petewalton Posted 19 September , 2007 Share Posted 19 September , 2007 I have a pamphlet/diary for the 283 Siege Battery RGA which i believe was published privately by the Battery's C/O just after the war and sent to each surviving member of the Battery. It contains a brief description of the Battery's whereabouts and activities throughout the war and includes two maps, a list of personnel and a roll of honour. I'm happy to do any 'look ups'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11kilo Posted 17 April , 2021 Share Posted 17 April , 2021 Hi Pete: I'd be interested in any reference to Lieut. Alfred Peirce. I'd also be interested in any action that the battery saw in October and November 1918 (Peirce won the MC in the King's Birthday Honours 1919 so I am looking for action in the final months of the war). Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted 17 April , 2021 Share Posted 17 April , 2021 Hi Andy, Pete hasn't been on the forum since last November so probably worth dropping him a PM. 3 minutes ago, 11kilo said: Peirce won the MC in the King's Birthday Honours 1919 Birthday Honours are usually for an extended period of exemplary service rather than a specific act of gallantry so there may not be anything to find tied directly to the last two months of hostilities. Cheers, (Amother) Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11kilo Posted 17 April , 2021 Share Posted 17 April , 2021 Thanks Pete, I have a success rate of over 30% of finding recommendations or mentions of gallantry in the war diaries, or obituaries for NYH and KBH. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clk Posted 18 April , 2021 Share Posted 18 April , 2021 Hi Andy, On 18/04/2021 at 06:10, 11kilo said: I am looking for action in the final months of the war Image sourced from the National Archives The earlier part of their war service is covered by this war diary - link. The last few months should be covered by this one - link. To get them as free downloads you'll need to complete a very basic registration - link. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11kilo Posted 18 April , 2021 Share Posted 18 April , 2021 Thank you Chris, that's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ororkep Posted 13 May , 2021 Share Posted 13 May , 2021 Andy, have only just noticed this thread. These are the only mentions of Lieut Peirce in the aforementioned book. The maps referred to look to be hand drawn by Peirce of which there are two and J.H.S. is Major J.H. Speeding DSO (Author). A favour for a favour perhaps? Rgds Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaker163 Posted 7 October , 2021 Share Posted 7 October , 2021 Another late addition to this thread. Marked on back “Officers and signallers of 283rd Siege Battery RGA”. I can only see one officer relative is second on left. Love the expressions and potential Tom foolery around him. Look at hand positions. Is chap on far left getting a telling off from the photographer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petewalton Posted 3 February , 2022 Author Share Posted 3 February , 2022 Hi Andy, Sorry for the belated reply, it’s a long time since I’ve been on the site and I’ve only just noticed your query. I see that Paul has already helped you out re. mentions of Alfred in the book. I’ve included photos taken from it showing details of the Battery movements in the final months of the war, along with a Battery photo taken in January 1917. Also a photo of whom I believe to be Major Speeding (though I’m not familiar with the uniform insignia). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaker163 Posted 3 February , 2022 Share Posted 3 February , 2022 Bother, now reallised i've got an issue with cap badges on this postcard that I had thought was of 283 Seige battery (st Souplet is 30km from Cambrai) Any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay dubaya Posted 3 February , 2022 Share Posted 3 February , 2022 47 minutes ago, pbaker163 said: Bother, now reallised i've got an issue with cap badges... Any suggestions Army Ordnance Corps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNTomo Posted 25 August , 2023 Share Posted 25 August , 2023 Hello gentlemen, I was wondering if anyone has any information, regarding who served in the 283 Siege Battery during 1917. My Great Grandfather was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and I am trying to obtain some information about him and the regiment during this time. WO-372-23-174592.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Welcome to the forum. Your relative was in the G Siege Park Army Service Corps 283 Motor Transport Company , not the RGA if I’ve read the card correctly. You haven’t specified which of the 6 he is, but I’ve assumed he’s the one with 283 mentioned. (Image courtesy of the National Archives) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNTomo Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Hi Michelle. Many thanks, yes that’s correct the medal card you have posted is for my Great Grandfather. His name was Edwin George Thomas. I am attempting to collate as much information I can about him and present it to my farther, closer towards Remembrance Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 As he wasn’t RGA as I’ve explained, it would be best to start a new thread about him in Soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNTomo Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Ah ok, apologies I miss understood. I will start a new thread now 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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