Submarine Branch REs

[Barry Hayter]

I have the below photo of a reunion the details of which are on the back. JH Langton is has the arrow at his feet and I assume Capt Thompson is to his right.

I wonder if any posters know anything of the regiment noted on the back or have any comments which might be of interest? I know nothing about Capt Thompson and haven't been able to identify anything in the LG ... though that is probably more down to my poor research skills!

[joseph]

Langton,

These are all pre war men as Submarine Mining was transfered to the navy in 1907, this link may explain more.

http://www.gwpda.org/naval/recsm.htm

Maybe this book, could have the answers maybe on loan from your local library.

History of Submarine Miners in the British Army - Baker Brown

Hope this helps

Regards Charles

[Terry_Reeves]

See also Cornwall's Royal Engineers - Lt Colonel CJF Mead. Manyof the UK based Submarine Mining Company's were part of the Volunteer Movement. When the RN took over responsibility for Submarine Mining in 1905, a number of these units were redesignated Fortress Companies.

Terry Reeves

[Barry Hayter]

Thank you very much gents ... I'll follow those leads and see where it takes me.

[RNCVR]

VERY nice Photo!

Love to see a few close ups of the medals for the gentlemen in the front row, if you are able Langton,

Bryan