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1944-03-19
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Anzio, Italy
Entry 0200hrs: Attack by No 9 COMMANDO started from B Coy area. Our 3" Mortars gave them fire support, as well as small arms fire from B Coy. During the day, No 9 COMMANDO on our right and also our fwd Coys especially B Coy were heavily mortared and shelled. 2 injured in B Coy. 2000hrs: No 9 COMMANDO withdrew under a heavy arty barrage through our posns. RAP dealt with their casualties.