Guest Posted 7 September , 2004 Share Posted 7 September , 2004 I feel ashamed for not knowing this, but have to ask. What was the nominal strength of an infantry company and platoon in 1918. Appreciate that they often operated with reduce strengths Bembridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 8 September , 2004 Share Posted 8 September , 2004 Bembridge "Usually lettered A through D each of the 4 Companies numbered 227 heads at full establishment. Each was commanded by a Major or Captain, with a Captain as Second-in-Command. Company HQ included a Company Sergeant-Major (CSM), a Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS), 2 Privates acting as Batmen, and 3 as Drivers. The body of the Company was divided into 4 Platoons, each of which was commanded by a subaltern (a Lieutenant or Second Lieutenant). In total, the 4 Platoons consisted of 8 Sergeants, 10 Corporals, 4 Drummers, 4 Batmen and 188 Privates. Each Platoon was subdivided into 4 Sections, each of 12 men under an NCO." This came from information supplied to me by Mr Baker, our glorious leader! SN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 8 September , 2004 Share Posted 8 September , 2004 Many thanks Stephen, once again the Forum has turned up trumphs John F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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