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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stobs Camp | General. | |||
| Hawick. | The outstanding features of the month were:- | |||
| R.A. Co-operation. Lectures, models, and demonstration by R.A. to all Officers and W.Os. | ||||
| The training of the Bn. in crossing rivers by Kopak Floats, Assault Boats and MK.V Rafts. | ||||
| Bn. proceeded on leave during the month. Leave commencing on 14 th. | ||||
| Visit by C-in-C 21st Army Group. | ||||
| Details, | ||||
| 1 | 2 Teams represented the Bn. in Ex. Twistgrip. (M.C.Trials) | |||
| "A" Coy. marched through Hawick headed by the Regimental Band. | W.D./Feb/44/I | |||
| 2 | Co-operation with the R.A. All Officers and W.Os. "B" Coy. marched through Hawick headed by the Band. | |||
| 3 | "C" Coy. marched through Hawick headed by the Band. | |||
| Variety Concert held in Bde Hut by Regt. Band. | ||||
| 4 | F.G.C.M. held at HQ 2 R.U.R. for the trial of |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (Cont) | (a) 5891076 Pte G McCarthy. (b) 4798919 Cpl J Humble. | |||
| (c) 4865927 Pte J March. Defending Officer:- Lt. J. Harrod for a, b and c. | ||||
| Prosecuting Officer: -Lt. H.A.N. Mander for (c). Lt. J.C. Poll for a. and B. | ||||
| 5 | Major A.G.R. Noble assumed Command of the Bn during the absence on duty of | |||
| Lt Col P. Adams T.D. | ||||
| 1300 | Rehearsal of the parade for C-in-C 21st Army Group took place at Stobs Castle. | |||
| 6 | 1000 | Parade Service C of E. for "A" "B" and "C" Coys in Bde. Hut. | ||
| 1400 | 9Th Br Inf Bde inspected by C-in-C 21st Army Group at Stobs Castle | WD/Feb/44/2. | ||
| 7 | Maj AGR Noble held a Cloth Model discussion on R.A and Inf Co-operation. | WD/Feb/44/3. | ||
| for all Officers and W.Os. Courts of Enquiry as under were held for investigating losses on Ex.Grab. | ||||
| "a" Coy. President:- Maj LHB Colvin Members:- Capt DRF Hart. MC. | ||||
| Lt. JR Pawlett. | ||||
| "B" Coy. Pres. Capt.GCA Gilbert Members:- Capt.JT Ebbutt. | ||||
| Lt. ES Thornhill. | ||||
| "C" Coy. Pres. Capt.RS Hunter. Members:- Capt. EG Hill. | ||||
| 2Lt. WA Walker. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "D" Coy President Capt PHN Clarke. Members:- Capt F.P. Sutton | ||||
| Lt 2 Robinson. | ||||
| "HQ" Coy Pres:- Maj EEHG Dawson. | ||||
| Members:- Lt. HAN Mander. Lt. DJ. Kidney. | ||||
| "S" Coy. Pres:- Maj SJ Larkin. | ||||
| Members:- RJ Bush Lt AF Henry. | ||||
| 8 | 1730 | Div Concert Party "The Gladiators" gave a performance in the Bde Hut. | ||
| 9 | "HQ" Coy classification Penchrise Range. | |||
| 10 | F.G.C.M. held in Bde Hut for trial of Pte J Marsh. | |||
| President:- Maj. S.J. Larkin. Pros. off: Lt. HAN Mander. | ||||
| Def. Off. Lt. J. Harrod. | ||||
| 11 | Ex. BRIDGELAND I. | WD/Feb/44/4. | ||
| 12 | Coy Training. | |||
| 13 | Lt Col P. Adams TD resumed Comand of the Bn. | |||
| 14 | Bn. Holiday in lieu of SABROAN DAY? |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bn. Leave Period commenced. | WD/Feb/44/5 | |||
| 15 | Inter Carrier Competition (Bn). 1st KOSB. 2nd 2 Lincolns 3rd RUR. | |||
| 1845 | Cinema Show in Bde Hut. for Italian P. O.W. and Bn. | |||
| 16 | Bn. EX. BRIDGELAND II | |||
| 17 | Training Conference. Court of Enquiry assembled in " A" Coy Office to investigate the absence | |||
| and deficiencies if any in arms and kit of 4547594 Pte R Stanford. President:- Capt. D.R. rt M. C. | ||||
| I8 | Members:- 2Lt. E. Turner. 546381 CQMS Harris. | |||
| 18 | Coy Training | |||
| 19 | Bn. Sten Gun Competition. Results: 1st HQH Coy 2nd "D" Coy 3rd. "B" Coy. | WD/Feb/44/7. | ||
| 20 | C of E Church Parade in Bde Hut. | |||
| Revolver competition for all Officers armed with Pistol. | WD/Feb/44/8. | |||
| 21 | Death of No 14660367 Pte. C. Standerline and No. 4801213 Pte .Deakin. occured on training. | |||
| Local Arty Demonstration for all Officers and N.C?Os. | ||||
| 22) | ||||
| 23) | Company Training. | |||
| 24) |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information | References to Appendices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Bde. Jeep Trial. Bn. secured 2nd place over 25 mile course. Telephoneless Day | WD/Feb/44/9. | ||
| 26 | Telephoneless Day. Company Inspections. | |||
| 27 | C. of E. Church Parade in Bde Hut. Messing meeting. | |||
| Guard and MORS checked by Maj SJ Larkin. | ||||
| 28 | Coy Training. Snipers Course for whole week. | WD/Feb/44/10. | ||
| 29 | Model discussion "Attack upon a Township". Pictures for P.O.W. and Bn. in Bde Hut. | |||
| Postings. | ||||
| Maj. D.R. Wilson joined the Bn. on 21 Feb. | ||||
| Maj. AGR Noble left the Bn on 29 Feb 44. |
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