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	Lt W.L. Lovegrove was posted from the role of Brigade Signals Officer to an appointment at 3 Command Signals, and was replaced by Captain P.M. Bowen, Royal Signals.		Lt L.W.Lovegrove was posted from the role of Brigade Signals Officer to an appointment at 3 Command Signals, and was replaced by Captain P.M. Bowen, Royal Signals.

	Captain W.B. Kirkup – Brigade Transport Officer – was posted to 11th DLI as Company Commander of “D” Company and was replaced as Transport Officer by Captain D.C. MacNichol, who had previously been Assistant Brigade Major, and Brigade Intelligence Officer before that appointment.		Captain W.B. Kirkup – Brigade Transport Officer – was posted to 11th DLI as Company Commander of “D” Company and was replaced as Transport Officer by Captain D.C. MacNichol, who had previously been Assistant Brigade Major, and Brigade Intelligence Officer before that appointment.

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	The Corps Commander paid an informal visit to SALCOMBE to inspect the defence positions held by 1st TS.		The Corps Commander paid an informal visit to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salcombe SALCOMBE] to inspect the defence positions held by 1st TS.

	'''2nd September 1940'''		'''2nd September 1940'''

	The War Diary noted that preparations were almost complete for the bringing up to War Establishment of 10th DLI, prior to their move overseas as the Advance Party of the Brigade.		The War Diary noted that preparations were almost complete for the bringing up to [http://www.warestablishments.net/Infantry.html War Establishment] of 10th DLI, prior to their move overseas as the Advance Party of the Brigade.

	'''3rd September 1940'''		'''3rd September 1940'''

	The Brigadier visited SEATON in the company of Major-General Allfrey, G.O.C. of the South Western Area.		The Brigadier visited [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaton,_Devon SEATON] in the company of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Walter_Allfrey Major-General Allfrey], G.O.C. of the South Western Area.

	'''4th September 1940'''		'''4th September 1940'''

	An “Air Spray” demonstration took place at SLAPTON under the control of South Group. Various units – one Company of 2nd Gloucesters, two Companies of 11th DLI, one Company of 1st TS and a detachment from Brigade HQ were submitted to the spray. Col Ware of 11th DLI instructed the troops during the demonstration.		An [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_anti-invasion_preparations_of_World_War_II#Guns.2C_petroleum_and_poison “Air Spray”] demonstration took place at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slapton,_Devon SLAPTON] under the control of South Group. Various units – one Company of 2nd Gloucesters, two Companies of 11th DLI, one Company of 1st TS and a detachment from Brigade HQ were submitted to the spray. Col Ware of 11th DLI instructed the troops during the demonstration.

	'''5th September 1940'''		'''5th September 1940'''
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	At 12:00 hours a report was received from South Western Area of increased barge activity across the Channel, and for the need for greater vigilance.		At 12:00 hours a report was received from South Western Area of increased barge activity across the Channel, and for the need for greater vigilance.

	At 21:25 hours the code-word “Cromwell” was received at HQ and forwarded to units within the Sub-Area.		At 21:25 hours the [http://s134542708.websitehome.co.uk/pillboxes/html/german_invasion_plans.html code-word “Cromwell”] was received at HQ and forwarded to units within the Sub-Area.

	'''8th September 1940'''		'''8th September 1940'''
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	2/Lt G.A. Lester RAOC reported for duty as OME (Officer – Mechanical Engineering) L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment). ''(This was the small mobile unit of mechanics and repair specialists who would deal with the maintenance and support of the Brigade’s vehicles, equipped with a Recovery Vehicle and mobile workshop facilities.)''		2/Lt G.A. Lester RAOC reported for duty as OME (Officer – Mechanical Engineering) L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment). ''(This was the small mobile unit of mechanics and repair specialists who would deal with the maintenance and support of the Brigade’s vehicles, equipped with a Recovery Vehicle and mobile workshop facilities.)''

	10th DLI left CREDITON for GLASGOW in two special trains leaving at 15:48 and 16:19 hours en route for overseas. The total strength of the unit was 35 Officers and 892 men.		10th DLI left [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crediton CREDITON] for GLASGOW in two special trains leaving at 15:48 and 16:19 hours en route for overseas. The total strength of the unit was 35 Officers and 892 men.

	The Battalion was seen off by the Brigadier. One Officer and 15 men of 10th DLI remained as a Rear Party, responsible for certain vehicles while Captain J. Oldham M.C. of 10th DLI, together with several staff from Brigade HQ, accompanied the 10th DLI train party as an Advance Party for Brigade HQ.		The Battalion was seen off by the Brigadier. One Officer and 15 men of 10th DLI remained as a Rear Party, responsible for certain vehicles while Captain J. Oldham M.C. of 10th DLI, together with several staff from Brigade HQ, accompanied the 10th DLI train party as an Advance Party for Brigade HQ.
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	At 16:00 hours South Devon Sub-Area Operation Instruction No 1 was issued. ''(As far as can be seen this document was not filed with the War Diary).''		At 16:00 hours South Devon Sub-Area Operation Instruction No 1 was issued. ''(As far as can be seen this document was not filed with the War Diary).''

	The 10th DLI and Brigade HQ Advance Party embarked at GREENOCK for the voyage overseas.		The 10th DLI and Brigade HQ Advance Party embarked at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenock GREENOCK] for the voyage overseas.

	'''14th September 1940'''		'''14th September 1940'''

	An Advance Part of Brigade HQ under the command of Lt Q.H. Gilbey left for DENBURY Camp.		An Advance Part of Brigade HQ under the command of Lt Q.H. Gilbey left for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denbury DENBURY] Camp.

	'''15th September 1940'''		'''15th September 1940'''

	HQ 70th Brigade dissociated itself from the Headquarters of South Devon Sub-Area and moved to DENBURY Camp. Brigadier R.H. Campbell and the HQ of 102 Royal Marine Brigade took over command of the South Devon Sub-Area. (While this meant that the Brigade was again a separate administrative entity under Brigadier Kirkup, 11th DLI and 1st TS remained for a short while under the operational control of the South Devon Sub-Area.)		HQ 70th Brigade dissociated itself from the Headquarters of South Devon Sub-Area and moved to DENBURY Camp. Brigadier R.H. Campbell and the HQ of 102 Royal Marine Brigade took over command of the South Devon Sub-Area. ''(While this meant that the Brigade was again a separate administrative entity under Brigadier Kirkup, 11th DLI and 1st TS remained for a short while under the operational control of the South Devon Sub-Area.)''

	'''16th September 1940'''		'''16th September 1940'''
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	'''19th September 1940'''		'''19th September 1940'''

	Lt W.L. Lovegrove was posted from the role of Brigade ~~Signal~~ Officer to an appointment at 3 Command Signals, and was replaced by Captain P.M. Bowen, Royal Signals.		Lt W.L. Lovegrove was posted from the role of Brigade Signals Officer to an appointment at 3 Command Signals, and was replaced by Captain P.M. Bowen, Royal Signals.

	Captain W.B. Kirkup – Brigade Transport Officer – was posted to 11th DLI as Company Commander of “D” Company and was replaced as Transport Officer by Captain D.C. MacNichol, who had previously been Assistant Brigade Major.		Captain W.B. Kirkup – Brigade Transport Officer – was posted to 11th DLI as Company Commander of “D” Company and was replaced as Transport Officer by Captain D.C. MacNichol, who had previously been Assistant Brigade Major, and Brigade Intelligence Officer before that appointment.

	'''20th September 1940'''		'''20th September 1940'''
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	'''22nd September 1940'''		'''22nd September 1940'''

	At 12:20 hours there was a visit by Lt. General C.J.E. ~~Auchinlech~~, General Officer in Command of Southern Command. He visited DENBURY Camp and met the commander of the South Devon Sub-Area, the acting Brigade Commander (Lt Col Oxley 1st TS) the C.O. of 187 Fd Amb and the acting C.O. of 11th DLI (Major Taylor).		At 12:20 hours there was a visit by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Auchinleck Lt. General C.J.E. Auchinleck], General Officer in Command of Southern Command. He visited DENBURY Camp and met the commander of the South Devon Sub-Area, the acting Brigade Commander (Lt Col Oxley 1st TS) the C.O. of 187 Fd Amb and the acting C.O. of 11th DLI (Major Taylor).

	At 13:00 hours ''(presumably during Gen ~~Auchinlech’s~~ visit)'' a message was received from the South Devon Sub-Area ordering “Stand-to”.		At 13:00 hours ''(presumably during Gen Auchinleck’s visit)'' a message was received from the South Devon Sub-Area ordering “Stand-to”.

	'''23rd September 1940'''		'''23rd September 1940'''
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	'''27th September 1940'''		'''27th September 1940'''

	The Brigadier inspected 1st TS at TOTNES and MODBURY.		The Brigadier inspected 1st TS at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totnes TOTNES] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modbury MODBURY].

	'''28th September 1940'''		'''28th September 1940'''

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