REME 12 Base workshop

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Glen

My grandfather used to talk about a place he then went to called Le Khroub, and working with REME. Here's the transcription from his war log thing:

att to A.F.W. Inc. 12 Base w/s REME 22 July 43

I'm assuming that translates to : " Attached to Army Field Workshop Company, 12 Base workshop Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers"

Is my translation correct?
Does anyone know where the REME 12 Base workshop was exactly?

Glen,

According to the REME history books, you are correct about Le Khroub and 12 Base Wksp REME were situated there at the period / date you mention. Also at Constantine and with detachments at Bone. The part that throws me is "A.F.W."........I can find reference ot ABW, which was Algiers Base Workshop, which was linked to 12 Base Wksps. Hope this is of some help.

Try contacting the REME Museum at Arborfield.