SapperPhoto Posted 13 March , 2015 Share Posted 13 March , 2015 Hello, Is anyone able to tell me where the 3rd Field Survey RE served or anything more about the unit? My grandfather Bernard Gordon served with them. I have looked for a War Diary through National Archives but so far without success. Any guidance about what search terms I should use gratefully received! Many thanks in advance for your help. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelfe Posted 14 March , 2015 Share Posted 14 March , 2015 In Feb 1916 3rd Topographical Survey Section expanded to become 3rd Field Survey Company. In 1918 3 FSC expanded to become 3rd Field Survey Battalion. 3rd TSS/FSC/FSB was assigned to 3rd Army. For details about what they did you need to read Peter Chasseaud's 'Artillery's Astrologers - A History of British Survey and Mapping on the Western Front 1914 - 1918' Basically they did topographical survey, map supply, sound ranging and flash spotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperPhoto Posted 14 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2015 Thank you for your very helpful reply. I shall search out a copy of the book. I hope that someone can also tell me whether a War Diary exists for the FSC and where to find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Clifton Posted 14 March , 2015 Share Posted 14 March , 2015 Hello Jill, and welcome to the Forum! It does not look as if there is a surviving war diary for this unit at Kew. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperPhoto Posted 14 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2015 Dear Ron, Thank you for confirming my suspicions! Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk Posted 14 March , 2015 Share Posted 14 March , 2015 Hi Jill, For some background, it might be worth having a look at these http://www.defencesurveyors.org.uk/ Off the "historic" tab, go to the"WW1" button on the left hand side. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperPhoto Posted 14 March , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2015 Dear Chris, Many thanks for this. I've just found the tab and will have a look. Sadly, the 3rd FSC don't have a specific history listed! My grandfather is elusive! Best wishes, Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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