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Instructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1. and the Staff Manual respectively Title pages will be prepared in manuscript.

WAR DIARY
or
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Army Form C.2118
Unit: 8th Bn. The Rifle Brigade
Month and Year: August 1944 (Erase heading not required). Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. J.A. Hunter.
Place Date Hour Summary Reference
30   Advance continued all day in spite of local opposition. 'G' Coy ran into trouble at AMECOURT where Maj.McCrea was wounded, having rejoined the Bn. and retaken comd of the Coy only the day previously. About tea-time it was decided to push on during the night and try and reach AMIENS.: Cas. Maj. McCrea wounded, 1 O.R. killed, 6 O.R's wounded.

Source: 11th Armoured Division.

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