There are over 69,000 King's Royal Rifle Corps service and pension records (for this regiment - and its antecedents) in various War Office series held at the National Archives. 3 c. 25), which offered British naturalization to those officers, engineers and soldiers who had or would serve for two years, with certain conditions and on the model of the Plantation Act 1740. No need to register, buy now! and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. [14] Private Frederick Corbett also received the Victoria Cross for his action at Kafr Dowar, Egypt, on 5 August 1882; his VC was later rescinded when he was convicted of embezzlement, theft, and being absent without leave. On becoming a part of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, subscriptions began to flow in and, after the commanding officer had spent nearly £1,000, the Battalion was placed on a financial basis that many Volunteer Corps would have envied. 2nd Brigade / 1st Division. Rank: Rifleman Regiment: 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps Parents: Mr & Mrs G Z Swain Address: 41 Githa Road, Clive Vale, Hastings Other Info: Ben Swain died aged 21 on 25th December 1920. A list of WW1 abbreviations and acronyms to help you research a soldier who served in the British Army during the First World War. 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. [9] The 3rd and 4th battalions were disbanded in June 1783. Book digitized by Google from the library of University of Michigan and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb. Frete GRÁTIS em milhares de produtos com o Amazon Prime. The 1st Cadet Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps are the only Cadet Unit in the United Kingdom to have been granted such an honour and are permitted to wear the miniature 60th Cap Badge with the single Battle Honour, and call their Cadets "Riflemen". 279 names . Imperial War Museum image Q6624 13th (Service) Battalion By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time, 47 people in our Early 19th Century records, 1690 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, 252 people in our Forces Reunited records, 2 million exclusive records, found only on our site, Records transcribed in the UK for maximum accuracy, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. Four were killed in action, one serving with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps at the Battle of Dundee, and the others with units of the C.I.V.s. However, in June 1941, it became the 149th Regiment in the Royal Armoured Corps. According to the information here, he died of an accidental gunshot wound.He is buried at Hastings Cemetery.Ben is not named on Hastings or Ore War Memorials. The Kings Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle. 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. King's Royal Rifle Corps during WW1 If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 7th Battalion. [6], Among the distinguished foreign officers given commissions in the 60th (Royal Americans) was Henry Bouquet, a Swiss citizen, whose forward-looking ideas on tactics, training and man-management (including the unofficial introduction of the rifle and more practical clothing suited to bush-fighting) would come to be accepted as standard in the British Army many years in the future. It was fought between French, British and Dominion forces and the German Empire in the Somme River valley and vicinity in northern France. TSAOC HTUOS 7 . Lower Stone. However, parliamentary delays meant that it was 4 March 1756 before a special act of parliament created four battalions of 1,000 men each to include foreigners for service in the Americas. 16th Battalion. Army. In 1926, the Regiment was reorganised as one of the first mechanised infantry regiments. Add to basket. Lieutenant-Colonel R.L. 206 names . This image was created and shared by: Janet Letchford. The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. [38] In 1958, the Regiment was re-titled the 2nd Green Jackets, the King's Royal Rifle Corps, while the two other regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade were re-titled the 1st Green Jackets (43rd and 52nd) and 3rd Green Jackets, the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) respectively. Corporal Len Moore's King's Royal Rifle Corps WW2 Medals (left to right 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star and War Medal 1939-45) The next few pages will tell the story of his time in the 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps as a member to the British 8th Army in North Africa, a true "Desert Rat". The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 873 recorded WW1 deaths for the 7th (Service) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Details of WO 95/2635/3; Reference: WO 95/2635/3 Description: 18 Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. [23], The 4th Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 80th Brigade in the 27th Division in December 1914 for service on the Western Front and saw action at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915[24] but moved to Salonika in November 1915 before returning to France in June 1918. 1914 . In 1858, the Rifle Depot at Winchester was made their headquarters. The reformed battalion took part in the Battle of Gazala in May 1942 and the Second Battle of El Alamein in October 1942 during the North African Campaign, forming part of the Division's 7th Motor Brigade during the latter engagement and transferring to 4th Armoured Brigade in January 1943. Related Historic Documents. In good condition. [35], The 1st Battalion of the Queen Victoria's Rifles (QFR) was a Territorial Army (TA) unit which had been closely associated with the KRRC. Infantry Publisher [Winchester : Warren and son, ltd.] Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights 208 names . These are now displayed in the Cadet Company Office here at Davies Street. To provide experienced personnel, Parliament passed the Commissions to Foreign Protestants Act 1756 (29 Geo. Youngest of eight children. Company of the older Cadets, principally N.C.O.s (Non-Commissioned Officers), the company being enrolled in the City Imperial Volunteers. Reported January, 2018; War Diaries for June 1917 not included. Details about WW1 MEDAL GROUP SILVER WAR MEDAL VICTORY KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS KRRC PTE ARIS . [20], The regiment did not have any territorial force battalions. Condition: Used “ GOOD ” Time left: d. h. m. s. day. France and Flanders: WO 95/1-3154, WO 95/3911-4193 and WO 95/5500 2. The PPLI War Diary records that the KRRC men ‘g ave us assistance to bury our dead that were in support and communication trenches as it was impossible and imprudent to reach the fire trenches ‘. The battalion was reformed in the summer of 1940 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Erskine and transferred to the 22nd Armoured Brigade of the 1st Armoured Division. - 1919 June Held by: Clicking on the link will take you to the results on Findmypast but you will need a subscription or Pay-Per-View credits to actually view the records. KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS (Church Lads Brigade) 100th Brigade / 33rd Division 12th July : Becordel-Becourt. However, like the 2nd Battalion, it was also lost in the defence of Calais in May 1940. Rifleman John Beeley was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his actions during Operation Crusader in North Africa in late 1941. hour. [27], The 10th (Service) Battalion and 11th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 59th Brigade in the 20th (Light) Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action at the Battle of Mont Sorrel in June 1916, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Guillemont in September 1916 as well as the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916, the Battle of Morval in September 1916 and the Battle of Le Transloy in October 1916 before taking part in the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Langemarck in August 1917, the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge in September 1917, the Battle of Polygon Wood in September 1917 and the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917. 21 Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. 2 ms volumes of an official war diary of the 13th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps (111th Brigade, 37th Division) written by an unidentified author but similar to the regimental history giving detailed accounts of the battalion's actions; the first volume (19pp with 16pp of appendices) covering the operations on the northern area of the Somme battlefields in August 1918 in the Gommecourt - Bucqu [41], In the days of their foundation, Cadet battalions were privately organized and funded. After Braddock's defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before Christmas 1755 – hence the regiment's traditional birthday of Christmas Day. The regiment served in the Anglo-Egyptian War in 1882. After assembly in the Isle of Wight, both battalions were sent in 1776 to Florida where they were joined by detachments from 1st and 2nd Battalions. I have just moved down to Dawlish Warren to live, but still putting articles in the local mag for people to read. When you search the King’s Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle you can discover the following about your ancestor: . The KRRC became the 2nd Battalion, Royal Green Jackets. Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K3).Formed at Winchester 7th October 1914. Of Acting Cpl. Reported January, 2018; War Diaries for June 1917 not included. For more original cap badges for sale, click here. They are not personal diaries (try the Imperial War Museumor Local Record Offices for those). Description. 1953 by Editor. However parliamentary delays meant it was 4 March 1756 before a special act of parliament created fo… *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. [9], During the Napoleonic Wars, the regiment saw action in the Peninsular War. Royal Green Jackets Regimental archive, includes war diaries, personal diaries, photographs, official accounts of active service, financial accounts, lists of personnel, orders, reports, correspondence, maps, music, scrapbooks, sketches, memorial service details (170A12W). NB: list of King's Royal Rifle Corps documents is available through online catalogue. The First World War Battalion War Diaries of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment are now available from the museum on CD-Rom. Historical Committee. Roll of Honour, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, First World War, 1914-1918. The battalion, which was part of the 30th Infantry Brigade, 1st Armoured Division, and now commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Euan Miller, was lost in the defence of Calais, where the brigade slowed the German advance and enabled the Dunkirk evacuation to proceed. On the disbandment of the 1st Battalion, Royal Green Jackets in 1992, the RGJ's KRRC battalion was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, Royal Green Jackets, eventually becoming 2nd Battalion, The Rifles in 2007. [20], The 18th (Service) Battalion (Arts & Crafts) landed at Le Havre as part of the 122nd Brigade in the 41st Division on 3 May 1916 for service on the Western Front. The frontier war threatened the British control of North America. 176 names . He is remembered at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, grave reference XXXI.D.15. Complete & intact. Age 22. There are a number of different ways to search, depending on what information you already know: Unit Search. [7], Elements of the new regiment fought at Louisbourg in June 1758, the Cape Sable Campaign in September 1758 and Quebec in September 1759, and finally the Montreal Campaign from July to September 1760 which finally wrested Canada from France. Terms of Service apply. King's Royal Rifle Corps Date of death: 03/01/1915 (aged 25) Cemetery: LE TOURET MEMORIAL Son of William Newton; husband of F. Shore (formerly Newton), … War Memorials Register. The 7th Battalion was formed on 3 July 1940 as an infantry battalion. Rifle Brigade. The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. Mesopotamia, Iraq and North Persia: WO 95/4965-5288 3. Royal Green Jackets Regimental archive, includes war diaries, personal diaries, photographs, official accounts of active service, financial accounts, lists of personnel, orders, reports, correspondence, maps, music, scrapbooks, sketches, memorial service details (170A12W). Awards or medals. It was under canvas until the 14 th November when it moved into billets for the winter at Amersham (A & B Coys) and Great Missenden ( C & D Coys). King's Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle 1900-1920 These volumes offer fascinating glimpses into a proud regiment and its evolution from the Boer war to the end of the First World War. [39], The regimental collection is held by the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum which is based at Peninsula Barracks in Winchester.[40]. Reported, August 2015. next. This is an original WW1 Kings Royal Rifle Corps Cap Badge for sale.In good condition. In 1966, the three regiments were amalgamated to form the three battalions of the Royal Green Jackets. Publisher Warren and Son limited, 1905 Collection americana Digitizing sponsor Google Book from the collections of University of Michigan Language English. [20], Seven members of the regiment received the Victoria Cross. 1st Battalion. There are:2528 items tagged Kings Royal Rifle Corps available in our Library These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War. It was the first time foreign officers were commissioned as British Army officers. Different parts of the collection cover units serving in different theatres: 1. Clark of Queen Victoria's Rifles was given the task and on 15 May 1942 the Queen Victoria's Rifles Cadet Corps was born. The Battalion appears to join WW1 in 1914. [16], In 1908, the Volunteers and Militia were reorganised nationally, with the former becoming the Territorial Force and the latter the Special Reserve;[17] the regiment now had two Reserve but no Territorial battalions. 1 DIVISION 2 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Battalion: 4 August 1914 - 3 December 1916 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1272): Wo95/1272: Amazon.nl Title. [2], A regimental history compiled in 1879 states that, in November 1755, Parliament voted the sum of £81,000 for the purpose of raising a regiment of four battalions, each one thousand strong, for service in British North America. This resulted in the disposal of the Headquarters of the 1st Cadet Battalion at 42 Sun Street. Consent was granted on 8 November 1894 and the Battalion has remained a part of the Regiment ever since. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM … Add to basket. [41][42], Today, the KRRC 1st Cadet Battalion still exists, with the following units making up the Battalion:[43]. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
NWORB NIVEK. Date: 1916 May - 1917 Oct Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: The King’s Royal Rifle Corps Chronicle was first published by the regiment in 1901 and this release by Findmypast covers the years 1901 to 1920 with gaps, at present, for 1915 and 1919.. The announcement of this privilege was made to the Battalion by His Majesty, King George V, then Prince of Wales, when, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Mary, he distributed the prizes at the Guildhall in the City of London. Find out more about the War Diaries. [36] The battalion was later reformed in the United Kingdom and, in December 1940, transferred to the 27th Armoured Brigade, part of the newly formed 9th Armoured Division. eBay item number: 133582072070. [4], According to a modern history of the regiment, the idea for creating this unique force was proposed by Jacques Prevost, a Swiss soldier and adventurer who was a friend of the Duke of Cumberland (the Duke was the King's second son and also Commander-in-Chief of the Forces). [35], In 1958 for administrative purposes, the KRRC was brigaded with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the Rifle Brigade to form the Green Jackets Brigade. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, Franc. These battalions were deployed to Georgia and were involved in skirmishes at Sudbury in January 1779, the Battle of Briar Creek in March 1779, the Siege of Savannah in October 1779 where elements from the 4th Battalion captured the Colour of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, and at Augusta in September 1780. Details of WO 95/2586/2; Reference: WO 95/2586/2 Description: 17 Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. Date of death Thursday 17 June 1915 (aged 21) In 1894 he applied to Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, Colonel-in-Chief, to affiliate to the Regiment, with the title of 1st Cadet Battalion, the King's Royal Rifle Corps. [35], The 2nd Battalion, KRRC, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Wilson, was part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) that landed in France in May 1940. You may have to register before … In 1951 the 1st and 2nd Cadet Battalion were amalgamated. Time left: 6d 11h . First World War casualty details for Rifleman Leonard James Newton King's Royal Rifle Corps. Complete & intact. Formed at Winchester 19th August 1914. In 1922, the regiment was reduced from four to two battalions with the third and fourth being disbanded. Subsequently numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. War Diary. Regimental titles in italics indicate they were disbanded or renumbered before 1881. 2 DIVISION 6 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 1st Battalion: 12 August 1914 - 17 December 1915 (First World War Around 100 cadets thus served in South Africa with this unit, whilst other Cadets and ex-Cadets served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and other units. 41st Brigade / 14th (Light) Division. KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS. Subsequently numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K1). The listing has ended (20 Nov, 2020 19:34:05 GMT) Current bid: £8.50. We add around 200,000 new records each month. Infantry Publisher [Winchester : Warren and son, ltd.] Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights See terms Language English. Description. War Diaries for November 1916 not included. [41], The 2nd Cadet Battalion, the King's Royal Rifle Corps was formed in 1942 when a Home Guard instruction was issued ordering each Home Guard battalion to raise a cadet unit. After Braddock's defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before Christmas 1755 – hence the regiment's traditional birthday of Christmas Day. 14 battalions / 2 567 names. Find the perfect kings royal rifle corps war stock photo. It saw action in the Greek campaign in April 1941 before being disbanded in August 1942. (A more … Whether you are trying to decipher the wording on a soldier’s medals or a passage in a war diary, the following list will help you. Army. According to the information here, he died of an accidental gunshot wound.He is buried at Hastings Cemetery.Ben is not named on Hastings or Ore War Memorials. 2 c. 5)[3] The Earl of Loudoun, who as commander-in-chief of the Forces in North America, was appointed colonel-in-chief of the regiment. [9] 15th July : Attack of High Wood and Switch Line.. 16th July : Mametz Wood. PH3 51HB. During the rest of the 1800s, the unit also was active in China, Canada (Wolseley expedition), Afghanistan, India, Burma and South Africa. 1 DIVISION 2 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Battalion : 4 August 1914 - 3 December 1916 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1272) quantity . First World War History by Battalion: Addeddate 2009-12-21 … Over the years, the formation of the cadet battalions was changed regularly, due to the changes to do with rules and the commanding officer. King's Royal Rifle Corps during World War 1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. The Regiment recruited from colonists and volunteers from other British Regiments with the purpose of adopting an ‘Indian system’ of forest warfare with lighter equipment, more mobile and open formations. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 681 recorded WW1 deaths for the 13th (Service) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. The King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known as 'The French and Indian War.' 9th Battalion. [8], The 60th was uniformed and equipped in a similar manner to other British regiments with red coats and cocked hats or grenadier caps,[7] but on campaign, swords were replaced with hatchets, and coats and hats cut down for ease of movement in the woods. The officers were also recruited from Europe – not from the American colonies – and consisted of English, Scots, Irish, Dutch, Swiss and Germans. Name. [5], The regiment was intended to combine the characteristics of a colonial corps with those of a foreign legion. 1st Battalion. 14 DIVISION 41 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 8th Battalion: 18 May 1915 - 30 June 1918 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/1895/2): Amazon.com.tr The battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel J. 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. Those known to have served with Kings Royal Rifle Corps during the Great War 1914-1918. modgniK detinU:enohP … The War Diaries for the Great War, held under WO95, represent one of the most popular record collections held at the National Archives, Kew, London. Compre online 41 DIVISION 124 Infantry Brigade King's Royal Rifle Corps 21st Battalion: 5 May 1916 - 31 October 1917 (First World War, War Diary, WO95/2643/4), de WO95/2643/4 na Amazon. 41st Brigade / 14th (Light) Division. Details of military career. [30] The 13th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 111th Brigade in the 37th Division in July 1915 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action at the Battle of Morval in September 1916, the advance to the Hindenburg Line and the Battle of Arras in April 1917 as well as the Battle of Passchendaele in Autumn 1917, the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 and the Hundred Days Offensive in Autumn 1918 before taking part in the Battles of the Hindenburg Line and the Final Advance in Picardy. 12th July : Flatiron Copse. In Lord Roberts' final despatch 28 officers and 40 non-commissioned officers and men of the King's Royal Rifle Corps were mentioned. 27.10.1917 Formed at Northampton from the 18th Young Soldier Battalion (previously the 15th King`s Royal Rifle Corps) as part of the 4th Reserve brigade. UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920. Captured on 24/02/1916. All these ACF units are currently in the Middlesex and Northwest London Sector Army Cadet Force. I am trying to keep all the WW1 men on the War Memorial alive and known to their familiys. Battn moved to Halton Park Camp, Wendover Bucks on the 7 th & 8 th Oct in two halves. On receiving his commission he decided to form a cadet company within the 1st Cadet Battalion, the Royal West Surrey Regiment. Get a day-to-day look at what your ancestor’s unit was up to during the First World War with these war diaries. Find your heroes and veterans from the Great War in this collection of medal and award rolls. The Regiment was formed during 1755-56 in North America initially as the 62nd and then as the 60th Royal American Regiment. In the afternoon the Germans again tried to take their trenches, but the PPCLI hung on with grim tenacity and were relieved at 11.30 p.m. that night by the 3rd Kings Royal Rifle Corps. The old 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot became the 1st Battalion and what had been the 85th (King's Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot became the 2nd Battalion. Item information. SB, 688 pages. Harry is commemorated on the Menin Gate. [20] The 21st (Service) Battalion (Yeoman Rifles) landed in France as part of the 124th Brigade in the 41st Division in May 1916 for service on the Western Front but moved to Italy in November 1917 before returning to France in March 1918. tesroD. The Regiment formation was in direct response to ‘Braddock's Defeat’ in 1755 when a British military expedition failed to capture the French Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War. A brief history of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 1755 to 1915 by Hutton, E. T. H. (Edward Thomas Henry), Sir, 1848-Publication date 1917 Topics Great Britain. Each and every page of each and every diary is indexed by place and date. William J V Down. [20], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 41st Brigade in the 14th (Light) Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front[20] and saw action the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915, the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916 and the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916 as well as the advance to the Hindenburg Line, the Battle of Arras in April 1917, the Battle of Langemark in August 1917, the First Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917 and the Second Battle of Passchendaele in November 1917 before taking part in the Battle of St Quentin in March 1918 and the Battle of the Avre in April 1918. The 13 th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. 1911 census finds him as a 22 year old Rifleman with the 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps in India. Roll of Honour, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, First World War, 1914-1918 The First World War Battalion War Diaries of the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment are now available from the museum on CD-Rom. Two men of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps (20th Division) checking a map at the entrance to their dug out under a ruined house in Lievin, 14 May 1918. … The 1st Cadet Battalion owes its foundation to the Reverend Freeman Wills, who was commissioned into the Volunteer Army in the rank of captain on 26 July 1890. Sunday 16-05-1915. The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised in the American colonies in 1756 as the 62nd (Royal American) Regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the French and their native American allies. [7], Two additional battalions of the regiment (the 3rd and 4th battalions) were raised in England in 1775, principally of men recruited from England and Hanover in 1775 for service in the American Revolutionary War. Corporal Robert William Iley enlisted in 21st (Service) Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps (Yeoman Rifles), November 20th, 1915. An extract from the diary of the 4th Battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Inns Of Court Officers Training Corps Irish Guards King's Liverpool Regiment King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment King's Own Scottish Borderers King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry King's Royal Rifle Corps King's Shropshire Light Infantry Labour Corps Lancashire Fusiliers Leicestershire Regiment Leinster Regiment Lincolnshire Regiment London Regiment Some diaries also include original lists – and they can be most valuable resources giving information that cannot be found elsewhere. Awarded Military Medal, June 1917. 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