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    War Diary: 114th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

    Month and year: Febuary 1944

    The 114th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment February 1944 war diary covers the units move from Bournemouth to Southampton and taking part in vehicle wading trials.

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1132

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    WO 171/1132 114th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    BOURNEMOUTH.1/7Nothing to report.
    80900Regt. complete moved from Bournemouth to new location at SOUTHAMPTON.
    9Nothing to report.
    10Final trial wading of water-proofed 40-mm SP(Tracked). Result:-
    Satisfactory at 3'6" + 1'6"
    11Regt complete moved to area STUDLAND BAY to provide AA Protection for
    3 Cdn Inf Div Ex. "SAVVY".
    12Ex. "SAVVY" completed and Regt returned to normal location at SOUTHAMPTON.
    13/15Nothing to report.
    16Lt.-Col.N.W. Hoare, T.D. resumed Command of the Regt on termination
    of Course at S.A.A.A.,Manorbier and Privilege Leave. E.M.E. Quarterly
    Inspection commenced.
    17New eqpt - one Loyd Carrier and six Crusader (dvr trg) tanks received.
    18/26Nothing to report.
    27Inspected by Div. Commander, 3 Cdn Div.
    28Inspected by General Sir Bernard L.Montgomery, K.C.B. ,D.S.O.
    29Further trial wading 40-mm SP(Tracked). (6') Satisfactory.

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