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    War Diary: 114th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

    Month and year: May 1944

    The 114th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment May 1944 war diary covers the waterproofing of vehicles and movements to the marshalling area in Southampton.

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1132

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    Page 1 of 2
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    1Nothing to report.
    2Major H.E.COLVIN,R.A. 2 i/c Regt, to Mines Course at DEEPCUT.
    3/5Various small parts of Regt arrived back at normal location at STROOD
    PARK, BROADBRIDGE HEATH from Ex 'Fabius'.
    62 i/o returned from Mines Course.
    C.O. returned from Ex 'Fabius'.
    7/8Nothing to report.
    9Bde Comd held a Bde Conference at this HQ.
    10Regt placed on short notice to move to concentration Ex.
    11Exchange of vehs for pre-waterproofed vehs commenced.
    12/14Exchange of vehs delayed, but finally completed 14 May
    15R & A Groups of the Regt moved to final concentration areas as shewn
    on attached appx. Residues remained at STROOD PARK, HORSHAM.
    1st Reinforcements to Holding Unit. Preparation for Opn OVERLORD.
    16/19Waterproofing of vehs to stage 'A' completed.
    20/25Nothing to report.
    26/27Sealed in Marshalling Area.
    Page 2 of 2
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    28/29Briefing completed.
    30Conversion of currency. Tps marshalling Area Southampton.
    Move to transit Camps, SOUTHAMPTON.
    31Nothing to report.

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