2nd Battalion (d.6th Aug 1917 ), McClements William James. 13 November 1917 : amalgamated with 13th Bn to form 11/13th Bn. [1] [2] History [ edit] Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' More recently my brothers, sister and I have started to piece together his war-time story. Rfmn. Pte 15th Btn (d.22nd Nov 1917), Cathcart Herbert. It was amazing to see him with both arms and looking amazingly like my son, his grandson at the same age 100 years apart. 4th Bn. dailyinfo[6]=' 345190 Sapper Forrest A. KNOWLES Canadian Signal Corps who died 06/03/1921 REIDS MILLS CEMETERY Canada ' Moved to Bundoran in December 1914, going on to Randalstown in January 1915. (d.21st Nov 1917), Bothwell R.. 14th Btn. Rflmn. 14th (Young Citizens) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles in the Great War 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. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. 9th Btn. Val Whitty 1st Btn. This was a XIV Corps operation to secure suitable ground from which to launch the first operation involving tanks, which occurred a few days later at Flers-Courcelette. Please note we currently have a massive backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. . More Royal Irish Rifles records. 7 July 1915: embarked at Liverpool and sailed to Gallipoli via Mudros. Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/prisoners-of-war-british-hands/, The George V, General Service Medal - the clasp indicates the qualification was by virtue of serving at Ramadi or north of a line east and west through Ramadi between 10 December 1919 and 13 June 1920, or as part of an establishment within Iraq between 1 July and 17 November 1920. We have a large archive of soldier records. (d.1st July 1916), Mills J.. Rfm. 2nd Bn. 8th Btn. When he eventually died, aged 93, he left us with many happy memories of a great father and medals and papers from his time in the war. (d.7th Jun 1917), Boulger John. The 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles was serving in Aden when the First World War broke out in August 1914. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill. 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. We are now on Facebook. dailyinfo[16]=' 22659 Serjeant George SNELL Military Medal "T" Bty. 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. Address Stromore Road, Gilford. Some evidence that it was at Dundalk shortly before departure. Attacking on the left flank of the Ulster Division, as part of 29th Division, 1st Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers sustained heavy losses, their casualties numbering 568, much the same as the most heavily hit units of 36th Division 13th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles and 11th Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (595 and 598 respectively). dailyinfo[10]=' 14780 Member Ida Styles HUGHES (Oxford) Womens Royal Air Force who died 10/03/1919 OXFORD (ROSE HILL) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 29 September 1915 : moved via Mudros to Salonika, arriving 4-5 October. Pte. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small He returned to his unit 30th of November 1916 and took part in the battle of Messines Ridge, the 1917 campaigns in Flanders, the tank battle at Cambrai, and the German Spring offensives of March 1918. I will send the link to George's son. Record same as 8th Bn. The third Battalion was short-lived and was disbanded in . 15th(North Belfast)Btn. All Rights Reserved. 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in World War I - Wikipedia James Shields 14th Btn. dailyinfo[14]=' 16511 Private Albert COLEMAN "D" Coy. Royal Irish Regiment Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Nasirabad (where it had been stationed since 1912). The Great War Forum Limited (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. 18 February 1918 : disbanded in France. Fourth (UK) Army deployment, 1 July 1916. 17th (Reserve) Battalion Although it gained ground, it had to withdraw. dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' 11th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Moorhead James. Braving No-Mans Land Sergeant Robert Quigg V.C, By Leonard Quigg/the Robert Quigg V.C. 15th (North Belfast) Btn. 2nd Lt. Edmund DeWind VC 15th Btn. The 107 Infantry Brigade HQ diary ishere, orhere. (d.1st Jul 1916), Hill William Quintis Ewart. 9th (Service) Battalion (West Belfast) badge, headdress, British, The Royal Irish Rifles - Imperial War Museums 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. though the '5/' prefix to his 9929 number intimates that at one time he was with the 5th Battalion.. 16th Btn. 3 February 1918 : transferred to 107th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. Among the other honoured engagements of the Somme campaign, the Inniskillings were involved at Bazentin Ridge and also received the honour Ancre 1916. (d.1st July 1915), Blackadder Thomas. His name was Duff. 14 October 1917 : transferred to 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. Battle Honour ST QUENTIN - German Spring Offensive 1918. 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. The Society organised a wide range of fund-raising events and, thanks to the generosity of the people of Bushmills and much further afield. (d.8 January 1916), Ayre Samuel. dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. (d.7th Jun 1917), Mercer Samuel. Sgt. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. 26 October 1915 : transferred to 74th Brigade in same Division. Probably because his enlistment in the R.I.R. 14 August 1914 : landed at Rouen. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 privacy policy, GB/NNAF/C22543 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/O38291 ). 8th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. These cookies do not store any personal information. (d.2nd August 1917), Burnett Corry. [1] The Ottoman Empire had not yet entered the war so the battalion was sent to England in September, where it prepared for a deployment to France, attached to the 25th Infantry Brigade, 8th Division. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' Otherwise my contact details can be found at www.fourteeneighteen.co.uk. Royal Irish Rifles. - Remembering The Dead Of World War 1. (d.1st Jul 1916), Purdon Herbert. WW1 British Army 1914 -15 Star, British War & Victory Medal, Royal 23 August 1917 : transferred to 49th Brigade in same Division. Trace your military heritage through our Research Database. Moved to Ballykinlar in October 1915 and went on to Dundalk in August 1917. 14th Btn. The medals in your PDF are in the reverse order. For King And Country. Rflmn. (d.7th June 1917), McIlroy Samuel. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. 6th Battalion, The Royal Irish Rifles were raised at Dublin in August 1914 as part of Kitchener's First New Army and joined 29th Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division. (d.16th January 1916), Mussen Richard. Their front line skirted the northern edge of Thiepval wood, facing a gentle upward slope toward Schwaben Redoubt, a defensive complex in the second main German trench system north of Thiepval. Formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. 20 December 1915 : landed at le Havre. By doing so, you will enable it to remain free to all. Moved to Ballykinlar and came under orders of 107th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. I don't know exactly how he died, as records say he "Died of Wounds." Pte 13th (1st County Down) Battalion, Richardson I.. 10th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Russell Christopher. Rfm 15th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916). Rfm. He fought in 15 major battles while in France. (d.7th Jun 1917), Brien Phelim. 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. Rflm. 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! [1] The Ottoman Empire had not yet entered the war so the battalion was sent to England in September, where it prepared for a deployment to France, attached to the 25th Infantry Brigade, 8th Division. After all is over - and the remainder of the Empire is understandably irritated with Ireland - I hope these countless Duffs, from both the North and the South, and in all three services, will be remembered. In memory of Frank, Harry, Thomas, William, Gabriel and James, and all other members of my family who experienced the terrible Great War. L/Cpl. Repatriated 27.11.1918. July 1915 : moved to Seaford. 2nd Lt. 14th Btn. 1st July : Attack between St Pierre-Divion and Schwaben Redoubt. Looking at the surviving records there is evidence that men enlisted significantly under age around this time and were weeded out. Rflmn. Would George or any soldierhave just done training until he was 19 years old when they were shipped overseas? They moved to the Curragh in February 1915 then in May 1915 they moved to Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, England for final training. August 1914 : in Aden. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' I am sorry that I don't have much more information for you. We are incredibly proud of him and how he survived the unimaginable conflict that he endured from 1914 until his discharge in 1917. It played a prominent role in opposing the German attack during Operation Michael (known to the British as the Battle of St Quentin) in March 1918. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. (d.7th Jun 1917), Bird Alfred Thomas. .Quis Separabit. att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), Moore Robert. Salter J. W.. 2nd Lt. B Coy 11th (South Antrim) Btn. (d.23rd Nov. 1917), Baker W. J.. Rfm. 15th Btn. Rfm. (d.7th Jun 1917) Beggs Thomas Alex Thompson. Rory came from a poor Catholic working-class family in Belfast. A greater British commitment was called for and Haigs plea for a delay until August was rejected. Formed in County Down in September 1914 from the Down Volunteers. Re-enlisted the following day, number 7006511. An officer in the Faughs described Ginchy as belching forth smoke like a volcano from the bombardment; the village was reduced to a wasteland. 10th (South Belfast) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles in the Great War In July 1968 the three constituent Regiments merged to form the three component battalions of the newly created "Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd & 87th)". Rflmn. The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), 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. [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. In the absence of a service record its impossible to be certain. 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. Rflmn. William McFadzean, 14th Bttn - 1st July 1916 at Theipval, France. At home in Ireland men volunteered in their thousands and all three regiments soon formed new battalions. 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in World War I, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1st_Battalion_Royal_Irish_Rifles_in_World_War_I&oldid=1092217151, Battalions of the British Army in World War I, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 June 2022, at 22:02. . The regiment returned home in 1875 and then Rory found himself in Bermuda in 1880 before the unit was amalgamated. Rifleman 12th Battalion (d.1st July 1916), Black John. All Rights Reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google On the 7th of July 1915 they sailed from Liverpool for . The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Rflmn. The events of the day were made even more spectacular by the presence of some 150 members of the Irish Guards the regimental band, the pipes and drums, the regimental mascot, wolfhound Domhnall, and a guard of honour. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' 18th (Reserve) Battalion You should be aware of a few constraints and limitations. Rfm. He was my Grandfather's brother. They proceeded to France with the BEF, landing at Rouen on the 14th of August. 28 June was a wonderful day for the people of Bushmills and a great honour for our Society that the Queen graciously agreed to perform the official unveiling. [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. On 1 July 1916, Quigg advanced with his platoon towards the German trenches through a torrent of gunfire and artillery. 2nd Battalion dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Rfm. 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. Pte. 14th Btn. att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), McNally F.. Rfm. (d.24th Dec 1917), Magee Robert. 11th (South Antrim) Btn. Royal Ulster Rifles - Wikipedia 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. 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. Pages. Colvin Robert. (d.24th Jun 1915), Bruce James. The painting, 'Attack of the Ulster Division, 1 July 1916' by J P Beadle' is reproduced by kind permission of the Belfast City Council. 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. 16th Bn (d.2nd Dec 1917), Slacke Charles Owen. George Smith 2nd Btn. dailyinfo[11]=' Captain Charles Edmund WOOD Mentioned in Despatches Adjt. Patrick Toman 2nd Btn. Richard Whitworth 2nd Btn Royal Irish Rifles (d.8th Aug 1917), Sgt. Rflmn. McCracken William John. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 British Army 1914 -15 Star, British War & Victory Medal, Royal Irish Rifles at the best online prices at eBay! Pte. Written by Chris Baker. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN France ' The regiment was then posted to Nova Scotia. Served in Mesopotamia 18.9.1919 to 23.5.1921. 1st Btn. 14th Btn. Formed in County Antrim in September 1914 from the Antrim Volunteers. ABSOLOM. Battle Honour ST QUENTIN - German Spring Offensive 1918. On 14 August it landed in Rouen with 1,100 men as part of the 7th Brigade, 3rd Division. The last casualty that Quigg saved was Robert Matthews, from the village of Mosside, less than six miles from Bushmills. .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. 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. Moffett Alexander. 14th Btn. Beggs Thomas Alexander Thompson. document.write; (d.7th Jun 1917), Brough Walter. You signify acceptance of our use of cookies when you click the Accept button or by your continued use of the site. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 2th Btn. 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. 14th Btn. (The exception was after April 1918, but not relevant here as he was captured during the German Spring Offensive). 14th Btn. Rflmn. August 1914 : at Newtownards. 9th Btn. That battle had occurred fifty-two years earlier, then within living memory for many. (d.20th Sep 1914), Brians Thomas Hutchinson. The 2nd Battalion were in action again on the Somme in the Battles of the Lys and the final advance in Flanders. By September 1914, only 6 officers and 200 men were fit for duty. By Richard Doherty, military historian, writer and broadcaster. 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. Looks like 2nd Battalion. 13th ROYAL IRISH RIFLES - SOMME ROLL OF HONOUR Beggs Thomas Alexander Thompson. He was wounded by shell fragments in 1916 during the Somme offensive. Its also engraved in the history of most regiments and in the nations psyche. L/Cpl. Rflmn. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Although the Battle Honour SOMME 1916 covers all the fighting along that sector of the Western Front during those months, twelve subsidiary honours were also awarded. Eighteen was the conscription age under the Military Service Act 1916 which did not apply to Ireland. 16th Btn. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES GRAVEYARD - WW1 Cemeteries.com Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. After a rest, it was posted to Bouchavesnes-Bergen at the end of December and advanced to take a swathe of German-held territory during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917. This production was made possible with support from The Minstrel Boys Living History Group, the Dep. Lance Sjt. 15th Btn. At Armistice on 11 November the battalion were at Mouscron, north east of Tourcoing, where it remained and was demobilised by June 1919. He received four metals and have attached two pages of the medals that my uncle/his son sent to me: (1) Victory Medal; (2) medal from his tour in Middle East because it read Iraq under the ribbon and the medal; (3) a silver medal with the bust of George V on one side and on the other side is a man on a horse; and the last one is gold with crossed sword with a wreathon one side and on the other side is 9929 (line 1), - I cannot read -Harper (line 2), and Royal Irish Rifles (line 3). [5], The battalion left the Somme for Loos after the first phase of the battle but returned in October 1916 to fight on the ridges of Le Transloy in appallingly muddy conditions. Formed in County Antrim in September 1914 from the Antrim Volunteers. Rfmn. Robert Quigg was presented with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Sandringham in January 1917. The Victoria Cross was awarded to three men from the Royal Irish Rifles: Edward De Wind, 15th Bttn - 21st March 1918 at Grugies, France. Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. He was a prisoner-of-war but I don't know where. William Lewis 10th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st July 1916). The Royal Irish Rifles, especially the 1st and 2nd Battalions. We have discovered photographs that we didn't know existed and have just recently discovered what our father looked like as a young man. The following month, the battalion returned to the Somme, where it remained until the Hundred Days Offensive saw the Allies going on the offensive and decisively defeating the Germans, bringing about the Armistice of 11 November 1918. Moved to Clandeboye in December 1914. All but one of those were awarded to Irish regiments. The Boers fought using guerrilla tactics. Royal Irish Rifles, Rflmn. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. Some Useful Sources of Information for Tracing Irish Ww1 Soldiers They should be Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and General Service Medal. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 12th Batallion, Davison J. H.. 11th Btn. There is help on reading map referenceshere. 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[9]=' Boy SALEH HAJI S.S. TANGISTAN (Swansea).Indian Merchant Service who died 09/03/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' Royal Irish Rifles. Bennett Robert William . I was personally greatly privileged to have the honour of welcoming the Queen to Bushmills, informing the audience about the statue, and inviting Her Majesty to perform the unveiling. Blair T.. (d.1st Jul 1916) Booth Hudson. H.M.S. Formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. The Royal Ulster Rifles | National Army Museum 13 November 1917 : transferred to 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division, absorbing 7th Battalion. Rfm. Rflmn. Sadly, Quigg never found his platoon commander. In all, twenty Irish battalions, plus The Tyneside Irish, took part in the attack. William McCullough 9th Btn. 8th (East Belfast) Btn. (d.22nd Aug 1916), Graham N. C.. Capt. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Our Irish Regiments in the First World War - Royal Irish On 28 June 2016, a bronze sculpture of Sergeant Robert Quigg V.C. Irish Guards who died 18/03/1916 CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY France ' Rflm. Rflmn. Royal Irish Rifles. World War One Photos, Obituaries & Service Records. Cooper, Bryan, The Tenth (Irish) Division in Gallipoli (Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1993). - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum A training unit of the Special Reserve, it moved on mobilisation to Dublin. dailyinfo[4]=' Matrose Paul KURZKE Torpedoboot "G85" German Navy who died 04/03/1919 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' This statue will be admired by future generations and is regarded as a worthy tribute to a local man who has become a legend. 14th Btn. Rfm. He was seven hours engaged in this most gallant work, and finally was so exhausted that he had to give it up. 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. Cunliffe, Marcus, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, 1793-1968 (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1970).
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