2 October 1940 Strength Increase of 1/6th Battalion Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surreys), Boston Li

The War Diary of the 1/6th Battalion Queen’s Royal Regiment (West Surreys), in the Battalion Orders Part 1, for 2 October 1940 shows a “Strength Increase” from the I.T.C. Queen’s Royal Regiment, Guildford. It is an extensive list, containing my great uncle, and out of interest I have decided to copy the entry here and attempt to provide information on what happened to those personnel, gleaned from the diary images for the period to end 1943 and other sources.

“3. STRENGTH INCREASE
The undermentioned men are posted from the I.T.C. Queen’s Royal Regiment, Guildford on 2nd October 1940. Taken on strength and posted to Coys as stated.
H.Q. COY.
For duty with No. 2 Platoon.
6098761 Pte. Applegate J.
6099243 Pte. Feetham J.
6098811 Pte. Fullman W.
6098850 Pte. Lewis H.
6099274 Pte. Owen R.
6098888 Pte. Sanders D.
For duty with No. 5 Platoon.
6098759 Pte. Allen E.
6099126 Pte. Baxter H.
6098824 Pte. Hare W.
6099164 Pte. White W.
For duty with No. 6 Platoon.
6099215 Pte. Anning W.
6099128 Pte. Boreham C.
6099158 Pte. Rubenstein B.
6099162 Pte. Valentine E.
For duty with the Intelligence Section.
6099220 Pte. Boulton S.
6098787 Pte. Chapman A.

A. Coy.
6099217 Pte. Bahr R.W.
6099216 Pte. Bahr R.S.
6098790 Pte. Churchouse W.
6099265 Pte. Lewis S.
6099291 Pte. Speller F.
6098917 Pte. Wakefield T.
6098834 Pte. Holmes L.
6098767 Pte. Barker A.
6098769 Pte. Batt S.
6099127 Pte. Belsham E.
6089945 Pte. Benton G.
6098771 Pte. Bestford F.
6099571 Pte. Bolger P.
6098779 Pte. Bryant R.
6098784 Pte. Carter G.
6098795 Pte. Cox J.
6099224 Pte. Cobbett J.
6098786 Pte. Chandler L.
6091715 Pte. Chapman N.
6091670 Pte. Coppard A.
6098796 Pte. Dale C.
6099233 Pte. Dyer G.
6098799 Pte. Doyle A.
6102629 Pte. Dunne J.
6099238 Pte. Erler W.
6098804 Pte. Elliot A.
6099562 Pte. Egan J.

B. Coy.
6099246 Pte. Gange A.
6098816 Pte. Goodman F.
6091364 Pte. Greenfield C.
6099140 Pte. Griffiths C.
6099138 Pte. Gaylor R.
6088666 Pte. Gair N.
6098436 Pte. Harcher E.
6098826 Pte. Harvey F.
6098828 Pte. Hawkins T.
6099259 Pte. Hooker A.
6099142 Pte. Hughes H.
6098827 Pte. Hatch T.
6098371 Pte. Hutchins E.

C. Coy.
6098777 Pte. Brown E.
6090108 Pte. Bird W.
6099225 Pte. Cook H.
6098792 Pte. Codling R.
6099236 Pte. Elms F.
6099245 Pte. French C.
6098832 Pte. Hobbs R.
6099024 Pte. Risbridger E.
6099293 Pte. Stevens C.
6099223 Pte. Cable K.A.
6098542 Pte. Woolnough T.
6098836 Pte. James F.
6099145 Pte. Jones H.
6097037 Pte. King W.
6098843 Pte. James F.
6098847 Pte. Lacey S.
6098849 Pte. Leggett C.
6098859 Pte. Mears T.
6098858 Pte. McGrain T.
6099270 Pte. Matthews F.
6100202 Pte. Moore D.
6099147 Pte. Mansfield C.
6098868 Pte. Myers G.
6098857 Pte. May G.
6099269 Pte. Martin E.
6099271 Pte. Miller W.
6095072 Pte. Marshall F.
6099267 Pte. McGregor F.
6098874 Pte Caman A.

D. Coy.
6100306 Pte. Milton J.
6099275 Pte. Page E.
6099279 Pte. Pozzi W.
6098691 Pte. Port C.
6099277 Pte. Patrick F.
6099264 Pte. Ruffles R.
6098885 Pte. Riesco D.
6098881 Pte. Race W.
6088265 Pte. Reed W.
6099281 Pte. Ramsell N.
6098893 Pte. Shea G.
6098897 Pte Smith F.
6098886 Pte. Sanders E.
6099286 Pte. Smithers B.
6099285 Pte. Shotter A.
6098908 Pte. Tranckle H.
6098912 Pte. T??er A. (The thread used to bind the file has obscured the name, I hope to clarify this as I go. Name clarifed to Tyler,)
6099296 Pte. Twiner V.
6098919 Pte. Warner C.
6098920 Pte. Warwick K.
6098926 Pte. Wilkins G.
6099289 Pte. Wallwyn P.
6098929 Pte. Wright W.
6098916 Pte. Walker J.
6098923 Pte. Welsh J.

 

From Battalion Orders No. 129, 16 November 1940

Wadhurst, Sussex

16 November 40 6. AWARDS
6099217 Pte. Bahr R.W. "C" Coy - awarded 14 days C.B. and deprived 8 days pay by the Commanding Officer on 16 Nov 40 for "When on active service Absent without leave from 2230hrs 10 Nov 40 until reporting to the Orderly Sgt. At 1935hrs 14 Nov 40 (3 days 21hrs 5mins)" Forfeits 4 days pay by R.W.

 

From CWGC:

Name: BAHR, ROBERT SAMUEL
Initials: R S
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 30
Date of Death: 01/10/1942
Service No: 6099216
Additional information: Son of Abel William and Helen Marion Bahr, of Weybridge, Surrey.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXVII. C. 14.
Cemetery: EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

 

From CWGC:

Name: FULLMAN, WILLIAM
Initials: W G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 02/10/1942
Service No: 6098811
Additional information: Son of Benjamin Edwin and Edith May Fullman; husband of Margaret Fullman, of Gateshead, Co. Durham.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XIII. C. 7.
Cemetery: EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945:

Name: William Fullman
Given Initials: W G
Rank: Private
Death Date: 2 Oct 1942
Number: 6098811
Birth Place: London SE
Residence: London SE
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Middle East
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From Battalion Orders Part I No. 113 28th October 1940, Pontefract, Yorkshire

2. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
6087709 Pte Simpson F and 6099158 Pte Rubenstein B "HQ" Coy. will be transferred to "A" Coy from tomorrow 29 Oct 1940.


From Battalion Orders Part I, No 130, 18 nov 1940, Wadhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent


2. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
(a) The undermentioned personnel of Coys as stated are transferred to "HQ" Coy. With effect from today, 18 Nov 40, for duty with the Carrier Platoon: -
"A" Coy.
6099158 Pte. Rubenstein B.
6091451 Pte. Hourigan J.
"B" Coy.
6469077 Pte. Underwood W.
6468933 Fitzgerald M.
"C" Coy.
6469017 Pte. Bender H.
6089990 Pte. Collins W.
"D" Coy.
6469098 Pte. Hill J.
6469001 Pte. Phillips F.

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No. 102, 14 October 1940, Boston, Lincolnshire

POSTINGS OTHER RANKS
(b) The undermentioned W.O. and men were posted to I.T.C., Queen's Royal Regiment, Guildford on 14th October 1940 and struck off strength with effect from 15th October 1940: -
6756725 PSM. Newman P.R. "HQ" Coy.
6098804 Pte. Elliott A. "A" Coy
6091715 Pte. Chapman E. "A" Coy.

 

From CWGC:

Name: DYER, GEORGE FRANK
Initials: G F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 28/09/1943
Service No: 6099233
Additional information: Husband of Gladys Violet Dyer, of Witley, Surrey.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. D. 36.
Cemetery: SALERNO WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:
Name: George Dyer
Given Initials: G F
Rank: Private
Death Date: 29 Aug 1943
Number: 6099233
Birth Place: Surrey
Residence: Surrey
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Italy
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From CWGC:

Name: HAWKINS, THOMAS GEORGE
Initials: T G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 25/10/1942
Service No: 6098828
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 53.
Memorial: ALAMEIN MEMORIAL


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:

Name: Thomas Hawkins
Given Initials: T G
Rank: Corporal
Death Date: 25 Oct 1942
Number: 6098828
Birth Place: London E
Residence: London E
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Middle East
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From CWGC:

Name: HUTCHENS, ERIC FRANK
Initials: E F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 30/09/1943
Service No: 6098371
Additional information: Son of Louisa H. Nobes, of Soberton, Hampshire.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. B. 8.
Cemetery: SALERNO WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:

Name: Eric Hutchens
Given Initials: E F
Rank: Lance Corporal
Death Date: 30 Sep 1943
Number: 6098371
Birth Place: Southampton
Residence: Southampton
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: North Africa
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From Battalion Orders Part I, No. 126, 11th November 1940, Wadhurst, Sussex:


6. APPOINTMENTS.
The undermentioned men are appointed ACTING UNPAID Lance Corporals with effect from today 11 Nov 40 and will be appointed Paid Lance Corporals as and when the vacancies occur: -
6099236 Pte. Elms F. "C" Coy.
6099251 Pte. Rack E. "C" Coy.
6499154 Pte. Noakes J. "C" Coy.
On ALL military documents, returns etc, the above personnel will always be shown as PRIVATES.

 

From the Battalion Orders Part I, No. 121 7 November 1940, Wadhurst, Sussex.

4. POSTINGS.
(c)The undermentioned men will proceed to I.T.C. The Queen's Royal Regiment Guildford, on 9 Nov 40 and will be struck off strength with effect from 10 Nov 40: -

6098886 Pte. Sanders E.
"D" Coy
6099245 Pte. French C.
"C" Coy


These men will proceed by the 0916hrs train from Wadhurst Station changing at Tonbridge and Redhill. They will report to the Orderly Room at 0830hrs 9 Nov 40 fully equipped and will each carry 50rds S.A.A. and 3 blankets per man. The unexpired portion of rations will be taken.

T.O. will arrange transport to Wadhurst Station.

All Coy. Documents will be forwarded to the Orderly Room by 0830hrs 9 Nov 40.

 

From CWGC:

Name: HOBBS, RONALD ARTHUR
Initials: R A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 23/10/1944
Service No: 6098832
Additional information: Son of Arthur Robert and Florence Ruth Hobbs, of South Chingford, Essex.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 2. D. 9.
Cemetery: UDEN WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:
Name: Ronald Hobbs
Given Initials: R A
Rank: Corporal
Death Date: 23 Oct 1944
Number: 6098832
Birth Place: Essex
Residence: Essex
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From CWGC:

Name: KING, WALTER GEORGE
Initials: W G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: between 24/10/1942 and 25/10/1942
Service No: 6097037
Additional information: Son of Alfred and Alice Maud King, of Blackbrook, Surrey.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Column 55.
Memorial: ALAMEIN MEMORIAL


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945

Name: Walter King
Given Initials: W G
Rank: Private
Death Date: Oct 1942
Number: 6097037
Birth Place: Surrey
Residence: Surrey
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Middle East
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From CWGC:

Name: MAY, GEORGE HENRY
Initials: G H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 30/09/1943
Service No: 6098857
Additional information: Son of Henry George and Emily Rebecca May, of Barking, Essex.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. B. 10.
Cemetery: SALERNO WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:

Name: George May
Given Initials: G H
Rank: Private
Death Date: 30 Sep 1943
Number: 6098857
Birth Place: Essex
Residence: Essex
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Italy
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From CWGC:

Name: MARTIN, ERNEST HENRY
Initials: E H
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 1/6th Bn.
Age: 27
Date of Death: 25/10/1942
Service No: 6099269
Additional information: Son of Ernest Henry and Rose May Martin, of Chilworth, Surrey.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: XXI. H. 10.
Cemetery: EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY


From UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:

Name: Ernest Martin
Given Initials: E H
Rank: Lance Corporal
Death Date: 25 Oct 1942
Number: 6099269
Birth Place: Surrey
Residence: Surrey
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Middle East
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

From the Battalion Orders Part I, No. 107, 19th October, 1940, Boston Lincolnshire:

8. APPOINTMENTS
6099277 Pte. Patrick F. "D" Coy. is appointed Lance Corporal with effect from 3/10/40

 

From The Battalion Orders Part I, No. 114., 29th October 1941, Pontefract, Yorks:

5. AWARDS
6088625 Pte. Reed W. "D" Coy. awarded 8 days C.B. by the Commanding Officer on 28 Oct 1940 for "When on active service, 1. having a dirty badge and buttons on the Coy. Cmds. Drill Parade. 2. being absent from billets whilst a billet orderly."

 

From CWGC:

Name: WILKINS, GEORGE ALBERT
Initials: G A
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Unit Text: 2/7th Bn.
Age: 30
Date of Death: 11/05/1943
Service No: 6098926
Additional information: Son of Ernest and Ellen Matilda Wilkins, of Canning Town, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. E. 9.
Cemetery: ENFIDAVILLE WAR CEMETERY


From the UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939 - 1945:

Name: George Wilkins
Given Initials: G A
Rank: Private
Death Date: 11 May 1943
Number: 6098926
Birth Place: London E
Residence: London E
Branch at Enlistment: Infantry
Theatre of War: Middle East
Regiment at Death: Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Branch at Death: Infantry

 

6099216 Pte. Bahr R. S./6099217 Pte. Bahr R.W./6099562 Pte. Egan J./6099127 Pte. Belsham E./6099571 Pte. Bolger P.

From the Battalion Part 1 Orders, No. 130, 18 Nov 1940, Wadhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent:
2. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
(b) The undermentioned personnel of "A" Coy. Are transferred to "C" Coy. With effect from today, 18 Nov 1940: -

2567259 Sgt. Stainsby A.
6093369 L/C. Stainer W.
6092668 Cpl. Penfold R.
5497420 L/C Boniface J.
6469016 Pte. Barnard S.
6089945 Pte. Benton G.
6089919 Sgt. Hayes F.
6089352 L/C Blanchard W.
6092619 Cpl. Ridley G.
6098873 Pte. Baker S.
6099127 Pte. Bellsham E.
6099571 Pte. Bolger P.
6088658 Pte. Davison T.
6090421 Pte. Evans G.
6093950 Pte. Hampshire A.
6093413 Pte. Jinks A.
6093817 Pte. Lawrence L.
6093901 Pte. Mundy L.
6469145 Pte. Neary G.
6099216 Pte. Bahr R. S.
6099217 Pte. Bahr R.W.
6091576 Pte. Ford A.
6469050 Pte. Schroder J.
6091670 Pte. Coppard A.
6468950 Pte. Ballard J.
6468956 Pte. Bevan A.
6468957 Pte. Beveridge W.
6468965 Pte. Brown A.
6469004 Pte. Cunningham V.
6468972 Pte. Dore G.
6102629 Pte. Dunne J.
6468976 Pte. Dyer W.
6468990 Pte. George S.
6093922 Pte. Glover J.
6468995 Pte. Moore C.
6093822 Pte. Westell S.
6090117 Pte. Freeman W.
6092718 Pte. Ruskin W.
5622006 Pte. Shaddick E.
6089202 Pte. Goodday J.
6099562 Pte. Egan J.
6098796 Pte. Dale T.
6089925 Pte. Payne J.

 

6099215 Pte. Anning W./6099162 Pte. Valentine E./6099128 Pte. Boreham C./6099138 Pte. Gayler R./6099140 Pte. Griffiths C./

From the Battalion Part 1 Orders, No. 130, 18 Nov 1940, Wadhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent:

2. INTER COMPANY TRANSFERS
(c) The undermentioned personnel of Coys, as stated are transferred to "A" Coy. (Queen's Squadron) with effect from today, 18 Nov 40: -

"HQ" Coy.
6756740 Sgt. Garrand A.
6088271 Pte. Harrington J.
6092484 Pte. Campbell J.
5621938 Pte. Furneaux P.
5621971 Pte. Manning D.
6099215 Pte. Anning W.
6087932 Pte. Goldie A.
6092685 Pte. Burton C.
6099128 Pte. Boreham C.
6084419 Cpl. Harman G.
5621968 Pte. Lays E.
6093863 Pte. Searle A.
6089819 Pte. Self E.
6089987 Pte. Brunsden J.
6099162 Pte. Valentine E.
5494504 Pte. Huelin D.
6088607 Pte. Creasey A.
6089056 Pte. Roff T.
6090140 Pte. Williamson J.
6089261 Pte. Mitchell A.
6094477 Pte. Turner C. N.
6469037 Pte. Whitthread A.

"B" Coy.
6094265 Pte. Furlonger G. J.
6099138 Pte. Gaylor R.
6099140 Pte. Griffiths C.
6469123 Pte. Levene L.
6469142 Pte. Medlet F.

"C" Coy.
6084836 Sgt. Jackson W.
6468996 Pte. Gregory J.
6091524 Pte. Warner R.
6469114 Pte. Kirby G.
6469151 Pte. Noakes J.
5621982 Pte. Ough M.W.
6093831 Pte. Hawkins W.

"D" Coy.
6093459 Cpl. Walton S.
6469162 Pte. Peck S.
6468465 Pte. Ford H.
6094440 Pte. Huggett T.
6469158 Pte. Ottoway D.
6469181 Pte. Ruddell J.
6469036 Pte. Russell J.