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. 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. [13] It then moved to India in 1932. (d.7th Jun 1917) South Staffordshire Regiment (d.4th June 1917), Pte. L/Cpl 2nd Btn. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. [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. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. Captain Kilby's heroism was acknowledged by the German defenders who erected a memorial cross at the location of his death. Details of World War II campaigns are inscribed on the lower part of the dado. 14th (Service) Btn. 8th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th Oct 1917). The National Army Museum works with a network of Regimental and Corps Museums across the UK to help preserve and share the history and traditions of the Army and its soldiers. The 38th Foot becamethe new units 1st Battalion and the 80th the 2nd. South Staffordshire Regiment during WW1 Since 1815 the balance of power in Europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. They arrived home from Gibraltar in early February 1900. Held by: The National Archives, Kew. 2nd Indian Air Supply Company, R.I.A.S.C. 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. The Regiment served in India from 1803 to 1817. Pte. Pte. 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. [19] The battalion took part in jungle fighting against the Japanese forces. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible. 2nd Battalion remained in that theatre until the end of the First World War (1914-18). It did not serve in Australia. 1st Battalion fought in Egypt in 1882 and in the Sudan in 1885 where it took part in the failed attempt to relieve Khartoum. The knotis the county symbol of Staffordshire and probably originated fromthe Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. VE Day. The battalion was mostly involved in minor skirmishes with the Boers, but suffered casualties due to disease and poor nutrition. 2nd Btn. 7th Btn. T Obrien South Staffordshire Regiment, FR Mullender South Staffordshire Regiment, MT Hubbard South Staffordshire Regiment, L Howarth South Staffordshire Regiment. 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. [13], Following the granting of independence of India in 1947, all infantry regiments in the British Army were reduced to a single regular battalion. Terms of Service apply. Letter 'Purchase of Ensigncy in 98th Foot by Mr Stafford W. Vardon 31/5/59'. On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. View this object Our In March 1837 Baker was given command of the Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Add a Name to this List 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. [21], 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. The troops were deployed widely, with detachments sent at various times to the Illawarra, Berrima, Wingello, Newcastle, Liverpool, Port Phillip, Bathurst, Cox's River, Emu Plains, Moreton Bay, Portland Bay and Port Macquarie. The regiment saw service in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. Below are just some of our members who have served at South Staffordshire Regiment. However, it can trace its history back to 1705, when a regiment known as the 38th Foot was raised in Lichfield. Charles Holland 8th Btn. 2nd Lt. 10th Btn. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 2nd Battalion spent the immediate post-war years inIreland during the War of Independence (1919-21). South Staffordshire Regiment during World War 2 WW2 Battalions of the . Kings (Liverpool) Regiment (Columns 81 & 82), 2nd Btn. (d.27th October 1914), Bonner Singleton. Reference: WO 95/2687/1. Pte. Part 8: Miscellaneous (M) Series. It was then posted to The Curragh from 1889 to 1891, before travelling to Egypt, via Aldershot, in 1893. 1st Battalion (d.1st Jul 1916), Evans Albert. [2] Militia and Rifle Volunteers of south Staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. Benefits. 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 [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. S/Mjr 6th Btn Bailey Francis Samuel. 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. [9], The 7th (Service) Battalion landed at Suvla Bay as part of the part of 33rd Brigade in the 11th (Northern) Division in August 1915. In 1958, the regiment was re-rolled to reconnaissance and equipped with Daimler and Dingo armoured cars. Our Pte. William Sharp 1st Btn. Sgt. His regimental number was 200606 and his rank was Lance Sergeant. [31], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[3]. Morgan Charles Wallace. 1st/5th Btn. In 1954, the battalion was posted to the Suez Canal zone, before being speedily dispatched to Cyprus where hostilities had broken out between the two communities on the island. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. Want to find out more about your relative's service? 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). [3] The Territorial Force was reconstituted as the Territorial Army in 1920, and the 5th and 6th battalions were reformed. [16], The 3rd and 4th (Special Reserve) battalions were placed in "suspended animation" in 1921, eventually being disbanded in 1953. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. 1st Btn. [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. 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. The cross in Tremeirchion & the memorial hall in Caerwys. 6th Btn. 66 Slater Street, Suite 1707 Ottawa, ON K1A 0P4 Canada Telephone: 613-992-3224 Fax: 613-952-6826 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 . Sgt. 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. We are now on Facebook. (Columns 66 & 39), 7th Btn Nigeria Regiment (Columns 29 & 35), 1st Btn. After the war he was posthumously awarded the Victory medal, Pte. 7th Btn. The regiment was formed in 1881 by merging the38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Footand the80th Regiment of Foot(Staffordshire Volunteers). Pte. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. Frank Howse DCM. [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. Roll 1804-1881. In 1802 it absorbed the Staffordshire Volunteers and from then on was called the 80th Regiment (Staffordshire Volunteers). [10], The 3rd, Militia battalion, was embodied in May 1900, and disembodied in December the same year. Pte (d.27th July 1944). Thoroughly enjoyed it. It returned to England in 1883. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, 893 people in our Early 19th Century records, 1946 people in our Victorian Conflicts records, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. 12th Btn. The Canadian Agency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission keeps records and registers of Canadian soldiers who died in World War I and a few records from World War II and the Korean War. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 261046 your submission is still in the queue, please do not resubmit. Major Robert Cain and Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield, both of the South Staffordshire Regiment, were among five VC recipients of the Arnhem campaign to capture key bridges during the Second World . (d.7th April 1916) Andrews Wilfred Arthur. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.13th July 1918), Pte. In 1939, the size of the Territorial Army was doubled, with duplicate 2/6th and 7th battalions being formed. 2nd Battalion (d.17th February 1917), Nicholls Joseph. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. 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. History: The war memorial for the South Staffordshire Regiment was unveiled on 30th September 1922 by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire- Right Hon. If you have any unwanted Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. When their battalion was attacked, Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg, and the rest of the crew were either killed or badly wounded. Pte. (d.9th November 1916), Fullwood Joseph. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x UK Army:"SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT MESS DRESS BUTTONS" (Small, 15mm, WW1 Era) at the best online prices at eBay! Library contains many many diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Enoch Shepherd MM. Email: attendant@staffordshireregimentmuseum.com. (d.12th Oct 1917), Jackson Franklin. Pte. [28] The 1st Battalion moved to its final posting, in Germany, in September 1957. L/Cpl. WW2 Records. The South Staffordshire Regiment in the trenches at Wolverghem, Belgium, c1915. While in Gibraltar, new colours were presented to the battalion by King George V on 31 January 1912. 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. Privacy Policy and This infantry regiment was raised in 1705. The South Staffordshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence for only 68 years. The Staffordshire Yeomanry reformed as an armoured regiment in 1947 with Comet tanks. The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. The Staffordshire Regiment officially gained its title in 1959, when he North and South Staffordshire Regiments amalgamated. It records service of the Regiment giving details of stations at which employed, dates of arrival and departure from these stations, and military operations. 9th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 57 & 93), 1st Btn. Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project have lost contact with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. The battalion returned to England in 1911. [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. See details. His body was eventually found on 19 February 1929 and interred at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt. [15] It was evacuated from Gallipoli in December 1915 and moved to Egypt before landing in France in July 1916 for service on the Western Front. Alcock Bertram Victor. L/Sgt. archive update form Thought the presentation & interpretation made the subject accessible". On 20 September 1944, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a 6-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek. [9] The 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion landed at Le Havre as part of the 7th Brigade in the 25th Division in October 1917 also for service on the Western Front. [25], Lance-Sergeant John Daniel Baskeyfield of 2nd Battalion was also awarded the Victoria Cross. 8th (Service) Btn. 2,168 of the 200,000 who served in the Royal Canadian Navy. (d.12th Apr 1918), Hammond Sidney. In 1881 the 80th Regiment merged with the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment (which had originally been raised in Lichfield in 1705). South Staffordshire Regiment, L/Cpl. 2nd Btn. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google (d.1st July 1915), Hollister Elijah. This infantry unit was raised in 1881 and continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Waless). On line, those who knew the answers wanted to be paid for their services. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award available to the armed forces for gallantry in action with the enemy. Pte. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page. (d.12th October 1917), Potterton Edward. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (Columns 21 & 22), 4th Btn. Such a life influencing legacy. Want to know what life was like during the War? This information will help us make improvements to the website. (d.5th Oct 1918), Cresswell Albert Joseph. Pte. Jewry Book of Honour. Lancashire Fusiliers (Columns 20 & 50), 1st Btn. The South Staffordshire Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, active between 1881 and 1959. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.3rd July 1916), L/Sgt. The British airborne forces, during the Second World War, consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the airlanding battalions, and from 1944 the Special Air Service Troops. 7th Btn. The battalion was subsequently involved in the defeat of Arab forces at Kirbekan. The number of deaths totalled 44,090. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The South Staffordshire Regiment. Later that year, they were stationed with the British Army of the Rhine in West Germany. Soldiers from the regiment killed a number of civilians in the North King Street area. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. (d.12th April 1918), Fullwood Joseph. He saw action at Hooge and was involved in the attack on Hohenzollern redoubt in October of that year. Sgt. Kings Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment (Columns 41 & 46), 1st Btn. [4][5], The 1st Battalion (the former 38th) was sent to Egypt in 1882 as part of the British invasion of the country. 8th Battalion (d.9th Aug 1916), McNally Michael. A Coy. It served in several campaigns, including the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. However, in October 1917 the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion landed at Le Havre to join 7th Brigade in 25th Division for service on the Western Front in the last year of the war. His residence at the time of his death was 31 Poole Street, Walsall. Vale. Letter from Major R.H.W. Third Edition, published 1998. Fax: 01543 434 391. The South Staffordshire Regimentinherited it as a badge from both its predecessor units. 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. 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 . The division performed well and was considered by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery as one of the best in the 21st Army Group. He had told the army he was 18 when in fact he was 16! In 1954, the battalion was posted to the Suez Canal zone, before being speedily dispatched to Cyprus where hostilities had broken out between the two communities on the island. Pte. The FamilySearch Library has some World War II records, mostly selected unit histories. The Regiment served in the First Sikh War (1845-1846), the Second Burmese War (1852-1853), the Central Indian Campaign (1858) and the Zulu Wars (1879). The 12th Battalion was converted to 91st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and served with the 4th Infantry Division. Capt. Records of South Staffordshire Regiment from other sources. (d.20 September 1944), Harper Leonard William. It was originally made from the bronze cannon captured during the Crimean War (1854-1856). They took part in Operation Market Garden, and played a significant part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. [23] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. He held the post until his death in 1848. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. [9], The 2nd Battalion (the former 80th) was stationed in British India in 1881, soon moving to Tralee in Ireland, where it was involved in actions against Irish nationalists. D Coy. [24], The regiment raised six other battalions before and during the war but these were used mainly in home defence roles or training units for the battalions overseas, or converted to other roles such as the 14th Battalion which was raised at Hereford racecourse in July 1940 was sent to guard the beaches at Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea. [20] The battalion joined 50th Indian Parachute Brigade, part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. Exclusive Collections. Search The Records. Richard was killed in the assault aged just 18. It served with the British Army until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment. To find out more about how we collect, store and use your personal information, read our Privacy Policy. 2nd Btn. View Catalogue Record. However, the regiment was disbanded in August 1943. 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 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. 24,525 of the 709,000 who served in the Canadian Army. Not being tight, but still getting back on my feet after being made redundant some 12 months prior, I was reluctant to pay the fees, although they were reasonable. Isaac Charles 1st/5th Btn. Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. Biographical material relating to members of the regiment and its predecessors; personal papers of Lt George Archer-Shee; ephemera relating to the regiment, including press cuttings, cards, menus and programmes; material relating to the time spent by the 80th in Australia and New Zealand (1838-1845), in India and the far east (19th-20th century), in South Africa (1877-1880), including material relating to the Zulu War (1879), in Ireland (1872-1923), time spent by the regiment in Sicily (1943-1944), and the 80th during the first World War; correspondence relating to the 80th Glider badge; material relating to the involvement of the 80th at Arnhem; material relating to battles, battle honours and regimental stations, to the OCA and Dinner Club, the uniform, the depot, to honours, awards and medals, and to the band. George Dean 7th Btn. L/Sgt. (original). [14] They then landed at Le Havre in February 1917 for service on the Western Front. 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. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context. Arranged by date of enlistment, from 1804 to 1881, the roll gives the name of every soldier in the Regiment, his age at the time of enlistment, height at the time of enlistment, previous occupation and place of birth. Let us. This infantry unit was raised in 1756. [22] The 7th Battalion was part of 176th Brigade and the 5th, 1/6th and 2/6th were in 177th Brigade. At first it was awarded only to British Army . Want to find out more about your relative's service? This site uses cookies. Catalogue description North Staffordshire Regiment This record is held by Staffordshire Regiment Museum See contact details Have you found an error with this catalogue description? In terms of casualties, overall the British involvement in Palestine between September 1945 and June 1948 cost 754 Army personnel their lives, making it the fourth greatest loss of life for the British Army post Second World War. [25], 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. (d.6th Aug 1944) Paddock Edward Phillip. /ENAMEL) (PENDE. Regimental Museums: survey of MS collections, NRA 40725 Pte. PRIVATE Served from 1939 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Thomas O'Reilly PRIVATE Served from 1937 - 1945 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Stan Burrows PTE Served from 1942 - 1946 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment Ernie Lloyd CPL Served from 1952 - 1955 Served in South Staffordshire Regiment John Millington 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. South Staffordshire Regiment (d.12th May 1917). 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. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. Pte. [13], In 1935, the South Staffordshire Regiment was granted the distinction of a badge backing of buff-coloured Brown Holland material. - South Staffordshire Regiment during the Great War -. 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. '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. 23 Territorial and Volunteer battalions. Cpl. L/Cpl. Arranged by date of enlistment. 6th Gurkha Rifles (Columns 36 & 63), 1st Btn. Following the end of the war, the 11th Battalion was posted to the Middle East where it was disbanded. [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. Which of the following was anickname of the South Staffordshire Regiment? 10th Battalion, Thompson Edgar Wylde. The division was sent to France in late June 1944 to fight in the Battle for Caen. Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC MC 2nd Btn. 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. 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. Soldiers from the regiment murdered 16 unarmed men and boys in the infamous North King Street Massacre. Harry Herbert Bullock 1st Btn. The South Staffords were to amalgamate with the North Staffordshire Regiment, and to become part of the new administrative Mercian Brigade.