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1945-08-09
Regiment 2nd Royal Berkshire
Location M.S. 30.3 (228949) on Mawchi Road, Burma
Entry Locations as at 1200 hrs 9 Aug. Bn less 3 Coys at M.S. 31.6 (242945). 'B' Coy at (237947). 'C' Coy at (234951). 'D' Coy less 2 Plns with under comd 2 Sects 3" Mtrs (227947). 1 Pl with under comd 1 Sect MMGs (232945). 1 Pl with under comd 1 Sect M.M.Gs, defence of Rear Bde HQ at M.S. 29.6. Operational. (1) Bn HQ, 'HQ' & 'A' Coys moved to new locations on Mule Basis. (2) C.O. held O group at 1500 hrs, points as follows:- (A) Brigade intention to regain contact. (B) Moves for 'C' Coy on 10 Aug. (C) 'A' & 'B' Coys placed at 24 hrs notice to move as Mobile Coys, with 1 Pl 'B' Coy at 1/2 hrs notice as Brigadiers escort. (D) Internal administration matters. Administration. Python 26 left Bn for repatriation to U.K., all B.O.Rs who embarked ex UK before 1 March. 42. Total of 46. B.O.Rs from Bn. 5 men went on 28 days UK leave & 1 man on 61 days UK leave. Lieut Coombes returned from India leave. Bn Fighting Strength now 480.