| Regiment | 5th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Southampton, England |
| Entry | [1 - 30th] At the beginning of the month the Bn moved to a new location: MOORHILL Camp. M.R. 132/915317 where during the month it continued to participate in its role as part of 8 Beach Group. "A" & "C" Coys with most personnel of the Signal Pl. took part in Exercise "TROUSERS" from the 12th to the 15th. Major C.D.H. Todd T.D. O.C. "S" Coy acted as Beach Group Commander on the Exercise during the absence on Leave of Lieut Colonel A.L. Taffs. O.B.E. On the 13th the Commanding Officer had to announce with regret the death of two Cpls of "R" Coy: No.5342583. Cpl. Day. A. No 5346196. Cpl. Browning H. who were fatally injured when run over by a civilian car on the SOUTHAMPTON Rd. On the 25th the Bn took part in a parade together with other Units of 8 Beach Group and personnel of 8 Canadian Infantry Brigade and was inspected by His Majesty The King. The month ended with the majority of the Bn being away on Exercise "FABIUS III" one of the main objects of which was to practice the quick setting of a Beach Group Organisation. The beginning of the month found the Battalion engaged on Exercise Fabius III together with other Units of the Beach Group. On the 13th the Bn took part in a Beach Group Parade and was visited by the C.i.C Invasion Force General Eisenhower. The end of the month brought active preparation for the long expected 2nd Front. The men are gradually getting ready and as briefing follows briefing speculation is high as to the exact place which is kept a closely guarded secret by the use of bogus maps.- |
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