| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Settipattu, Not known |
| Entry | LOCATION Settipattu (1 - 8) Betmangala (15 - 27) Nonniyala (27 - 31) MOVES Night 8/9. Move by M.T. to Ranipet. Nights 9/15. Move by march route to Betmangala. 27th. Move from Betmangala to Nonniyala. TRAINING. Open warfare. EXERCISES. 9/15. Ex 'RAT' Practice in movement by night, and turning night into day. OFFICERS Lieut Col S.H. Atkins re-assumed command of Bn 8 May 43. Strength as at 30 May 43:- Lt Col 1 Major 3 Capt 8 Lieut 17 2/Lt 1 Q.M. 1 TOTAL 31 Strength Decrease Capt W.G.S. Mills posted to HQ Southern Army 24 May 43. Promotions Lieut J.E. Gabain promoted T/Capt 1 Apr 43. OTHER RANKS. Strength as at 30 May 43:- WOI 1 WOII 5 C/S 5 Sgt 28 Cpl 69 Pte 540 TOTAL 648 Strength Increase Draft of 2 C/Sgts, 3 Sgts, 4 Cpls & 24 Ptes (R Berks) joined from 25 Rft Camp 25 May 43. Strength Decrease 1 CSM (Green), 2 Sgts, 4 Cpls & 8 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 1 May 43. CSM Sherwood proceeded to Port of Embarkation 7 May 43. Promotions. Sgt Maund F promoted WO II & apptd CSM 'A' Coy 1 May 43. Sgt Jarvis F promoted WO II & apptd CSM 'D' Coy 7 May 43. GENERAL REMARKS Nil. |
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