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249th Field Company, Royal Engineers
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Those known to have served with
249th Field Company, Royal Engineers
during the Great War 1914-1918.
- Curd Charles Henry. Spr. (d.24th Apr 1917)
- McArdle Charles Edward. (d.9th Nov 1919)
- Redman Charles E..
- Taylor Arthur Elgar. Spr. (d.17th Oct 1917)
- Taylor Arthur Elgar. Spr. (d.17th Oct 1917)
- Wright H. W.. Mjr.
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262756Spr. Arthur Elgar Taylor 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers (d.17th Oct 1917)
On 17th of October 1917, my grandfather Arthur Taylor and Major H. W. Wright were shelled while on duty in Belgium. My grandfather did not survive and his mate was with him when he passed - his last words being "I think I'm done." My grandmother received a letter from this man which was written in April of 1918 telling her what had happened and his last words. My son now has this letter in his possession.Marjorie Culver
262752Mjr. H. W. Wright 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers
On 17th of October 1917, my grandfather Arthur Taylor and Major H. W. Wright were shelled while on duty in Belgium. My grandfather did not survive and his mate was with him when he passed, his last words being "I think I'm done." My grandmother received a letter from this man which was written in April of 1918 telling her what had happened and his last words. My son now has this letter in his possession.Marjorie Culver
255233Charles E. Redman 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers
Charles Redman served in the 249th Field Company.Marjorie Culver
255231Charles Edward McArdle 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers (d.9th Nov 1919)
According to a letter from Charles McArdle to my grandmother in April of 1918 and while he was in hospital, he informed my grandmother that he was with my grandfather, Arthur Elgar Taylor, in Belgium, when they were shelled and my grandfather was hit. He told my grandmother that my grandfather's last words were, "I think I'm done." My son now has that letter and it is considered to be a real treasure and we were very happy that she held onto it and it was passed down in the family.Marjorie Culver
255230Spr. Charles Henry Curd 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers (d.24th Apr 1917)
Charles Curd was killed in action at Arras, aged 32, son of Susan Curd of Durrington. He was born in Newhaven and enlisted in Brighton at Carpenter St. Paul's. He died on Tuesday 24th of April 1917 and there is no known grave.Marjorie Culver
231339Spr. Arthur Elgar Taylor 249th Field Coy. Royal Engineers (d.17th Oct 1917)
All I know is that my grandfather, Arthur Taylor and grandmother went back to England where they were both born. He was with the Royal Engineers, 249th Field Coy., and died 17th of October 1917 and is listed as Commonwealth War Dead. He is buried in La Brique Military Cemetery No. 2 in Belgium. I am trying to find out about his company and where they fought in the war.Marjorie Culver
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