1st Army Troops Company - Engineers
From Our Contribution
 1st Army Troops Company completing the roof of a concrete pillbox. AWM E02346 | |
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Brief History
Established in Codford England in September 1917 from the incomplete 16th Field Company - Engineers, then part of the 6th Division that was forming until men had to be used to reinforce the first 5 divisions.
Army Troops Companies usually held heavier equipment than the field companies, and carried out many of the more complex tasks. They were also used for more complex construction behind the lines, bridging and water work, and the 1st Army Troops Company were involved in the construction of heavy artillery emplacements.
Two men posted to this unit lost their lives as a result of their service.
Unit Personnel
- Frederick Arthur Lister Maw 20 Oct 1918 - 9 Feb 1919
Individual Honours
- 2 x Military Cross
- 2 x Military Medal
- 4 x Mentioned in Despatches
- 1 x Belgium Croix de Guerre
- 1 x French Croix de Guerre
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