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Title: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Suffolkgirl on Wednesday 26 July 06 18:23 BST (UK)

Hi,

From my grandfathers paybook and various papers I know that he was a Gunner, then Lance Bombardier with the 176 Siege Battery R.G.A.  According to the paybook, he was paid in French Francs up to 21st Nov 1917, Italian Lire from 21 Dec 1917. he also had some passes: from Padova to Venice on 11th Jan 1919, from Praglia Convent to Venice on 11th Jan 1919 and from battery position to Sirmione on 17th Sep 1918.

There are also two photographs, written on the backs "Somewhere in France 29 July 1917" and Somewhere in Italy 9 June 1918".

Is there someone with military WW1 knowledge who can tell me where in France and Italy the 176 Siege Battery fought and where I might find out more.

Jan

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: harribobs on Wednesday 26 July 06 19:25 BST (UK)

with a quick look the only thing i can see is "176th battery - Moved to Italy as part of 80th HAG on 24 November 1917, and remained there."

HAG- Heavy artillery group

i'll see what elae i can dig up

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Suffolkgirl on Thursday 27 July 06 20:21 BST (UK)

Thanks Harribobs.  I have tried to find out information from the internet but the 176 Siege battery doesn't appear to be well represented at all.

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Wendi on Friday 28 July 06 20:09 BST (UK)

The best I could find is "176 Battery Royal Artillery" who's website says they have changed their name 17 times between 1860 and 1930  ???  They have a website

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0ol/

or perhaps contacting the RA Museum at

http://www.firepower.org.uk

Hope it helps
Wendi :)

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Suffolkgirl on Friday 28 July 06 22:17 BST (UK)

Thanks Wendi, I'll try both the websites you recommended.

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Wendi on Friday 28 July 06 22:21 BST (UK)

Let us know how you get on  ;D

Good Luck
Wendi :)

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: liverpool annie on Wednesday 23 August 06 18:25 BST (UK)

Hi Jan !

This is a long time after your post but .......  ::) if you haven't tried this already ........ !

The War Diary of 176 Siege Battery for Sep 16 to Nov 17 is in the National Archives at WO95/325 and for the period from Dec 17 to Feb 18 at WO95/4205. The war diary for the period Mar 18 to Nov 18 has not been traced

Annie  :)

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: Suffolkgirl on Wednesday 23 August 06 21:29 BST (UK)

Thanks very much Annie, I'll look that up as soon as I can.

Jan

Title: Re: 176 Siege Battery RGA 1915-1919
Post by: MrEdRGA on Wednesday 28 December 22 13:15 GMT (UK)

Random long old thread ressurection.

My great uncle was in the 176 SB - and I have a couple of photos of him and his chums.

I wonder if @suffolkgirl uncovered anything further?

Ed