21st Beach Recovery Section REME War Diary: December 1944
The 21st Beach Recovery Section REME December 1944 war diary covers administrative reorganisation and detachment duties centred on Abbeville, with instructors sent to Dieppe. Alongside recovery-vehicle detachments to naval and beach group formations.
National Archive Reference: WO 171/2961
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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 1 Dec. | 16.00hrs. | O.C. of Unit posted as O.C. No.1 Recovery Coy. Lt, Law assumes command of unit | |
| " | 2 Dec. | " | A.F.W. 3008 appex A.F.W. 3009B | |
| " | 4 Dec. | " | 1 Cpl. and 1 O.R. detached to 1686 Naval Party with D.8. Tractor. | |
| " | 6 Dec. | " | 2 O.R.'s detached to 28 B.L.P. with D.8. Tractor | |
| " | 9 Dec. | " | A.F.W. 3008 appex A.F.W. 3009B | |
| " | 10 Dec. | " | 1 Cpl, and 1 O.R. detached to 28 B.L.P. with D.8. Tractor. | |
| " | 13 Dec. | " | 2 Sgts. and 4 O.R.'s, 2 B.A.R.V.'s detached to 7 Base Sub Area | |
| " | 14 Dec. | " | D.A.D.M.E. of 6 L. of C. Sub Area Routine Visit | |
| " | 16 Dec. | " | A.F.W. 3008 appex A.F.W. 3009B | |
| " | 17 Dec. | " | Capt. D. Arkle assumed command of Unit. | |
| " | 19 Dec. | " | 2 D.8's from 28 B.L.P. to 23 A.B.W. | |
| " | 21 Dec. | " | 1 Hy, B/D 6x6 to 868 L. of C. Recovery Coy. | |
| " | 22 Dec. | " | 1 B.A.R.V., 1 Sgt. and 2 O.R.'s to 36 Beach Brick | |
| " | 23 Dec. | " | A.F.W. 3008 appex A.F.W. 3009B |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 27 Dec. | 16.00hrs. | 1 Cpl. as instructor to French Training School, Dieppe, | |
| " | 29 Dec, | " | 1 O.R. as instructor to French Training School, Dieppe. | |
| " | 30 Dec. | " | A.F.W. 3008 appex A.F.W. 3009B |
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