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'''1 May 1942'''
  
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19:00 hours.  A warm sunny day.  Pack Transport Training with affiliated units continued.  Pay for month of April 1942 drawn and disbursed.
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'''2 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A warm sunny day.  Unit administration day and normal routine carried out.
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'''3 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A mild sunny day.  SUNDAY.  Personnel attended radio programme in the morning.  Officer Commanding (Captain W JAMESON) attended a conference in connection with Brigade Exercise to be held on 4th, 5th and 6th May 1942.
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'''4 – 6 May 1942'''
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Unit (less sick and unfit animals and Camp maintenance Party) on Brigade Exercise.
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'''7 May 1942'''
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A warm sunny day.  Normal routine carried out.  The Welfare Officer, Indian Contingent (Captain CHANDRA) visited the Company.  150 men of unit attended a cinema performance in the evening.
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29 Remounts (6 Riders and 23 Pack Horses) were received from No.2 Field Remount Depot, ASHBOURNE through 11 M.V.D.
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'''8 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A warm sunny day.  Normal routine carried out.  Commander North Wales District (Major General L H COX C.B.E., M.C.) visited the unit. 
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All British Officers of unit attended a Brigade conference on exercise which was held 4th, 5th and 6th May.
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'''9 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A warm sunny day.  Normal routine carried out.  Lieut H E F MORRIS proceeded on leave inclusive 9th inclusive 17th May 1942.  Honorary Lieut MOHD ASHRAF I.C.M., I.D.S.M. visited the unit.  Company attended a cinema show arranged by Welfare Officer (Captain CHANDRA).
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'''10 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  SUNDAY.  A cold windy day with rain later.  Personnel attended Sunday morning radio programme.
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'''11 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A dull cold day.  Officer Commanding Company (Captain W JAMESON) and Lieut A V COWELL attended HQ 70th Infantry Brigade Signal Section for instruction in Radio Telephony.  Officer Commanding 47 S.D.S. (Captain G R CHARLTON) visited the unit.  150 men of unit attended an ENSA Concert.
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'''12 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A cold windy day.  Normal routine carried out.
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'''13 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A sunny day with strong wind.  Company under Lieut A V COWELL carried out a day route march.
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'''14 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  Warm sunny day.  Commanding Officer visited HQ Indian Contingent for conference at 11:00 hours.
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'''15 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  Commanding Officer (Captain W JAMESON) proceeded on leave. 15 May until 16 May 1942.  Lieut A V COWELL assumed temporary command of unit.  Overcast and cloudy.  Company carried out a day route march under Lt COWELL.
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'''16 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  Normal routine carried out.  Sunny day.  Personnel attended cinema performance arranged by Captain CHANDRA.  Officer Commanding (Captain W JAMESON) returned from leave.
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'''17 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A dull day which later turned to rain.  Personnel attended the Sunday morning radio programme.  The Commander, Indian Contingent (Col R W W HILLS O.B.E., M.C.) visited the unit.  Company hockey team played a match with 32 Mule Company.
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'''18 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A very wet day.  A unit Durbar was held.  Lieut A V COWELL delivered a lecture on current affairs.
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Major J P HEGARTY M.C., RAVC  proceeded on leave on medical certificate.
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'''19 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A dull day with some rain.  Normal routine carried out.
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'''20 May 1942'''
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20:00 hours.  A mild day, cloudy at times.
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Rissaldar MAKHAN KHAN proceeded on leave inclusive 20 inclusive 26 May 1942.
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Company carried out a day route march.  Officer Commanding Company (Captain W JAMESON) attended a conference held by Officer Commanding Troops in Area.
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'''21 May 1942'''
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16:50 hours.  Commanding Officer (Captain W JAMESON) proceeded on leave inclusive 21 inclusive 28 May 1942.  Lieut A V COWELL assumed temporary command of unit.  Occasional showers.  Normal routine carried out.
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Captain I McLAREN RAVC  11 MVD visited unit.
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'''22 May 1942'''
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18:05 hours.  Light showers.  Normal duties carried out.
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D.A.D.V. & R.S. Southern and Western Commands, Major H D LEWIS RAVC visited the unit.  Jamadar MOHD JAMSHAD KHAN I.A.V.C. reported to 32 Mule Company in connection with Snow Warfare training Scheme.
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'''23 May 1942'''
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17:30 hours.  Rainy day.  Normal routine carried out.  A unit Durbar was held.  A lecture on current affairs was delivered by Lt H E F MORRIS.
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'''24 May 1942'''
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18:05 hours.  Overcast and showery.  Personnel attended Sunday morning radio programme – Lieut H E F MORRIS present.
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'''25 May 1942'''
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Incessant rain.  Route March cancelled.  Camp conditions very wet and muddy.  Rissaldar NIZAM DIN I.D.S.M. proceeded to I.R.H. on duty.
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'''26 May 1942'''
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08:30 hours.  Overcast with occasional heavy showers.  Normal duties carried out under difficult Camp conditions.  Education Officer W.O.1 F E BROWN visited unit and examined 15 Candidates for English 3rd Class Certificate of Education.
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'''27 May 1942'''
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17:50 hours.  Coll and cloudy with occasional showers.  Route March carried out under S.D.Cs  13 Chargers transferred to 1 Pack Company.  Captain I M McLAREN RAVC 11 MVD visited unit.  Major J P HEGARTY M.C., RAVC  returned from leave.
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'''28 May 1942'''
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22:00 hours.  A day of heavy rain.  Normal routine carried out as far as weather conditions permitted.  Lieut A V COWELL proceeded on leave inclusive 28 May and 6 June 1942.  Lieut H E F MORRIS assumed temporary command of the unit.  Unit M.O. carried out a medical inspection of “A” and “B” Troops.  Captain W JAMESON returned from leave 21:30 hours.
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'''29 May 1942'''
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Captain W JAMESON reassumed command of the unit.  A mild showery day.
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Rissaldar NIZAM DIN I.D.S.M. rejoined 23:00 hours on 28 May 1942.
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Jemadar ABDULLAH I.D.S.M. proceeded on leave inclusive 29 May to 4 June 1942. 
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Seven Drivers reported on arriving from REINFORCEMENT UNIT, Indian Contingent.
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'''30 May 1942'''
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19:00 hours.  A warm sunny day on which normal routine was carried out.  Medical inspection of HQ, “C” and “D” Troops was carried out.  The D.A.D.V. & R.S. Southern and Western Command (Major H D LEWIS RAVC)  visited the unit.  The Adjutant, Indian Contingent (Captain T A SHERLOCK) also visited the unit. 
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'''31 May 1942'''
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20:00 hours.  SUNDAY.  Personnel attended radio programme.  A fine sunny day.  A Table Tennis Tournament was played between A and B Sub-Divisions.
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:05, 2 June 2017

1 May 1942

19:00 hours. A warm sunny day. Pack Transport Training with affiliated units continued. Pay for month of April 1942 drawn and disbursed.

2 May 1942

19:00 hours. A warm sunny day. Unit administration day and normal routine carried out.

3 May 1942

19:00 hours. A mild sunny day. SUNDAY. Personnel attended radio programme in the morning. Officer Commanding (Captain W JAMESON) attended a conference in connection with Brigade Exercise to be held on 4th, 5th and 6th May 1942.

4 – 6 May 1942

Unit (less sick and unfit animals and Camp maintenance Party) on Brigade Exercise.

7 May 1942

A warm sunny day. Normal routine carried out. The Welfare Officer, Indian Contingent (Captain CHANDRA) visited the Company. 150 men of unit attended a cinema performance in the evening.

29 Remounts (6 Riders and 23 Pack Horses) were received from No.2 Field Remount Depot, ASHBOURNE through 11 M.V.D.

8 May 1942

19:00 hours. A warm sunny day. Normal routine carried out. Commander North Wales District (Major General L H COX C.B.E., M.C.) visited the unit.

All British Officers of unit attended a Brigade conference on exercise which was held 4th, 5th and 6th May.

9 May 1942

19:00 hours. A warm sunny day. Normal routine carried out. Lieut H E F MORRIS proceeded on leave inclusive 9th inclusive 17th May 1942. Honorary Lieut MOHD ASHRAF I.C.M., I.D.S.M. visited the unit. Company attended a cinema show arranged by Welfare Officer (Captain CHANDRA).

10 May 1942

19:00 hours. SUNDAY. A cold windy day with rain later. Personnel attended Sunday morning radio programme.

11 May 1942

19:00 hours. A dull cold day. Officer Commanding Company (Captain W JAMESON) and Lieut A V COWELL attended HQ 70th Infantry Brigade Signal Section for instruction in Radio Telephony. Officer Commanding 47 S.D.S. (Captain G R CHARLTON) visited the unit. 150 men of unit attended an ENSA Concert.

12 May 1942

19:00 hours. A cold windy day. Normal routine carried out.

13 May 1942

19:00 hours. A sunny day with strong wind. Company under Lieut A V COWELL carried out a day route march.

14 May 1942

19:00 hours. Warm sunny day. Commanding Officer visited HQ Indian Contingent for conference at 11:00 hours.

15 May 1942

19:00 hours. Commanding Officer (Captain W JAMESON) proceeded on leave. 15 May until 16 May 1942. Lieut A V COWELL assumed temporary command of unit. Overcast and cloudy. Company carried out a day route march under Lt COWELL.

16 May 1942

19:00 hours. Normal routine carried out. Sunny day. Personnel attended cinema performance arranged by Captain CHANDRA. Officer Commanding (Captain W JAMESON) returned from leave.

17 May 1942

19:00 hours. A dull day which later turned to rain. Personnel attended the Sunday morning radio programme. The Commander, Indian Contingent (Col R W W HILLS O.B.E., M.C.) visited the unit. Company hockey team played a match with 32 Mule Company.

18 May 1942

19:00 hours. A very wet day. A unit Durbar was held. Lieut A V COWELL delivered a lecture on current affairs.

Major J P HEGARTY M.C., RAVC proceeded on leave on medical certificate.

19 May 1942

19:00 hours. A dull day with some rain. Normal routine carried out.

20 May 1942

20:00 hours. A mild day, cloudy at times.

Rissaldar MAKHAN KHAN proceeded on leave inclusive 20 inclusive 26 May 1942.

Company carried out a day route march. Officer Commanding Company (Captain W JAMESON) attended a conference held by Officer Commanding Troops in Area.

21 May 1942

16:50 hours. Commanding Officer (Captain W JAMESON) proceeded on leave inclusive 21 inclusive 28 May 1942. Lieut A V COWELL assumed temporary command of unit. Occasional showers. Normal routine carried out.

Captain I McLAREN RAVC 11 MVD visited unit.

22 May 1942

18:05 hours. Light showers. Normal duties carried out.

D.A.D.V. & R.S. Southern and Western Commands, Major H D LEWIS RAVC visited the unit. Jamadar MOHD JAMSHAD KHAN I.A.V.C. reported to 32 Mule Company in connection with Snow Warfare training Scheme.

23 May 1942

17:30 hours. Rainy day. Normal routine carried out. A unit Durbar was held. A lecture on current affairs was delivered by Lt H E F MORRIS.

24 May 1942

18:05 hours. Overcast and showery. Personnel attended Sunday morning radio programme – Lieut H E F MORRIS present.

25 May 1942

Incessant rain. Route March cancelled. Camp conditions very wet and muddy. Rissaldar NIZAM DIN I.D.S.M. proceeded to I.R.H. on duty.

26 May 1942

08:30 hours. Overcast with occasional heavy showers. Normal duties carried out under difficult Camp conditions. Education Officer W.O.1 F E BROWN visited unit and examined 15 Candidates for English 3rd Class Certificate of Education.

27 May 1942

17:50 hours. Coll and cloudy with occasional showers. Route March carried out under S.D.Cs 13 Chargers transferred to 1 Pack Company. Captain I M McLAREN RAVC 11 MVD visited unit. Major J P HEGARTY M.C., RAVC returned from leave.

28 May 1942

22:00 hours. A day of heavy rain. Normal routine carried out as far as weather conditions permitted. Lieut A V COWELL proceeded on leave inclusive 28 May and 6 June 1942. Lieut H E F MORRIS assumed temporary command of the unit. Unit M.O. carried out a medical inspection of “A” and “B” Troops. Captain W JAMESON returned from leave 21:30 hours.

29 May 1942

Captain W JAMESON reassumed command of the unit. A mild showery day.

Rissaldar NIZAM DIN I.D.S.M. rejoined 23:00 hours on 28 May 1942.

Jemadar ABDULLAH I.D.S.M. proceeded on leave inclusive 29 May to 4 June 1942.

Seven Drivers reported on arriving from REINFORCEMENT UNIT, Indian Contingent.

30 May 1942

19:00 hours. A warm sunny day on which normal routine was carried out. Medical inspection of HQ, “C” and “D” Troops was carried out. The D.A.D.V. & R.S. Southern and Western Command (Major H D LEWIS RAVC) visited the unit. The Adjutant, Indian Contingent (Captain T A SHERLOCK) also visited the unit.

31 May 1942

20:00 hours. SUNDAY. Personnel attended radio programme. A fine sunny day. A Table Tennis Tournament was played between A and B Sub-Divisions.


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