War Diary - May 1940 [PDF]

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Normal training during morning and Coy. Sports eliminations; Regimental Sports Day. Sports were won by C Coy., having eleven more points than A Coy. The prizes were presented by Col. B.W. Sansome, D.S.O. - Authority received for one week's privileged leave. 15% of Battalion left for leave. " Capt H.B. McIntyre attached to H.Q. 1st Canadian Division as Liason Officer. 13attnlion Order No. 115, Parts I, and II. Issued, attached hereto Diary completed by A Coy. from 3 Oct . 39 to 11 Jan. 40 attached hereto as Iiotice re. Field Sports attached hereto as lH:rJle18fial

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Battalion "R" Group rendezvous at Pystock Wood to receive orders from Brigade Commander regarding Attack behind a Barrage tactical exercise. Battalion "0" Group rendezvous at Pyest.ock ~iood to receive Commanding Officer's Orders. Operation Order attached hereto as The exercise was completed by 1300 hrs , when hot lunch was served in the field. Commanding Officer then gave a talk to all ranks regarding Artillery Barrages and discussed points noted on the scheme. A conference of all Officers and P.S.M.ts, 2nd Int. Bde., was held in the O:fficers' Mess, Edmonton Regt , to discuss weaknesses in the above tactical exercise. A con:ference of Commanding Officers, Adjutants and Transport

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Off1cers was held regardIng the proposed visIt ot HIs ExcellencyThe Earl of Athlone, Ciov -Gen. Designate of Canada and H.R.H. Pr1ncess Alice, Countess of Athlone . . Battalion Order rio. 116, Parts I. and II. Iss~ed attached hereto

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"es o~ t tactic 1 cl to b e 0 A cocktail party was held in the Officers' !;tess or tho Edoonton Rect. and our Unit, which was a great success anarty under oommana. ot Lt. H.J~. Snider oOl18ist1ng ot Capt. D.O. HuttOD an4 26 0iR' a WIlS lett in camp. The strength ot the Battalion mov1nr, to Tllahead . . . 24 Off1oers, 696 0iRt II and ,2 attaohe6 P.A.S.C. Dr1vers. The heed ot , At 'F.ohelon tranaport passed start line. Operation Order attaohed her-Jto ae Batta110n arrived at Tl1shead Camp. The balanoe ot the day W8S spent 1n I'.A.D. preoaut1ons and organizat1on ot the Camp. C.O. and 1.0. arrived at Point 592. Map salisbury Pla1n 1"-1 mile, 3866, where Br1gadier G.H. I'earkes, V.C. ,D.S.O. ,H.C •• issued preliminary ordars tor the oocupation ot 8 defensive posit1on by the Brigade, p.r.C.L.I. to torm the enemy, on 21 ~'ay, 40. C.O. and 1.0. made 8 ~:eoonnalssanoa and returned to Ti18hend Camp at 1800 brs. C.O., T.O. and Tpt. :~r:t. attended a oonf'erenoe at 2 edn. Int. T,de. reviewing move by !.~.T. Map ot Sa11sbury 1'181n attaohed hereto aa T .A.D. meBsures attuched hareto a. Points ar1s1ng trom Brigade move in M.'r' ••ttaohed bereto as Hear l'arty, Order No.1. ran 1 Issued, attached hereto •• Battalion lett Tl1ahead Camp by 'bUB, debussed at ,46643 am moved to Assembly !-rea }b46b,. arr1ving at 1000 hrs. c.o. and Adjutant attended Br1gade Commander'a conferenoe at advanoed Brigade E.~. \-., hen order . were 188ued tor ocoupation ot detena1•• poaition. Brigade Operat1on Order attaohed hereto aa Battalion Operat1on Order attaohed hereto as

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operation Order attaOhed h.-eto a. Dlgsi~ aotl.lty observed in enemy lolnea. w_ther rainy. Coy. Commendera' oonterenee. ~3tanc1-To. all ranks. 2 0, Rt II trom I.Section taken prIsoner by enemy. Stand-Down •

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