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The patrol withdrew to the O.P. which was being mortared by the enemy, but on the way L/C OLIVER was hit by a grenade and his leg broken. He was evacuated to RAP by the patrol.

For notes on Patrols — Sec Appx 'B'

The patrol was covered in its withdrawal by particularly effective covering fire from the Bn Mtrs and Bty Light Regt, fired from the O.P. by LT BOWMAN and F.O.O. R.A.

This shoot was witnessed by 3 Para Bde, the Bde Comd commenting on its success the following morning.