O.H.C.

• by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

  Any idea where O.H.C. stands for in the sentence: putting O.H.C. in a house (22nd). Or is it O.H.S. (24th)?

  Posted October 29, 2017 9:33 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  I'm not sure exactly what it stands for, Erik, but I think it must be some sort of reinforcing material or emplacement.

  Posted October 30, 2017 8:27 AM

• by cyngast moderator

  Or does it have something to do with observation posts?

  Posted October 30, 2017 1:47 PM

• by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

  Maybe this can help. On the next page (see image) it says "putting O.H.S. over 6 loopholes". Image AWD0003u7s

  Posted October 30, 2017 6:38 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  I'm no closer to knowing what it stands for, I'm afraid, but I'd guess the S might stand for steel. The way they're talking about it sounds like some sort of armour plate. That's my best guess at the moment.

  Posted October 30, 2017 9:15 PM

• by f0rbe5

  I can't find any evidence, but can I suggest 'overhead cover' or 'overhead shelter', i.e. sandbags/timber protection against mortars and artillery shrapnel fire?

  Posted October 31, 2017 2:28 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  Yes, it could definitely be something like that.

  Posted October 31, 2017 4:40 PM

• by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

  Image AWD0003u4o a few details about O.H.C. (17th)

  Posted November 4, 2017 2:43 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  I think it might stand for overhead cover, Erik.

  Posted November 4, 2017 9:54 PM