Jump to content
Free downloads from TNA ×
The Great War (1914-1918) Forum

Remembered Today:

50 Coy. RGA War Diaries - Cameroon & Togoland Campaigns


derekspiers

Recommended Posts

My grandfather was serving in 50 Company RGA Sierra Leone at the outbreak of WW1. He subsequently was involved in action against the Germans in Cameroon and Togoland and was wounded at some point.

Does a 50 Coy War Diary exist in the archive anywhere?

If not can someone please point me to sources which describe the movements and actions in which 50 Coy personnel were involved.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Derek

Greetings

The Official History:

http://www.naval-military-press.com/togoland-and-the-cameroons.-official-history-of-the-great-war-other-theatres.html

has one indexed mention but more information is probably lurking in the text.

This book:

http://www.naval-military-press.com/history-of-coast-artillery-in-the-british-army.html

gives a little information on the history and development of 50 Company (which appears to have been the first all-African RGA unit at gunner level).

I am not a good searcher of National Archives archives, but perhaps another Member can answer the War Diary query.

Harry

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...