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War Diary

1945-08-05
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location RANGOON, BURMA
Entry 1200hrs. Capt J E Briscoe arrived in Rangoon from the Delta. 1300hrs. The CO and Adjt left to visit DELTA garrisons and BASSEIN with view of a possible move of the Bn. 1500hrs. Capt (QM) H Kitney MBE rejoined the Bn from Unit Rear Details. 1600hrs. Lt J S Wright and Lt R J Bowler granted war leave (16 days at destination) and despatched to 208 Reception Camp. 1800hrs. Message received from Rear Details saying that Capt C C Hughes died 0024hrs on 3 Aug 45. Appendix 2.