| Description | Hallamshire Battalion occupying Germany. Involved in policing role to combat high level of disorder and serious crimes being carried out by Russian and Polish gangs over a wide area. Battalion attend E.N.S.A. parties and play football matches. The Support Company is disbanded; news of Japanese surrender received.
Appendices: Notice of disbandment of Support Company, 19 Aug 1945. Future policy accommodation and patrols. Hallamshire Battalion athletic sports programme, 14 Aug 1945. The Hallamshire Herald, Aug 1945. Appendix A to Battalion part 1 order of 22 Aug 1945 (Army Council message about the surrender of Japan). Appendix A to Battalion part 1 order of 24 Aug 1945 (Message from His Majesty King George VI). |