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1940-03-27
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Linselles, France
Entry Weather: Showery, sunny periods: cold N.E wind. 1000: FGCM - Ptes ANGELL and LUCAS, 'A' Coy, on quitting their posts without being relieved on Train Guard on 25 Feb, and drunkenness. 1800: FGCM Finishes. Both accused found NOT Guilty of both charges. 1430: Bn Training - Night Attack Scheme commences. 1530: Coys arrive in Concentration Area. 1600: 'B' Group on recce, and to receive orders. Coys having hot meal in Concentration Area. 1930: First Coy leaves Concentration Area for Assembly area. 2030: First Coy leaves Assembly Area. 2100: " " arr Forming up Place. 2245: Zero Hour. 2315: 'B' reports on objective by Very Light Signal. 2345: 'A' reports on objective by Very Light Signal. Reference to Appendices: Appendix "N"