Trace your military heritage through our Research Database. You are now leaving/ West Berlin'; inscribed at top as title and bottom, 'Quartermasters/ 2.R.Irish/ Dec. 1983'. Bonnet, London Irish Rifles, nd; master pattern sealed 28 Jul 1960; green. Its other two counties, Antrim and Down, were in Northern Ireland and so the regiment survived Irish independence. 9th Royal Irish Rifles. Download our mobile app now. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. The Royal Irish. B/104A. Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by Group photograph of officers decorated by Field Marshal Montgomery, Lneburg Heath Germany, 1945. The Airborne Shop is the official shop ofSupport Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977). on 24 December 1941. RUR WW2 intelligence gathering. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by On 1st July 1968, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers became The Royal Irish Rangers (27th Inniskilling, 83rd and 87th). From the collection of Maj John Waring. Photocopy typescript memoir and two letters relating to the career of Maj R E H Sheridan with the Royal Ulster Rifles and Parachute Regiment; associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1939-1945). Silver teaspoon, shooting trophy of The Royal Ulster Rifles associated with Sgt Alfred Trice, 1934; manufactured by, 'S.D.N', initials enclosed within clover; handle with two rifles supporting the motto, 'quis seperabit', surmounted by a harp and crown regimental badge; inscribed 'Sergt. Five tunics, five frocks and pair of wings, Royal Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles, Royal Irish Rifles Militia Bns, Royal Irish Rifles Special Reserve Bns, Royal Ulster Rifles, Militia Bns, 1900-1933, sealed pattern, 1900, 1933. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles 1941 to 1947 The battalion had its origins in the 83rd Regiment of Foot, which was raised in 1793 for service in the Napoleonic Wars. He took part in Operation Varsity, the allied airborne . National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HTRegistered Charity Number: 237902, The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victorias), The Royal Irish Rangers (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th), 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. CJ Coughlin 3 Commando Special Service Battalion, Tpr. Royal Ulster Rifles. [PARTIALLY CLOSED UNTIL 2067]. The museum houses an extensive collection of uniforms, badges, medals and regimental memorabilia covering the history of the Regiment and the campaigns in which it has fought since its formation in 1793. CWS Burnett 4th Queens Own Hussars. Duplicated typescript list giving the locations of the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot 1796-1881, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Irish Rifles 1881-1921, 1st and 2nd Bns Royal Ulster Rifles 1921-1948, and 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles (1948-1968). Photographs and papers relating to the service of 7014543 Rifleman Edward Downes, 2nd Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, World War Two, North Africa (1940-1943) and Italy (1943-1945). Panoramic (Drag image left, right, up and down to view.) 1946: Palestine. Button, small, London Irish Rifles, The Royal Ulster Rifles (TA), 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. The National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. Let us know. Panoramic (Drag image left, right, up and down to view. The rest is history and Joseph and Rebecca became a couple and later married in 1949. 117 names. During his service with the 1st RUR's Joseph became great friends with his comrade Sidney Everitt. 1st Battalion spent the first post-war decade occupying Germany and stationed at home. Proficiency badge, other ranks', Royal Ulster Rifles, nd, sealed pattern, 1954. 108th BRIGADE. Contents 1 History 1.1 South African War 1899-1902 1.2 First World War 1.3 Second World War - We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, Royal Ulster Rifles Officers' Club President newsletter, 2001-2002; includes articles on the Battle of Imjin, Korean War, 22 - 25 Apr 1951 and the campaign in Italy, 1943-1945. - Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum 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. The chief anxiety of the Commanding Officer was the lack of transport. 1536 photographs taken by Central Office of Information of the regiments and corps of British Army in the 1950s and 1960s. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. Lt Col JH Carson Seven pair of hose tops, various regiments, 1954-1955, sealed pattern, 1954, 1955. If you are currently a ParaData member please login. 7,340 men from the Royal Irish Rifles are listed in the CWGC database of First World War deaths: 1914 - 389. By 1939, the 1st Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles, as it was then known, was serving in the North West frontier of India. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation instead. No 1 dress jacket, London Irish Rifles, nd; master pattern, 1959; pipe major, piper. Caubeen, London Irish Rifles, 1965, sealed pattern, 1965. privacy policy, Need more context? While in India, it sent a small detachment to the Tibet Expedition (1904-04). 2nd Battalion was in Britain by the outbreak of war, deploying immediately to France. In the late 1880s, 2nd Battalion and a detachment from 1st Battalion fought in the Sudan, but 1st Battalion as a whole did not leave the British Isles again until 1897, when it moved to Natal and from there to India. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. His battalion formed part of the 7th Beach Group. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. Eleven uniform items, 2nd Bn (Territorial) London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles worn by Capt J R Strick, (with regiment 1939-1943), 1943 (c). View the catalogue description for. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 as the Royal Irish Rifles, when the 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot were amalgamated however its history can be traced back 88 years prior to this date. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. In Bermuda in 1881, the 86th was converted into the new 2nd Battalion, shifting to Nova Scotia in 1883. Figures as per 2014. While a Even after 1922, the regiment had continued to accept recruits from the Republic of Ireland. If you don't have an account please register. Medal group awarded to 2/Lt Michael Scanlon, Royal Munster Fusiliers and Royal Ulster Rifles: Military Medal, 1916; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20; Allied Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45; mounted on a bar with a brooch fitting. If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register. Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Pte G Bacciale recalling his experiences with the Royal Ulster Rifles and the Army Catering Corps, UK and North West Europe, 1940-1946. Make a donation to Airborne Assault ParaData to help preserve the history of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. By 1939, the 1st Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles, as it was then known, was serving in the North West frontier of India. The beach was 'assaulted' by units of the 3rd; the . It served with the British Army until 1992, when it was merged into The Royal Irish Regiment. Recruiting poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1920 (c); associated with the Royal Ulster Rifles. Gliders of 6th Airlanding Brigade came down at LZ-N close to the village of Ranville. On the evening of 6th June 1944, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles landed in Normandy. 1943-45 If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. 149 names. L/Cpl. Hackle, Royal Ulster Rifles, nd; sealed pattern, 1966. 15th Royal Irish Rifles. BFPO 801 02892262826 Royal Irish weapons and vehicles Explore our equipment Grenade Machine Gun Regiments and Corps. St Patrick's Day 1944 - Major General R.H.Lorie C.B C.B.E. 1st Battalion joined it there from Aden in November 1914 and both remained there until the Armistice. 33 x 35 mm colour slides, with one set of duplicates from original photographs taken by Lt (later Brig) M N S McCord, Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, Nov 1950- Oct 1951. It continued in British Army service until 1968, when it became part of The Royal Irish Rangers. Records of Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. Most appearances in a final: 23 Worthing Most consecutive appearances in a final: 8 Horsham (1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938) Most defeats in a final: 9 Worthing Biggest win: 9 goals: Horsham 9-0 Worthing (1936) Most goals in final: 9: Worthing 7-2 Newhaven (1910) Southwick 8-1 Haywards Heath (1928) Eastbourne 5-4 Horsham (1933) The collection is well supported by digitised records and books. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. Within the first few months of war being declared, over 100 bank clerks or workers had volunteered for service or had been 'called up' due to being in the Army Reserve. The Royal Irish Rangers was later to amalgamate with The Ulster Defence Regiment and on the 1st July 1992 became The Royal Irish Regiment. Three hundred and forty thousand allied soldiers were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk by a flotilla of boats of all sizes between 28 May and 4 June 1940, enabling them to fight another day. Date: 1942 Jan.- Aug. Held by: The National . check out the. You should be aware of a few constraints and limitations. Word processed illustrated memoir of the National Service of 2/Lt W J R Morrison, 1944-1950; covers his National Service with the East Surrey Regiment and Royal Ulster Rifles, 1949-1950; also includes sections on previous service with the Junior Training Corps at Christ's Hospital, 1944-1949, and subsequently in the Territorial Army with the London Irish Rifles. It was recalled to the UK shortly after the outbreak of World War II and assigned to defensive duties with 31st Independent Brigade Group in 1940. Although 6th Airlanding Brigade was disbanded on 31 August 1945, the battalion remained part of 6th Airborne Division, and served in Palestine, until January 1947, when it lost its airborne role. Roll of Honour In 1916 two Belfast men, Alfred Bingam and Joseph Jones of the Royal Irish Rifles, 9th Btn, died on This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793. 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. A.Trice. Silver teaspoon, shooting trophy of The Royal Ulster Rifles, associated with CSM Alfred Trice, 1934; manufactured by, 'J.W.T. 2nd Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles.. 1945: Germany. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. 10th Royal Irish Rifles. Cap badge, officers', worn by Maj L M Yearsley, Royal Ulster Rifles, North Irish Brigade, 1960 (c)-1968. The Royal Irish Regiment is awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by the Queen Our Locations 1st Battalion Clive Barracks, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, SHROPSHIRE. Royal Ulster Rifles Find your military ancestors at Forces War Records First Name Surname If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. This Irish infantry unit was established in 1881. My late father Joseph was born on 7th of December 1922 in Everton, Merseyside. During the early 1920s, there were two changes for the Royal Irish Rifles, the 'Irish' part of their name was changed to 'Ulster' and it lost one of its recruiting counties, Louth, which became part of the Free State. Royal Irish Rifles maxim gun detachment, Tibet, 1904 First World War Still in Britain on the outbreak of war in 1914, 2nd Battalion deployed straight to the Western Front. Soldier Records for Royal Ulster Rifles 25 results. This infantry unit was formed in 1970. Collection of certificates, various regiments, 1930 (c); published by Gale and Polden Limited, 1930 (c). TF9 3QE 01630698280 2nd Battalion Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn. Want to know what life was like during the War? Trousers, No 1 dress, other ranks', Royal Ulster Rifles, 1956-1970, sealed pattern, 1956, 1970; supplied by G D S. Photograph of Royal Ulster Rifles, in comical costume, 1900 (c). Interview conducted on 9 June 1993. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Recruiting poster for The Royal Ulster Rifles, c1922. Vinyl Records; More; Stamps. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Mr L Rooke, Mr B Hilton & Mr T Huntbach, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 31 Mar 2010. The pipes and drumsof The Royal Ulster Rifles, c1941. L/Cpl. Copyright 2023. 3rd Division H.Q. Seventy six photographs taken by Gale and Polden Limited, of military scenes, ceremonies, tattoos, groups, portraits, 1905 (c)-1950. Historical Medals/Medallions; . Joseph continued his service with the 1st Royal Ulster Rifles in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. - Royal Irish Regiment Museum. Royal Ulster Rifles (6th Airborne) on the banks of the river Issel. (Transcript Available). The regiment also raised 17 Reserve and New Army battalions during the conflict. Rifles'. Lt Col GP Rickcord DSO Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from Royal Ulster Rifles. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Previous page: Royal Sussex Regiment Next page: Royal Warwickshire Regiment/Fusiliers On the Major's right is Lieutenant Campbell; on the Major's left is Captain Watson, Lieutenant Diserens and Lieutenant Rand. Rifleman 'Bill' Boyd, 1st Airborne Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles, 1942. Partner websites are free to search but there may be a charge to view full transcriptions and download documents. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. - Royal Ulster Rifles Museum +44 (0) 28 9023 2086, Email: Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Records of 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles from other sources. Joseph was first posted to the 70th Battalion The Kings Regiment Liverpool, a young soldiers territorial battalion. 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. Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Brig M N S McCord MC, recalling his service with 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles, Korea, October 1950 to October 1951. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. Image above is officers of 2nd Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles with Montgomery (probably Hawick - 1944) . The appearance of this little book needs a word of explanation. Pen and ink drawing, 1983 (c); depicts two Quartermasters carrying bags initialled 'QM' and 'Tech QM' run towards a border wall whilst an armed guard trains the sight of his gun towards them, the border wall has a sign which says, 'Attention! Sidney was married to Elizabeth Snell, and during this leave Joseph was introduced to Elizabeth's sister Rebecca (my mum). . County Forums including Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British Islands. Read tagging guidelines. Royal Ulster Rifles Officers' Club President newsletter, 2001-2002; includes articles on the Battle of Imjin, Korean War, 22 - 25 Apr 1951 and the campaign in . This Irish infantry unit was raised in 1793 and recruited in Belfast and County Down. Our Mr Gavin Glass MBE. and Officers. The brigade was formally redesignated and reorganised as 1st Air Landing Brigade inlate 1941 and its battalions, including 1st (Airborne)Battalion RUR, were re-roled to undertake airborne assault by glider. Royal Irish Rifles (Royal Ulster Rifles) other ranks; Medal Rolls B/104B22; B/104B23; B/104B24; B/104B25; Pages 3685-3932. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, Tuesday to Thursday Colour photolithograph after David Rowlands, 2000; published by Saville Fine Arts, Bristol, 2000 (c); soldiers of the Royal Ulster Rifles fire mortars on the valley slopes, tanks of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars fire on Chinese coming down the slopes; signed in pencil and dated lower right, 'David Rowlands 2000'; associated with the Battle of the Imjin, Korea (1950-1953). Like this page to receive our updates. This resource will grow as the Museum's Collection is catalogued and computerised, and as new acquisitions are added. Royal Ulster Rifles Museum. please A third one, the Young Soldiers' (70th) Battalion, was also formed in England at the outbreak of war before being disbanded in 1943. This sample comprises some 15,000 records of soldiers who served with the Royal Irish Rifles and Royal Irish Fusiliers up to 1922. If you have any unwanted Printed shoulder title, London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Ulster Rifles, sealed pattern, 1943. Duplicated typescript history: 6th Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles; written by Maj I B Guily, 1793-1971. He spent around 6 weeks at Juno Beach before the 8th Irish were disbanded, and he was subsequently transferred on to the 1st Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles on 21st of July 1944 and joined the 1st RUR's at Le Mesnil, just east of the Pegasus Bridge. 10 names. Frederick William Pauley. 1881: 83rd and 86th Regiments of Foot now becomes the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The Royal Irish Rifles British War Medal and Victory Medal. badges, medals and regimental memorabilia covering the history of the Regiment and the campaigns in which it has fought since its formation in 1793. It was evacuated in June 1940 and remained in Britain for four years. rurmuseum@yahoo.co.uk, Curator: Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Maj Gen James Herbert Samuel Majury recalling his Army service, particularly his time with the South Waziristan Scouts, 1943-1947.
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