225th Field Company (Stockton’s Own)

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t13737A group of sappers from the 225th Field Company of Royal Engineers. The soldier on the left of the picture is Lance Corporal Smith.

Photograph and details courtesy of Denis Rigg.

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  1. We have had a request for some information about a Leeds man who served with the 227th Field Regiment…can anyone help? (see below)

    I am currently doing some investigation into the life of my grandfather who actually served with the 227th Field Company, Royal Engineers and was killed on the 28th March 1918.
    I am trying to work out why he was a member of this Field Company as he lived in Leeds. How could he have become a member of 227th Field Company when not resident in Stockton on Tees? Would he have had to journey to Teesside to become a member of the regiment?
    I hope you can enlighten me. His details are below:

    Sapper Reginald Wright 160393
    227th Field Company,
    Royal Engineers,
    39th Division,

    Place of burial:
    Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France

    I would appreciate your help.
    Kind Regards,
    Graham Wright,

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    • So heavy were the losses in the British Army in the early months of the war that during 1915 a “Fifth New Army” was enlisted. The Field Companies No. 225, 227 and 234 were all called “Stockton-on-Tees” even though all three companies were formed at Marton Hall, Middlesbrough (now Stewart Park) in November 1915. It may be that Reginald travelled up to Middlesbrough to enlist.

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      • Hi Cliff, I must say I have been very remiss in responding to your response. No. excuses but I have been working on the Headingley War Memorial (not literary) but trying to get my grandfather’s name placed on it. With a lot of support from people at Leeds City Council. There is to be a rededication on the 2nd April.
        Your response is enlightening. Is there a way in which I can find out when Reginald enlisted and when he embarked for France? I presume he was not conscripted and was a volunteer.
        Once again I must apologise for not responding before now and I appreciate your efforts. I look forward to hearing from you.
        Regards,
        Graham

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      • Cliff,
        I thought I responded to you albeit belatedly but I can’t see it. It would be good to hear from you. Please ask Picture Stockton (pictures@stockton.gov.uk) for my email address.
        Regards,
        Graham Wright

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    • My Grandfather
      Sapper Percy Cholerton
      227th Field Company
      Royal Engineers
      39th Division
      Killed in action 28th March 1918
      No Known Grave.

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  2. For the Attention of Denis Rigg-

    Hello Denis

    I have found these images fascinating. My Grandfather Charlie Robeson Reg No 164754 was in the 225th Field Company Royal Engineers. He was a Saddler to trade. I have just published a book about his time from 1916-1919 with the 225th FC.

    Please ask Picture Stockton: pictures@stockton.gov.uk for my email or phone number – I’d be keen to make contact with you.

    Kind Regards

    Derek Robeson

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