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28. März 2021 · Hello David, and welcome to the Forum! RGA Batteries were originally allocated on a scale of one Heavy Battery to each division, but these were withdrawn by about Feb 1915 and joined the Siege Batteries which were already under Army command. At first they were grouped in pairs (or occasionally threes) as Heavy or Siege Brigades, but from spring
25. Sept. 2007 · My grandfather served with the RGA initially as a gunner then as 2nd lieutenant and finally lieutenant. There are many conflicting family stories as to where exactly he fought. I would be grateful for any information regarding where the particular batteries he was with were engaged at that time! 44868 GNR I.PARKES R.G.A.
30. Sept. 2004 · He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieut., RGA in 1910. From 12 Jun 16 until the end of the war he served as Officer Commanding, 155th Siege Battery, RGA and was awarded the Military Cross in the London Gazette of 16 Sep 18 and the French Croix de Guerre in the London Gazette of 29 Nov 18. He was promoted to Colonel in 1938 and died in 1940.
26. Feb. 2014 · 142 Durham HB Durham RGA TF 337***, 338*** 154 Hants HB Hants RGA TF 352***, 353*** some transfers from 157 HB. 159 Devon HB Devon RGA TF 329***, 330*** Kevin. Edit to add following 21st July 2014. There was a Special Reserve started at the start of the war for ex soldiers/gunners under a 1 year, or duration of war, attestation. The series ...
22. Apr. 2020 · 26th Heavy Battery, RGA. A number of men that I have been researching were in the 26th Heavy Battery. I've managed to obtain the War Diary for August 1914 to August 1915 from TNA, which has helped no end with most of them. The problem now is that I have Bombardier 19849 Archibald Edward Morris, who was KiA on 24/04/1917.
17. Nov. 2016 · He joined RGA at Deptford in October 1915, posted to France April 1916 and died in the field 18/8/1916. He is commemorated at Becourt Military Cemetery. I have traced his service records however I'm not having any success with War Diaries. National Archives suggest war diaries but which ones? Could anyone help with the history of 137th Heavy Battery RGA such as Division, Brigade etc to help me ...
22. Nov. 2014 · The Medal Index Cards were created from the Medal Roll. There was no reason to record what unit someone was with in 1919 as it was not relevant to the task. When you look at those killed in action, they are also recorded as with the relevant unit or Base Details. if the Medal Roll was recording the 1919 situation, they would have no unit!
26. Okt. 2009 · The 46 Brigade RGA war diary for 21st February notes the arrival of two sections destined for 4 and 5 Siege Batteries, but does not mention where these sections came from (and 5 S Bty war diary for 1918 is not in the NA collection) - so if you can provide me with any clues I'd really be most appreciative! Best regards. Steve
14. Mai 2009 · I have read that 284 Siege Battery RGA joined 84th Heavy Artillery Group 5 September 1917, left 31 October 1917. 1 September 1917, HAG HQ at Dickebusch. Batteries moved to positions east of Zillebeke by 1 October 1917. In action throughout September-November actions of battle of Passchendaele. By March 1918, 284 Siege Battery was in the 83rd ...
26. Apr. 2007 · Different from A & B siege Depots RGA and the 1-6 Depots RFA. Some of these in late 1916 had to relocate due to the expanse of the artillery/new army with the influx of men from the Derby scheme. Bexhill was no exception and hence Shoreham and also Catterick for A siege Depot RGA. Below is similar monthly return only a little later from third ...
