Difference between revisions of "1st Tyneside Scottish July 1943"
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| − | + | '''2nd July 1943 VELINDRE.''' | |
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| − | 2nd July 1943 VELINDRE. | + | |
Lt Col Cassels assumed command of the Battalion. | Lt Col Cassels assumed command of the Battalion. | ||
| − | 7th July 1943 | + | '''7th July 1943''' |
| − | The Intelligence Section and the Reserves returned from the Course at the | + | The Intelligence Section and the Reserves returned from the Course at the Battle School, PRESTEIGN. |
| − | 9th July 1943 | + | '''9th July 1943''' |
All the Officers attended a lecture on the Middle East by Major General McCreary, 8th Army. | All the Officers attended a lecture on the Middle East by Major General McCreary, 8th Army. | ||
| − | 10th July 1943 | + | '''10th July 1943''' |
Officers and men from each Company attended a Smoke Demonstration at SENNYBRIDGE Ranges. | Officers and men from each Company attended a Smoke Demonstration at SENNYBRIDGE Ranges. | ||
| − | 13th July 1943 | + | '''13th July 1943''' |
General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C., M.C., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Black Watch, paid a visit to the Battalion. | General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C., M.C., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Black Watch, paid a visit to the Battalion. | ||
| − | 14th July 1943 | + | '''14th July 1943''' |
General Wauchope visited all Companies at their training. | General Wauchope visited all Companies at their training. | ||
| − | 19th July 1943 | + | '''19th July 1943''' |
A Battalion Signal Exercise was held. | A Battalion Signal Exercise was held. | ||
| − | 20th July 1943 | + | '''20th July 1943''' |
The Advance Party left for HAMILTON Racecourse. | The Advance Party left for HAMILTON Racecourse. | ||
| − | 26th July 1943 | + | '''26th July 1943''' |
The Motor transport Party left for HAMILTON. | The Motor transport Party left for HAMILTON. | ||
| − | 27th July 1943 | + | '''27th July 1943''' |
Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the Battalion during the absence on leave of the CO. | Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the Battalion during the absence on leave of the CO. | ||
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The Baggage Train left for HAMILTON. | The Baggage Train left for HAMILTON. | ||
| − | 28th July 1943 | + | '''28th July 1943''' |
The Main Body of the Battalion left by rail for HAMILTON. | The Main Body of the Battalion left by rail for HAMILTON. | ||
| − | 29th July 1943 HAMILTON. | + | '''29th July 1943 HAMILTON.''' |
The Transport and Main Parties arrived at the new location. | The Transport and Main Parties arrived at the new location. | ||
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 08:35, 26 May 2013
2nd July 1943 VELINDRE.
Lt Col Cassels assumed command of the Battalion.
7th July 1943
The Intelligence Section and the Reserves returned from the Course at the Battle School, PRESTEIGN.
9th July 1943
All the Officers attended a lecture on the Middle East by Major General McCreary, 8th Army.
10th July 1943
Officers and men from each Company attended a Smoke Demonstration at SENNYBRIDGE Ranges.
13th July 1943
General Sir Arthur Wauchope G.C.B., G.C., M.C., C.I.E., D.S.O., Colonel of the Black Watch, paid a visit to the Battalion.
14th July 1943
General Wauchope visited all Companies at their training.
19th July 1943
A Battalion Signal Exercise was held.
20th July 1943
The Advance Party left for HAMILTON Racecourse.
26th July 1943
The Motor transport Party left for HAMILTON.
27th July 1943
Major N.D. Stevenson assumed command of the Battalion during the absence on leave of the CO.
The Baggage Train left for HAMILTON.
28th July 1943
The Main Body of the Battalion left by rail for HAMILTON.
29th July 1943 HAMILTON.
The Transport and Main Parties arrived at the new location.
To contact the author by e-mail with any queries, or to send information - click here.
