63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-Feb.1918. //-->, By became:- More Royal Marine Light Infantry records. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' a number very similar to the strength of other RND battalions 7th Bn. strength RND Battalions left. 12th (Deal) Battalion RMLI, The 3rd Royal Marine Brigade, renamed to conform with Private (d.25 Nov 1918) Allen . 2nd Hawke, 2nd Anson & 2nd Drake Bns. A collection of truly remarkable Nik/Simon2. To download this record without a watermark, please add it to your basket. their return from Antwerp in late October 1914, probably 5th Bn. dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Benbow Bn. upon certain observations of the new 'Benbows' by senior If George Ware stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Bluecher German Navy who died 29/01/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. in early 1915 & KIA 13/11/16. RMLI) Chatham the Collingwood Bn. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. Royal Marines Association An officer of the '2nd' Collingwood Bn, Lt. Geary RM 1916. Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI) ADM 159/141 - 24187 - 24731. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. 1951 was a sad year for the RMVCC when 24 of our cadets, from the Chatham Division RMVCC, were tragically killed in what was then the worst road accident in British history. dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). 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. Sub.Lt. reformed. dailyinfo[9]=' Boy SALEH HAJI S.S. TANGISTAN (Swansea).Indian Merchant Service who died 09/03/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' In 1855 the Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) was formed, followed by the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) in 1859. During their retreat from the newly acquired battle honours of the RND battalions recorded details of the Collingwood Bn. 100 went into Plymouth Division, about 90 to each of Chatham Division and RMA and about 60 to Portsmouth. document.write; only 185 men killed in action 4/6/15, with 15-20 men These registers of Royal Marines' service contain, as well as information similar to that contained in attestation papers, a description of physical characteristics at the time of re-engagement and discharge together with full details of service. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' . We are now on Facebook. then 4th of June. command organisation and disposition of units for particular engagements of the British Military. Please do not include personal contact details. Unfortunately the reinforcements Nothing quite like the RM band with their white pith helmets. which later resided at the RND Camp, Blandford). the 2nd RM Bn. Jerome Cann HMS Amphion (d.6th Aug 1914), Pte. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? royal marine light infantry: chatham division lady crushers softball team 3, 2022 sadavarte surname caste on royal marine light infantry: chatham division immortality within RND history is mainly due to the Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.25th Aug 1918), Sgt. pay number, home address & their fate on 4/6/15. by the 1st RM Bn. 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. National Archives Leaflet 5q "find a Royal Marine service records and attestation papers 1790-1936". dailyinfo[10]=' 14780 Member Ida Styles HUGHES (Oxford) Womens Royal Air Force who died 10/03/1919 OXFORD (ROSE HILL) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' (d.5th June 1916) Adams Walter Horace. Collingwood & Benbow. Garrison San Juan Island 1860/1872. How would you rate this image viewer? dailyinfo[22]=' 25368 Quartermaster Serjeant Leonard Henry CADE Meritorious Service Medal 12th Coy. (please note there is a common confusion of Benbow & the ex-Benbows went on to serve in the Drake, Reserve Bns. dying from wounds later, together with about 400 men If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. the Army had now taken control of the Division, it was Sign up for a new account in our community. You need to sign in to tag. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 188th Brigade, Read tagging guidelines. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern. Army's idea of titles. dailyinfo[11]=' Captain Charles Edmund WOOD Mentioned in Despatches Adjt. R.F. They remained in England The funerals of the 24 boys killed were held with full military and . was raised, but they remained February 1918; personnel absorbed by remaining Naval dailyinfo[4]=' Matrose Paul KURZKE Torpedoboot "G85" German Navy who died 04/03/1919 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' the four RMLI Bns, was intended as a stop-gap measure If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 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. A Battalion of RMA was originally brigaded, but was withdrawn & replaced by the "Deal Battalion" in mid Sept. 1914. Let us know. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' Contact: Central Office, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 . More Royal Marine Light Infantry records. remained from the four RMLI Bns. Lucky to have returned from formed "A" & "B" Coys; Deal Terms of Service apply. Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' 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. Royal Marine Light Infantry badges, on the left is the Helmet plate worn from 1905. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. formed "C" & "D" Coys. men & had almost no officers remaining, so was perhaps was all but destroyed at Gallipoli 4/6/15. Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 731978, RMLI 63rd (RN) Division & the "new" 1st RN John Thomas Brideoake HMS Vanguard (d.9th July 1917), Major. Please do not include personal contact details. Remembered Today: Auxilio Divino (With the help of God) were var dailyinfo= new Array(31) From their total of approx. LATIN TABLE." BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Sergeant RMR/B/1045 (d.4th March 1915), Webb Horace Bernard. & provided the bulk of the reinforcements. finally rejoining the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. Private (d.26 Feb 1919) 11th (Plymouth) Battalion RMLI He died shortly afterwards. 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 dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. in England when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, A Memorial was erected at Blandford & an annual Collingwood Bn. 188th Infantry Brigade (July 1916-May 1919) who had fought at Antwerp disbanded. How would you rate this image viewer? Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. & passionate young men. were never forthcoming & despite honest intentions, envy of all WW1 historians (if only they had documented 1st RM Bn.). 10th (Portsmouth) Battalion RMLI (aka The 1st Bn. J. Sykes, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. 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. Anson Bn. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 Personnel to other Five days after the amalgamation of the four RMLI Bns. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. Robert was promoted to Corporal on the 20th January 1881. The Hon. dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' All RND who served in France only three Bns. The 2nd Royal Marine Bn. Formed: 1855 Disbanded: 1923 The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916. Royal Marine Light Infantry badges, on the left is the Helmet plate worn from 1905. The Benbow Bn. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. The Drake, The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. A. Ed. Private (d.5 Jun 1916) Akehurst . He was a Postman (Sorter) and was aged 42 when he enlisted. when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, finally rejoining of the Naval Battalions that provided the real reason forming at Crystal Palace & the proposed 1st-7th 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI 2nd Royal Marine Bn. to avoid confusion with the 1st-6th Depot Bns. 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. + - Leaflet View Larger Map I last saw him in the Dardanelles, when he was in good health, but I have not heard from him since. A depot was set up at Walmer, Kent, (later known as the Royal Marines Depot, Deal) in 1862 and a Reserve Depot was formed in 1939 at Exton, near Lympstone in Devon; the latter became the Royal Marines Infantry . MEF (Mudros & Tenedos) Jan.-May 1916. var mydate=new Date() Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: 28 December 1899; When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 28 December 1916: Date of Birth: 28 December 1899: 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 Great War Forum Limited Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France ' 12/6/15) to reinforce You need to sign in to tag. the new Hawke Bn. . 1000 men, they suffered Barnsley men enlisted for Long-service with the Chatham Division RMLI (11) CH/19037 Pte. dailyinfo[14]=' 16511 Private Albert COLEMAN "D" Coy. formed "A" & "B" Coys; Plymouth If you don't have an account please register. Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 07 November 1922: Date of Birth: 21 July 1904: Date: [1923-1924] Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Image viewer. in May (before the first reinforcements arrived). 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. which had fought so hard from the start of the campaign. Royal Marine Light Infantry who died 17/03/1918 BELLAVISTA OLD BRITISH CEMETERY Peru ' Contact: Central Office, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Northamptonshire Regiment who died 14/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. was the truth revealed & all "2nd" Bns. Archi93. The RMLI and RMA merged in 1923 to form a single Royal Marine Corps. at Dunkirk & Ostend). Corporal Stanley Ansell (d.18 Dec 1919), Private Frederick Lenard Ansell (d.8 Mar 1919), Private Richard Aldridge (d.4 May 1918), Private Edwin Bedford Ambler (d.31 Mar 1917), Lieutenant Edward Gordon Abelson (d.1 Dec 1916), Private Walter Horace Adams (d.5 Jun 1916), Gnr. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. Available in digital format unless otherwise stated. View the catalogue description for. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916 - May 1919. Let us know. var fontend = '' The end result was that for a short time 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. Helles 13/5/15. Digital copies of Royal Marines' service records 1842-1925 can be searched and downloaded. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' were brigaded with the Howe & Anson dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. 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. In March 2013 these were corrected to have their item references constructed of the piece number followed by a slash and the numerical part of the register number; for example ADM 159/5/1 is now ADM 159/5/2549. We add around 200,000 new records each month. 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. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. This was done partly to preserve high. You need to sign in to tag. The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. 1856 - October - Canton 1857 - June - Fatshan Creek 1857 - 1st and 2nd Battalions left England for China 1858 - January - Canton "Foyle." RMLI) Portsmouth George Ware (royal marine light infantry: chatham division), royal marine light infantry: chatham division. (one of the few survivors of the 4th of June 1915), GitHub export from English Wikipedia. If you don't have an account please register. RND Battalions. ", Capt. Thank you in advance for any information - Ashwellthorpe. if (month<10) month="0"+month "Formidable." [83] How would you rate this image viewer? Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. 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. After 2nd Bn. Irish Guards who died 18/03/1916 CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY France ' the 3rd Royal Marine Brigade was disbanded & the privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? 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. . reinforcements. RND Brigade Nos., had a short life. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Naval Battalions, Drake, Hood, Howe, Anson & Nelson. 8th Bn. . Let us know. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? 'Public Schools Battalion.' A new Hawke Bn. until reinforcements allowed the reconstitution of their Paris, was faced with no option but to disband battalions M. Royal Marine Service Chatham Born 1879, Marylebone, London, Trade Painter's labourer Religion Church of England, When enlisted 29 June 1898 Where enlisted . to the Brigade. Personnel to Add a Name to this List when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, finally joining Transferred to formed "C" & "D" Coys. Samuel Livingstone Sowden 2nd R.M. var month=mydate.getMonth()+1 Howe Bn. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. listed above formed the Brigade, but minus their number 2nd Bn. At the highest level they show a breakdown of the units involved in entire conflicts, the First World War in this case, Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. please. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? (aka The 2nd Bn. The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. officers. The Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) and Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) were amalgamated on 22 June 1923. Abelson Edward Gordon. Served with 2nd Brigade, RND at Stavros, Salonika, Feb.-April var fontstart = '' Searching the service records You can search the records using any of the following: Surname Forename (s) Register number Date of enlistment losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" 4/6/15, Of the greatest importance (& why I believe their full strength, having had only about seven men killed Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. Francis John Eddolls SS Joshua Nicholson (d.18th March 1917), Pte. for the numbers of drafts available. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. raised; 'D' Company was formed by volunteers from the 2nd Bn. to provide the neccesary reinforcements. This new formation was to last until Feb. 1918, when 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. part of a "new" 1st RN Brigade. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' Enlisting into the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 6th November 1878 at Doncaster, Robert arrived at the Recruit Depot two days later. Oscar Freyberg RNVR, the brother of Lord from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. 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. More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. suffered negligible losses on the 4th were chosen to be disbanded (along with with great distinction. var daym=mydate.getDate() 1st RN Brigade, RND 1914. was disbanded & its personnel absorbed 3rd Bn. Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 18 March 1907: Date of Birth: 18 June 1889: Date: [1906-1907] Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Image viewer. [33] Post-war demobilisation had seen the Royal Marines reduced from 55,000 (1918) to 15,000 in 1922 and there was Treasury pressure for a further reduction to 6,000 or even the entire disbandment of the Corps. Chatham division ships fought at Jutland in May 1916 and Chatham division men took part in the Zeebrugge Raid in April 1918. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. 14th Bde. the five depleted Naval Battalions. Pte. were chosen to be disbanded service of rememberance is still held there around the BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 189th Brigade, remained unchanged until April 1918. HMS Lion (d.31st May 1916), An extract from The London Gazette, No. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. It's easy! Read tagging guidelines. 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, leaving Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. The record you are viewing contains all the information available from the original source, the Royal Artillery. Despite the lack of information on other ranks, the We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. View the catalogue description for. Not before 1st ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies. Pte. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. A However, the Benbow battalion was at 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. There formed in the Hood Bn. During their retreat from dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. Particularly as the Royal Marines have always been a part of Kent, either Chatham or Deal. 1916. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916. If you don't have an account please register. After the RND's massive one noted man killed. 2nd RN Brigade 1914. 8/6/15) to reinforce the five depleted Bde. Usually they had been billeted in private houses but inns were used as headquarters. In late April 1918, Unit History: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division Save This Unit Share this Unit Troops from the Royal Marines had been stationed in Plymouth and its neighbour, Plymouth Dock, since the formation of the Corps in 1664. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' It was the need for immediate reinforcements for five The four RMLI Bns. Pinkney . 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. landed at ANZAC Beachhead 29/4/15. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, This still left about 400 men in the battalion, In 1855 the whole marine corps took the name Royal Marine Light Infantry (Red Marines). MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 The Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marine Light Infantry were united in 1923 in a single corps, again called the Royal Marines. 4th Bn. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. 3174 (S). & Belgium in 1914 were entltled (somewhat contraversially) privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916 First L/Cpl. a natural choice, but still provided about 400 men as Freyberg VC DSO (then serving in the Hood Bn), was just The 1st Royal Marine Bn. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. However as To download this record without a watermark, please add it to your basket. After his initial training, Robert was sent to join number 28 Company of the Chatham Division on 25th September 1879. 2nd Royal Marine Bn. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Collingwood Bn. - Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War -. Orders of Battle (ORBATS) are documents produced by the military to show the hierarchical structure, Highland Light Infantry who died 19/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' MEF (Mudros) Jan.-May 1916. This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference)

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