The division's training was hampered by the lack of equipment and by the need to provide drafts to the 1st Line units serving overseas, but finally landed in France in January 1917 and served on the Western Front until the Armistice. photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. Brigadier DW Shuttleworth became the President of the English Rugby Football Union during the 1985/86 season. As the youngest regiment, the 'Dukes' became the 3rd Battalion, as each battalion retained their antecedent regiment's name in brackets. [88], The 'Dukes' embarked for Gibraltar on 13 November 1953, arriving on 10 December. [12], At dawn on 15 March 1781, before the men had a chance to have breakfast, Cornwallis started for Guilford, arriving there at mid-day. Over 2000 past and present members converged on the town to take part in the celebrations. [58][59], In 1938, the 4th Battalion at Halifax was converted into 58th (Duke of Wellingtons Regiment) Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. The 'Dukes' losses were three officers and 17 other ranks killed and two officers and 84 other ranks wounded, plus 20 other ranks missing. At the end of the tour the Ulster Team honoured the regiment by playing them at Ravenhill, with the 'Dukes' winning 19 – 8. [57], In the 1930s the increasing need for anti-aircraft (AA) defence for Britain's cities was addressed by converting a number of TA infantry battalions into searchlight battalions of the Royal Engineers (RE). BARCLAY (Brig. An old boy of Balby Street School, before joining up he worked at Yorkshire Main Colliery. 27th Oct 2020 - Please note we currently have a large 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. Physical description. - 2/7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment during the Second World War -. General Staveley was not happy at any further delay and ordered the 33rd to continue the attack. In May 1954, during a visit to Gibraltar by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Commanding Officer of the 'Dukes' (Lieutenant Colonel FR St P Bunbury) and a further 10 officers and other ranks received decorations for their actions in Korea. Battle Honours WW1. [89], After the bloody encounters in the Korean War, the 'Dukes' were occupied by a series of garrison duties. Author Topic: WW2 Service Record - Duke of Wellington's Regiment / Home Guard (Read 1589 times) genealogistsykes. The re-badging parade took place on 6 June 2006. [75] The next notable service seen by the battalion was in the Liberation of Arnhem in April 1945, shortly before Victory in Europe Day. (Ces troupes n'étaient pas une formation combattante. Just after midnight of 1 December the Battalion was being hit by heavy artillery, mortar and Spandau fire. [53], In August 1914 the Territorial Force formed 2nd Line units, distinguished from the 1st Line by the addition of '2/' to the battalion number, the parent units taking '1/'. [9], The 33rd saw much action during the American War of Independence, with its first engagement at the Battle of Sullivan's Island (First Siege of Charleston) in early 1776, when British forces attempted an assault on that city's defences. [54] It first saw action at the Battle of Mons.

The 2/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington, West Riding Regiment was deployed to France in March 1940 for pioneer duties on a three month tour. The following year, the 'Dukes' deployed to Northern Ireland. . Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. Age: 31. Little did Jack know he would become famous - his picture was in the local and daily papers and mentioned in Parliament. Cemetery/Memorial: Salerno War Cemetery, Italy. [10], Two years later, in 1780, the 33rd took part in the Siege of Charleston. [62], The regiment served in North Africa, Italy, Greece and Austria during the war. The engagement lasted fifteen minutes, with over 2,000 rounds of ammunition being expended by the 'Dukes'. N27.jpg. During the period 1998–2000, the 1st Battalion served as a public duties unit in London. As Colonel succeeded Colonel the name changed, but in 1751 regiments were given numbers, and the regiment was from that time officially known as the 33rd Regiment of Foot. [14][15] A few months later, in September, his brother lent him more money and with it he purchased a lieutenant-colonelcy in the 33rd. [58][59], In 1944 the regiment was assigned to 21st Army Group preparing for the Normandy Campaign. Died : Thursday, September 16, 1943. Theodore opened fire with seven guns from outwork, one thousand feet above us, and three thousand five hundred men of the garrison made a gallant sortie which was repulsed with very heavy loss and the enemy driven into Magdala. [92], Lieutenant-Colonel David Santa-Olalla received the Distinguished Service Order for his inspirational leadership and courage during the 'Dukes' deployment to Bosnia. Meanwhile, Tarleton's Light Dragoons charged the right flank. The 2/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington, West Riding Regiment was deployed to France in March 1940 for pioneer duties on a three month tour. [73], After the failure of Operation Market Garden, the 7th Battalion was stationed at the Nijmegen bridgehead, in late November, and around Haalderen. On 25 December 1777, the 76th was again re-raised, as the 76th Regiment of Foot (Macdonald's Highlanders), by Colonel John MacDonell of Lochgarry, in the West of Scotland and Western Isles, as a Scottish Light Infantry regiment. [4], The 76th Regiment was originally raised, by Simon Harcourt as Lord Harcourt's Regiment on 17 November 1745 and disbanded in June 1746. The following day Lincoln, along with over 7,000 American soldiers, surrendered to the British forces under the command of Lieutenant-General Henry Clinton. Stephen’s funeral was held at 09.30 on Thursday 27th July 2017, at Fixby Crematorium, Huddersfield. [50], When the Territorial Force (TF) was formed under the Haldane Reforms in 1908, Volunteer Battalions were renumbered as battalions of their parent regiments. The 2nd Battalion also fought at the First Battle of the Marne, the Battle of the Aisne, the Battle of La Bassée and the brutal first Battle of Ypres. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. They were caught up in the German advance, which began on the 10th of May. On (29 April 1994), a patrol led by Corporal Mills came under heavy small-arms fire from a group of Bosnian-Serbs. Shells were now raining down on the Hook from artillery and mortars, from both the Chinese and UN forces. In his despatch to London Lord Napier reported: "Yesterday morning (we) descended three thousand nine hundred feet to Bashilo River and approached Magdala with 'First Brigade' to reconnoiter it. Fighting intensified, taking in house to house fighting throughout Haalderen and Gendt During the nights of 3–4 December, with small arms and grenades, with the Dukes 'A Company' Headquarters in the village school. Enlisted in the 10th Regiment, 1862, the following year volunteering into the 108th, with which he sailed for India in 1863. please Corporals Waqabaca and Ponjiasi played for Fiji. 13 Officers and 320 NCOs and men proceeded on active service. British loss, twenty wounded". The second line comprised the two battalions of Foot Guards, the Light Infantry and the Grenadiers commanded by Brigadier Charles O'Hara of the 2nd Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards. On 28 February 1943, both battalions lost the '1/' prefix, becoming, simply, the 6th and 7th battalions, respectively. [92], In March 1995, the 'Dukes' were again posted to Northern Ireland for a two-year tour of duty. [49], Following the end of the war in South Africa, the 1st battalion returned to York, while the 2nd battalion went to British India, first to Rangoon then in late 1902 to Lebong in Bengal. [46], The 3rd (Militia) Battalion (the former 6th West York Militia) was embodied in January 1900 for service in South Africa, and 500 officers and men left Queenstown for Cape Town the following month. Mexborough & Swinton Times, October 19, 1940. The regiment took part in the Battle of Wetzell's Mill, but the more famous action took place that same month during a battle at Guilford Court House. In one deployment in 1972 three soldiers were killed. The regiment began the first year of the 20th century at war when both battalions met in South Africa, as reinforcements for British forces fighting Boers, in the Second Boer War. History. [56], The Territorial Force battalions also formed 3rd Line units, which remained in the UK training and supplying drafts for the battalions overseas. . We currently have a huge backlog of submissions which need to be edited for display online, if you have a good standard of written English, an interest in the two World Wars and a little time to spare online we would appreciate your help. For 64 years, Captain Tom Moore organised the DWR's annual reunion. The 33rd suffered heavy casualties: 7 officers and 232 men in the hand-to-hand combat that ensued. [62], The 'Dukes' also fought in the Italian Campaign. At this point, the antecedent regimental names were dropped from the battalion titles.[3]. Further attacks occurred on 28 May, but all were defeated in heavy fighting. Duke of Wellington West Riding Regiment (d.6th June 1944). Records of 2/7th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment from other sources. While doing this brave act, Corporal Mills shot the leader of the group, with the rest scattering into the woods. The patrol then withdrew, but the attackers persisted in firing on the patrol. [59][63], 43rd AA Battalion served in 31st (North Midland) Anti-Aircraft Brigade, protecting West Yorkshire during the Blitz. In 1960 during an emergency posting to Kenya the Kenyan Champions Nakuru heard the Dukes were there and challenged them to a match. Similarly, the 2nd Admin Bn at Skipton-in-Craven was consolidated as a new 9th Yorkshire (West Riding) RVC in 1880. 1881–1886 General Frederick Darley George CB. [10], The regiment's next action came a fortnight later, on 16 September at the Battle of Harlem Heights. By 11 May, the American General Benjamin Lincoln began to negotiate terms of surrender. So in addition to the 33rd, Arthur, who had now become Colonel Arthur Wellesley, was given command of the 10,000 men of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Physical description. The first Duke of Wellington died in 1852 and in the following year Queen Victoria, in recognition of the regiment's long ties to him, ordered that the regiment's title be changed to the 33rd (or The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment dates back to 1702, becoming linked with West Yorkshire in 1782 and taking the title of Duke of Wellington in 1853. The Wartime Memories Project is run by volunteers and this website is funded by donations from our visitors. 33rd Duke of Wellington's Regiment AT the storming of Magdala, under Sir Robert Napier, April 13, 1868, Bergin was one of the first to force his way through the defences of the town. The first pair of colours were the standard set of Regulation Colours, which all Regiments are presented with. In 1702 Colonel George Hastings, 8th Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to raise a new regiment, which he did in and around the city of Gloucester. [61], The Second World War was declared on 3 September 1939, and the 1st Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Charles Beard, was immediately sent to France as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division of 1st Corps of the BEF. The 'Dukes' won the match. They fought in the Battle of Normandy as part of the British Second Army in its attempts to capture the city of Caen. Webster attacked the right flank of the American second line and managed to push it back. Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding) Regiment (d.10th June 1940 ), Pte. The patrol returned fire, killing two of the attackers. As was the custom in those days the regiment was named Huntingdon's Regiment after its Colonel. 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. WW2 Regimental Deaths, with known Grave or Memorial location Listed in Alphabetical order – compiled from CWGC database Surname Initials Forename Number Rank Age Awards Battalion Died Country Died In Cemetery Memorial ABRAMSON B BARNETT 4626478 Private 28 2nd 1943-04-03 Myanmar RANGOON WAR CEMETERY ADAMS H HERBERT 4977000 L/Sgt 33 7th 1944-07-16 France HOTTOT-LES-BAGUES … The 'Dukes' were one of the first units to enter the town. They continued to wear their Duke's badge on the black beret of the Royal Armoured Corps. Object description. Physical description. TEL: 01422 356795. File:Men of the 1-6th Duke of Wellington's Regiment chat to naval officers on board the Polish steamer SOBIESKI on their way to Norway, 20 April 1940. [54], The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 13th Brigade in the 5th Division in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. Ensign Wynter scrambled up onto the top of the second gate and fixed the 33rd Regiments Colours to show the Plateau had been taken. My Aunt also so disgusted with the whole thing that she sent Jack's war medals back to Buckingham Palace, although she eventually got them back. [92] In March 1997, a composite company from the 1st Battalion was deployed to the Falkland Islands. The 76th had first been raised in 1745, by Simon Harcourt and disbanded in 1746, re-raised in 1756 disbanded again in 1763, before being raised again in 1777, disbanded in 1784 and finally re-raised, in 1787, for service in India, by the Honourable East India Company. The War Office began to reorganise surplus AA regiments in the UK into infantry units, primarily for duties in the rear areas, thereby releasing trained infantry for frontline service. The 1st battalion had arrived there before war started in 1899, the 2nd battalion arrived in early 1900, and took part in the Relief of Kimberley, in February 1900, which had been under siege by the Boers since October 1899. [77], When the TA was reformed in 1947, the 4th, 5th and 6th Battalions became the 382nd (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Anti-Tank Regiment (later Medium Regiment), 578th (5th Bn, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, and 673rd (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment respectively of the Royal Artillery. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. The 'Dukes' were presented with new colours by HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented by The Colonel of The Regiment Major-General Sir Evelyn John Webb-Carter KCB, due to the ill health of the Queen's representative, the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief the Duke of Wellington. [12], The British troops advanced under heavy musket fire. Add a Name to this List Awarded Military Medal in France 1940. The 33rd suffered further casualties: 3 officers and 61 men. [87], In 1953, the 1st Battalion relieved the Black Watch, who had been defending a position known as The Hook, a crescent shaped ridge, which was of tactical importance in the Commonwealth sector. Their objective in doing this was to create a safe zone for the town. [4], Owing to its links with the Duke of Wellington, the title 'The Duke of Wellington's Regiment' was granted to the 33rd Regiment on 18 June 1853, on the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in the year following Wellington's death. C.N., CBE, DSO) The History of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment 1919-1952. They produced in their history 11 international players, 7 English, 1 Irish and 3 Scottish, with over 50 players capped for the army against the Navy & Air Force since 1914. In Cyprus the battalion was successful in Operation Golden Rain, destroying a major EOKA terrorist group operating in the Troodos Mountains in 1956. Aspects of period as recruit trained with Duke of Wellington's Regiment in GB, 1939-1940: anti-semitism from George Day on journey to Plymouth; training unit posted in and army number; leisure activities; NCOs and officers at Plymouth; journey to Le Havre. vol 1 May-Nov 1925. The 'Dukes' fought with distinction at the Battle of Monte Ceco in October 1944 where Captain Arthur Burns was awarded a DSO and Private Richard Henry Burton of the 1st Battalion was awarded a Victoria Cross for his courageous action in the battle. In March 1866 a British envoy had been despatched to secure the release of a group of missionaries who had first been seized after the British Government refused Tewdros's requests for military assistance. An initial bombardment of the British positions took place, with the Chinese forces charging the forward British positions once the bombardment ceased. Peter Jackson CPL. For the remainder of its history the Regiment was unusual in that the collars, cuffs and shoulder straps of its red coats were also red (most British regiments had facings of contrasting colours). It was because of their professionalism in the field during the American War of Independence, that the regiment was given the nickname 'The Pattern'; the regiment then became the standard of soldiering which all other regiments should attain. As more men poured through and opened fire as they advanced with their bayonets the defenders withdrew through the second gate. The fighting that ensued was bloody and more akin to the battles that the 'Dukes' had fought in the First World War. They fought at the Battle of Medjez Plain and the Battle of Banana Ridge and in the Battle of Djebel bou Aoukaz. In August of that year, the 33rd were involved in the Battle of Long Island, in which a heavy defeat was inflicted on the Americans, who evacuated their remaining forces to the island of Manhattan. For other infantry regiments, see, Cap badge of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, 58th (Duke of Wellingtons) Anti-Tank Regiment, 43rd AA (5th Duke of Wellingtons) Battalion, 33rd (1st Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot - (1782), 33rd (The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment of Foot - (1853), The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) - (1881), The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) - (1921), That the regiment was formed from the 33rd and 76th Regiments of Foot and that the 2nd Battalion formed 33rd and 76th Columns of the, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) A Short History, by Major ACS Savoury MBE and Major General DE Isles CB OBE DL, (Page 4), printed By Reuben Holroyd's, Halifax, 19878. John William Allen 2/7th Btn. The British halted and fired, causing so many casualties the Russians were forced to retreat. While at Goražde, Private Shaun Taylor of C Company was killed during an engagement with Bosnian-Serb forces while manning an observation post. They were part of the 1st Commonwealth Division. The fighting was fierce, at times some soldiers resorting to attacking their enemy with the butts of their guns. [95], The 'Dukes' had five companies, named to commemorate five significant campaigns and battles, in which the Dukes took part and were awarded a Battle honour, which have been retained by the battalion in the Yorkshire Regiment:[96]. Mar 9, 2017 - Photos of Duke of Wellington's Regiment. [55] The 2nd Battalion was also at the Battle of Hill 60 during which the British launched a massive bombardment, followed by an assault that led to vicious hand-to-hand fighting. Service Snaps. The 33rd was also part of the defence of Newport and Quaker Hill. This continued to be the case with the scarlet tunic worn by all ranks in full dress until 1914 and by bandsmen until amalgamation (see illustrations above). Want to find out more about your relative's service? Timothy Taylor, the founder of the brewery, had served in an antecedent unit of the regiment during 1859. 1934–1938 Brig-Gen Percy Alexander Turner CMG, 1938–1947 Colonel Charles James Pickering CMG DSO, 1957–1965 Maj-Gen Kenneth Godfrey Exham KG CB DSO, 1975–1982 Maj-Gen Donald Edward Isles CB OBE, This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 08:45. [26], At the Battle of Inkerman, the 33rd were again involved in some bitter fighting, in which the British infantry advanced despite heavy losses and a strong defence by the Russians. The Second World War was declared on 3 September 1939, and the 1st Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Charles Beard, was immediately sent to France as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division of 1st Corps of the BEF. [28], The 33rd was committed to Abyssinia in October 1867 and embarked on 21 November, arriving at Annesley Bay on 4 December; but did not disembark for three days due to the chaos on shore. [10], The year 1781 proved to be the deadliest but most successful year for the 33rd. Arthur's eldest brother Richard Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington, later 1st Marquess Wellesley, had just become Governor General of India. In the event, the regiment did not take part. Both battalions became part of the 137th Infantry Brigade, attached to the 46th (West Riding and North Midland) Infantry Division and were sent overseas to France in April 1940 to join the British Expeditionary Force. In 1948 the 1st and 2nd battalions were amalgamated into a single battalion, the 1st Battalion. [10], The following year was just as active, with the 33rd seeing action at the Battle of Monmouth, an inclusive engagement that became the largest one-day battle of the war. The regiment was again raised for service in India by the Honorable East India Company in 1787. They took part in the Anzio Campaign, in an attempt to outflank the Gustav Line and force a German retreat from Monte Cassino. ‘Cambrai was the first modern battle of the First World War. Like this page to receive our updates. Goražde remained a safe zone, being held by British troops from 1994 to 1995. The battle on the ridge resulted in the 1st Dukes and the QLR's being the only units to be award the battle honour Banana Ridge. [55] Meanwhile, the Regiment's title altered slightly in 1921 to Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding). 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