MERLINV12 Posted 22 January , 2021 Share Posted 22 January , 2021 Need some help, confirmation of my interpretation of the MIC below. I think this is 1st Garrison Battalion North Staffordshire, do you agree ? If so, does anyone have an idea if a War Diary exists for this battalion, have searched the usual sources with no luck. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 22 January , 2021 Share Posted 22 January , 2021 Yes, I’d agree 1st (Garrison) Bn North Staffordshire Rgt. They went to France during May 1916, they then became the 13th (Garrison) Bn on 31st July 1918. Had a quick look at NA but couldn’t find a WD, I’ll have another look when not using a phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLINV12 Posted 22 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2021 Thanks Jay, fast reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaureenE Posted 22 January , 2021 Share Posted 22 January , 2021 Garrison Battalions were made up of soldiers unfit for front line duty. They were therefore not considered to be in a War situation, so there are no War Diaries. For some information, see the FIBIS Fibiwiki page First World War https://wiki.fibis.org/w/First_World_War#Garrison_Battalions The content is about Garrison Battalions In India, but applies to Garrison Battalions generally. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERLINV12 Posted 23 January , 2021 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2021 Maureen, Thanks for the info & link, they have helped me Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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