| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Gioia 6582/Rosarno 7289, Italy |
| Entry | 1000hrs. Bn disembarked GIOIA and went into Bde Concentration Area. 15 Inf Bde had made contact with GERMANS, who left GIOIA p.m. 6 Sep. 1430hrs. 13 Inf Bde pass through 15 Inf Bde 2 CAMERONIANS leading, followed by 2 WILTS and 2 INNISKS. 2000hrs. Army Comd drove past and gave Bn 2,000 cigarettes which were divided among Rifle Coys. 2 CAMERONIANS bumped GERMANS in area ROSARNO. 1715hrs. Bn came under light enemy shellfire and moved along EAST side of ROAD under cover of large olive trees. At 1810hrs Bn halted about 2 miles SOUTH of ROSARNO. 2 CAMERONIANS had meanwhile passed through ROSARNO and were trying to clear high ground immediately NORTH of ROSARNO. At 1800hrs Bn area came under continuous enemy shellfire. Lieut Col A.D. Palmer was wounded and evacuated and Major A.W.S. Hooley assumed Command. Eight O.Rs also were evacuated. 2030hrs. Major A.W.S. Hooley and RIO reported to HQ 13 Inf Bde for orders. Plan for following day was for 2 CAMERONIANS and 2 INNISKS to move NORTH towards MILETO 8003 along general line of ROAD, and 2 WILTS to clear minor road to WEST of MAIN ROAD and rejoin axis about 7899. |
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