| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Aiyur, Not known |
| Entry | LOCATION Aiyur. (1 - 30). MOVES Nil. TRAINING Jungle Training in an M.T. Div (19 Ind Div). EXERCISES 8 - 12. Ex 'KAAT'. 98 Bde v 62 Bde. Objects:- To practice a force the size of a Bde group, operating in the jungle, in the following:- (a) Protection in the ungle, on the move & at rest. (b) Jungle attack & Defence. (c) Improvement of a Jungle path to a standard for Jeeps & 15 cwts. (d) Admin in the jungle with special ref to the factors of poor routes, protection, distances involved, new W.Es of tpt. OFFICERS Major I.D.H. Helby assumed command of Bn 21 Sept 43 vice Lt Col S.H. Atkins, away on duty. Lt-Col S.H. Atkins re-assumed command 26 Sept 43. STRENGTH AS AT 25 SEPT 43:- Lt Col 1 Major 5 Capt 6 Lieut 17 2/Lt 1 Q.M. 1 TOTAL 31 STRENGTH INCREASE: Lieut R.B.S. Samuels rejoined from hospital 10 Sept 43. STRENGTH DECREASE: Capt M.V. Miln posted to HQ 98 Bde as L.O. 4 Sept 43. Capt W.C. Eatwell posted as Ast Camp Comdt S.A. 23 Sept 43. PROMOTIONS: Lieut F.K. Carter promoted A/Capt 1 Sept 43. APPOINTMENTS: Lieut D. Sturges assumed duties of MTO vice Lieut Thompson. OTHER RANKS STRENGTH AS AT 25 SEPT 43:- (in W.S. Ranks) WO I 1 WO II 1 C/S - Sgt 6 Cpl 44 Pte 600 TOTAL 652 STRENGTH INCREASE: Draft of 2 Cpls & 18 Ptes joined from 25 Rft Camp 26 Sept 43. STRENGTH DECREASE: 1 Sgt, 1 Cpl & 3 Ptes (A.C.C.) proceeded to Port of Embarkation 16 Sept 43. 1 Cpl & 2 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 27 Sept 43. GENERAL REMARKS Nil. |
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