hi there i found the above address on a letter that was attached to the picture i have attached with this post. This picture is of my grandad and I am really hoping to find out some more about what he did. When I was little I know my nan told me bits about what he did but I would love to know if anyone knows more about any of this area and this era. The letter is dated 2nd May 1942 many thanks
Definitely a Royal Engineers badge on his Field Service cap. Set at a rather jaunty, non-regulation angle, I might add ! He's wearing khaki drill which suggests a Middle East posting. Have you applied for his service records ?...If you're interested in this sort of thing then the best £30 that you'll ever spend !
679 were in France for the month of June in 1940. Do you know when he joined them and when he left them?
They were around the Rennes area in March 1940 - http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/60986-major-kenny-679-artisan-company-royal-engineers/ There is another thread on 679 - http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/27934-dunkirk-lists/ In March 1940 one of them is buried near Brest: CONNELLY, JOHN Rank:Sapper Service No:1912452 Date of Death:14/03/1940 Age:29 Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 679 Artisan Works Coy. Grave Reference: Grave 7. Cemetery:LESNEVEN COMMUNAL CEMETERY Additional Information:Son of Patrick and Mary Connelly, of Fair Hill. Co. Galway. Irish Republic. TD
Further checking on CWGC reveals that 679 were in the Med area 1942 - 1944 1942 GREENWAY, HENRY JOFFRE VICTOR Rank:SapperService No:1904604Date of Death:27/08/1942Age:27Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 679 Artisan Works Coy. Grave Reference: Q. 16. Cemetery:DAMASCUS COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERYAdditional Information:Son of John A. Greenway and Emily Elizabeth Greenway, of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. 1943 McKERNEY, JOHN Rank:SapperService No:2196508Date of Death:12/10/1943Age:33Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 679 Artisan Works Coy. Grave Reference: V. D. 22. Cemetery:SALERNO WAR CEMETERYAdditional Information:Son of Hugh and Agnes McKerney, of Preston, Lancashire; husband of Mary McKerney, of Preston. 1944 WHILTON, WILLIAM HERBERT Rank:SapperService No:1904035Date of Death:19/04/1944Age:40Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers 679 Artisan Works Coy. Grave Reference: VII, D, 19. Cemetery:CASERTA WAR CEMETERYAdditional Information:Son of Henry and Elizabeth E. Whilton, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire TD
679 Artisan Works Company was part of 18 Army Group Royal Engineers and on 5 May 45 was in Osnabrück with 101 CRE Works, then with various CRE Works in the 1st Corps District area, recorded up to Sep 45 but no further locations as yet found
oh my goodness this is fantastic, thank you everyone! Unfortunately my nan and my mum are no longer around. The above photo I have of him has been in my home since I can remember, it was only yesterday something spurred me onto see what was inside as I wasgoing to add his picture to the family tree I have been researching. I remember my nan telling me bits and pieces. This is absolutley fascinating. I am trying to find how best to apply for his service records but I have to say the internet is proving information overload. Do you have any tips? I cannot thank you all enough, this search has been such an eye opener
Service records application form - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records#how-to-apply-for-service-personnel-records TD
My grandad served in the 679 Artisan Works Coy Royal Engineers which I have been trying to research. I have found there is a Royal Engineers museum in Kent which is closed for maintenance until July. I don't suppose anyone would have any information or helpful tips?
Hi there My grandad was in 679 Artisan Works and I am trying to find out a bit more on what he did and medals he won etc. I am in the process of requesting information via MOT but if anyone has anything. I have a letter from him dated May 1942. Attached is a picture of him
Hi Kirsty, I've moved some of your posts about your grandfather together in one thread, retitled it slightly and deleted the duplicates. Could you please keep your general enquiries about his unit on one thread, as posting under different sub-forums or on threads relating to different units will only cause confusion and repetition of info in replies. Good luck with your research.
hi there it has been a while since my last post but I have a painting of my grandad my mum did of him with one of his medals. Does anyone know what medal it is at all?
That's not a medal, but the badge of Combined Operations HQ. As depicted in the picture The badge incorporates emblems of the three Services, a naval anchor, a tommy-gun, and the RAF eagle. Note: on wiki page RE included in ops and the operations they did. Combined Operations Headquarters - Wikipedia
