Difference between revisions of "1st Tyneside Scottish May 1943"
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| − | + | '''3rd May 1943 HAMILTON.''' | |
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| − | 3rd May 1943 HAMILTON. | + | |
The Road Party moved to the new station. | The Road Party moved to the new station. | ||
| − | 6th May 1943 | + | '''6th May 1943''' |
The Battalion moved to the new station. | The Battalion moved to the new station. | ||
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The Road Party arrived at VELINDRE. | The Road Party arrived at VELINDRE. | ||
| − | 7th May 1943 | + | '''7th May 1943 VELINDRE.''' |
The Battalion arrived at VELINDRE. | The Battalion arrived at VELINDRE. | ||
| − | 18th May 1943 | + | '''18th May 1943''' |
| − | Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the | + | Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the Battalion during the absence of Lt Col Oxley on leave. |
The G.o.C. congratulated 2/Lt C. Mitchell and 2760068 L/Cpl J. Laing on a very satisfactory result obtained by them on their recent Courses (Small Arms School Hythe Wing and Provost Duties respectively) and awarded them the Polar Bear Medal. | The G.o.C. congratulated 2/Lt C. Mitchell and 2760068 L/Cpl J. Laing on a very satisfactory result obtained by them on their recent Courses (Small Arms School Hythe Wing and Provost Duties respectively) and awarded them the Polar Bear Medal. | ||
| − | 20th May 1943 | + | '''20th May 1943''' |
A Brigade Intelligence Exercise was held – “EYE OPENER No 1”. | A Brigade Intelligence Exercise was held – “EYE OPENER No 1”. | ||
| − | 22nd May 1943 | + | '''22nd May 1943''' |
An Inter-Battalion football match took place against 11th DLI which resulted in a draw – three goals each. | An Inter-Battalion football match took place against 11th DLI which resulted in a draw – three goals each. | ||
| − | 24th May 1943 | + | '''24th May 1943''' |
The Army Commander congratulated Lt K.D. Buchanan on obtaining a “Distinguished” classification on his Course at the Small Arms School, Netheravon. | The Army Commander congratulated Lt K.D. Buchanan on obtaining a “Distinguished” classification on his Course at the Small Arms School, Netheravon. | ||
| − | 25th May 1943 | + | '''25th May 1943''' |
Lt Col Oxley re-assumed command of the Battalion on his return from leave. | Lt Col Oxley re-assumed command of the Battalion on his return from leave. | ||
| − | 26th May 1943 | + | '''26th May 1943''' |
23 Other ranks were taken on strength from No 8 Infantry Training Centre, PERTH. | 23 Other ranks were taken on strength from No 8 Infantry Training Centre, PERTH. | ||
| − | 31st May 1943 | + | '''31st May 1943''' |
Brigade Signal Exercise “EYE OPENER 2” was held. | Brigade Signal Exercise “EYE OPENER 2” was held. | ||
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - [mailto:70brigade@newmp.org.uk click here]. | To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - [mailto:70brigade@newmp.org.uk click here]. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:58, 24 May 2013
3rd May 1943 HAMILTON.
The Road Party moved to the new station.
6th May 1943
The Battalion moved to the new station.
The Road Party arrived at VELINDRE.
7th May 1943 VELINDRE.
The Battalion arrived at VELINDRE.
18th May 1943
Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the Battalion during the absence of Lt Col Oxley on leave.
The G.o.C. congratulated 2/Lt C. Mitchell and 2760068 L/Cpl J. Laing on a very satisfactory result obtained by them on their recent Courses (Small Arms School Hythe Wing and Provost Duties respectively) and awarded them the Polar Bear Medal.
20th May 1943
A Brigade Intelligence Exercise was held – “EYE OPENER No 1”.
22nd May 1943
An Inter-Battalion football match took place against 11th DLI which resulted in a draw – three goals each.
24th May 1943
The Army Commander congratulated Lt K.D. Buchanan on obtaining a “Distinguished” classification on his Course at the Small Arms School, Netheravon.
25th May 1943
Lt Col Oxley re-assumed command of the Battalion on his return from leave.
26th May 1943
23 Other ranks were taken on strength from No 8 Infantry Training Centre, PERTH.
31st May 1943
Brigade Signal Exercise “EYE OPENER 2” was held.
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - click here.
