WW1 Victory Medal 1914-19 To Pioneer Robert Sadler, Special Brigade Depot Royal Engineers

Victory Medal 1914-19
214791 Pnr R Sadler. R.E.
With copy of Medal Index Card To
Pioneer Robert Sadler, Special Brigade Depot Royal Engineers
Wounded and Issued Silver War Badge
Silver War Badge Number 320158
The Special Brigade Depot of the Royal Engineers (RE) during World War I was established at Helfaut, France, on July 3, 1915, to train and manage personnel for the newly formed Special Companies, which were dedicated to chemical warfare. This depot served as the foundational unit for the Special Brigade, providing drafts and reinforcements to the various specialized companies engaged in gas warfare operation

Code: 56521