In 2007 the regiment became the 2nd Battalion Mercian Regiment. I can give you quite a bit we've found, though some information (from census info) is contradictory realting to date of births. These were gleaned from his post WW1 medal papers, his marriage certificate and his childrens baptism records, however as I can find no service records for WW1 I suspect they were unfortunately destroyed. Best of all was the written file that contained his story from start to sad ending and considered conclusions. Hi Paul,I am researching my Great Grandfather,I know he was called William George Daye, he was a private in the Army Service Corps, having enlisted in 1914 his number is 195348 and I have his medals but I can't find his enlistment record, there is also a family rumour that he was a POW in the later part of the war. I am trying to find photos of him and his battalion? During 1944-45 the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were awarded 35 medals for bravery and distinguished service in the field of battle. Rifle Brigade http://www.londonwarmemorial.co.uk/view_profile.php?id=37131&limit=20&offset=0&sort=&a=Lived%2FBorn%20In&f=james&s=Rampton&r=Rank&u=Unit&b=&d=Date%20Of%20Death#sthash.qrg0aJsg.uIg0OhzE.dpbsNo age at date of death (and we do not have a date of birth as he wasn't listed on the census showing your=ngest chld born 1897. My grandfather James Francis Burke 9331, 2nd bttn Worcester regiment was a regular before WW1. The 33rd Division was an infantry division of the British Army that was raised in 1914, during the First World War.The division was raised from volunteers for Lord Kitchener's New Armies, that was originally made up of infantry battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. We'd also love some photos as we have none. The regiment fought in many conflicts, including both the First and His service records for this period appear to be lost and my son would like to know when and where he served as he wishes to honour his memory during the centenary commemorations. Kings Royal Rifle Corps R-8493 and Devonshire Regiment 54781.ThanksHelen. Thank you so muchMargaret, Hello,my relative was in the war in 1939 from what it says online. British Army Worcestershire regiment shoulder patch High quality On his 1916 enlistment/Short Service Attestation card he lists prior service as 14 yrs RN and 8 months Black Watch. Record for G. H. Tyler 23 September 1917 in Bailleul Communal Cemetery and Extension, Bailleul, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. 1911 Census for James and on rechecking I found that in fact was wrongly named James when fact he was Joseph, with the number 8057. which, amongst other things, carries a complete roll of honour for Worcestershire Regiment men between 1808 and 1960! BEF 14/04/1916 to 08/11/1918; evac'd UK 09/11/1918 with "Influenza" Class Z Reserve 25/02/1919. Four sets of British Army Worcestershire Regiment officer's and OR's