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    War Diary: 5th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment

    Month and year: 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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    WO 171/1264 5th Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment
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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    ROUEN1Garrison duties were carried on normally throughout the month.
    -31Regular concerts and cinema shows were arranged for the troops in
    the Garrison area. French "Welcome" clubs were opened for Officers
    and O.R.'s
    8Visit of General de Gaulle to the area. The Commanding Officer
    attended service and March past.
    13N.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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