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1942-05-06
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location At Sea
Entry 0530: 2 Innisks commence to land by A.L.C. to take over Beach Defence, on Red and Blue Beaches. 1230: Lieut Colonel G.P. Oldfield attends conference at HQ 13 Inf Bde. Bde lands on Blue Beach by A.L.C. in order 2 Cams, [2 Camerions (Scottish Rifles)] 13 Inf Bde HQ, and 2 Wilts (from 1430 hrs). Bn HQ established 1640 hrs on Blue Beach. 1710: Bn in touch with Bde HQ by 18 set. 1820: Bn marches to Bde Assembly Area CON BARRIGURAND (064255) arriving 0430 hrs on 7/5/42.