Great War Ww1 Horses

[Pragmatist]

I know my great grandfather travelled to France/Belgium - to the front and 'tended' horses - but he was a civilian and I can't get a single thing on ancestory or war sites .... I'm drawing a complete blank! Any suggestions where to look? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

[Mamyalynne]

I wonder if he was part of this Division?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Remount_Service

[Pragmatist]

No he was at civilian .... That's
Where my problem is!

[Pragmatist]

My apologies I didn't read 'into' your message. Now doing so many thanks!

[Mamyalynne]

I am not totally sure whether they also used Civilians but if they have a contact point they may be able to help.

[Peter Pedant]

I f you find anything pplease post here

My grandfather was buying horses in Cologne on Aug 4th 1914
[ clearly he had arrived a few says before ]
dan der an dan !
and made it back - with a cranberry glass of Coln cathedral to give colour to his story.

[Elina]

Hi Pragmatist, did you watch 'Countryfile' on BBC1 on Sunday at 6.30pm? It was a World War One Special . At the end of the programme it gave this website out. I understand your great grandfather was a civilian but it's worth a shot possibly? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zwpx6sg