garrison artillery in aden

[nevgeoran]

hi all,can somebody tell me what the 76th coy,garrison artillery where doing in aden in november 1914.where they based there or passing thru from india to uk or france?trying to find out about a bombardier joseph patrick dowling 11863.who died there 21 nov 1914.thanks for your help.

[ianjonesncl]

The Army list 1914 for the Royal Garrison Artillery has them listed as being located there with 61 and 70 Companys RGA.

From History of Coast Artillery in the British Army Maurice Jones

ADEN

RGA Garrison 61 , 70 and 76 Coys. RGA

Armament 4 x 6 inch guns

[nevgeoran]

hi ian,thanks for the quick reply.does the 'history of coast artillery in the british army'list their movements pior to going to aden.cheers

[ianjonesncl]

hi ian,thanks for the quick reply.does the 'history of coast artillery in the British army'list their movements pior to going to aden.cheers

Unfortunately very little information other than the listing of the units and the armament.

[nevgeoran]

awell, thanks anyway ian