| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Aiyur, Not known |
| Entry | LOCATION Aiyur (1 - 4). Nilembur (6 - 31). MOVES 4/6. Move from Aiyur to Nilambur. TRAINING JUNGLE WARFARE in an M.T. Div (19 Ind Div). EXERCISES 23 - 24. Bn Exercise to test and practice perimeter Yardsticks for (a) Bn operating alone (b) Bn with att tps e.g. Bde HQ. OFFICERS STRENGTH AS AT 31 OCT 43:- Lt Col 1 Major 4 Capt 6 Lieut 16 2/Lt 1 Q.M. 1 TOTAL 29 STRENGTH INCREASE: Capt W.C. Eatwell rejoined 15 Oct 43. STRENGTH DECREASE: Lieut A.E.L. Cooper posted to I.M.A. Dehra Dun 1 Oct 43. Capt R.G. Dickson proceeded to Port of Embarkation 15 Oct 43. Capt W.C. Eatwell posted as S.S.O. Bombay 22 Oct 43. Major P.H.C. Hayward posted GHQ BBRC 25 Oct 43. APPOINTMENTS: Capt D.F. Salt assumed appt of R.S.O. w.e.f. 4 Oct vice Capt Samuels. OTHER RANKS STRENGTH AS AT 31 OCT 43:- WO I - WO II 1 C/S 4 Sgt 21 Cpl 81 Pte 611 TOTAL 718 STRENGTH DECREASE: RSM Osgood A s.o.s. 30 July 43 on being granted emergency commission. 5121490 Pte Taylor F died 21 Oct 43 (drowning). 2 Cpls & 18 Ptes proceeded to Port of Embarkation 25 Oct 43. GENERAL REMARKS Nil. |
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