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War Diary

1945-12-25
Regiment 1st Royal Berkshire
Location RANGOON, BURMA
Entry 1230hrs. Visit from Director of Army Welfare, War Office, Major General J M L Groves CB, MC arrived in time to see the preparations for Christmas dinner. He was well satisfied with the Christmas arrangements. A list of Welfare points which were brought to his attention is attached. Appendix 9. The men had an extra issue of 8 bottles of beer. Capt R C Horne admitted to hospital.