| 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: 102 (Northumberland Hussars) Anti-Tank Regt RA | ||
| Month and Year: September 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. A.K. Matthews DSO RA |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Two towed Btys of 73 A Tk come uder our comd at 1000 hrs but on arrival at new location we found they had reverted back to their regtl control so Lt Marriott goes off to find 289 Bty and to bring them up (1700 hrs). At 1730 hrs it is found out that 289 Bty are on move with Rear Div Gp to a new area so Maj Barnett goes off to contact them while C.O. has a look round our present area with a view to deploying 289 Bty when they arrive. Recce party from 289 Bty arrived at 1845 hrs - Bty arrives at 1945 hrs and deploys. Starting at about 1700 hrs 69 Bde Gp with 99 Bty under comd pass through our area en route for HERENTHALS to establish bridgehead over MEUSE-ESCAUT CANAL. |
Source: Hans Houterman.
Disclaimer: This War Diary is based on its original, but typos might be corrected. Locations are calculated, so might not be in the correct place. For historical research, always check the originals.
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