1st Tyneside Scottish February 1943 - Revision history

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-st Battalion Tyneside Scottish
+'''1st February 1943 LLANELLY.'''
-War Diary February 1943
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 st February 1943 LLANELLY.
 Major R.H.C. Drummond-Wolff assumed command of the Battalion.
-th February 1943
+'''4th February 1943'''
-Major W.L. McGregor assumed command of the Battalion on the departure of Major R.H.C. Drummond-Wolff from the Battalion. (Posted to the 8th Battalion, The Black Watch).
+Major W.L. McGregor assumed command of the Battalion on the departure of Major R.H.C. Drummond-Wolff from the Battalion. ''(Posted to the 8th Battalion, The Black Watch).''
-th – 9th February 1943
+'''8th – 9th February 1943'''
 The Signals Platoon and part of Battalion HQ took part in the Divisional Signals Exercise “FANTOME”.
-th February 1943
+'''15th February 1943'''
 The weekly Training Programme was issued and a copy attached to the War Diary as Appendix 1 – for details see below.
-th – 19th February 1943
+'''15th – 19th February 1943'''
 The Battalion Intelligence Section took part in the Divisional Exercise “FILLDYKE”.  Details were set out in Appendix 2 attached to the War Diary – for more information, see below.
-th - 20th February 1943
+'''19th - 20th February 1943'''
 The Battalion carried out a 50-mile route march which was completed in 23 hours 10 minutes.
-th February 1943
+'''20th February 1943'''
 The Battalion team, which was representing the Brigade, won the Divisional Steeplechase.
-nd February 1943
+'''22nd February 1943'''
 Major K.K. Walmsley assumed command of the Battalion.
-th February 1943
+'''24th February 1943'''
 Lt Col C.W. Oxley resumed command of the Battalion.
-th February 1943
+'''26th February 1943'''
 The Advance Party left for the Exercise “SPARTAN” concentration area at HIGH WYCOMBE.
-th February 1943
+'''27th February 1943'''
 The Battalion left for HIGH WYCOMBE and bivouacked for the night at LEDBURY.
-th February 1943
+'''28th February 1943'''
 The Battalion arrived at HAZELMERE Camp, HIGH WYCOMBE.
-Appendices attached to the February 1943 War Diary for 1st Tyneside Scottish.
+'''Appendices attached to the February 1943 War Diary for 1st Tyneside Scottish.'''
-Appendix 1 – Training Programme for the week ending 20th February 1943.
+'''Appendix 1 – Training Programme for the week ending 20th February 1943.'''
 In addition to a Battalion Exercise during this period the other noteworthy spells of training included Minefield Laying and Clearing and a “Trained Soldier” exercise on bayonet fighting, the 2” Mortar and Grenades.
-Appendix 2 – Exercise FILLDYKE – issued 31st January 1943.
+'''Appendix 2 – Exercise FILLDYKE – issued 31st January 1943.'''
 This single page described the administrative arrangements which 70th Infantry Brigade had been requested, by 49th Division, to make for this Intelligence Exercise.

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		+	1st Battalion Tyneside Scottish
		+	War Diary February 1943

		+	1st February 1943 LLANELLY.

		+	Major R.H.C. Drummond-Wolff assumed command of the Battalion.
		+
		+	4th February 1943
		+
		+	Major W.L. McGregor assumed command of the Battalion on the departure of Major R.H.C. Drummond-Wolff from the Battalion. (Posted to the 8th Battalion, The Black Watch).
		+
		+	8th – 9th February 1943
		+
		+	The Signals Platoon and part of Battalion HQ took part in the Divisional Signals Exercise “FANTOME”.
		+
		+	15th February 1943
		+
		+	The weekly Training Programme was issued and a copy attached to the War Diary as Appendix 1 – for details see below.
		+
		+	15th – 19th February 1943
		+
		+	The Battalion Intelligence Section took part in the Divisional Exercise “FILLDYKE”. Details were set out in Appendix 2 attached to the War Diary – for more information, see below.
		+
		+	19th - 20th February 1943
		+
		+	The Battalion carried out a 50-mile route march which was completed in 23 hours 10 minutes.
		+
		+	20th February 1943
		+
		+	The Battalion team, which was representing the Brigade, won the Divisional Steeplechase.
		+
		+	22nd February 1943
		+
		+	Major K.K. Walmsley assumed command of the Battalion.
		+
		+	24th February 1943
		+
		+	Lt Col C.W. Oxley resumed command of the Battalion.
		+
		+	26th February 1943
		+
		+	The Advance Party left for the Exercise “SPARTAN” concentration area at HIGH WYCOMBE.
		+
		+	27th February 1943
		+
		+	The Battalion left for HIGH WYCOMBE and bivouacked for the night at LEDBURY.
		+
		+	28th February 1943
		+
		+	The Battalion arrived at HAZELMERE Camp, HIGH WYCOMBE.
		+
		+	Appendices attached to the February 1943 War Diary for 1st Tyneside Scottish.
		+
		+	Appendix 1 – Training Programme for the week ending 20th February 1943.
		+
		+	In addition to a Battalion Exercise during this period the other noteworthy spells of training included Minefield Laying and Clearing and a “Trained Soldier” exercise on bayonet fighting, the 2” Mortar and Grenades.
		+
		+	Appendix 2 – Exercise FILLDYKE – issued 31st January 1943.
		+
		+	This single page described the administrative arrangements which 70th Infantry Brigade had been requested, by 49th Division, to make for this Intelligence Exercise.
		+
		+	The Umpires were identified as:-
		+
		+	Lt Col J.H.N. Poett (11th DLI).
		+
		+	Lt Col P.J. Jeffreys (10th DLI)
		+
		+	Major K.K. Walmsley (1 TS)
		+
		+	The Umpires would be assisted by Liaison Officers Lt Col W.M. Grylls, Lieut F.O. Glazey and Lieut J.A. Bruce. Their kit would be transported in a vehicle provided by the Brigade Transport Officer, who would also supply them with motorcycles.
		+
		+	The arrangements for transporting the Brigade Intelligence Section were set out - the Section was led by Lieut Robson.
		+
		+	The Battalion Intelligence Section would be present in full, consisting of the Intelligence Officer, Sergeant and six Privates, with two 15cwt trucks, three bicycles one motorcycle and a No 18 wireless set.
		+
		+	JERICHO, SIDNEY and RADIUM Reports would be practised throughout the Exercise and were all to be regarding as requiring IMMEDIATE transmission.

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