| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Aiyur, Not known |
| Entry | LOCATION Aiyur (1 - 31) MOVES Nil TRAINING Jungle Warfare in an M.T. Div (19 Ind Div). EXERCISES 19 - 21. Bn Ex 'SAN' Objects:- To practice protection during an advance to a secure base incl M.T. discipline. (ii) To practice preparation & concealment of a secure base (vide AITM 21 page 4) and the force within (iii) To pin the enemy's main force by patrol activity working on an organised plan. (iv) To practice an attack supported by Bn weapons on a prepared position. 29 - 31. Ex 'LEWAR' . 2 R Berks v 8 F.F.R. Practice in Jungle warfare. OFFICERS Major I.D.H. Helby assumed command of the Bn 15 Aug 43 vice Lt Col S.H. Atkins, away on duty. Lt. Col S.H. Atkins re-assumed command 24 Aug 43. STRENGTH AS AT 29 AUGUST 43 Lt Col 1 Major 5 Capt 8 Lieut 16 2/Lt 1 Q.M. 1 TOTAL 32 STRENGTH INCREASE: Major I.D.H. Helby posted 3 Aug 43. Lieut A.E.L. Cooper posted from 25 Rft Camp 12 Aug 43. Capt W.H.Y. Prescott posted on 25 Aug 43. APPOINTMENTS: Major I.D.H. Helby apptd 2 i/c 3 Aug 43 vice Major MacDowel. Lieut D.J. Garland assumed appt of R.I.O. vice Lieut Besly. COURSES: Lieut D.J. Garland attended Course at Tactical Sch India (Q.I). OTHER RANKS. STRENGTH AS AT 29 AUG 43:- WOI 1 WO II 5 C/S 4 Sgt 25 Cpl 65 Pte 611 TOTAL 711 STRENGTH DECREASE: 3 C/Sgts, 4 Sgts, 7 Cpls & 16 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 13 Aug 43. 5335471 Pte Jeffreys R died 5 Aug 43 (G.S.W.). 552311 CSM Jarvis F died at 38 BGH on 8 Aug 43. (Dysentry). APPOINTMENTS: Sgt (ORC) Towner C proceeded to 2nd Ech as ORS 4 Aug 43. Cpl Fisher J appts Sgt (ORC) 4 Aug 43. GENERAL REMARKS. Nil. |
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