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1939-10-04
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Nantes, France
Entry 0930: Informed that D Coy is to remain at NANTES. The guard duties at BLAIN being taken over by a first reinforcement. Guards at docks taken over by HQ Coy 1100: B Coy to ST. NAZAIRE to exchange duties, and relieve C Coy 2/Lt J.E.N. Jewell with train guard at LE GAVRE 1630: C Coy arrived from ST. NAZAIRE. Orders for guard duties issued 1800: D Coy detailed to resume guards on RAOC Installations Reference to Appendices: Appendix 'D' 'E' and 'F'