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1943-02-07
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location NIRSA, India
Entry Same tps of 1 WILTS carry out exercise with whole of 160 Fd Regt, R.A. with live shells and ammn. The training at this camp was very valuable, giving all ranks the opportunity of seeing the effect of 25 pdrs firing, and giving comds training in co-operation with arty. 2230 hrs. Warning order received that Bn less A, C, and D Coys was to move to MUZAFFARPUR by 9 Feb. This order was received 12 miles out from camp, during the exercise which should have lasted two days Capt D.A.S. DAY, Adjt, went by road to ASANSOL to confirm move order and arrange train etc. Reference to Appendices Appx III. Sitrep No. 20. 6 Feb '43. Appx IV. AFW-3008. 6 Feb '43. Appx V. AFW-3009. 6 Feb '43. Appx VI. Op Instr No. 12.