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1944-07-03
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location At Sea
Entry [3 - 8th] The battalion less the rear and advance parties embark on H.M.T. "STAFFORDSHIRE' for the M.E. The battalion was at sea and the journey was entirely uneventful. The battalion disembarked at ALEXANDRIA on the 8th and move up to BURGH EL ARAB about 30 miles WEST of ALEXANDRIA, and moved into a tented camp. References to Appendices: For details of embarkation see att Appx.