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1944-05-08
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Anzio, Italy
Entry A quiet day with only slight mortar fire during the afternoon. 2 wounded. During the afternoon and evening recce parties from, 2 NORTHANTS and 6 SEAFORTHS ARRIVED and the intention was for them to relieve us on the night 9/10. At night a patrol by LIEUT SMITH 'C' COY to check up on enemy mines and wire on the MOLETTA brought back no new information. References to Appendices: ] For details see attached operational order.