Patrick Toman 2nd Btn. (d.7th Jun 1917), Boulger John. dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. Sgt. 11th Btn. 2nd July : Martinsart. 12th Btn. dailyinfo[14]=' 16511 Private Albert COLEMAN "D" Coy. The other Regular battalions were in the 4th Division (1st Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers) and the 8th Division (1st Bn The Royal Irish Rifles), which were, respectively, to the left of 29th Division and the right of 32nd Division. The Society organised a wide range of fund-raising events and, thanks to the generosity of the people of Bushmills and much further afield. The bloody and prolonged Somme campaign included some of the hardest-earned battle honours handed down from our antecedent regiments. Looking at your PDF, the medals are (left to right): Curiously, his Medal Index Card (linked by Jon in post#3) isn't annotated to show an award of the 14/15 Star; and I didn't find him in the relevant medal roll. 2nd Battalion Ironically, the sole Somme battle honour not awarded to an Irish regiment was Thiepval. 14th (Service) Battalion (Young Citizens) 26 October 1915 : transferred to 74th Brigade in same Division. There is a guide at TNAhttp://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/prisoners-of-war-british-hands/. "Orbita." Commemoration Society was formed in October 2012 with the main objective of raising sufficient funds to erect a statue of Robert Quigg V.C. 14 August 1914 : landed at Rouen. Pte. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). July 1915 : moved to Seaford. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Pte 13th (1st County Down) Battalion, Richardson I.. 10th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916), Russell Christopher. Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill where absorbed by 3rd (Reserve) Bn. 10th Btn. 2nd Lt. 14th Btn. It travelled from Southampton to Le Havre at the start of November and took up positions east of Laventie in the Pas de Calais. The village had resisted all previous attempts to capture it and resistance remained stubborn, resulting in heavy losses for 47th Brigade. 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. Researching soldiers of the British Army in the Great War of 1914-1919. Record same as 8th Bn. We add around 200,000 new records each month. [4] The Battalion's chaplain, Donal O'Sullivan was killed in the Somme. The Long, Long Trail has always been free to use but it does cost money to operate. 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. The Society raised approximately 60,000, thanks to the help and support of the people of the Causeway area and far beyond. Colvin Robert. The Faughs too received le Transloy as a battle honour. Royal Irish Rifles: KIA: In 1917 they were in action at the Battle of Messines attacking between the Wulverghem-Messines and Wulverghem-Wytschaete roads. (d.21st March 1915), Morrow Arthur Galway. [1] L/Cpl. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. 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. Moffett Alexander. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' In memory of Frank, Harry, Thomas, William, Gabriel and James, and all other members of my family who experienced the terrible Great War. 1996-2023 The Long, Long Trail. cojanis15 February , 2019 in Soldiers and their units. 3rd July : Forceville. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. It would appear he remained in the Army after repatriation and was posted back to the 2nd Battalion who were sent to Iraq in 1919. Welcome to Irelands Great War a program dedicated to exploring Irelands role in the Great War 1914 1918, its aftermath and legacy. David has worked on several other high-profile public sculptures of famous people, including Robert Dunlop in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim and Todger Jones V.C. He was facing the right way, the last round of a clip in the breech and three dead Germans in front of him. Rest in peace in Mill Road Cemetery . 16th Battalion (d.22nd Aug 1916), Gorman Gilbert. Terms of Service apply. His. Fourth (UK) Army deployment, 1 July 1916. His British War & Victory medal roll record (as linked by Jon in post #2) indicates that his WW1 overseas service was entirely with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles. ABSOLOM. 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 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. 1st Btn. Welcome. Adair J. (d.1st July 1916), McAuley John. Rfmn. For Sergeant OCathain the war ended in the Winter of 1914. Moved to Clandeboye in December 1914. Richard Whitworth 2nd Btn Royal Irish Rifles (d.8th Aug 1917), Sgt. L/Cpl. In 1937, the London Irish Rifles became a Territorial Army battalion of the Rifles, and the only TA battalion of an Irish regiment. September 1917 : moved to Egypt for service in Palestine. Rory came from a poor Catholic working-class family in Belfast. (d.21st Nov 1917), Bothwell R.. 14th Btn. He is buried in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France. 14th Btn. dailyinfo[20]=' 10259 Private Charles BUCHANAN 1st Bn. The unit's final incarnation was as D (London Irish Rifles) Company, the London Regiment. New Zealand Engineers who died 13/03/1918 ST. POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France ' (d.7th Jun 1917), Bryan Alfred. Rfm. 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion They should be Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and General Service Medal. Some evidence that it was at Dundalk shortly before departure. The London Irish Rifles (LIR) was a reserve infantry regiment and then company of the British Army. Our databases allow us to investigate almost the entire Army records and we can conduct research into any officer or soldier of any British Army regiment. . It was amazing to see him with both arms and looking amazingly like my son, his grandson at the same age 100 years apart. privacy policy, GB/NNAF/C22543 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/O38291 ). Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill where absorbed by 3rd (Reserve) Bn. Rflmn. 2nd Bn. Moved to Ballykinlare and came under orders of 107th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. Royal Irish Regiment Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Nasirabad (where it had been stationed since 1912). 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. The service of the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles in World War I saw the battalion serving on the Western Front throughout the war. (d.16 Aug 1917), Hoey William Robert. (d.1st Jul 1917), Bothwell Thomas Henry. 1st Battalion. 8th Btn. Moved to Bundoran in December 1914, going on to Randalstown in January 1915. On the outbreak of the Great War the regiments two regular battalions and three Special Reserve battalions were mobilised. Collins William Robert. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. (d.25th Sep 1915), Bowler Harold. 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. On 29th August 1917 the 8th (Service) Battalion, (East Belfast) amalgamated with the 9th (Service) Battalion, (West Belfast to form the 8th/9th Battalion. 9th Btn. Record same as 11th Bn. By September 1914, only 6 officers and 200 men were fit for duty. Val Whitty 1st Btn. "Foyle." 7,340 men from the Royal Irish Rifles are listed in the CWGC database of First World . Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. It's easy! (d.1st Jul 1916), Hill William Quintis Ewart. dailyinfo[11]=' Captain Charles Edmund WOOD Mentioned in Despatches Adjt. Survivors continued to fight with various units until the end of March when the battalion was moved to reserve and the task of rebuilding it began. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Royal Irish Rifles (d.21st June 1917), Sgt. [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 the 7th of July 1915 they sailed from Liverpool for . Moved in January 1915 to Ballyvonare. Rfm. He was had a tour in the Middle East and was a prisoner-of-war but I don't know where. please. 8th Btn. August 1914 : at Tidworth. He enlisted as 5/9929 in 5th RIR 8.11.1916 and served with 2nd RIR in the BEF from 12.3.1918. Looking at the surviving records there is evidence that men enlisted significantly under age around this time and were weeded out. (d.28th Jul 1917), Boyd Samuel. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. Moved at first to Newcastle and disbanded on 20 February 1918 but otherwise record same as 8th Bn. July 1915 : moved to Seaford. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). Formed at Dublin in August 1914 as part of K1 and came under command of 29th Brigade in 10th (Irish) Division. We have a large archive of soldier records. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. (d.16th Aug 1917), Bailie David. 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. On 13 December, 10 officers and 450 other ranks were moved with only one hours notice to garrison Cairo. Formed in Newcastle in March 1915 as a Reserve Battalion, from depot companies of 8th, 9th and 10th Bns. Is there a way that I could find out if he was captured by the British? They moved to the Curragh in February 1915 then in May 1915 they moved to Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, England for final training. (d.21st March 1918), McComb Francis. George Smith 2nd Btn. October 1915 : landed at Boulogne. 15th Batt (d.21st March 1918), Wadeley Ernest Benjamin. (d.1st July 1916) Bothwell R.. (d.1st Jul 1917) Trace your military heritage through our Research Database. July 1915 : moved to Seaford. 15th (North Belfast) Btn. I was able to walk along the very road where he was wounded for the last time in 1918 and to visit the grave of his patrol mate Herbert Musgrave. Royal Irish Rifles (d.21st April 1917), Rfm. In 29th Division, on the left, 1st Bn The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, veterans of Gallipoli (as was the Division), suffered losses second only to those of 1st Bn The Hampshire Regiment; 29th Divisions overall losses were higher than those of 36th. 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. Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The Somme offensive was part of an Entente strategic plan for 1916 with a Franco-British attack on the Western Front, Russian on the Eastern Front and Italian on the Southern. Over 60,000 was raised. dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' var day=mydate.getDay() 8th Btn. 6th Btn. 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. Ken, George's birthdate is 15 November 1898 (he was born in Gilford). Belfast City Hospital History . . Moved to England in April 1918, going to Larkhill. 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. and 34th Coy. Update News. The Great War Forum Limited The Robert Quigg V.C. Later in the war, he served in Mesopotamia and Egypt and he continued his army career until 1934, finishing with the rank of Sergeant. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Rfm. 8th Btn. Although it gained ground, it had to withdraw. 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. 6th Btn. Robert Quigg was presented with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Sandringham in January 1917. - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum Re-enlisted the following day, number 7006511. 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. 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. Pte. Before the First World War, Robert Quigg worked on the Macnaghten estate close to the Giants Causeway, Co. Antrim. CLM, thank you so much. 9th (West Belfast) Btn. We are incredibly proud of him and how he survived the unimaginable conflict that he endured from 1914 until his discharge in 1917. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Formed in County Antrim in September 1914 from the Antrim Volunteers. (d.20th Sep 1914), Brians Thomas Hutchinson. Pte. It participated in the final Allied offensive against Germany in 1918 before returning home in May 1919. 8 October 1915 : transferred with Brigade to 25th Division. in his home town of Bushmills, in time for the centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme. (d.7th Jun 1917), Allen Sidney Charles. Rfm. 2nd Lt. Edmund DeWind VC 15th Btn. With 49th Brigade called in to support the attack, more success was gained on the left where 7th Bn The Royal Irish Rifles of 48th Brigade and 7th Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers of 49th Brigade broke through the German line, allowing two battalions from The Royal Dublin Fusiliers to pass through to seize the objective. William joined the Royal Irish Rifles, 36th Ulster Division and was sent to war in France on 4th of October 1915. Royal Irish Rifles during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. att 109th Light Trench Mortar Bty (d.1st Jul 1916), Moore Robert. 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! 7 July 1915: embarked at Liverpool and sailed to Gallipoli via Mudros. He served with the regiment in Gibraltar in 1864, Mauritius in 1867, and the Cape of Good Hope in 1870. The badge of the regiment as depicted on a CWGC grave headstone. Balmoral Industrial School Roll of Honour. Rfm 11th (South Antrim) Btn. 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. 13 November 1917 : amalgamated with 13th Bn to form 11/13th Bn. 9th Btn. In July 1953, during the Coronation Tour of Northern Ireland, Robert Quigg V.C. Exploring a Shared History for a Better Future. Remembered Today: 18 February 1918 : disbanded in France. This sample comprises some 15,000 records of soldiers who served with the Royal Irish Rifles and Royal Irish Fusiliers up to 1922. Formed in Holywood around November 1915 as a Reserve Battalion, from depot companies of 13th and 16th Bns. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. Rflm. Rflmn. L/Cpl. 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. 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles were in Aden at the out break of the Great Was in August 1914. William Lewis 10th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st July 1916). Want to know what life was like during the Great War? (d.7th Jun 1917), Currie David. Rfm. 15th Btn. 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. 15th(North Belfast)Btn. Rfm. If you find it a valuable resource, please consider becoming a supporter. (d.24th March 1917), Blair A. G.. 10th Btn. Today it has passed from memory, but its opening day is written indelibly into the Armys history as its bloodiest ever. 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. This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. The Red Cross have a couple of records which can be linked to (using the 'PA' and 'R' numbers shown) from thisindex card. 3rd (Reserve) Battalion He was my Grandfather's brother. dailyinfo[6]=' 345190 Sapper Forrest A. KNOWLES Canadian Signal Corps who died 06/03/1921 REIDS MILLS CEMETERY Canada ' Returned to UK and landed at Devonport on 18 November 1914, then came under command of 82nd Brigade, 27th Division. He was wounded by shell fragments in 1916 during the Somme offensive. On 15/02/2019 at 15:12, jonbem said: On 17/02/2019 at 14:33, kenf48 said: WARD, Frederick, Private (50236). (d.7th Jun 1917), Brough Walter. Among the other honoured engagements of the Somme campaign, the Inniskillings were involved at Bazentin Ridge and also received the honour Ancre 1916. 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! (d.2nd August 1917), Burnett Corry. (d.7th June 1917), Brown John. In 1888 Wilhelm II was crowned 'German Emperor and King of Prussia' and moved from a policy of maintaining the status quo to a more aggressive position. The regiment was one of eight infantry regiments raised and garrisoned in Ireland during this period. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google (d.1st Jul 1916), Topping Samuel. The ceremony was the result of four years of work by the Robert Quigg V.C. 16th Btn. H.M.S. (d.22nd Aug 1916), Graham N. C.. Capt. 2nd Battalion July 1915 : moved to Seaford. As we were growing up WW1 was a dim and distant memory and, as far as my father was concerned, it wasn't something he wanted to discuss much with his children. Thank you, Janis. Samuel McCrory 10th Btn. Their company-strength operation succeeded, resulting in the capture of enemy equipment and prisoners, and a Military Cross for the Company Commander. We have a large archive of soldier records. ROYAL IRISH RIFLES. [3], During the Battle of Fromelles on 1920 July 1915 - The battle of Fromelles took place on 19 and 20 July 1916. dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. 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. 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. Formed in Dublin in November 1915 and moved to India in February 1916. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. 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. The 83rd who were fighting in the Transvaal War (First Anglo-Boer War) at the time, became the new regiments 1st Battalion. He fought in 15 major battles while in France. 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. Rflmn. Royal Irish Rifles Battalions of the Regular Army 1st Battalion August 1914 : in Aden. Bluecher German Navy who died 29/01/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' John Campbell 14th Btn. Came under orders of 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. 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. 7th Btn. Came under orders of 109th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. What happened next earned Rifleman Robert Quigg the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour awarded for valour in the British Commonwealth. Would George or any soldierhave just done training until he was 19 years old when they were shipped overseas? Rflmn. He was a prisoner-of-war but I don't know where. 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. Royal Irish Rifles. The last man he dragged in on a waterproof sheet from within a few yards of the enemys wire. I don't know exactly how he died, as records say he "Died of Wounds." A training unit of the Special Reserve, it moved on mobilisation to Holywood Barracks, with detachments going on coast defences. There is help on how to research a soldierhere. Now Sergeant OCathain and The Royal Irish Regiment were mobilised on 9 October and some 695 reported out of a total number recalled of 704. 1st Btn. 11th Btn. Rfm. 9th Btn. Accepting he may have added a few months to his age on enlistment if he told the truth it means he enlisted aged eighteen. Moved to Ballykinlar and came under orders of 107th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. I was able to visit the battle fields in Belgium, where he fought for so long, in 2007. James Shields 14th Btn. (d.7th Jun 1917), Currie Harold. 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. var year=mydate.getYear() Machine boy. Rflmn. .Quis Separabit. In August 1914, Sergeant OCathain was with the 2nd Battalion garrisoned at Tidworth, Wiltshire in England. Royal Irish Rifles. . 17th (Reserve) Battalion Free shipping for many products! Pte. 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. Delayed by two days because of bad weather, the story of the attack on Saturday 1st July is well known, as is the part played by 36th (Ulster) Division. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 1st Battalion joined it there from Aden in November 1914 and both remained there until the Armistice. 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. Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st Jul 1916), Rfmn. No personal details are collected. Pte. On 8 February 1918 the battalion transferred again to 107th Brigade, 36th (Ulster) Division. 1st Battalion William McCullough 9th Btn. Moved to Dublin but was at Newtownards by February 1916. London Scottish at Messines, Halloween 1914. Probably because his enlistment in the R.I.R. (Brigadier Nelson Russell, Commander 38 (Irish) Brigade, 1942-44), For individual museum opening times and information, please click on the relevant museum below: Sgt. He left behind his wife Catherine (Nee McCormick) and his three sons Richard, Patrick and John. 6th (Service) Battalion For King And Country. (d.14th Nov 1916), Brooks Patrick. - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum 20 December 1914 : landed at Le Havre. Highland Light Infantry who died 19/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' 9th Btn. The regiment returned home in 1875 and then Rory found himself in Bermuda in 1880 before the unit was amalgamated. British Army WW1 period Irish Rifles hat badge . Robert Birnie 12th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st July 1916), Rflmn. Northamptonshire Regiment who died 14/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' 2nd Lt. 11th (South Antrim) Btn. Moved to Hursley Park and came under command of 25th Brigade in 8th Division. Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' On either flank of the Ulster Division, the German defences had prevailed. 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. On 1 April 2022 soldiers in the company transferred to foot guards regiments and the company became No 15 (Loos) Company, Irish Guards. 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd County Down) (Pioneers) Want to find out more about your relative's service? 36th CCS. (d.21st Jun 1917). The army and the regiment have been good to him. document.write; 6 November 1914 : landed at Le Havre. Beggs Thomas Alexander Thompson. 16th Bn (d.2nd Dec 1917), Slacke Charles Owen. William McFadzean, 14th Bttn - 1st July 1916 at Theipval, France. 18 February 1918 : disbanded in France, troops going to 22nd Entrenching Battalion. L/Cpl. 10th (Service) Battalion (South Belfast) Moved to the Curragh in February 1915. In 25th Brigade of the 8th Division, 1st Bn The Royal Irish Rifles took part in the attack on Ovillers. Royal Irish Rifles (d.1st Jul 1916), Sgt. Rflmn. By nightfall, the 12th Battalion had suffered horrific casualties and Quigg learned that Sir Harry Macnaghten was among the missing. Rifleman 9th Btn. (d.7th Jun 1917), Blunden Robert. Those known to have served with Royal Irish Rifles during the Great War 1914-1918. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Returned to UK and landed at Liverpool on 22 October 1914. Blair T.. (d.1st Jul 1916) Booth Hudson. 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. Rfm. The regiment was then posted to Nova Scotia. dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. In early 1888, now Corporal OCathain and the 2nd Battalion was stationed at Alexandria in Egypt. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. More Royal Irish Rifles records. Rfl. Powered by Invision Community. If you use Twitter, you can always contact me at my account @1418research. AU $50.00 + AU $7.00 postage. 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. L/Cpl. Rflmn. 13th (Service) Battalion (1st County Down) I am sorry that I don't have much more information for you. They proceeded to France with the BEF, landing at Rouen on the 14th of August. Formed in Belfast in September 1914 from the Belfast Volunteers. (d.16th January 1916), Mussen Richard. When The Royal Irish Rangers was formed by the amalgamation of the three antecedent regiments of the North Irish Brigade on 1st July 1968, the date chosen marked not only the birth of the new regiment, but a major battle honour shared by its antecedents: The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victorias). Formed in Newcastle around October 1915 as a Reserve Battalion, from depot companies of 14th and 15th Bns. John Armstrong 7th Btn. 12th (Service) Battalion, (Central Antrim), Royal Irish Rifles. These cookies do not store any personal information. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 12th Btn. 2nd Btn. The 10th (Irish) Division fought in the campaigns of Gallipoli or Dardanelles, then Salonika and finally with General Allenby in Palestine. 14 October 1917 : transferred to 108th Brigade in 36th (Ulster) Division. - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum 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.
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