33rd Field Hygiene Section War Diary - July 1940

1 July 1940 – Okehampton.

Unit came under administration of ADMS South Western Area and duties then circumscribed to Show Grounds Camp.

6 July 1940

48th Division took over Show Ground Camp, OKEHAMPTON.

8 July 1940

Unit received orders to report to 20 Lines of Communication Training Centre, Royal Engineers at LAUNCESTON and to move immediately at 18:30 hours.

Unit moved to Penny Gillam Camp LAUNCESTON that night.

9 – 17 July 1940

Unit carried out sanitary duties for 20 Lines of Communication Training Centre, Royal Engineers, at Penny Gillam Camp.

18 July 1940

Unit moved to Werrington Park Camp, LAUNCESTON, to obtain better Passive Air Defence cover.

19 – 31 July 1940

Unit at Werrington Park Camp carrying out instructive sanitary duties for 20 Lines of Communication Training Centre, Royal Engineers. No unusual occurrences.

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