| Regiment | 1st Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | MAUNGDAUNG, Burma |
| Entry | During the morning 12 hurricanes struck the gun area with machine gun and 2lb cannon. 100 AK Regt fired 6 lb A/T guns at the gun which appears over the edge of the bund, and which seems to be the only one which is now in action. Many hits in the area were seen. A small patrol went out from the EAST end of the bund, and observed the fire. 1 pl of C Coy moved to SIZON (5443) to protect the MDS. 1930 to 2330 hrs. A Coy sent a small listening patrol (1 and 5) to try and get more information of Jap living area. They heard and saw nothing. Remarks. Wounded 22/3/45 5629076 L/C HITCHCOTT H. Died of wounds 22.3.45. 5344602 Cpl GRIFFITHS L. 5338473 Pte HOLLAND B. 5346476 Pte FRANCIS A. 5350727 Pte BOWSHER G. Wounded 23/3/45 5346041 Pte HOBBS J. 5350649 Pte WISE C. (NOT EVAC) 5341683 L/C THORNGATE W. 5344557 Pte BUCKETT F. (NOT EVAC) Lieut Leyland returned from hospital (wounded). Posted to D Coy. |
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