Nicky275 Posted 2 October , 2013 Share Posted 2 October , 2013 After doing some family tree research, I have discovered that my husband's Great Grandfather lost his life (aged 24) in September 1918, whilst on duty on the Arras- Cambrai Road. I don't know much about this Company and would love to learn more, if anyone has any information. My 'Long shot' would be to find a picture of him, but I know that would be highly unlikely. His name was Pioneer William Ellis of the 319th Road Construction Company. Aged 24, at the time of death. He is now buried at the Windmill British Cemetery in Monchy-Le-Preux. Any information about William or even the Company itself, would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 2 October , 2013 Share Posted 2 October , 2013 Hello Nicky, and welcome to the Forum! If you can get to London, you will find the unit War Diary in the National Archives at Kew in this file: WO 95/4057 319 Road Construction Company Royal Engineers 1917 Apr. - 1918 Sept. War Diaries rarely mention men by name other than officers, but the location of the unit, and a brief description of its activities, is given on each day. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky275 Posted 3 October , 2013 Author Share Posted 3 October , 2013 Hi Ron. Thank you for your help. xxx Nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 4 October , 2013 Share Posted 4 October , 2013 Glad to help, Nicky! You might also find this thread helpful: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=200358 I think it's time to give you the standard Forum health warning: Great War research can be addictive and may seriously damage the amount of your free time. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 13 November , 2018 Share Posted 13 November , 2018 Hello Ron, just joined the forum having read your advice to Nicky. I am looking for the War Diary for 345 Road construction from Feb 1917. Can you signpost me towards the file ref at National Archives at Kew. I have also seen reference to the RE Museum. Grateful for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 13 November , 2018 Share Posted 13 November , 2018 Hello Matt, and welcome to the Forum! Bad news, I'm afraid: only the War Diaries of 306 and 319 Road Construction Companies have survived at Kew. It is possible that the RE Museum have something that might help you. Good luck! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk Posted 13 November , 2018 Share Posted 13 November , 2018 Hi Matt3451, 6 hours ago, Matt3451 said: I have also seen reference to the RE Museum. The RE museum does appear to have a "summary" diary for the period 11.5.1917 to 30.6.1918. I don't know what level of detail it would give you though. RE Library-War-Diaries-WW1.pdf Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 Many thanks - have accessed the summary diary ar the RE Museum, Kind regards Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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