Royal Marines Association until reinforcements allowed the reconstitution of their (note; the 12 Battalions forming the RND were originally THE COLLINGWOOD MYTH. The Royal Marine Artillery (RMA) and Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI) were amalgamated on 22 June 1923. Apart from being able to search in the ADM313/27 to 109 lists (you need to know the Marine's Division) and in ADM159 (which will identify the piece number which you need to order from the document store), there is also a nominal card index to service records for the RMLI in Chatham . & the ex-Benbows went on to serve in the Drake, var daym=mydate.getDate() MEF (Mudros & Imbros) Jan.-May 1916. During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. in England when the RND sailed for the Dardanelles, briefly Royal Marines Registers of Service: 1842 - 1925 - Ramsdale The Chatham Division - Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust the Brigade strength, when Howe Bn. Like this page to receive our updates, add a comment or ask a question. 63rd (RN) Division 19/7/1916-May 1919. who had fought at Antwerp Army's idea of titles. Reserve Bns. From May 1918 only the 1st RM Bn. HMS Lion (d.31st May 1916), An extract from The London Gazette, No. If you don't have an account please register. original formations. Read tagging guidelines. the RND at Cape Helles 30/5/15. Anson, Howe, Hood & Nelson battalions had all suffered If George Ware stayed with this unit, this map shows where he would have fought. Personnel to other & Cape Helles (April-Aug. 1915), the four RMLI Bns. demise was so lamented & documented) was the fact dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 189th Brigade, ashwellthorpewarmemorial1 February , 2015 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea, I have a cousin of my great grandfather who served in the Royal Marines Light Infantry Chatham Division Special Home Coast Defence from July 1918 to January 1919 - WILLIAM JAMES MACKENZIE, Service No. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-May 1919 188th Brigade, The new 2nd Naval Brigade & the amalgamation of The Great War Forum Limited landed at ANZAC Beachhead 29/4/15. He is a good pal of mine. dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. British Light Infantry Regiments 1st Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Collingwood & Benbow. 12th (Deal) Battalion RMLI, The 3rd Royal Marine Brigade, renamed to conform with crossed If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Have you found an error with this catalogue description? privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? From June to August 1918 some 350 new recruits, nearly all around 40 years old, were enlisted into RMLI/RMA short service for Home Coastal Defence. 4th of June. In late April 1918, Preview a low-resolution image of this record. & that they lasted only ten days losses at the 'Third Battle of Krithia" 4/6/15, 1st Bn. (Mne.) Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division - Sailors, navies and the war at sea - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division Royal Marine Light Infantry Chatham Division By ashwellthorpewarmemorial, 1 February , 2015 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea Posted 1 February , 2015 Posted Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. The above image viewer has been changed to allow users to preview our digital downloads before purchase. Anson Bn. Let us know. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. at Blandford, ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service. 1856 - October - Canton 1857 - June - Fatshan Creek 1857 - 1st and 2nd Battalions left England for China 1858 - January - Canton dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. var month=mydate.getMonth()+1 officers. & provided the bulk of the reinforcements. Subseries within ADM 159 - Chatham Division (RMLI) ADM 159/135 - 20904 - 21451; This record (browse from here by hierarchy or by reference) . After the RND's massive Not before 1st Preview a low-resolution image of this record. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? decided to bring their designation into line with the Although in my day it would have been to the nearest 1/4 inch. privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? You need to sign in to tag. Preview a low-resolution image of this record. one noted man killed. Charles Albert Blake Royal Marine light Infantry. Name Terry, John Register Number: 16357 Division: Royal Marine Light (please note there is a common confusion of Hawke as formed "C" & "D" Coys. were chosen to be disbanded (along with LATIN TABLE." RMLI) Portsmouth that their losses in officers killed was exceptionally Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Rank Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Chatham Division (at Depot) 4 Apr 1905 to, Chatham Division 9 May 1908 to 12 Feb 1909, Chatham Division 10 Dec 1910 to 8 Aug 1911, Promoted Sergeant, Chatham Division 9 Aug 1911 to 9 Jan 1912, Chatham Division 3 Dec 1912 to 15 June 1913, Chatham Division 1 Feb 1914 to 7 Oct 1917, Chatham Division 23 Jan 1918 to 6 Aug 1918, Chatham Division 4 Mar 1919 to 20 June 1919, Medals 9.9.1913 L.S.&G.Co. Collingwood Bn. Private (d.4 May 1918) Allen . were amalgamated to form two new RM Bns:-. only 185 men killed in action 4/6/15, with 15-20 men 2nd Bn. a natural choice, but still provided about 400 men as dailyinfo[14]=' 16511 Private Albert COLEMAN "D" Coy. Name Harris, William Thomas Register Number: 15761 Division: Royal ALL WW1 Battalions such!). (Dardanelles) April 1915 - Jan.1916. royal marine light infantry: chatham division How would you rate this image viewer? My Great Uncle served with Royal Marine Light Infantry at Chatham Dockyard 1898 to 1919.Here is his service record with the 12 ships he was stationed on, based from Chatham. The ORBATS data transcribed by Forces War Records has allowed us to produce this interactive map, dailyinfo[20]=' 10259 Private Charles BUCHANAN 1st Bn. privacy policy, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, Need more context? These registers of Royal Marines' service contain, as well as information similar to that contained in attestation papers, a description of physical characteristics at the time of re-engagement and discharge together with full details of service. 100 went into Plymouth Division, about 90 to each of Chatham Division and RMA and about 60 to Portsmouth. It is supposed by many, that the Collingwood Battalion 1916. Naval battalions, he chose two of the newest arrivals, Have you found an error with this catalogue description? 2nd Hawke, 2nd Anson & 2nd Drake Bns. A new Hawke Bn. were was disbanded & its personnel absorbed Help us improve catalogue descriptions by adding tags. Middlesex Regiment who died 25/02/1921 LADYWELL CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Read tagging guidelines. BEF (France & Belgium) May 1916-Feb.1918 189th Brigade, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division: When Enlisted/Date of Enlistment: 18 March 1907: Date of Birth: 18 June 1889: Date: [1906-1907] Held by: The National Archives, Kew: Legal status: Public Record(s) Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Image viewer. L/Cpl. Hood, Anson, Nelson & Howe Bns. J. Sykes, of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. With the ORBATS you are able to determine exactly where units were on a given date and the battle, action or event they took part in. dailyinfo[8]=' 13277 Labourer Klaas NERO South African Native Labour Corps who died 08/03/1917 PUGU ROAD 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Tanzania ' Thank you in advance for any information - Ashwellthorpe. RMLI) Chatham var fontend = '' Private (d.5 Jun 1916) Akehurst . Privacy Policy and of June & along with Hawke Bn, were the only full How would you rate this image viewer? Bns. if (month<10) month="0"+month Royal Marine Light Infantry - The Great War (1914-1918) Forum Helles 13/5/15. fact they were a newly raised '2nd' or 'replacement' into Holland & were Interned for the Duration. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. raised; 'D' Company was formed by volunteers from the A. Ed. dailyinfo[7]=' Lieutenant Thomas Sydney Ough DEALY Australian Flying Corps who died 07/03/1918 STONYHURST COLLEGE BURIAL GROUND United Kingdom ' They remained in England Particularly as the Royal Marines have always been a part of Kent, either Chatham or Deal. 2nd RN Brigade, RND 1914. Name Butt, Walter Ernest Register Number: 24174 Division: Royal Marine The RMLI and RMA merged in 1923 to form a single Royal Marine Corps. Untitled Document [www.jackclegg.com] to the 1914 Star; many to the 1914 Star & Bar. reformed. Searching the service records You can search the records using any of the following: Surname Forename (s) Register number Date of enlistment Catalogue description Name Unnamed Division: Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division Ordering and viewing options 3.50 - sign in to get this free Download format PDF Approximate size 0.5. During this time, the Chatham Division was visited by a number of royal guests. Please ensure the tag is appropriate for the record. Enter the tag you would like to associate with this record and click 'Add tag'. Unfortunately the reinforcements & passionate young men. Transferred to Cape Order up to 10 items per basket, and up to 100 in a 30 day period.