Does anyone here know what G1098 stores were please? Was this reference used throughout the army for specific stores or was it initially an RAOC reference? I did a search on Google that said that they were waterproofed items, is that correct? Also found the following on BBC's People's War site which made me think perhaps it was for clothing? BBC - WW2 People's War - Robert Hill's War After two or three nights bivouacking outside the town we destroyed the G.1098 stores sabotaged any unnecessary machinery and marched in convoy to the port of St. Nazaire. We arrived on the 17th June at ten o'clock, having marched seven miles many of us in new boots taken from the G.1098 before it went up in smoke. Thanks. Jules.
From memory G1098 were like local stores, these were items of equipment that might reasonably be expected to be replaced locally, i.e. Binoculars - watch's - sleeping bags etc Items that if lost were replaced by the loser completeing the much loved P1954 form - please take the cost from my pay form.
I don't have a definition to hand but G1098 stores are the list of items which a unit should hold. There are G1098 lists for different types of unit just as there are War Establishment tables. War Establishment tables list personnel, vehicles and weapons. Everything else held by the unit should be on the G1098 list. Has any one actually got a G1098? Mike
From memory G1098 were like local stores, these were items of equipment that might reasonably be expected to be replaced locally, i.e. Binoculars - watch's - sleeping bags etc Items that if lost were replaced by the loser completeing the much loved P1954 form - please take the cost from my pay form. Thank you and welcome to the forum! Jules.
I don't have a definition to hand but G1098 stores are the list of items which a unit should hold. There are G1098 lists for different types of unit just as there are War Establishment tables. War Establishment tables list personnel, vehicles and weapons. Everything else held by the unit should be on the G1098 list. Has any one actually got a G1098? Mike That's great thanks very much Mike. This might help Yes it did Thanks both for your help. Jules.
A unit or sub-unit would have an established table of what stores they should hold, this would include such items as spades, shovels, axes etc, also they would have items of controlled stores usually identified with a serial number - the controlled stores would include compasses, binoculars, wrist watches etc which when issued would be signed for. In the case of the loss of a controlled item a Board of Inquiry would be necessary to establish the circumstances of loss and who (usually the soldier) should pay for it. A companies G1098 would be the responsibility of the CQMS (Company Quarter Master Sergeant) whose rank could be Sgt, SSgt or WOII, and of course the Company Commander.
A unit or sub-unit would have an established table of what stores they should hold, this would include such items as spades, shovels, axes etc, also they would have items of controlled stores usually identified with a serial number - the controlled stores would include compasses, binoculars, wrist watches etc which when issued would be signed for. In the case of the loss of a controlled item a Board of Inquiry would be necessary to establish the circumstances of loss and who (usually the soldier) should pay for it. A companies G1098 would be the responsibility of the CQMS (Company Quarter Master Sergeant) whose rank could be Sgt, SSgt or WOII, and of course the Company Commander. Thank you - that's very helpful
I'm looking for some help please to Identify what G1098 stores comprised. I'm working with a unit diary covering a period where a new unit is forming up and there are several references to collecting and receiving G1098 stores, When I was in government service we used to order on a H108 form so is G1098 a generic form of general stores issue or is it specific items of kit? Comments and ideas welcomed, Thanks Pete
Many thanks that's the answer I've been looking for (sorry should have used the search function first) Pete
As a young BAOR signalman (private) in 1968 took over the troop G1098 store, the corporal in charge finished his 22 years and there was no replacement, so volunteered being sick and tired of sweeping garages and cleaning vehicles, there was everything there the troop required to go on exercise with, including signals equipment, except for weapons, hope this helps
Yes it does many thanks, it confirms that G1098 stores comprise all the essential items of kit relevant to the function of that unit
If anyone's in Kent, this might be worth a look: War Office Provisional War Equipment Table for an Infantry Battalion (Higher... | The National Archives
Army Form General 1098 is a regular units equipment establishment table and details all the equipment the unit should hold to equip its officers and soldiers; it includes webbing, shovels, weapons etc. A territorial unit has an AF G1198 and covers the same. When people say G10 watch it is a watch that the unit is scaled to hold on their AF G1098 scale. The scaling will be usd to justify replacement when a watch is written off.
Osprey Elite 51: World War II Infantry Tactics Squad and Platoon references a Provisional WET for a 1941 British Infantry Battalion but doesn't say where it's from. The Museum of Lancashire is a contender as the author is its curator.
24th Lancers War Diary: Chippenham - 8/2/44 The remainder of the Regiment arrived at Chippenham Park. Between the dates 1st – 8th February, all vehicles and G.1098 equipment were handed over to the 3rd Bn, The Royal Tank Regiment, which accordingly came under Command, 11th Armoured Division.
