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TitleCopy of War Diary 6 January 1940-12 April 1940
DescriptionJan 1940 Hallamshire Battalion billeted at Thirsk Racecourse; 'C' personnel transferred to West Yorkshire Regiment; 57 men released to industry.
Feb 1940 Battalion mobilising for Norway.
Mar 1940 Summary of situation regarding Norway deployment.
April 1940 Embarked on M.S. Chrobry from Glasgow for voyage to Norway. Includes list of Officers deployed and description of journey including ships and units. Disembarked at Namsos to take up defensive positions around town; description of positions and movements of Companies in Stenkjaer, Follafoss, Malne, Bangsund, Beitstad, Namdal Seidet.
Diary has letter attached noting that the triplicate copies are being sent to Col. G.E. Branson by Q.M.S. E.G. Chetwynd at the request of Col. C.G. Robins.
DateApr 1940
FormatTypescript
Extent1 item
Access StatusOpen
TermSecond World War (1939-1945)
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