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1944-12-22
Regiment 4th Wiltshire
Location Netherlands
Entry [22-23] Rate of enemy's advance slowed down and situation becomes a little easier although the threat of parachutists still remains with the Bn. Coys draw balllot for leave commencing 1st Jan 43. Bn at 1 hrs notice to move and 3 hrs notice for counter-attack role. Weather - harvest frost of winter experienced so far, sunny by mid-day.