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1944-06-19
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location TUMBRU, India
Entry Lieut A.T.R. Mackay briefed in Bn H.Q. for deep patrol due to dep Bn area 20th June. Route as follows:- Unit lines to TUMBRU GHAT map ref 141821, by lauachche NHILA pt 204625 to SILKHALI pt 071725 to WHAIKYAUNG pt 146755 to THANGKHALI pt 101825 to Rd junc pt 722852 thence by truck to unit lines. Strength 1 B.O. and 10 B.O.Rs. Subalterns and N.C.Os Cadre under supervision of Major T.J. Dutton commenced today. Object:- To teach Subalterns and N.C.Os to lead men into action in jungle country, Patrolling etc. Probable duration 3 weeks. Reference to Appendices None.