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1945-09-02
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location Einbeck 4760, Germany
Entry 1100: Parade Service C.E. The Parade was commanded by MAJOR H.H. LEE and headed by the "DRUMS" marched to the GARRISON CHURCH. This was the last service with the Bn for the REV. N.A. CHADWICK C.F., as in a few days time, he was leaving us to take up the appointment of Senior Chaplain to 5 BRIT INF DIV. The Commanding Officer LIEUT. COLONEL E.A. HEFFORD D.S.O. after reading the lesson expressed the regrets of all ranks on losing such a fine PADRE. Reference to Appendices: Ref Map CENTRAL EUROPE 1:100,000 Sheet P.4 HILDESHEIM