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Hello, I’ve recently discovered that my grandfather Leonard Matthews was stationed at these barracks with the 31st Company Royal Engineers on engineering services around the time of the above picture. I’m so fascinated to know this. I wonder if records would show correct dates
Kind regards.
Avril Chant.