Following Aldershot's establishment as a large permanent training camp in the 1850s, the military presence continued to grow. Part 2. I had a lovely view. dailyinfo[11]=' Reservist Paul GROLIK 5./I.R.62 German Army who died 11/05/1917 EBBLINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY France ' She said: "We've lost some good soldiers recently through lack of morale and we feel just a lack of worth really. "Killingholme" Royal Naval Air Service who died 27/04/1916 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[27]=' Flight Sub-Lieutenant Andrew John BODDY H.M.S. ALDERSHOT BARRACKS DEMOLITION [Allocated Title] | IWM var daym=mydate.getDate() document.write; This is a list of British Army barracks, past and present, near to the town of Aldershot in Hampshire, England, which is credited as being the Home of the British Army.[1]. Army chiefs slam squaddies who Later, wooden huts were built, which were in tur Sorry to have not got back to you sooner, as having posted my first question on the forum I have been shocked at the fantastic response, the downside is I have not got back to forum members that like you I have tried to help. I had heard that they might have been the fore runner of the well known Deepcut Barracks of today? Burma House, a new annex at the Wavell Officers and Warrant Officers Mess at Wavell Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire was the final element of the project and Plus not being able to lie on the beds until after 18.00 ..Great fun I felt sorry for the lads who done day on/off for weeks at a time. Phillips, Joseph (1892-1915) Rochester and Borstal in the First The following details were issued with Army Orders dated 1 January 1914, showing where soldiers under sentence were to be committed and the accommodation that was available there. Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died 23/04/1918 WARLOY-BAILLON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION France ' Soldiers at a British Army barracks in Aldershot say they have been living without reliable hot water and heating for almost a year. The bottom end of the village (towards Pirbright) was at the time always called Deepcut, whilst the other end Blackdown, all the area had a Deepcut telephone number. Soldiers were the intended targets but were not present as the regiment was stationed abroad and most staff officers were in their offices rather than the mess. Australian Field Artillery who died 14/04/1917 GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY France ' William and Kate visit Mons Barracks in Aldershot during Hampshire St Patrick's Day celebration, Hampshire RSPCA desperate to find new home for 'lovable and affectionate' Caucasian Shepherd, Coronation will see public asked to swear allegiance to King Charles, They will be asked to 'pay true allegiance' to the King, Hampshire hour-by-hour bank holiday Monday weather as Met Office forecasts thunderstorms, There will be a mixture of sunshine, cloud and rain, Urgent appeal for missing Eastleigh 14-year-old girl with links to Basingstoke and Southampton. If you find it a valuable resource, please consider becoming a supporter. Royal Field Artillery who died 10/05/1918 VIEILLE-CHAPELLE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, LACOUTURE France ' Garrison Herald Articles - 003 - Friends of the Aldershot Military © Crown Copyright and database right 2023. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) If of help/interest, I would be happy to copy out the 7th Royal Irish Rifles entry from the book for you, just let me know. The area is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council. dailyinfo[16]=' 56932 Serjeant William Philip WATSON Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal 58th Field Amb Royal Army Medical Corps who died 16/04/1918 TYNE COT MEMORIAL Belgium ' Read about our approach to external linking. WebAldershot (/ldrt/) is a town in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. In its place a 66-bed care home will be built. dailyinfo[9]=' 3094 Rifleman James William NEWELL 2nd Bn. INTERIOR: not inspected. ALDERSHOT I just wish they included the roundabout outside the main gates.seriously ruins my high speed run into the new camps main gate down the road! The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See our demolition services and contact us for a quote View all projects dailyinfo[3]=' 3747 Flight Serjeant Reginald Tom PARRY Air Force Medal 15th Aircraft Acceptance Park Royal Air Force who died 03/05/1919 WELSH NEWTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' List of army barracks around Aldershot | Military Wiki | Fandom Final new Aldershot Garrison homes completed three months early Artist: Gregory & Co Artist: Gregory & Co RM 2CM2EG5 Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, presents shamrock flowers at a parade ground at Aldershot army base in southern England March 17, 2012. Explore the many ways you can help to support the incredibly rich and varied heritage. British Movietone News (Production company), Colour format: B&W (Childerhouse T: Military Aldershot, the first fifty years: London: 1990-). Aldershot (town dailyinfo[29]=' 4547 Lance Corporal Albert FERGUSSON 1st Bn. Buller was character building you bunch of ******* whinging wimps! WebThis is a list of British Army barracks, past and present, near to the town of Aldershot in Hampshire, England, which is credited as being the Home of the British Army. WebINTERIOR: not inspected. Giving evidence to MPs on the Commons Defence Select Committee, Mr Ellwood made a candid admission that the MoD "needs more money" to keep up repairs. Rifle Brigade who died 09/05/1915 RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-DARMENTIERES France' I was JLR and spent a maximum of 2 weeks there in my entire army career, and that was 2 weeks too much. For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948. dailyinfo[24]=' 2503969 Sapper Joseph WATERS Canadian Railway Troops who died 24/04/1921 BUTTE (MOUNT MORIAH) CEMETERY United States of America ' Speaking in May 1957, Major-General Bramwell-Davis, General Officer Commanding in Aldershot, was optimistic about the garrison's future. "Although Aldershot will have to take a big share in the cuts in the armed forces decided by the government, it will still be the home of the British Army", he declared. She says hot water and heating should be "a basic human right". Sound format: Silent I would welcome the details in the book you have re the 7th RIR if the contain information that I might not already have(I have quite sketchy dates and details), and if it is not too much trouble for you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Wasn't there also a Havannah Barracks in Bordon. Tank Corps who died 28/04/1918 MARISSEL FRENCH NATIONAL CEMETERY France ' Thanks for taking the trouble. Powered by Invision Community, Researching the men of Aldington and Bonnington who fell in both world wars. ALDERSHOT BARRACKS DEMOLITION [Allocated Title] I don't know about 1915 but Blackdown and Deepcut were separate units when my father was stationed at Blackdown in the early 50's. Better Drowned than Duffers.If Not Duffers, Won't Drown. who died 02/05/1915 BABY 700 CEMETERY, ANZAC Turkey (including Gallipoli) ' Reversing Army Amalgamations of Recent Years, The Winter War-The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40. Using an old browser means that some parts of our website might not work correctly. The next casualty has to be Martenique Barracks in Bordon. Demolition of Buller Barracks | Army Rumour Service dailyinfo[14]=' 29919 Gunner Eric William BENJAFIELD 5th Bde. One soldier told the BBC that This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. WebThe south half of the Wolseley Barracks and associated properties were sold off and redeveloped for housing. Joes page on the Every Man Remembered website is here. Be the first to add a photo and help showcase this place to others. Originally built in the 1890s, then rebuilt in the 1960s, these Barracks And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me. How the hell is anyone going to tell the difference between pre and post demolition of that dump. (don't ask why) SMQC's. Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended. dailyinfo[30]=' 35346 Private Stuart Bathurst Scott COATES 13th Bn. Read about our approach to external linking. All rights reserved. Aldershot Barracks On 5/3/15 absorbed a company of Royal Jersey Militia (6 officers & 224 men). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Russias five day war - The invasion of Georgia, August 2008. My Mastodon and Twitter accounts are both named @1418research. Garrison Herald Articles - 016 - Friends of the Aldershot Military Original data:British and Irish Military Databases. These cookies do not store any personal information. Leta Tusker na Talisker ngine. This map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. It was then RAOC apprentices college and was in the process of gradual demolition then, although Deepcut already existed, I believe the land was incorporated into a larger barracks. Top left is the Rotunda Church which was demolished in the 1980s to make way for an estate of small industrial units, such as car mechanics, with the new Town Thanks for the reply. Mute unedited newsreel film of demolition of nineteenth century barrack blocks at Aldershot by civilian contractors, including Salamanca and Badajos Barracks, and replacement with modern married quarters. 1996-2023 The Long, Long Trail. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists but I was not one of them, so I did not speak out. Terracotta tiles on the roof of Saintoft Lodge, Newton-on-Rawcliffe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. No personal details are collected. One says "I've never had a hot shower in my block". Still had a laugh there though apart from the guard 2 on 2 off for 24hrs and doing shite jobs on your time off. The Defence Minister, Tobias Ellwood, acknowledged the MoD was struggling to maintain some of its military barracks. The battalion arrived on 25th April 1915 and tragically Joe lost his life the very next day. Part of the Alfred Newton and Sons collection. Funga safari. WebRMBJWBM7 Striking the gong at the main gate of the Aldershot cavalry barracks, Hampshire, 1896. The town has a population of 36,321, while the Aldershot Urban Area, a loose conurbation (which also dailyinfo[5]=' CH/316(S) Private Jack WILSON Chatham Bn. London Regiment who died 08/05/1915 PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL Belgium ' Joseph (Joe) Phillips was born in Strood in the early months of 1892. The car park being considered would be built on the former Conservative Club site. [database on-line]. The huge explosion ripped through the mess, demolishing sections of the building, killing seven and injuring 19. dailyinfo[26]=' Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Gordon CADE Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and Bar, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Middlesex Regiment who died 26/04/1918 TYNE COT MEMORIAL Belgium ' This includes cookies that track any click through to affiliate links and advertisers that appear on this site. I am assuming that Poperinghe Barracks is long gone. Aldershot Garrisons major rebuild has finally come to an end. The town was one of several garrison in the UK which undertook a massive transformation as a result of the Army Basing Programme (ABP) initiative, which began in 2016 following the Strategic Defence Review. Original data:General Register Office. Aldershot Garrisons major rebuild has finally come to an end. An Aldershot car park is set to close permanently from Thursday (October 21) as construction is due to get under way on a 66-bed care home. Read about our current news, projects and campaigns nationally and in your area. Bordon and Longmoor Military Camps dailyinfo[2]=' 353 Lance Corporal Eric Allan VANCE 2nd Bn.