| Description | Hallamshire Battalion in Normandy, France, in positions southwest of Troarn; several deserters surrendered to the Battalion. Moved to Herouvillette; moved to Soliers; description of action at Chicheboville. Battalion advanced east, through Merycrepon, Lion D'Or, across the Rivers Dives and View. Description of action at Floret de Brotonne. Battalion reconnaissance party crossed the River Seine, the first troops of the 49th Division to do so; Battalion moved to Vieus Port.
Appendices: Ten Hallamshire Battalion Movement Orders, 6 Aug 1944-27 Aug 1944. Report on actions on 10 Aug 1944. |