Oct 15, 2015 buy history of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 by s. Royal munster fusiliers world war 1 recommend a book. Guy warneford nightingale 18901935 military history forum. The royal irish regiment and the connaught rangers had been raised in ireland from about 1683 and 1793. Royal munster fusiliers association to live in the hearts. Books available history of the royal munster fusiliers distinguished conduct medal, 191420. The militias became the 3rd, 4th and 5th battalions. History of the royal munster fusiliers book, 1927 worldcat. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A history of the northumberland fusiliers 16741902. The royal munster fusiliers published in 18th19th century history, 20thcentury contemporary history, features, issue 1 spring 1998, volume 6. The book will give a history of the barracks from its construction in 1810 onwards, including the regiments that served there such as the royal munster fusiliers who had their headquarters in the barracks, a real coup for the town at the time. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The royal munster fusiliers association was founded in limerick in 1992 as a non profit organisation.
Both the fusilier regiments had originated as european regiments of the east india company also known as john company and. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419. Search for library items search for lists search for. It was through the barracks gates that kerrymen enlisted for a career in the munsters. There are some great published books on the 9th battalion.
Royal munster fusiliers during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. Kerry and the royal munster fusiliers uk education. They returned to britain, landing at avonmouth on the 10th of january 1915. The royal munster fusiliers were formed in 1881 by the merger of the 101st regiment of foot and the 104th regiment of foot bengal fusiliers. The regiment was established during the british army reforms of 1881 by merging two former fusilier regiments of the east india company the 101st and 104th regiments of foot. D company 9th battn royal munster fusiliers soldiers and. The book chronicles the actions of the 2nd battalion of the royal munster fusiliers in the early months of the world war. The royal regiment of fusiliers inherited a unique history and set of traditions from its four former regiments. The enlistment books contain records of soldiers serving in these regiments in the period 192022. Originating in india as the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers the munster fusiliers. I also include items to the royal irish and ulster rifles, royal irish fusiliers, inniskillings etc.
Oct, 2009 history of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 this history relates the story of one of the british armys fighting irish units from the middle of the 19th century to its disbandment on the attainment of irish independence in 1922. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This sounds like a complete contradiction, but the truth is, if youre someone that knows a lot about the military, then you know that the the royal munster fusiliers videos at youtube are some of the best examples of this famous military unit and just how many incredible things they can bring to the. Entertaining royal munster fusiliers profiles on instagram will also tell you that the unit was disbanded in 1922 when the irish free state was established, and they will also tell you that over 50% of the irish national army that was formed a year later in 1923 were members of the royal munster fusiliers at one point or another. Created in 1881 by the amalgamation of two former east india company regiments, it was disbanded in 1922 on the establishment of the irish free state. As detailed above, it was in 1881 that they became the 1st and 2nd battalions the royal munster fusiliers and this book is really an account of the conquest of india by the british. Members of the royal munster fusiliers during the boer war, c1899. History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922. The 101st, which was still abroad, became the 1st battalion and the 104th was redesignated the 2nd battalion.
Royal munster fusiliers soldiers died in the great war, 191419. William richard cox, 7959, 2nd batt royal munster fusiliers. Internet archive bookreader the history of the bengal european regiment. The books always arrive in excellent condition and if you purchase during a sale period the prices are excellent. By using local sources, this book documents the rapidly changing political situation in kerry, how support for the conflict diminished after. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton. A remarkable period in irelands military history ended when the british armys five southern irish regiments were disbanded in 1922. Originating in india as the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers the munster fusiliers subsequently served. Historical background the royal munster fusiliers were formed during the military reforms of 1881 by the joining of the 101st regiment of foot, the 104th regiment of foot and local militia units in the province of munster.
He arrived in france on the 20th of december 1915 and wrote his will on 4th of january 1916, the day before he was promoted to lance corporal. The history of the bengal european regiment, now the royal munster fusiliers and how it helped to win india. One of the most famous military units in the world is one of the most historically unknown. They joined 86th brigade, 29th division at coventry and on the 16th of march 1915 they sailed from avonmouth for gallipoli, via alexandria and mudros. The story of war and love of a royal munster fusilier, written and researched by ambroses grandson, serves as both a family memoir and a history lesson on one of the most sobering times in world history and one of the most illustrious military organizations, the royal munster fusiliers. In particular, i am looking to find out as much detail as possible on the 8th battalion. The regimental depot was located at ballymullen barracks, tralee. The royal munster fusiliers july 15, 2019 after many years of research, the long awaited book, the killing of the iron 12 which tells of the tragic events which led to the largest mass execution of british soldiers during the first world war, is now available to buy from pen and sword.
The royal munster fusiliers were representative of southern irelands military contribution to the imperial cause. Soldiers from the second battalion, royal munster fusiliers, commanded by lieutcol victor rickard, paused beside a wayside shrine near the village of rue du bois in northwest france. Entertaining royal munster fusiliers profiles on instagram. I had a look at the war diary but there isnt much information in the way of information on individual soldiers there, except those kia. Perpetuate the memory of both the regiment and all those who served in it encourage the study of its history collect and preserve items associated. Royal munster fusiliers association to live in the. Formed in 1881 by amalgamation of the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers and the 104th regiment of foot bengal fusiliers. Northumberland fusiliers 5th foot what the fusiliers did. Perpetuate the memory of both the regiment and all those who served in it encourage the study of its history collect and preserve items associated with it commemorate the men and the regiment.
The history of the bengal european regiment, now the royal munster fusiliers and how it helped to win india col. By using local sources, this book documents the rapidly changing political situation in kerry, how support for the conflict diminished after 1916, and how this change affected the. Royal munster fusiliers in the great war the wartime. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 1 edition by martin staunton the royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419. Due to the creation of the irish free state, the royal munster fusilers and royal dublin fusiliers were disbanded on 31 july 1922. The year of 1915 was one of serial failures for the british army starting with the catastrophe at gallipoli on april 25th, 1915. Described by lord dunraven in 1918 as a regiment whose bones came from bengal but whose blood and sinews were irish, it was formed from two of the honourable east india companys regiments. The history of the bengal european regiment now the royal munster fusiliers and how it helped to win india by innes, lieutcolonel p.
The enlistment books contain records of soldiers serving in these regiments in the period. Nov 15, 2011 regarding the serial number of your relative 5465, martin staunton in his master of arts thesis the royal munster fusiliers in the great war 19141919 at university college dublin, estimated the dates of enlistment with reference to regimental numbers so you could undertake further research on enlistment dates by studying this document. Irish items on offer include medals, badges and militaria relating to the disbanded irish regiments of the british army including the royal dublin fusiliers, royal munster fusiliers, the leinster regiment, 18th royal irish regiment, connaught rangers and south irish horse. An account of the 5th regiment of foot and the afghan campaigns of 18781880. Mar 01, 2010 kerry and the royal munster fusiliers examines the reasons why kerrymen enlisted during the great war, and how these citizensturnedsoldiers endured the world war they found themselves participating in. It opens in 1644 back home the civil war was at its height with a look at the political causes which led to the formation of the. The narrative covers all these events which involved the regiment in frequent fighting. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 1986. Regimental history royal munster fusiliers association.
Accompanied by the royal munster fusiliers, packed aboard the ss river clyde, the dubs landed from ships boats on the fiercely defended beach at seddelbahr. History of the royal munster fusiliers by mccance captain. Disbanded in 1922, following creation of the irish free state. The royal munster fusiliers, british army coat of arms. History of the royal munster fusiliers by mccance captain s. Mystery surrounds location of haunting image of irish. The history of the rmf has a lot of information on them. History of ballymullen barracks explored in new book. Capture of the three german lines in west of bazentinlepetit wood.
Kerry and the royal munster fusiliers uk education collection. More information about this seller contact this seller 14. History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 by. Originating in india as the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers the munster fusiliers subsequently served in the boer war. Ballymullen barracks in tralee was the regimental depot of the royal munster fusiliers prior to the establishment of the irish free state. The 1st battalion of the royal munster fusiliers and the 1st. It traced its origins to the east india companys bengal european regiment raised in 1652, which later became the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers. Can anyone recommend a book on the royal munster fusiliers in ww1. Each formed one of the new units two regular battalions. One of the appendices contains extracts from the army list between 1688 and 1900. This british army infantry unit recruited in the southwest of ireland.
The book also gives the story of the turkish defenders and the locality being invaded. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The royal munster fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the british army from 1881 to 1922. Delighted to meet with my friends from the royal munster fusiliers and the curator from charles fort, kinsale, co. Irish historical militaria irish medals, badges, helmets. The royal munster fusiliers held the home depot for their three reserve battalions at ballymullen barracks, tralee, county kerry, ireland, where since 1881 most of the regiments recruits enlisted in peacetime and received their first training before being assigned to regular battalions stationed around the uk and ireland. The bulk of this history, however, covers their this history relates the story of one of the british armys fighting irish units from the middle of the 19th century to its disbandment on the attainment of irish independence in 1922. Kerry and the royal munster fusiliers and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The 15th the kings own royal lancaster regiment 19141919. Major nightingale was born in 1890 he was born in india the son of an english engineer at the time of the raj and educated at rugby and sandhurst before being commissioned into his regiment, the 1st battalion royal munster fusiliers in the late summer of 1910. Apr 24, 2014 the royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton, 1986 edition, microform in english. In 1920, the royal welsh fusiliers was renamed as the royal welch fusiliers. This book really is an account of the conquest of india by the british.
Kerry and the royal munster fusiliers examines the reasons why kerrymen enlisted during the great war, and how these citizensturnedsoldiers endured the world war they found themselves participating in. With the royal munster fusiliers was a 2 gun section from 118 th battery, rfa, and a troop of the 15 th hussars, the divisional cavalry regiment the official history refers to 2 troops, but accounts from officers present refer to only 1 troop. Rickard wrote the history from the available official records and memoirs of the survivors of the battalion. Typescript and handwritten page entitled nominal roll of casualties killed from 2nd battalion, royal munster fusiliers.
On the formation of the royal munster fusiliers in 1881, the new 1 st battalion was stationed in halifax, nova scotia, canada, since 1878 and remained there until 1883. The munster fusiliers fought at gallipoli in world war one. Upton wood cemetery, hendecourtlescagnicourt, pasdecalais, france. In 1881 the 101st and 104th regiments and the militias were merged to form a single regimentthe royal munster fusiliers. In 1935, the northumberland fusiliers was awarded the title royal.
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. My greatgrandfather also served in the 9th battalion royal munster fusiliers. Dec 28, 2019 if you want to know more about the battalions history, then you could look at history of the royal munster fusiliers by captain s. Its historic background goes back as far as 1652, before it was reformed as part of a reorganisation of the army in 1881, from the 101st regiment of foot royal bengal fusiliers and 104th regiment of foot bengal fusiliers and the militia of munster. This history relates the story of one of the british armys fighting irish units from the middle of the 19th century to its disbandment on the attainment of irish independence in 1922. They moved to the curragh for training and in may 1915 moved to hackwood park, basingstoke, england.
Regarding the serial number of your relative 5465, martin staunton in his master of arts thesis the royal munster fusiliers in the great war 19141919 at university college dublin, estimated the dates of enlistment with reference to regimental numbers so you could undertake further research on enlistment dates by studying this document. There are a few books on amazon, but i am not sure which one would be the the most interesting and informative. There is nomore comprehensive source for military history and technology titles. The history of the bengal european regiment now the royal. Rickard dedicated the book to the dead of the 2nd battalion.
Each former regiment has an exceptional place in military history. The connaught rangers, the leinster regiment, the royal dublin fusiliers, the royal irish regiment and the royal munster fusiliers were units of the british army, which were disbanded following the establishment of the independent irish free state in 1922. Kerry and the royal munster fusiliers by alan drumm. History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to.