British: Essex Farm Royal Engineers Orderly Room

Essex Farm Orderly Room. Authors image

Often overlooked, is the low concrete wall remains of the Royal Engineers Orderly Room at Essex Farm. It was constructed by the Royal Engineers of the 38th Division, who supplied the engineering support and maintained the bridges across the canal, and was used as their headquarters.

Trench map showing No.4 bridge at Essex Farm and the dugouts on the Canal bank

On 8 May 1917, 124 Field Company, Royal Engineers held a Field General Court Martial in this bunker. On trial was 92575 Sapper D M Grace. He was sentenced to 90 days Field Punishment No.1.

War Diary

War Diary

Royal Engineers Orderly Room. Authors image