| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Contre, France |
| Entry | 0700: B.B.C news bulletin announced that Holland and Belgium were invaded by Germany at 0300 hrs this morning, accompanied by Air bombardments of the two countries, and Switzerland 0950: Lt-Col Moore to 13 Inf Bde HQs 1015: Fd Cashier 5 Div arr and opened office in the square 1200: Air Raid 'Red' received 1222: 2 (AA) Pl reported in posn 1227: "All clear" received from Brigade 1320: P.A.D. Instructions received from 13 Inf Bde 1425: Air Raid 'RED' received 1430: Conference of all Coy Cmdrs and CSMs, RSO at Bn HQs, on P.A.D Measures, training and Adms matters connected with a move. No orders or inkling of a move of the Div, or unit are known, it is understood that the Divn is in "Imperial Reserve" 1515: Three planes flew over from roughly EAST to West, at from 25,000 - 30,000 feet. AA gunfire heard and shells burst behind the planes. 1850: Air Raid 'Red' received. Orders to commence dumping stores at once 2000: Lt-Col Moore returns from Bde 2035: Adv Party under Major Bearne deps. Conference of all Coy Comdrs, MTO, RIO, RSO and QM at Bn HQs 2150: Bde Movement Order No.4 Copy No.3 Received "All Clear" 2200: Bn Move Order No.10 issued Weather: Very warm, hazy, hrs sunshine [no detail]. Roads very dry and dusty, necessitating 10 mph speed limit in all villages Reference to Appendices: App 'K' 'J' and 'L' |
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