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The Lancashire Fusiliers can be traced back to 1688 and today form part of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
Battalions during the Great War.
- 1st Battalion
- 2nd Battalion
- 3rd Battalion
- 4th Battalion
- 6th Battalion
- 7th Battalion
- 8th Battalion
- 2/5th Battalion
- 3/5th Battalion
- 5th (Reserve) Battalion
- 2/6th Battalion
- 6th (Reserve) Battalion
- 2/7th Battalion
- 7th (Reserve) Battalion
- 2/8th Battalion
- 8th (Reserve) Battalion
- 9th (Service) Battalion
- 10th (Service) Battalion
- 11th (Service) Battalion
- 12th (Service) Battalion
- 13th (Reserve) Battalion
- 15th Battalion The 1st Salford Pals
- 16th (Service) Battalion, The 2nd Salford Pals
- 17th (1st South-East Lancashire) (Service) Battalion
- 18th (2nd South-East Lancashire) (Service) Battalion
- 19th (3rd Salford) (Service) Battalion
- 20th (4th Salford) (Service) Battalion
- 21st (Salford) (Reserve) Battalion
- 22nd (Reserve) Battalion
- 23rd (Service) Battalion
- 24th Battalion
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List of those who served with The Lancashire Fusiliers during The Great War
- Sergeant Gilfred "Gilly" Abbott 6th Btn. Read his Story.
- Pte. James Edward Booth 11th Btn. C Coy. (d.27th Apr 1918) Read his Story.
- L/Cpl. R. Brown 9th Btn. (d.12th Jun 1917)
- Pte. Joseph Bryant 2nd/8th Btn. (d.10th Aug 1917) Read his Story.
- James Burns 15th Btn (d.1st Jul 1916) Read his Story.
- Dalton E. Colins 2nd Btn. Read his Story.
- Pte. William Henry Cooper 1st Battalion (d.12th Apr 1918) Read his Story.
- Pte. Charles William Day 9th Btn. (d.17th Jun 1917)
- Pte. Daniel "Danno" Dwyer 23rd Btn. (d.27th Sept 1918)
- Sergeant John Heywood (d.27 Apr 1916) Read his Story.
- Pte. Hugh Kenworthy 11th Battalion (d.16th May 1916) Read his Story.
- Pte. Arthur William Mackie 1st Btn. Read his Story.
- Capt. George James Mahony-Jones (d.7th Apr 1917) Read his Story.
- J. C. Metcalfe
- Pte. A Redford 20th Battalion (d.15th April 1917) Read his Story.
- Company Quarter Master Charles Tancred 2nd/6th Battalion (d.7th Nov 1918) Read his Story.
- L/Cpl. J. R. H. Tucker 9th Btn. (d.17th Jun 1917)
- Sjt. Edward Harold Westley 8th Btn. Read his Story.
- C.S.M. William Wilson 1st Btn. (d.25th Apr 1915) Read his Story.
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Sergeant Gilfred "Gilly" Abbott 6th Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers My Grandfather Gilfred Abbott served with the 6th Lancashire Fusiliers and we would welcome any information on any known activities during the war. His son Geoffrey Abbott joined the same battalion, the same regiment during World War Two. Any information on either my grandfather or my father would would be appreciated. Hoping for a response |
James Burns 15th Btn Lancashire Fusiliers (d.1st Jul 1916) My Great Uncle, James Burns, served with the 1st Salford Pals, his regiment number was 10728. He was killed on the 1st July 1916, his death certificate said Missing-in-action, presumed dead. I had found in war records in the regimental book, that he was listed as Died of wounds so in 1995, armed with a copy of this, and a letter, the Mod did give permission to change his Death certificate to read, "Died of wounds."
I found the picture I have attached in an album that had belonged to my Great Grandmother Elizabeth, James was her only son. Elizabeth's husband James, who also served in France, was shot and lost the use of his right arm in 1915. This injury meant his trade as a shoemaker was no longer possible.
Having found the picture, my father recalled that as a child his mother had told him James died on the 1st July, so we got into communication with the War Graves commission and located James's details. His name is on the Theipval Memorial, so my husband and baby son visited, just to say hello and hopefully let him know that his family never forgot him, and the newest Great, Great nephew had passed along to say hello.
I have lots of research on his movements and a little history of the young man, before he went off to war. I think your site is a wonderful way of keeping their memories alive and educating the young. |
Company Quarter Master Charles Tancred 2nd/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (d.7th Nov 1918) I have only just found out that my great uncle Charlie, served in WW1.
He joined in 1908, left the army in 1913, and re-joined in 1916 into the Lancashire Fusiliers.
I have got the dates of what his Battalion did from the time they landed in Le Harve on the 26th Febuary 1917. I have never seen so much movement of a Battalion, fighting, resting , moving, fighting, one that sticks out the most is Passchendaele. He was there in all that horrible battle called the "The third Battle of Ypres", fighting all those times and surviving as well.
To be told he went into hospital at Rhouen in Oct 1918 with bad flu, to eventually die of pneumonia on the 7th Nov 1918, 4 days later we all know what happened there.
I feel honoured and privileged to know that these people did and had to go through, may their memory never be forgotten |
Sergeant John Heywood Lancashire Fusiliers (d.27 Apr 1916) John "Jack" Heywood was married to my Grandmother's sister, Elizabeth Alice Clough. The following is the text of an undated newspaper clipping describing his death: "Killed by a Sniper"
"The death in action is announced of Sergt. John Heywood, Lancashire Fusiliers. He leaves a wife and seven children, who live at 75 Gate st, Bolton. News of the casualty is conveyed in a letter from Capt. J.C. Metcalfe of the same regiment, who writes -- "I cannot tell you how exceedingly sorry I am at the death of your husband. He has been under me ever since the regiment was formed, and I have always liked him and had the greatest confidence in him. He was always cheerful and in times of difficulty showed what he was really worth." A message was also received from a comrade who states that Heywood was shot through the mouth by sniper on April 27th. The deceased soldier, who had previously served 13 years in the army, fought in the Soudan, South African and Boer wars, and holds medals for each. He re-enlisted in September, 1914, and after training a number of recruits at Salisbury Plains, Aldershot, and Codford, he went to the front in September, 1915. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Mr. W. Cunliffe, contractor, Deane-rd. He was very well known in the Deane-rd district and is on the Roll of Honour at the Savior's Church." |
C.S.M. William Wilson 1st Btn. (d.25th Apr 1915) My great uncle Bill Wilson, was killed on on the 25th April 1915 on Lancashire Landing beach at Gallipoli. I would like to find out details of N.O.K. & his service.
His brother Charles also a C.S.M. in the 2nd K.O.S.B.was killed at Mons
in the opening shots of W.W.1 in August 1914. My great grandparents had previously lost a son in the Boer War in the
1st K.O.S.B. As they were an Army family they took the loss of 3 sons with stoicism. |
Pte. A Redford 20th Battalion (d.15th April 1917) I knew nothing about Pte. Redford, while doing my family tree I found were he was buried and went over to France to see his grave stone and leave flowers. I just want to pay my respects to him, and put him name on here. He will never be forgotten. |
Pte. Hugh Kenworthy 11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (d.16th May 1916) Hugh Kenworthy was my great great grandfather. The family never knew where he was killed and as far as they knew he had no known grave. I have been online today searching the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website and have found that he is buried in a French cemetery in Ecoivres. He was killed at Vimy Ridge on May 16 1916. I have let my mother know and she is going to tell the rest of the family. Hopefully we will be able to visit his grave soon. Hugh left a wife and 8 children, some of whom ended up in the workhouse until rescued by their grandmother. Hugh was not forgotten!!
We are trying to find out how he died, although at least we now know where he is. |
Pte. Arthur William Mackie 1st Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers I am trying to trace the battles my Grandfather, Arthur Mackie was involved in during the WW1. We believe he had his 18th birthday in the trenches, we are pretty sure it was at the Somme. |
Dalton E. Colins 2nd Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers I'm trying to find any information regarding a young man called Dalton E Collins. I recently bought a poetry book and on the flycover was the name Dalton E Collins, Bristol 1917, 2nd Lanc Fus and I'm fascinated as to what became of this man. Please can anyone help in any way? I have submitted his name into the national archives with no luck. I realise its a long shot but I so want to find out what became of him and his war record.
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Pte. Joseph Bryant 2nd/8th Btn. (d.10th Aug 1917) Joseph Bryant was born in Moonee Ponds which is in Victoria, Australia,
in 1895 he joined the Lancashire Fusiliers in England. He was injured in 1917 and sent to the hospital in le Treport, he died there on the 10/08/1917 of his wounds. He is buried in the Mont Huon Military Cemetery.
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Sjt. Edward Harold Westley 8th Btn. Middlesex Regiment My father, Ted Westley, served with the 8th Middlesex and was also in the Lancashire Fusiliers. As I am a retired invalid I spend a great deal of time building my family tree and would like to get as much info on my Dad as possible. I think he was awarded medals but have no info on them. All I do know is he was at the Somme and Ypres and was badly wounded in the chest. When he came home he later became instructor at Hounslow TA. Centre I also remember he won the Bisley shot one year but cannot confirm this. He did try to get sign up in the second war at the age of 40. but owing to his job they would not let him. One thing I know is he loved every bit of his service. |
Pte. William Henry Cooper 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (d.12th Apr 1918) William was 36 years old when he was killed, his name is remembered at the Ploegsteert Memorial in Belgium. He left a widow Charlotte and two children. William was killed in the Spring offensive near or at Vieux Berquin on the 12th April 1918. |
Capt. George James Mahony-Jones 20 Sqd. (d.7th Apr 1917) Capt Mahony-Jones was shot down by Maximilian Muller of Jasta28 on the evening of the 7th of April 1917. His FE2d was brought down over the Front lines whilst returning from the second bombing raid of the day on Mouvaux aerodrome. Mahony-Jones lead eight FE2's each dropping two 112 pound bombs over the target, causing damage to at least two hangers.
As the formation was crossing the Front lines, it was attached by a formation of Albatros Scouts, Lt Lawson's aircraft had been hit and was under attack from all sides, Mahony-Jones turned his aircraft and challenged the enemy, allowing Lawson to make an emergency landing behind the British Lines.
The battle was watched from the ground by the men of the 34th Battalion AIF, their adjutant wrote to RFC HQ the following day:
To the Commandant, RFC Bailleul, 8th April 1917.
"The C.O. 34th battalion AIF has asked me to express a deep sense of admiration which was inspired by the gallant flying of an airman, apparently belonging to a Squadron under your command. About 6 pm on the evening of the 7th instant, two of our planes were engaged with nine of the enemy's. One plane was damaged and the other, although retreat looked possible turned and fought. Several of the enemy's planes scattered but unfortunately our plane was hit and immediately burst into flames.
The scene was witnessed by the men of the Battalion from the trenches and the conspired bravery was much spoken of by them and the gallantry is sure to foster a spirit of emulation for our men to strive hard on their parts, to act in the same heroic and self sacrificing manner as this gallant airman. The true bravery of your very fine Corps was thus strikingly brought home to our men."
Adj. 34th Battn.
Mahony-Jones and his gunner 2nd Lt W.B.Moyes were laid to rest in a German cemetery, after the war they were transferred to the CWGC cemetery at Bailleul. |
Pte. James Edward Booth 11th Btn. C Coy. Lancashire Fusiliers (d.27th Apr 1918) James Edward Booth, my grandfather, died when my mother was five weeks old. All I have ever known about him is his name and that he got killed in the war in France. However, I recently managed to obtain a commemorative certificate by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which has a picture of Esquelbecq cemetery, where he is buried. From that I found he was Private 3866, C Coy, 11th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, he died aged 30 on 27 April 1918, and his mum and dad were Eliza and Edward Booth.
The cemetery was opened in April 1918 during the early stages of the German offensive in Flanders, when the 2nd Canadian and 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Stations came to Esquelbecq. It was closed in September 1918. It obviously was soon filled.
My mother is now 91 and has dementia but when I gave her a copy of the certificate I read it to her and showed her the picture of the cemetery where her Dad is buried. She was overcome with emotion, it was so moving. I am desperately trying to find out more about her dad so I can tell her. |
God's Own: 1st Salford Pals, 1914-1916 Neil Drum & Roger Dowson
This superbly researched book looks at the story of the raising and training of the Pals. It then moves on to their first experiences in France, and concludes with their destruction on the First Day of the Somme. Throughout there are numerous references to officers and men, and many first hand accounts, both of which combine to make it a fascinating account. This first section then ends with biographies of all the casualties, many of them accompanied by a photograph and some in great detail. The second part of the book is a complete roll of every officer and man that served with the 15th Lancashire Fusiliers from formation until 1st July 1916. It gives basic details of every soldier; some men have lengthy entries. A wonderful piece of research!More information on: God's Own: 1st Salford Pals, 1914-1916
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Salford Pals , A History of the Salford Brigade: 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th Battalions Lancashire Fusiliers Michael Stedman
Salford was late in recruiting for its Pals battalions, with many of its men already joining Territorial units and a new Pals battalion in Manchester. Yet within a year it had raised four Pals battalions and a reserve battalion. Raised mainly from Lancashire's most notorious slums, the men trained together in Wales, North East England and on Salisbury Plain, they had great expectations of success. On the 1st of July 1916 the Somme offensive was launched and in the very epicentre of that cauldron the first three of Salford's battalions were thrown at the massive defences of Thiepval - the men were decimated, Salford was shattered. Michael Stedman records the impact of the war from the start on Salford and follows the difficulties and triumphs. Whether the actions small or great the author writes graphically about them all. Unusual photographs and a variety of sources make this both a readable and a scholarly account.More information on: Salford Pals , A History of the Salford Brigade: 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th Battalions Lancashire Fusiliers
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Ghosts on the Somme: Filming the Battle, June-July 1916 Alastair H. Fraser, Andrew Robertshaw and Steve Roberts
The Battle of the Somme is one of the most famous, and earliest, films of war ever made. The film records the most disastrous day in the history of the British army - 1 July 1916 - and it had a huge impact when it was shown in Britain during the war. Since then images from it have been repeated so often in books and documentaries that it has profoundly influenced our view of the battle and of the Great War itself. Yet this book is the first in-depth study of this historic film, and it is the first to relate it to the surviving battleground of the Somme. The authors explore the film and its history in fascinating detail. They investigate how much of it was faked and consider how much credit for it should go to Geoffrey Malins and how much to John MacDowell. And they use modern photographs of the locations to give us a telling insight into the landscape of the battle and into the way in which this pioneering film was created. Their analysis of scenes in the film tells us so much about thMore information on: Ghosts on the Somme: Filming the Battle, June-July 1916
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From Messines to Third Ypres: A Personal Account of the First World War by a 2/5th Lancashire Fusilier Thomas, Floyd
the story of just a few weeks between May 1917 and July 1917 as experienced by a subaltern of the Lancashire Fusiliers. It is a detailed account where personalities and small events seem to fifi ll its pages to become tellingly signififi cant-whole lifetimes seem to pass in months. Life in the trenches is recorded with all its dangers, tragedies and discomforts punctuated by lighter moments, as we share the inexorable build-up to the big attack and the fury of war that changed and ended lives in minutes. This is a first rate, intimate and personal account of the Western Front warfare the British infantry knew.More information on: From Messines to Third Ypres: A Personal Account of the First World War by a 2/5th Lancashire Fusilier
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