5th Field Coy, Royal Engineers.

[newburychap]

Everywhere on the western front is pretty close to everywhere else - there are several museums within a few miles of Polygon Wood and dozens of cemeteries and memorials - plenty to see if you do take a trip.  You can also see the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate - but get there early if you want to get a position from where you can see anything meaningful, it gets very crowded these days.

[robertsear]

My Grandfather was in the 5th Field Company Royal Engineers during WW1. I have done a lot of research on his field company., it helps that the RE research library is not too far away.
the 11th November 1914 is a famous day for the 5th Field Company Royal Engineers
The Race to the Sea, the first battle of Polygon Wood, Lieutenant Renny-Tailyour, Lieutenant AE Collins, The Battle for Nonne Boschen. I have the war diaries for the 5th Field company and will look up you relation if you are interested.

Robert