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1945-03-13
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location MAUNGDAUNG, Burma
Entry 0700 hrs. Bn commenced advance to MYINTHI and consolidated. No opposition. Dispositions of Coys: C Coy, HQ Coy and Bn HQ at 341420. B Coy at YEGAMO village (3442). A Coy at MYINTHI Rly station and astride main road. D Coy at 340425. 2300 hrs. Party of 10 Japs came down mullah from the SOUTH and ran into our defences. 1 officer and 3 privates (Jap) killed. Remarks. Wounded. 5338143 Pte ARNOLD W. (NOT EVAC) 1730 hrs. Bde op instruction no 02473 received.