1 Sappers and Miners

[andy1400]

Hello.

I recently bought a Victory Medal for a chap who was in 1 S & M which I believe is 1 Sappers and Miners. Could anyone give me any information about this unit please as I cannot find much on the web or in my books.

Thanks

Andy

[Terry_Reeves]

Andy

Indian Army. I'll have a look through my material and see what I can find.

TR

[andy1400]

Cheers. I was mainly wondering if the 1 refered to the Regiment or the Company. I am thinking towards the Regiment. Also was interested in where they might have operated. Thanks for the offer of help.

Andy

[Terry_Reeves]

Andy

1st King's Own Bengal Sapper and Miners from 1910. "Indian sappers and Miners" by Lt Col EW Sandes RE (1948) is worth a read.. Just about to have my tea. I'll see if I can give some WW1 details later.

TR

[Guest mosamie]

Terry,

Its been many months since you last posted on this topic, but thought you may be able to lend a hand to a newcomer!

My great great grandfather was with the 1st Sappers and Miners I.A. Subedar-Major (Hon. Captain) Mihr Din, Sardar Bahadur, I.D.S.M., M.V.O., O.B.I.

Enlisted on 26-8-1886 and retired on 1-9-1920.

Would you be able to find out more information about him as some of the information i have seems to be confusing in what he actually achieved and where he served.

Regards,

Samie.