Dorsetshire Regiment in the Second World War 1939-1945

Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
4th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
7th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
8th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
30th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
50th (Holding) Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
70th (Young Soldier) Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment

18th Jan 1940 Reliefs

14th Feb 1940 Inspection

Rifle inspection for men of the 2nd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment at Rumegies, 14th of February 1940. © IWM (F 2572)

11th of April 1940 5 Inf Bde Adm Order No 10 Part 1

25th of April 1940 Pipe band playing

30th of April 1940 Recce

2nd May 1940 Warning

16th May 1940 Orders

20th May 1940 Move

27th May 1940 Hard Fighting

8th Jun 1940 Search

10th Jun 1940 Defences

10th June 1940 Defence

11th June 1940 Air Raid

6th Jul 1940 Air Raid

10th Jul 1940 Aircraft Downed

12th Jul 1940 Deaths

23rd Jul 1940 Moves

7th Aug 1940 Reorganisation

30th Sep 1940 Reinforcements

21st October 1940 Quiet Day

31st Oct 1940 Strength

24th Nov 1940 Divine Service

30th Jun 1941 HQ

26th October 1942 Three air raids on Malta but no losses

3rd Apr 1944 In Action

8th Apr 1944 Advance

11th of April 1944 On the March

12th of April 1944 Patrol

14th Apr 1944 Break Through

14th Apr 1944 Rain

15th Apr 1944 Break Through

16th Apr 1944 Attacks

17th Apr 1944 Attacks

18th Apr 1944 Attack Made

18th Apr 1944 In Action

19th Apr 1944 Reliefs

20th Apr 1944 Reliefs

13th May 1944 In Action

1st Jun 1944 Strength

1st Jun 1944 Waiting

4th Jun 1944 Poor Weather

5th Jun 1944 Intelligence

5th Jun 1944 Orders

5th Jun 1944 On the Move

6th Jun 1944 Almost to Plan

6th Jun 1944 Heavy Swell

6th Jun 1944 In Action

6th Jun 1944 Objectives Taken

6th Jun 1944 1st Dorsets land in Normandy

6th Jun 1944 Rough Sea

6th Jun 1944 Difficult Landing

6th Jun 1944 Difficulties

6th Jun 1944 Into Position

6th Jun 1944 Behind Schedule

7th Jun 1944 Advance

7th Jun 1944 Objectives

7th Jun 1944 Objectives Taken

7th Jun 1944 Attack Made

7th Jun 1944 In Action

8th Jun 1944 Consolidation

8th Jun 1944 In Action

9th Jun 1944 Attack Made

9th Jun 1944 Counter Attack

9th Jun 1944 Advance

9th Jun 1944 In Action

10th Jun 1944 Counter Attacks

11th Jun 1944 Attack Made

11th Jun 1944 Counter Attack

12th Jun 1944 Sport and Entertainment

12th Jun 1944 Reliefs

13th Jun 1944 Patrols

14th Jun 1944 Attack Made

15th Jun 1944 Improved Positions

17th Jun 1944 Enemy Aircraft

18th Jun 1944 Quiet

19th Jun 1944 Advance

19th Jun 1944 In Action

20th Jun 1944 Under Fire

21st Jun 1944 Patrols

22nd Jun 1944 Patrols

23rd Jun 1944 Patrols

24th Jun 1944 Strong Point

6th Jul 1944 Reliefs

7th Jul 1944 Reliefs

7th Jul 1944 Reliefs

8th Jul 1944 Reliefs Complete

8th Jul 1944 Orders

8th Jul 1944 Artillery Active

9th Jul 1944 Orders

10th Jul 1944 In Action

10th Jul 1944 Orders

10th Jul 1944 Attack made

14th Jul 1944 Reliefs

25th Jul 1944 Reliefs Completed

10th Aug 1944 Orders

11th Aug 1944 Hard Day

12th Aug 1944 Advance

13th Aug 1944 Attack Made

14th Aug 1944 Attack Made

1st Sep 1944 Move

2nd Sep 1944 Reorganisation

3rd Sep 1944 Preparations

4th Sep 1944 Awards

16th Sep 1944 Planning

17th Sep 1944 On the Move

18th Sep 1944 Enemy Aircraft

19th Sep 1944 Orders

20th Sep 1944 On the Move

21st Sep 1944 Reports

22nd Sep 1944 Moves

23rd Sep 1944 Mortars

24th Sep 1944 Orders

25th Sep 1944 Withdrawal

25th Sep 1944 Assault

25th Sep 1944 In Action

25th Sep 1944 Withdrawal

26th Sep 1944 Withdrawal

26th Sep 1944 On the River Banks

26th Sep 1944 In Action

26th Sep 1944 In Action

26th Sep 1944 First Aid and Rest

27th Sep 1944 Contact Lost

28th Sep 1944 Returnees

29th Sep 1944 Orders

29th Sep 1944 Patrols Push Forward

30th Sep 1944 Civilians

1st Oct 1944 Advance

4th Oct 1944 Orders

7th Oct 1944 Orders Cancelled

8th Oct 1944 Moves

11th Oct 1944 Orders

13th Oct 1944 Reliefs Completed

15th Oct 1944 Very Wet

16th Oct 1944 Orders

2nd Nov 1944 Reliefs

19th Nov 1944 In Action

27th Nov 1944 Reliefs

13th Feb 1945 Advance Continues

14th Feb 1945 Quiet

15th Feb 1945 Counter Attack

16th Feb 1945 In Action

28th of February 1945 Nominal Roll of Officers on Posted Strength

31st Mar 1945 Advance

31st of March 1945 Nominal Roll of Officers on Strength

30th of April 1945 Nominal Roll of Officers on Posted Strength

31st of May 1945 Nominal Roll of Officers on Posted Strength

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Those known to have served with
Dorsetshire Regiment
during the Second World War 1939-1945.

Baalham Gorge Henry. Cpl.
Bagnall MID David Ernest. WOII.
Baker Edward Benjamin. Cpl
Barlow Joseph Dominic. WOII/CSM (d.2nd December 1940)
Barnes . Cpl.
Batt Henry Albert. Pte. (d.12th Jul 1944)
Bealing Edward William Robert.
Benfield Charles Edmund.
Berry Dennis Lionel. Cpl. (d.27th Apr 1944)
Billingham Norman.
Blake Charles Albert. Sgt.
Bond CH.
Bowles Thomas Joseph. Pte.
Brooks John Richard. Pte.
Broom Edward George. Pte. (d.11th Jun 1944)
Brown Ivan Henry James. Pte. (d.11th Jul 1944)
Burke George William. Pte. (d.10th July 1944)
Butcher Edward. Pte. (d.29th Jun 1944)
Carter Perce. Cpl. (d.6th Jun 1944)
Champion Walter Jack. Pte.
Clarabut Robert William . Pte. (d.6th Jul 1943)
Clark Frank Allen. Pte. (d.27th Apr 1944)
Cole Henry Thomas. Sgt.
Collet William P.G.. Lt.
Connolly John. Spr
Connor Peter Anthony. Pte. (d.30th Jul 1944)
Crookes .
Crossley DH.
Cuthbertson Malcolm.
Dale Peter Ernest. 2nd Lt. (d.12th July 1941)
Davies Joseph. Pte.
Deathridge HA.
Eades George Arthur. Pte.
Eames George William John. Cpl. (d.11th Jul 1944)
Eary James Richard. (d. )
Eary James Richard .
Ellis Owen Bertram. Pte.
Ellwood Thomas. Pte.
Ewer A.
Forder Harold. Pte. (d.15th June 1944)
French AJ.
Fry Horace Nelson.
Fryer Wilfred Frank. Pte.
Gammage EG.
Gatehouse Leonard Charles. L/Sgt (d.30th July 1944)
Gibson Derrick Paul. Pte.
Gobby Edgar Warren. Pte.
Godwin Harry.
Gordon John Andrew. Pte.
Goring LH.
Green John Charles. Pte. (d.11th Jun 1944)
Green John Charles. Pte. (d.11th Jun 1944)
Harris William Ralph. Pte.
Hart Joseph. Pte.
Hazell Laurence Edward. Pte.
Hermitage Frederick Robert John. Pte.
Hibbs Cecil Geoffrey . Pte.
Hindes William Cyril. Pte. (d.9th February 1945)
Hook Jack Pitts. Cpl.
Hughes Edward William. Pte. (d.10th May 1940)
Hutton Harry. L/Cpl. (d.10th July 1944)
Hyder Henry Thomas. Cpl.
Kapp Walter George. Cpl.
Kerle Frank Tom.
Kilcar Stephen. L/Cpl. (d.19th Nov 1944)
Kirby Fredrick. Pte. (d.14th Nov 1943)
Lawrence Michael. Pte. (d.19th November 1944)
Leach MM. Kenneth Victor James. Pte.
Leech William Norbert. Cpl. (d.25th September 1944)
Leftley William Victor. Lt.
Lewington William Bert. L/Cpl.
Lloyd Frederick Charles. Cpl. (d.28th February 1945)
Lord TE.
Lovell Cecil George. Cpl.
Macpherson Donald. Pte. (d.19th April 1942)
Meredith MiD. Kenneth Evan. T/Majr. (d.11th July 1944)
Milner Ronald M.. Cpl.
Murphy William Patrick. Pte. (d.5th June 1942)
Nurse Bryan Leonard. Cpl.
O'Brien Gerald. Pte. (d.10th July 1944)
Pagett Frederick. Pte.
Palmer WJ.
Pope Joseph. Pte.
Porter MID. Frank Edward. CSM.
Pratt Stephen Henry.
Purser Richard Lydmar Moline. Capt. (d.7th June 1944)
Rice James Napier. Sgt.
Rice James Napier. L/Sgt,
Richards Vincent Lewis. Pte. (d.30th July 1944)
Rockett Francis William C..
Sellick Ernest George Henry. Pte.
Sellick Ernest George Henry. Pte.
Sellick Ernest George Henry. Pte
Shrubshall William Stevens. Pte. (d.12th June 1944)
Skeggs Walter Thomas George. Pte.
Slaney Charles Austin. Pte, (d.3rd Aug 1944)
Smith BG.
Stamp WC.
Stone Reginald Thomas.
Suart Joseph Anthony . L/Cpl. (d.26th Sep 1944)
Sweet Albert James. Cpl (d.29th April 1945)
Taylor Arthur Gordon. Pte.
Taylor John William Thomas. A/Cpl. (d.20th May 1944)
Tett Lesley Frank. Pte.
Thomas Thomas. Cpl.
Townsend Frederick Charles. Pte. (d.3rd August 1943)
Turner William Francis. Pte. (d.29th June 1944)
Varley Cecil William. Sgt. (d.1st May 1944)
Vernon Jesse Norman.
Vernon Rowland.
Watt Robert. Captain (Chaplain)
Watts Wilfred Charles. Sgt.
West Cyril Henry. Pte.
White Edward. Pte.
White George Edwin Leslie. Pte. (d.12th Jul 1944)
Whymark George Roy. Pte. (d.10th July 1944)
Wickings Frederick William. Pte.
Williams Richard.
Wray Raymond. Pte. (d.21st Jul 1943)
Wray Raymond. Pte.

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WC Stamp Dorsetshire Regiment

WC Stamp served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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BG Smith Dorsetshire Regiment

BG Smith served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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Francis William C. Rockett 44th Regiment Reconnaissance Corps

Francis Rockett served with the 44th Regiment Reconnaissance Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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WJ Palmer Dorsetshire Regiment

WJ Palmer served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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TE Lord Dorsetshire Regiment

TE Lord served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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LH Goring Dorsetshire Regiment

LH Goring served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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EG Gammage Dorsetshire Regiment

EG Gammage served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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AJ French Dorsetshire Regiment

AJ French served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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A Ewer Dorsetshire Regiment

A Ewer served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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HA Deathridge Dorsetshire Regiment

HA Deathridge served with the Dorsetshire Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.
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