National Archive Reference: WO 171/1279
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Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
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1 | BN left FIQUEFLEUR in T.C.Vs and moved to Embarkation Camp near | |||
ARROMANCHES. Night spent at Camp. | ||||
2 | 1500 | BN left Embarkation Camp marched to beaches and embarked on LCTs. Transferred to Troopship lying off coast. | ||
3 | 1130 | Ship sailed for U.K. | ||
2200 | Anchored in SOLENT off COWES | |||
4 | 1400 | BN disembarked at SOUTHAMPTON and moved in TCVs to BULFORD FIELDS CAMP. | ||
5/6 | Checks made on deficiences of kit and equipment. | |||
7 | BN (less R Coy) sent on 10 days leave | |||
9 | Strength return of Officers and O.Rs rendered to GHQ 2nd Ech. | Appx "A" | ||
12 | Leave extended by 4 days. | |||
16 | Strength return of Officers and O .Rs rendered to GHQ 2nd Ech | Appx "B" | ||
20 | BN returned from leave | |||
Warning Order given that BN will mobilise for service overseas by 0001 hrs 30 SEP | ||||
23 | Strength Returns of Officers and ORs rendered to GHQ 2nd Ech | Appx "C" | ||
BULFORD, Wilts |
Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
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21/30 | BN mobilising. Coy and Pl training | |||
BULFORD, Wilts. | 30 | Strength Return of Officers and ORs rendered to GHQ 2nd Ech | "D" |