| Description | The 2nd Battalion is at Fort William, Calcutta, India. Patrols due to Muslim Festival; Signal Scheme exercise Mercury completed; A and B companies undergo training at Kanchipara; visits by Lt. Gen. Sir R.R. O'Conner K.C.B. D.S.O. M.C. (North Western Army India) and Brig. G.A. Bain O.B.E. (Commander Calcutta Sub-Area). Commanding Officer's Parade is held, and three Companies participate in the Calcutta Tattoo. The 2nd Battalion is informed that it will be placed into suspended animation from 30 Apr 1947.
Appendices: Strength returns of Battalion on 1st Feb 1947 and 16 Feb 1947; Field returns of Officers other than Viceroy's Commissioned Officers and nominal roll of Officers, 1st Feb 1947 and 16 Feb 1947. |