Fort Grain

[paul leeson]

I know that when the war started, 2, 18 and 22 Coy’s RGA were based at Sheerness and over the water at Shoeburyness was 14 Coy GRA. But was Fort Grain still in use? if so, by who? My GF was there for vaccinations [by RAMC staff] in July Aug 1916 and he was in the RGA.

Thanks in advance.

Paul

[phil@basildon]

I posted an item yesterday under "pics of costal forts" about Grain fort.

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Here are some files at Kew that might interest you: Maps and Plans

WO 78/5124 Sheerness, Medway, Thames and Harwich Area: Isle of Grain: Grain Fort

WO 78/5127 Sheerness, Medway, Thames and Harwich Area: Grain Island: Firing Point 1916-1918

[paul leeson]

Thank you, I will look them out next time I am there.

Paul

[grantowi]

Paul,

There are some pics of Grain Fort here: http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/g...ort/index.shtml

Grant