2nd. Tyneside Scottish 1914-18

[bykerlads]

It's interesting that your man came from Huddersfield- the very large majority of local men joined the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, as did my grandfathers who came from Huddersfield / Holme Valley- most unusual for a Hudds lad to serve in any other regiment, I gather. Did he have links with the North east?

[jackski]

I'm not aware of any link to the North East at all. Very strange! Having said that, another soldier linked to my family was born and lived near Sheffield but joined the Cameron Highlanders!!
Jacky

[JoHunter]

Thanks for contributions- v. usefull.
Does anyone know to which regiments the few surviving Tyneside Scottish soldiers were transfered after the battallion was disbanded in ?1916. This info. would help us identify which Medal Card record belongs to "our" Joseph West.
Are the Service Records for the Tyneside Scottish still extant at Kew? I know that many records were burnt in WW2 but am unsure if this applies to the T/S's.

This may be a late reply, but there maybe some info you're looking for on here
http://www.warpath.orbat.com/regts/nor_fus.htm

I think this is taken from the information held at the Northumberland Fusiliers Museum at Alnwick Castle

[bykerlads]

Thanks, JoHunter- have noted the info- it will add to the picture of our Joseph's war service.

PS- if anyone is visting the records' office at Kew, please let me know- just in case you have time to have a look for Joe's Service Records.

[shinglma]

I had a relative in the Tyneside Scottish.
L/CPL James Cowie B Company 20th Battalion Northumberland Fusliers.

Bobfog

You probably know this already but he is commemorated on the war memorial in Bothal Village.  So too is my great uncle.  I have transcribed this war memorial and the entries can be found here:

http://www.resthepast.co.uk/warmemorials/bothal.html

Hope this is of interest.



Mike Shingleton

[JonathanR]

Hi Jo - i actually want to ask a question about the Sheen/Stewart book about the Tyneside Scottish but I see that topic is locked - any particular reason?

[JoHunter]

Hi Jo - i actually want to ask a question about the Sheen/Stewart book about the Tyneside Scottish but I see that topic is locked - any particular reason?

I've no idea why that thread would be locked,  perhaps the board moderator could help?

[JonathanR]

Hi Jo

I'll report it to the moderator.

Meanwhile, if you're up for it, I'd be really grateful for your help with p96 of the Sheen/Stewart book (I've seen it reffed on another website), where they are talking about the incredible idea that effectively the Germans knew the Tynesiders were coming because they had overheard them talking on the telephone, and not to worry as they had artillery to help them.

Is there a footnote explaining where they got this stuff from? Some German book perhaps?

be very grateful

Jonathan

[JoHunter]

Hi Jo

I'll report it to the moderator.

Meanwhile, if you're up for it, I'd be really grateful for your help with p96 of the Sheen/Stewart book (I've seen it reffed on another website), where they are talking about the incredible idea that effectively the Germans knew the Tynesiders were coming because they had overheard them talking on the telephone, and not to worry as they had artillery to help them.

Is there a footnote explaining where they got this stuff from? Some German book perhaps?

be very grateful

Jonathan

I don't have my copy of the book at home with me at the minute, I've lent it out to a family member, but if I get it back soon I'll certainly look for you.

Joan