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1945-03-11
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Lokeren, Belgium
Entry 1500: The Bn detrained at LOKEREN (37.84) and occupied billets in the town. By requisitioning large buildings it was found possible to concentrate coys which greatly simplified control and admin. It was only found necessary to put Offrs, WO's, Sgts and a small number of OR's into individual billets. Adequate accn was available for an MT park, stores, offices and a Regimental Canteen. Reference to Appendices: Nos.G/1. Ref Map - Belgium & NE France 1/100,000 Sheet 2 GHENT.