Who was in charge of the 3rd Battery Royal Field Artillery?

[Minishawsi]

HI,

I am trying to find out who was in charge of the 8th Division Royal Field Artillery 3rd Battery on the 24th May 1918. I was looking at a commendation for Henry Slarney but the signature was smudged and it is unreadable. If anyone could tell me who it was it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

[sotonmate]

M

3 Battery was part of 45 Brigade RFA of 8 Division. The War Diary will show who was i/c of the Battery. Ref WO95/1694/2 and just missed out on the digital issue this week,so a visit to Kew or some kind and knowledegable RA person here may be able to help.

[rflory]

The OC of 3rd Battery, XLV Brigade, RFA on 23 March 1918 was Major D'A. V. Carden, DSO. On 11 November 1918 it was Major C. W. Cripps, DSO; not sure, which, if either, was OC on 24 May 1918. Dick Flory

[11kilo]

Hello:

My notes show that Major Carden was posted to 425 Battery, 44th Brigade at the end of March 1918. I hope this helps.

Cheers

Andy

NB Dick: Source is Major Carden's papers