143rd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. War Diary September 1942

1 September 1942

Lt Col Richardson left the Regiment today. Draft of three Officers left for 19th Field Regiment – i.e. Lt Charrington, 2/Lt Brock, 2/Lt Tompsett.

3 September 1942

Church Parade in the evening.

6 September 1942

388 C Troop demonstrations at Battle School.

7 September 1942

Exercise Wetshod commenced. Regiment less 388 bivouaced area Pendine Sands.

14 September 1942

Exercise Wetshod ended early morning. Weather fine throughout.

19 September 1942

2/Lts Whitehouse and Orme joined the Regiment.

20 September 1942

Exercise Juniper II held but pouring rain caused cancellation.

22 September 1942

New draft of 19 Other Ranks arrived.

26 September 1942

Demonstration for RAF Officers.

29 September 1942

Demonstration for RAF Officers.

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