{"id":13663,"date":"2025-09-03T17:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T17:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.londonirishrifles.com\/?page_id=13663"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:07:45","slug":"war-diaries-2-lir-february-1944","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.londonirishrifles.com\/index.php\/second-world-war\/war-diaries\/war-diaries-2-lir-february-1944\/","title":{"rendered":"War Diaries, 2 LIR \u2013 February 1944"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The month was a period of rest and reinforcement for the battalion, out of the line for the whole of February. It moved to billets in the town of Baranello on the first day of the month. Plans for exercises were disrupted by heavy snow falls that make outdoor operations impossible. The battalion moved again on 15 February to occupy farms and buildings in lower land near the village of Santa Maria on Italy\u2019s western coastal plain where the weather was milder and training was possible. Two battalion exercises were held at the end of the month: the first involving an attack on a target named Monastery Hill, suggesting perhaps that the battalion was being prepared for an attack on Monte Cassino (the second assault on the Gustav Line had begun on 15 February with the bombing of the monastery of Monte Cassino).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battalion and brigade also participated in intra-brigade sporting competitions including football, boxing and athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The month also saw important command changes. Brigadier Nelson was replaced by Brigadier TPD Scott. Lt-Col HEN Bredin was appointed to command the 6th<\/sup> Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February ended with the battalion reinforced and being readied for serious fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800 <\/strong>Loading of stores and equipment for move to Baranello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1330<\/strong> Battalion embussed ready to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Battalion proceeds to Baranello. Order of march: E F companies, Battalion HQ, HQ G, H, and S companies. 34 x 3-ton lorries supplied by RASC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1715<\/strong> Battalion arrives at Baranello. No incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Battalion established in billets in Baranello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> Battalion HQ guard provided by F Company (duty company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> Commanding Officer\u2019s training conference. Instructions issued for exercise Vino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Company commanders\u2019 recce training areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1600<\/strong> Guard comprising 3 NCOs and nine men from F Company proceed to Campobasso to guard supply dumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Pipers play retreat at Battalion HQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0900<\/strong> BHQ Guard provided by F Company (duty company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to cinema performance at Campobasso in unit transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> CO\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Companies commence training programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0900<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard provided by H Company (Duty Company)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200 <\/strong>Leave parties proceed to proceed to cinema show at Campobasso in unit transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Change of weather. Rain commences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- morning dry but dull, afternoon some rain. Sky heavily overcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

News<\/strong> \u2013 Russians announce 10 German divisions trapped in Smela salient in Southern Ukraine and capture of Rovhe and Lusk in Poland, also that Red Army have crossed the Estonian border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Snow fell during night. Fairly heavy on high ground and hills, but roads still clear and traffic not impeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Outdoor training suspended owing to snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0900<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by G Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to cinema show at Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> Draft of 75 Other Ranks join battalion from CRU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> CO\u2019s conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- snow fell at intervals during morning and afternoon, but slight thaw during evening. Snow lying heavy on hills and high ground generally. Local roads still quite clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0700<\/strong> Snow during the night. Approximately 2 inches deep on roads and low ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1030<\/strong> Voluntary CE & RC Church Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to cinema show at Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard provided by S Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather: \u2013 heavy snow fell at intervals during the day. Now deep on high ground but local roads still fairly clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630 <\/strong>Heavy snow during night. Approximately 12\u201d deep on local roads. Some traffic possible with skid chains. Snow still falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Outdoor training cancelled because of snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by F Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1930<\/strong> Regimental dinner in Officers\u2019 Mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lt Col Dunhill, DSO Adjt and 2 i\/c 1 RIrF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain J D O\u2019Rourke proceeded to take over appointment of Brigade IO. Lt J D White, MC takes over as Battalion IO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Now snow fell during the night. Morning bright but cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave Parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> CO\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard provided by E Company (Duty Company)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>. More now at intervals during day, but roads still open to transport using skid-chains. Main Campobasso road kept open by clearing parties. No outdoor training possible during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Snow falling lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Recreational transport to Campobasso cancelled owing to road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by H Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Light snow at intervals during day. Roads now difficult for transport. No outdoor training possible during day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> No further snow during night, but road conditions icy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Brigadier visits Bn HQ on informal visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by G Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Day bright with slight thaw. Road conditions better locally. Sky again overcast at last light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Continued thaw during night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ guard supplied by F Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Thaw continued throughout the day with frequent showers of rain and sleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Weather dry and frosty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by E Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Bn at 12 hours notice to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Dry and bright, no further snow locally no appreciable thaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0700<\/strong> Weather. No change during night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1000<\/strong> Voluntary C of E & RC Church services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard provided by S Company (Duty Company).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1830<\/strong> Regimental concert given in local theatre. Very good show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1930<\/strong> Leave parties return from Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports Conference held by 2 i\/c to arrange for participation in Bde boxing competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Day dry and cold. No appreciable thaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> No change of weather during night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Warning order Advance party to rendezvous crossroads at 2300 hrs today and report to Major Holmes 1 RIrF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2200<\/strong> 34 x 3-tonners arrive from RASC to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2215<\/strong> Advance party under 2 i\/c leave Baranello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Dry and cold throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0600<\/strong> Reveille. Morning dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Bn embussed and lined up for move to new area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0815<\/strong> Convoy proceeds past start point. Route via Isernia, Capriatti and Caizzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1630<\/strong> Convoy arrives in new area at 1983 near Villa Volturno. Accommodated in farmhouses and building and bivouacs. Original destination was the town of Santa Maria where billets had been arranged by 2 i\/c and advance party. At 1400 hrs orders received altering destination to area 1983. Journey without incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> CO\u2019s O Group. Bn at six hours notice for further move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Brigadier and Bde IO visit Bn HQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/strong> Bde HQ established at Bellona also 6 Innisks. 1 RIrF at 186806.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Day dry but cold, roads clear of snow except in Baranello area. No sign of snow past or present in new area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630 <\/strong>Morning dry and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> CO\u2019s address to officers and NCOs on forthcoming operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1630<\/strong> CO\u2019s Offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> CO\u2019s O Group for Battalion Exercise tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intention E Company supported by G Company to attack and capture monastery on top of hill at 210830 and to consolidate same. F Company to attack and capture Three Tree Hill (206837) on left of Monastery Hill. H Company to move into reserve positions to support either attack if required. Positions recced by CO during morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise to be treated as night exercise. Direction by compass bearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather:- <\/strong>Dry but cloudy during day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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17 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630 <\/strong>Morning dry and frosty. Bn exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Companies and Bn HQ move off to forming up areas. 2 i\/c in charge of exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0830<\/strong> Companies and Bn HQ move off to start line in sunken road at 194829.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In position at 0915.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> E & F companies cross Start Line towards their respective objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1015<\/strong> E Company reports in position by verey light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1030<\/strong> E Company moves off from Start Line to occupy height to right of Monastery Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1115<\/strong> F Company signals \u201cOn Objective\u201d. 2 i\/c orders H Company to move forward to positions approximately half-way up slope of Three Tree Hill in readiness for possible counter-attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1230<\/strong> Exercise ends. Bn returns to Bn area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1330<\/strong> Bn back in area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1600<\/strong> CO\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn HQ guard provided by F Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather:- <\/strong> Dry and sunny throughout day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Morning dry and bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> CO, 2 i\/c, adjutant and party of officers and NCOs proceed to Caserta to lecture by Divisional Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1230<\/strong> CO and parties return from Divisional Commanders\u2019 conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Football match 2\/LIR v 1 RIrF. Score 2 LIR 0 1RIrF 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier Scott present at match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700  <\/strong>CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1730<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by G Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Dry and cold with strong breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Morning dry and cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> CO and 2 i\/c carry out recce locally for Bn exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1300<\/strong> Bn bathing parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1430<\/strong> Two football matches 2 LIR v 25 Forward Battery RA & 2 LIR v RASC Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results; 2 LIR 6 256 Forward Battery 2. 2 LIR 3 RASC Company 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier Scott DSO appointed to command of brigade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier Russell DSO, MC returning to England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Dry and fine throughout the day, with strong breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0700<\/strong> Weather cold and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930 <\/strong>RC Church Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1100<\/strong> C of E Church Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Basket ball game \u2013 Officers v Sgts. Result Sgts 2 Officers 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1715<\/strong> Cinema party returns from Capua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Sunny and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Morning dry and sunny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0900<\/strong> Officers lecture by CO with aid of Sand table and model tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject: \u201cThe use of infantry in conjunction with tanks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1730<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference for Bn Exercise tomorrow. CO and 2 i\/c to be umpires. Major Woods MC i\/c Enemy. Major Phillips to be CO of Bn for purpose of Exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800<\/strong> Bn Guard provided by S Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Dry and sunny with moderate breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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22 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630 <\/strong>Morning dry and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0715<\/strong> Bn Exercise. Forming up point (FUP) at area 192838 H Company on right with F Company in support and G Company on left with E Company in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lateral distances between companies 300 yards. Squadron of Sherman tanks represented by 15 Bren carriers. Object of exercise to practise attack by infantry supported by tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> All Companies in position in FUP. TAC HQ in rear of companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0810<\/strong> G and H companies over start line followed by E & F companies and TAC HQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1100 <\/strong>Exercise ends. Brigadier visited ground during exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference with Officers and Section Commanders to discuss points brought out in Exercise. Points emphasised:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) The importance of passing back information when enemy positions encountered, giving exact position, strengths and steps being taken to deal with same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Passing back to Tank Commanders of information as to Anti-Tank obstacles not already known and of any mines observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Tanks not to be allowed to remain in exposed positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Whole Company not to be held up by isolated enemy positions, but Platoon or section left to deal with same while rest of Company moves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1500<\/strong> Inter-company football matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S Company 4 E Company 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ 2 G Company 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1730<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by E Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1815<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1830<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- dry and sunny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Morning dull and cloudy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> RC Church Service at Bellona (Ash Wednesday).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1100<\/strong> Rain commences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> Lt Colonel Jeffreys visit Bn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1500<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1530<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bn HQ Guard supplied by F Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major HEN Bredin MC & Bar promoted local Lt Col and appointed to command 6 Innisks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Heidenstam (1 RIrF) appointed 2 i\/c 2\/LIR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>: Raining since 1100 hrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Morning dry and breezy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1230<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Inter-Bde Sports at 1 RIrF. Football ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards. 1 mile, long jumps high jump, tug-o-war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result. 2\/LIR. 24 points. 1 RIrF 23 points, 6 Innisks 22 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined bands of all three Bns gave performance. All events keenly contested but ground very sodden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> CO\u2019s Office. Bn HQ Guard supplied by H Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800 <\/strong>Weather<\/strong>:- Light showers during morning and afternoon. Heavy rain since 1630.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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26 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Fairly heavy rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Company training. River crossing exercise by Battle Patrol and Pioneer Platoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1000<\/strong> Rain commences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1030<\/strong> Company bathing parades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1200<\/strong> CO\u2019s Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400 <\/strong>Company Bathing Parades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by S Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1800 <\/strong>Weather<\/strong>:- Fairly heavy rain since 1000 hrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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27 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0700<\/strong> Morning dry but overcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> Voluntary C of E and RC Church Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0930<\/strong> CO\u2019s Inspection of Company books and files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1030<\/strong> Cinema party leaves for Caserta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> Lt Col Bredin MC and party of officers from 6 Innisks arrive for dinner in Officers\u2019 Mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Heavy showers throughout day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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28 February<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630 <\/strong>Morning \u2013 showery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Company training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1430<\/strong> Bde Boxing Contest 2 LIR v 1 RIrF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very good show and high standard of boxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 LIR 18 points (eight bouts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 RIrF (15 points) bouts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigadier present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1430 <\/strong>CO\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1730 <\/strong>MO\u2019s lecture to NCOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bn HQ Guard supplied by E Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1900<\/strong> CO 2 i\/c and IO go to dinner with Brigadier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain Jones-Davies (R A Ch D) attached to Bn as C of E Chaplain in places of Captain Graydon BA MC who ceases to be attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Sunny and mild with occasional showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29 February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0630<\/strong> Considerable rain during night and still raining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0800<\/strong> Company training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0830<\/strong> Leave parties proceed to Campobasso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0900<\/strong> CO, adjutant and IO proceed to Naples to visit Lt Col McCann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1400<\/strong> Football match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H Company and S Company postponed owing to rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1700<\/strong> Bn HQ Guard supplied by F Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1830<\/strong> CO, adjutant and IO return from Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather<\/strong>:- Frequent showers during the day. Ground very muddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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