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1944-06-26
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location TUMBRU, India
Entry Lieut Leigh-Hunt.E.C. breifed in Bn H.Q. for deep patrol to depart Bn area 27th June. Route as follows:- Unit lines to WHAIKYAUNG P.M. 1475, Pimple pt 111775 to Track junc 1072 Spur pt 149638 to Track junc pt 1464 NHILA, spur pt 151746 to track junc pt 1465 to Unit lines. Strength 1 B.O. 11 B.O.Rs. N.C.Os Cadre No 2 under supervision of Capt C. Attwood commenced today. Object :- To teach junior leaders the duties of an N.C.O. and to instruct them in the correct use of jungle fieldcraft, patrolling etc. Reference to Appendices None.