70th Infantry Brigade War Diary January 1943. - Revision history

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-st – 2nd January 1943
+'''1st – 2nd January 1943'''
 The Brigade Group moved to its new locations as follows:-
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 The move took place using Motor Transport, with an overnight staging halt at WELLINGTON.
-rd – 4th January 1943
+'''3rd – 4th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Commander visited all the units in the Brigade Group in their new locations.
-th January 1943
+'''4th January 1943'''
 Working Parties commenced work on a Winter Base Camp for Pack Training in the LLANDOVERY area.
-th January 1943
+'''5th January 1943'''
 A conference was held for Anti-Tank Platoon Commanders on handling and tactics.
-th January 1943
+'''6th January 1943'''
 A demonstration was given by the Royal Engineers of the laying and detecting of minefields.
-th January 1943
+'''9th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Commander held a conference of all C.Os. for a discussion on forthcoming Pack Training.
-th – 12th January 1943
+'''11th – 12th January 1943'''
 All units commenced Platoon and Company training.
-th January 1943
+'''13th January 1943'''
 Unit Anti-Tank Platoons fired at SENNYBRIDGE.  Results were fairly good, with 11th DLI producing the best scores – valuable experience was gained.
-th – 16th January 1943
+'''15th – 16th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Boxing Tournament was held at LLANELLI, and was won by 1st Tyneside Scottish.
-th January 1943
+'''16th January 1943'''
 Units commenced Advanced Company training.
-th January 1943
+'''18th January 1943'''
 A six-day Course in Pack Training – tying and loading – commenced at PEMBREY.  Unit representatives attended.
-th January 1943
+'''19th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Commander proceeded to LARKHILL to attend a Course at the School of Artillery.  Lt Col C.W. Oxley assumed command of the Brigade in his absence.
-th January 1943
+'''20th January 1943'''
 Advance Parties of 1st Tyneside Scottish and 187 Field Ambulance arrived at Base Camp.
-st January 1943
+'''21st January 1943'''
 th DLI held a Weapon Training Meeting at PENALLY Ranges.
-nd January 1943
+'''22nd January 1943'''
 Advance Parties of 10th DLI and 11th DLI arrived at Base Camp.
-rd – 27th January 1943
+'''23rd – 27th January 1943'''
 A great amount of tentage and stores arrived at LLANDOVERY and was off-loaded at the station.  Tents and marquees were pitched and stoves put under cover.  Tents were repeatedly blown down due to bad weather and unsuitable ground.
-th January 1943
+'''28th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Commander returned from LARKHILL.
-th January 1943
+'''30th January 1943'''
 The Brigade Rugby Football Final took place, with 187 Field Ambulance beating 11th DLI.

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		+	1st – 2nd January 1943
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		+	The Brigade Group moved to its new locations as follows:-
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		+	Brigade HQ – RHYD-Y-GORS, CARMARTHEN.
		+
		+	10th DLI – YSTRAD, CARMARTHEN.
		+
		+	11th DLI – VELINDRE.
		+
		+	1st Tyneside Scottish – LLANELLI.
		+
		+	187 Field Ambulance – PEMBREY.
		+
		+	70 Brigade Company R.A.S.C. – ABERMARLAIS.
		+
		+	62 Troop Carrying Company – LLANDILO.
		+
		+	Brigade Light Aid Detachment – CARMARTHEN.
		+
		+	The move took place using Motor Transport, with an overnight staging halt at WELLINGTON.
		+
		+	3rd – 4th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander visited all the units in the Brigade Group in their new locations.
		+
		+	4th January 1943
		+
		+	Working Parties commenced work on a Winter Base Camp for Pack Training in the LLANDOVERY area.
		+
		+	5th January 1943
		+
		+	A conference was held for Anti-Tank Platoon Commanders on handling and tactics.
		+
		+	6th January 1943
		+
		+	A demonstration was given by the Royal Engineers of the laying and detecting of minefields.
		+
		+	9th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander held a conference of all C.Os. for a discussion on forthcoming Pack Training.
		+
		+	11th – 12th January 1943
		+
		+	All units commenced Platoon and Company training.
		+
		+	13th January 1943
		+
		+	Unit Anti-Tank Platoons fired at SENNYBRIDGE. Results were fairly good, with 11th DLI producing the best scores – valuable experience was gained.
		+
		+	15th – 16th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Boxing Tournament was held at LLANELLI, and was won by 1st Tyneside Scottish.
		+
		+	16th January 1943
		+
		+	Units commenced Advanced Company training.
		+
		+	18th January 1943
		+
		+	A six-day Course in Pack Training – tying and loading – commenced at PEMBREY. Unit representatives attended.
		+
		+	19th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander proceeded to LARKHILL to attend a Course at the School of Artillery. Lt Col C.W. Oxley assumed command of the Brigade in his absence.
		+
		+	20th January 1943
		+
		+	Advance Parties of 1st Tyneside Scottish and 187 Field Ambulance arrived at Base Camp.
		+
		+	21st January 1943
		+
		+	11th DLI held a Weapon Training Meeting at PENALLY Ranges.
		+
		+	22nd January 1943
		+
		+	Advance Parties of 10th DLI and 11th DLI arrived at Base Camp.
		+
		+	23rd – 27th January 1943
		+
		+	A great amount of tentage and stores arrived at LLANDOVERY and was off-loaded at the station. Tents and marquees were pitched and stoves put under cover. Tents were repeatedly blown down due to bad weather and unsuitable ground.
		+
		+	28th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Commander returned from LARKHILL.
		+
		+	30th January 1943
		+
		+	The Brigade Rugby Football Final took place, with 187 Field Ambulance beating 11th DLI.
		+
		+
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