See more of the royal munster fusiliers on facebook. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton, 1986 edition, microform in english. Unit history of the royal munster fusiliers from their formation in india in 1861 until their. The munster fusiliers, now an archived website unfortunately many internal links are no longer valid including lieutenantcolonel francis david millett brown v. History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922. According to the history of the royal munster fusiliers by captain s. Irish historical militaria irish medals, badges, helmets. The period covered is 1881 until 19 which is where my data currently runs out. They trained at to fermoy, then moved to mitchelstown in november, to templemore in february 1915 and back to fermoy in may. Regimental history royal munster fusiliers association. While fusilier is derived from the 17thcentury french word fusil meaning a type of flintlock musket the term has been used in contrasting ways in different countries and at different times, including soldiers guarding artillery, various elite units, ordinary line infantry and other uses.
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. The royal munster fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the british army from 1881 to 1922. Both volumes vg but with some fraying to spine of vol 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This history is dedicated to the royal munster fusiliers, in glorious memory of their illustrious origin, the bengal european regiment, of whose honour, fame, and decorations they are the inheritors and trusted guardians.
Upton wood cemetery, hendecourtlescagnicourt, pasdecalais, france. The endpapers to both vols have stains from former tape used. If john desmond was with the battalion when it arrived in france he would have been entitled to the 191415 star, however, it is likely that not all of the battalion would have arrived in france. The royal munster fusiliers published in 18th19th century history, 20thcentury contemporary history, features, issue 1 spring 1998, volume 6. Motto spectamur agendo latin let us be judged by our acts nickname the dirty shirts. History of the guides, 18461922 2 volumes books the tanks the history of the royal tank regiment and its predecessors, heavy branch machinegun corps, tank corps and royal. 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. It was originally formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of two regiments of the former east india company.
History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to. Apr 16, 2019 the best facebook pages for the royal muster fusiliers. This history relates the story of one of the british armys fighting irish units from the middle of the. Contents unmarked, very fresh and clean, maps crisp. Dec 28, 2019 im glad to help, the royal munster fusiliers were a very fine regiment with a long and glorious history.
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. Royal munster fusiliers soldiers died in the great war, 191419. Entertaining royal munster fusiliers profiles on instagram. This series contains muster books and pay lists for the period of 1878 to 1898. Buy history of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 by captain s. The regiment was created on 1 july 1881 as a result of childers reforms by the amalgamation of the 102nd regiment of foot royal madras fusiliers and the 103rd regiment of foot royal bombay fusiliers. 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. Books available history of the royal munster fusiliers distinguished conduct medal, 191420. Ballymullen barracks in tralee was the regimental depot of the royal munster fusiliers prior to the establishment of the. History of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 captain s. He was awarded the distinguished conduct medal 2581917 rmf book. 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. Originating in india as the 101st regiment of foot.
The royal dublin fusiliers was an irish infantry regiment of the british army created in 1881, one of eight irish regiments raised and garrisoned in ireland, with its home depot in naas. I am trying to find out as much information as possible for private john desmond 5465 royal munster fusiliers, who died on 10 september 1916. Royal irish fusiliers, royal irish regiment, royal irish rifles, royal munster fusiliers, royal scots, royal scots fusiliers, royal. Royal munster fusiliers association to live in the. 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. 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. 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. If you have a passion for european and specifically irish military history, then you may well have an interest in the royal munster fusiliers. The division was a voluntary service formation of lord kitcheners new armies, created in ireland from the national volunteers, initially in september 1914, after the outbreak of the great war. William richard cox, 7959, 2nd batt royal munster fusiliers. The best facebook pages for the royal muster fusiliers. Vol 3 deals with the western front 19141918, vol 4 with turkey, bulgaria and austria 19151918.
The enlistment books contain records of soldiers serving. 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. It arrived on the western front in april, 1916, where it. The royal irish regiment and the connaught rangers had been raised in ireland from. The royal munster fusiliers association was founded in limerick in 1992 as a non profit organisation. Royal munster fusiliers soldiers died in the great. Apr 24, 2014 the royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton, 1986 edition, microform in english. Since its foundation in 1639, as the east india companys european regiment, later the 102nd royal madras fusiliers and finally, the first battalion, royal dublin fusiliers, the regiment had a long and honourable record. 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. This day was marked annually by the members of the regiment and was also t.
The regiment can trace its history back to 1652 when it was first formed as part of a private army for the east india company. Royal munster fusiliers during ww1 since 1815 the balance of power in europe had been maintained by a series of treaties. A website with information relating to the royal dublin fusiliers who had battalions which were a part of the 16th irish division. Information relating to the royal munster fusiliers new army which was part of the 16th irish division. Dec 03, 2010 the royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton. Oct, 2009 this post will look at army service numbers and the dates on which these were issued to men joining the 1st and 2nd battalions of the royal munster fusiliers. Royal munster fusiliers association to live in the hearts.
Typed transcript of handwritten original 2nd battalion royal munster fusiliers. I also include items to the royal irish and ulster rifles, royal irish fusiliers, inniskillings etc. Regimental records of the royal welsh fusiliers, vol 3 and vol 4. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 1986.
It was through the barracks gates that kerrymen enlisted for. The royal irish regiment and the connaught rangers had been raised in ireland from about 1683 and 1793 respectively, while the leinster regiment, the royal dublin fusiliers and the royal munster fusiliers had originated as canadian or indian regiments. It was through the barracks gates that kerrymen enlisted for a career in the munsters. 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. Mccance the 9th service battalion disembarked at le havre on december 20, 1915. The 16th irish division was an infantry division of the british army, raised for service during world war i.
The history of the first battalion, the royal dublin fusiliers. The royal irish regiment and the connaught rangers had been raised in ireland from about 1683 and 1793. Buy kerry and the royal munster fusiliers by drumm isbn. There are a number of very entertaining profiles on instagram that show us photographs, snapshots and videos from the earliest days of this military unit as well as how it changed and evolved throughout its history. The royal munster fusiliers and the south irish horse were disbanded in 1922 following the foundation of the irish free state.
Fusilier is a name given to various kinds of soldiers. Specialised books for the serious student of conflict. 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. National army museum has attestation books for the irish regiments. Ballymullen barracks in tralee was the regimental depot of the royal munster fusiliers prior to the establishment of the irish free state. I realise that you wont be able to collate everything by 30 december, but perhaps you can add to it. 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. While fusilier is derived from the 17thcentury french word fusil meaning a type of flintlock musket the term has been used in contrasting ways in different countries and at different times, including soldiers guarding artillery, various elite units, ordinary line infantry and. The 1 st battalion landed at gallipoli, turkey, on the 25 th of april, 1915, and remained there until the following january. Claremen in the 1st battalion of the royal munster fusiliers in ww1. I am interested in corresponding with anyone that had relatives that served in the royal munster fusiliers 18971909 in particular if those relatives served in. The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419 by martin staunton. Apr 16, 2019 instagram in particular makes learning about the royal munster fusiliers a whole lot easier.
The royal munster fusiliers in the great war, 191419. Search the enlistment books of the disbanded irish regiments. The regiment was created by the amalgamation of two british army regiments in india, the royal bombay fusiliers and royal madras fusiliers, with dublin and kildare militia units as part of the. One of eight irish regiments raised largely in ireland, it had its home depot in tralee. Royal munster fusiliers remarkable period in irelands military history ended when the british armys five southern irish regiments were disbanded in 1922. Each formed one of the new units two regular battalions. 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. The regiment was created by the amalgamation of two british army regiments in india. Their histories, long out of print, now reissued in limited, boxed editions for collectors and enthusiasts. Transcript of 2nd battalion royal munster fusiliers. History of the royal munster fusiliers by mccance captain. This british army infantry unit recruited in the southwest of ireland.
The royal munster fusiliers was a regular infantry regiment of the british army. There is a small mark to the the closed foreedge of vol i, and the last few pages have a little minor foxing. The majority of the records for the years 1878 to 1888 contain detailed pay lists with names. By using local sources, this book documents the rapidly changing political situation in kerry, how support for the conflict diminished after. Mar 19, 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. The 6th service battalion was another connaught battalion of kitcheners army.
Buy history of the royal munster fusiliers from 1861 to 1922 by s. This post will look at army service numbers and the dates on which these were issued to men joining the 1st and 2nd battalions of the royal munster fusiliers. It subsequently joined the 29th brigade, 10th irish division in county cork and in 1915 it was dispatched to gallipoli, where it fought alongside the royal dublin fusiliers and the royal munster fusiliers. Connaught rangers project gutenberg selfpublishing. Read kerry and the royal munster fusiliers by alan drumm available from rakuten kobo. The enlistment books contain records of soldiers serving in these regiments in the period 192022. History of the royal munster fusiliers by mccance captain s. A remarkable period in irelands military history ended when the british armys five southern irish regiments were disbanded in 1922. Members of the royal munster fusiliers during the boer war, c1899. The royal munster fusiliers were formed during the military reforms of 1881 by the joining of the 101st regiment of foot, the. Nov 15, 2011 hello all, im new to the forum and glad ive found it as there seems to be some very knowledgeable people on here that may be able to help me.
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