4th Bn County of London Yeomanry War Diary: February 1944
In the 4th Bn County of London Yeomanry February 1944 war diary, the regiment continues training and disembarkation leave at High Ash Camp, with new Cromwell and Centaur tanks arriving. Highlights include a parade at Didlington Hall for the C-in-C, an inspection visit from the King, and several officer postings.
National Archive Reference: WO 171/856
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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still at High Ash Camp Thetford. Orders received from higher comd to start sending 15% of regt on priviledge leave. | ||
| 2 | NTR. | ||
| 3 | 6 Training Cromwells arrived. | ||
| 4-5 | NTR. | ||
| 6 | 69 ORs posted from 15/19 Hussars and 1st F & F Yeo. | ||
| 7-15 | As parties return from disembarkation leave, sqn trg commences and arrangements | ||
| are made to start regtl D&M and Wireless courses, otherwise NTR. | |||
| 16 | Rehearsal parade for C-in-C's visit to the div tomorrow. | ||
| 17 | The regt paraded and marched down to DIDLINGTON HALL for the C-in-C's visit to the div. | ||
| 18 | 49 ORs posted to the regt. | ||
| 19 | Special Order of the day received from GOC 7 Armd Div complimenting all rks | ||
| on the keenness and soldier-like bearing of the troops. | |||
| 20 | Major HC STOCKDALE (late Northants Yeo) appt Sqn ldr HQ Sqn. Capt BWG ROSE appt Adjutant. | ||
| Capt PRM SCOTT to be Major, Sqn ldr "A" Sqn. | |||
| 21 | NTR. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 8 Cromwells arrived. | ||
| 23 | 10 Cromwells arrived. The Bde Comd carried out rehearsal for "PLUTO" tomorrow. | ||
| 24 | Visit of His Majesty The King who inspected the camp and tks and was given refreshment in the mess at 1115 hrs. A number of offrs were presented to His Majesty | ||
| and all ranks turned out to cheer him on his departure. | |||
| 25 | NTR. | ||
| 26 | Special Order of the day received from GOC 7 Armd Div expressing the | ||
| compliments and good wishes of His Majesty The King to all ranks, | |||
| 27 | Divine Service held. | ||
| 28 | Visit of GOC 7 Armd Div who inspected the camp and trg. 4 Centaur tks arrived. | ||
| 29 | NTR. |
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