The Bn moved to the forward positions in NDR MORMTER.

Bn HQ to 069504, and Coys to 068512, 075514 and 082508 at night.

Owing to future operations it was essential to stop any enemy coming across the river, and standing patrols 200 yards apart lined the bank of the river at night.

Smoke was laid and visibility was nil.

During the night 4 enemy were found lying up in a haystack. They had been there over 24 hours and were getting ready to re-cross the river. Identification was of 3 Coy 7 Para Eng Bn. This was the first identification of 7 Para Div.