DaveR Posted 15 June , 2004 Share Posted 15 June , 2004 Does anyone know how I would go about finding out which RAMC units were at Weeton Camp near Blackpool during June-August 1915. thanks Dave Risley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypres Posted 15 June , 2004 Share Posted 15 June , 2004 Dave, Have you tried the local library, here in Seaford there are quite a number of books, you might have to look through as soon here did't have index's for evertything mentioned, or may be the town hall might have something in their archives, Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 15 June , 2004 Share Posted 15 June , 2004 Dave, The 2/2nd West Lancs Field Ambulance, RAMC arrived at Weeton in June 1915. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsms Posted 15 June , 2004 Share Posted 15 June , 2004 Ken Is there a reliable source for Field Hosptial movements? My Grandfather was 2nd/2nd East Lancs field hospital. I know that during his time (enlisted 25/11/1914 discharged 20/11/1916 with TB) they never went overseas, but haven't found out where they were inthe UK. Any advice appreciated (sorry for the hijack Dave) cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 15 June , 2004 Share Posted 15 June , 2004 Is there a reliable source for Field Hosptial movements? You might get some information from the RAMC's museum. The Curator AMS Museum Keogh Barracks Ash Vale Aldershot GU12 5RQ Tel: 01252 340320 They don't hold copies of the War Diaries, but might have some information concerning movements of units in the UK. Regards, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 16 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 June , 2004 Thanks Ken. The War Diaries don't always help unfortunately. The one for 2/3rd West Lancs FA doesn't start until after they left Weeton and started their journey to France. Mike, let me know if you have any luck with movements in the UK. cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 16 June , 2004 Share Posted 16 June , 2004 Dave, What is it you are looking for, particularly? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted 16 June , 2004 Author Share Posted 16 June , 2004 Ken, I am researching 20 men of the 2/3rd West Lancs FA who were on board the transport 'Royal Edward' when it was sunk in the Aegean in August 1915. Their unit was not on board, but I have evidence they volunteered to go as reinforcements for another unit. They were at Weeton Camp at the time. I am interested in which other RAMC units were at Weeton then, and if any went with the 'Royal Edward'. It would be particularly useful if I could find some official record of their volunteering but I guess that's too much to ask! cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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