508th Field Company, Royal Engineers, War Diary August 1939

24 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

23:10 hours. Codeword “Allenby” received from CRE’s HQ. Key personnel called up.

25 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

00:45 hours. Codeword “Allenby” acknowledged. Preparation for mobilisation.

26 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

Preparation for mobilisation.

27 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

Preparation for mobilisation.

28 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

22:30 hours. Codeword “Plumer” received from Darlington. P.A.D. scheme for Briarmede prepared.

22:45 hours. Codeword “Plumer” acknowledged.

29 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

P.A.D. Scheme for Briarmede started.

30 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

P.A.D.Scheme for Briarmede continued.

31 August 1939 Briarmede, Low Fell.

P.A.D.Scheme for Briarmede continued.