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1945-02-07
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Gaza, Palestine
Entry 0900: The C.O. and certain offrs of the Bn attended a Bde discussion on "River Crossings" directed by Lt. Col. W.A. Heal the C.O. of the 5 ESSEX. 1700: The Drums made their second public appearance, beating "Retreat" on the football pitch. After the beating of retreat the C.O. congratulated the Drum Major and members of the drums for the hard work they had all put in to achieve such a high standard in so short a time.