128 Det Hannover District Workshop REME

Hi guys,

I am researching the village in Germany called Hambühren near Celle where my wife grew up, which until 1945 was a Luftwaffe Main Ammunition Factory. As such I am at the point of establishing the units that were located here following the end of the war.

260 (Wessex) Field Company RE were involved in the destruction of the vast amount of ammunition that remained and of the demilitarisation of the factory area.

My research indicates that a detachment of the Hannover District Workshop REME quite possibly 128 Det were also based here which in 1949 became part of 31 Armoured Workshop.

I have been to The National Archives and read WO267/128 HQ Hannover District REME which does give some indication but very little.

Any pointers or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks
Ian