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1944-06-16
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location RAIPUR, Burma
Entry The Bn moved off to an assembly posn below the spur without opposition. After the concentration 1030 to 1100 hrs, the Bn moved across the rd on to the spur and by 1430 hrs reported Bn in posn spur area. During the afternoon there was certain sniper activity during which the Co., Lt - Col. W.A.Bickford, was wounded in the arm. Major F.M.Barton assumes command. Capt L.J.Sealy posted from D to A Coy.