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bwarne
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posted 28 August 2021 22:37
BillGood question. Field Companies and Field Squadrons are close to the same thing. Field Companies were attached to Infantry Brigades/ Divisions and Field Squadrons were attached to Armored Brigades/ Divisions. The differences were slight. Park Companies/Squadrons were plant oriented units with heavy equipment and tradesmen. Plumbers, Fitters, Carpenters, Electricians etc were placed in Park Company. Hope this helps. Brent
Posts: 2 | From: Nelson BC | Registered: Aug 2000
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bwarne
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posted 03 September 2021 00:23
BillMy knowledge comes from History of The Royal Canadian Engineers Vol II. By my reading, it would appear that the Field Companies were designed to carryout "heavy" engineering tasks, such as more permanent bridges and roads etc. There were quite a number of specialist units such as Tunneling and Petroleum Companies. Hope this helps. Chimo Brent
Posts: 2 | From: Nelson BC | Registered: Aug 2000
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