1st Tyneside Scottish September 1943

1st Battalion Tyneside Scottish War Diary September 1943

3rd September 1943 HAMILTON.

Exercise “OWL I” took place – this was a daylight drill for a Battalion night advance.

7th September 1943

Exercise “OWL II” took place – a night advance with Artillery and Medium Machine Gun support, followed by a consolidation of the Battalion.

10th – 12th September 1943

The Small Arms School Hythe Travelling Wing visited the Battalion and held a short cadre for NCOs and gave several demonstrations.

13th September 1943

A visit to the battalion was paid by representatives of the 33rd Army Tank Brigade. Lectures were given on Tank and Infantry co-operation to all Companies. Four Tanks were on show.

14th – 15th September 1943

Exercise “RESBUD” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in its role as part of a Reserve Brigade taking up a defensive position, followed by an advance through smoke.

16th – 17th September 1943

The Anti-Tank Platoon were Field Firing at BARRY.

20th September 1943

A and B Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks. “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.

21st September 1943

C and D Companies exercised co-operation with Tanks. “Casuals” fired their Bren Course on the Range.

24th – 26th September 1943

Exercise “CONTACT 70” took place – this was to practise the Battalion in taking up a defensive position after a Motor transport move.

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