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1945-05-22
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location HMAWBI, BURMA
Entry Two further patrol reports received and forwarded to Bde. Local report fowarded to Bde, as a result of interrogation of local sub-headman. 1500hrs. Conference for Coy Cdrs. B,C and HQ Coys are moving to Rangoon tomorrow. A and D Coys remain at TAUKKYAN 5068 for another 4 or 5 days, when they will be relieved and rejoin the Bn. Method: A. RASC will supply 12 x 3ton trucks, which will be sub alloted as follows:- 1. HQ Coy 6 x 3ton plus 2 x 15cwt trucks. 2. B Coy 4 x 3ton plus 2 x 15cwt trucks. 3. B Echelon 2 x 3ton plus 2 x 15cwt trucks. B. First lift convey moves off at 0630hrs. C. Advance party of : Adjt, Coy reps, SO, move off at 0530hrs for new location. D. When f irst lift have arrived 5 x 3ton trucks report back to C Coy at NMAWBI, to carry them to their new location. E. New locations ; B and HQ Coys, plus Bn HQ at INSEIN area at MR. 470510. C Coy in RANGOON 497382.