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1945-09-16
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location mark Oldendorf 4059, Germany
Entry 1000: LIEUT. COLONEL E.A. HEFFORD, D.S.O. today spoke to the Bn in the WELT THEATRE. He explained to all the present role of the Bn, future training, also future company and battalion exercises, and finally on the Army as a career as opposed to present day civilian life and cost of living. 1400: At a childrens sports meeting and live stock show held by the S.R.Y., the "Drums" of this Bn beat retreat. Reference to Appendices: REF MAP, CENTRAL EUROPE 1:100,000 SHEET P.4 HILDESHEIM