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24th Battalion, London Regiment    24th Battalion, London Regiment were a unit of the Territorial Force with their HQ at 71 New Street, Lambeth. They were serving as part of 6th London Brigade, 2nd London Division in 1914. The Division had just arrived for their annual summer camp on Salisbury Plain when war wasdeclared in August 1914, they were at once recalled to their home base and mobilised for war service. The Division concentrated in the St Albans area for training. They proceeded to France on the 16th of March 1915, landing at le Havre, being only the second TF Division to arrive in theatre. The 5th London Brigade was ordered to Cassel, and the remainder of the Division concentrated near Bethune and were joined by 5th London Brigade near the end of the month. On the 11th of May 1915 the formation was renamed 142nd Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division. They saw action in The Battle of Aubers Ridge, The Battle of Festubert, The Battle of Loos and The subsequent Actions of the Hohenzollern Redoubt, In 1916 they fought during The German attack at Vimy Ridge, and on The Somme in The Battle of Flers-Courcelette capturing High Wood, The Battle of the Transloy Ridges in which the captured Eaucourt l'Abbaye and The attacks on the Butte de Warlencourt. In 1921 they were in action in The Battle of Messines, the Third Battles of Ypres and The Cambrai Operations where they captured Bourlon Wood and fought against the German counter attacks. On the 1st of February 1918 they transferred to 140th Brigade still with 47th (2nd London) Division. In 1918 they were in action on The Somme and the Final Advance in Artois including making the official entry into Lille. At the Armistice the the forward units of the Division had reached Franses-lez-Buissenal. They marched back to Tournai and on the 26th of November moved on to the Bethune area where demobilisation began with the first parties returning to England in the first week of January 1919. 20th Nov 1914 2nd Sportsmans Battalion raised  24th (Service) Battalion (2nd Sportsman's), better known as the Sportsmen's Battalions, were among the Pals battalions formed in the Great War. Rather than be taken from a small geographical area, these particular battalions were largely made up of men who had made their name in sports such as cricket, boxing and football or the media. 24th (Service) Battalion (2nd Sportsman's) Formed in London on 20 November 1914 by Mrs E.Cunliffe-Owen. March 1915: moved to Hornchurch. June 1915 : came under command of 99th Brigade, 33rd Division. 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Operational Order No.34.   21st October 1915 Operational Order No.34.   19th December 1915 Intermittent Shelling   26th December 1915 Operational Order No. 47. 27th December 1915 Moved to Verquin in Reserve billets 15th January 1916 Relieved 1 Coy. 8th Battalion 25th April 1916 Operational Order No.76.   26th April 1916 Reliefs 20th October 1916 Trenches   21st October 1916 Mine Blown   7th December 1916 Operational Order No.122 8th December 1916 Move 15th February 1917 Hostile aircraft driven off by Anti-Aircraft fire. 2nd February 1917 Respirator drill. 15th February 1917 Hostile aircraft over our lines 27th February 1917 Support of Hill 60 Sector 27th February 1917 Operational Order 140.   1st April 1917 Musketry 2nd April 1917 Training 3rd April 1917 Snow 4th April 1917 Training 5th April 1917 Training 6th April 1917 Training 7th April 1917 Training 8th April 1917 On the March 9th April 1917 On the March 10th April 1917 At Rest 11th April 1917 On the March 12th April 1917 Relief 13th April 1917 In the Line 14th April 1917 Attempted Raid 15th April 1917 In the Line 16th April 1917 In the Line 17th April 1917 Shelling 18th April 1917 Recce 19th April 1917 Reliefs 20th April 1917 At Reserve 21st April 1917 In Reserve 22nd April 1917 Church Parade 23rd April 1917 Posting 24th April 1917 Relief Complete   25th Apr 1917 In Billets 26th Apr 1917 Training 27th Apr 1917 Entertainment 28th Apr 1917 Reliefs 29th Apr 1917 Reliefs 30th Apr 1917 Fire 1st May 1917 Barrage 2nd May 1917 Some Shelling 3rd May 1917 Conference 4th May 1917 Quiet 5th May 1917 Bombardment 6th May 1917 Reliefs 7th May 1917 Artillery Active 8th May 1917 Training 9th May 1917 Baths 10th May 1917 Training 11th May 1917 Football 12th May 1917 Training 13th May 1917 Church Parade 14th May 1917 Reliefs 15th May 1917 In the Line 16th May 1917 Visit 17th May 1917 Recce 18th May 1917 Recce 19th May 1917 Recce 20th May 1917 Conference 21st May 1917 Recce 22nd May 1917 Relief 23rd May 1917 At Rest 24th May 1917 On the March   25th May 1917 Training   26th May 1917 Practice Attack   27th May 1917 Training   28th May 1917 Training   29th May 1917 Training   30th May 1917 Training   31st May 1917 On the March   3rd of July 1917 Quiet Day 13th November 1917 Enemy was plainly seen between Square Wood and Hollow Copse. 2nd Sep 1918 In Action   4th Oct 1918 Shelling   5th Oct 1918 Reliefs 8th Oct 1918 Reliefs 28th Oct 1918   The drums of the 24th Btn London Regiment took part in the formal entry into entry into Lille. If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. Want to know more about 24th Battalion, London Regiment? There are:5391 items tagged 24th Battalion, London Regiment available in our Library   These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Great War. Those known to have served with 24th Battalion, London Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. Ashford H. W.. Pte. (d.7th Jun 1917) Baskeyfield Harold. Pte. Berry Dennis Henry. Pte. Blackman A. Pte. (d.5th September 1918) Carter Alfred Henry. Pte. Day Albert Frederick George. Sgt. (d.9th May 1915) Douglas Cecil Leonard. Pte Dunn William. Pte. Grieves Alfred Henry. L/Cpl. Gummer Frank Henry. Pte. (d.15th September 1916) Gummer Walter John. Pte. Hall William Frederick. Pte Hill George William. Pte. (d.13th Nov 1916) Jacobs Thomas Daniel. Pte. (d.18th Sep 1918) Johnson Norris Riddley. Cpl. (d.13th Nov 1916) Keeble William Arthur. Pte. (d.8th Jun 1917) Keeble William Arthur. (d.8th Jun 1917) Keyworth VC. Leonard James. L/Cpl. (d.19th Oct 1915) Nix Henry Richard. Pte. (d.26th May 1915) O'Brien William James. Pte. (d.26th May 1915) Prince Henry George. Pte. Roberts Joseph. Pte. (d.8th Jun 1917) Rowen James Edmond. Pte. Russell Henry Friend. Pte. (d.23rd May 1918) Smith Leonard. L/Cpl. Tatham Thomas Septimus. Pte. (d.26th May 1915) Weare Frank Morton. Pte. (d.7th Jun 1917) Whittaker MM & Bar. William Rostron. Pte Woods MM. Horace. Sjt. 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, please Add a Name to this List Records of 24th Battalion, London Regiment from other sources. 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He embarked for France on the 15th of March 1915 and fought at Battle of Festubert. His regiment fought with great distinction standing firm when the regular army retreated and winning the day. On the 25th of March 1915 he was wounded in his left arm and left leg. He was hospitalized at Rouen nd afterwards given home leave. He returned to active service on the 9th of October 1915 and fought at the Battle of Loos and the second Battle of the Somme. He was blown up and gassed but he survived the war and was Honorably discharged on the 3rd of January 1919. They Were All Heroes and deserve to be remembered. Eric Foster Add to this record.   Pte. Thomas Daniel Jacobs 24th Battalion London Regiment (d.18th Sep 1918) My great Grandfather, Tom Jacobs, served in 24th London Regiment. He enlisted in Kennington in August 1914 and died on 18th of September 1918 in France, he is buried in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery. Thomas Jacobs was born in West ham in 1892 and worked as a chef in a hotel in Kennington London. He enlisted in 1914 and joined the local London Regiment 24th Battalion He was killed in action aged 25 in September 1918 attacking the Hindenburg line at Epepy and is buried at Epepy Wood Farm Cemetery, France He left behind a wife Lillian and a young daughter Lily aged three when he died . Thomas Jacobs was one of sixteen soldiers of the 24th London Regiment who died in this battle. May he and his comrades rest in peace, from a grateful and proud great grandson. Add to this record.   Pte. George William Hill 24th Battalion London Regiment (d.13th Nov 1916) George Hill was killed in action in France and Flanders. I am his great grandson. Ricky Add to this record.   Pte William Rostron Whittaker MM & Bar. 1/24th Btn. London Regiment William Whittaker enlisted in the 12th Battalion, Notts & Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) on the 8th of Dec 1914, he was aged 20. On the 29th of Aug 1915 he was posted to France. On the 26th of Aug 1918 William transferred to 1/24th Battalion London Regiment and during the action at St Pierre Vaast Wood on 1st to 3rd of Sept 1918, he was awarded a bard to his Military Medal which had been awarded in May or Jun 1918. Stephen Jones Add to this record.   Pte. Henry Friend Russell 24th Btn. London Regiment (d.23rd May 1918) Nothing is known by his family about the circumstances of Henry Russell's death, so if anyone can help with information it would be very much appreciated. Paul Russell Add to this record.   Pte. Thomas Septimus Tatham 24th Battalion London Regiment (d.26th May 1915) Thomas Tatham was 18 years old when he was killed. Julie Add to this record.   Pte. William James O'Brien 24th (The Queens) Battalion London Regiment (d.26th May 1915) My Great Uncle Bill O'Brien fell at Flanders during the Great War in 1915. We have no idea where he is buried or if there is a memorial to him anywhere. Simon O'Brien Add to this record.   Sgt. Albert Frederick George Day 24th Battalion London Regiment (d.9th May 1915) Albert Day was born 8th Dec 1888 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, and died 9th May 1915 in France. Albert was Sergeant 1223 in 24th Btn, London Rgt during WW1 and was killed in action in the Battle of Aubers Ridge and buried in Le Touret Military Cemetary, France. Albert left wife Jennie and 2 sons Victor (6) and William (5). Ian Day Add to this record.   Pte. Henry Richard Nix 24th Battalion London Regiment (d.26th May 1915) Dick Nix served with the 24th County of London Battalion. He was Born on the 7th of April 1893 and died on the 26th of May 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the War Memorial at le Touret. His brother Arthur, was called up in 1917 and survived the war though suffering from the effects of gas and shell-shock. My mother told me that he had been blown to bits. She said that after this happened his brother stood on the parapets and cleared 3 German trenches with grenades and that if he had been an officer he would have received the Victoria Cross. She was only 5yrs. old when he died so someone who had been there presumably told her the story. By the time I came to research what happened, she had died. At the archives at Kew, I found the original reports written at the time by the commanding officer (C.G.Maude) of the 24th. Battalion (The Queens), The London Regiment that took place the day of the official ending of the Battle of Festubert which took place from 15th.- 25th May 1915. The British lost 16,648 casualties from 15/16–25 May. The events of 25/26th. May are described in the official History 47th. (London) Division would appear to be inaccurate in that it mentions that the 23rd. Battalion also took part but Captain Maude states that as they were not ready, so the 24th. started without them and although he mentions the 22nd. assisting he makes no further mention of the 23rd. The division suffered casualties from shellfire while holding the line as neighbouring formations fought the Battle of Aubers Ridge, (9 & 15 May),[12] but Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby's 142 Bde carried out the division's first offensive action, on 25 May during the Battle of Festubert. The attack on the 'S' Bend was timed for 18.30, to precede a Canadian night attack further along the line. The 23rd and 24th Londons swept across the open ground and immediately captured the German front trenches with few losses. However, German listening posts had given warning of the impending attack, and they had registered their artillery onto their own trenches. The divisional historian records that the Londoners now encountered 'a fierce and deadly enfilading fire from the German guns, and particularly from a heavy battery posted near Auchy-les-la Bassée, far to the south and out of range of the guns of our Division'. In The Great World War - A History Volume III pp. 253-255 Battle Honours of the London Territorials Frank A Mumby writes: "The attack had originally been planned for the Sunday night, but for various reasons was postponed until the evening of the 25th. Tuesday. It was the baptism of fire for most of the London Territorials, and though their action occupies but four lines in Sir John French’s dispatch of June 15, crowded as it is with battle records extending along the whole British front, their gallant deeds were rewarded with generous recognition in the Honours Lists." While these things were happening to the 23rd., the 24th. (Queen’s) on their right were covering themselves with glory. Having carried the German trenches immediately in front of them, they endeavoured to follow up that success to follow up the success by repeated bomb attacks. Of the seventy-five men who formed the bombing-party fifty-eight became casualties. It was almost a miracle that any survived the storm of shot and shell from the German defences, especially Lance-Corporal Leonard J. Keyworth - a solicitor’s clerk before the war - who won the Victoria Cross on this occasion: “During this fierce encounter”, says the Gazette, “Lance-Corporal Keyworth stood fully exposed for two hours on the top of the enemy’s parapet and threw about 150 bombs among the Germans, who were only a few yards away.” This seems to match my mother’s description of events. Perhaps Lance-Corporal Keyworth was the only one involved but it was interesting to confirm a family tale. Stephen Mayhew Add to this record.   L/Cpl. Leonard James Keyworth VC. 24th (The Queens) Btn. London Regiment (d.19th Oct 1915) An extract from the London Gazette, dated 2nd July, 1915, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25-26th May, 1915. After the assault on the German position by the 24th Battalion, London Regt, efforts were made by that Unit to follow up their success by a bomb attack, during the progress of which 58 men out of a total 75 became casualties. During this very fierce encounter Lance-Cpl Keyworth stood fully exposed for 2 hours on the top of the enemy's parapet, and threw about 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away." Born in Lincoln on 12th August 1893, Leonard James Keyworth was the son of James and Emma Keyworth of 22 Coningsby Street, Lincoln. He tried to join The Lincolnshire Regiment at the outbreak of war in 1914. Rejected, he successfully joined the 24th County of London Battalion, the London Regiment (the Queen’s) Territorial Force as a private on 16th September 1914. Following six months’ basic training in London, Leonard headed to the front line in France. On the night of 25th/26th May 1915 the battalion had made a successful assault on a German position and were trying to follow it up with a bomb attack against fierce opposition. In a letter home to his sister, Leonard modestly described his actions on the battlefield. ‘I can tell you we have had a very rough time. We entered the trenches at 6.30 on May 25th, and were told to mount the trenches and commence straight away an attack on the German trenches about 250 yards away. This attack we made without our artillery’s covering fire. Our lads went at it with great determination, and were soon successful. I was with the bombing party, and was the only one to come through without a scratch. I went along a ridge on my stomach and threw bombs into a German trench, my distance being about 15 yards. Men were shot down by my side. Still I continued, and came out safe. I was at once recommended to my officers, who posted it to the colonel. It is supposed to be for bravery, but I cannot understand where it came in, as I only did my duty. But how I came out God only knows. Some of our men who were slightly wounded, and who have come back, could not believe that I came out alive.’ This modest account belies the fact that Leonard was key to the success of the action that day. A fellow soldier recalled seeing Leonard refuse to give in even whilst under heavy enemy fire. He said: 'Seeing that we were done for, Keyworth laid hold of all the bombs he could get, and springing on to the enemy parapet, kept pelting them with bombs just as if he were taking shots at an Aunt Sally. It was a mercy that he escaped, for all the time the Germans were shooting at him madly. He kept it up for over two hours, and his audacity paralysed the whole German counter-attack.” Lance Corporal Keyworth received the Victoria Cross from the King at Buckingham Palace in July,1915. After the ceremony, he was interviewed by a reporter from the Daily Mail: "Leonard was given a hero’s welcome.on 14th July 1915 when he returned to Lincoln. Crowds of people flocked to see him as his train arrived in the city and he, his family, the Mayor and Sheriff, were escorted through the streets by the Territorials. The crowds delayed their progress, it took half an hour to get to his home on Coningsby Street The Mayor gave a speech and then Leonard was carried shoulder-high to his door, as the crowds cheered." Sadly on 19th of October 1915, he was shot in the head and was taken to the Stationary Hospital at Abbeville and died from his wounds, he was just 22. Three days after his death, his final letter home arrived at his parent’s house. It read: ‘I expect you will be wondering what has become of me. We have had quite a busy time. I hope you both are quite well, in fact, all Coningsby Street. How is Lincoln looking now? I wish I could pay it a visit. I am glad to say I am in the best of health and happy to know we are doing our best against the Germans and doing it well… We are fighting as Britons should do, and it is for our King and country.’ Stephen Mayhew Add to this record.   Pte. Henry George Prince 24th Btn. London Regiment According to his youngest brother, Frederick, Harry Prince joined the Territorial Force prior to World War One. Frederick describes seeing him wearing his red tunic, white piping and epaulets, blue trousers, pill box hat and highly polished buttons. As a volunteer with the TF Henry was one of the first to be called upon to go to France. It is understood Henry was subjected to a gas attack at some time during the conflict and also served with the Machine Gun Corps. He survived the war. Geoff Prince Add to this record.   Cpl. Norris Riddley Johnson 24th Btn. (2nd Sportsman's) London Regiment (d.13th Nov 1916) Norris Riddley Johnson was killed in action in France and Flanders and is Remembered at Thiepval Memorial. He was born and bought up at Wark on Tyne, Bellingham, Northumberland, the son of John and Isabella Johnson. From information from family now passed on he was possibly known for his sporting achievements. Vic Hill Add to this record.   Pte. Joseph Roberts 1/24th Btn. London Regiment (d.8th Jun 1917) My great uncle Joseph Roberts served during the First World War. I am unsure of when he joined and details of his service as I am currently researching him at the moment. The only reason I know Of him is due to the fact I was given some of his letters that he wrote to my Great, great grandmother whilst he was in the trenches by my grandfather. I have found out that he died during the Battle of Messines but he is on the Menin Memorial gate as they did not recover his body. My grandfather knows little information hence why I am currently researching. Thomas Hooper Add to this record.   Pte. Alfred Henry Carter 24th Battalion, B Company London Regiment My grandfather Alf Carter enlisted in the 24th Battalion London Regiment, 4490 'B' Company Queen's on 8 July 1915 at the age of 46 years old. Apparent age of 40 written on attestation [correct birth year 1869 crossed out and overwritten 1875]; height 5ft 6 1/2 ins. As he died when my father was only 8 years old, I have little information about his whereabouts in France but would dearly like to give him his small token of recognition. I have three mementos of him - his photo in army khaki; a 'Forget me not' embroided postcard sent to my father and message 'Stanley Carter from your Daddy in France'; also a dedication in his YMCA New Testament to Dad's twin sister Rose - 'A present for Rosie Carter Nov 6 1915 from her Dad Pte A.H.Carter 4490 B Company, Queens. Diane Smith Add to this record.   L/Cpl. Alfred Henry Grieves 24th Btn. London Regiment Alfred Grieves served in France from August 1916 as a Gas NCO. I have in my poseasion his 1916 Diary. The entries stop in September 1916 as a piece of ball shrapnel has embedded itself in the diary and bent a .303 round which was in a clip in L/Cpl Grieves breast pocket preventing serious injury and possibly death. Grieves went on to serve as a captain in the 31st County of London ( Streatham) Home Guard in WW2 Michael Ackrill Add to this record.   Pte. Harold Baskeyfield 24th Battalion London Regiment My Grandad Harry Baskeyfield told me once that he played football with the Germans on Christmas day (1914?) We have his medals & badges (including Mutton Lancer cap badge & crossed rifles one). It says South Staffs around the edge of his medals I also have his service number & a medal card image. Paul Baskeyfield Add to this record.   L/Cpl. Leonard Smith 24th Queens Battalion London Regiment I am just researching my grandfather's war record. I can see from his roll card he went to France on the 15th of March 1915 aged 18. My mother tells my she knows he fought in the Battle of the Somme but that is all I know at the moment. Either in this war or the next he was shot in the knee. My granddad was a quiet thoughtful man and a wonderful accordion and piano player. Add to this record.   Sjt. Horace Woods MM. 24th Btn. London Regiment My father, Horace Woods was awarded the MM for "great gallantry during an enemy attack" and survived the 1914/18 War. I am trying to obtain the words of the citation but don't know where to start. A copy of his record card merely shows France 10-11-15 Eric Horace Woods Add to this record.   Pte. James Edmond Rowen 24th Battalion (The Queens) London Regiment James Edmond Rowen was my uncle and one of 4 brothers who served in the war. He was in the 24th London Regiment (The Queens) and saw action at Mazingarbe Sep 1915,High Wood 14th July to 15th Sep 1916, Somme, Vimy Ridge April 1917, Ypres 1917 and Bapaume August 1918 James died in 1927 David Bird Add to this record.   Pte. William Dunn 1/24th Btn. London Regiment William Dunn joined the territorials in June 1913. He went to France on 15th March 1915 (aged 29) and was wounded at Erquingham on 14th October 1918. He was demobilised in London on 1st March 1919. His service record indicates he was posted on the western front for the entire period and would, presumably, have been involved in the Battle of Messines as he was not absent from his unit at any time during June 1917. Unfortunately I cannot find any information about what happened to him after the end of the war or when he died. Christopher Dunn Add to this record. Recomended Reading. Available at discounted prices.

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