4th September 1916Handwritten Order 1650 hours from sender No. advanced to the assault, Brigadier General Commanding wishes to express to all ranks of the Brigade his great admiration. A very good draft of young men aged around 19 years. NK316 to FALLOW from FAN, Handwritten Order from sender No. Cour D'Avoue under 2nd/Lt. Harrison 16th October 1916Reliefs20th October 1916Relief24th October 1916Reliefs25th October 1916Battalion had new Box Respirators fitted28th October 1916Relieved 1st Cheshires in trenches.30th Oct 1916Preparations31st of October 1916Battalions Distribution1st November 1916Battalion relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt.2nd December 1916Trench Raid5th November 1916Relieved 1st Cheshire Regt. Left Beaufort at 0300 hours. salvaged.7th May 1917Still at Rocklincourt, salvage work continued.8th of May 1917 Orders to Attack8th May 1917Battalion warned to be prepared to move at once to support 95th Brigade.8th May 1917Operation 8th/9th May 1917.9th of May 1917No Further Advance9th May 1917Directly after midnight 8th/9th we moved in to position.10th of May 1917Enemy Concentration Reported10th May 1917During the early hours of the morning the plain between Farbus Wood and Arleux heavily shelled with Gas shells.11th of May 1917Enemy Guns Active11th May 1917Shelling continued by the enemy, chiefly 8" and 5.9".12th of May 1917Bailleul Shelled12th May 1917Still in Farbus Wood. Hughes awarded Military Cross.18th January 1919Battalion football against 1st D.C.L.I.19th January 1919Divine Services.20th January 191914th Field Ambulance concert party gave entertainment in the theatre for two nights.21st January 1919On the 22nd Rugby 15 Bde. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Handwritten Order from Captain R.T. Neall, Handwritten Order from sender No. ). Banners were presented by the Corps. RASC at football23rd February 1919Divine Service.28th February 1919Demobilisations for the month28th February 1919Personnel to leave for the month1st March 1919Commanding Officers inspections.2nd March 1919Divine Service3rd March 1919Training5th March 1919Companies paraded in billets6th March 1919Battalion carried out short marches7th March 1919Battalion was deloused at Divisional bath's.8th March 1919Battalion parade9th March 1919Divine Service.10th March 1919Battalion parade12th March 1919Battalion parade14th March 1919Found guard for Brigade H.Q. 14th October 1916 2200 hours. went fairly well. Commenced training. Pte. Leave was granted with G.O.C. Norfolk Regiment in the Great War - The Wartime Memories Project He also received the Victory and the Silver Star Medal. Website: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/ 15th Infantry Brigade.15th Mar 1917Working Parties15th of March 1917 Brigade Relief15th March 1917Ref. Part of 15th Brigade, 5th Division. At 0930 hours we marched to bivouac N.W. BMA35 to Norfolks. 2nd half of Battalion under Major thurshall arrived in the early hours of the morning and billeted in the same village. schrapnel. went fairly well.21st of October 1917Offensive to be Resumed21st October 1917Still at Berthen. Battalion in rest billets in Camblain L'Abbe. front, shells falling close to Coy. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. Background British and Dominion forces & "A" Coy. The 5th Norfolk battalion vanished without a trace during the Gallipoli The Royal Norfolk Regiment | National Army Museum S.5.b.5.0. 15th Infantry Brigade. Norfolk Regiment - First World War Casualties - A Street Near You At 1400 hours The Battalion moved to Casement Trench. Norfolk Yeomanry (The King's Own Royal Regiment) Roll of Honour for Norfolk Roll of Honour for Breckland P2 to O.C's. Moved from Support trenches in the early morning for the attack on Polderhoek Chateau. Royal Norfolk Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the. The light railway made it's first journey from Tannay siding to the Halt. Please note we currently have a massive backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. The Royal Norfolk Regiment. Orders were received to relieve 6th Division. The battalion proceeded to G.10.b. Harrison. Left bivouac and marched to Longueval & Delville Wood.31st July 1916Left bivouac at Pommier and marched to Longueval & Delville Wood. He was buried in the Douala Cemetery, Cameroon, Grave 4. near Rocklincourt. NS2 to FALLOW from FAN, Handwritten Order from sender No. It gives some background information on the regiment and its battalions in the First World War, and goes into detail about the relevant resources that are found working party for digging trenches31st of August 1916 Warning Order Issued31st August 1916Battalion H.Q. from 43 Canadian Regt.18th of April 1917Divisional Front Readjusted18th April 1917Relieved by 1st Bedford Regt. I have a photograph of the Canadian Hospital HRH Duchess of Connaught Hospital so he may have stayed here. Verses 72 Bde.26th January 1919Divine Service27th January 1919On the 29th Football "B" Coy. Arrivals and Departures for September 1917. Weather very bad. 8th Btn. He was the son of William and Lizzie (Elizabeth) Davis, of Stopsley Green. at 1730 hours.31st January 1916In trenches.1st February 1916Battalion relieved by 22nd Manchester Regt.2nd February 191615th Infantry Brigade left the line.4th of February 1916 6th February 1916Battalion marched to Poulainville.7th February 1916Started Platoon training & training of specialists - Grenadiers, Signalers, Snipers & Lewis Gun detachments.10th of February 1916 MG Coys Join 11th February 1916Battalion marched to Molliens Vidame.12th February 1916Very wet and cold.21st February 1916Snow.24th February 1916Battalion marched to billets at Belloy Sur Somme.25th February 1916Battalion marched to Candas.26th February 1916At Candas. Enemy fairly quiet. under Coy. Part of 18th (Belgaum) Brigade, 6th (Poona) Division of Indian Army. carried out reconnaisance of Longueval.26th July 1916We had to go through a heavy barrage of Gas shells with the whole Battalion having to wear Gas Helmets. Officers reconnoitred French 2nd Line West of Arras. Fatigues continued.29th May 1917Battalion paraded at 0700 hours.30th May 1917Usual training carried out.31st May 1917Work and Training31st May 1917During the afternoon a Bosche plane attacked two of our observation balloons above the camp.31st May 1917Arrivals and departures during May 1917.1st June 1917In forward camp, in front of Rocklincourt.2nd of June 19172nd June 1917Still in forward camp.3rd Jun 1917Enemy Aircraft3rd June 1917Rocklincourt and Ecurie bombed by aeroplane at night.4th June 1917Sent birthday message of congratualtions to the King, our Colonel in Chief.5th June 1917Received reply from The King thanking us for congratulatory telegram.6th June 1917Still in forward camp doing same fatigues.9th of June 1917 A Relief9th June 1917To Dieval ( back area ) by bus from Ecurie.10th of June 1917Minor Op Planned10th June 1917Training at Dieval.11th June 1917Still at Dieval. Companies were moved in to the Bois Moyen about midday where they started to work on a defensive line running South from La Rue Des Morts. NS19 to FALLOW, Handwritten Order 0830 hours 5th September from sender No. 23rd of September 1914Heavy Shelling25th of September 1914 Very Quiet 26th of September 1914Moves Successful27th of September 1914A False Alarm28th of September 1914Shelling29th of September 1914Quiet 30th of September 1914Astride the Aisne1st of October 1914A Withdrawal 1st October 1914Arrived Droizy about 2350 hours.2nd of October 1914Moonlit Relief 2nd October 1914Weather cold.3rd of October 1914On the March3rd October 1914Marched 1800 hours to Longpont.4th of October 1914Marching4th October 1914Night march. Arrivals and Departures for October 1917. Received reply from The King thanking us for congratulatory telegram. In the line. Enemy attempted to raid one of SAPs named Etna held by "C" Coy. HISTORY OF 7th BATTALION THE ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENT . Battalion advanced in Artillery Formation taking up a position NE. National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138. Battalion was deloused at Divisional bath's. Percy is commemorated on the La-Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial in France which is dedicated to nearly 4000 officers and men who lost their lives from August to early October 1914 and who have no known grave. A very successful raid on the Fme. NS5 to FALLOW from FAN, Handwritten Order from sender No. On the night 3rd/4th we relieved the 1st Devon Regt. 1 Officer proceeded to join the Battalion in the line, Moved up to the line in the evening and relieved 1st Devon Regt. Heavy Minenwerfer bombardment of our lines in the afternoon. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. and withdrew to tunnels under Vimy Ridge. and 10 Officers. He is commemorated on the Stopsley War Memorial. advanced to the assault28th of July 1916Not Much Change28th July 1916Brigadier General Commanding wishes to express to all ranks of the Brigade his great admiration28th July 1916Consolidateion28th July 1916Two Companies of East Surrey's and the D.C.L.I. 2nd September 1916Orders3rd September 1916At 1400 hours The Battalion moved to Casement Trench.4th of September 1916Units Mixed Up4th September 1916Attack Orders4th September 1916Handwritten Order from Captain R.T. Neall4th September 1916Handwritten Order from sender No. "B" & "D" Coys.4th September 1916Handwritten Order at 1820 hours from sender No. 1st of September 1916Enemy SOS1st September 1916Remained in Silesia Trench. Left Morlancourt at 0330 hours and marched to camp at Citadel. 1st Bedfords on left, 1st Chshires on right. 9th November 1916Battalion relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt. Battalion warned to be prepared to move at once to support 95th Brigade. Stone DSO. (History of the Norfolk Regiment 4 August 1914 to 31st December, 1918) mentions Archdale twice. First wet day for many days.12th June 1917Fine day again. NK10 to 18 Pounder Battery R.F.A.5th September 1916Handwritten 0940 hours 5th September from sender No. Arrived Abancourt via Serquex at 0830 hours, the journey continued throughout the day. Records of 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment from other sources. "B" & "D" Coys.4th September 1916Handwritten Order 1315 hours from sender No. Only shell holes available. 29th November 1918Rugby Football played30th October 1918Short course on rifle range31st October 1918Advance and Rear Guard schemes.1st November 1918Officers Joining Regt. Enbussed at Dieval at 0630 hours to return to Rocklincourt camp. 0005 hours. Attacked Oppy Wood at 1910 hours. Very quiet. 95th Brigade. PDF A Guide to Researching First World War Military Family History - Norfolk The Royal Norfolk Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army until 1959. NS22 to FALLOW. Norfolk Regiment. Download the application forms Service records from the Brigade of Guards (The Grenadier, Coldstream, Irish and Welsh Guards) have now transferred to the Army Personnel Centre, including First World War records (see above). Left bivouac and marched to Longueval & Delville Wood. General clean up.9th of October 1917Hostile Guns Active8th September 1917Sunday. 1 Officer and 5 men returned from English leave. In Holque we did 4 hours training in the morning. NS22 to FALLOW.5th September 19160300 hours Falfemont Farm completely occupied by "A" & "C" coys.5th September 1916Casualties6th September 1916Battalion arrived near Billon Farm7th September 1916Move of Camp9th September 1916Marched to billets in Morlancourt.16th September 1916Left Morlancourt at 0330 hours and marched to camp at Citadel.17th September 1916Arrived at Warterlot Farm at 1215 hours. Operation Order received to move to Rocklincourt. Thursday 07-09-1916. Norfolk Regiment. 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