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    War Diary: 12th Devonshire Regiment

    Month and year: May 1944

    During the 12th Bn Devonshire Regiment May 1944 war diary the unit is stationed at Bulford and all personnel issued with first line ammunition and full kit in readiness for operation.

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1279

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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationReferences to Appendices
    BULFORD6thStrength return of officers and other ranks rendered to GHQ, 2nd Ech.C
    13th- ditto - ditto - - ditto.D
    16thBrigadier Kindersley's appreciation received.
    19thAll personnel issued with first line ammunition and full kit in
    readiness for operation.
    19thBrigadiers Kinderley's Operation Order received.
    20thBn. less A. Coy and R. Coy left BULFORD CAMP. Road party under command
    MAJOR E.J. W ARREN moved to CAMP T.6. Rail Party moved to CAMP S.1.
    A.Coy preparing for Airborne Operation. Strength return rendered to GHQ 2 Ech
    "E"
    27thStrength return of Officers and O.Rs rendered to GHQ. 2nd Ech."A"
    28thC.O's Op.Order to Coy Comds"B"
    29thOfficers of the Bn.briefed by C.O. for operations.
    30thSgts of the Bn. briefed by C.O. for operations.

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