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1945-01-17
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location RAIPUR, Burma
Entry 1000 hrs. Coy Comdrs conference on move tomorrow. 1100 hrs. Swimming sports in SHWEBO canal. All ranks have to wear underpants when swimming and washing now owing to the extreme modesty of the Burmans. Remarks: Capt HR COOKE returned after 7 months absence having been wounded on BICKFORD SPUR on 17 JUNE 44. To be I.O.