Unit abbreviation help

[grndevil44]

I wondered if anyone could help, am on a research trail and just came across this abbreviation

No. 1 Cnd M.G.R.U.

I wondered if it was Machine gun reserve unit? any help would be appreciated

ah I believe its reinforcement

[byterock]

I agree 'reinforcement' though I cannot see such a unit on list of units in ETO I have handy

I do see

No. 1~3 Base Reinforcement Group:

perhaps it was under one of those or short lived early on in the war.

I know that the first 'First Nation' Canadian officer 'David Greyeyes' served in a MG RU.

[Grizzly]

The organization and designation of the Canadian base / reinforcement system overseas was changed during the war. One designation was "xxx RU" (eg. Canadian Armoured Corps Reinforcement Unit). In 1944 the system was significantly re-organized and the MG RU was incorporated into one of infantry reinforcement units.
A good source for information about the reinforcement system is C.P. Stacey's Six Years of War and The Victory Campaign.

[grndevil44]

thanks guys, I have been told the MGRU was based in the UK, I wrote off to Ottawa also as I have a name but will have to wait and see