King s royal rifles during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The king s royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was originally raised in british north america as the royal american regiment also known as the royal americans in the seven years war and for loyalist service in the american revolutionary war. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps by sir. Buy a brief history of the king s royal rifle corps 1755 to 1948, oxfam, historical committee of the celer et audax club compiler and editor, books, history. A soldier in the king s royal rifle corps a soldier in the king s royal rifle corps archive film king s royal rifle corps band marching books available soldiers died in the great war, 191419.
The annals of the king s royal rifle corps in seven volumes home. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps 1755 to. Robert beaufoy hawley, who adapted its early principles to mid19th century military conditions. The king s royal regiment of new york, also known as johnson s royal regiment of new york, king s royal regiment, king s royal yorkers, and royal greens, were one of the first loyalist regiments, raised on june 19, 1776, in british canada, during the american revolutionary war. An archive of first world war research information on soldiers in the kings royal rifle corps. Over the years, the formation of the cadet battalions was changed regularly, due to the changes to do with rules and the commanding officer. Spine weak and some fraying but the book is intact with.
The king s royal rifle corps chronicle by london historica celer et audax club and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Swift and bold the story of the kings royal rifle corps in the second world war 19391945. The 2nd dcli, 1st royal berkshire, 1st ksli, 3rd krrc and 8th city of london battalion, read more. Kings royal rifle corps wikipedia republished wiki 2. King s royal rifle corps during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. History and uniform of the 60th royal american regiment. This book is an absolute must own for the african military history enthusiast. Athelstan king is a british secret agent stationed in india at the beginning of wwi.
I have transcribed this data from the following imperial war museum collection. Books the annals of the king s royal rifle corps in seven volumes description object description. Welcome to forces reunited the place where you can find information and friends from kings royal rifle corps we are the largest and fastest growing community of uk forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members. The kings royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was. Rifle brigade prince consorts own military wiki fandom. Kings royal rifle corps during world war 2 ww2 battalions. Oct 15, 2015 the fifth and final volume in this magnificent unit history of the king s royal rifle corps describes the regiment s role in the great war. The kings royal rifle corps chronicle internet archive. After braddocks defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before christmas 1755 hence the. This abridged history of the regiment has been prepared by certain members of the history committee, and edited by the chairman.
The king s royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was raised in british north america in 175556 as the royal american regiment during the seven years war. King s liverpool regiment king s own royal lancaster regiment king s own scottish borderers king s own yorkshire light infantry king s royal rifle corps king s shropshire light infantry labour corps lancashire fusiliers leicestershire regiment leinster regiment lincolnshire regiment london regiment loyal north lancs regiment machine gun corps. A history is the 2011 reprint of a history of the kings african rifles and east african forces published in 1998. The defence of calais would be carried out by calais force. The book appealed to me especially because my greatuncle was a boma boy and fought for the british. Kings royal rifle corps abebooks shop for books, art. The annals of the king s royal rifle corps by lewis william george butler. This photo was taken during the anglo egyptian war and river nile expedition that took place from 18821885. Regimental chronicle list officers 60th or kings royal. Jul 27, 2017 the kings royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was raised in british north america in 175556 as the royal american regiment during the seven years war. By 1814 the unit, now eight battalions strong, had crossed the pyrenees and had reached toulouse when napoleon abdicated. With a mix of africa soldiers and european officers, the kings african rifles fought in both world wars, much of the book covers the achievements of the kings african rifles during the two world wars. The king s royal rifle corps was raised in the american colonies in 1756 as the 62nd royal american regiment to defend the thirteen colonies against attack by the french and their native american allies. Annals of the king s royal rifle corps lewis butler this second of the fine fivevolume unit history of the king s royal rifle corps begins with the development of the units characteristic weapon the rifle and of its equally ubiquitous uniform.
The regiment survived the immediate postwar reduction in forces, and went on to distinguish itself in the battles of the korean war, but was recommended for. The 60th the king s royal rifle corps a maltese cross, on the top arm a tablet inscribed celer et audax. In 1888 wilhelm ii was crowned german emperor and king of prussia and moved from a policy of maintaining the status quo to a more aggressive position. King of the khyber rifles by talbot mundy free at loyal books. They fought almost to the last at sidi rezegh, with only 55 men of all ranks escaping the battle where the regiments 23rd vc was won. The 8th king s royal irish hussars was a cavalry regiment in the british army, first raised in 1693. The 3rd king s royal rifles had an average strength of 217 men.
To stop a holy war singlehanded would be rather like stopping the windpossibly easy enough, if one knew the way. His royal highness s sword and belts were presented to the officers of the battalion by h. Much of the book covers the achievements of the kings african rifles during the two world wars. The book appealed to me especially because my greatuncle was a boma. He is remembered at the arras memorial on panel reference bay 7 published. The king s royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was originally raised in british north america as the royal american regiment. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps, 1755 to 1915 paperback september 7, 2010 by e t. King s royal rifle corps tie, king s royal rifle corps cufflinks, king s royal rifle corps bow tie, krrc regimental tie, krrc regimental cufflinks, king s royal rifle corps silk tie, krrc regimental bow tie at the king s royal rifle corps shop. Regimental chronicle list officers 60th or kings royal rifle. The king s royal regiment of new york, also known as johnsons royal regiment of new york, king s royal regiment, king s royal yorkers, and royal greens, were one of the first loyalist regiments, raised on june 19, 1776, in british canada, during the american revolutionary war the king s royal regiment of new york was formed by exiled loyalist leader, sir john johnson, from american refugees. Army service numbers 18811918 british regimental number research. A regimental chronicle and list of officers of the 60th. Kings royal rifle corps during world war 2 ww2 battalions of the king s royal rifle corps 1st battalion.
Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view. The kar took part in the long campaign in east africa during the first world war, and fought against the italians in somaliland and ethiopia, against the vicky french on madagascar and against the japanese in burma, performing well on each occasion, during the second world war. A history of the kings african rifles and east african. After braddocks defeat in 1755, royal approval for a new regiment, as well as funds, were granted by parliament just before christmas 1755 hence the regiments traditional. The annals of the kings royal rifle corps open library. Illustrating the area of operations referred to in part iii, sections 7, 8, and 10 52 a brief history of the king s royal rifle corps. The official site of the kings own royal regiment museum, lancaster.
Full text of a brief history of the kings royal rifle corps. George originally joined the 5th krrc on 18th april 1915, later transferring to the 2nd battalion. A photo of3rd battalion kings royal rifle corps possibly prior to embarking for egypt in 1882. Kings royal rifle corps military history to research online. The kings royal rifle corps the 60th rifles a brief history. The book concludes with the creation of the king s royal rifle corps. Kings royal rifle corps in the second world war 19391945. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The brigade contributed two service battalions of the kings royal rifle corps whose. The 25th battalion of the kings own royal lancaster regiment 19141919. Some of these records can also be viewed online on ancestry. Kings royal rifle corps other ranks pows 1914 there are 358 men on this list of kings royal rifle corps other ranks who were captured by the germans on or before christmas day 1914.
Editor the historical committee, celer et audax club. Gavin watts first book on this topic, the kings royal regiment of new york 1982 has been significantly revised in this new edition. The third in the excellent fivevolume history of the k. In 1824 the regiment was granted by king george iv the name of the 60th, duke of yorks own rifle corps in honour of their colonelinchief. There are over 69,000 king s royal rifle corps service and pension records for this regiment and its antecedents in various war office series held at the national archives.
Later ranked as the 60th regiment of foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the british empire. Kings royal rifle corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army that was originally raised in north america. A brief history of the king s royal rifle corps, 17551915. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research. The only battalion of the king s royal rifle corps to serve in france in 1940 was the 2nd, which should have been south of the somme with 1st armoured division but was diverted to calais and lost there as part of the lashup 30 infantry brigade. He is buried at hastings cemetery please use the comments box below if you can provide more information about this person, or provide details through the add a serviceman form found here. According to cwgc, stanley died aged 23 on 10th april 1917. A detachment of the king s african rifles now in london for the royal tournament visited buckingham palace this morning and were inspected by h. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Buy a brief history of the kings royal rifle corps, 1755 to 1915 ebook at. Kings royal rifle corps during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Start by marking the kings royal rifle corps the 60th rifles.
In the natal army despatches blue book, p 79 there is an admirably clear report by major bewickcopley of what the battalion did. The rifles museum rgj winchester the rifles museum. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. May 1916 please use the comments box below if you can provide more. Alfred herbert dant, my uncle, in king s royal rifle corps uniform. Learn more about the military history of the kings royal rifle corps which was formed during 1755, with forces war records. Book the history and master roll of the the kings royal.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps, 1755 to. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the first or second world war, please do not destroy them. Formed in january 1800 as the experimental corps of riflemen to provide sharpshooters, scouts and skirmishers, they were soon renamed the rifle corps. Ro white served with the kings royal rifle corps british army. I am happy to cover all costs, if you are a family member or can put me in touch with them, please get in touch. Neuware a regimental chronicle and list of officers of the 60th the king s royal rifle corps, formerly the 62nd, or the royal american regiment of foot is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1879. In 1966 the regiment amalgamated and became the 2nd battalion the royal green jackets. According to a modern history of the regiment, the idea for creating this. Jun 15, 2009 queen s and king s regulations regimental numbers regimental numbering series the image on this post, taken from an old cigarette card, shows r11941 george stanley peachment vc of the 2nd battalion king s royal rifle corps.
The corps sixteen battalions were continuously in action from 1914, when the first shots were fired at mons, until november 1918. This force contained one battalion each from the kings royal rifle corps 60th rifles, the queen victoria rifles and the rifle brigade, the 229th antitank battery of the royal artillery and a battalion from the royal tank regiment, equipped with 21 light and 27 cruiser forces. Kings royal rifles during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. I have his dogtags and would love to get them home to his family. The kings royal rifle corps war memorial, winchester, non. In 1824 the regiment was granted by king george iv the name of the 60th, duke of york s own rifle corps in honour of their colonelinchief. His royal highnesss sword and belts were presented to the officers of the battalion by h. The kings royal rifle corps unknown binding january 1, 1967 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to ww2 you may have at home. Kings royal rifle corps military wiki fandom military wikia.
The 60th royal american regiment of foot, better known under its later name, the king s royal rifle corps, has long been associated with canada after braddocks defeat by the french and indians in 1755, authority was granted to raise a regiment of four battalions to be recruited in germany and from german colonists in north america. Annals of the kings royal rifle corps, volume 2 by lewis. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps by sir edward hutton. The kings royal rifle corps was raised in the american colonies in 1756 as. The king s royal regiment of new york played no small role in both the conflict and later by providing men and their families to help establish and expand british settlement in canada. A brief history of the king s royal rifle corps by sir edward hutton free ebook project gutenberg. A brief history of the king s royal rifle corps king s royal rifle corps on. The king s royal rifle corps was a british army infantry regiment, originally raised in north america as the royal americans, and recruited from north american colonists. King george iv, and are now in the regimental museum. A biography of the 16th battalion kings liverpool regiment in the first world war the lion and the rose.
Photos, obituaries and short service records all available to view and download. It subsequently assisted in the occupation of lydenburg 6th of september, and at the fighting in the mauchberg 9th of september, and at pilgrims rest 27th of september. In january 1803 they became an established regular regiment and were titled the 95th regiment of foot rifles. The story of the battalion centers around the experiences of eight men who. Members of kings royal rifle corps forces reunited. The inclusion of the word rifles does this by identifying the royal green jackets rifles museum with the history of the british armys first rifle regiment, the rifle brigade, through the present to the future as a part of todays regiment, the rifles, into which the royal green jackets was merged on 1 february 2007.
The rifle brigade prince consorts own was an infantry rifle regiment of the british army. It was recruited from settlers and volunteers from other regiments with the purpose of adopting an indian system of forest warfare with lighter. The kings african rifles was one of the most important of the military units raised across the british empire in africa. A history of the 16th service battalion the kings royal rifle corps by jean morris october 19, 2015 by jean morris isbn. He is attached to the khyber rifles regiment as a cover, but his real job is to prevent a holy war. Published by published by the royal green jackets, the broadway, winchester, hampshire 23 october. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Clicking on the link will take you to the results on findmypast but you will need a subscription or payperview credits to actually view the records.
The kings royal rifle corps shop the regimental shop. Start by marking the king s royal rifle corps the 60th rifles. A brief history of the kings royal rifle corps, 17551915. Digital copies of group photographs, scrapbooks, autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to ww2. Gavin watts first book on this topic, the king s royal regiment of new york 1982 has. Jun 07, 2007 burma boy is a story of a forgotten history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A sketch of the great combat on spion kop is given under the 2nd royal lancaster, and reference is also made to the 2nd scottish rifles, whose task that day was not unlike that of the 3rd king s royal rifles. An archive of first world war research information on soldiers in the king s royal rifle corps. These books provide, in many cases, the only record of men who served with the kings royal corps, certainly up until 1914. Swift and bold the story of the kings royal rifle corps in the. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. It saw service for three centuries including the first and second world wars. The annals of the kings royal rifle corps in seven. The kings royal regiment of new york played no small role in both the conflict and later by providing men and their families to help establish and expand british settlement in canada.
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