bootneck Posted 19 December , 2011 Share Posted 19 December , 2011 Can anybody explain what the above abbreviation means? It appears on a postcard, probably sent to the camp in 1917. I would hazard a guess along the lines of Eastern Sector or Electrical Services Deployment or Disposal Park; but could be barking up the wrong tree. Many thanks, Bootneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted 21 December , 2011 Author Share Posted 21 December , 2011 Having googled Park Camp Ely WW1, I have found a mention of an RFC 4TH Stores Distributing Park at Ely. Possibly what I am looking for? Bootneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 21 December , 2011 Share Posted 21 December , 2011 Hello bootneck E S usually refers to Engineer(ing) Stores in Army parlance. I don't know of any cases where the Army used the term "Sector" during WWI, except possibly in relation to AA areas of responsibility. "Engineer Stores Distribution Park" looks plausible, despite the obviou repetition of "Stores" after it. Perhaps "Engineer Services ..."? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted 22 December , 2011 Author Share Posted 22 December , 2011 Ron, Thank you for the information. much appreciated. When I mentioned the possible RFC connection to the person who had orginally asked me what the abbreviation meant, they contacted their cousin who has the postcard and it appears that they also have an RFC badge. regards Bootneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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