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1939-10-06
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Nantes, France
Entry 1400: C.O and 2nd I/C to ST. NAZAIRE 1500: Lt H.N Hoare detailed for FGCM at BLAIN tomorrow 1530: S.T.O called for 20 men by phone to guard holds of liquer ships in docks - detailed from HQ Coy 1700: 20 men from HQ Coy proceeded to Port. Inlying piquet (2 Secs) out on usual duties 1800: Inlying piquet (two secs) out - normal routine duties