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1945-03-23
Regiment 30th Royal Berkshire
Location Loon Plage, France?
Entry 2359. SWISS Red Cross rep arrived 1000 hrs and went towards DUNKIRK. Having no comforts for Allied PW, Comd Offr gave him 500 cigarettes. On his return 1600 hrs he stated Allied PW numbered 105, were well and of good morale: chief needs were clothing and comforts. More DO mines fired from Bn area: target was belfry, suspected OP, at GDE SAINTHE. One fell within 50 yds of target. Front otherwise quiet. Weather fine, sunny, clear moonlight at night.