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    War Diary: 99th HAA Regiment

    Month and year: March 1944

    The 99th Heavy Anti-Aircraft (London Welsh) Regiment March 1944 war diary covers the units time in Possingworth and firing practice at Ty Croes

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1149

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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    Possingworth1 MarGeneral Sir Henry ap Rhys Pryce K.C.B. C.M.G. D.S.O. Honorary Colonel
    of the Regt visited the Regt on the occasion of St.David's Day
    celebrations.
    15 MarUnder authy 101 AA Bde message 02 dtd 9 Mar 44 the Regt moved to TYCROES
    Practice Camp (HAA),Anglesey, N. .Wales during 15/17 Mar. staging at
    Yattendon Staging Camp and bivouacing at Wellington Staging Camp en route.
    TY CROES30 MarRegt completed firing practice at TY CROES and return move to Possingworth
    Camp, Blackboys, Nr Uckfield commenced 0500 hrs 30 Mar 44.
    31 MarRegt HQ established at Possingworth Camp 1300 hrs 31 Mar 44.
    Strength of offrs - 41.