Search for WW1 Service Personal with Irish connections. Rfm. 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. Bluecher German Navy who died 29/01/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' At home in Ireland men volunteered in their thousands and all three regiments soon formed new battalions. (d.1st Jul 1916), Topping Samuel. [6], Following the Armistice, the battalion was posted to the formerly German-occupied area of Mouscron in Belgium before returning to England in May 1919. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), McNally F.. Rfm. On that date, Saturday 1st July 1916, soldiers from seventeen battalions of our antecedent regiments took part in the opening attack of an offensive that lasted until late-November. AU $50.00 + AU $7.00 postage. 15th Btn. Address Stromore Road, Gilford. Fourth (UK) Army deployment, 1 July 1916. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The 2nd Battalion were in action again on the Somme in the Battles of the Lys and the final advance in Flanders. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Rflmn. 13th (Service) Battalion (1st County Down) 1st Btn. Royal Irish Rifles (d.19th May 1916), Rflmn. The Society organised a wide range of fund-raising events and, thanks to the generosity of the people of Bushmills and much further afield. and 34th Coy. 6th Btn. They should be Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and General Service Medal. Rest in peace in Mill Road Cemetery . Moved to Clandeboye and came under orders of 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. In the early 1880s Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi (the Guided One) proclaimed a Jihad and led an uprising in the Sudan, known as the Mahdi Revolt, against the Khedivate of Egypt. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN France ' The Cairo garrison, together with a Royal Irish Rifles mounted infantry platoon of two officers and 37 other ranks, commanded by Brigadier Francis Grenfell, was hastily sent to Suakin in the Sudan were fighting ensued, where the military commander was Colonel Herbert Kitchener. Rfn 15th Btn (North Belfast), Hamilton John Irvine. Rfm. Royal Irish Rifles. When the Great War started in August 1914 The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Irish Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers were in the British Expeditionary Force that went to France and fought in the first battles that developed into the stalemate of trench warfare. 2nd Battalion This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small [6], The remainder of the battalion spent a gruelling winter on the ridges above Paschendaele before being transferred in February 1918 to the 36th (Ulster) Division near Saint-Quentin. L/Cpl. The Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, was carried on by fighting units until July 1916; and these original burials are now in Plots I and II. What happened next earned Rifleman Robert Quigg the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour awarded for valour in the British Commonwealth. 19th (Reserve) Battalion Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Royal Irish Rifles during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. James Shields 14th Btn. 15th Batt (d.21st March 1918), Wadeley Ernest Benjamin. This production was made possible with support from The Minstrel Boys Living History Group, the Dep. Rfm. All but one of those were awarded to Irish regiments. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. .Quis Separabit. At the subsequent Battle of Loos in SeptemberOctober 1915, the battalion carried out a subsidiary attack at Bois Grenier. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. dailyinfo[13]=' 37643 Sapper Thomas John ECCLESTON Tunnelling Coy. Pte 13th (1st County Down) Battalion, Richardson I.. 10th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Russell Christopher. (d.7th Jun 1917), Brough Walter. Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The village had resisted all previous attempts to capture it and resistance remained stubborn, resulting in heavy losses for 47th Brigade. Highland Light Infantry who died 19/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The cap badge of The Royal Irish Regiment traces a direct lineage back through The Ulster Defence Regiment to The Royal Ulster Rifles, although the harp and crown in various different shapes is emblematic of a significant number of Irish regiments. dailyinfo[16]=' 22659 Serjeant George SNELL Military Medal "T" Bty. 8th Btn. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. Samuel McCrory 10th Btn. 18 February 1918 : disbanded in France. Split by the Ancre River, the brigade suffered severely with the 9th Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers being all but wiped out. There are:7597 items tagged Royal Irish Rifles available in our Library These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Great War. On 1 April 2022 soldiers in the company transferred to foot guards regiments and the company became No 15 (Loos) Company, Irish Guards. Belfast Recruiting. Its also engraved in the history of most regiments and in the nations psyche. (d.1st Jul 1916). Exploring a Shared History for a Better Future. 14th Btn. 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! dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. (d.22nd Nov 1917 ), Shorter Alfred. The original hangs in the City Hall, Belfast. 11th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Moorhead James. On 13 December, 10 officers and 450 other ranks were moved with only one hours notice to garrison Cairo. They joined the 107th Brigade 36th (Ulster) Division at Ballykinler. 1/18th (London Irish Rifles) Btn. In the absence of a service record its impossible to be certain. Rflmn. dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. dailyinfo[9]=' Boy SALEH HAJI S.S. TANGISTAN (Swansea).Indian Merchant Service who died 09/03/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' though the '5/' prefix to his 9929 number intimates that at one time he was with the 5th Battalion.. 1st Btn. dailyinfo[19]=' 9228 Corporal George F. PARRY 2nd Bn. privacy policy, GB/NNAF/C22543 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/O38291 ). 8th Btn. Moved at first to Newcastle and disbanded on 20 February 1918 but otherwise record same as 8th Bn. Absorbed the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th (Reserve) Battalions in May. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. in his home town of Bushmills, in time for the centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill. Record same as 8th Bn. 11th (Service) Battalion (South Antrim) Lance Sjt. Rflm. Pte. 13 November 1917 : amalgamated with 13th Bn to form 11/13th Bn. 6th Btn. Free shipping for many products! 11th Btn. dailyinfo[12]=' 457 Lance Corporal Arthur Price ROWE 2nd/7th Bn. dailyinfo[7]=' Lieutenant Thomas Sydney Ough DEALY Australian Flying Corps who died 07/03/1918 STONYHURST COLLEGE BURIAL GROUND United Kingdom ' Rfm. 2th Btn. Image courtesy of the excellent Ben Sutherland collection at flickr.com, with thanks. While 7th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles was the only battalion of our antecedent regiments to serve in either 47th or 48th Brigades, 49th Brigade included two battalions of Inniskillings and two of Faughs (7th and 8th in both cases) and was known unofficially as the 'Ulster Brigade'. 4th Btn. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. Pte. 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion . Collins William Robert. var fontstart = '' William John Thompson 13th Battalion, B Company Royal Irish Rifles (d.30th May 1916). Rflmn. The painting, 'Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916' by J P Beadle' is reproduced by kind permission of the Belfast City Council. Loker Churchyard, Formed in Holywood in April 1915 as a Reserve Battalion, from depot companies of 11th and 12th Bns. Battle Honour ST QUENTIN - German Spring Offensive 1918. For the rest of the war, he toured Ireland with recruiting parties encouraging men to enlist and serve their King and country in defence of the poor people of Belgium. They moved to the Curragh in February 1915 then in May 1915 they moved to Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, England for final training. Royal Horse Artillery who died 21/02/1917 GUARDS CEMETERY, COMBLES France ' Since there were Leinster, Connaught and Munster regiments, the War Office decided that there should also be an Ulster regiment and the Royal Irish Rifles became the Royal Ulster Rifles on 1 January 1921. It travelled from Southampton to Le Havre at the start of November and took up positions east of Laventie in the Pas de Calais. 8th (East Belfast) Btn. 14th Btn. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 498 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. (The exception was after April 1918, but not relevant here as he was captured during the German Spring Offensive). [6] Yet again, its colonel was killed on the opening day of the battle and the rest of the battalion suffered massive casualties. 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. (d.15th July 1916), Ireland James. 'I turned over one poor chap on a rocky, bloody crag on Tanngoucha. The 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles came into being following the reorganisation of the British Army in 1881. Battalion Unknown Abigail S H Rfn 9/43518 : Short Record Of Service Apperson G J Captain MC : Photo Ash R W Rfn (POW) : Short Record Of Service Baskwell W Rfn : Short Record Of Service Best F V Rfn 43399 : Short Record Of Service Bowkett W G T Rfn : Short Record Of Service 9th Btn. Ken, George's birthdate is 15 November 1898 (he was born in Gilford). In all, twenty Irish battalions, plus The Tyneside Irish, took part in the attack. Seaforth Highlanders who died 20/03/1919 BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Lebanese Republic ' In August 1914, Sergeant OCathain was with the 2nd Battalion garrisoned at Tidworth, Wiltshire in England. dailyinfo[17]=' PLY/3566 Private Samuel ROBINSON H.M.S. The leading battalions of 109th Brigade (9th Bn and 10th Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers) broke into the Schwaben Redoubt with some elements even pushing on to reach the D Line, part of the German second defensive zone. Typically eighteen year old recruits received further training, e.g Machine Gun Corps, or were posted to a home service unit until they became of age, this posting would not usually appear on the Medal Rolls. Robert Birnie 12th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st July 1916), Rflmn. + AU $7.00 postage. You signify acceptance of our use of cookies when you click the Accept button or by your continued use of the site. Formed in County Antrim in September 1914 from the Antrim Volunteers. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 14th Battalion (Young Citizens Volunteers) Royal Irish Rifles Cap Badge Bras at the best online prices at eBay! I was able to visit the battle fields in Belgium, where he fought for so long, in 2007. 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. 11th (South Antrim) Btn. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. Rflmn. Came under orders of 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. During this patrol Major Herbert Musgrave from Corps Intelligence was killed. While 7th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles was the only battalion of our antecedent regiments to serve in either 47th or 48th Brigades, 49th Brigade included two battalions of Inniskillings and two of Faughs (7th and 8th in both cases) and was known unofficially as the Ulster Brigade. 13 November 1917 : transferred to 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division, absorbing 7th Battalion. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. Rflmn. Absorbed into 2nd Bn on 14 November 1917. 'I turned over one poor chap on a rocky, bloody crag on Tanngoucha. 5th (Extra Reserve) Battalion based on surviving service records dates from between 17thOctober (5/9858)-18thNovember 1916 (5/9986) so could not have served in a theatre of war in 1914/15, therefore no entitlement to the 14-15 Star. It was increased after the Armistice by the concentration of graves (chiefly of 1914-15 and 1918) from the battlefields East of Estaires and Bethune and from certain smaller cemeteries, including:- . Rflmn. . 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. There is help on how to research a soldierhere. On 1 July 1916, Quigg advanced with his platoon towards the German trenches through a torrent of gunfire and artillery. 1st July : Attack between St Pierre-Divion and Schwaben Redoubt. Part of 7th Brigade in 3rd Division. One war correspondent wrote that Their attack was one of the finest displays of human courage in the world but, on 1st and 2nd July, their losses exceeded 5,500 dead, wounded or missing. The 36 Division HQ (General Staff) diary ishere, orhere. dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' Came under orders of 109th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. My mission is to make the Long, Long Trail the best and most helpful reference site about the British Army in the Great War. Rfm. His name was Duff. 'Nec Aspera Terrent. 5th Bde. Pte 15th Btn (d.22nd Nov 1917), Cathcart Herbert. - Royal Irish Rifles during the Great War -. Would George or any soldierhave just done training until he was 19 years old when they were shipped overseas? There is help on reading map referenceshere. Royal Irish Rifles (d.21st Nov 1917), Rflmn. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. It was therefore most appropriate that on 28 June 2016 Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to the area to put the Royal seal of approval on this tribute to Bushmills very own Great War hero. Sign up for a new account in our community. (d.7th July 1917 ), Anderson Stanley Orme. Moved to Clandeboye in July 1915. - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum 20th (Reserve) Battalion Royal Irish Rifles maxim gun detachment, Tibet, 1904 First World War Still in Britain on the outbreak of war in 1914, 2nd Battalion deployed straight to the Western Front. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill where absorbed by 3rd (Reserve) Bn. dailyinfo[6]=' 345190 Sapper Forrest A. KNOWLES Canadian Signal Corps who died 06/03/1921 REIDS MILLS CEMETERY Canada ' The 1st Battalion took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915, the Battle of Fromelles in July 1915 and the Battle of Loos in September 1915 before taking part in the Battle of the Somme in September 1916. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. He was then aged 20 years 4 months. An officer in the Faughs described Ginchy as belching forth smoke like a volcano from the bombardment; the village was reduced to a wasteland. A week later 16th (Irish) Division attacked Ginchy, a mile north-east of Guillemont. Remembered Today: (Brigadier Nelson Russell, Commander 38 (Irish) Brigade, 1942-44), For individual museum opening times and information, please click on the relevant museum below: In his history of the Ulster Division, Cyril Falls, an officer of the Division, dismisses the attack by 108th Brigade on the left flank as separate from the other and of less importance, a strange comment since this attack was integral to the overall 36th Division, and Fourth Army, plan. McCracken William John. Rfm. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Val Whitty 1st Btn. Royal Irish Rifles. 1st Garrison Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 8th (East Belfast) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 9th (West Belfast) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 10th (South Belfast) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 11th (South Antrim) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 12th (Central Antrim) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 13th (1st County Down) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 14th (Young Citizens) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 15th (North Belfast) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 16th (2nd County Down Pioneers) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, Adams Dickson. A date of birth may help to indicate when he was posted to the BEF. His battalion (the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles) was wiped out almost to the last man on the 24th of March 1918 as it fought desperate rear guard actions to allow the remnants of the 36th Ulster division to escape the German avalanche. - Inniskillings Museum var day=mydate.getDay() The Regiment went on to serve during the Burmese War of 1824-26 and returned to India in 1849 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859 . 15th Btn. The regiment returned home in 1875 and then Rory found himself in Bermuda in 1880 before the unit was amalgamated. The last casualty that Quigg saved was Robert Matthews, from the village of Mosside, less than six miles from Bushmills. They proceeded to France with the BEF, landing at Rouen on the 14th of August. (d.1st Jul 1916), Purdon Herbert. I know around this time the Battalion were either stationed in Rainneville or St Gratien, so how he died exactly and what wounds were inflicted remains a mystery. Stanley Maurice Downs 3616 &, 7006511 service number relates to a general renumbering of the army in 1920, and falls within the number block allocated to the Royal Irish Rifles - see, The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th medals are the Victory Medal, the British War Medal, and the 1914/15 Star - see, War Establishments (composition of units) and Orders of Battle (composition of formations). Royal Irish Rifles (d.21st April 1917), Rfm. attchd 11th Btn Royal Irish Rifles, Grainger David. In 1917 they were in action at the Battle of Messines attacking between the Wulverghem-Messines and Wulverghem-Wytschaete roads. The 10th (Irish) Division fought in the campaigns of Gallipoli or Dardanelles, then Salonika and finally with General Allenby in Palestine. The battle mentioned here should be the Battle of Aubers ridge (910 May 1915) - the battalion successfully took its objectives at Rouge Bancs near Fromelles, but it again suffered very heavy casualties. We are incredibly proud of him and how he survived the unimaginable conflict that he endured from 1914 until his discharge in 1917. In a very short period, the 2nd Battalion were in action at the Battle of Mons, Battle of Le Cateau, First Battle of the Marne, First Battle of the Aisne, Battle of La Basse and the Battle of Messines. Rflmn. Beggs Thomas Alexander Thompson. in Runcorn, Cheshire. (d.1st Jul 1916), De Carteret Henry James. Royal Irish Regiment Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Nasirabad (where it had been stationed since 1912). Moffett Alexander. Discharged 5.6.1921 (Fold 3) or 1922 (RUR Register). Pages. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Was your Army Service Corps soldier renumbered with a T4 prefix? Rifleman 12th Battalion (d.1st July 1916), Black John. Discharged at Rugeley Camp 5.3.1919. Terms of Service apply. For King And Country. (d.25th Sep 1915), Bowler Harold. 9th (Service) Battalion (West Belfast) Four Victoria Crosses, including three posthumous awards, were earned in the course of the day, two to The Royal Irish Rifles and one each to The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and The Royal Irish Fusiliers. [Second County Down Volunteers] Introduction: This summary of the history of the 16th Battalion from September 1914 to May 1919, is recorded mainly on a monthly basis with events listed on the 1st day of each month except in circumstances requiring further . If you find it a valuable resource, please consider becoming a supporter. Rflmn. The Division was relieved on 2 July, having suffered 5104 casualties of who approximately 2069 died. He died in 1955, at the age of seventy, and was buried with full military honours at Billy Parish Church, near Bushmills. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' Written by Chris Baker. August 1914 : at Downpatrick. The 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles was serving in Aden when the First World War broke out in August 1914. In early 1888, now Corporal OCathain and the 2nd Battalion was stationed at Alexandria in Egypt. (d.7th Jun 1917), Bryan Alfred. All three regiments were awarded Albert, the official designation of the opening phase from 1st to 13th July 1916. (d.7th Jun 1917), Birnie Robert. Royal Irish Rifles: KIA: att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), Moore Robert. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 715 recorded WW1 deaths for the 12th (Service) Battalion, (Central Antrim), Royal Irish Rifles. Royal Irish Rifles, Rfm. He may have added a few months to his age, or even a year. It was recalled and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914, it was then dispatched to Le Havre as part of the 25th Brigade, 8th Division in November 1914 for service on the Western Front. 17th (Reserve) Battalion (d.7th Jun 1917), Mercer Samuel. 1st September 1914 Recruitment of 16th (Service) Battalion Royal Irish Rifles 16th (Service) Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (Pioneers). Our Ken, we were under the assumption that he lied about his age when he enlisted. 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). 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. 1st Battalion. We add around 200,000 new records each month. McComb James. Royal Irish Rifles. 12th (Mid Ulster) Btn. This statue will be admired by future generations and is regarded as a worthy tribute to a local man who has become a legend. Moved to Clandeboye in December 1914. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. In 1827 the Regiment added the titles of Fusilier and Royal to its name when its namesake the Prince of Wales acceded to the throne as King George IV and became the 87th (or Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. var daym=mydate.getDate() Add a Name to this List Repatriated 27.11.1918. Rflmn. The medals in your PDF are in the reverse order. It was thought he might have to lose the leg but it was saved. Formed at Belfast in September 1914 as part of K2 and came under command of 48th Brigade in 16th (Irish) Division. 13th Btn. (d.24th Dec 1917), Magee Robert. 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. L/Cpl. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' [4], After a further tour of the trenches at Rouge Bancs, the battalion was posted to Albert in the Somme. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. Royal Navy who died 15/03/1917 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' Rflmn. 20 December 1914 : landed at Le Havre. Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st Jul 1916), Rfmn. Formed in Dublin in November 1915 and moved to India in February 1916. Pte. (IWM image (Q 1))]. 9th Btn. Rfm. Looking at the surviving records there is evidence that men enlisted significantly under age around this time and were weeded out. The Robert Quigg V.C. Cooper, Bryan, The Tenth (Irish) Division in Gallipoli (Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1993). Bennett Robert William . It participated in the final Allied offensive against Germany in 1918 before returning home in May 1919. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. 7th Btn. If anyone has any further information as to how he died, I would be very grateful to hear from you. On the outbreak of the Great War the regiments two regular battalions and three Special Reserve battalions were mobilised. 14th Battalion. The Long, Long Trail has always been free to use but it does cost money to operate. (d.20th Sep 1914), Brians Thomas Hutchinson. A training unit of the Special Reserve, it moved on mobilisation to Dublin. Protection of the Suez Canal was of great strategic importance and the 2nd Battalion and a detachment of the 1st Battalion were sent to the region. 14th Btn. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill where absorbed by 3rd (Reserve) Bn. 8th Btn. 108th Brigade / 36th (Ulster) Division . - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum That battle had occurred fifty-two years earlier, then within living memory for many. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' John Armstrong 7th Btn. Rfm. 2nd Battalion (d.6th Aug 1917 ), McClements William James. (d.16th January 1916), Mussen Richard. He fought in 15 major battles while in France. 6th (Service) Battalion Salter J. W.. 2nd Lt. B Coy 11th (South Antrim) Btn. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Formed in County Down in September 1914 from the Down Volunteers. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. On 28 June 2016, a bronze sculpture of Sergeant Robert Quigg V.C. 36th CCS. 17117 Lance Corporal. 15th(North Belfast)Btn. Please note Sergeant Rory OCathain is a fictitious character. August 1914 : at Belfast. (d.1st Jul 1916), Hill William Quintis Ewart. (d.14th Nov 1916), Brooks Patrick. Copyright 2023. July 1915 : moved to Seaford. Colvin Robert. (d.7th Jun 1917), Blunden Robert. 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. (d.1st July 1916), Mills J.. Rfm. We have a large archive of soldier records. Royal Irish Rifles - Soldiers and their units - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum Home Serving in the Great War Soldiers and their units Royal Irish Rifles Remembered Today: 25368 Quartermaster Serjeant Leonard Henry CADE Meritorious Service Medal 12th Coy. Balmoral Industrial School Roll of Honour. 15th (North Belfast) Battalion, Davies Henry John Herbert. 11th Btn. Scott Kennedy. Las mejores ofertas para 10 x Army buttons London Irish Rifles group horn WW1 WW2 era KC 24 mm and 17 mm estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! (d.7th Jun 1917), Boulger John. 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. (d.22nd Mar 1917), Mailey John Henry. Rflm. 23 August 1917 : transferred to 49th Brigade in same Division. The regiment was then posted to Nova Scotia. Their attack was one of the finest displays of human courage in the world. Rflmn. Moved to Bundoran in December 1914, going on to Randalstown in January 1915. (d.16 Aug 1917), Hoey William Robert. Battle Honour ST QUENTIN - German Spring Offensive 1918. Powered by Invision Community. S.. 2Lt. Bleakley . Adair J. 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. (d.7th Jun 1917), Corscadden Francis Theodore. Trace your military heritage through our Research Database. //-->, By