The First World War is often held to be a watershed in the memorialisation of war in Britain. Through an exploration of the Royal Engineers' commemorative space at their headquarters in Chatham, this article argues that the post–1918 war memorial boom displays not only divergences from, but ...
Serving as a Corporal in the Royal Engineers, he worked as a chemist in the 188th Special Company, one of four companies responsible for the UK’s chemical war effort. Sadly, he never returned and in such a tightly knit community the death of colleagues in action was acutely felt. On ...
To commemorate the services of the staff of Blyth post office who served in the Great War 1914-1919. + Killed in Action Dedication Edward White Armstrong. Royal Engineers, +John Bell. Post Office Riffles, John Connon. Gordon Highlanders, Daniel Evans. Royal Engineers, James Evans. Army Servic...
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Royal Enfield's first 2-stroke motorcycle goes into full production. As Britain becomes embroiled in World War I, production of the company’s biggest motorcycle, the 770cc 6 hp V-twin, takes precedence. During the conflict, the company supplies motorcycles to the British, Belgian, French, Un...
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first, as confirmed by two letters, one from the Artists' Rifles in October 1915, the other from the London Rifle Brigade in September 1916, both declaring him unfit for service. But, like his elder brother, he was determined to serve, and he can be seen in Royal Engineers uniform in ...
Chief Royal Engineer, Lt General Sir Mark Mans, said: "While the Regiment will disband, the Royal Engineer tradition on the Tyne will be continued by 103 (Tyne Electrical Engineers) Field Squadron. Crowds line streets for soldiers' freedom parade More results ► Dictionary browser ? ▲ Roy ...
First World WarDuring the First World War, in addition to their usual stations aboard ship, Royal Marines were part of the Royal Naval Division which landed in Belgium in 1914 to help defend Antwerp and later took part in the amphibious landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It also served on the ...
The Institution of Royal Engineers and Institution of Civil Engineers annual Joint Professional Meeting took place in London on Thursday 24 May 2018 and the packed out Telford Theatre was addressed by industry experts and leading military figures who sought to offer their views and address the questi...