ss002d6252 Posted 6 June , 2016 Share Posted 6 June , 2016 Hi, what is a 1/RB? 1st battalion, Rifle Brigade. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 6 June , 2016 Share Posted 6 June , 2016 Wow, thanks I am amazed you found this out, so for 3 years where was he? I believe they did a stint in Ireland? well quite excited at finding this out, do you know where in Leamington enlistment took place? Thanks Craig Regards Pat Unfortunately it doesn't say where in Leamington he enlisted but I'd imagine that, pre war, there was only one recruitment office so local papers may mention it. The 1st Rifle Brigade seem to have been in Dublin in 1911 - not sure how long they stayed but they were at Colchester in 1914. He may not have been with the 1st Bn for all of his service but the he could have been with one of the other battalions (not sure where they were at during this time). Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 6 June , 2016 Share Posted 6 June , 2016 Hi, what is a 1/RB? 1/RB is shorthand for 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade. I was just confirming we had the correct battalion. Edit: I see Craig's already replied! I was working of the notification that my post had been quoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 6 June , 2016 Share Posted 6 June , 2016 See you are interested in the KRRC, Alberts brother was in this: Regiment King's Royal Rifle Corps Thiepval Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B. DONALD, WILLIAM ALEXANDER Rifleman A/3083 A Coy KIA 15/09/1916 Delville Wood King's Royal Rifle Corps Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B. Grave Memorial Reference Pier & Face 13 A and 13 B. THIEPVAL I do have the War Diaries, but expect you already have them, if not let me know. Pat - click on this link Rifleman William Donald - 7th Btn KRRC 1914 - 1916 and you will get to your 2014 topic where I already helped you with William Donald, 7/KRRC Many thanks for the kind offer of the 7/KRRC war diaries. I have them up to the end of 1917. If you have the 1918 pages, I would be very grateful to get copies. Send me a Personal Message via the Forum. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 7 June , 2016 Share Posted 7 June , 2016 1st RB were in Dublin in 1911, as Craig stated, leaving for Colchester on 3/10/11. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game pat Posted 7 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2016 1st battalion, Rifle Brigade. Craig Thanks Craig, Military is not my forte, one question if you can help where would Albert have been 1911 to 1914, how do I find where 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade were, Thanks Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss002d6252 Posted 7 June , 2016 Share Posted 7 June , 2016 Thanks Craig, Military is not my forte, one question if you can help where would Albert have been 1911 to 1914, how do I find where 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade were, Thanks Pat Post 30 will give you that. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game pat Posted 7 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 7 June , 2016 1st RB were in Dublin in 1911, as Craig stated, leaving for Colchester on 3/10/11. Andy Thank you I have had so much help from everyone, I now have Alberts service no. when and where he enlisted and where he would have served, thanks Regards Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game pat Posted 8 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Pat - click on this link Rifleman William Donald - 7th Btn KRRC 1914 - 1916 and you will get to your 2014 topic where I already helped you with William Donald, 7/KRRC Many thanks for the kind offer of the 7/KRRC war diaries. I have them up to the end of 1917. If you have the 1918 pages, I would be very grateful to get copies. Send me a Personal Message via the Forum. Mark Hi MARK DO i SEND COPIES HERE or email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game pat Posted 8 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Pat - click on this link Rifleman William Donald - 7th Btn KRRC 1914 - 1916 and you will get to your 2014 topic where I already helped you with William Donald, 7/KRRC Many thanks for the kind offer of the 7/KRRC war diaries. I have them up to the end of 1917. If you have the 1918 pages, I would be very grateful to get copies. Send me a Personal Message via the Forum. Mark Pat - click on this link Rifleman William Donald - 7th Btn KRRC 1914 - 1916 and you will get to your 2014 topic where I already helped you with William Donald, 7/KRRC Many thanks for the kind offer of the 7/KRRC war diaries. I have them up to the end of 1917. If you have the 1918 pages, I would be very grateful to get copies. Send me a Personal Message via the Forum. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 8 June , 2016 Share Posted 8 June , 2016 Hi MARK DO i SEND COPIES HERE or email? No problem! I will send you a PM instead. You should get a notification here on the Forum and the rest should then be reasonably logical! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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