5th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment War Diary: October 1944
The 5th Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment’s war diary for October
1944 records the unit carrying out Garrison duties in Rouen.
National Archive Reference: WO 171/1264
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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUEN | 1 | Garrison duties were carried on normally throughout the month. | |
| -31 | Regular concerts and cinema shows were arranged for the troops in the Garrison area. French "Welcome" clubs were opened for Officers | ||
| and O.R.'s | |||
| 8 | Visit of General de Gaulle to the area. The Commanding Officer attended service and March past. | ||
| 13 | N.A.A.F.I. canteen opened. | ||
| Enclosures: | |||
| Field Return of officers for 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct and 28 Oct. | |||
| Field Return of O.R.'s for " " " " " Garrison Orders Nos 13 to 34. | |||
| War Diary (Duplicate) for September 1944 for 5th Bn. The Royal Berkshire Regiment. |
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