Location of unit in 1914

[tsrplatelayer]

My grandfather served in RMLI in 1914, captured in the defense of Antwerp on 14/10/1914.

His brother served in the 1st Btn Coldstream Guards and died on 29 Oct 1914, commemorated at Ypres and Menin Gate. I believe they were at the Ypres salient.

Can anyone add anything relating to the whereabouts of these units more precisely on these dates, and their activities at that time.

Thanks

[Guest]

Hi tsrp......... Not sure about RMLI, but on the 29th Oct 1914, the 1st Coldstream Guards were in action near Gheluvelt. You can buy the Bn Diary for £3.50, a real bargain. Let me know if you want a link to the page, and will post it.

Cheers Mike

[Steven Broomfield]

There were four RMLI Battalions in the Royal Naval Division when it went to Antwerp: Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth and Deal. The history of the divison (by Douglas Jerrold) is good, and probably available as a reprint. I believe half the Portsmouth Battalion were captured while retiring by train from Antwerp to British lines.

Additionally, there are a few RND people on this forum. I suggest either that you rename this thread, or (better) start a new one with some detail of what you're searching for in the title. try something like "RMLI man captured at Antwerp" or some such. That might attract attention.

[CT-Guards]

PM me if you want the 1st CG War Diary for Oct 1914.

[tsrplatelayer]

PM cmoes up 'not allowed' and I aren't getting email notifications of replies -

CT-GUARDS - can you PM me so I can give you my emailaddress

[stoj22]

I think you need 5 posts under your belt before you can PM.

[tsrplatelayer]

AH - that could be it - its working now