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1st KOSB War Diary Jan-May 1944
Date | Place | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|
10 April 1944 | Researching | A Coy and some of the tracked vehicles left by train this afternoon. |
11 April 1944 | Researching | Main body left by train at 2300 hrs. |
12 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | Road party arrived at new location followed by the Main Body. |
13 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | All Coys were on short route marches today. These were of two hours duration. |
14 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | Route marches again today for all Coys, three hours duration. |
15 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | Commanding Officer inspected all Coys. |
16 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | Church Services held in the N.A.A.F.I.s. Remainder of the Bn arrived at this location. |
17 April 1944 | Wickham, Hants | Commanding Officer spoke to the Bn about coming events. |
18 April 1944 | Researching | Ex BOUNCE and BOUNCE BACK for B and D Coys respectively. |
19 April 1944 | Researching | Ex DAD and SINNER for A and C Coys respectively. |
19 April 1944 | Researching | 6 Officers and 6 O.Rs attended a lecture on Sniping by Major Wells at PETWORTH CAMP. ENSA Concert in the N.A.A.F.I. in the evening. |
20 April 1944 | Researching | Training under Coy arrangements. A Course for snipers commenced under Capt. J. Roynon-Jones. Bn Rugger team beat 2 Lincs 27-0. |
21 April 1944 | Researching | A new Platoon has been formed in HQ Coy to be known as Snipers and Intelligence Pln. F.A.D. practice for Bn at 1015 hrs. |
22 April 1944 | Researching | Commanding Officers Drill Inspection today. Each Company taking part. There was a tie between HQ and D Coy for 1st place. Bn 2nd Team (Soccer) beat HQ 3 Div 6-3. |
23 April 1944 | Researching | Church Services held in N.A.A.F.I. |
24 April 1944 | Researching | Officers and N.C.Os attended a demonstration of The Pln in the Attack. |
25 April 1944 | Researching | Briefing for all Officers and N.C.Os in readiness for Ex FABIUS. The camp has been sealed and no one is allowed out. Retreat played by the Pipes and Drums. |
26 April 1944 | Researching | Preparations continue for Ex FABIUS. ENSA Concert in the evening. |
27 April 1944 | Researching | Bn Go as you please concert in the N.A.A.F.I. in the evening. |
28 April 1944 | Researching | Bn still awaiting instructions for move for Ex FABIUS. |
29 April 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Serials moved to different locations in readiness for embarkation. |
30 April 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Camp taken over by static staff and other troops move in. |
01 May 1944 | Littlehampton, Sussex | Ex FABIUS. |
02 May 1944 | Littlehampton, Sussex | Ex FABIUS. |
03 May 1944 | Littlehampton, Sussex | Ex FABIUS. |
04 May 1944 | Littlehampton, Sussex | Ex FABIUS. |
05 May 1944 | Littlehampton, Sussex | Ex FABIUS. |
06 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Commanding Officers conference for all Officers and NCOs preceded by a talk by Major R.G. Wallis M.C. on his experiences in the Commandos. |
07 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | A and C Coys on S. Downs range. Church services held as usual. |
08 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Coys again on S. Downs range. A and C on street fighting. |
09 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | HQ Coy on mines training. |
10 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | O Group attended T.E.W.T. at E.R.Y. HQ. Bn. entertained female personnel - football and rugger matches were followed by Retreat by the Pipe Band and a concert at night. |
11 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Sniper Pl. on range all day. |
12 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | H.Q. Coy passed mines training tests. |
13 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. left for Ex MAYFAIR. Representatives were sent to attend visit to Div. troops by Gen. Eisenhower. |
14 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Ex MAYFAIR. |
15 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. won Div. Rugger final against 2 Mx. 18-3. |
16 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Training under Coy arrangements. Snipers course commenced at Div. H.Q. |
17 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. won final of Div Soccer beating 2 Warwicks 3-2. |
18 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. attended practice parade at Bde. H.Q. Major-Gen. D.C. Bullen Smith M.C. visited Bn. He addressed the Bn. after meeting the W.Os and Sgts. |
19 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. practised L.C.I. loading and unloading. The Colonel of the Regiment Maj. Gen. Sir E.N. Broadbent visited the Bn. |
20 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Pipe band played at parade in barracks[?]ville. |
21 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Church Services as usual. |
22 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Bn. took part in inspection of 9 Br. Inf. Bde. by His Majesty The King. |
23 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Training under Coy arrangements. |
24 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | A Coy on swimming. |
25 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | L.C.I. serials practised bicycle loading. |
26 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Camp A II sealed. |
27 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Preparations for Ex OVERLORD. |
28 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Briefing tents prepared. |
29 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Briefing of all Officers and senior N.C.Os. |
30 May 1944 | Denmead, Hants | Briefing of Coys by Coy Comdrs. and of attached troops. |
31 May 1944 | Marshalling Area J | Serials moved to marshalling areas. |
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