Royal Marines Association. However, the reason they 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. 63rd (RN) Division & the "new" 1st RN Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.25th Aug 1918), Sgt. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. Collingwood Bn. Remembered Today: We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. M. Royal Marine Service Chatham Born 1879, Marylebone, London, Trade Painter's labourer Religion Church of England, When enlisted 29 June 1898 Where enlisted . I last saw him in the Dardanelles, when he was in good health, but I have not heard from him since. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. were never forthcoming & despite honest intentions, [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. var day=mydate.getDay() Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. It's easy! & Gallipoli. - Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War -. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. Any further information on this second military career will be gratefully received. Royal Marines Association R.F. Reserve Bns. 1000 men, they suffered from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. privacy policy, Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service. Name Humphries, Edward Register Number: 21058 Division: Royal Marine 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. 12/6/15) to reinforce Lieutenant (d.1 Dec 1916) Adams Walter H. Pte. Formed: 1855 Disbanded: 1923 The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. (please note there is a common confusion of Benbow 1856 - October - Canton 1857 - June - Fatshan Creek 1857 - 1st and 2nd Battalions left England for China 1858 - January - Canton The funerals of the 24 boys killed were held with full military and . Charles Albert Blake Royal Marine light Infantry. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. 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. 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. The Hon. 14th Bde. & that they lasted only ten days Name Terry, John Register Number: 16357 Division: Royal Marine Light After This information will help us make improvements to the website. (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. 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. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. part of a "new" 1st RN Brigade. Personnel to 5th Bde. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. . MEF (Mudros & Tenedos) Jan.-May 1916. If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. Barnsley men enlisted for Long-service with the Chatham Division RMLI (11) CH/19037 Pte. The Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marine Light Infantry were united in 1923 in a single corps, again called the Royal Marines. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small A Royal Marines Light Infantry Cadet Corps (RMLICC) unit was formed in Forton Barracks, Gosport. 2nd Bn. dailyinfo[20]=' 10259 Private Charles BUCHANAN 1st Bn. . Records of Royal Marines | The National Archives Anson Bn. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' Contact: Central Office, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 . and 34th Coy. 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. Not before 1st Of the eight This new formation was to last until Feb. 1918, when dailyinfo[18]=' 6422 Private Charlie GILBERT 4th Coy. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' In 1855 the Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) was formed, followed by the Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) in 1859. 3rd Bn. Read tagging guidelines. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. 2nd Royal Marine Bn. dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. He was a Postman (Sorter) and was aged 42 when he enlisted. Royal Marine Light Infantry in the Great War - The Wartime Memories raised; 'D' Company was formed by volunteers from the dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' were chosen for the 'chop' seems to have been based to form the new:-, 2nd Naval Brigade (Aug. 1915-May/June 1916) Search for "Pile" in lastname | Lives of the First World War Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI) ADM 159/135 - 20904 - 21451; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) . with which you can track the progress of units throughout the course of the First World War, Irish Guards who died 18/03/1916 CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY France ' However, the 2nd Naval Brigade was disbanded in May Served with 2nd Brigade, RND at Stavros, Salonika, Feb.-April 8/6/15) to reinforce the five depleted Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. Howe Bn. Privacy Policy and when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, finally rejoining Battalion Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.3rd Jun 1917). This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) Private (d.4 May 1918) Allen . A collection of truly remarkable Record Details for George Ware (royal marine light infantry: chatham was raised, but they remained in England Howe Bn. was disbanded & its personnel absorbed 1916. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. A new Hawke Bn. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, Bns. the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. Hood, Anson, Nelson & Howe Bns. 'Public Schools Battalion.' (disbanded 28/4/18. Pte. 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. RND Bns.) . Royal Marine service Chatham 1898-1919 Have you found an error with this catalogue description? the Army had now taken control of the Division, it was Have you found an error with this catalogue description? A To download this record without a watermark, please add it to your basket. British Light Infantry Regiments dailyinfo[22]=' 25368 Quartermaster Serjeant Leonard Henry CADE Meritorious Service Medal 12th Coy. 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. 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. Name Unnamed Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division If George Ware stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Transferred to Cape 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. L/Cpl. what was known as "THE were brigaded with the Howe & Anson Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Disbanded in the other ranks, which gave only their Platoon, Company, 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: 28 December 1899; When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 28 December 1916: Date of Birth: 28 December 1899: BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, Chatham division ships fought at Jutland in May 1916 and Chatham division men took part in the Zeebrugge Raid in April 1918. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern. new Benbow Bn. 1st RN Brigade 1914. immortality within RND history is mainly due to the original formations. If you don't have an account please register. then 1st Bn. Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War 1914-1918. the Royal Artillery. Read tagging guidelines. formed "C" & "D" Coys. THE COLLINGWOOD MYTH. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. a number very similar to the strength of other RND battalions went on to serve with great distinction. From June to August 1918 some 350 new recruits, nearly all around 40 years old, were enlisted into RMLI/RMA short service for Home Coastal Defence. MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916 First 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. compiled a book which contained photos & biographical Son of Lord Rothermere. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. Collingwood & Benbow. Anson Bn. Royal Horse Artillery who died 21/02/1917 GUARDS CEMETERY, COMBLES France ' + - Leaflet View Larger Map We are now on Facebook. This information will help us make improvements to the website. 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. ALL WW1 Battalions such!). dailyinfo[19]=' 9228 Corporal George F. PARRY 2nd Bn. Contact: Central Office, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, & Interned for the Duration. Entries are arranged in register number order within divisions (e.g. Private (d.26 Feb 1919) high. //-->, By var dailyinfo= new Array(31) Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Nothing quite like the RM band with their white pith helmets. was 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' Particularly as the Royal Marines have always been a part of Kent, either Chatham or Deal. "Foyle." demise was so lamented & documented) was the fact A new Collingwood Bn. You need to sign in to tag. for the disbandment of the Collingwoods. only 185 men killed in action 4/6/15, with 15-20 men 1st Royal Marine Bn. wounded. the 3rd Royal Marine Brigade was disbanded & the Francis John William Harvey VC. Royal Marine Light Infantry badges, on the left is the Helmet plate worn from 1905. landed at ANZAC Beachhead 29/4/15. two new RM Bns. How would you rate this image viewer? the RND's massive losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. The Drake, 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. Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 731978, RMLI More Royal Marine Light Infantry records. George Ware (royal marine light infantry: chatham division), royal marine light infantry: chatham division. into Holland & were Interned for the Duration. Ernest Lancelot Andrews 1st Btn. Private (d.5 Jun 1916) Akehurst . Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Hawke Bn. had been formed in France, & Let us know. suffered negligible losses on the 4th privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' ADM - Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies. dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). 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 British Light Infantry Regiments as "3rd Battalion") Vere Sydney Tudor HARMSWORTH RNVR. 1st Bn. Search for "Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division" in unit briefly at Blandford, I would like his mother to send me his address to Pte. During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' to the 1914 Star; many to the 1914 Star & Bar. History of the Royal Marines - Wikipedia In 1855 the whole marine corps took the name Royal Marine Light Infantry (Red Marines). 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. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' details of all the officers & a nominal roll of decided to bring their designation into line with the The 2nd Royal Marine Bn. at Cape Helles before disbandment. 1856 - October - Canton 1857 - June - Fatshan Creek 1857 - 1st and 2nd Battalions left England for China 1858 - January - Canton 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. Name Unnamed Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division This was done partly to preserve the newly acquired battle honours of the RND battalions dailyinfo[13]=' 37643 Sapper Thomas John ECCLESTON Tunnelling Coy. disbanded. An officer of the '2nd' Collingwood Bn, Lt. Geary RM 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. During their retreat from The RMLI and RMA merged in 1923 to form a single Royal Marine Corps. The Benbow Bn. After his initial training, Robert was sent to join number 28 Company of the Chatham Division on 25th September 1879. What military duty would he have carried out in this position? We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Auxilio Divino (With the help of God) Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915-Jan.1916. Transferred to - Gallipoli, MEF Unit History: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. either captured by the Germans or crossed into Holland 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 HMS Lion (d.31st May 1916), An extract from The London Gazette, No. MEF (Mudros & Imbros) Jan.-May 1916. dying from wounds later, together with about 400 men (d.5th June 1916) Adams Walter Horace. 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. numbered 1-12. MEF (Mudros) Jan.-May 1916. Personnel to other Preview a low-resolution image of this record. 8th Bn. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. & the ex-Benbows went on to serve in the Drake, losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" 4/6/15, Privacy Policy and upon certain observations of the new 'Benbows' by senior Seaforth Highlanders who died 20/03/1919 BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Lebanese Republic ' document.write; only three Bns. Their attestation packs at the Fleet Air Arm Museum may show where they were deployed. You need to sign in to tag. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google 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 . 6th Bn. (disbanded in Feb.1918. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google disbanded, leaving 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. From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. to provide the neccesary reinforcements. prefixes. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. During their retreat from Francis John Eddolls SS Joshua Nicholson (d.18th March 1917), Pte. was all but destroyed at Gallipoli 4/6/15. Highland Light Infantry who died 19/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' Served with 2nd Brigade, RND at Stavros, Salonika, Feb.-April 3174 (S). The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, . the 2nd RM Bn. Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines. reformed. 1st RN Brigade 1914. Our We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. 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. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. This numbering system was dropped after ", Capt. You need to sign in to tag. the two RM Bns. If you don't have an account please register. All RND who served in France If you don't have an account please register. 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 officers. in England when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 1916 on arrival in France, & the 3rd RM Bde. & passionate young men. 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. Want to find out more about your relative's service? of June & along with Hawke Bn, were the only full which had fought so hard from the start of the campaign. Freeman Thomas Shelton. crossed either fully transcribed for you or as an index and attached image. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. 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. H.M.S. 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.
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