Sidney was married to Elizabeth Snell, and during this leave Joseph was introduced to Elizabeth's sister Rebecca (my mum). W.O'S, N.C.O'S and Men of the 1st Battn. Historical Medals/Medallions; . Joseph was also a member of the 1st RUR's football team. Lt Col GP Rickcord DSO Records of 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. Royal Ulster Rifles Find your military ancestors at Forces War Records First Name Surname If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. For his service during WW2 Joseph was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, and the War Medal 1939-45, and I have claimed these medals from the MoD, and I am proud to display them. Series of 284 photographs showing themes relating to the British Army from the end of World War Two in 1945 to the evacuation of Aden, 1967; taken by Tom Pocock. 33 x 35 mm colour slides, with one set of duplicates from original photographs taken by Lt (later Brig) M N S McCord, Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, Nov 1950- Oct 1951. The memorial honours the 157 men of the Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR) who died in the 1951 Battle of Happy Valley and elsewhere during a campaign against communist China. Extensive research has produced a list of 97 additional names. Recruiting poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920 (c); associated with the Royal Ulster Rifles. Let us know. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Rangers. EUR 6.91. daniellewis35 . Proficiency badge for Group B Tradesmen, Royal Ulster Rifles, 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. 1881: 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot now becomes the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The Royal Irish Rifles - 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War -. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. The Royal Irish Regiment is awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by the Queen Our Locations 1st Battalion Clive Barracks, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, SHROPSHIRE. Lt. Samuel Raymond Evelynn Richard Burbidge Royal Sussex Regiment (d.31st March 1945). Platoon leader Lt D H Walsh centre of front row (wounded at Cambes 09/06/44 . of items: 3 Category Photographs News Cuttings Object name: Albums 'The advance of the British Mission towards Lassa. William . Escape from Berlin. 2nd Battalion fought throughout the Boer War (1899-1902), including the Battle of Stromberg (1899) where it sustained heavy losses. British official war photographs relating to the division were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club, who then developed slides of them; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). BT7 2FE, Tel: It was evacuated in June 1940 and remained in Britain for four years. Eleven uniform items, 2nd Bn (Territorial) London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles worn by Capt J R Strick, (with regiment 1939-1943), 1943 (c). This site uses cookies. National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HTRegistered Charity Number: 237902. Pen and ink drawing, 1983 (c); depicts two Quartermasters carrying bags initialled 'QM' and 'Tech QM' run towards a border wall whilst an armed guard trains the sight of his gun towards them, the border wall has a sign which says, 'Attention! Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Partner websites are free to search but there may be a charge to view full transcriptions and download documents. Royal Ulster Rifles Officers' Club President newsletter, 2001-2002; includes articles on the Battle of Imjin, Korean War, 22 - 25 Apr 1951 and the campaign in Italy, 1943-1945. Proficiency badge, other ranks', Royal Ulster Rifles, nd, sealed pattern, 1954. The regiment also raised 17 Reserve and New Army battalions during the conflict. 9 copy photographs of portraits and groups from negatives taken by Pte G Bracciale, Royal Ulster Rifles and Army Catering Corps, 1940 (c)-1945. Memoir: Diamond Anniversary 1999. Background While working on behalf of Larne Urban Council, WW1 Research Ireland has recently discovered that names were missing from Larne Urban District's War Memorial (Inver Park). In 1881, the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment were merged to form The Royal Irish Rifles. The online inventory contains records for over 100,000 objects. Tunic, full dress, other ranks', Ulster Volunteer Force (Young Citizen Volunteers of Ireland), Royal Irish Rifles (14th (Service) (Young Citizens) Bn), 1913-1914. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. 1939 Pattern Leather Equipment & 1942 Battle Jerkin, 1942-1944. The chief anxiety of the Commanding Officer was the lack of transport. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. Trade badge, group A tradesman, Royal Ulster Rifles, 1955, sealed pattern, 1955. Tartan fabric sample for kilt, other ranks', pipers', London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles, 1955 (c). He was later posted to the Lancashire Fusiliers 7th of January 1943 for a short period before being transferred again to the 8th Irish Battalion The Kings Regiment Liverpool on 3rd of April 1943. You need to sign in to tag. Man's bonnet, London Irish Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 28 Aug 1964; obsolete; rifle green. - Royal Ulster Rifles during the Second World War -. Ireland 1st Battalion joined it there from Aden in November 1914 and both remained there until the Armistice. TF9 3QE 01630698280 2nd Battalion Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn. He enlisted in the Army in Liverpool on 25th of April 1941 at the age of 18, proudly following the family tradition set by his father Harold Sidney Smith, who was a WW1 veteran. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Britain and France were rarely 'not at war' for 126 years (1689-1815) and in 1793 conflict arose again during the French Revolutionary Wars. It was recalled to the UK shortly after the outbreak of World War II and assigned to defensive duties with 31st Independent Brigade Group in 1940. Book a visit Request a copy; Details of WO 166/8914; Reference: WO 166/8914 Description: 31 Royal Ulster Rifles. The Rifles are There 1st and 2nd Battalions RUR in the Second World War by David Orr and David Truesdale published by Pen and Sword 2005. Uniform and equipment items, Royal Ulster Rifles, Royal Irish Rifles, worn by Lt M Mulholland, 1920 (c), tunic, pair of shoulder straps, forage cap, pouch, waistbelt, pouch belt. He spent around 6 weeks at Juno Beach before the 8th Irish were disbanded, and he was subsequently transferred on to the 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles on 21st of July 1944 and joined the 1st RUR's at Le Mesnil, just east of the Pegasus Bridge. please One of these, 6th (Service) Battalion, saw service in Gallipoli, Salonika and Palestine. From the collection of Maj John Waring. Its other two counties, Antrim and Down, were in Northern Ireland and so the regiment survived Irish independence. Served in Ulster until leaving for Britain in Sept. 1942. It served with the British Army in Northern Ireland until 1992, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Regiment. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy, Please enter a password with 6 characters or more. (Transcript Available). If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Irish was changed into Ulster and it lost one of its recruiting counties, Louth, which became part of the Free State. Word processed memoir by Maj Humphrey G N Gore, 1st Royal Ulster Rifles, recalling his service in India, Britain and Burma with the 36th Division, 1940-1945; associated with World War Two, India (1939-1945) and World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). The speech, which was given more or less off-the-cuff to the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) Battle Group on 19 March 2003, several days before crossing the Iraq border on Operation TELIC, became famous worldwide. It then landed in Normandy in June 1944 and fought throughout the ensuing campaign, finally occupying Germany for three years after VE Day. OPERATIONS OF THE 36th (Ulster) DIVISION - SOMME 1916. Following various amalgamations since 1968, the traditions of the battalion are carried forward by 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, which is presently part of 16th Air Assault Brigade. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Seventy six photographs taken by Gale and Polden Limited, of military scenes, ceremonies, tattoos, groups, portraits, 1905 (c)-1950. Read tagging guidelines. The beach was 'assaulted' by units of the 3rd; the . Nearly half of its men at the time of the Korean War (1950-53) came from there. A third one, the Young Soldiers' (70th) Battalion, was also formed in England at the outbreak of war before being disbanded in 1943. Most appearances in a final: 23 Worthing Most consecutive appearances in a final: 8 Horsham (1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938) Most defeats in a final: 9 Worthing Biggest win: 9 goals: Horsham 9-0 Worthing (1936) Most goals in final: 9: Worthing 7-2 Newhaven (1910) Southwick 8-1 Haywards Heath (1928) Eastbourne 5-4 Horsham (1933) Button, horn, black, London Irish Rifles, 1958, standard pattern, nd. Cyclostyled typescript account of the operations of 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and supporting units during the offensive by the 8th Army on the Po, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945), April 1945; written by Lt Col K J Price, DSO MC, with hand drawn cyclostyled maps. MS of register of freedom being signed by Steele. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Even after 1922, the regiment had continued to accept recruits from the Republic of Ireland. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Or, you can request a quotation for a copy to be sent to you. The Wartime Memories Project is the original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website. 90 names. Rank badge, lance corporal, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, 1955. Silver teaspoon, shooting trophy of The Royal Ulster Rifles, associated with CSM Alfred Trice, 1934; manufactured by, 'J.W.T. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. 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. D.S.O.M.C. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. Caubeen, London Irish Rifles, 1965, sealed pattern, 1965. Terms of Service apply. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 702 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. On 28 August 1914, the Division and its Brigades adopted the titles shown on this page. Photocopies of two printed documents of 1912 relating to the newly raised Young Citizen Volunteers of Ireland. Records of Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. My late father Joseph was born on 7th of December 1922 in Everton, Merseyside. On the evening of 6th June 1944, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles landed in Normandy. BELFAST Verified names will be added to the War Memorial by November 2018. Duplicated typescript list giving the locations of the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot 1796-1881, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Irish Rifles 1881-1921, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Ulster Rifles 1921-1948, and 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles (1948-1968). Royal Ulster Rifles - Soldiers and their units - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum Home Serving in the Great War Soldiers and their units Royal Ulster Rifles Remembered Today: Royal Ulster Rifles By David B, 20 November , 2009 in Soldiers and their units 0 20 November , 2009 Register a new account Already have an account? James Alexander Bruce. . This button displays the currently selected search type. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Joseph's service in Palestine ended on 5th of September 1946 and he was subsequently then placed on reserve until 1954, the year I was born. Twelve stable belts, various regiments, 1960 (c)-1965 (c). Date: 1942 Jan.- Aug. Held by: The National . The Royal Ulster Cup, 1934 (c). Collection of badges associated with the 83rd Regiment of Foot. This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793 and recruited in Belfast and County Down. Soldier Records for Royal Ulster Rifles 25 results. Lt Col JH Carson Rifleman 'Bill' Boyd, 1st Airborne Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles, 1942. The others served at home and on the Western Front. It saw service in the Second Boer War, Great War, the Second World War and the Korean War, before being amalgamated into the Royal Irish Rangers in 1968. just east of the Pegasus Bridge. Shoulder title and caubeen badge, London Irish Rifles, 1957-1985 (c). Rifles'. That year, it was amalgamated with the two other Northern Irishinfantry regiments, The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victorias) and The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, to form The Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th). 1915 Panoramic (Drag image left, right, up and down to view. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. The Royal Ulster Rifles were no strangers to the world's troublespots. Forty five uniform items, London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles (TA), worn by Maj L M Yearsley, nd. Bound volume of photocopied 'Selected Prayers', made for and presented to Capt (later Maj Gen) James Majury by the Protestants of No 2 Company, Prisoner of War Camp Number 2, North Korea, in appreciation for the Church services he conducted during their captivity, Oct 1952 to Aug 1953; original is in St. Anne's Cathedral, Belfast. 107th Trench Mortar Battery. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rifles. Royal Ulster Rifles pipers at aceremony to award the Presidential Unit citation to the Gloucestershire Regiment,1951. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by St Patrick's Day 1944 - Major General R.H.Lorie C.B C.B.E. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. The Airborne Shop is the official shop ofSupport Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977). . Operation Instruction No 0754, Patrol carried out by 2 RUR on night 31 Jan - 1 Feb 1945, Interrogation report on two prisoners of war captured by 2 RUR. Rifleman L Rooke, 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, 1943, Aged 17, Members of 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles leaving LZ-N, June 1944. The pipes and drumsof The Royal Ulster Rifles, c1941. 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles 1941 to 1947 The battalion had its origins in the 83rd Regiment of Foot, which was raised in 1793 for service in the Napoleonic Wars. The battalion remained in Normandy until September when it returned to the UK, but was redeployed, along with other units of 6th Airborne Division, to halt the German offensive in the Ardennes during the winter of 1944-45. Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Booklet: 10 Commandments for Transiteers; camp pass booklet belonging to Capt Roger Quinn, London Irish Rifles; original issue date of 30 May 1944 has been crossed out and replaced with 6 Jun 1944; booklet includes information on 'Messing Charges' and various reminders. Coloured photolithograph of a watercolour by John Mole, 2000 (c); published by the Ranelagh Press; mortars of 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles firing during the withdrawal at Imjin, April 1951; signed in pencil bottom right, 'John J Mole'; associated with the Battle of the Imjin River, Korea (1950-1953) 1951. The Royal Irish Rangers was later to amalgamate with The Ulster Defence Regiment and on the 1st July 1992 became The Royal Irish Regiment. ', hallmarked Birmingham, 1933; handle with motto, 'quis seperabit', surmounted by a harp and crown regimental badge; inscribed 'C.S.M., A.Trice. View the catalogue description for. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Royal Artillery; Royal Armoured Corps; Royal Engineers; Royal Signals; Royal Army Service Corps; Royal Corps of Transport; Royal Army Ordnance Corps; . It guarded aerodromes and moved to Britain on 23 Oct. 1941. Royal Irish Rifles (1st County Down Volunteers.) After the war Joseph was deployed to Palestine on the 1st of October 1945 with the 1st RUR's still attached to the 6th Airborne Division. County Forums including Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British Islands. We are now on Facebook. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. Cap badge, officers', worn by Maj L M Yearsley, Royal Ulster Rifles, North Irish Brigade, 1960 (c)-1968. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum In 1931, 2nd Battalion returned to the Sudan. This infantry unit was formed in 1970. 1934'. Joseph continued his service with the 1st Royal Ulster Rifles in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. We are now on Facebook. This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. ================================ Thirteen battalions were raised for the three Irish regiments based in Ulster: the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the Royal Irish Rifles. 7th (Home Defence) Btn., The Royal Ulster Rifles - Raised 29 Jun. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 1st Battalion spent the first post-war decade occupying Germany and stationed at home. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Copyright 2023. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small The Belfast News Letter of 15th December 1914 reported in the war series "Ulster and the War - Bank Clerks in the Army". Links to the First World War war diaries of the Royal Irish Rifles. Watercolour by Mike Chappell, 2000 (c); the one full-length and two half-length figures shown are: Company Sergeant Major, 31st Bn, Royal Ulster Rifles, Northern Ireland, 1942; Corporal, No 2 Commando, Yugoslavia, 1944; Corporal, 2nd Bn, East Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Division, Normandy, 6 June 1944; the original for the illustration of plate E in 'British Infantry Equipments (2) 1908-2000' Osprey (revised edition), by Mike Chappell, 2000 (c). Post navigation If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Although neither of these two regiments had been rifle units, the new regiment was given that status and role. The rest is history and Joseph and Rebecca became a couple and later married in 1949. Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. Figures as per 2014. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. He took part in Operation Varsity, the allied airborne . 108 files of manuscript notes, newspaper and magazine cuttings and ephemera relating to the British Army. On September 1st 1940 the 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles received its orders to mobilise. Gliders of 6th Airlanding Brigade came down at LZ-N close to the village of Ranville. Privacy Policy and Printed shoulder title, London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Ulster Rifles, sealed pattern, 1943.

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