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38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery    38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery served with 38th (Welsh) Division from December 1914. The 38th Division was formed from volunteer units that had already been raised by public subscription and private projects. They proceeded to France between in late November and early December 1915. The four Brigade Ammunition Columns amalgamated into the DAC in May 1916. In July the Division were in action at Mametz Wood on The Somme, suffering severe casualties. The Division did not return to major action for more than a 12 months. In 1917 they were in action in the Third Battles of Ypres, in 1918 they were in action on The Somme, in the Battles of the Hindenburg Line and the Final Advance in Picardy Demobilisation began in December 1918 and was complete by June 1919. 6th Jul 1916 38th Div Artillery in action  Although the infantry of the 38th Division did not return to action after the Battle of Mametz Wood, the Artillery were continually involved in action. 23rd of March 1917 Working Parties 8th Apr 1918 Reliefs Commence 9th Apr 1918 Heavy Bombardment   10th Apr 1918 Under Fire   11th Apr 1918 Orders to Withdraw   If you can provide any additional information, please add it here. Want to know more about 38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery? 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We also have a section on World War Two. and a Timecapsule to preserve stories from other conflicts for future generations. 211434 S/Sgt. Herbert Henry Elliott MID 38th Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery Certificate stating that Herbert Henry Elliott, Number 88528, Rank Staff Sargeant, 38th Ammunition Column, Royal Artillery, distinguished himself on the following occasion most gallant and untiring work during the past ten days. Day and night under heavy fire he has inspected and repaired guns and carriages. The fact that from the moment the attack began, not a single gun in the 122 Brigade went out of action for over 24 hrs is due to his skill, devotion to duty and care in looking after the guns and his Battery Fitters and Limber Gunners. Signed W.A.M.Thomlison, Brigadier General Commanding In the field 24.8.1917 (signature unreadable) Major General Commanding 38th Welsh Division Josephine Wells Add to this record. Recomended Reading. Available at discounted prices.

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