent, and other shapes such as an eagle, and hung with bells and metal jingling objects. (d.29th Nov 1920) Finnerty John. The newspaper has been digitized and can be viewed on FindmyPast. Pembroke Royal Navy who died 18/04/1918 GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, KENT United Kingdom '
Officers are frequently mentioned in the war diaries of the Connaught Rangers, just make sure you download the correct ones. On the Western Front, the Battalion briefly served with the 14th Division before joining the 197th Brigade of the 66th Division on 22 July 1918. Medal records are always good places to start your research and a medal roll should record which battalions a soldier served with abroad, so you can download the correct war diaries. Pte Bannon John. This book explores the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Connaught Rangers from the Napoleonic Wars to World War I. Pte. (d.11th March 1915) Delaney W. Pte. Notes:A very good war diary with lots of detailed entries and a wide variety of appendices. Egypt 1801; India; South America; The Peninsula; The Crimea; Indian Mutiny; South Africa 18771882; Egypt 188486; South Africa 18991902; Pyrenees, South Africa 1877-78-79, Relief of Ladysmith, South Africa 1899-1902. I think you would have to check the Service Records to get an address for these men. The 2nd Battalion was part of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Division which was, in turn, part of the British Expeditionary Force. Notes: This is a good war diary which can be viewed on Ancestry or photographed at the National Archives. Grattan: Adventures With The Connaught Rangers; Grattan: var year=mydate.getYear()
2 Regular Battalions who died 04/05/1917 AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL MEMORIAL New Zealand '
93rd Infantry Bde. Join the community of family history enthusiasts and FamilySearch employees to ask questions and discuss potential product enhancements. WebThe National Army Museum holds the soldiers effects ledgers that were created by the War Office to record the monies owing to those who died while serving in the British Army. Webservice British Army Chaplain Indian Army Connaught Rangers Source:3443606. service British Army Chaplain Ecclestastical Corps of Chaplains Source:3443606. Researching the Lives and Service Records of First World War Soldiers, Guides to Researching Soldiers who Served in the British Army, The enlistment books of the Connaught Rangers 1920-1922 which are available to search, view and download for free on the, 7th (Ferozepore) Brigade, 3rd (Lahore) Division. dailyinfo[27]=' Flight Sub-Lieutenant Andrew John BODDY H.M.S. The barracks has a small museum of Rangers memorabilia which can be viewed by appointment with the curator. The 6th (Service) Battalion was formed at Kilworth in September 1914 and joined the 47th Brigade which was part of the 16th Division. Generally, catalog entries are written in the same language as the original record they describe.
If youre researching the 5th Battalion, I can recommend this book which covers its formation, through Gallipoli and into the beginning of the Salonika Campaign. Unfortunately, they can only be viewed at the Imperial War Museum in London. During April 1918, the Battalion left the 10th Division and was sent to France. The loyal British guard successfully defended it, and two of Daly's party, Privates Patrick Smythe and Peter Sears, were killed in the firefight. 2. includes the Scots Brigade, the Scotch Brigade, The 94th (Scotch Brigade), the 94th Regiment, the 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Battalion, and the 4th Battalion. The Rifle Brigade [10] On 12 June the Rangers Colours, along with those of five other Irish regiments, were laid up in a disbandment ceremony at St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle in Berkshire in the presence of King George V and the five other disbanding regiments. They had deployed from Armagh to South Africa in 1877, where they had taken part in the Zulu War and in 1880 the first Boer War where in January 1881 Lance-Corporal James Murray of the regiment won a Victoria Cross. Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died 23/04/1918 WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France '
An earlier set of colours can be found in the 14th century Collegiate Church of St Nicholas in Galway city centre along with several stone memorials to fallen members of the regiment. Major Hans Garret Moore won the VC with the 88th during the Zulu War. WebThe Connaught Rangers, the Leinster Regiment, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the Royal Irish Regiment and the Royal Munster Fusiliers were units of the British Army, which were disbanded following the establishment of the independent Irish Free State in 1922. Officers: A service record is the keydocument to find and there are over 700 held at the National Archives in London. battalion Galway, St. Nicholas' Church: Connaught Rangers Memorial: Barrett, Anthony: WW I: Connaught Rangers Castlebar, Mayo Peace Park: Mayo Great War Memorial: Barrett, Michael: WW I: The Brigade suffered heavily during their participation in the battle, the Boers inflicting heavy casualties. The Battalion was part of the 7th (Ferozepore) Brigade of the 3rd (Lahore) Division. In 1892 the 2nd Battalion remained in the Mediterranean and deployed to Cyprus and then in 1895 to Egypt. The documents mostly relate to officers who served with the Regiment. The 94th sent small detachments with the 18th Royal Irish Regiment to the Crimea and to Egypt in 1882 . 2. includes the Scots Brigade, the Scotch Brigade, The 94th (Scotch Brigade), the 94th Regiment, the 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Battalion, and the 4th Battalion. You will usually find maps and orders in brigade headquarters diaries which are missing from the battalion diaries. The 1st Battalion departed India in 1890 for Aden and returned home in 1891. WebThe Connaught Rangers ("The Devil's Own") was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army formed by the amalgamation of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (which formed the 1st Battalion) and the 94th Regiment of Foot (which formed the 2nd Battalion) in July 1881. Notes: An average war diary with a few appendices. FamilySearch makes every effort to enable access dependent on decisions of record custodians and applicable laws. [13] The rolls of which bore the names of every family in Connaught. Shares the same surname Served in the same regiment/ship/squadron. dailyinfo[5]=' CH/316(S) Private Jack WILSON Chatham Bn. WebList | Grid: Name Type Image; Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with three clasps: 'Cape Colony', 'South Africa 1901', and 'South Africa 1902', Private P McGarry, Connaught Rangers. There are two sources online for other ranks of the Connaught Rangers which should be searched if you suspect a soldier served after the war: James regimental number of 9562 points to an enlistment date of around December 1908. I am away from home at the moment, so do not have full access to all my records, I will check up on 'Zuurvlakte, when I get back next Tuesday, weather permitting. Name: Second Lieutenant Ward Context: combat Date: 6 Nov 1914 Diary: Connaught Rangers Date of death: 11/11/1914 (aged 32) Cemetery: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Son of John Ward, of Castlebar St., Westport, Co. Mayo. (d.23rd Nov 1914) Brophy William. Battle of the Somme. South Staffordshire Regiment who died 01/05/1920 KRANJI MILITARY CEMETERY Singapore '
Once you know which battalion/s the soldier youre researching served with Id recommend downloading the appropriate war diaries from the list below. Other enquires do not even include the name of the solider. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Welsh Regiment who died 31/03/1918 KARASOULI MILITARY CEMETERY Greece '
The name comes from the medieval ruling dynasty, the Connacht, later Connachta, whose name means "descendants of Conn", from the mythical king Conn of the Hundred Battles.The name of the province in the Irish language is Connachta. dailyinfo[1]=' 61365 Private James LAVIN 1st Garrison Bn. Powered by Invision Community, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. Remembered Today:
Daly, like Hawes, told his captain that they would soldier no more until all British soldiers had been withdrawn from Ireland. The 1st Battalion deployed to South Africa as part of 5th (Irish) Brigade which was commanded by Major-General Fitzroy Hart. In 1899 the 2nd Battalion deployed to Malta. WebAll names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, please. Einar Eindridesson Thambarskelfir, a Norwegian politician in the Viking age. During April 1918, the Battalion left the 10th Division and was sent to France. var day=mydate.getDay()
Welsh Regiment who died 30/04/1916 MERVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY France '
[12], In 1936, the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) passed the Connaught Rangers (Pensions) Act, 1936 An Act to provide for the payment of pensions, allowances, and gratuities to or in respect of certain former members of the 1st Battalion, the Connaught Rangers, and to make provision for other matters connected with the matters aforesaid. 2 v. (616, 545 p.). Web88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) 2nd 1823 94th Regiment of Foot Militia 3rd (Militia) 1793 South Mayo Rifles Regiment of Militia: 4th (Militia) 1793: Galway Regiment of Militia: 5th (Militia) Roscommon Regiment of Militia: 6th (Militia) North Mayo Fusiliers Regiment of Militia Dunne Michael. Mark: Thanks a million for this great list.
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Private Martin Moffat from Sligo, later a winner of the Victoria Cross, was one of the men transferred. 1. 88th (Connaught Rangers) Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. There are lists of British officers serving with the Battalion throughout. On 4 August 1914, the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers was stationed at Ferozepore, now 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers. dailyinfo[6]=' 1894 Lance Daffadar MUR MUHAMMAD KHAN Mentioned in Despatches 1st Duke of Yorks Lancers (Skinners Horse) who died 06/05/1919 DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE) India '
Connaught Rangers mutineers memorial, Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died 20/04/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium '
WebThe Raising ofthe Connaught Rangers, 1793 By G. A. HAYES-McCOY Some references to the raising of the Connaught Rangers, the old 88th Regiment of the British Army, raised in county Galway in 1793, joined with the 94th Regiment on the re organisation in 1881 and disbanded in 1922, seem worthy of record. Pte. Additionally, 2nd World War. That same year, the French Village of Guillemont was captured by German soldiers. The 88th Foot or Connaught Rangers were raised in 1793 by the Earl of Clanricarde to help counteract the threat from Napoleonic France. Vol. Lancashire Fusiliers who died 25/04/1915 HELLES MEMORIAL Turkey (including Gallipoli) '
[6] And in 1921, the Special Reserve reverted to its militia designation. Searchfor related Service Records. The 3rd (Reserve) Battalion was a training unit stationed at Galway on 4 August 1914. This is a good war diary with a handful of appendices including a map of the 3rd (Lahore) Divisions front on 15 January 1917 and a map of the Battalions picquets during February 1917. The 5th Battalion was raised at Dublin in August 1914 and became part of the 29th Brigade in the 10th (Irish) Division. Australian Field Artillery who died 14/04/1917 GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY France '
WebThe Connaught Rangers in the First World War 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers. Search results for: connaught rangers Refine this search or start a New search Displaying 1 to 100 of 682 results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next last 2 3 4 5 6 7 next last Indian Corps which contained the 3rd (Lahore) and 7th (Meerut) Divisions was being sent to Mesopotamia, now Iraq. Web 1st (Royal) Dragoons and Royal Scots Greys [3] [10] (both regiments captured French Imperial Eagle standards at the Battle of Waterloo) 87th Foot [3] (captured a French Imperial Eagle at the Battle of Barrosa) The Black Cuffs Northamptonshire Regiment [1] [3] The Black Dragoons 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons [3] 2. dailyinfo[18]=' J/71444 Ordinary Seaman John Dolby DIAPER H.M.S. DCM LG 27 Sep 01, Bar LG 21 Apr 03, dated '27th September 1901', OBE LG 3 Jun 19. High reduction (42x) microfilm. Recruitment rates 1881-1911 Between 1st July 1881 and 21st March 1891, The Connaught Rangers recruited 3,950 men, a high average of 405 soldiers a year and one which placed the regiment in the top ten infantry recruiters for the decade. Daly James Joseph. Six officers and 280 other ranks were reported missing from the days fighting.
A party of men led by Daly made an attempt to recover their arms, storming the armoury. The Connaught Rangers were the most Irish of all Irish regiments, and the boys that took the world aisy, as Grattan calls them, were as strange a set to manage as ever tried an officers temper. Notes: An average war diary though there are some more detailed entries. Looking at the list of missing, wounded and killed at Zuurvlakte it must have been one hell of a battle. The Connaught Rangers badge was the Harp of Erin surmounted by a crown.. Ive written articles on using British Army Lists, Harts Army List and the London Gazette which will help you research an officer. Pte. It is the war diary of the Battalions Medical Officer for January 1916 and the units normal war diary for the period between January 1916 and March 1918. The 94th were also abroad when they became the 2nd Battalion. They formed part of the expeditions to Egypt in 1801, South America in 1806 and the short campaign in the Netherlands against France. Functions, occupations and activities: Government (central) References: In just over a weeks fighting in the Battle of the Somme (September 1916), the 6th Battalion lost 23 officers and 407 other ranks. dailyinfo[7]=' 467436 Corporal Alexander CAMERON Military Medal 29th Bn. 2. includes the Scots Brigade, the Scotch Brigade, The 94th (Scotch Brigade), the 94th Regiment, the 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Battalion, and the 4th Battalion. 307th Bde. [3] The regiment recruited mainly in the province of Connacht. The 2nd Battalion departed for India the following year, while the 1st Battalion deployed to Ireland. Free delivery for many products. dailyinfo[29]=' 4547 Lance Corporal Albert FERGUSSON 1st Bn. Honourable Artillery Company who died 29/04/1917 ARRAS MEMORIAL France '
With the simultaneous outbreak of the Irish Civil War conflict some thousands of the disbanded ex-servicemen and officers contributed to expanding the Free State government's newly formed National Army. In total the Regiment won four Victoria Crosses between 1877 and 1881. var mydate=new Date()
The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) who died 15/04/1915 CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY France '
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