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1943-08-04
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location D + 25 Day, [Carnazza Area], Sicily
Entry 0400hrs. Bn moves over FORD and Bn HQ is established about CARNAZZA 781767 at 0630hrs. 1000hrs. Bn moves towards PATERNO by march route and Bn HQ is established at MASSA CAFARA 779823. C Coy at X RDS 794822, and A and D Coys astride FONDACO in 7782 facing NORTH WEST. B Coy is left behind to guard and provide working parties at FORD in 7776. 2 CAMERONIANS complete the bridghead being on RIGHT, and 2 INNISKS are in reserve in the area of blown BRIDGE 7782.