(again best interpretation). Entering France in September 1939 as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) they witnessed from the front line the blistering attack on Belgium at Louvain and firsthand the German Blitzkrieg beginning on May 10th 1940. September 1939 found the 4th Devons at Exeter. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Hermanville-sur-Mer 6 June 1944 to Lengerich 8 May, 1945. The brigade was attached to 28th Division between 17 February and 2 April 1915. 26th September - 1235 - Attack in Thiepval by the 18th and 11th Divisions. By nimrod-49, 28 February , 2009 in Soldiers and their units. On the 19th and 20th of December 1915 the Division was withdrawn from Gallipoli, moving to Imbros then to Egypt at the end of January. (d.7th Jun 1917), Hubbard Thomas Richard. Prior to 1908 there had been three Lincolnshire Regiment Volunteer battalions and the County Association now decided that the new 4th (Territorial Force) Battalion would be comprised of men from the City of Lincoln and Horncastle districts of the old 1st Volunteer Battalion, and an area in the south of the county from which the old 2nd Volunteer Battalion had formerly recruited. 1751 - 10th Foot 3. It The Loyal R Battalion in attack. Walter George Nicholson 6th Btn. Very heavy shelling by enemy artillery continuing --- unreadable. By continuing to use this site you agree to accept cookies. 1st Feb. 1917 - In billets - 2 companies at Hanchy, HQ and 2 companies at Le Festel. Pte. Private 1361, 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Organelles. The 150th Infantry Brigade took over the line on the night of 21/22nd in preparation for a big attack by the whole of the Third Army on the 23rd April.. Great aerial activity. Sunday 28-07-1918. Records of 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment from other sources. Want to know what life was like during the War? - Company Commanders ----- (unreadable), 17th/24th Jun. The 7th N.F. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Benjamin Milburn Stafford 149th Coy. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 254107 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit without contacting us first. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. - Battalion training. After initial training close to home, they moved to Belton Park, Grantham. After an exchange of documents the army accepted that Ben had been over age when he enlisted and his medals were sent to Florence. (d.7th Jun 1917), Herrett Walter Fergus. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and this website is funded by donations from our visitors. Upon arrival, the Battalion was almost immediately thrown into action at the Suvla Bay landings on 6 August 1915. Ernest East 6th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment (d.9th Oct 1917), Capt. Buried in CANWICK ROAD CEMETERY, LINCOLN, Lincolnshire. Battalion awaiting orders at Butterfly Farm hadn't moved forward by 1130. Billets at Thievres, Authie and St Leger Authie. ----- unreadable ------. 15 minute barrage at night by our artillery. There was no 3rd battalion, but there were also the 4th and 5th battalions--Territorial Army units, comprising civilian volunteers who trained for one or two evenings a week and sometimes at weekends. - Marching in open order in the attack. This plan succeeded admirably, and the Tower and house were captured. Pre-Owned. Fred Bellamy 6th Battalion (d.20th May 1918), Pte. Pte. 1881 - The Lincolnshire Regiment 5. Battalion in the attack. Add a Name to this List 15th July 1916 - 1240 - The Battalion marched to Hooteville by following route. Point 80, Point 39. He survived the war (though his marriage did not!) Company training. Landed at Le Havre on 14 August 1914. 3rd Jan. - Artillery on both sides very active. 1730 demonstration by Infantry school of musketry. please Son of Walter and Annie Waumsley, of 5, Montague Terrace, Lincoln. A company move from Authie to Thievres. From 2.1.1901 to 11.12.O3 he was in England. Snow fell during the morning. - Intensive training. In 1942, the first of over 1.5 million American servicemen arrived on British shores in preparation for the Allied offensives against Germany during the Second World War. Arthur Willis Martin 6th Btn. On the 4th of April 1915 the Division assembled at … Copy belonged to Captain M.H. or Best Offer. The 4th and 5th Battalions were the Territorial battalions, based throughout Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Regiment. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? nimrod-49. He served in the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment during WW2. - Battalion training conference during day. They always did their work in a cheerful spirit and the amount of work done speaks for itself as to their energy. An original cap badge of The 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment A white metal badge with two copper lugs to the back and a split pin In very good used condition as images having light wear to the highlights as images and retaining a good overall aged patina. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. 6th Jan. - Great activity by our aircraft. Some interpretation required. Lincolnshire Rgt. All attacks failed, and the 151st Infantry Brigade, who advanced a considerable distance, were forced to withdraw. Lieutenants Barratt and Phillips leave the Battalion on the 27th Feb to proceed to England for interview at the India Office on the 3rd March 1917. -----(unreadable). No known grave. His daughter Iris Nellie Rowbotham was born on the 22 June 1917, but she died a few weeks later. They departed from Alexandria with the last units leaving on the 3rd of July. Volunteer Origins. 2nd Lt Ingersoll - killed Due to this, a report of events during the Battle of Messines, is entered in a separate page on the 30th June 1917, which helps to clarify events. 1960 - amalgamated with The Northamptonshire Regiment to form The 2nd East Anglian Regiment If the word "Egypt" appears on an ancestor's headstone on a grave in France, it means that they got it for fighting on the Nile against the French (Napoleon) in 1801. He lay for three days in the blazing sun on the battle field. Finally Sergt 19.1.15. Brand New. Great activity by our aircraft also our artillery were very active. So the extracts are based on a combination of visible fragment and some guesswork. No casualties. The net result of our fight have been that we have soundly beaten the 35th German Division, who fancied themselves, and judging by the numbers of Iron crosses worn by all ranks they must have fought well in previous battles. Heavy rain during the night. From United States +C $25.39 shipping estimate . The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Major CH French joined the Battalion on the 22nd March. Hawksworth during the Second World War’s Italian campaign.. Lincolnshire Regiment (d.22nd Aug 1915), CSM. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Gallery. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. The Divisions opposed to the 50th Division were the 35th Division and part of the 3rd Bavarian Division. - 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment during the Second World War -. British Military Cap Badge 69th South Lincolnshire Regiment of Foot 1874-1881. The above record speaks for itself without any further commend. Lincolnshire Regiment (d.8th Jun 1917), Pte. 1st Battalion: 1939: The Battalion was stationed in Dinapore, India. ---- unreadable ---, 13th Jan. - In Billets. 9th Jan. We are now on Facebook. Right of picket line J.5.c.55, Left of picket line D.22.d.55 Ref 57.c.NE. By the time he arrived the Germans had surrendered and so he spent his time guarding German sailors and soldiers from the angry Norwegians. Sgt. The hour was fixed for twelve noon (German time) just when the enemy is thinking about his dinner. As this operation was carried out in full view of all the surrounding country it attracted considerable attention, and congratulations soon poured in from all sides. John was promoted to Lance Corporal and died on the 28th August 1918. Sgt. The Royal Lincolnshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army raised on 20 June 1685 as the Earl of Bath's Regiment for its first Colonel, John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath. 8th July - We enter harbour at Marseilles and stay alongside quay overnight. By the 27th July, they were in the front line on the Somme and took part in The capture of the Wundt-Werk, The Battle of Flers-Courcelette and The Battle of Thiepval. A prisoner of the Artillery taken by our picket at D.29.a.82 probably a deserter. 7th - 9th Jun. - Battalion employed on ----- work. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment was raised at Lincoln in August 1914 as part of Kitchener's First New Army and joined 33rd Brigade in 11th (Northern) Division. Clement Hemingway's Diary (13th Labour Company, Lincolnshire Regiment) - 1917 Nov 2014: William Child ... Lincoln Nov 2012: George Bridges' photographs, 4th Battalion, WWII Oct 2012: John G Smith's photographs of Sumatra 1945-1946 Edward Bark, Malaya 1957 8930 Sgt R Thompson - WW1 Extra photographs of the Beechey boys added 25 October 2012 Jul 2012: Nothing to Report – by James … 2nd Jun. Any further information on these events gratefully accepted. 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