Jerusalem Posted 15 December , 2008 Share Posted 15 December , 2008 Hello, I am researching the Egyptian Labour Corps-- which served Allenby during the Palestine and Sinai Campaign. I read that the DAD Graves registration did not record these casualties for dearth of manpower. What is DAD? When did it function? Did it function in all embattled countries? What were the ELC duries? Were they paid volunteers? All details are appreciated! Jerusalem- in Jerusalem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 15 December , 2008 Share Posted 15 December , 2008 My guess is that the Australian/NZ/ANZAC Forums might be the best chance of this kind of information. Labour Corps were recruited to do the non combatant work. In France & Flanders, the Chinese for instance helped with road making and construction work. They were also heavily involved in recovery of the fallen after the war. Obviously each theatre would employ these men where they were most needed. Yes they were volunteers and they were paid. They came under a modified form of military law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 15 December , 2008 Share Posted 15 December , 2008 Yes they were volunteers Sorry Tom, but you have been mis-informed on this point Please see my post No. 24 here http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...an+Labour+Corps regards Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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