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1944-03-20
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Anzio, Italy
Entry 0215hrs: Movement heard in front of C Coy (816304). Heavy DF fire was put down by our own 3" Mortars and Sp Arty. When the fire had ceased, cries of pain and shouts for help were heard. That morning a large Sick Parade, with many bandaged heads and arms was seen at a BOSCHE RAP under our observation. Shelling and mortaring of Coy posns throughout the day, but no damage or casualties.