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1939-10-07
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Nantes, France
Entry 1000: Lt H.N. Hoare to BLAIN as member FGCM 1430: C.O and 2nd I/C to ST. NAZAIRE 1500: Capt F. Day and Lt J.W Peers at FGCM (members) HQ 2 AA Bde 1800: Inlying piquet (two sections only) out - normal duty 1830: C.O and Adjt to Base HQ to arrange for withdrawal of guards on ships holds - we are not supposed to supply these 2350: The guard on the ships hold's finally withdrawn