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War Diary

1943-05-04
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location Indin, Burma
Entry At 07.30 hrs 6 enemy bombers with an escort of 4 fighters flew towards MAUNGDAW from the EAST at the same time a further 6 bombers flew over the target area flying from N to S. Bombs were dropped but there was very little noise of explosives. The Bn received about 150 reinforcements this morning, they were allotted to Coys and 24 to HQ for the purpose of forming a defence plan. PATROLS. The Bn patrol has now been changed from Pt 1440 and is now a standing patrol at HKAMWEYWA 4232 of 1 off or N.C.O. and 6 men.