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3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment



   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment were based in Tidworth with 7th Brigade, 3rd Division when war broke out in August 1914. They proceeded to France, landing at Rouen on the 16th of August 1914. They saw action in The Battle of Mons and the rearguard action at Solesmes, The Battle of Le Cateau, The Battle of the Marne, The Battle of the Aisne, at La Bassee, Messines and the First Battle of Ypres. They took part in the Winter Operations of 1914-15, The First Attack on Bellewaarde and the Actions at Hooge. On the 18th of October 1915 the 3rd Worcesters transferred with 7th Brigade to 25th Division to strengthen the newly arrived Division and on the 10th of November they transferred to 74th Brigade still in 25th Division. The 25th Division's first action was in defence of the German attack on Vimy Ridge in May 1916. They then moved to The Somme and joined the Battle just after the main attack, with 75th Brigade making a costly attack near Thiepval on the 3rd of July. The Division was in action at The Battle of Bazentin, The Battle of Pozieres and The Battle of the Ancre Heights. In 1917 they were in action at The Battle of Messines attacking between the Wulverghem-Messines and Wulverghem-Wytschaete roads. In the Third battle of Ypres were were in action during The Battle of Pilkem. In 1918 they were in action on The Somme, in the Battles of the Lys. In 22 June 1918 the 3rd Worcesters transferred to 57th Brigade in 19th (Western) Division, and absorbed the 10th Battalion. They were in action in the Final Advance in Picardy and at the Armitice were were in billets near Bavay.

4th Aug 1914 Orders

5th August 1914 Mobilization

5th Aug 1914 Reservists

6th Aug 1914 Reservists

7th Aug 1914 Reservists

8th Aug 1914 Mobilisation

9th Aug 1914 Mobilisation

10th Aug 1914 Training

11th August 1914 Advance Party arrives

11th Aug 1914 Training

12th Aug 1914 Route March

13th Aug 1914 On the Move

14th August 1914 Quartering Arrangements Completed

14th Aug 1914 On the Move

15th Aug 1914 On the Move

16th August 1914 Movement Orders

16th Aug 1914 Move

17th August 1914 On the Move

18th August 1914 On the Move

18th Aug 1914 Route March

19th August 1914 Changes in quartering arrangements

19th Aug 1914 Route March

20th August 1914 Changes in quartering arrangements

20th Aug 1914 Route March

21st August 1914 Taking up stations in assigned areas.

21st Aug 1914 On the March

22nd August 1914 Taking up stations in assigned areas.

22nd Aug 1914 On the March

23rd August 1914 German attack crosses Canal

23rd Aug 1914 Defensive Positions

24th August 1914 Withdrawals

24th Aug 1914 Attack Made

24th Aug 1914 In Action

25th August 1914 Ongoing Retirement

25th Aug 1914 Retirement

25th Aug 1914  Rear Guard

26th August 1914 In Action

26th August 1914 Retirement

26th August 1914 Ongoing Retirement

26th Aug 1914 In Action

27th Aug 1914 Rear Guard

27th August 1914 Continued withdrawals

28th Aug 1914 Rear Guard

28th August 1914 Initial Intelligence Report

28th Aug 1914 On the March

29th August 1914 Ongoing Retirement

30th August 1914 Demolitions on withdrawals

31st August 1914 Continued withdrawals

4th September 1914 Enemy across the Marne

6th September 1914 Attack Made

7th September 1914 Attack progressing

8th September 1914 Ongoing Battles

9th September 1914 Ongoing Action

10th September 1914 Davance

11th September 1914 Continued progress

12th September 1914 Bad Weather

13th September 1914 Strong Opposition

14th September 1914 Further Advance

15th September 1914 Shelling

16th September 1914 Difficulties

17th September 1914 Heavy Bombardment

18th September 1914 Night Attacks

19th September 1914 Attack Repulsed

20th September 1914 Ongoing Action

20th September 1914 Reliefs

21st September 1914 Attacks

22nd September 1914 Reliefs

23rd September 1914 Patrols

24th September 1914 Artillery Exchange

26th September 1914 Aircraft Assists

27th September 1914 Continuing action around bridges

28th September 1914 Bridges

29th September 1914 Ongoing fighting on all fronts

30th September 1914 September Intelligence Summary

1st Oct 1914 Relief

1st October 1914 Commencement of Move

10th Oct 1914 Holding the Line

11th Oct 1914 On the March

12th Oct 1914 In Action  location map

13th Oct 1914 3rd Worcs in Action

13th Oct 1914 In Action  location map

18th Oct 1914 Reliefs

19th Oct 1914 Reliefs

23rd of November 1914  Germans Digging In  location map

24th of November 1914  Our Artillery Effective  location map

25th of November 1914  Royal Scots Shelled

12th Mar 1915 Attack Made

18th of March 1915 Quiet Day  location map

4th April 1915 

1st October 1915 Relieved at dusk

26th Oct 1915 Change of Billets  location map

1st Nov 1915 Reliefs  location map

7th Nov 1915 Reliefs  location map

13th Nov 1915 Reliefs  location map

19th Nov 1915 Reliefs  location map

24th Nov 1915 Bombardment  location map

29th Nov 1915 Reliefs  location map

7th Jan 1916 Observation Post  location map

22nd Feb 1916 Snow Storm

27th Feb 1916 Orders Received

14th of July 1916  On the Move   location map

2nd of February 1917  Battalion Relief

9th of May 1917 Relief of New Zealanders

14th of June 1917 Reliefs

9th Jul 1917 Reliefs  location map

10th Jul 1917 Trench Raid  location map

9th Aug 1917 Reliefs

16th of November 1917 A Relief

3rd of December 1917  Training  location map

10th of December 1917 Reliefs  location map

1st Jan 1918 In the Trenches

2nd Jan 1918 Under Shellfire

4th Jan 1918 Under Shellfire

5th Jan 1918 Festive Celebrations

6th Jan 1918 In Reserve

8th Jan 1918 Heavy Snow

9th Jan 1918 Mud

10th Jan 1918 Patrols

12th Jan 1918 Reliefs

13th Jan 1918 Wire

14th Jan 1918 Patrol

15th Jan 1918 Wet Weather

16th Jan 1918 Wet Weather

17th Jan 1918 Difficulties

18th Jan 1918 Artillery Active

20th Jan 1918 Trench Work

21st Jan 1918 Patrols

22nd Jan 1918 Reliefs

23rd Jan 1918 In Camp

26th Jan 1918 Quiet

31st Jan 1918 Reliefs

31st of January 1918 March to Camp  location map

1st Feb 1918 Working Parties

2nd Feb 1918 Working Parties

3rd Feb 1918 Working Parties

4th Feb 1918 Working Parties

5th Feb 1918 Reorganisation

6th Feb 1918 Prisoner

8th Feb 1918 Reliefs

8th of February 1918 In Trenches  location map

9th Feb 1918 Cleaning up

10th Feb 1918 In Reserve

11th Feb 1918 Reliefs

12th Feb 1918 Training

14th Feb 1918 Reinforcements

1st Mar 1918 Training

2nd Mar 1918 Training

3rd Mar 1918 Musketry

17th Mar 1918 Training

18th Mar 1918 On the Move

18th of March 1918 Shooting Results  location map

18th of March 1918 Shooting Results  location map

19th Mar 1918 Working Parties and Training

20th Mar 1918 Working Parties and Training

21st Mar 1918 Bombardment

22nd Mar 1918 In Action

22nd of March 1918  Germans Break Through  location map

23rd Mar 1918 Withdrawal

24th Mar 1918 Orders

25th Mar 1918 Holding the Line

25th Mar 1918 Enemy Attacks

26th Mar 1918 In Defence

27th Mar 1918 On the March

28th Mar 1918 On the March

29th Mar 1918 At Rest

31st Mar 1918 On the March

1st Apr 1918 On the Move  location map

2nd Apr 1918 Reliefs  location map

3rd Apr 1918 Quiet  location map

3rd Apr 1918 Reliefs Complete  location map

4th Apr 1918 Quiet  location map

5th Apr 1918 Reliefs  location map

5th Apr 1918 Reliefs  location map

6th Apr 1918 In Camp  location map

9th of April 1918 A Busy Day  location map

9th Apr 1918 Bombardment  location map

9th Apr 1918 Enemy Pushed Back  location map

10th of April 1918 Under Attack  location map

10th Apr 1918 In Action  location map

10th Apr 1918 Positions

11th of April 1918 Quiet...and then...  location map

11th Apr 1918 Attack Made  location map

12th of April 1918 Enemy Advances  location map

12th Apr 1918 Enemy Patrols  location map

13th Apr 1918 Orders  location map

14th Apr 1918 Attacks

15th Apr 1918 Enemy Advance

16th Apr 1918 Holding the Line

17th Apr 1918 Heavy Shelling

18th Apr 1918 Digging in

19th Apr 1918 Holding the Line

20th Apr 1918 In Support

21st of April 1918 On the March  location map

21st Apr 1918 Reliefs

22nd Apr 1918 Reinforcements

23rd Apr 1918 Refitting

24th Apr 1918 Refitting

25th of April 1918 Another Busy Day  location map

25th Apr 1918 On the March

26th of April 1918 Allied Counter-Attack  location map

26th Apr 1918 In Action  location map

27th Apr 1918 Reliefs

28th Apr 1918 Shelling

29th of April 1918 Under Fire Again  location map

29th Apr 1918 Enemy Attacks

30th of April 1918 Reliefs and Attacks  location map

30th Apr 1918 Shelling

30th of April 1918 Reports  location map

27th of May 1918 In Action

1st of June 1918 

10th of August 1918 HM King Inspection

20th of August 1918 Battalion Relieved

4th of September 1918  Pushing On

8th of September 1918 Relief Completed

20th of September 1918 All Objectives Taken  location map

24th of September 1918 On Relief

25th of September 1918 "Much Fighting"

18th of October 1918 Relieved  location map

30th of March 1919 Huts Cleaned

31st of March 1919 Baths

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Those known to have served with

3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment

during the Great War 1914-1918.

  • Addiss Thomas. Pte. (d.21st Mar 1918)
  • Billingsley John Alexander. Pte. (d.22nd Mar 1918)
  • Brady James. (d.11th April 1918)
  • Broadwell Joseph. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Candelent Thomas. Pte.
  • Chubb Frank Harcourt. Pte.
  • Coates Edward.
  • Cooper John. Pte.
  • Day Oscar. Sgt.
  • Day Oscar. Sgt.
  • Everton Ernest Harry. Pte. (d.27th Sep 1914)
  • Farmer Charles Rupert. Pte. (d.10th Aug 1917)
  • Fellows Ernest. Pte. (d.26th Jul 1915)
  • Ganderton Thomas Henry . Pte. (d.10th Jul 1916)
  • Gilmour Herbert James Graham. Lt. (d.19th Sep 1914)
  • Grealey Joseph. Pte. (d.25th Aug 1916)
  • Greenway John. Pte. (d.7th Nov 1914)
  • Griffiths John Daniel. Pte (d.23rd August 1916)
  • Hammond Thomas Daniel. Pte. (d.5th Sep 1916)
  • Hardman MID. Morgan. Capt.
  • Hartells Bert. Pte. (d.26th Jul 1915)
  • Hartland Joseph Thomas. Pte. (d.20th Oct 1914)
  • Hawkins MM. Victor Henry. L/Cpl (d.28th Apr 1918)
  • Hemus William Henry Ernest. Pte. (d.7th Jun 1917)
  • Holden Thomas. Pte.
  • Howells George. L/ Cpl.
  • Hudson MC. Alban John Benedict. Lt. (d.7th June 1917)
  • Ives Frederick. Cpl. (d.26th Jul 1915)
  • Jackson Thomas. Pte.
  • Johnson William. Act Col Sgt. (d.18th November 17)
  • Murphy MID. Michael Joseph. Lt (d.11th Mar 1915)
  • O'Connor Albert Edward. Pte. (d.25th September 1918)
  • Parnell Henry. Pte. (d.18th October 1918)
  • Parsons Edgar Vincent Peter. Capt. (d.26th Apr 1918)
  • Pocock Frederick Charles. Sgt. (d.24th August 1916)
  • Potter Horace. Pte. (d.3rd December 1915)
  • Ray Edward. Private (d.4th Sep 1917)
  • Redall MM Alfred. Cpl.
  • Robinson John. Pte. (d.26th Jul 1915)
  • Robinson Richard. Pte. (d.10th November 1914)
  • Smith Arthur. Pte. (d.17th July 1916)
  • Swann George Porter. Pte.
  • Tame Wilf. Sgt.
  • Tame Wilfred. Sgt.
  • Thompson Alfred. Pte.
  • Warrender William Frederick. Pte. (d.26th Nov 1917)
  • Watts James Howard. Pte.
  • Wellings Samuel Charles. Sgt. (d.21st Sept 1914)
  • Whittall Arthur. Sgt.
  • Wood Bertram. Pte. (d.12th Aug 1918)
  • Wright Walter. Pte. (d.7th November 1914)
  • Wright William Charles . Pte. (d.9th Aug 1918 )
  • Wyatt Sydney. Pte. (d.22nd Mar 1918)
  • Wyatt Sydney. Pte. (d.22nd March 1918)

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  Pte. John Alexander Billingsley 3rd Btn Worcestershire Regiment (d.22nd Mar 1918)

My Great Uncle John Billingsley, lived in Hanley, Stoke on Trent before the war. He died aged only 19 in France and is remembered on the memorial at Arras.

At the time of his death the third Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were part of the 74th Brigade, 25th Division and on this date they were involved in the 1st battle of Bapaume, which commenced on 21st March 1918 as a result of the German initiative 'Operation Michael'.

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Fiona Whitfield






  Pte. Horace Potter 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment (d.3rd December 1915)

Horace Potter ran away from his home in Bewdley to join the 3rd Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment and fight in WW1. He was only 17 years old and died in battle on 3rd of December 1915. His name is on the Menin Gate at Ypres.

Sara Jane Bradley






  Lt. Herbert James Graham Gilmour 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.19th Sep 1914)

Herbert Gilmour, 3rd Worcestershires

Herbert Gilmour, 1884-1914, served in the Boer War. He died in WWI, killed in the First Battle of the Aisne, France.

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Joanne Larkey






  Pte. George Porter Swann 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

George Swann, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment in 1915

My grandfather George Swann served in the First World War in France with the 3rd Worcestershire Regiment. I know very little of his battles, but he fought on the Somme and returned home minus all of his toes and spent a long time in hospital in recovery. In 1922, he jumped on a runaway horse which had bolted and killed a six year old girl in the road. He managed to stop the horse but injured his legs badly and spent more time in hospital. Always a hero to me, he lived to 70 years and died in 1960.

Robert Swann






  Pte. William Charles Wright 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.9th Aug 1918 )

My uncle William Wright died and is buried in Hinges Communal Military Cemetery. He is the holder of a champion player medal for football 3rd Worcestershire 57th Infantry Brigade 1918 also holder of medal 47th T.R.B. inter company cricket 1917, B company.

Karlene Madeline Adams






  Pte. Henry Parnell 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment (d.18th October 1918)

Henry Parnell was born in 1882 in Withybrook, Warwickshire. He was the 9th of 10 children born to William Parnell and Elizabeth Herbert. Before the outbreak of war he married Elizabeth Steane in Coventry in 1912 and they had a daughter, Doris May, on 16th of April 1913. On the 6th of September 1914 their son Harry Victor was born and another boy Frederick was born in 1916. Unfortunately he died at 20 months of age.

The Coventry Evening Telegraph reported on the 6th of November 1918

Mrs H. Parnell, of 14 Station Street West, Coventry, has received notification of the death of her husband, Private Henry Parnell, of the Worcestershire Regt., who was killed in France on October 18th by a sniper, while on patrol after an enemy position. He was 35 years of age, and formerly worked at Messrs Courtauld's. Deceased leaves a widow and 2 children. In conveying the sad news his platoon officer writes: He was liked by everyone in the platoon, myself included, and it was just for the reason he was so reliable and volunteered for this patrol that he was sent. I deeply sympathise with you on behalf of everyone in the platoon, amongst whom he was a favourite.

Henry is buried in Romeries Communal Cemetery Extension.

Peta Millard






  Pte. Ernest Harry Everton 3rd Btn. Worcester Regiment (d.27th Sep 1914)

Ernest Harry Everton was reported missing, presumed dead a the 1st Battle of Mons and Aisne.

Brian Everton






  Pte. William Frederick Warrender 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment (d.26th Nov 1917)

After a lot of research we found that my GG Granddad, William Warrender was buried in Noeux-les-Mines cemetery. A small group of my family visited his grave, last year, and we were at his side 100 years to the day of his death. It was such a moving and grounding experience that will never forget. We do plan to visit again as soon as we can.

Steve Donnelly






  Pte. Frank Harcourt Chubb 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

Frank Chubb made a pen and ink drawing of a young woman. It is signed with his name, Private Frank H Chubb, 3rd Worcestershire Regt and dated 12th of July 1917. On the top of the drawing is written Stanley House, Whitefield. At the bottom of the picture is written Plymouth. Using Ancestry website I have deduced that the soldier is Frank Harcourt Chubb, born in Plymouth 1894 and died 1971.

I assume that Frank was injured in the war and spent time at Stanley House recuperating. I wonder if the pen and ink drawing is that of a nurse or a visitor. Should anyone want a copy of the drawing I would be glad to hear from them. If anyone can give me any further information about Frank H Chubb I would be glad to have it.

Chris Burgess






  Pte. Walter Wright 3th Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.7th November 1914)

My great uncle Walter Wright, was my nans half sibling. His father's name was Joseph and his Mother's name was Eliza. His siblings were Joseph b1883 also died in 1917, Harry b1886, Ellen b1894, Harriet b1890, Herbert b1897 and William b1898. Half siblings from his dad's second marriage were George b1915, Mary b1920, my nan Hannah 1920 and Archibald b 1924, Archibald, William and Ellen all died in infancy. Sorry this is all I know, we have no photo to give Walter a face.

anita howell






  Pte. Richard Robinson 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.10th November 1914)

Richard Robinson was my grandad's brother. I never knew him. He died at Flanders (no details) age 32. I believe he was in the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment and he originated from Walsden, Todmorden but lived in South Africa. He is laid to rest at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck. If anyone has any more information it would be much appreciated.

Nancy Laverty






  L/ Cpl. George Howells 3th Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

George Howells served from 9th of November 1910 to 22nd of January 1923. He fought in Gallipoli, was gassed in France and also wounded (stabbed) in hand to hand combat.

In 1923 he joined the North Staffordshire Regt. and served until 1934. He emigrated to Canada after WW2 in which he served in the Military police and Royal Marine Police Special Reserve.

Derek Squirell






  Lt. Alban John Benedict Hudson MC. 3rd Btn. B. Coy Worcestershire (d.7th June 1917)

My Cousin Alban Hudson lost his life on the 7th of June, he was with B Company, 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, he formerly served with A Company, 11th Battalion. He is remembered on the WW1 Pershore Website. If anyone has any information about the circumstances of my cousins action, death or citation, I would much appreciate it. Thank You.

Hugh Bailey






  Pte. Joseph Grealey 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.25th Aug 1916)

Joseph Grealey was a great uncle of mine of Irish decent who lived with an extended family in Kidderminster in Worcestershire. His medals were sold for 150 pounds in 2013. I only found out after the event, unfortunately. He died near the Hindenburg Trench during the Battle of Pozieres in 1916, having fought from Mons in 1914 through to the Somme.

Andrew Jackson






  Act Col Sgt. William Johnson 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment (d.18th November 17)

William Johnson was an acting colour sergeant in the 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment. He died of wounds in Cambrin, where he is buried.

Roy Johnson






  Sgt. Wilf Tame 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

My grandfather, Wilf Tame, joined to fight in the Boer War. He also served in France and Gallipoli. His brother Charles Tame was killed in WW1 and he was in the same regiment.

Steven Tame






  Cpl. Alfred Redall MM Military Foot Police Army, attd to 3rd Worcs

My grandfather, Alfred Redall, was a sergeant at Atherstone. He joined up in the Great War in 1917 in the Military Foot Police, attached to the 3rd Worcester Regiment. He underwent training at Nechells and was then sent to Messines, France and the Third Battle of Ypres. His medals were the Star Defence and Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was mentioned in the London Gazette in the honours list.

He went on to become Curator of Birmingham Town Hall for 30 years and lived at the Judges Lodgings, 46-47 Hagley Road, Birmingham. He was champion heavyweight boxer for Birmingham Constabulary in 1915 and 1916.

Dr Paul Redall






  Sgt. Wilfred Tame 3rd Btn Worcestershire Regiment

Wilfred Tame was my Grandad and died when I was young. I know he served in the Balkans and France and I think India.

Steven Tame






  Pte. James Howard Watts 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

Jim Watts was my uncle. I know he served at Gheluvelt with the 2nd Worcester Regiment, after that he was in the 3rd Worcesters, but I am not sure where they fought. He was badly injured in the fighting and lost both legs and also had shrapnel in the brain (this is what eventually killed him after it moved). He died 13th November 1948 of his wounds.







  Capt. Morgan Hardman MID. 3rd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment

My Great Uncle and namesake, Captain Morgan Hardman, suffered a Mustard Gas attack at the front in France. He lived on until 1933 in a diminished capacity. My mother remembers the army coming to the house at 5 Midhurst Rd in Birmingham for his body with a horse drawn caisson.

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Robert Morgan Love






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