| 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: First Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment | ||
| Month and Year: September 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | There was little operational activity by enemy or own tps throughout the day. The Bn expected to be relieved at various times during the day by 4 RWF who were going to put a coy in position in BLADEL. 4 RWF did not arrive at 1100 hrs 1400 hrs 1600 hrs or indeed at all during the day. Meanwhile all preparations had been made for a move to HOOGELOON, which was recced for a Bn posn with 2 coys isolated fwd, guarding the Bridge just West of CASTEREN. | Appx 'E' |
Source: Joris Nieuwint, The Battlefield Explorer, transcribing: 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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