The next part of the entry we are still struggling to decipher. He got nothing for saving St.Mark's of Venice from sliding into the lagoon in '46 ! I proudly still have mine! As there is a town called that on the coast between Algiers and Bone (Annaba to-day).Most transit camps were closer to Algiers and appeared to be grouped around the villages on Cap Matifou - Maison Carree and Maison Blanc. The 21st Battalion was formed from Home Service men of the TF. Sorry about that !!! those of the BBC. [15], In 1940, the 70th (Young Soldiers) Battalion was stationed at Holme Pierrepont Hall, near Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottingham. [3], The 2nd Battalion served in India from 1882 to 1898, and saw action in the Sikkim Expedition 1888 and the North West Frontier campaign 1897-1898, after which they transferred to Aden. Age 40. [8] The 16th (Service) Battalion (Chatsworth Rifles), which had been formed by the Duke of Devonshire, and the 17th (Service) Battalion (Welbeck Rangers), which had been formed by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, both landed at Le Havre as part of the 117th Brigade in the 39th Division in March 1916 also for service on the Western Front. 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 1/5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 9th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 10th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 13th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 14th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 15th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 70th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 2/5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Could you carefully check your father's army record again and post the dates you have here (if they differ in any way from your original post). It was for that reason that I suggested that his 18 days with the Black Watch were in the UK. 10th Gurkha Rifles who died 28/06/1915 HELIOPOLIS (PORT TEWFIK) MEMORIAL Egypt ' The crew wear snow suits and the gun is camouflaged with white sheets. Log in or Sign up. Tags: 1940 2 sherwood foresters (nottinghamshire & derbyshire regiment) belgium duke of wellington's regiment (west riding) - histories duke of wellington's regiment (west riding) - war diaries dunkirk memorial forces france 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. Your timeline suggestion has paid dividends for us. He later marked up a copy of The Green Triangle (a history of the 2/5th during WW1) by W. G. Hall. all very clean cut and dried Peter .however one pointthe 6th Batt Black Watch DID NOT take part in the final battle Medjez - Tunis as they were still on the Franconia with me ( I met a neighbour on the ship - Peter Malone who also had David Bowman , another neighbour who was killed at Cassino ) and my group which was on it's way to join 21st Tank Bde - which DID take part in that final battle as they were incorporated into 4th Inf Div ! For any other comments, please Contact Us. 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Both men are shown an the CWGC and "Soldiers who died in the Great War" as belonging to the 2nd Sherwoods and not to the many others, eg 2/5; 2/7, etc. Royal Garrison Artillery who died 11/07/1917 MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' Battle of Monte Cassino order of battle January 1944 is a listing of the significant formations that were involved in the fighting on the Winter Line January 1944 during the period generally known as the First Battle of Monte Cassino. one day I'll get all the details in the right order - for the Sherwood tale try page 8/9 of the Military desk - go through "Sherwoods in Italy" by Westcott - aug 8 2004 - this will bring up Ron Goldstein and then on to A1949024.. David and I are finding many side issues which are not just instructive but, so interesting. The battalion remained in France until May 1940 when the Germans invaded the Low Countries. They were part of 7th Motor Brigade from 22.6.1943 to 4.10.1944. and were at Anzio when your father was captured on 14 March 1944. Sherwood Foresters (d.17th May 1940), Pte. As Rick Atkinson puts it "Longstop offered omniscience. During the war two ships were bombed at sea , causing about a dozen bodies of dead sailors to be washed up on Guernseys coast. I've made a note regarding Medjez and the 6th BW. His joining up date of 1943 is obviously a typo ! Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! dailyinfo[24]=' Second Lieutenant David Wishart HANNA Military Cross 8th Bn. Couldn't the Yanks even hold a hill that had been gift-wrapped for them?" Add a Name to this List attd 1st/4th Bn. Add a Name to this List I thought they were relieved by 56th Div by that time,then the 56th were relieved by 5th Div - 56th went back to Egypt for a month - 1st and 5th stayed to the finish . All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, David advises me his father was the first to put his hand up when volunteers were required, so possibly this is an explanation. Paul Bradshaw19 January , 2013 in Unit War Diaries. As he always claimed that MBE meant My Boys' Efforts ! under the number A 1949024 which will be around page five/six (150-175). Regiment: Notts Derby Sherwood Foresters Regiment 2nd Battalion. They were part of 7th Motor Brigade from 22.6.1943 to 4.10.1944. and were at Anzio when your father-in-law was captured on 14 March 1944. Lieutenant W. Stackhouse joined the Regiment and was taken on strength accordingly and posted to letter 'B' Company. 5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters; 16th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry; Divisional troops 70th (West Riding) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery . As we dis embarked at Algiers we noticed a line of 3 tonners which we thought were for us ! best regards dailyinfo[23]=' B/1089 Lance Serjeant Sidney Frederick WALKER 9th Bn. In January 1944 they took part in the landings at Anzio, under command of U.S. Fifth Army, where they suffered extremely heavy casualties in some of the fiercest fighting of the Italian Campaign so far, and later fighting during Operation Diadem and on the Gothic Line. The Battalion dug in shell holes. My Father was a soldier in the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters and was stationed in Guernsey so after war was declared and it was decided that the island was to be left to its fate, all the troops left for the mainland, my dad included. Lieutenant Colonel. Sherwood Foresters. Our research and Davids remembered conversations with Leonard sould suggest this was his link with Nordhausen. Relieved by 1st Leicesters at about midnight. 20 May 1943 Transfered to 2nd Bn Sherwood Forresters "World War II unit histories and officers". Hi - Sue H - 6.20 p.m. About 200 of the enemy were seen coming over the rise West of Lesboeuf, advancing in a North Westerly direction. 1793 - 1814 clasp: Roleia Vimiera Corunna Talavera Busaco Fuentes d' Onor Ciudad Rodrigo [16], The 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters was serving in the 3rd Infantry Brigade, part of the 1st Infantry Division, with which the battalion would remain with throughout the war. let me know if this helps at about the same time that Grandpa joined in the February as they had been at Anzio from landing date. Want to find out more about your relative's service? Contents 1 History 1.1 Pre 1914 history 1.2 First World War 1.2.1 Regular Army 1.2.2 Territorial Force 1.2.3 New Armies 1.3 Between the wars 1.4 Second World War 1.4.1 1st Battalion 1.4.2 2nd Battalion 1.4.3 1/5th (Derbyshire) Battalion [43], The 15th Battalion was raised for Home Defence in 1940 and disbanded in 1941. Tunis: 5 to 12 May 1943. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, [2][7], The 1st battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 24th Brigade in the 8th Division in November 1914 for service on the Western Front. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. That was at Christmas, and the Germans renamed reconquered Longstop "Weihnachtshgel" - Christmas Hill. On 20.5.1943 he is transferred to a battalion of the Sherwood Foresters (the Sherwood Foresters fielded 13 battalions), but he remains with them for only three months. [8], The 9th (Service) Battalion landed at Suvla Bay as part of the 33rd Brigade in the 11th (Northern) Division in August 1915; it was evacuated from Gallipoli to Egypt in December 1915 and then moved to France in July 1916 for service on the Western Front. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click here. [15] In August 1944 the new 1st Battalion was transferred to the 183rd Infantry Brigade, part of the 61st Infantry Division and in June 1945 it transferred to the 184th Infantry Brigade, again part of 61st Infantry Division. Home Forums > Main WW2 Talk Forum > 1940 > 2nd battalion sherwood foresters 1940. Leonard stated that he was in Stalag 317 and was taken to "Mittenburg" for 2 weeks. According to the dates - I think he joined the Black Watch (probably 4/5th Batt /51st Div) at Tunis after Enfidaville- again for a few days - again to make up numbers - then again to make up numbers for the landing at Syracuse to Acrealle, by 5th Div whereas the Black Watch landed earlier with 51st Div prior to heading for the U.K. After Acrealle - the 5th Div appeared to join 10th Corps around Minturno before marching up to the Garigliano, this would be before Christmas '43.Many men were transferred into battalions for a few days for ration states usually if they were "floaters", What does Carlo D'este say regards unit placements ??? All Campaigns and Battalions of The Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt) 45th/95th Foot. Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France. The references to his having been transfered to the Blackwatch have been baffelling us as it was such a short period. [2] In 1942, it was sent to India, where it carried out internal security duties at Delhi. public. No, not the Medjez Plain Battle from 23 to 30 April, but in the Tunis Battle (the final skirmishes) from 5 to 12 May. 16th. ;1 Surrey ; 5 Northants ; 7.30 a.m. Battalion Head Quarters moved up to where Battalion were formed up. I found it informative. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below. If you have any unwanted Sent a wire to Brigade asking for Major Street and Lieutenant Mellor to join from Transport. Leicestershire Regimentwho died 15/07/1919 LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. As for the Black Watch battalions in May 1943, any one of which fits these scant facts: 1st and 7th Battalions Black Watch were with 154 Infantry Brigade in the 51st Highland Division; 5th Battalion Black Watch was with 27th Infantry Brigade, also with the 51st Highland Division; and 6th Black Watch was with the 12th Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. [8][9] The 2nd-Line TF battalions formed on the outbreak of war, the 2/5th, 2/6th, 2/7th and 2/8th battalions, moved to Ireland as part of the 178th (2/1st Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Brigade in the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division in April 1916. Street (DSO later to die of wounds) took over temporary command of the Battalion. They were in action at the Garigliano Crossing from 17 to 31 January 1944, but that was before Sue's father joined them. thanks in advance. Was your father by any chance in the REME? My Father was a soldier in the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters and was stationed in Guernsey so after war was declared and it was decided that the island was to be left to its fate, all. No one knew what ailed me though it took a German Army Doctor to correctly diagnose meningitis before I was successfully treated. [48], In 1931, the Sherwood Foresters were officially allied with the Simcoe Foresters (35th Regiment of Infantry), Canadian Militia. 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters Discussion in ' 1940 ' started by graeme, Dec 13, 2012 . Usual working parties. Next day it was black rice - at least we thought it was black rice - it was Rice alright but the flies made it look black ! Military General Service Medal. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. But here we are simply talking about a change of name rather than a transfer, because way before then, on 18.12.1942 the Yorkshire Dragoons became the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (the 9th KOYLI). On 29 May, 9th Foresters were sent to reinforce the garrison at the fortified town of Bergues, 9km south of Dunkirk. The 1st Armoured Division arrived in France between 1521 May. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites [8] The 15th (Service) Battalion (Nottingham) landed in France as part of the 105th Brigade in the 35th Division in February 1916 also for service on the Western Front. In 1958, the battalion saw action in Malaya and, in 1963, in Cyprus. L/Cpl. 40th (Sherwood Foresters) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 42nd (Robin Hoods, Sherwood Foresters) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot), These were the 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) and the 4th Battalion (Special Reserve), with the 5th (Derbyshire) Battalion at Becket Street in. Scheme started for strengthening the East bank of the Canal, Regiment on Canal Bank to work on it in the afternoon. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Built on the site of an older tower called Crich Stand, the Memorial Tower is the destination of an annual pilgrimage on the first Sunday in July. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) } So in order to be captured at Cassino on that date - he had be with one of those battalions at the time - the 6th Black Watch did not appear at Cassino until the final Battle in May '44. The complete list of battles for the 12th Infantry Brigade, according to Jolsen, are: Oued Zarga: 7 to 15 April 1943. Rifle Brigade who died 01/07/1915 HOUPLINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France ' Peter - PHILIP AND JAMES) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, a training battalion. Sherwood Foresters, Sjt. This is the British Expeditionary Force order of battle on 9 May 1940, the day before the German forces initiated the Battle of France. The great attrition came after the Normandy Landings, which drained infantry units from the UK and from Italy. At the moment I cannot confirm or dipute the possibility of his having been in a REME unit. tomcan. Our If he did join the Black Watch in North Africa, then he must have left 9th Royal Berks in early April 1943, and not on 1 May 1943 for the reasons I have given. Also 50 Reinforcements joined for duty. Taking into account the areas Leonard was in this makes a whole lot more sense to us. Find out how you can use this. dailyinfo[25]=' Nursing Sister Cicely Mary Leigh POPE Voluntary Aid Detachment who died 25/06/1921 CHELA KULA MILITARY CEMETERY, NIS Serbia ' Hobbs (DSO later killed) left for London to attend an Investiture by the King at Buckingham Palace. dailyinfo[4]=' 2915 Private Arthur John HEALEY 59th Bn. dailyinfo[20]=' 4249 Private Albert WILLIAMSON 54th Bn. 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 next Battalion shown was the KOYLI,` again in the 5th Div(1O th Corps) which at that time would have been around the Garigliano River and they stayed there for some time as they couldn't move from the bridgeheadat the same time as the third battle of Cassino was on . so it might have been on the Garigliano that he was captured - which would not surprise anyone , who was even close ! He spent many hours in the water praying and singing until a fishing boat picked him up. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the First or Second . [2] In 1942, it was sent to India, where it was converted to the armoured role as 163rd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps. Only a third of the infantry had received minimal training. 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The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Thank you so much for the information. The regiment was formed on 1 July 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms. One of my old and dear friends was the Officer in charge of building a bridge over an immense Wadi near St.Peter's Corner, not far from Longstop as his men were falling like snowflakes, the Wadi took on the name of St.Peter's crossing when a very plummy English voice asked why a Tunisian Wadi should carry an English name he was answered by an equally Irish brogue saying that if he were to cross that wadi to-day .. he would be sure to meet St.Peter ! Leonard is refered to as Private Hutchings in his discharge papers so, he was Infantry.
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