Mark Posted 16 January , 2003 Share Posted 16 January , 2003 I've seen a number of references to LCD Seaford in the brief details of men of the 4th London's. It think it might be a convalescent hospital but then again I'm probably way off! Any help is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Birch Posted 16 January , 2003 Share Posted 16 January , 2003 There was a transit camp at Seaford. I have also seen reference to it relating to Canadian units. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 17 January , 2003 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2003 Thank you for your reply, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sweeney Posted 21 January , 2003 Share Posted 21 January , 2003 Mark, Seaford was a major base in WWI. The LCD probably refers to a Command Depot. These were the last step depots of convelescing soldiers prior to being sent back. L might mean London Command Depot for London Terriers, (Not sure on that part). The Canadians presence was immense. The Canadian Machine Gun Training Depot Regimental Depot of the Canadian Engineers " Infantry Regimental Depot--Eastern Ontario " " " New Brunswick " " " British Columbia " Canadian Reserve Cyclist Company " CASC Detachment " No 3 Detachment Canadian Ordnance Corps " No. 6 " CAPC " Canadian Pioneer School--Seaford, Canadian Signal School--Seaford, Also the following infantry battalions (the reinforcement ones) that wound up at Seaford included: 1st Reserve Battalion 6th Reserve Battalion 7th Reserve Battalion 13th Reserve Battalion 16th Reserve Battalion Joe Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 21 January , 2003 Share Posted 21 January , 2003 Seaford was also a base for the British West Indies Regt. Several of their number lie in the cemetery there along with very many Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted 21 January , 2003 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2003 Joe and Terry, many thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 21 January , 2003 Share Posted 21 January , 2003 There is a page about Command Depots here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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