Reduced to a single Regular Army battalion after the Second World War, the regiment was amalgamated, in 1959, with the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) which was later, in 2007, amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to form the Mercian Regiment. 7th Btn. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. The Regiment formed as a Second-Line regiment in September 1914 and remained as a Home Defence unit throughout the war. It was amalgamated with 1st Battalion in 1948. [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from South Staffordshire Regiment. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. D Coy. Battle of Britain . L/Cpl 1st Battalion (d.28th March 1917), White Thomas. 12th Btn. Because of heavy casualties during Ladbroke the brigade did not participate in the invasion of Italy and were withdrawn to England to prepare for the invasion of France. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. Dunkirk. Pte 8th Btn. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. Duke of Wellington's Regiment (Columns 33 & 76), 4th Btn. In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). Accordingly, the 1st and 2nd Battalions amalgamated in Lichfield in 1948. archive update form 1st Btn. Bunbury was also responsible for taking the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island and Stewart Island and gathering signatures. Truin Albert Charles. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. Pte. Border Regiment (Columns 34, 55), 60th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, deployed as infantry, (Columns 60 & 68), 1st Btn. Add a Name to this List Pte. Whittington BarracksLichfieldEnglandWS14 9PY, Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, If you are an archivist or custodian of this archive you can use the [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. (d.27th Jun 1943), Baskeyfield John Daniel. [http://staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/research.html]. (d.7th Jun 1917), Barker Robert. The 4th, Militia battalion, was embodied in December 1899, and 650 men embarked in February 1900 for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War. See details. Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, About our South Staffordshire Regiment (d.31st Oct 1916), A/RSM. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". The pages at the end of the volume were used for a different purpose, as they give details of promotions, retirements and exam results of officers of the Regiment in 1887-1897. The time was 0430 on September 19, 1944. The inter-war years also saw both battalions undertakegarrison duties in Singapore,India, Burma and theMediterranean. (d.26th July 1918), Timmins Bernard. (d.12th Oct 1917), Jackson Franklin. Record of Stations 1793-1905 listing dates of embarkation and disembarkation. I have my Grandfathers service history and there are various postings I do not understand; RPPRF, Y list, Xii list,V list, XI list, RXOLA, 5ID. Date: 1915 Feb. - 1919 May. This commemorated the 57 years of continuous service by the 38th Foot in the West Indies from 1707 to 1764, and recalled the fact that their uniforms became so threadbare during their service in the tropics that they had to be repaired with pieces of sacking. In May 1836 a detachment of the Regiment, led by Major Narborough Baker, left Gravesend as the guard on the convict ship Lady Kennaway. If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here. [9], Both the 1/5th Battalion and 1/6th battalions landed at Le Havre as part of the Staffordshire Brigade in the North Midland Division in March 1915 for service on the Western Front before transferring to Egypt in January 1916 and then returning to France in February 1916. [9] They crossed the St Quentin Canal to break through the strongest sector of the Hindenburg Line during the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in September 1918. Benefits. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade. Enter your search criteria in the form below and then click or tap the 'Submit Search' button. After crawling under enemy fire to another 6-pounder gun, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank. [13] Both the 2/5th and 2/6th battalions, part of the 176th (2/1st Staffordshire) Brigade of 59th (2nd North Midland) Division, were involved in hostilities in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rising. [28], The award of the Victoria Cross to both men made the 2nd Battalion the only British battalion to receive two VCs during one engagement in the Second World War. Also, he started off with the 7th battalion but when it was disbanded he moved around a bit before going in the the 2nd battalion South . On May 13th 1917 his regiment was ordered to attack the heavily fortified village of Bullecourt along with the Australians. [18] During the expedition George Cairns, a lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry attached to the battalion[19] was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Introduction. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. The amalgamation of the 1st Battalions of the two regiments took place on 31 January 1959 at Minden, Germany, to form the 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. More South Staffordshire Regiment records. 15th Nov 1916 South Staffords Relieved by Royal Fusiliers 21st of May 1917 Quiet Night 5th Sep 1917 Recce 7th Sep 1917 Reliefs 18th Sep 1917 Reliefs 4th Jan 1918 In Reserve 5th Jan 1918 In Reserve 6th Jan 1918 In Reserve 7th Jan 1918 Training 8th Jan 1918 Enemy Aircraft 9th Jan 1918 Snow 10th Jan 1918 Snow 11th Jan 1918 Poor Weather WW2 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE SWEETHEART BROOCH (GILDING/BRASS. His detachment, which numbered from 80 to 100 men, was employed on various manual tasks, such as timber-cutting, bricklaying and carpentry. Scots Guards records are currently held by the Scots Guards Archives. [27] Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield's body was never found, but there is a memorial statue of him at Festival Heights in Stoke-on-Trent, which was erected in the early 1990s. Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Second World War -, 3rd West African Brigade and 14th Brigade, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment entering Oosterbeek along the Utrechtsweg on their way towards Arnhem, 18th of September 1944. The battalion subsequently served in southern India and Burma until 1907, when it started a four-year posting in Pretoria, South Africa. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. The 7th (Service) Battalion moved off to the south to dig a system of flanking trenches while other units forward from B beach, Suvla Bay. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. 2 (1793-1899). photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. This volume appears to be a slightly updated copy of the first digest. 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 regiment then garrisonedHong Kong, Northern Ireland and Germany, from where it deployed to Cyprus for two years in 1955. Roll 1804-1881. The battalion returned to England in 1911. These records in series WO 98 are the registers of the Victoria Cross between 1856 and 1944. (d.13th Oct 1915), Langston Samuel William. This finding aid is a revised online version of the original finding aid prepared by the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP), published by the National Library of Australia in 2019. 2nd Btn. 1st Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. (d.15th August 1916), Platt James. Visit website. L/Sgt. Pte. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. . We add around 200,000 new records each month. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. Pte. Hi, can anyone help me. It took part in many British Army campaigns, before being amalgamated into the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1881. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. History of the South Staffordshire Regiment (Aldershot, 1969). South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . Nigeria Regiment. [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. Pte. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. The cross in Tremeirchion & the memorial hall in Caerwys. [29] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. The regiment was created in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot. Major Cain's conduct throughout was highly respected, both in terms of personal actions and leadership ability, and for this he was awarded the Victoria Cross; the only living man to receive this medal at Arnhem. Pte. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. Tallent Edward Francis. L/Cpl. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. Letter from Major R.H.W. As such, they landed in Sicily in 1943 where they, along with the rest of the brigade, which was temporarily down to two battalions, suffered heavy casualties during the disastrous Operation Ladbroke. Pte. The digest was initially written about 1881 and maintained until 1889. Sgt. On landing in Alexandria, it carried its colours through the city - this was the last occasion on which a British Army unit carried colours on active service. Both of thesehad an existing affiliation to Staffordshire, so the new unit became the county regiment for the southern half of that county. 8th Btn. [6], The 1st Battalion then entered a long period of garrison duty in Gibraltar, Egypt, England and Ireland. [17], The regular battalions found themselves fighting in new roles: During the "Chindits" campaign in Burma, the 1st Battalion was part of the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and were selected for conversion to the Chindits role and fought in Operation Thursday, the second Chindit expedition. Pte. 2 Militia and Special Reserve battalions Want to know what life was like during the Great War? 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. [24], Major Robert Henry Cain seconded to B Company, 2nd Battalion of the regiment from the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers was awarded the Victoria Cross for his participation during the Battle of Arnhem. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. Staffordshire Regiment. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. It is home to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, the Headquarters of the Surgeon General and subordinate medical headquarters, and the location of the Defence College of Health Education and Training. This information will help us make improvements to the website. This infantry unit was raised in 1756. (d.17th Feb 1917), James John David. (d.6th Aug 1944) Rutter Richard Gordon. In turn, the Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed into the Mercia Regiment in 2005. (d.7th Nov 1914), Baker Albert. 1st Btn. The volume records the arrival and departure dates of the 80th Regiment at each station from its formation in 1793 until 1905 (by which time it was the 2nd Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment). The Earl of Dartmouth- supported by Major General Sir Arthur Hoskins and dedicated by the Bishop of Lichfield. During March 1945 it was re-trained as a parachute unit in India and remained there until partition. By his leadership he not only stopped but demoralized the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated ear-drum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. The Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 38th and 80th Foot were merged as part of the Childers Reforms but the Regiment can trace its history back over a hundred years earlier than this. In 1959, it merged withThe North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)to form The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's). If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small 2nd Battalion alsosent a detachment to fight in the Fourth Ashanti War (1895-96). He refused an offer of transport to the Regimental Aid Post, in order to stay at his gun and encourage morale. 14th (Service) Btn. This site uses cookies. Pte 2nd Btn (d.1st Aug 1916). L/Sgt. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. [13] Both the 2/5th and 2/6th battalions, part of the 176th (2/1st Staffordshire) Brigade of 59th (2nd North Midland) Division, were involved in hostilities in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rising. During the Second World War, approximately 1,159,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. 24,525 of the 709,000 who served in the Canadian Army. (d.12th October 1917), Rochelle George. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. In 1844 Sir Maurice O'Connell, who was commander of the Australian military forces, was appointed Colonel of the 80th Regiment. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, with which you can track the progress of units throughout the course of the First World War, from the opening battle at Mons to the closing stages of the Spring Offensive. It also reproduces a few orders or letters from commanding officers of the regiment. Sgt. Vale. 8th Btn. 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 49 & 94), 2nd Btn. Major Paddock Edward Phillip. Here he was shot down, but, although his foot had been blown off, he continued to cheer on his men and to use a rifle. 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). Digest, volume 1 (1793-1897); volume. Below are just some of our members who have served at South Staffordshire Regiment. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 2nd Btn. With some perseverance, and a fair amount of luck, I managed to find out that he served in the 6th Battalion of the South Staffs. They contain rosters, brief biographies, and usually photographs of men and equipment. 2 Regular battalions This record (browse from here by hierarchy) Catalogue description South Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error. It immediately saw action in Flanders and the Netherlands and it was part of the British force that expelled Napoleon from Egypt in 1801. South Staffordshire Regiment WW2. The men of D Company of the 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, lurked in the early morning shadows and nervously awaited the word to lead the advance into Arnhem, Holland, and relieve the surrounded paratroopers defending the bridge. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3rd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 4th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3/5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 3/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 9th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 10th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 11th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 12th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. [17], The regular battalions found themselves fighting in new roles: During the "Chindits" campaign in Burma, the 1st Battalion was part of the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade and were selected for conversion to the Chindits role and fought in Operation Thursday, the second Chindit expedition. Pte. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. L/Sgt. L/Cpl. (d.17th Feb 1917), Chambers Edwin. Following a minor mutiny, he was recalled to Sydney in the same year. The 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, [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. William John Baker 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.9th August 1915), Samuel Ford 7th Btn. Contents 1 Early history 2 Second World War: 10th Replacement Depot 3 Post war 4 Current units 5 See also 6 References 7 External links From 1900 it also served in South Africa during theBoer War (1899-1902). 1st Battalion, meanwhile, was in Palestine on the outbreak of war and fought in the Middle East until September 1943, when it was moved to Burma. On July 1st 1916 the order came to attack Gommecourt in a diversionary attack. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. Cpl. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. Entry 428, p167. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. The regimental colours arrived in July 1837. Cpl. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. After serving as Chindits, they were transferred to the Parachute Regiment, becoming parachute infantry, and converted to the 16th Parachute Battalion. Helping people find out more about their relatives wartime experiences since 1999 by We are now on Facebook. 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 8th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment, 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. 7th Battalion (d.23rd November 1916), Shotton Walter Albert. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge 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. 1,443 died in Malaya, but over a period of twelve years, 1,441 in Northern . L/Cpl. The unit's traditions are carried on today by The Mercian Regiment. On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. In 1916 he enlisted with the Royal Army Ordnance Core as Pte 017831 prior to enlisting with the 1st South Staffordshire Regiment. 7th Btn. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. The battalions formed in 1881 were as follows:[3], The reserve battalions of the regiment were reorganised in 1908 by the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907, with the two militia battalions becoming the 3rd (Reserve) and 4th (Extra Reserve) battalions of the Special Reserve. Third Edition, published 1998. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. Our C Coy. Albert Woodward 7th Btn. [29], In July 1957, a defence review was announced. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. [22], The 5th, 1/6th, 2/6th and 7th battalions, all Territorials, all served as part of the 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division alongside battalions of the North Staffordshire Regiment. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. 2nd Battalions final major action of the war was at Arnhem (1944). The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. My first question was did my Mom know any information on the young man? We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. [http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-397322928]. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. 7th Btn. The battalion returned in July 1902.[11]. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy, Please enter a password with 6 characters or more, Steve Peberday Grandson To Albert Peberday South Staffs. [20], The 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment was initially serving in the 31st Independent Infantry Brigade until 1941 when it was converted to a Glider infantry role, serving as part of the 1st Airlanding Brigade in the 1st Airborne Division. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. The regiment was formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the South Staffordshire Regiment and the North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales'), and in 2007 was amalgamated with the Cheshire Regiment and the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment to become the 3rd Battalion, Mercian Regiment . [9] The 2nd Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 6th Brigade in the 2nd Division in August 1914 also for service on the Western Front. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.20th May 1915), Pte. Be the first to hear about our latest events, exhibitions and offers. The final remarks column, which is not always legible, gives the date of death or discharge. NT) This item will be sent through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Pte. It served with the British Army in several campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The North Staffordshire (Prince of Waless) Regiment. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th May 1917). 2nd Battalion was sent to Norway in 1945 to assist its post-war transition and then to occupation duties in Germany in 1946. At first it was awarded only to British Army . After a brief respite, Baskeyfield again came under heavy fire; he refused to cower. Let us know. Captain Kilby was specially selected at his own request, and on account of the gallantry which he had previously displayed on many occasions, to attack with his Company a strong enemy redoubt. South Staffordshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945 - The Wartime Memories Project - South Staffordshire Regiment 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment 7th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. Which of the following was anickname of the South Staffordshire Regiment? South Staffordshire Regiment (d.7th Aug 1915), Pte. It returned to England in 1883. Pte. 7th Btn. Directed to General Monteith of the Indian Army from the Horse Guards. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. "First time @NAM_London today. Baker Albert. Enoch Shepherd MM. Cpl. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. On landing in Alexandria, it carried its colours through the city this was the last occasion on which a British Army unit carried colours on active service. 'Nominal and Descriptive Roll of the 80th Regiment' with entries for name, date of enlistment, age at enlisting, height, trade or occupation, place of birth and remarks such as transferred, discharged, or death. (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. to add or update the details in Discovery, Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated, attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com, 38th (South Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot, 98th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of Foot, Holdich, Sir Edward Alan, (1822-1909), Knight General, Tucker, Sir Charles, (1838-1935), Knight Soldier, About our Pte. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. The three Volunteer Battalions transferred to the Territorial Force (TF); the 1st Volunteer Battalion formed the 1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers, a few of the men joining with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion to form the 5th Battalion (TF) at Whittimere Street in Walsall, while the 3rd Volunteer Battalion formed the 6th Battalion (TF) at Stafford Street in Wolverhampton. It also mentions officer movements and comments on the effect of convict guard duty on the discipline of the Corps.