Worcestershire Regiment Museum - MRMW

01/06/2026

in 1794, men of the 29th Regiment of Foot performed an unusual duty.

Drafted for sea-service, these infantrymen found themselves in the thick of a critical naval battle which became a great British victory in the French Revolutionary Wars.

Today we remember a remarkable soldier who lost his life that day, Captain Alexander Saunders.

In a time when officers' commissions were often purchased by those with wealth and connections, Saunders had risen through the ranks on merit. Born in Wednesbury, he had enlisted in the 29th aged just 11, and by 1790 held the rank of Captain. On 1 June 1794 he was the only officer of 29th aboard the Brunswick and was one of 12 men of the Regiment killed on deck at the height of the battle.

A newspaper report from the time records that he was hit by a cannon ball in the pit of the stomach and blown about the ship. His will, made on board the Brunswick, left his sons in the care of the Regiment.

📸Will of Alexander Saunders. Credit: The National Archives reference 11/1254/214. Print of the Glorious 1st June, 1794. Credit: The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire) WOSWR: M56.

27/05/2026

Of the highest order - on the 27th May 1951 Iban Tracker Awang Anak Rawang received a commendation for the George Cross.

During the morning 10 Platoon of D Company 1st Battalion were ambushed in the Malayan jungle. Both Awang and a Private Hughes were wounded during the attack.

"Awang, disregarding completely his own wound in view of the impending bandit attack, took up a fire position to defend Hughes" - Citation 4th July 1951.

📸 Iban Tracker Awang Anak Rawang attached to1st Battalion and receipt of the George Cross. Credit: Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire).

https://www.worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/brief-history-of-the-worcestershire-regiment/the-worcestershire-regiment-in-malaya-1950-1953/

27/05/2026

Join us if you can at the next Friends talk "Who's For The Game?".

This Saturday, 30th May, 1:30pm for 2:00pm.

Friends/Members £3, Guests £5. Everyone is welcome!

20/05/2026

"Who's For The Game?"

Don't miss the next Friends talk Saturday 30th May.

Based on Doug Smith's book of the same name, a talk about Birmingham and Worcestershire sportsmen who served and died in the First World War and who were more than just names on a memorial.

Join us at The Talbot Chaddesley Corbett DY10 4SA
Arrival 1:30pm for 2:00pm start. Friends/Members £3, Guests £5.

📸 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment vs Devon & Somerset Wanderers, June 1910. Credit: Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire), WOSWR: Photo Album-59. Digitised by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust.

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19/05/2026

We are making progress towards our goal! Huge thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. Every donation brings us closer to getting the project started 🙌

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to restore and secure access to Worcestershire's military heritage in a new long-term home at The Commandery. Please help us raise the final chunk of our match fundraising target to make those plans a reality.

18/05/2026

A weighty responsibility - in May 1811 the 29th Regiment (later 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment) fought in the bloodiest battle of the Peninsular War, Albuera ⚔

As they struggled against Napoleon's forces, the junior officers carrying the Colours had the Regiment's honour in their hands.

See how they defended it at all costs in today's reel.

Filmed with support from

12/05/2026

👩‍⚕️Lets Celebrate National Nurses Week 2026!👨‍⚕️

To mark the end of National Nurses Week 2026 we are honouring the incredible 8 year Military Nursing career of our very own Kathy Jackson. Followed by further civilian service in a nursing role.

Joining the Queen Alexander's Royal Army Nursing Corps in the mid 70's, Kathy retired as a Captain after almost a decades worth of dedicated service.

Thank you to all Nurses, both military and civilian, for the incredible work that you do!

In this section of Kathy's interview with Oral Historian Emma Golby-Kirk, she reflects on her experiences as a ward sister in BHM Iserlohn (Germany).





🎧 Kathryn Jackson interviewed by Emma Golby-Kirk for the Worcestershire Soldier at The Commandery Project, 2025.
Credit: Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire)
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

11/05/2026

"I have chosen - I have married a military man"👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

This week we are focusing on Military Spouses and Families.

Being a military spouse comes with its own hardships, sacrifices and personal experiences. Something which our very own Kathy Jackson understands and relates to Oral Historian Emma Golby-Kirk in a personal interview.

Kathy retired from the QARANC to raise her family shortly after meeting her husband Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jackson in Germany. She performed many responsibilities as an army wife and mother to a high-ranking officer. Including joining him on postings...




🎧 Kathryn Jackson interviewed by Emma Golby-Kirk for the Worcestershire Soldier at The Commandery Project, 2025.
Credit: Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire).
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Licensed under CC BY 4.0: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

11/05/2026

The news is out: The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded just over £1 million for a new Worcestershire Soldier display at The Commandery - Worcester 🎉

Are we still fundraising? Yes!

The grant from will cover 80% of the project cost. The rest must be covered by contributions from the project partners and through vital local support.

The many generous donations already received from individuals, businesses and trusts have helped us to within £10,000 of our target.

Could you help us with the final piece of the funding puzzle?

ℹ️ The Worcestershire Soldier at The Commandery Project is led by The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire) in partnership with Worcester City Council/Museums Worcestershire and The Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum. All funds raised via JustGiving will go to a dedicated project fund. For more ways to donate, see https://www.worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/the-worcestershire-soldier-at-the-commandery/commandery-appeal/

The Friends of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum
Worcester
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Worcestershire Regiment Museum - MRMW

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to restore and secure access to Worcestershire's military heritage in a new long-term home at The Commandery. Please help us raise the final chunk of our match fundraising target to make those plans a reality.

09/05/2026

It was a busy news day yesterday, but it was great to see BBC Hereford & Worcester pick up our big announcement!

Thanks to all who have helped us share the news.

Worcester
The Commandery - Worcester
The Friends of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum
The Mercian Regiment
The National Lottery Heritage Fund

The Commandery in Worcester is set to open a new exhibition, The Worcestershire Solider.