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1944-05-07
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location BUNNY, Burma
Entry BUNNY evacuated 1700hrs 6th. Some Enemy L.M.G. fire that direction but did not interfear with withdrawal. Patrols ambush South of Posn NES. Small burst of LMG fire West of Bn Area from 2200hrs during night. Fighting patrol East of ABLE NES NTR. Standing patrol in Bridge area NTR. Night 06/07 0500hrs. Some Enemy fir on our fwd psns on Cain including grenades. Enemy did not return. No casualties. Bn area quiet night. Location statement:- Bn H.Q. and SupCoy Pt 455445. Adm Coy Pt 450446. A Coy less Pl 458445. B Coy less Pl 453444. A Coy Pl Pt 462451. C Coy less Pl Pt 460442, Pl 457454. D Coy less 2 Pls Pt 459434, Pl Pt 457438, Pl Pt 459437. References to Appendices. Appx VIII 1 Wilts Cop Instr No 34.