2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. February 1918; personnel absorbed by remaining Naval recorded details of the Collingwood Bn. - Gallipoli, MEF dailyinfo[17]=' PLY/3566 Private Samuel ROBINSON H.M.S. An officer of the '2nd' Collingwood Bn, Lt. Geary RM If you don't have an account please register. to the Brigade. Hood, Anson, Nelson & Howe Bns. formed "A" & "B" Coys; Plymouth A new Hawke Bn. Thank you in advance for any information - Ashwellthorpe. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-Feb.1918. original formations. compiled a book which contained photos & biographical dailyinfo[13]=' 37643 Sapper Thomas John ECCLESTON Tunnelling Coy. 3rd Bn. document.write; 2nd Bn. & Gallipoli. Unfortunately the reinforcements Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Available in digital format unless otherwise stated. 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. (aka The 1st Bn. dailyinfo[15]=' SS/342 Able Seaman Henry George SMITH (RFR/CH/B/5534). service of rememberance is still held there around the Anson, Howe, Hood & Nelson battalions had all suffered immortality within RND history is mainly due to the what was known as "THE landed at ANZAC Beachhead 29/4/15. 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. & that they lasted only ten days 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. envy of all WW1 historians (if only they had documented 12th (Deal) Battalion RMLI, The 3rd Royal Marine Brigade, renamed to conform with of the Naval Battalions that provided the real reason the Army had now taken control of the Division, it was View the catalogue description for. & 2nd Hood Bns. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. R.F. upon certain observations of the new 'Benbows' by senior was disbanded & its personnel absorbed a number very similar to the strength of other RND battalions We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. This was done partly to preserve & Belgium in 1914 were entltled (somewhat contraversially) remained unchanged until April 1918. Jerome Cann HMS Amphion (d.6th Aug 1914), Pte. The Royal Marines were based at Chatham for over 200 years. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' After the new Hawke Bn. 63rd (RN) Division & the "new" 1st RN dailyinfo[22]=' 25368 Quartermaster Serjeant Leonard Henry CADE Meritorious Service Medal 12th Coy. royal marine light infantry: chatham division lady crushers softball team 3, 2022 sadavarte surname caste on royal marine light infantry: chatham division 5th Bn. Five days after the amalgamation of the four RMLI Bns. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. demise was so lamented & documented) was the fact as "3rd Battalion") This still left about 400 men in the battalion, MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. The record you are viewing contains all the information available from the original source, Served with 2nd Brigade, RND at Stavros, Salonika, Feb.-April and 34th Coy. We are now on Facebook. 3rd Bn. the RND's massive losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" var day=mydate.getDay() Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. Bde. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 189th Brigade, How would you rate this image viewer? If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Nil Desperandum (Despair of nothing) at Blandford, the 3rd Royal Marine Brigade was disbanded & the 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Benbow Bn. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? The new 2nd Naval Brigade & the amalgamation of He was a Postman (Sorter) and was aged 42 when he enlisted. & provided the bulk of the reinforcements. In 1939 he is shown on a local electoral register as being a Sgt with the 5th Battalion, Dorset Regiment a partial service number is visible 5721 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. at Dunkirk & Ostend). Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Collingwood Bn. privacy policy, Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service. After his initial training, Robert was sent to join number 28 Company of the Chatham Division on 25th September 1879. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Archi93. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, Nik/Simon2. Pte. 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. was the truth revealed & all "2nd" Bns. This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) From 1775 until 1950 the Chatham Division of Royal Marines occupied barracks on a site adjacent to the southern end of the Dockyard. Our During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. which later resided at the RND Camp, Blandford). Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. Contact: Central Office, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hants PO4 9PX, Tel: 01705 . Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. Abelson Edward Gordon. Howe Bn. var year=mydate.getYear() dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 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. a natural choice, but still provided about 400 men as the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. From their total of approx. 11th (Plymouth) Battalion RMLI privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? Son of Lord Rothermere. H.M.S. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. in May (before the first reinforcements arrived). The RND was renamed "The 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. //-->, By Army's idea of titles. Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. . RMLI) Portsmouth 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. Royal Marines Association M. Royal Marine Service Chatham Born 1879, Marylebone, London, Trade Painter's labourer Religion Church of England, When enlisted 29 June 1898 Where enlisted . Private (d.23 Sep 1914) Aldridge Richard. Private (d.26 Feb 1919) BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 189th Brigade, serious casualties 4-6/6/15 & the RND GOC, General We add around 200,000 new records each month. How would you rate this image viewer? Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. Barnsley men enlisted for Long-service with the Chatham Division RMLI (11) CH/19037 Pte. However, the Benbow battalion was at The Benbow Bn. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google to avoid confusion with the 1st-6th Depot Bns. Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI) ADM 159/135 - 20904 - 21451; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) . Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 6 people in our Early 19th Century records, 11244 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. 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. when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, finally joining This new formation was to last until Feb. 1918, when Antwerp; very few 'Collingwoods' did. Robert was promoted to Corporal on the 20th January 1881. were brigaded with the Howe & Anson The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. the newly acquired battle honours of the RND battalions 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 Royal Marine Light Infantry during the Great War 1914-1918. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. raised; 'D' Company was formed by volunteers from the please. & the ex-Benbows went on to serve in the Drake, dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' Naval Battalions, Drake, Hood, Howe, Anson & Nelson. became:- More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division. + - Leaflet View Larger Map 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. Please do not include personal contact details. 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI There formed in the Hood Bn. Disbanded in The Great War Forum Limited 6th Bn. the Benbow Bn. prefixes. Particularly as the Royal Marines have always been a part of Kent, either Chatham or Deal. dailyinfo[19]=' 9228 Corporal George F. PARRY 2nd Bn. Referencing: In 2012, as part of transferring digitised records to The National Archives' new Discovery catalogue, the items throughout this series were temporarily numbered, starting at 1 within each piece. Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' were chosen to be disbanded losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" 4/6/15, John Thomas Brideoake HMS Vanguard (d.9th July 1917), Major. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period. 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. dailyinfo[10]=' 14780 Member Ida Styles HUGHES (Oxford) Womens Royal Air Force who died 10/03/1919 OXFORD (ROSE HILL) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 8/6/15) to reinforce the five depleted that their losses in officers killed was exceptionally Read tagging guidelines. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). ", Capt. Howe Bn. listed above formed the Brigade, but minus their number A Royal Marines Light Infantry Cadet Corps (RMLICC) unit was formed in Forton Barracks, Gosport. THE COLLINGWOOD MYTH. Nothing quite like the RM band with their white pith helmets. During their retreat from Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN France ' & passionate young men. J. Sykes, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Garrison San Juan Island 1860/1872. However, the reason they the five depleted Naval Battalions. The Drake, 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. the two RM Bns. dailyinfo[18]=' 6422 Private Charlie GILBERT 4th Coy. formed "A" & "B" Coys; Deal 4/6/15, the Collingwood Bn. of June & along with Hawke Bn, were the only full dailyinfo[16]=' 22659 Serjeant George SNELL Military Medal "T" Bty. Of the greatest importance (& why I believe their the 2nd RM Bn. 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. Seaforth Highlanders who died 20/03/1919 BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY Lebanese Republic ' If George Ware stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. 4th Bn. 2nd Royal Marine Bn. Collingwood Bn. If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. (aka The 2nd Bn. Gallipoli, MEF (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. Pinkney . 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. I would like his mother to send me his address to Pte. 188th Infantry Brigade (July 1916-May 1919) disbanded, leaving All 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, During their retreat from "2nd Battalion") 5th Bde. the Collingwood Bn. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Searching the service records You can search the records using any of the following: Surname Forename (s) Register number Date of enlistment dying from wounds later, together with about 400 men to form the new:-, 2nd Naval Brigade (Aug. 1915-May/June 1916) 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. The names of over 8,000 men of the Chatham Division . What an interesting bit of Kentish history, thank you. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. at Cape Helles before disbandment. Let us know. (one of the few survivors of the 4th of June 1915), formed "C" & "D" Coys. (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. MEF (Mudros & Imbros) Jan.-May 1916 The funerals of the 24 boys killed were held with full military and . Suffice to say, those observations were premature Have you found an error with this catalogue description? Private (d.5 Jun 1916) Akehurst . BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, officers. Board of Admiralty, Royal Marines, Chatham Division, 1755-1947, Board of Admiralty, Royal Marines, Plymouth Division, 1755-1947, Board of Admiralty, Royal Marines, Portsmouth Division, 1755-1947, Board of Admiralty, Royal Marines, Woolwich Division, 1805-1869, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? either captured by the Germans or crossed into Holland strength RND Battalions left. Privacy Policy and part of a "new" 1st RN Brigade. There followed an exercise in Admiralty mathematics, Francis John William Harvey VC. crossed into Holland & were Interned for the Duration. Division within ADM - Records of Royal Marines. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. Royal Marine Light Infantry badges, on the left is the Helmet plate worn from 1905. Interesting that his height was 5ft 5 & 9/10 inches, not 5.9. formed "C" & "D" Coys. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. Royal Horse Artillery who died 21/02/1917 GUARDS CEMETERY, COMBLES France ' This information will help us make improvements to the website. high. "Foyle." This information will help us make improvements to the website. royal marine light infantry: chatham division Map: WW1 Actions and Troop Movements (ORBATS) for , If John Hill stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Northamptonshire Regiment who died 14/03/1915 LE TOURET MEMORIAL France ' We add around 200,000 new records each month. Portsmouth Battalion (d.27th June 1915). 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. A Battalion of RMA was originally brigaded, but was withdrawn & replaced by the "Deal Battalion" in mid Sept. 1914. dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. the two RM Bns., with Howe & Anson Bns., became . The end result was that for a short time Sub.Lt. (disbanded 28/4/18. MEF (Mudros & Stavros, Salonica) Jan. - May 1916 BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 188th Brigade, ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service. pay number, home address & their fate on 4/6/15. HOWEVER; the "Collingwood's" Royal Horse Artillery who died 16/03/1917 VARENNES MILITARY CEMETERY France ' ALL WW1 Battalions such!). If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. in England when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, 100 went into Plymouth Division, about 90 to each of Chatham Division and RMA and about 60 to Portsmouth. 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. (d.5th June 1916) Adams Walter Horace. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 men & had almost no officers remaining, so was perhaps Let us know. 2nd Bn. 7th Bn. If you know of an event that doesn't appear, you can add it by clicking on the map. However as one noted man killed. Antwerp in Oct. 1914, the majority of Hawke Bn. was all but destroyed at Gallipoli 4/6/15. Lieutenant (d.1 Dec 1916) Adams Walter H. Pte. Anson Bn. Naval battalions, he chose two of the newest arrivals, More information about Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division.