• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team

Search results

  1. T

    Old Contemptibles

    Josie What was your GGGreat Uncles name? Regards Peter
  2. T

    Old Contemptibles

    Hi John Many thanks for the photograph of Joseph. Still working on the database and any new info (photos etc) is always very much appreciated. Regards Peter
  3. T

    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi Nick, Can't open your attached letters for some reason. Would be interested to see them. Peter
  4. T

    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi A.S. Wood, I do have William on my database however the only information I have so far been able to gather on him was his Medal Index Card. From his MIC you will know that he also served in the Royal Engineers 198141. He was entitled to the 1914 Star and British War and Victory Medals...
  5. T

    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi Josie, Thanks for your posting. Your Great Uncle Albert was a 1915 Star man and at the moment I'm researching the 1914 Star men. It maybe that in time I will be able to extend coverage to include the 1915 Star men (2nd Bn). Regards Peter
  6. T

    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    Hi all Thanks for your interest. Nick, I did know about Gheluvelt thank you. A.S. Wood, I have 2 William Matthews on my list. Do you have any more details? Regards Peter
  7. T

    2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

    I'm compiling a list of the 1914 Star men (The Old Contemptibles) who served with the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment in 1914. These men would have been the regulars already serving at the outbreak of war in August 1914 or the reservists recalled to the colours at that time. I would be...
  8. T

    Pte 8487 James Clewley M.M.

    Tony Thank you for the info. Regards Peter
  9. T

    Pte 8487 James Clewley M.M.

    Many thanks one and all for your replies, much appreciated. Regards Peter
  10. T

    Pte 8487 James Clewley M.M.

    Private 8487 James Clewley M.M. Worcestershire Regiment Killed in Action. James was born in Smethwick 1886 abt. I would be interested to know if he is named on the Smethwick War Memorial. Regards Peter
  11. T

    Gwilliam Harry (Henry?)

    Re: Harry (Henry?) Gwilliam Hi Lulu, Thank you for the reply. I'm still very involved in researching 2nd Bn. Worcestshire Regiment (14 Star men) and any new information is very welcome. If you can add any further details regarding Harry (a photograph would be great) it would be most...
  12. T

    Bolton Albert

    Re: Albert Bolton Hi All, Thank you for the feedback regarding my posting. I think Lindyloo has come up with the solution to the reference Buckinghamshire (Wing) on 1911 census and that it is the Albert Bolton I was searching for. Just checked the birth place for Mildred Roberts on FreeBMD...
  13. T

    Bolton Albert

    Re: Albert Bolton Hi Lynne, Thank you for the information regarding Albert Bolton. His age would fit and being ex Army also but place for birth does not. Albert was bon Leighton Buzzard, Beds and I have only found one Albert Bolton on FreeBMD site for LB. The marriage details for 1908 also fit...
  14. T

    Bolton Albert

    Albert Bolton b.1884 abt. Leighton Buzzard, Beds. Any information for where he was working/living in 1911. Was he married at this time? Regards Peter
  15. T

    Blower Joseph

    Re: Joseph Blower Hi Shera, Thank you for the information. Regards Peter
  16. T

    Blower Joseph

    Any information regarding Joseph Blower b. 1886 (abt.) Walsall, Staffs. Son of WilliAm and Emily (Emma) Blower. Did he serve in the Worcestershire Regiment in WW1? Regards Peter
  17. T

    Bethel

    Hi Suzanne and Ladylinda, Many thanks for your (very quick replies) to my posting. If this is the the Bethel family I'm searching for then it would appear that Erneast was not altogether truthful about his age when he enlisted in the Special Reserve (Worcesters) for some reason. But this...
  18. T

    Bethel

    Any information on Ernest Osborne Bethel, born 1885 abt. Birmingham. Enlisted in Worcestershire Regiment (Special Reserve) 1908. Elder sister named Emily and possible elder brother George S. I have not been able to find any census returns for 1911, 1891 or 1881 for this Bethel family. Did find...
  19. T

    BEESLEY, Walter Thomas

    Hi Mike and Ladylinda, Sorry for late reply to your postings with info regarding Walter Thomas Beesley. Thats a lot of information Ladylinda and much appreciated but with so little detail that I have on him other than he served with the 2nd Battalion Worcesters from 1904 until 1914 I'm not sure...
  20. T

    BEESLEY, Walter Thomas

    Any information on Walter Thomas Beesley would be most appreciated. Born Birmingham 1888 (possible)? He served in the the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment from 1904 until 1914 (Discharged, sickness). Very little information to go on but hope some member may be able to supply a bit more...
Back
Top