I am researching the WWII service of my Uncle Edward Patrick Carthy and would appreciate help and further information regarding the following entries in his Army service record:-
23 24 25 Lab. Co. RASC Strensall (Pte.) 5/9/39
Posted to No.23 Depot Lab.Co. York (Promoted Cpl.) 7/9/39
Attached No.2 Centre AMPC Caistor 27/10/39
I have found the following info on the web that may be relevant....
In September 1939, a number of infantry and cavalry reservists were formed into Works Labour Companies. These, in October 1939 became the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps (AMPC), and a Labour Directorate was created to control labour matters. On 22 November 1940 the name was changed from the AMPC to the Pioneer Corps.
Posted 2/4 Btn. KOYLI (Cpl.) 13/3/40
Posted 50th. H.B. (Cpl.) 13/7/40
Does the above line refer to the 50th (Holding Btn). East Yorkshire Regiment? Shortly afterwards he was posted to 1/4 Btn. KOYLI with whom he served for the remainder of the war, rising to the rank of CSM.
Many thanks!
