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8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment



   8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment was raised at Kingston-upon-Thames in Septeber 1914 as part of Kitchener's Second New Army and joined 55th Brigade in 18th (Eastern) Division. They moved to Purfleet for training but joined the rest of the division at Colchetser by April 1915. In May they moved to Salisbury Plain for final training and proceeded to France, landing at Boulogne 28 July 1915, the division concentrated near Flesselles. In 1916 they were in action on The Somme in The Battle of Albert capturing their objectives near Montauban, The Battle of Bazentin Ridge including the capture of Trones Wood, The Battle of Delville Wood, The Battle of Thiepval Ridge, The Battle of the Ancre Heights playing a part in the capture of the Schwaben Redoubt and Regina Trench and The Battle of the Ancre. In 1917 they took part in the Operations on the Ancre including Miraumont and the capture of Irles, the fought during The German retreat to the Hindenburg Line and in The Third Battle of the Scarpe before moving to Flanders. They were in action in The Battle of Pilkem Ridge, The Battle of Langemarck and The First and Second Battle of Passchendaele. In 1918 they saw action during The Battle of St Quentin, The Battle of the Avre, The actions of Villers-Brettoneux, The Battle of Amiens and The Battle of Albert where the Division captured the Tara and Usna hills near La Boisselle and once again captured Trones Wood. They fought in The Second Battle of Bapaume, The Battle of Epehy, The Battle of the St Quentin Canal, The Battle of the Selle and The Battle of the Sambre. At the Armistice the Division was in XIII Corps Reserve near Le Cateau and demobilisation began on the 10th of December 1918.

25th Mar 1915 Sports

6th of August 1915 Quiet Night

9th of August 1915   Bridges Guarded  location map

10th of August 1915  Relief of French  location map

15th of August 1915  3 Salvos Fired  location map

22nd Aug 1915 Reliefs  location map

22nd of August 1915 Hostile Balloons  location map

23rd Aug 1915 Reinforcements

23rd of August 1915  Normal Situation  location map

20th Oct 1915 Mine Exploded

26th Dec 1915 Reliefs  location map

16th Feb 1916 Reliefs  7th Buffs relieved 8th E Surrey Regiment in E 1. quiet day. M.Gs very active during night. Signed F Phillips Capt. Adj. 7th Buffs

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



20th Mar 1916 Enemy Attack

28th May 1916 Brigade Sports  Brigade sports held.

 



BRIGADE SPORTS



HELD IN THE FIELD

MAY 28. 1916.


Event

1st Place

2nd

3rd

Time

1.

1 Mile race

Pte. Parkins

M.G.C.

Pte. Wood.

R.W.K.

L/c. Edwards

E.S.

5.46 3/5

2.

½ Mile

L/c. Wickington.

BUFFS

L/c. Edwards.

E. SURREY.

Pte. Wood.

BUFFS.

2.36 4/5

3.

¼ Mile

L/c. Edwards

E Surrey.

L/c. Wickington.

Buffs

Sgt Whipps.

Buffs.

1.8 3/5

4.

220 Yards

Pte. Thacker.

Buffs

L/c Edwards

E. S.

Pte Jackson.

Buffs.

31 1/5

5.

100 Yards.

Sgt. Guest

M.G.C.

Pte. Thacker

BUFFS

Pte. Smith

BUFFS

.13

6.

50 Yards Sack.

Tothergill.

M.G.C.

Pte. Russell

R.A.M.C.

L/C. Gunner

QUEENS.


7.

Three legged

L/C. Browne. F/

L/C. Browne. G

BUFFS

Pts. Southwell/

“ Harris.

BUFFS

Sgt Killick/

“ Halliday.

BUFFS.


8.

Obstacle.

Cpl. Stubbins.

T.M.B.

Pte. Moore.

Buffs

Pte. Barton.

Buffs.


10.

High Jump.

L/c. Stewart.

Buffs

Cpl. Turner.

R.W.K.

Pte. Jarman.

Queens.

4’11”

11.

Band Race

Pte Wood.

Queens.

Pte. Mills.

Queens

Cpl. Bonner

Queens.


12.

Wheel barrow

Pte. Gilbert/

“ Seymour

Queens

Pte. Lewis/

“ Curtis

R.W.K.



13.

Jockey Race.

Pte Ashford/

“ Dalton.

E. Surrey

Cpl. Thomson/

Pte. Preed.

M.G.C.



14.

Sack fight

BUFFS

SURREYS



15.

Hurdles

L/c. Stewart.

Buffs

Pte. Smith

E.S.

Cpl. Turner

R.W.K.


16.

Pillow Fight

Pte. Hanton

A.S.C.

Pte. Dennington

E.S.

Pte. Marney

BUFFS.


17.

Drilling 25 men

All blindfolded


BUFFS


QUEENS


W. KENTS.


18.

Tug of War.

E. SURREYS.

QUEENS.

W. KENTS.


19.

Officers 220 yd

Handicap

Lieut. Tindal.

R.W.K.

Lieut. Hett.

Buffs.

Capt. Black.

Buffs.

.32

20.

“ 100yds.

Lieut. Tindal.

R.W.K.

Capt. Bowen.

E.S.

Lieut. Hett

Buffs.

.13



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1st Places

2nd

3rd

Total


BUFFS.

7

5

8

20


QUEENS.

2

3

3

8


SURREYS.

3

6

1

10


W. KENTS.

2

3

4

9


T.M.B.

1



1


A.S.C.

1



1


M.G.C.

3

1


4


R.A.M.C.


1


1

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



23rd Jun 1916 Reliefs

27th June 1916 Bombardment

1st Jul 1916 East Surrey's Football Charge

1st July 1916 Attack  location map

1st Jul 1916 In Action  location map

8th Aug 1916  Conference  C.O. had a conference of Coy Commanders to explain defence scheme and tell them how the Battalion would be disposed when they took over the line. 11Pm Orders were received from 55th Inf. Brigade that the Battalion would take over the right sub-sector from the East Surrey Regiment. the next day. Arrangements for relief to be made by O.C. units concurred.

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



9th Aug 1916 Reliefs  Major R.T. Monier-Williams and Coy commanders went up to the trenches in the morning and made arrangements as regards relief. 2.15pm Specialists including Lewis Gunners, Snipers, Signallers, Bombers proceeded to the trenches and took over from the 8th East Surrey Regiment. in daylight. 9.15pm The first Coy, D Coy moved off and the remainder followed in the order C, A, B, H.Q. Companies moving by platoons at 5 mins interval. Starting point H17d54 D Coy took over from C Coy 8th East Surrey on the left C Coy took over from A Coy 8th East Surrey on the right. A Coy took over from D Coy 8th East Surrey in support. B Coy took over from B Coy 8th East Surrey in reserve. Relief of all Coys was reported complete at 12.15 a.m. (the 10th inst.) Ref: 36N.W4 Bois Grenier

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



2nd Sep 1916  Training  7.10am 7th Buffs marched out to Magnicourt where the rendezvous was at road junction at O35a.0.0. reaching there by 8.30 a.m. The Commanding Officer and Adjutant rode on and met the Brigadier at road junction ¼ mile N.E. of the N in Houvelin where the Brigade scheme was read and orders issued. Coy commanders were then assembled and told the scheme. The Brigade. was detailed to attack and capture the three woods on square U 10, the 7th Buffs on the right, the 8th East Surrey Regiment. on the left and the 7th Queens in support. B and C Coys 7th Buffs were the leading Coys. with D Coy in support and A Coy in reserve. 7th Royal West Kent Regiment. acted as Enemy. Maj. Gen. Maxse held a conference of all officers at the close of operations, the Battalion having had dinners and marched back under Coy. Sergt Majors. 6pm A Coy 7the buffs gave a bombing demonstration in Tactics of Bombing Parties at Rocourt. Lt. Col Ransome went on leave.

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



29th Sep 1916 Dugouts  7th Buffs remained for the morning in dug outs, at 3.50 p.m. message was received from Brigade that Battalion was to go up to Wood Post X1 Central and occupy dug outs vacated by 8th Suffolk Regiment. which would be vacated at 4.30 p.m. Battalion was all in dug outs by 5.30 p.m. A. and C. Coy in dug outs at Wood Post. B and D Coys in dug outs in old German front line in Lemburg Trench R.31.d. 1 platoon of A Coy was ordered to be held in readiness for carrying to Thiepval for 8th East Surrey Regiment, and proceeded on carrying party at 1.30 a.m. on 30th Sept.

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



30th Sep 1916 In Action  7am Message received by 7th Buffs from Brigade “S.O.S. on Northern edge of Schwaben redoubt 7th Buffs to ready.” Verbal message from Brigade said “1 Coy to be sent to occupy Northern defences of trench.” D Coy was accordingly ordered up and reported its arrival without any casualties at 10.35 a.m.

Casualties up to 12 noon 30th Sept. O.R. killed. 3. O.R. Wounded. 5. 1.25pm Orders received from Brigade. stating “2 platoons 7th Buffs in conjunction with the 8th East Surrey Regiment. were to attack and recapture Schwaben Redoubt. Objectives of the 2 platoons 7th Buffs were points R.19.d.39.80 and R.19.d.1.9.” Zero time was 4 p.m. 2 platoons of D Coy under 2L/t Carman, nos. 15 and 16, were detailed for the attack.

3.35pm Orders were issued for A Coy 7th Buffs to stand by ready to move up to Thiepval at a moment’s notice. Major Monier-Williams ordered to report to Brigade H.Q.

4pm Verbal orders received from Brigade. “1 Coy to report to O.C. 8th East Surrey Regiment. at Thiepval at once.” A Coy 7th Buffs was ordered to proceed up.

8.50pm Verbal orders received from Brigadier who came up to Wood Post were that 1 Coy and H.Q. were to move up to Thiepval and reinforce the 8th East Surrey Regiment. who were to collect and withdraw back to Wood Post.

9.15pm H.Q. and B Coy moved up to Thiepval reaching there at 10.45 p.m. B Coy moving into dug outs about R.25.b.6.0. H.Q, going to 8th East Surrey H.Q. at R.25.d.0.4. C Coy ordered to move up to Joseph trench R.32.a.2.6 to 7.7.

12 midnight. Message received from A Coy saying nos. 1 and 3 platoons had been sent to reinforce 8th East Surrey Regiment. left near point R.19 d 65. Nos 2 and 4 platoons sent to help 7th R.W. Kent Regiment. Also report attached received from D Coy with reference to the attack at 4 p.m. by nos. 15 and 16 platoons by 2L/t L. G. Carman who was in command of the party.

A.W. Monier-Williams Commanding 7th Buffs 10th Oct 1916

7th Buffs war diary WO95/2049



8th Aug 1917 Reliefs  location map

10th Aug 1917 Attack Made  location map

21st Mar 1918 Enemy Attacks  location map

18th Sep 1918 8th East Surrey's in action  8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment moved to the Salcourt area on 16th Sept then proceeded to Villers-Faucon where on 18th Sept a gas attack took place, then fought their way to the outskirts of Ronssoy, Templeux-Le-Guerard which was re-taken on the 18th Sept.

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8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment

during the Great War 1914-1918.

  • Aven George. Pte. (d.1st Sept 1918)
  • Barfield George. Pte. (d.7th August 1916.)
  • Brown Harold Vernon. 2nd Lt. (d.3rd May 1917)
  • Butcher Harry George. Pte. (d.1st Jul 1916)
  • Chance William. Pte. (d.22nd Aug 1918)
  • Church Victor George. Pte (d.7th August 1918)
  • Clevett Walter Reuben. Pte. (d.30th Oct 1918)
  • Cockerill George William. Pte. (d.23rd March 1918)
  • Eastman MM. William. Pte. (d.3rd May 1917)
  • Edwards Arthur David James . L/Cpl. (d.18th September 1918)
  • Franklin Walter Thomas. Pte. (d.12th October 1917)
  • Geary MM, MID. Wilfred. Pte.
  • Glover Roland. Pte. (d.4th April 1918)
  • Gray Henry Charles. Pte. (d.28th June 1916)
  • Hargrave Frederick Samuel. Sgt. (d.3rd March 1917)
  • Harrison Richard John. Pte. (d.3rd May 1917)
  • Hatter Frank. Pte. (d.13th Aug 1916)
  • Healy J. M.. Pte. (d.22nd Sep 1918)
  • Hedges John. Pte.
  • Hilder MM. Harry Louis. A/Cpl. (d.3rd May 1917)
  • Holloway Charles Alfred. Pte. (d.23rd Mar 1918)
  • Hoskins Jesse. Pte (d.1st July 1916)
  • Lynn Edgar Edward. L/Cpl. (d.28th June 1916)
  • Mann George Cyril Stanley. L/Cpl. (d.9th August 1917)
  • Paterson Herbert George.
  • Phillips Arthur Albert. Pte. (d.29th Nov 1916)
  • Riggs Joseph Reginald. Pte
  • Rosher Charles William. Pte. (d.1st July 1916)
  • Sayers David. Pte. (d.17th Nov 1916)
  • Scrivener James Henry. L/Cpl
  • Stanbridge Samuel. Pte. (d.14th February 1917)
  • Sullivan Arthur Charles. Pte. (d.31st July 1918)
  • Taylor Albert John . Pte.
  • Trickey John James. L/Cpl. (d.12th Aug 1916)
  • Walker Herbert. Pte. (d.12th Oct 1917)
  • Whiffen Alfred John. Pte. (d.3rd Jul 1916)

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  Pte. Arthur Albert Phillips 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.29th Nov 1916)

Arthur Phillips headstone

Arthur Phillips originally joined the Royal Sussex Regiment but was transferred to the 8th Batt East Surrey Regiment after arriving in France in around July to September 1916. He was severely wounded during the attack on Desire Trench in November 1916 and died of wounds at No.1 General Hospital and is buried in the Churchyard cemetery (Military Section) at Etretat, France.

<p>Arthur Phillips

David Phillips






  Pte. John Hedges 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment

John Hedges was my grandfather. All I know is that he served with the 8th East Surrey Regiment. We always had a photo of him in uniform holding two grey horses by the reins. We do know he was in France on the Somme, also that he was gassed at some point. Records show he suffered afterwards from it. We think maybe he took part in the football advance (again, not confirmed). Unfortunately, he died during WW2 of peritonitis (not in service). As far as I know, he never discussed the war, and although he has two survivors still alive, little is known. The picture of him is being hunted down as I write this and, if found, could be of significance.

Brian Hedges






  Pte. Walter Reuben Clevett 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.30th Oct 1918)

My aunt from Ireland married a man named Clevett. He served in WWII, but I never realized his father Walter Clevett served and died in WWI. He was killed in action on 30th of October 1918 and is buried in France. I am so proud of his service and would love to tell his story about his regiment and their heroic actions.

Maureen Brennan






  Sgt. Frederick Samuel Hargrave 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.3rd March 1917)

Pioneer Sergeant Frederick Hargrave was based in Shwebo, Burma in 1913. By 1916 he was a Sergeant and was serving in Dover. He was killed in France and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.







  Pte. Roland Glover 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.4th April 1918)

Roland Glover was 23 when he was killed fighting during one of the battles comprising the Battle of the Somme in 1918, believed to be during the Battle of the Avre on 4th of April 1918. His body was never recovered but he is remembered on the memorial at Poziers, France.

Susanne Newell






  Pte. William Chance 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment (d.22nd Aug 1918)

William Chance is buried at Ovillers Military Cemetery in France.

Sue Owen






  Pte. Charles Alfred Holloway 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.23rd Mar 1918)

Unfortunately I know nothing about Charles Holloway other than he was my grandmother's brother. I would like to find out more, where and how he died.

Nick Ralph






  Pte. William Eastman MM. 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiemnt (d.3rd May 1917)

William Eastman enlisted in March 1915. He fought in many of the principal engagements including at Ypres, the Somme and Arras. William was awarded the MM for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the field. He gave his life on 3rd of May 1917 and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star and the General Service and Victory Medals.







  Pte. Alfred John Whiffen 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.3rd Jul 1916)

Alfred Whiffen took part in the famous football attack.

Frederick Tincknell






  Pte. George William Cockerill 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment (d.23rd March 1918)

George Cockerill was my great grandfather. I was the first member of my family to visit his Memorial in Pozieres, and am currently researching all I can about him and his regiment.

<p>Pozieres Memorial

<p>Pozieres Memorial from the air

Michele Perrett






  A/Cpl. Harry Louis Hilder MM. 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.3rd May 1917)

Harry Hilder is remembered on the Arras Memorial and also named on the Great Livermore Memorial.







  Pte Victor George Church 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment (d.7th August 1918)

Victor Church was born in Norfolk, one of the eleven children of Robert & Eliza Jane Church. The family had moved to Yorkshire to find work in the mills and coal mines of the area, leaving behind their rural roots. Shortly after moving north, his father Robert died leaving Jane to bring up the family. Victor was unmarried and the only sibling who did not survive the war.

Kath Martin






  L/Cpl. John James Trickey D Coy. 7th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.12th Aug 1916)

John Trickey was killed at The Somme but never found. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.







  Pte. Wilfred Geary MM, MID. 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment

My Grandfather, Wilfred Geary, joined the Army in March 1916 with his brother Ralph. They both joined the Royal Sussex Regiment but both were later transferred to the East Surrey Regiment before going to France in September 1916.

Granddad was posted to the 8th Battalion and Ralph to the 9th Battalion and both trained as Lewis gunners. Granddad saw action on the Somme and then at Passchendale at the Battle of Langemark. He was with his Platoon and part was cut off from the rest of the battalion by heavy German fire. They came up to a broken down Tank and he and 5 other men sheltered inside. Then the enemy laid down a heavy barrage and seeing they where in danger he told everyone to get out but most of them were too exhausted or scared. Only through his willpower and strength and character he got everyone out of the tank in a few moments when running to the lines the tank took a direct hit. Granddad received a Mention in Dispatches.

A month later he was wounded by shrapnel and the same day his brother, my Great Uncle Ralph, was wounded receiving a shot to the head from a sniper but he amazingly survived.

In August 1918 at the Battle of St Quintin Canal he rescued his platoon sergeant was wounded and stranded in no man's land he went out under heavy fire and rescued him. He also attempted the rescue of another man but was beaten back by heavy fire. Granddad was awarded the Military Medal but we later heard he was going to be recommended for the Victoria Cross but his commanding officer was killed before he could put his report in.







  Pte. George Aven 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment (d.1st Sept 1918)

George Aven served with the 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment.

Margaret Aven






  Pte. Albert John "Wrecker" Taylor 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment

Looking into my grandfather's contribution to the war, Albert Taylor recieved three medals, My Auntie Ann has these. As far as I can work out, he served in 7th, 13th and 8th Battalion. He was engaged in France on 1st of June 1915.

Patricia Horwell






  L/Cpl. Arthur David James Edwards 8th Btn. C Coy. East Surrey Regiment (d.18th September 1918)

Arthur Edwards was born in Bedford, son of S. Arthur and Laura C. Edwards. He served with C Coy. 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment and was killed in action on 18th of September 1918 aged 20 years Somme, France and is buried in Ste. Emilie Valley Cemetery, Villers-Faucon. A pupil of of Bedford Modern School 1911-1916, he is commemorated on the School War Memorial, which was unveiled in 1923 and in the Roll of Honour, published in The Eagle, December 1923.Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com

Caroline Hunt






  Pte. Samuel Stanbridge 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.14th February 1917)

Sam Stanbridge, was born in Maulden. He enlisted at Ampthill and initially served with Middlesex Regiment then with the 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. He was killed in action on 14th of February 1917 and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. He is remembered on both The War Memorial and The Alamada, St. Andrews Church, Ampthill. Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com

Caroline Hunt






  Pte. Walter Thomas Franklin 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment (d.12th October 1917)

As a result of a string of coincidences during the past five years, we have started research, in earnest, into my Great Uncle's part in the Great War, his name was Walter Franklin and he served with the 8th East Surrey Regiment. We were very fortunate to win tickets in the ballot for Passchendaele 100 at Tyne Cot in July this year and we were given information beyond our wildest dreams by the incredibly helpful archivists at the Memorial Museum in Zonnebeke. On our return and following yet another random internet search, I was completely stunned to find my Great Uncle's medals and memorial scroll for sale at a specialist dealer.

Not untypically, there is little information in our family, my paternal Grandfather was Great Uncle Walter's youngest sibling and himself died in the late 1960s. My father knows no more than the fact that his Uncle went away and never came back, other than anecdotal evidence to suggest that he might have signed up under age.

My Great Uncle died 100 years ago tomorrow (I write this on 11th October 2017) at the age of 19. I am committed to finding as much as possible to complete his story.

N Franklin






  L/Cpl. George Cyril Stanley Mann 8th Btn. East Surrey Regiment (d.9th August 1917)

George Mann was my great uncle, he served with the Machine Gun section.

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