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    War Diary: 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment - 1 Wing

    Month and year: October 1944

    During the 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment October 1944 war diary members of the unit receive awards in recognition of their service in Normandy.

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234

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    Page 1 of 3
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    Base1 Oct 44The King has graciously approved the award of the D.C.M. to 952832 S/Sgt.
    White, R.E. 'D' Squadron in recognition of gallant and distinguished
    service in Normandy.
    9 Oct 44Advance Party H.Q. No.1 Wing The Glider Pilot Regiment moved from R.A.F.
    Harwell to R.A.F. Marks Hall, Earls Colne, Essex.
    11 Oct 44Main Party H.Q. No.1 Wing The Glider Pilot Regiment moved from R.A.F.
    Harwell to R.A.F. Marks Hall, Earls Colne, Essex.
    12 Oct 44Rear Party H.Q. No.1 Wing The Glider Pilot Regiment moved from R. A.F.
    Harwell to R.A.F. Marks Hall, Earls Colne, Essex.
    19 Oct 44Commander Glider Pilots Conference concerning re-organisation of Flights
    and future policies.
    21 Oct 44The King has graciously approved the award of the D.S.O. to Lt.Col. I.A.
    Murray and the M.C. to Major J.F. Lynne 'D' Squadron, for gallant and
    distinguished services in Normandy,
    Page 2 of 3
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    22 Oct 44Letter concerning the destruction of all Documents relating to Operation
    MARKET', sent to all Squadrons.
    23 Oct 4438 Group Operational Order received for Exercise 'ESSEX', due to take
    place October 25th.
    25 Oct 44Exercise 'ESSEX' postponed. The King had graciously approved the award
    of the D.F.M. to 2162082 S/Sgt. Bone, S.C. & 3387884 S/Sgt. Kerr, D.F.
    for gallant and distinguished services in Normandy.
    27 Oct 44Exercise 'ESSEX' postponed for 24 hours.
    28 Oct 44Exercise 'ESSEX' postponed for 24 hours. Capt. H.T. Bartlett, 180780
    granted Local Rank of Major, w.e.f. 27 Oct 440 Lieuts. A.G.C. Turner,
    235670, H.M.R. Norton, 233268, R.V.D. Palmer, 95503. K.F. Strathearn,
    99574, R.D. Telfer, 151828, granted the Acting Rank of Captain, w.e.f.
    27 Oct 44. Lieut. J.B. Bottomley re-granted Temporary Rank of Captain
    and takes over appointment of Operations & Intelligence Officer.
    27 Oct 44Commanding Officer visited 'B' Squadron.
    Page 3 of 3
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    28 Oct 44Exercise 'ESSEX' postponed for 24 hours. 14623984 Sgt. Haig, L. awarded
    Military Medal for conspicious gallantry during Airborne Operations over Holland.
    29 Oct 44Exercise 'ESSEX' carried out individually by stations.
    30 Oct 44Commanding Officer visited 'A' & 'G' Squadrons.
    31 Oct 44Commanding officer visited 'D' Squadron.

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