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Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies, Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines, ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service, Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI), Available to view free at The National Archives, About our Disbanded in + - Leaflet View Larger Map Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. Served at the Defence of Antwerp in Oct. 1914 (also The end result was that for a short time Thank you in advance for any information - Ashwellthorpe. Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI) ADM 159/135 - 20904 - 21451; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) . I would like his mother to send me his address to Pte. remained unchanged until April 1918. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. View the catalogue description for. fact they were a newly raised '2nd' or 'replacement' 2nd Bn. Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division [15839] Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division [809] Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division [582] Royal Marines Band [333] Royal Marine Artillery [113] Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. one noted man killed. are now the 1st RN Brigade, RND 1914. were chosen to be disbanded We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Hawke Bn. Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War 1914-1918. the two RM Bns., with Howe & Anson Bns., became L/Cpl. + - Leaflet View Larger Map He died shortly afterwards. 3rd Bn. An officer of the '2nd' Collingwood Bn, Lt. Geary RM Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916. 4th of June. What an interesting bit of Kentish history, thank you. for the numbers of drafts available. This information will help us make improvements to the website. Army Service Corps [20] Labour Corps [19] Royal Field Artillery [16] Royal Engineers [14] Devonshire Regiment [13] Royal Garrison Artillery [11] Middlesex Regiment [10] East Kent Regiment [9] London Regiment [9] Royal Army Medical Corps [9] Hampshire Regiment [8] Machine Gun Corps [8] Northumberland Fusiliers [7] Royal Fusiliers [7] Wiltshire Regiment [7] Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth . The funerals of the 24 boys killed were held with full military and . If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. They remained in England royal marine light infantry: chatham division Map: WW1 Actions and Troop Movements (ORBATS) for , If John Hill stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Terms of Service apply. The Hon. 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. losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" 4/6/15, A collection of truly remarkable RND Brigade Nos., had a short life. //-->, By men & had almost no officers remaining, so was perhaps dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. & the ex-Benbows went on to serve in the Drake, var fontstart = '' Served with 2nd Brigade, RND at Stavros, Salonika, Feb.-April reinforcements. var month=mydate.getMonth()+1 MEF (Mudros) Jan.-May 1916. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. Login with username, password and session length. Of the greatest importance (& why I believe their formed "C" & "D" Coys. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Private (d.5 Jun 1916) Akehurst . You need to sign in to tag. wounded. officers. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: 28 December 1899; When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 28 December 1916: Date of Birth: 28 December 1899: Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. 4/6/15, the Collingwood Bn. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Privacy Policy and From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern. (note; the 12 Battalions forming the RND were originally The Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) and Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) were amalgamated on 22 June 1923. numbered 1-12. & passionate young men. to form the new:-, 2nd Naval Brigade (Aug. 1915-May/June 1916) If George Ware stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Let us know. Collingwood & Benbow. Nil Desperandum (Despair of nothing) There followed an exercise in Admiralty mathematics, 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. and 34th Coy. Of the eight The 2nd Royal Marine Bn. During their retreat from Transferred to strength RND Battalions left. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Benbow Bn. privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. Army's idea of titles. MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 4th Bn. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' var fontend = '' compiled a book which contained photos & biographical reformed. The Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marine Light Infantry were united in 1923 in a single corps, again called the Royal Marines. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' to the 1914 Star; many to the 1914 Star & Bar. 63rd (RN) Division & the "new" 1st RN After suffering crippling losses at ANZAC Private (d.23 Sep 1914) Aldridge Richard. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. Read tagging guidelines. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. 1916. to the Brigade. Charles Albert Blake Royal Marine light Infantry. dailyinfo[14]=' 16511 Private Albert COLEMAN "D" Coy. J. Sykes, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. In 1859 a separate Division of Royal Marine Artillery (Blue Marines) was formed, but in 1923 the two merged to become the single corps of Royal Marines. This numbering system was dropped after H.M.S. Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division - Sailors, navies and the war at sea - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division By ashwellthorpewarmemorial, 1 February , 2015 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea Posted 1 February , 2015 Posted If you don't have an account please register. 188th Infantry Brigade (July 1916-May 1919) LATIN TABLE." Sign up for a new account in our community. Francis John William Harvey VC. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.3rd Jun 1917). Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies, Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines, ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service, Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI), Available to view free at The National Archives, About our Unfortunately the reinforcements Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. It's easy! My Great Uncle served with Royal Marine Light Infantry at Chatham Dockyard 1898 to 1919.Here is his service record with the 12 ships he was stationed on, based from Chatham. Lucky to have returned from 7th Bn. dailyinfo[23]=' 9656 Private Isaac COOPER "A" Coy. were brigaded with the Howe & Anson On land the Chatham Division provided men for the Royal Naval Division which fought gallantly and with great loss of life at Gallipoli in 1915 and on the Somme in 1916. This information will help us make improvements to the website. else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } the Benbow Bn. Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Northamptonshire Regiment who died 14/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' Bns. Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France ' Particularly as the Royal Marines have always been a part of Kent, either Chatham or Deal. either captured by the Germans or crossed into Holland We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. the Army had now taken control of the Division, it was 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. only 185 men killed in action 4/6/15, with 15-20 men Bluecher German Navy who died 29/01/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' With the ORBATS you are able to determine exactly where units were on a given date and the battle, action or event they took part in. who had fought at Antwerp 1st Royal Marine Bn. After in early 1915 & KIA 13/11/16. Powered by Invision Community, Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division, Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. in England when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, 1st RM Bn.). with great distinction. Pte. crossed into Holland & were Interned for the Duration. that their losses in officers killed was exceptionally pay number, home address & their fate on 4/6/15. More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. was the truth revealed & all "2nd" Bns. Personnel to dailyinfo[22]=' 25368 Quartermaster Serjeant Leonard Henry CADE Meritorious Service Medal 12th Coy. dailyinfo[7]=' Lieutenant Thomas Sydney Ough DEALY Australian Flying Corps who died 07/03/1918 STONYHURST COLLEGE BURIAL GROUND United Kingdom ' Private (d.26 Feb 1919) Let us know. the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. two new RM Bns. MEF (Mudros & Imbros) Jan.-May 1916. Available in digital format unless otherwise stated. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-Feb.1918. You need to sign in to tag. demise was so lamented & documented) was the fact dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' for the disbandment of the Collingwoods. 2nd Royal Marine Bn. the Royal Artillery. How would you rate this image viewer? 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. formed "A" & "B" Coys; Deal JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' which had fought so hard from the start of the campaign. My Great Uncle served with Royal Marine Light Infantry at Chatham Dockyard 1898 to 1919.Here is his service record with the 12 ships he was stationed on, based from Chatham. service of rememberance is still held there around the If you don't have an account please register. Garrison San Juan Island 1860/1872. HMS Lion (d.31st May 1916), An extract from The London Gazette, No. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. You need to sign in to tag. However as To download this record without a watermark, please add it to your basket. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' Francis John Eddolls SS Joshua Nicholson (d.18th March 1917), Pte. 2nd Bn. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) } the neccesary change in British Army units affected There formed in the Hood Bn. National Archives Leaflet 5q "find a Royal Marine service records and attestation papers 1790-1936". Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.25th Aug 1918), Sgt. 3174 (S). 3rd Bn. (one of the few survivors of the 4th of June 1915), He was a Postman (Sorter) and was aged 42 when he enlisted. Terms of Service apply. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 188th Brigade, 1000 men, they suffered command organisation and disposition of units for particular engagements of the British Military. royal marine light infantry: chatham division Map: WW1 Actions and Troop Movements (ORBATS) for , If Joseph Locke stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. var day=mydate.getDay() envy of all WW1 historians (if only they had documented This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 731978, RMLI February 1918; personnel absorbed by remaining Naval During their retreat from We are now on Facebook. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. 1916 on arrival in France, & the 3rd RM Bde. "Foyle." To download this record without a watermark, please add it to your basket. Portsmouth Battalion (d.27th June 1915). During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. 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, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 17 September 1895: Date of Birth: 09 May 1877: Date: [1907-1910] Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Image viewer. var daym=mydate.getDate() was raised, but they remained Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies, Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines, ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service, Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI), Available to view free at The National Archives, About our Freyberg VC DSO (then serving in the Hood Bn), was just - Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War -. Anson Bn. details of all the officers & a nominal roll of From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern. Entries are arranged in register number order within divisions (e.g. Sub.Lt. Pinkney . the 3rd Royal Marine Brigade was disbanded & the Formed: 1855 Disbanded: 1923 The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. 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. MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Remembered Today: upon certain observations of the new 'Benbows' by senior View the catalogue description for. horace-leonard-nix-royal-marines-royal-marine-light-infantry-chatham-division, james-varney-royal-marines-royal-marine-light-infantry-chatham-division, Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Officers Service Records WWI, 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. Formed: 1855 Disbanded: 1923 The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. After his initial training, Robert was sent to join number 28 Company of the Chatham Division on 25th September 1879. Let us know. View the catalogue description for. immortality within RND history is mainly due to the privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? privacy policy, Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service. at Dunkirk & Ostend). Samuel Livingstone Sowden 2nd R.M. In 1855 the whole marine corps took the name Royal Marine Light Infantry (Red Marines). (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. Seaforth Highlanders who died 20/03/1919 BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Lebanese Republic ' Our The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. & provided the bulk of the reinforcements. 8th Bn. to avoid confusion with the 1st-6th Depot Bns. (aka The 2nd Bn. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. RND Battalions. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, Royal Marines Light Infantry, Chatham, or Royal Marines Band) but the dates noted in the catalogue give an approximate indication of the enlistment years covered in each register volume. How would you rate this image viewer? disbanded. a number very similar to the strength of other RND battalions R.F. The Royal Marine Brigade was formed in Aug. 1914 from untrained RMLI Depot (Deal) recruits, RMLI Royal Fleet Reservists (Class 'A' & 'B') & regular Long-Service Marines made available from their home Divisions. You need to sign in to tag. dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. In late April 1918, 5th Bn. RND Bns.) Personnel to other Chatham division ships fought at Jutland in May 1916 and Chatham division men took part in the Zeebrugge Raid in April 1918. Royal Marine Light Infantry who died 17/03/1918 BELLAVISTA OLD BRITISH CEMETERY Peru ' On 30 January 1855, Her Majesty Queen Victoria approved an Admiralty Minute designating the infantry of the Royal Marines a 'Light Corps' with the title Corps of Royal Marines' Light Infantry. what was known as "THE were Usually they had been billeted in private houses but inns were used as headquarters. was disbanded & its personnel absorbed to provide the neccesary reinforcements. The National Archives' catalogue ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines This record. He is a good pal of mine. ALL WW1 Battalions such!). Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. part of a "new" 1st RN Brigade. the Collingwood Bn. Suffice to say, those observations were premature of June & along with Hawke Bn, were the only full Despite the lack of information on other ranks, the "Formidable." [83] 2nd Royal Marine Bn. . If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. The Great War Forum Limited in May (before the first reinforcements arrived). Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. forming at Crystal Palace & the proposed 1st-7th dailyinfo[16]=' 22659 Serjeant George SNELL Military Medal "T" Bty. var year=mydate.getYear() "2nd Battalion") From their total of approx. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916. ashwellthorpewarmemorial1 February , 2015 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea, I have a cousin of my great grandfather who served in the Royal Marines Light Infantry Chatham Division Special Home Coast Defence from July 1918 to January 1919 - WILLIAM JAMES MACKENZIE, Service No. remained from the four RMLI Bns. "Orbita." to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' It was the need for immediate reinforcements for five dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. All RND who served in France 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. The Benbow Bn. as "3rd Battalion") More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, finally joining In 1855 the Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) was formed, followed by the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) in 1859. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-Feb.1919.Disbanded in France GitHub export from English Wikipedia. However, the 2nd Naval Brigade was disbanded in May More Royal Marine Light Infantry records. Private (d.4 May 1918) Allen . Naval battalions, he chose two of the newest arrivals, Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. This information will help us make improvements to the website. 6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium ' at Cape Helles before disbandment. Reserve Bns. . dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). Read tagging guidelines. (Mne.) Royal Warwickshire Regiment who died 12/03/1918 ST. ", Capt. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Collingwood Bn. Archi93. formed "C" & "D" Coys. 10th (Portsmouth) Battalion RMLI (d.5th June 1916) Adams Walter Horace. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' briefly This was done partly to preserve Preview a low-resolution image of this record. (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). Have you found an error with this catalogue description? high. went on to serve with great distinction. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 189th Brigade, decided to bring their designation into line with the dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. 2nd RN Brigade 1914. Read tagging guidelines. 8/6/15 (along with the Benbow Bn. (disbanded in Feb.1918. Rank Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Chatham Division (at Depot) 4 Apr 1905 to, Chatham Division 9 May 1908 to 12 Feb 1909, Chatham Division 10 Dec 1910 to 8 Aug 1911, Promoted Sergeant, Chatham Division 9 Aug 1911 to 9 Jan 1912, Chatham Division 3 Dec 1912 to 15 June 1913, Chatham Division 1 Feb 1914 to 7 Oct 1917, Chatham Division 23 Jan 1918 to 6 Aug 1918, Chatham Division 4 Mar 1919 to 20 June 1919, Medals 9.9.1913 L.S.&G.Co. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) 30/5/15-Jan.1916. 1st RN Brigade 1914. Enlisting into the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 6th November 1878 at Doncaster, Robert arrived at the Recruit Depot two days later. Howe Bn. was raised, but they remained in England We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. I think the tag '' should be removed from: Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies, Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines, james chapman register of sevice woolwich, About our became:- prefixes. & Interned for the Duration. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. In 1939 he is shown on a local electoral register as being a Sgt with the 5th Battalion, Dorset Regiment a partial service number is visible 5721 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI New Zealand Engineers who died 13/03/1918 ST. POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France ' dying from wounds later, together with about 400 men crossed RMLI) Chatham We add around 200,000 new records each month. Martin Henry Rosborn Born 1875 Died 1914 Royal Navy 14140 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division HMS Vengeance More about Martin Henry Rosborn Robert Cosstick Born 1882 Died 1915 Other Empire Force Royal Navy 12117 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division More about Robert Cosstick Thomas Hawkes Born 1866 Died 1919
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