Jan 15, 2004 army list 1915, 5 th battalion territorial lincolnshire regiment second lieutenant j s nichols, commissioned 19 september 1914 and shown as on active service supplement to the london gazette, 27 june 1917, page 6370 lieutenant j s nichols to be captain in lincolnshire regiment, with precedence as from 1 june 1916. Lincolnshire, england derived from the merging of the territory of the ancient kingdom of lindsey with that controlled by the danelaw borough stamford. The grimsby chums was a british first world war pals battalion of kitcheners army raised in and around the town of grimsby in lincolnshire in 1914. With the aid of this book i could trace what he was doing from the time he enlisted as a territorial in 1915, via 1916 fighting in ireland after the easter rising ending up in the thick of the fighting in 1917 leading to battle of pollygon wood and other battles round ypres. Books monthly this volume stands alongside the likes of sidney jarys legendary 18 platoon in describing how a. Includes photographs and a roll of officers and men who served in palestine.
Two books about the history of the lincolnshire regiment were published in december 2003. History of the first battalion the lincolnshire regiment in india, arakan, burma and sumatra, september 1939 to october 1946. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. He was formerly of the suffolk regiment, but was later found to be in the 8th lincolnshire regiment. The lincolnshire regiment x foot 250th anniversary 16851935. Lincolnshire regiment 19141918 unit histories great war. Internet archive bookreader the history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 internet archive. Lincolnshire has a long and proud military history including at one time its own regiment. He was most likely killed during the third battle of ypres which mainly consisted of combating german counter attacks in the sector. Adjutant oxford basil blackwell broad street mdccccxxii. The war diary details the battalions service on the western front from its arrival in france in february 1917 until it april 1918.
The history of the lincolnshire regiment, 19141918. Two books about the history of the lincolnshire regiment were. Books monthly this volume stands alongside the likes of sidney jarys legendary 18 platoon in describing how a british infantry battalion trained, fought, learnt and fought. Upon arrival, the battalion was almost immediately thrown into action at the suvla bay landings on 6 august 1915. History of the lincolnshire regiment, 19141918 by c. Nothing to report is a novel based on his experiences in 1955, although he substituted the name the lincolnshire regiment for the fictional brentshires. Lincolnshire regiment, goslar, germany in 1953 written by david brown i have a sad memory of a fellow soldier, i think was called pete marshall who i believe was from gainsborough, accidently being shot during rifle practice.
Ten went on active service, all on the western front, one of them 6th was also at gallipoli. Menin road south military cemetery, westvlaanderen, belgium. The decision of simpson, colonel of the regiment, to put his name to the history was somewhat disingenuous for in fact everard wyrall was employed to compile the work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All i had was a name on a ww1 memorial harry read lincolnshire regiment. Soldiers have always made decorative art or souvenirs during their spare time. History of the tenth foot the lincolnshire regiment. The 6th lincolns continued to serve at gallipoli until the evacuation of suvla. Short history of the royal lincolnshire regiment author heinrich winkelhagen publisher. The history of the royal lincolnshire regiment 16851969 by nalson, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This section is a very brief history of hm 69th regiment of foot south lincolnshire regiment, focussing entirely on its time in india. The story of the chums soldiers died in the great war, 191419.
History of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918, book by c. The lincolns, by john benson, tells the story of the regiment in. There are over 430 black and white pictures in the book s 271 pages, plus a 4page frontispiece in colour. The history of the second battalion the lincolnshire regiment during world war ii by gary j. Provides a brief history of the regiment and group photographs of the headquarter wing and a, b, c and d s companies. In 1929 his majesty, king george v formally approved the affiliation of the bvrc with the lincolnshire regiment, this being the origin of the current link of the royal bermuda regiment to the royal anglian regiment.
The regiment was award the title the royal lincolnshire regiment in 1946 in recognition of outstanding service during world war ii. Royal lincolnshire regiment this page summarises records created by this organisation the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. Flochel british cemetery, averdoingt, pasdecalais, france. G966 george cooper evison 3rd from left, centre and brother, charles henry evison fourth, 5th batalion, lincolnshire regiment, welsby hall, grimsby, 191415. In the early spring of 1944, when the british fortunes of war in the east were low, the japanese invaded india. Charles had served nine years in the army then left to take a job in civvy street.
Mettle and pasture the story of the part played during the second world war in europe by the 2nd battalion the lincolnshire regiment. The digitalised war diary of the 25th battalion lincolnshire regiment t. When war broke out in august 1914 the lincolnshire regiment consisted of two regular, one special reserve and two territorial battalions. Lincolnshire regiment in the great war the wartime memories. Dec 01, 2008 the 6th battalion lincolnshire regiment was raised in august 1914 and sailed for gallipoli in july 1915. First battalion fisher to fowler taken by john readman 11 apr 2014.
The history of the tenth foot the lincolnshire regiment. Books monthly this volume stands alongside the likes of sidney jarys legendary 18 platoon in describing how a british infantry battalion trained, fought, learnt and fought again. There is now a book about the saturday night soldiers from lincolnshire. The history of the 6th service battalion lincolnshire. The 6th battalion lincolnshire regiment was raised in august 1914 and sailed for gallipoli in july 1915. The lincolns, by john benson, tells the story of the regiment in pictures. He was executed for desertion on23rd september 1917 and is buried in ste.
Printed book describing the operations undertaken by 2nd battalion of the lincolnshire regiment between 19 september 1935 and 20 december 1936. When war broke out in august 1914 the lincolnshire regiment consisted of two regular, one. G965 15th battalion, lincolnshire regiment, in the trenches, kemmel sector, early 1915. However in 1960 it was amalgamated with the northamptonshire regiment to form the 2nd east anglian regiment duchess of gloucesters own royal lincolnshire and northamptonshire. When the battalion was taken over by the british army it was officially named the 10th service battalion, the lincolnshire regiment. The units predecessor, the 3rd volunteer battalion, lincolnshire regiment, had been formed in june 1900 by detaching six companies from the regiments 1st volunteer battalion. History of the sixth battalion the lincolnshire regiment 1940. Historical record of the tenth, or the north lincolnshire regiment containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1685 and of its subsequent services to 1847. Written by john benson coauthor of all the kings enemies the book traces the history of the territorials in the 4th lincolns from before the war until 1946. Buy the history of the 6th service battalion lincolnshire regiment. Internet archive bookreader the history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918. Army list 1915, 5 th battalion territorial lincolnshire regiment second lieutenant j s nichols, commissioned 19 september 1914 and shown as on active service supplement to the london gazette, 27 june 1917, page 6370 lieutenant j s nichols to be captain in lincolnshire regiment, with precedence as from 1 june 1916.
In this case its the turn of the lincolnshire regiment, and the stories are fascinating, often grim, often horrific, but always authentic and very readable. View lincolnshire regiment service records, pension records and medal index cards online via the. His brother, private, 14921, george alfred espin, of the 7th service battalion, lincolnshire regiment, fell. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader. History of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 naval. History of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 by simpson, c. These companies were based in the north and east of lincolnshire, and battalion headquarters was established at grimsby. The history of the second battalion the lincolnshire. Books like this are published primarily for those who served in the regiment, and so there should be plenty of names which not only served at the time to keep the. Under the childers reforms it amalgamated with the 41st welch regiment of foot to form the welch regiment in 1881.
Apr 16, 2009 view lincolnshire regiment service records, pension records and medal index cards online via the. Buy the paperback book history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 by c. History of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 by majgen c. In 1751, it was numbered like most other army regiments and named the 10th north lincoln regiment of foot.
Of the men who served with the lincolns, 16 gained commissions, one received an obe, and six the military medal. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. History of the lincolnshire regiment by simpson abebooks. The poachers the history of the royal lincolnshire regiment. Lincolnshire regiment book of remembrance war memorials online. The history of the first battalion the lincolnshire regiment. Topics lincolnshire regiment, great war, regimental history, lincolnshire, lincs regt, lincolns. The 4th battalion of the lincolnshire regiment in ww2. Entering france in september 1939 as part of the british expeditionary force bef they witnessed from the front line the blistering attack on belgium at louvain and firsthand the german blitzkrieg beginning on may 10th 1940. Here the lincs to the past team highlight some of the fascinating documents and objects relating to our military past. Simpson ed, the history of the lincolnshire regiment. The 10th regiment of foot or 10th north lincoln regiment was raised on 20 june 1685 as the earl of baths regiment for its first colonel john granville, 1st earl of bath.
The regiment saw action during the war of the grand alliance, the war of the league of augsburg and the war of the spanish succession at the battle of blenheim, battle of ramillies and the battle of malplaquet. The history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 by c. The history of the second battalion the lincolnshire regiment during world war ii. The history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 by maj. Shop the royal anglian and royal lincolnshire regimental. The 69th south lincolnshire regiment of foot was an infantry regiment of the british army, raised in 1756.
The royal lincolnshire regiment was a line infantry regiment of the british army raised on 20 june 1685 as the earl of baths regiment for its first colonel, john granville, 1st earl of bath. Buy history of the lincolnshire regiment 19141918 new edition by simpson, c. For some time the entire county was called lindsey, and it is recorded as such in the domesday book. Regimental association royal lincolnshire regiment. A short history of the royal lincolnshire regiment the 10th foot. Topics lincolnshire regiment, great war, regimental history, lincolnshire, lincs regt, lincolns, 10th foot.
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