Sappers Dann, Darnes & Johnstone BEF France 1917

[Guest Kieron Moorman]

Hi there,

Last summer (May to be more precise) we were on holiday in Normandy and visited an old derelict chateau near Avarranches. Whilst there I found a postcard (see image below)

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kieron_mo...re2.jpg&.src=ph

Left to Right Dann, Darnes & Johnstone

I'd love to:

1. Find out who accidentally lost it therem (and return it)

2. Find out a little about the 3 people in the photo;

The message on the back is:

A Souvenir from Sappers Dann, Darnes & Johnstone, BEF France 1917.

Anyone know who they are?

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kieron_mo...re2.jpg&.src=ph

Kieron.

[ianw]

A Sapper William Dann was killed in March 1918. Aged 35 70th Field Company

[SteveE]

Search for the surnames, rank of Sapper in the Royal Engineers throws up the following in the MIC's online:

19 Dann

2 Darnes

99 Johnstone

A very long shot but I guess you could see if there are any 'hits' with near consecutive numbers although by no means guaranteed to prove anything.

Regards

Steve

[Guest Kieron Moorman]

Thanks for the info - I'll research those links this evening.

Kieron.

[Guest Kieron Moorman]

Can anyone explain what the Regiment No is. Is it their unique Id or the number of the regiment in which they served?