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1944-08-26
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location Bernieres-sur-Mer, France
Entry 0700hrs. Beach Group ceased to exist. Tonnage since D Day 319,980. Daily average of 3,950. 0930hrs. Draft of Battalion Personnel inspected by Commanding Officer. Only minimum cadre remained, plus personnel sick. Strength of Battalion: 19 Officers; 169 O.R.s. Preparation for move to new location. All companies were established in new location [Hermanville] during the day with exception of rear parties. Garrison duties to be undertaken, including the guarding of lock gates. Companies disposed as follows: Bn HQ (Garrison HQ) HQ and S Coys, Lion sur Mer. "A" "B" "C" and "D" Coys Ouistreham area; Q.M., M.T.O. Ouistreham area.