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1945-06-12
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location Nyaungchidauk, Burma
Entry Bn had a quiet day and training carried out as far as possible. Guerillas reported 300 Japs at THINBAUNGYAUNG 7848, expected to move to KYETPAUNGYAUNG 8348 or SATONGYI 8346. Guerillas observing movements of Japs. At 1245 hrs 128 Bty fired rate 5 on 100 Japs located by 136 Force at KYAUKCHAUNG R.H. 800641. At 1430 hrs 1 Pl 'B' Coy plus 1 F.O.O. went to lay night ambush at KYETPAUNGGYAUNG 8348. D.F. night task for guns laid 400 yds East of this 'B' Coy Pl ambush (D.F. shoot 831479). Guerillas investigating results of shelling. References to Appendices: Appx G.3. 2 R Berks move Order No. 1 dated 11 June. Div Sig Op Inst. No 3 received.