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1943-07-10
| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | SS Bergensfjord, D Day,, At Sea |
| Entry | 0245hrs. 'H' Hour. 0950hrs. Bn begins to land by LCA and LCI; some personnel being landed on HOW Beach instead of GEORGE Beach. 1400hrs. Bn is complete in Assembly Area map reference 048257 on Rd CASSIBILE - FLORIDIA. 1600hrs. M.E.110 flies low over Concentration Area, this being followed by continuous air activity. 1908hrs. Bn proceeds by March Route to area 028312 about two miles EAST of FLORIDIA, arriving at 2230hrs. 2000hrs. 2 CAMERONIANS move fwd to occupy FLORIDIA. |
