The Rifles were honoured for Bazentin Ridge, Pozires and Ancre Heights, while one of their affiliated Territorial Force battalions, 1st Bn The London Irish Rifles, also received the honour le Transloy. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. 20th (Reserve) Battalion The painting, 'Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916' by J P Beadle' is reproduced by kind permission of the Belfast City Council. var mydate=new Date()
If you find it a valuable resource, please consider becoming a supporter. The ceremony was the result of four years of work by the Robert Quigg V.C. Rflmn. He was seven hours engaged in this most gallant work, and finally was so exhausted that he had to give it up. 'I turned over one poor chap on a rocky, bloody crag on Tanngoucha. Rflmn. I see no reason why he received the 1914-15 Star except by an error. In August the 1st Battalion was stationed in Aden (now Yemen). (d.1st Jul 1916), Henderson J.. 14th Btn. Trace your military heritage through our Research Database. If anyone has any further information as to how he died, I would be very grateful to hear from you. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. Some evidence that it was at Dundalk shortly before departure. Rflmn. Rest in peace in Mill Road Cemetery . Pte. [2], The battalion's first major action was the Battle of Neuve Chapelle between 10 and 13 March 1915. In 1917 they were in action at the Battle of Messines attacking between the Wulverghem-Messines and Wulverghem-Wytschaete roads. 1st Battalion (d.21st March 1918), Parker Robert John. The Boers fought using guerrilla tactics. He left behind his wife Catherine (Nee McCormick) and his three sons Richard, Patrick and John. [4], In June 1917, the battalion was transferred to positions immediately east of Ypres, where it supported the British offensive that opened the Battle of Passchendaele on 31 July. Adair J. 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. (d.2nd August 1917), Burnett Corry. 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:- . After an initial artillery bombardment, the battalion advanced to the previously captured German front lines and helped to secure the village of Neuve-Chapelle. 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! Royal Irish Rifles: KIA: Rflmn. A German raid inflicted casualties in April 1916, but worse was to come in the Battle of the Somme in July, when the battalion was ordered to attack the German-held village of Ovillers-la-Boisselle. Our Although the part played by the 36th (Ulster) Division in the Somme battles was over, there was still much to do for Inniskilling, Rifles and Faugh battalions. A Coy. More recently my brothers, sister and I have started to piece together his war-time story. 1st Bn. Record same as 11th Bn. Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. Exploring a Shared History for a Better Future. Sir Harry Macnaghten has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France; he is among 26 men from Bushmills and district who were killed on the first day of the Somme. 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 Bn. The Great War Forum Limited [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 . 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. This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. On 13 December, 10 officers and 450 other ranks were moved with only one hours notice to garrison Cairo. Patrick Toman 2nd Btn. Royal Irish Rifles. On 15/02/2019 at 15:12, jonbem said: On 17/02/2019 at 14:33, kenf48 said: WARD, Frederick, Private (50236). cojanis15 February , 2019 in Soldiers and their units. "Foyle." On 1 July 1916, Quigg advanced with his platoon towards the German trenches through a torrent of gunfire and artillery. Rflmn. (d.7th Jun 1917), Brough Walter. (d.28th Jul 1917), Boyd Samuel. 5th Bde. On 29th August 1917 the 8th (Service) Battalion, (East Belfast) amalgamated with the 9th (Service) Battalion, (West Belfast to form the 8th/9th Battalion. (d.1st Jul 1916), Leinster David A.. Rfm 10th Btn. My Grandad was shot in the thigh by a machine gun bullet but made it back to friendly lines alive. Thomas Robert Corkin 16th Btn. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. Frederick Bryans 15th Btn. Robert James Craig 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, Cpl. (d.20th Sep 1914), Brians Thomas Hutchinson. (d.16th January 1916), Mussen Richard. Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died 11/03/1915 FAUQUISSART MILITARY CEMETERY, LAVENTIE France '
My mission is to make the Long, Long Trail the best and most helpful reference site about the British Army in the Great War. Rfl. The regiment was one of eight infantry regiments raised and garrisoned in Ireland during this period. .Faugh-a-Ballagh!, [Above:Troops of the Royal Irish Rifles resting in a communication trench during the opening hours of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. A training unit of the Special Reserve, it moved on mobilisation to Belfast. 6 November 1914 : landed at Le Havre. . August 1914 : in Aden. Both regular battalions of the Inniskillings were involved, as were 1st Bn The Royal Irish Rifles and 1st Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers. 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. He died in 1952 (15 years before I was born) but I grew up on legends and tales about him all my life and we all love him several generations on. The Robert Quigg V.C. John had been born in September of 1914 and his other sons were two and four years old. (d.16th Aug 1917), Bailie David. 15th Btn. var daym=mydate.getDate()
Rflmn. As the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act of 1907 did not call for the creation of TF units in Ireland, the regiment had no TF battalions. 1996-2023 The Long, Long Trail. (d.23rd Nov. 1917), Baker W. J.. Rfm. 14th Btn. Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. Later in the war, he served in Mesopotamia and Egypt and he continued his army career until 1934, finishing with the rank of Sergeant. 11th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Whelan William Clement. Belfast City Hospital History . Among the other honoured engagements of the Somme campaign, the Inniskillings were involved at Bazentin Ridge and also received the honour Ancre 1916. 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. Blair T.. (d.1st Jul 1916) Booth Hudson. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill where absorbed by 3rd (Reserve) Bn. (d.1st Nov 1916) Anderson Stanley Orme. (d.1st Jul 1916), Hill William Quintis Ewart. (d.7th Jun 1917), Currie Harold. For Sergeant OCathain the war ended in the Winter of 1914. 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. The 107 Infantry Brigade HQ diary ishere, orhere. 12th (Service) Battalion (Central Antrim) 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. 14th (Young Citizens) Btn. Formed at Lurgan in September 1914 from the Down Volunteers. 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. //-->, By We have discovered photographs that we didn't know existed and have just recently discovered what our father looked like as a young man. 15th(North Belfast)Btn. 2nd Battalion 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. William Lewis 10th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st July 1916) William James Lewis was the son of William James Lewis and Ellen Lewis of 58 Rutland Street, South Belfast. Re-enlisted the following day, number 7006511. 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. Repatriated 27.11.1918. (d.7th Jun 1917), Currie David. 1st Btn. A week later 16th (Irish) Division attacked Ginchy, a mile north-east of Guillemont. Discharged at Rugeley Camp 5.3.1919. (d.4th Jun 1916), Boulding Frank Thomas. 10th Btn. He was my Grandfather's brother. 11th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Moorhead James. + AU $7.00 postage. Pte. Welcome to Irelands Great War a program dedicated to exploring Irelands role in the Great War 1914 1918, its aftermath and legacy. 9th Btn. Rfm. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm '
During the First World War officers and men of The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were awarded eight Victoria Crosses, The Royal Irish Rifles three and The Royal Irish Fusiliers two. 6 November 1914 : landed at Le Havre. dailyinfo[17]=' PLY/3566 Private Samuel ROBINSON H.M.S. Haig wanted a delay so that the British Expeditionary Force could amass more artillery and better train their citizen soldiers. Absorbed the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th (Reserve) Battalions in May. He may have added a few months to his age, or even a year. dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919.
My other grandfather, who served on the German side, was also aPoW. (Brigadier Nelson Russell, Commander 38 (Irish) Brigade, 1942-44), For individual museum opening times and information, please click on the relevant museum below: 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. Rfm. The 36th (Ulster) Division on 1 July 1916. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 8th Btn. 108th Brigade / 36th (Ulster) Division . dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. 9th Btn. 18 February 1918 : disbanded in France. 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles were in Aden at the out break of the Great Was in August 1914. var month=mydate.getMonth()+1
Royal Irish Rifles (d.16th Aug 1917), Pte. A Coy. 9th Battalion (d.1st July 1916), Hawthorne G. A.. 10th Btn. The Royal Irish Rifles (became the Royal Ulster Rifles from 1 January 1921) was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army, first created in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. Formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. Rfm. He was facing the right way, the last round of a clip in the breech and three dead Germans in front of him. It's easy! Beggs Thomas Alexander Thompson. 14th (Service) Battalion (Young Citizens) 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 They joined the 107th Brigade 36th (Ulster) Division at Ballykinler. Training was twelve weeks so the earliest he could have gone to France was February/March 1917. Braving No-Mans Land Sergeant Robert Quigg V.C, By Leonard Quigg/the Robert Quigg V.C. L/Cpl. The 2nd Battalion recovered and went on to take part in the First Attack on Bellewaarde and the Actions at Hooge, defence of Vimy Ridge in May 1916; took part in the Battle of the Somme with 75th Brigade making a costly attack near Thiepval on the 3 of July 1916; the Battle of Bazentin, the Battle of Pozieres and the Battle of the Ancre Heights. Rflmn. 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. 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. att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), Moore Robert. Rflmn. 7 February 1918 : disbanded in France. On Sunday 3rd September the Division took part in the attack on Guillemont, committing 47th Brigade after 20th (Light) Division had been withdrawn; two VCs were earned. 1st Btn. These cookies do not store any personal information. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Written by Chris Baker. dailyinfo[23]=' 9656 Private Isaac COOPER "A" Coy. Pte. Royal Irish Rifles 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. Formed at Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France '
The medals in your PDF are in the reverse order. dailyinfo[12]=' 457 Lance Corporal Arthur Price ROWE 2nd/7th Bn. He was then aged 20 years 4 months. Landed Anzac Cove 5 August 1915. Royal Irish Rifles. (d.7th July 1917 ), Anderson Stanley Orme. 16th Btn. Over 60,000 was raised. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum They embarked for Britain on the 27th of September 1914 and arrived at Liverpool on the 22nd of October they joined 25th Brigade, 8th Division at Hursley Park, Winchester. 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.