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1942-05-09
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Con Barrigurand, Madagascar
Entry 0915: Lieut Colonel G.P. Oldfield accompanied by Adjt & O.C 'B' Coy leave to recce fwd area. 1115: C.O's party returns 1200: Staff Captain 13 I.B. visits Bn HQ 1230: Cpl of 151 F.S. Police visits Bn HQ. 1400: 'B' Coy move to new area at ANTANAMITRA. Coy areas now are:- 'HQ' Coy with Bn HQ dispersed in and around aerodrome buildings 'A' Coy responsible for aerodrome perimeter defence. 'C' Coy at Rd Junc 1A and 1B 'D' Coy at 400x fwd (SOUTH) of Rd Junc on ROAD 1A. 1600: Bde Cmdr visits Bn HQ 1630: Major Read 2 i/c & R.I.O. visit fwd coys.