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1944-06-17
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location TUMBRU, India
Entry 4 Ind Inf Bde Op Instruction No 18 issued. Task allotted to 26 Ind Div. To hold present area against all opposition, to carry out deep patrolling, to maintain and reinforce GOPPE PASS Rd, and to stand by for immediate affensive action if called upon. One Bde Gp in reserve 4 Bde selected for June/July. 1 Wilts at 12hrs notice, remainder of Bde at 36hrs notice. Reference to Appendices None.