“D” Bty 189th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery

[jainvince]

A local man died of wounds on 1st September 1918 in a casualty clearing station near to Ligny-St-Flochel (west of Arras) where he was buried. I have had a look at a number of sources but not being familiar with the numbering of the RFA, I am a loss as to where his batttery may have been located at that time. Any hints or guidance would be appreciated as I would like to visit the area later this month.

Bernard

[ianjonesncl]

Bernard

Some information from Farndale - History of the Royal Artillery Western Front 1914-18, which details information on 189 Brigade RFA before and after the 1st September. 189 Brigade RFA were an Army Brigade, and consequently were in general support of operations and not assigned to a division.

On 8th August they are recorded as supporting the Australian Corps in the are of Hamel. By the 24th October they were supporting First Army XXII Corps, west of Arras.