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Operation GoodwoodThe 1st South Lancashires were next engaged on the left flank of Operation Goodwood, the major British offensive on the Bourguebus Ridge designed to draw in the German reserves prior to the Allied break-out from the Normandy beach-head. On 17th September the Allies attempted to force these obstacles by landing airborne forces on the Maas, Waal and Rhine bridges in conjunction with an armoured thrust on a narrow front. As frontal attacks on the Gustav Line were proving costly, it was decided to turn the Germans flank by landing at Anzio, 60 miles behind the front and 30 miles south of Rome. 2nd Loyals were sent to Keijo, in Korea, while the men of 18th Recce were taken to Thailand to construct the notorious Burma Railway. The 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. On the eve of this great adventure I send my best wishes to every soldier in the Allied team. The 2nd Battalions of the East and South Lancashires, who had spent over a year in India after the Madagascar campaign, joined the 36th Indian Division of Slims 14thArmy. I don't believe we've ever corresponded before. The Battle of the Fly-Over, showing the ground over which the 1st Loyals fought. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. He was also my wife's grandfather's cousin (and also happened to attend the same church (St.Mary's, Burnley) and move in the same circles that my own Gt.Grandad (and family) did. The East Lancashire Regiment was, from 1881 to 1958, a line infantry regiment of the British Army. Robert enlisted in 8th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in Feb 1917. Kohima To the north of the Arakan the Japanese offensive had had some success and British garrisons of Kohima and Imphal were surrounded. How should we contact you? Fenian Raids 1866-1871. Within days the Germans had deployed substantial reinforcements and by the end of January the Allies were on the defensive. In August both battalions re-embarked for Mombasa to prepare for the next phase. They survived his forced transfer to the Siamese jungle, and escaped detection by numerous searches. Contact our Media sales & Licensing team about access. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. The race for Rangoon was now on. The MOD/Army neither provides control, direction, nor any resources or funding for the site. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. dailyinfo[17]=' 36836 Private Joshua HOGG 2nd/6th Bn. We have over a million object records online, and we are adding to this all the time. Regt., 89th Inf. By the end of the month the Loyals were in contact with the Afrika Korps in the area of Banana Ridge and the Medjez Plain. MARY AND THOMAS BECKET) CHURCHYARD, KIRKHAM (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD AND EXTENSION, BROWNEDGE (ST. MARY) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHYARD, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS (SS. East Lancashire Regiment. At the heart of it is the legacy of those who died in the conflict, and especially the scale of the imapct that that would have had on their local communities, it would also never have been possible without the significant legacy created by those who remained, from the families who sent in photographs of their loved ones and which formed the Imperial War Museum's founding Bond of Sacrifice Collection, through the people who diligently compiled official records in the early 1920s and which formed the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's records, right up to the modern-day professionals, volounteers and individuals who have shaped these records, shared them, and also significantly increased and enriched them, especially under the guise of First World War Centenary projects like Lives of the First World War. The anti-tank platoon of the 1st South Lancashires, in their Universal Carrier and towing their anti-tank gun, negotiating the mud near Overloon, Autumn 1944. sHertogenboschMeanwhile, the East Lancashires were initially tasked to hold a section of the corridor to Nijmegan, defending an area near St Oedenrode. East Lancashire Regiment. Leicestershire Regimentwho died 15/07/1919 LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[23]=' B/1089 Lance Serjeant Sidney Frederick WALKER 9th Bn. 30th (Home Defence) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. They are part of a set of eight historically-priceless photographs taken in Changi Gaol, Singapore, by Army Chaplain the Rev. After the Battle of Britain in September 1940 the threat of invasion receded and the battalions were able to start training for offensive operations. On the 1st April the battalion attacked the heavily defended Point 534 feature which dominated the box and which only fell after twenty-four hours very difficult fighting. A number of Lancashire battalions were converted to units of other Arms: 7th East Lancashires 103rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 8th East Lancashires 144th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps, 2/4th South Lancashires 13th Battalion Parachute Regiment, 5th South Lancashires 61st Searchlight Regiment, 5th Loyals 18th Battalion Reconnaissance Regiment, 6th Loyals 2nd Battalion Reconnaissance Regiment, 7th Loyals 92nd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 8th Loyals 93rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 9th Loyals 148th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps. document.write; Courtesy of Clifford Scott. - East Lancashire Regiment during the Second World War -. Lancashire Fusiliers who died 17/07/1918 POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY Poland ' Having cleared the city, the Battalion had a fierce action on 24th August with the German rearguard on the steep slopes leading up to Fiesole. The Gothic LineEarly in September the enemy withdrew to their main Gothic Line positions astride the Apennines. Military Medal; ii: May 12, 1903, Dublin. A foothold had been established however and during the morning an Indian battalion completed the task with considerable artillery support. A few days later, however, the Japanese gave up their offensive and both battalions moved up to the Mayu Ridge, where they had their first contact with the enemy. Exactly when your WWII veteran joined and left specific units of assignment. 1st Loyals landed in the first wave of the assault but met with no opposition from the Italian garrison of 10,000 men, who surrendered without firing a shot. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. Discover the military campaigns and battles your WWII veteran took part in. Royal Navy who died 31/05/1916 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' to help with the costs of keeping the site running. HISTORY OF THE EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT IN THE WAR, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, british army, infantry regiments, regiments of the line. The Loyals were imprisoned there for several months before their transfer to Korea. RM2HJDDH5 - Original Victorian carte de viste (CDV) of soldier in ceremonial uniform in the East Lancashire regiment, (an infantry regiment) wearing a field service cap with a badge, holding a swagger stick, cuff braiding, the 2 chevrons on the sleeve denotes a corporal, In most units a corporal commands a section. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. The following day the Loyals suffered heavy casualties in a hard-fought battle for the heavily fortified Gueriat el Atach feature. A Lancashire Infantry Museum Narrative History, Lancashire Infantry Museum & Lt Col E J Downham MBE BA DL. - India, Military service; ii: August 26, 1914, Arrived in France. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is unfortunately no longer in contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. var fontend = '' 6th June - Battalion at 6 hours notice to move. Feedback Form. The site gives details of books published. On the southern flank of the wedge, the South Lancashires took part in some of the bitterest fighting of the campaign around Overloon and Venraij 12th-18th October. As an example of an additional image source, the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum has provided over 2,000 portraits under an open license. This project currently contains records for over one million men and women who died whilst serving in the First World War, with over 600,000 locations worldwide, tens of thousands of images, cemeteries, war memorials and much more. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. 8th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. Records of East Lancashire Regiment from other sources. Additional information and statistics on the depth and breadth of sources, The data currently presented has all been extracted from official records or from user contributions to the Lives of the First World War site. Burial: Talana Farm Cemetery, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium Grave No II. Both battalions took part in the assault landing on 5th May 1942 and pressed on rapidly towards the French naval base at Diego Garcia. Pte. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Want to know what life was like during the War? Have you already requested personnel records from the archives? German defences were based on water obstacles, and the East Lancashires then took part in fighting on the Ems-Weser Canal near Ibbenburen, 6th-7th April, and at the assault crossing of the River Aller on the 12th, with another heavy engagement at Kirchlinteln on the 16th, before occupying Hamburg on 4th May. dailyinfo[22]=' Captain Sir John Edward FOWLER Mentioned in Despatches 2nd Bn. 24th May 1940 In Action. The South Lancashires first helped to cut off the Japanese retreating from the Arakan then joined in the advance on Rangoon, during which they met a strong rear guard defence. Bennet George Thomas. N/AA pilotEnlisted air crewEnlisted ground crew. Discussion in '53rd (Welsh) Division' started by Swiper, Feb 9, 2010. This list may not reflect recent changes. On 5th May the Battalion supported an attack on the key Djebel Bou Aoukaz feature, and the following day the German front crumbled. Second Boer War. 1/5th Btn. It simply wouldn't exist without the core assets that it draws on, enriched by additional information from and links to countless further sources. 1st - 30th June 1944 Commanding Officer: Location: Milsted 2nd June - Battalion commenced Waterproofing A Vehicles for wading. British Military History in general but mainly the period 1837-1919. These possibly-unique photographs may be the only ones ever taken showing the Loyals in captivity. Abbott Robert. Both Lancashire battalions took part in this Nederrijn battle on the flanks of the main axis. Whilst this personal project started simply as an experiment to explore the local legacy of the First World War, but at a global scale, it has struck me that it is much more than that. 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. Reinforcements were still arriving at Singapore, the very last unit being the 18th Reconnaissance Battalion (late 5th Loyals, Boltons TA battalion) aboard the Empress of Asia. Do you know of a book or website that has an in-depth history of the East Lancashire Regiment? Royal Sussex Regiment who died 30/06/1916 LOOS MEMORIAL France ' Want to find out more about your relative's service? Shortly after the outbreak of war with Germany the 1st South Lancashires and 1st Loyals crossed to France with, respectively, the 4th and 1st Divisions of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). The East Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 as part of the Cardwell reforms of the British Army. As a preliminary to these operations, the 1st Division was tasked with the capture of the heavily fortified island of Pantelleria. Can anyone tell me what area of India he most likely served? Guest Talana Farm16 April , 2004 in Soldiers and their units. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 27th of January 1940 Postings. Later that month and during October this line was penetrated, the Loyals fighting smart actions at Poggio dei Ronchi and Monte Carnevale, being involved in the capture of Monte Gamberaldi, and successfully defending the summit of Monte Ceco against a German counter-attack. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is unfortunately no longer in contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. Want to find out more about your relative's service? If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261814 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. Private (6184) James McCarthy served during the Boer war and his medal card states that he also served in India - 1902. Good luck to each one of you. 50th (Holding) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. . In that case, here's the 'other' John Lavin (the one who survived the war and died in 1979). The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment Lancashire Infantry Museum South Lancashire Regiment The South Lancashire Regiment was formed in 1881 as a result of the Cardwell reforms of the British Army. I'm afraid as this is a personal project created in my own time, I cannot respond to individual requests right now. Pte. The Loyals moved forward to take part in mopping up operations in the Tunis area where, on 20th May, they were represented at the Victory Parade. J Wakeley 12th Btn. Our If you let me have your details off forum I would be happy to scan the narrative and e-mail to you. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Gueriat el Atach Ridge. From the Rhine to the ElbeAt the end of March both Lancashire battalions crossed the Rhine and began the final advance across the North German Plain. Boxer Rebellion 1899-1901. 2nd Battalion The Border Regiment on the North-West Frontier of India, c1933. 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. . approxomately 3 miles from where the McCarthy's (and Lavins) lived all them years ago! Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. The daily location of the WWII veterans unit and any movements they made. The RhinelandThe Allies now crossed the Maas into Germany and began to clear the enemy from between that river and the Rhine. While the 1st Battalion held a succession of defensive positions in an exposed salient, at Cheux, Grainville and Bougy, the 5th Battalion were involved in offensive action 2-3 miles further west. dailyinfo[5]=' Probationary Flight Officer Harold John FLYNN Royal Naval Air Service who died 05/07/1917 RAMSGATE CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Like this page to receive our updates. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. On 10th May 1940 the Phoney War came to an abrupt end when Germany invaded Belgium and Holland. (d.14th Nov 1916) Adams Herbert. The 5th Battalion suffered horrific losses, particularly on July 14 1944, known as Black Sunday, when 200 men were killed or wounded. Pantelleria. World War II. Pte 6184. dailyinfo[26]=' Deck Hand Herbert WRIGHT H.M. Trawler "Charles Astie." US Revolutionary War (United Kingdom) French Revolution 1789-1799. Alternatively, search more than 1 million objects from Born 1882. We can actually determine the exact aerial missions that your individual Army Air Corps pilot flew. In one week of hard fighting 1st Loyals had lost 22 officers and 446 men, of whom eleven officers and 45 men were killed. In 1881 the 30th was merged with 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot as part of the Childers Reforms to become the East Lancashire Regiment. The assault started silently in the early hours of the 14th but the strength of the 2,000-yard wide river and the poor quality and damaged craft prevented the battalion putting more than one company across successfully under cover of darkness. The two photographs shown below may be the only ones ever taken showing the 2nd Loyals while in captivity in Changi. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by dailyinfo[31]=' J/32249 Boy 1st Class James Henry WEST H.M.S. I'd be very interested in any material you have on the 1st East Lancs in the Boer War. On 1st June a determined enemy attack on the Dunkirk perimeter was halted by the gallant stand of B Company, 1st East Lancashires, for which Captain Marcus Ervine-Andrews was awarded the Victoria Cross (the only one at Dunkirk), assisted by a counter-attack by the Loyals. An extract from the London Gazette, dated 28th March, 1916, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery. else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } 1st Batt. 30th (Home Defence) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, 50th (Holding) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. French Army 1870-1940, Identity tags 1869-1991,Trench Maps, The Franco-German War 1870-71,the French sectors of the WF 1914-1918, The 1940 & 1944/45 campaigns in France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany, German football, FC United of Manchester, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. Back on Singapore Island, 2nd Loyals held the reserved demolition on the causeway until it was blown on 31st January. On 7th January 1945, after five days of hard fighting in the woods in severe arctic conditions, and without armoured support, the East Lancashires assaulted and captured the village of Grimbiemont. Rifle Brigade who died 23/06/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' Tel: 01254 661221. After further heavy loses, the battalion was disbanded on the. 18th Recce were ordered to abandon ship, losing all their arms and equipment. He processed the film in an X-Ray developer, and then hid the negatives throughout the rest of his time in captivity. Exactly where the veteran was stationed and locations he visited during WWII. The three Lancashire battalions were among the last British troops to embark on the night 2nd/3rd June. Over the next two months they cooperated in the capture by assault of the ports of Majunga and Tamatave and the rapid clearance of the remainder of the island. Royal Flying Corps who died 12/07/1917 BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD France ' //-->, By Old Sweats; 4.4k Location: Sligo (RoI) Interests: British Military History in general but mainly the period 1837-1919. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and the free to access part of the website is funded by donations from our visitors. This often includes map coordinates which can be translated using Google Earth to pinpoint the G.P.S. Regimental records. Heavy and confused fighting followed and, although the South Lancashires success was not immediately exploited, their daring operation persuaded the French that they were beaten and the port was captured the next day. Suffolk Regiment who died 02/07/1915 LA CLYTTE MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' BB2 1AG. The time has come to deal the enemy a terrific blow in Western Europe. Read more about our collections and the information we hold. 5th Btn. Our And, as we enter the battle, let us recall the words of a famous soldier spoken many years ago:. View this object Cap badge, other ranks, The East Lancashire Regiment, c1914 The East Lancashire Regiment in camp, South Africa, c1900 First World War Regiment: 1 st Bn., East Lancashire Regiment. back to the top Contact Us. Download the application forms. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. This is my first posting in this forum.