Dear all, My dad Gareth Hugh Davies was a member of 285 Field Park company throughout the war. His number was 1907844 Originally from Sketty Swansea I presume as he was a sign writer before the war he may well of carry out such work for the company. Dad died in 1975 aged 75,he did not talk much about the war however I do know that two of his mates died forging a river, sadly I do not know which river or when. When the Germans broke through in the Ardennes he was posted to lay dynamite charges on roads and bridges. I also know that the company and the division were posted in Northern Island for about two years. I am very interested in Wizards photo, I have very few photos of dad at war, he must be in the picture and I would be very grateful if somehow I could get a copy. Kind Regards Richard Hugh Davies
Hello Richard and welcome to the forum. Is this the thread you are referring to? http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/14223-royal-enginneer-joseph-osborne/#entry159495 Wizard (now Koko) hasn't been on the forum since July 2010. You could try sending him a PM (private message) or maybe one of the Moderators can help you. Good luck with your research. Lesley
Hi Richard and welcome Just in case you are interested here are the ref for your mans units war diaries at the National Archives. If you can't get there I'm happy to copy any of them for you. Just click the RED LINK below for more details. WO 166/3754 285 Field Park Company. 1939 Aug.-1941 Dec. WO 166/8193 285 Company 1942 Jan.-Dec. WO 166/12138 285 Company 1943 Jan.-Dec. WO 171/1621 285 Company 1944 Jan.-Dec. WO 171/5543 285 Company 1945 Jan.- Dec. WO 171/9416 285 Company 1946 Jan., Feb. Cheers Andy
