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Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 5 Aug 2009 05:05

I have been fortunate to find my great great grandfathers service records.He was in alexandria ,cairo ,chatham and more.

his details are Joseph Rice born 1872 carlow ireland ,he was a royal engineer service number 422904.On 23/11/1916 he was promoted to Sergeant and this is where i need the help.He was then transferred to the labour corp but i am unable to make head nor tale of his movements as i am no good at reading which (troop,battalion etc ) he was in. I would like to be able to trace his step because i believe he may have been in the 1st battle of Passendale and would dearly love to know all his whereabouts.

Any help is gratefully received.

lizz

Alan

Alan Report 5 Aug 2009 08:52

His Service Records should reveal all. There is a free site "Great War Forum" where you can ask the experts.
Good Luck

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 7 Aug 2009 07:33

Alan on the wirral

thank you .I will try the forums when i return from holiday.sorry for the late reply.

regards

lizz

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 7 Aug 2009 07:35

SHRat

thank you for your reply and i will dig a bit deeper on my return .Sorry for the late reply .

regards

lizz