| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Nonniyala, Not known |
| Entry | LOCATION Nonniyala (1 - 17) MOVES 17th. Left Nonniyala for concentration Ex 'FOG'. TRAINING Jungle Warfare and Open Warfare M.T. Div (19 Ind Div). EXERCISES 1 - 3. Ex 'TIMOTHY' TEWT for C.Os. Object:- To study the close co-operation of tanks, Eng, Inf, & R.A. in an Eastern theatre. 22 June - 1 July. Ex 'FOG' 19 Div, 251 Ind Tk Bde, 225 Gp R.A.F. v 25 Ind Div. Objects:- (i) To exercise tps with R.A.F. (ii) To practice the handling of Recce Regts. (iii) To give scope for the employment of tanks both in an independent role & in close co-operation with inf (iv) To practice the new Ind Inf Div (MT) organisation - Jeeps & 15 cwts (FWD) OFFICERS Strength as at 27 June 43. Lt Col 1 Major 3 Capt 8 Lieut 17 2/Lt 1 Q.M. 1 TOTAL 31 COURSES Capt J.E. Gabain attended Adjutants Law Course 7 June 43 to 12 June 43 (Obtained 89%). Lieut C. Besly attended 7th Course at Corps Battle Sch & obtained 'A'. Capt F.K. Carter attended 7th Course at Corps Battle Sch & obtained 'B'. Capt J.L. Francis, Lieut R.V. Vanderfelt and Lieut C. Simmons attended Course in Jungle Warfare at G.H.Q. Jungle warfare school & 'Passed'. OTHER RANKS Strength as at 27 June 43. WOI 1 WOII 6 C/S 5 Sgt 26 Cpl 62 Pte 507 TOTAL 607 Strength Increase 11 B.O.Rs attached to U.S.A.A.F. Cipher Section rejoined Bn on 22 June 43. Strength Decrease 4 Sgts, 3 Cpls & 8 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 10 June 43. 1 Sgt & 2 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 21 June 43. Promotions. Sgt Wing D promoted WO II & apptd C.S.M. HQ Coy. GENERAL REMARKS. Corps Commander's remarks on inspection of the Bn - "All ranks terribly fit and keen. Fine spirit. Makings of a first class jungle warfare battalion." |
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