Dannemois Posted 23 June , 2008 Share Posted 23 June , 2008 Inscribed details of a soldier on his families gravestone in a local cemetery have the following: "X Coy, Officers Mess, 14th Glou Reg". Can someone please explain what it means. Thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjames Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 Roy The "A", "B", "C" and "D" companies of a battalion were the fighting companies. The "administrative" companies were usually "X", or "Y" or "Z" Companies. These companies provided manpower for the battalion's Officers Mess and Sgts Mess, QM's Dept, field kitchen, maintaining the battalion's horse transport and horses, and other non-fighting duties. Looks like your man was employed in 14th Battalion Officer's Mess looking after the officers. He would most likely have been a fully trained soldier, ready to bear arms as and when required. A brief history of the 14th Battalion between 1914 until it was disbanded in February 1918 can be found in Gallantry Awards to the Gloucestershire Regiment 1914-1918, by Peter Littlewood (ISBN 1 902040 70 8). Hope this helps. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannemois Posted 24 June , 2008 Author Share Posted 24 June , 2008 Roy The "A", "B", "C" and "D" companies of a battalion were the fighting companies. The "administrative" companies were usually "X", or "Y" or "Z" Companies. These companies provided manpower for the battalion's Officers Mess and Sgts Mess, QM's Dept, field kitchen, maintaining the battalion's horse transport and horses, and other non-fighting duties. Looks like your man was employed in 14th Battalion Officer's Mess looking after the officers. He would most likely have been a fully trained soldier, ready to bear arms as and when required. A brief history of the 14th Battalion between 1914 until it was disbanded in February 1918 can be found in Gallantry Awards to the Gloucestershire Regiment 1914-1918, by Peter Littlewood (ISBN 1 902040 70 8). Hope this helps. Jimmy Many thanks Jim, now I got something to work on. Best regards Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Llewellyn Posted 24 June , 2008 Share Posted 24 June , 2008 Roy, You might find this site useful. Llew. http://www.glosters.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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