Worcestershire Regiment Museum - MRM(W)

A tricky job in a tight spot yesterday for @LukeUnsworth capturing a high-res image of J P Beadle's painting of Gheluvelt, currently fixed on top of a 9-foot display case in the Worcestershire Soldier Gallery. Can't wait to share the results with @MMP1917 for their new exhibit!

Submission deadline extended to 23rd August! Full details at …stershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/vacancies/

Submission deadline now extended to 2nd September - please share widely!

Out again today with @armymuseumsuk,at @wr_museum which displays collections of Worcs Regt and Worcs Yeomanry. Amazingly varied collection including 1st medal to a Black soldier, Boer War pear blossom cap favour, and the great juxtaposition of trench armour with a FM's baton.

@Rob_Griffith_ @AndrewBamford10 There have been some changes to contact details in recent years, but please do send us an enquiry if you are interested in specific items not on display: …stershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/enquiry/

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This #WarGravesWeek, running from 20-28 May, we’ve packed a week full of tours, events and other opportunities for you to find out more about what we do. So show your support and join us at an event near you. Find out what's happening in your area here: ow.ly/rMia50Olxkh

Our staff have recently installed a Gallipoli Marker on the grave of Petty Officer Stoker Harry John Baker, who had previously been commemorated on our Chatham Naval Memorial. Harry is at rest in Sittingbourne Cemetery, Kent, where we care for 70 casualties of both world wars.

On this day in 1940, British Local Defence Volunteers forms, an armed citizen militia designed to support the British Army during the Second World War. It is later renamed the Home Guard. 📸 War Two, Home Front, 1940 © NAM Archive #NationalArmyMuseum #Archive #OnThisDay

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On 6th April 1812 the 45th Foot led the assault on the Spanish fortress City of Badajoz. The 1st man who lept down from the ramparts into the Castle was Cpl Kelly The Castle was won & the troops drove the French out into the town. Read more via this link: …stershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/the-siege-of-b…

The Battle of Arras commenced early on 9 April 1917. This, the 106th anniversary, also marks the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Wellington Tunnels Museum and the inauguration of the 'Faces of War' exhibition by Belgian artist Jan Fieuw >  bit.ly/40ZyLbE

Good morning from Phaleron War Cemetery, Greece, where the malephora crocea flowers are in bloom. RT @phaleron1964

Marengo on the move and ready to impress! After a little while off display Napoleon's horse, Marengo, returned to his new home in our new Conflict in Europe gallery, opening 7th April. To read more about Marengo and his importance visit: nam.ac.uk/explore/mareng…

Nighttime at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

Pleased to attend service of dedication for the previously unmarked grave of Private Herbert Henry Tingle in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Local historians and @CWGC volunteers and staff had worked for several years to ensure that Private H. H Tingle’s grave could be officially marked.

Serjeant William Clay Cubberley of 2nd Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment, died on the 26th September 1917 aged 28, finally laid to rest yesterday in Perth Cemetery (China Wall) Cemetery, Belgium when a rededication service was held #WW1 #Worcestershire

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On 22nd March 1918 the 1st Bn Worcestershire Regiment had orders to hold the line on the River Somme. When the Germans crossed the river Major Frank Roberts led a force of 45 men to repel the attack. His leadership on this day won him the VC #WW1 #Worcestershire

On the 21st March the 2/8th Battalion of the Worcestershire regiment were defending the Ellis Redoubt during the Battle of St Quentin and lost 19 0fficers and 560 other ranks killed, wounded or captured. #WW1 #worcestershire