| Regiment | 2nd Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | M.S. 16.6 on MAWCHI ROAD., Burma |
| Entry | Operations: Patrols as follows:- (1) 'B' Coy. KWEDE (0401) - Pt 239 (0203) - M.S. 19. (2) 'B' Coy. KYETTAIK (0903) - KYETTAIK ATET (1104). (3) 'D' Coy. THANDAUNG - TAWBYGYI (1409) (Special 24 hr patrol left 28 June). (4) 'D' Coy. THANDAUNG - KYAUKLONGYI (1523). All negative information. Locals sent out by 'D' Coy to neighbouring villages for information & Japs all returned with negative information. Training: Tactical cadre and R.S.Ms cadre continued. Remainder of Bn carried out normal training as per programme. Administration: (1) Two A.M.F.U. cameramen arrived to take photos of living and training conditions during monsoon period. They filmed 'C' Coy preparing jungle fire lanes and bivouacs of the Bn. (2) C.O. paid a visit to 'D' Coy at THANDAUNG. (3) Lieut Col G.G. DEMETRIADI, M.B.E. A/Q 19 Ind Div. visited the Bn. (4) See Appx J.9. for photograph from SEAC dated 27 June showing Officers and men of the Bn listening to address by Lieut - Gen Sir OLIVER LEESE Bart, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., C in C ALFSEA on 13 June. (See War diary for that date). References to Appendices: Appx F.14. 2 R Berks Intelligence Summary dated 29 June 45. Appx J.9. SEAC photograph of Bn listening to address by Lt-Gen Sir Oliver Leese at Nyaungchidauk on 13 June 45. |
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