15 Coy RCASC

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by John Sliz
Actually, if it isn't too much trouble, I wouldn't mind checking out the orbats. I would like to compare notes to what I have with the 85 Br. coy.

John;

Don't know if this will help you, but here are some notes on No. 85 Bridge Company, R.C.A.S.C.:

Raised:

Serial No. 230 - No. 1 Bridge Company, R.C.A.S.C. - Authorized by: General Order Number 89/1941 - Effective Date: 14 Apr 41.

Converted & Redesignated:

Serial No. 230 - No. 85 Bridge Company, R.C.A.S.C. - Authorized by: General Order Number 119/1942 - Effective Date: 1 Mar 42

Disbandment:

Authorized by: General Order Number 388/1945 - Effective Date: 6 Aug 45

Organization:

- a Company Headquarters
- a R.C.E. Section (later Platoon)
- a Workshop Platoon
- 10x Task Platoons, consisting of: 3x Bailey Bridge Platoons, 2x Bailey Pontoon Platoons, 2x Folding Boat Equipment Platoons, 1x Close Support Raft Platoon, 1x Assault Platoon and 1x Heavy Bailey Bridge Platoon

Personnel: - 750 all ranks, usually commanded by a Major

Vehicle strength: 450 vehs, most of which were Diamond T's, 4-ton, 6x6 (FBE, GS & Pontoon) - normally there were 30x Diamond T's per platoon (the normal R.C.A.S.C. 'Brick')

- Bridge Companies were G.H.Q./L. of C. Troops
- usual allocation was 1x Bridge Company per Corps, where the company came under the operational command of the Commander, R.C.E or R.E., which ever the case may be.

Hope this helps.

Cheers