89th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - War Diary May 1943.

3 May 1943 STEWARTON.

Major R C ELLIOT RA assumes command of the Regiment during the absence on leave of Lt Col H C CORY MC.

4 May 1943

Regiment prepares to move back to original locations in South Wales area.

8 May 1943 Pembroke Dock.

Regiment arrives at new locations.

9 May 1943 WITNEY.

Major R C ELLIOT attends the Divisional Commander’s training conference.

10 May 1943 Pembroke Dock.

Major R C ELLIOT leaves the Regiment on being posted as Commanding Officer, 108 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.

11 May 1943

Major C BOSSOM, the Buffs, assumes command of the Regiment on posting of Major R C ELLIOT and absence on leave of Lt Col H C CORY MC.

13 May 1943

Lt Col H C CORY MC resumes command of the Regiment.

15 May 1943

14:00 hours. 1 gun and tractor, 1 Jeep, 1 motor cycle represent the Rgiment on local “Wings for Victory” Parade.

26 May 1943

Brigadier C H W BRUNKER CRA pays a visit to the Regiment.

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