War Diary, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Jul 1940 - Dec 1941

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    TNA Catalogue Reference: WO 166/4112

     
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    24th GUARDS BRIGADE

    1940 July 1
    Elstree
    Recce of HAMPSTEAD HEATH area, preparatory to taking over billets from 1 P.L. KENSINGTONS.

    1940 July 2
    1030 hours Elstree
    Commanding Officer and 2/Lieutenant W.M. WORRALL, M.C. attend investiture, BUCKINGHAM PALACE at 1030 hours.

    1940 July 3
    Elstree
    Battalion received two orders within two hours to proceed to:-
    (a) WIMBLEDON
    (b) HAMPSTEAD

    1940 July 4
    Elstree
    Battalion get ready to move to billets in WIMBLEDON.
    Draft of 86 men arrive from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1940 July 5
    Wimbledon
    Battalion moves to WIMBLEDON to relieve 2nd Battalion TOWER HAMLETS in support of Police District No. 1
    Transferred to 1st Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION:-
    2/Lieutenant H.M. GULLAND
    2/Lieutenant W.R. REES-DAVIES
    2/Lieutenant R. LLEWELLEN
    2/Lieutenant A.W. STEPHENSON
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable M.G.L. BRUCE

    1940 July 6
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 7
    Wimbledon
    -
    1940 July 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 11
    Wimbledon -

    1940 July 12 Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 14
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 15
    Wimbledon
    Transferred to 1st Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION:-
    Captain C.P. VAUGHAN
    2/Lieutenant G.R. UPJOHN
    2/Lieutenant A.D.C. FRANCIS
    2/Lieutenant H. QUENNEL
    2/Lieutenant EARL of IDDESLEIGH
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable P.R. RODD
    2/Lieutenant M.J. TURNBULL
    2/Lieutenant J.J. JENKINS
    2/Lieutenant H.J. HARE

    1940 July 16
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 17
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 18
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 19
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 20
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 21
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 24
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 25
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 26
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 27
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 28
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 29
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 30
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 July 31
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant S.O.F. BATEMAN transferred to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.
     
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    1940 August 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 2
    Wimbledon
    No. 2 Company shoot BISLEY.

    1940 August 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 4
    Wimbledon
    The following Officers arrive from TRAINING BATTALION:-
    2/Lieutenant Sir R. LLEWELLYN
    2/Lieutenant F.L. EGERTON
    2/Lieutenant W.R. REES-DAVIES
    2/Lieutenant C. SHEPLEY-CUTHBERT

    1940 August 5
    Wimbledon
    No. 4 Company shoot at BISLEY.

    1940 August 6
    Wimbledon
    Movement Exercise for Motor Exercise.

    1940 August 7
    Wimbledon
    No. 3 Company shoot at BISLEY.
    No. 4 Company practice Bridging at RANELAGH.
    Draft of 46 Other Ranks arrives from TRAINING BATTALION.
    Colonel of the Regiment, Colonel W. MURRAY THREIPLAND, D.S.O. visited Battalion and inspected Companies on Training.

    1940 August 8
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise No. 2.
    Prince of Wales Company bridging at RANELAGH.

    1940 August 9
    Wimbledon
    No. 5 Company shoot at BISLEY.
    No. 3 Company bridging at RANELAGH.

    1940 August 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 12
    Wimbledon
    No. 3 Company shoot at BISLEY.
    No. 2 Company bridging at RANELAGH.

    1940 August 13
    Wimbledon
    Grenade throwing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 August 14
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 15
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise.

    1940 August 16
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 17
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 18
    Wimbledon
    Prince of Wales Company called out to man BLUE ROAD BLOCKS.
    1630 hours Relieving 1630 hours.

    1940 August 19
    Wimbledon
    N.C.O.s Section Leaders Course starts, until 31 August.
    Drill Course begins.

    1940 August 20
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 21
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 24
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 25
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 26
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 27
    Wimbledon
    No. 2 Company allotted grenade range PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 August 28
    Wimbledon
    Brigade T.E.W.T. “Battalion in the hasty occupation of a defensive position”.

    1940 August 29
    Wimbledon
    Anti-Tank Rifle shooting.
    Prince of Wales Company Test Exercise (Defence. Digging. Wiring.)

    1940 August 30
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 August 31
    Wimbledon
    Draft of 35 Other Ranks arrives from TRAINING BATTALION.
     
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    1940 September 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 2
    Wimbledon
    2nd Section Leaders Course until 14th September.

    1940 September 3
    Wimbledon
    No. 4 Company Test Exercise.

    1940 September 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 6
    Wimbledon
    Battalion ordered to be at 1 hours notice to move 2130 hours.

    1940 September 7
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 8
    Wimbledon
    Battalion ordered to be at 4 hours notice 1330 hours.

    1940 September 9
    Wimbledon
    Visit of Lieutenant-Colonel.
    No. 2 Company ordered out in support of Police in City.

    1940 September 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 12
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 2.

    1940 September 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 14
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 15
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 September 16
    Wimbledon
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 3.
    Bad shots W.T. Course until 25th September.
    Drill Course starts.

    1940 September 17
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 3.

    1940 September 18
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 3.
    2/Lieutenant G.R. UPJOHN posted from Battalion to LONDON DISTRICT School of Tactics.
    Wimbledon 3” Mortar Firing, CHOBHAM RIDGES.

    1940 September 20
    Wimbledon
    30x ranges, WORMWOOD SCRUBS, allotted to Bad Shots Course.

    1940 September 21
    Wimbledon -

    1940 September 22
    Wimbledon -

    1940 September 23
    Wimbledon -

    1940 September 24
    Wimbledon -

    1940 September 25
    Wimbledon -

    1940 September 26
    Wimbledon
    Bad shots firing at PIRBRIGHT.
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies Grenade Throwing.

    1940 September 27
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise for C, M/C Platoons.

    1940 September 28
    Wimbledon
    Anti-Tank Section formed.

    1940 September 29
    Wimbledon
    Harvest Thanksgiving.
    Battalion Parade Service.

    1940 September 30
    Wimbledon
    3rd Section Leaders Course until 14th October.
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 4. (Defence)
     
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    1940 October 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 2
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 6
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 7
    Wimbledon
    Drill Course until 12th October.

    1940 October 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 12
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 14
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 5.
    1st Map Reading, 1st P.T., 1st Sniping and Stalking Courses until 26th October.

    1940 October 15
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.

    1940 October 16
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.

    1940 October 17
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.

    1940 October 18
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.

    1940 October 19
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based on Battalion T.E.WT. No. 5.

    1940 October 20
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 21
    Wimbledon 1st M.T. Course until 14th December.
    1st Pioneer Course until 16th November.

    1940 October 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 23
    Wimbledon
    Prince of Wales Company find escort Platoon Brigade H.Q. until 2nd November.
    Major-General Commanding BRIGADE OF GUARDS, Lieutenant Sir Bertram N. SERGISON-BROOKE, K.C.V.O., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., visited Battalion and inspected Companies on Training.

    1940 October 24
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 25
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 26
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 27
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 28
    Wimbledon 1st Rifle, Grenade, Anti-Gas Course until 23rd November.
    1st L.M.G. Course until 16th November.
    2nd Map Reading Course until 9th November.
    2nd Stalking and Sniping Course until 9th November.
    1st M.C. Course until 23rd November..
    Drill Course until 9th November.
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 6. Officers.

    1940 October 29
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 October 30
    Wimbledon
    Visit of C.I.G.S. General Sir John DILL.

    1940 October 31
    Wimbledon
    Formation of Mobile Group under Captain A.T.C. NEAVE, Bt.
    C. Platoon, M.C. Platoon, T. Platoon, A/Tk. Section.
     
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    1940 November 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 2
    Wimbledon
    Draft of 42 Other Ranks arrives from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1940 November 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 4
    Wimbledon
    P.T. Course for 20 new Lance-Corporals until 16th November.

    1940 November 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 6
    1435 hours
    Wimbledon
    Lecture by Commanding Officer “Defence” 1435 hours.

    1940 November 7
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 November 11
    Wimbledon
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7 (Defence)
    3rd Map Reading Course until 23 November.
    3rd Sniping and Stalking Course until 23rd November.
    Drill Course until 23rd November.

    1940 November 12
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7.
    Snipers Course firing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 November 13
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7.
    Snipers Course firing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 November 14
    Wimbledon
    Company T.E.W.T.s based Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7.
    Snipers Course firing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 November 15
    Wimbledon
    Party of 60 from H.Q., Prince of Wales Company, No.s 4 and 5 Companies visit 1st ARMOURED TANK BRIGADE and 1st ARMOURED DIVISION.
    Company T.E.W.T.s based Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7.
    Snipers Course firing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 November 16
    Wimbledon
    No. 3 Company find Escort Platoon, Brigade H.Q. until 23rd November.
    Company T.E.W.T.s based Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 7.
    Snipers Course firing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1940 November 17
    Wimbledon T. Platoon disbanded.

    1940 November 18
    Wimbledon
    Party of 60 from H.Q., Prince of Wales, No.s 4 and 5 Companies visit 1st ARMOURED TANK BRIGADE and 1st ARMOURED DIVISION.
    1st 3” Mortor Course until 14th December.
    2nd Pioneer Course until 14th December.
    L.M.G. refresher Course until 30th November.

    1940 November 19
    Demonstration by No. 2 Company “Construction of Hurdles”.

    1940 November 20
    2/Lieutenant EARL of IDDESLEIGH hands over duties of Signal Officer to 2/Lieutenant J.C. WHITAKER.
    2/Lieutenant EARL of IDDESLEIGH transferred from 1st Battalion to TRAINING BATTALION.
    2/Lieutenant J.C. WHITAKER transferred to 1st Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1940 November 21
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies take part in Brigade Tactical Exercises for 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS and 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS.

    1940 November 22
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies take part in Brigade Tactical Exercises for 1st Battalion SCOTS GUARDS and 1st Battalion IRISH GUARDS.

    1940 November 23
    -

    1940 November 24
    -

    1940 November 25
    2nd Rifle Course until 21st December
    4th Map Reading Course until 7th December
    No. 3 Company carry out Battalion Exercise No.3.

    1940 November 26
    No. 4 Company carry out Battalion Exercise No.3.

    1940 November 27
    Prince of Wales Company and No. 4 Company carry out Battalion Exercise No.3.

    1940 November 28
    Prince of Wales Company and No. 3 Company carry out Battalion Exercise No.3.

    1940 November 29
    No. 5 Company and S. Platoon carry out Battalion Exercise No. 3.

    1940 November 30
    Anti-Aircraft Platoon, Mortar Platoon and Pioneer Platoon carry out Battalion Exercise No.3.
     
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    1940 December 1
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant B.R.T. GREER transferred to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1940 December 2
    Wimbledon 2nd L.M.G. Course until 21st December.
    Drill Course until 14th December.

    1940 December 3
    Wimbledon Demonstration Battalion Exercise No.3.
    Motor Transport Night Drive.

    1940 December 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 5
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant-Colonel visits Battalion.

    1940 December 6
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 7
    Wimbledon
    Prince of Wales Company provide Escort Platoon Brigade H.Q. until 14th December.

    1940 December 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 9
    Wimbledon
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 8. (Attack on Wood)

    1940 December 10
    Wimbledon
    No.s 2, 3, and 4 Companies carry out exercises in co-operation with Carrier Platoon.

    1940 December 11
    1100 hours Wimbledon
    Demonstration of Mortar Platoon working with No. 18 W/T Sets.

    1940 December 12
    Wimbledon
    Platoon Commanders fire revolver at WORMWOOD SCRUBS.

    1940 December 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 14
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 15
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 16
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.

    1940 December 17
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    Inspection of Battalion on Parade by Lieutenant-Colonel.
    Concert by Regimental Band in the evening.

    1940 December 18
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    Inter-Company Drill Competition won by No. 4 Company.

    1940 December 19
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    Choir and Solo Competitions.
    Visit of Major-General LLOYD, Inspector of Infantry.

    1940 December 20
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    No. 4 Company Assault Bridging.
    2/Lieutenant P.S. GIBBS arrives from TRAINING BATTALION as Assistant T.O.

    1940 December 21
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.

    1940 December 22
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.

    1940 December 23
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 9.
    2/Lieutenant WIDDRINGTON arrives for attachment.

    1940 December 24
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.
    No. 4 Company “Attack on Wood”.
    No. 2 Company “Assault Bridging”.
    No. 3 Company T.E.W.T. No. 9.

    1940 December 25
    Wimbledon
    Battalion provides 3 Officers and 100 Other Ranks to assist Civil Postal Authorities with Christmas Mail.

    1940 December 26
    Wimbledon
    No. 2 Company “Assault Bridging”.
    Prince of Wales Company T.E.W.T. No.9.

    1940 December 27
    Wimbledon
    Prince of Wales Company Assault Bridging.
    No. 2 Company T.E.W.T. No.9.

    1940 December 28
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 29
    Wimbledon
    5th Section Leaders’ Course until 11th January.
    Int. Course.
    6th Map Reading Course.
    Prince of Wales Company, No. 2 Company and Anti-Aircraft Platoon and Carrier Platoon Individual Training Course.
    No. 3 Company Assault Bridging.

    1940 December 30
    Wimbledon
    -

    1940 December 31
    Wimbledon
    No. 4 T.E.W.T. No.9.
     
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    1941 January 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 2
    Wimbledon
    LONDON DISTRICT Cipher Exercise.

    1941 January 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 4
    Wimbledon
    No. 4 Company provide Escort Platoon Brigade H.Q. until 11th January.

    1941 January 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 6
    Wimbledon
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 10.

    1941 January 7
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 9
    Wimbledon
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies Individual Training until 18th January.
    7th Map Reading Course until 18th January.
    6th Section Leading Course until 18th January.

    1941 January 10
    Wimbledon
    Battalion H.Q. Exercise.

    1941 January 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 12
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 13
    Wimbledon
    Mortar Platoon Individual Training until 18th January.

    1941 January 14
    Wimbledon
    Commander-in-Chief Home Forces, General Sir A.F. BROOKE, K.C.B., D.S.O., visited Battalion and inspected H.Q. and No. 3 Companies on Weapon Training.

    1941 January 15
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 16
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 4.

    1941 January 17
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 4.

    1941 January 18
    Wimbledon
    Captain C.P. VAUGHAN takes over command No.2 Company vice Captain J.E. FASS to Staff College.

    1941 January 19
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 20
    Wimbledon
    Battalion shooting begins.
    2/Lieutenant Sir R.G.D. POWELL and 2/Lieutenant P.S. GIBBS transferred to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 January 21
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 22
    Wimbledon
    Platoon No. 2 Company takes part in CARSHALTON WAR WEAPONS WEEK.
    Rugger: Inter-Company Final H.Q. versus No. 3 - won by No. 3 Company.

    1941 January 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 24
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 25
    Wimbledon
    Platoon Prince of Wales Company takes part in SURBITION WAR WEAPONS WEEK.

    1941 January 26
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 27
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Tactical Weeks begins, duration one week.
    Bad Shots Rifle Course.

    1941 January 28
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 January 29
    Wimbledon
    Firing of Anti-Tank Rifle with .22 attachment.

    1941 January 30
    Wimbledon
    Firing of Anti-Tank Rifle with .22 attachment.
    Battalion H.Q. Exercise.

    1941 January 31
    Wimbledon
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    1941 February 1
    Wimbledon
    Platoon Prince of Wales Company, No. 4 Company, Drums and Section Carrier Platoon take part in WIMBLEDON WAR WEAPONS WEEK.

    1941 February 2
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 February 3
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise.
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable P.R. RODD posted from Battalion to 24th (GUARDS) INDEPENDENT BRIGADE GROUP RECCE COMPANY.

    1941 February 4
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise.

    1941 February 5
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise.

    1941 February 6
    Wimbledon
    Shooting BISLEY L.M.G. 1st Party

    1941 February 7
    Wimbledon
    2” Mortar Firing smoke, RICHMOND PARK.
    Anti-Aircraft Platoon firing.
    Signal Classification.
    Grenade throwing at PIRBRIGHT.

    1941 February 8
    Wimbledon
    Shooting BISLEY L.M.G. 2nd Party
    Anti-Tank Platoon disbanded.

    1941 February 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 February 10 Wimbledon Anti-Tank Rifle Training.
    Visit of Lieutenant-Colonel.
    Stretcher Bearers Course.
    Pioneer Platoon Course.

    1941 February 11
    Wimbledon
    Anti-Tank Rifle Training.
    Shooting BISLEY. Rifle casuals.
    Military Law Lectures for Officers.

    1941 February 12
    Wimbledon Anti-Tank Rifle Training
    3” Mortar Firing, CHOBHAM RIDGES.
    Anti-Tank Rifle range allotted to Battalion.

    1941 February 13
    Wimbledon
    2” Mortar Firing, GREYSPOT HILL.

    1941 February 14
    Wimbledon
    Shooting BISLEY, Rifle casuals and repetitions.
    Military Law Lectures for Officers.

    1941 February 15
    Wimbledon
    Shooting BISLEY Carrier Platoon and L.M.G. casuals.

    1941 February 16
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 February 17
    Wimbledon
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 11. Tank Attack.
    Patrol Course begins.
    2/Lieutenant C. SHEPLEY-CUTHBERT and 2/Lieutenant E.W.L. HOWELL-JONES transferred to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.
    2/Lieutenant J.J. GURNEY transferred to Battalion from GUARDS DEPOT.
    2/Lieutenant W.G.M. WORRALL, M.C. transferred from Battalion to TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 February 18
    Wimbledon
    Stretcher Bearers attend Demonstration “Collection of Gas Casualties”.

    1941 February 19
    Wimbledon
    Stretcher Bearers attend Demonstration “Collection of Gas Casualties”.
    Companies carry out T.E.W.T. No.11.

    1941 February 20
    Wimbledon
    Companies carry out T.E.W.T. No.11.

    1941 February 21
    Companies carry out T.E.W.T. No.11.
    Anti-Tank Rifle shooting. STONEY CASTLE.

    1941 February 22
    Companies carry out T.E.W.T. No.11.

    1941 February 23
    Lieutenant A.J. PEARCE-SEROCOLD to 9 (H) Company.
    2/Lieutenant J.R. MARTIN-SMITH takes over duties of T.C.O. from Lieutenant W.T.C. FOGG-ELLIOT.
    Rehearsals for Tank Demonstrations.

    1941 February 24
    Mortar Course begins.
    Rehearsals for Tank Demonstrations.

    1941 February 25
    Rehearsals for Tank Demonstrations.

    1941 February 26
    -

    1941 February 27
    -

    1941 February 28
    Lecture by Commanding Officer “Gallipoli”.
     
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    1941 March 1
    1030 hours Wimbledon
    ST DAVID’S DAY.
    Party of 3 Officers, 100 Other Ranks under command Captain M.E.C. SMART attend TRAINING BATTALION Parade at ESHER.

    1941 March 2
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 3
    Wimbledon
    Tank Attack Demonstration.
    The following took part:-
    Prince of Wales Company
    No. 2 Company
    Carrier Platoon.
    Party of 30 Officers and 9 Other Ranks from the Battalion attended the Demonstration.

    1941 March 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 6
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in ASHDOWN FOREST Area.

    1941 March 7
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in ASHDOWN FOREST Area.

    1941 March 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 10
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant R.N. COBBOLD joined the Battalion.
    Bad shots Rifle Course 10th - 18th March under T.C.O.
    Snipers Course 10th - 15 March under T.C.O.

    1941 March 11
    Wimbledon
    New Squad, 5 Company, and casuals fire Rifle Course at BISLEY.

    1941 March 12
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Cross Country Race.

    1941 March 13
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 4B - Tank Attack. H.Q., No. 3 and No. 4 Companies.

    1941 March 14
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 4B - Tank Attack. H.Q., No. 3 and No. 4 Companies.

    1941 March 15
    Wimbledon
    Rugby - LONDON DISTRICT XV versus WELSH GUARDS XV.
    Result: WELSH GUARDS XV 18 points, LONDON DISTRICK XV 11 points.

    1941 March 16
    Wimbledon
    Captain W.L. CONSETT joined the Battalion.
    Captain C.P. VAUGHAN to TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 March 17
    Wimbledon
    New Squad, 5 Company, and casuals fire L.M.G. Course at BISLEY.
    Bad shots Rifle Course at BISLEY under T.C.O.

    1941 March 18
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 19
    Wimbledon
    Captain R.E.W. SALE, M.C. attached from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 March 20
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in READING area.
    2/Lieutenant D.L.M. ROBERTSON rejoins TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 March 21
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in READING area.

    1941 March 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 March 24
    Wimbledon
    Section Leaders Course until 5th April.
    Intelligence Course until 19th April.
    Conference on Brigade Exercise 20th - 21st March.

    1941 March 25
    Wimbledon
    11 Officers attend Demonstration of Firing by 59th Battery, 19th Field Regiment, ROYAL ARTILLERY at LARKHILL
    18 Officers and Other Ranks fire Revolver Course at WORMWOOD SCRUBS range.
    2/Lieutenant E.W.L. HOWELL-JONES to GUARDS DEPOT, CATERHAM as W.T. Instructor.

    1941 March 26
    1100 hours Wimbledon
    Visit of Regimental Lieutenant-Colonel.
    2/Lieutenant S.V.E.P. ELWES to TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 March 27
    Officer Commanding, Captain W.L. CONSETT, Captain G.G. FOWKE, Lieutenant R.N. COBBOLD, Lieutenant J.M. MILLER and 12 Other Ranks visit Coast Defences in area BROADSTAIRS, RAMSGATE.

    1941 March 28
    Officer Commanding, Captain W.L. CONSETT, Captain G.G. FOWKE, Lieutenant R.N. COBBOLD, Lieutenant J.M. MILLER and 12 Other Ranks visit Coast Defences in area BROADSTAIRS, RAMSGATE.

    1941 March 29
    Officer Commanding, Captain W.L. CONSETT, Captain G.G. FOWKE, Lieutenant R.N. COBBOLD, Lieutenant J.M. MILLER and 12 Other Ranks visit Coast Defences in area BROADSTAIRS, RAMSGATE.
    2/Lieutenant A.H.P. HOPE and 2/Lieutenant E.W. GRAY arrive from TRAINING BATTALION for one month’s attachment.

    1941 March 30
    Brigade Exercise in area ROCHESTER, GRAVESEND.

    1941 March 31
    Brigade Exercise in area ROCHESTER, GRAVESEND.
     
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    1941 April 1
    Wimbledon
    Major W.D.C. GREENACRE, M.V.O. posted to Command HOLDING BATTALION.
    Major Sir W.V. MAKINS, Bt. takes over as Second-in-Command.

    1941 April 2
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 4 Other Ranks attended a Demonstration of Explosives and Tank Hunting at Command W.T. School, OLD BURY HILL, DORKING.

    1941 April 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 6
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 7
    Wimbledon
    Sec. Course (2 weeks) begins.
    Refresher Drill Course (2 weeks) begins.
    Reserve Stretcher Bearers Course begins.
    50 Other Ranks per Company Grenade Throwing PIRBRIGHT.
    Novices Boxing Competition.

    1941 April 8
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Exercise No. 6. “Operation A”.

    1941 April 9
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant J.M. MILLER visits Army Co-operation Squadron, GATWICK.
    Battalion Boxing Championships.

    1941 April 10
    Lieutenant J.M. MILLER visits Army Co-operation Squadron, GATWICK.
    Battalion Boxing Championships.
    Inspections of M.T. by Second-in-Command.
    Company Route Marches.
    Company Commanders Recce of Operation B.
    Area WATFORD - RADLETT.

    1941 April 11
    Wimbledon
    Captain R.E.W. SALE, M.C. rejoined TRAINING BATTALION.
    Battalion Parade under Adjutant.

    1941 April 12
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 14
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Parade under Second-in-Command.
    40 Officers and Other Ranks attend Lecture on “Camouflage” by Camouflage Officer, IV CORPS.

    1941 April 15
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Commander tests “Carrier” Platoon.
    Carrier Platoon carry out firing of L.M.G.s from carriers on the move.
    All Officers attend lecture by Lieutenant Sir R. LLEWELLYN, Bt. on 3” Mortars.

    1941 April 16
    Wimbledon
    Major Sir W.V. MAKINS, Bt. transferred to TRAINING BATTALION.
    Major D.E.P. HODGSON takes over Second-in-Command vice Major Sir W.V. MAKINS, Bt.

    1941 April 17
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in DARTFORD Area. Operation “A” practised.

    1941 April 18
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in DARTFORD Area. Operation “A” practised.

    1941 April 19
    Wimbledon
    12 Other Ranks (trained 3” mortar men) arrive from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 April 20
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant A.H.P. HOPE attached, posted to 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 April 21
    Wimbledon
    Battalion Parade under Adjutant.

    1941 April 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 April 24
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in LEWES Area.

    1941 April 25
    Wimbledon
    Brigade Exercise in LEWES Area.

    1941 April 26
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant W.H.R. LLEWELLYN M.C. transferred to HOLDING BATTALION.

    1941 April 27
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant R.M.D. THESIGER posted to Battalion.
    2/Lieutenant A. BRODIE KNIGHT attached for two months.
    2/Lieutenant E.W. GRAY rejoined TRAINING BATTALION from attachment.

    1941 April 28
    Wimbledon
    Fortnight Spring Drill period begins.

    1941 April 29
    Wimbledon
    40 Officers and Other Ranks attend lecture on “Recognition of Aircraft” by Squadron-Leader IRVING.

    1941 April 30
    Wimbledon
    Visit of Lieutenant-Colonel.
     
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    1941 May 1
    Crowborough
    Lecture for all Officers and N.C.O.s on “Patrols” by Captain E.W.S. FORD, G.III 24th (GUARDS) INDEPENDENT BRIGADE GROUP.

    1941 May 2
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 3
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 4
    Crowborough
    2/Lieutenant PC. ffrench-DAVIS on two months attachment from TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 May 5
    Crowborough
    Lecture for all Officers and N.C.O.s on “7th GUARDS BRIGADE in FRANCE and FLANDERS 1940” by Major D.E.P. HODGSON.

    1941 May 6
    Crowborough
    Battalion Shooting at PIRBRIGHT.

    1941 May 7
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 8
    Crowborough
    Message Writing Exercise under Commanding Officer for all Officers.

    1941 May 9
    Crowborough
    Lecture for all Officer and N.C.O.s on “Operational Role of 24th (GUARDS) INDEPENDENT BRIGADE GROUP” by Brigadier F.A.M. BROWNING , D.S.O.
    New draft of 30 Other Ranks arrives from HOLDING BATTALION.

    1941 May 10
    Crowborough
    Spring Drills fortnight ends.
    Brigadier F.A.M. BROWNING, D.S.O. inspects Battalion on Parade and takes salute at the March Past.

    1941 May 11
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 12
    Crowborough
    Snipers Course under T.C.O. begins.

    1941 May 13
    Crowborough
    Rifle Companies fire 2” Mortar at GREYSPOT HILL.

    1941 May 14
    1030 hours - 1145 hours
    Crowborough
    Battalion Exercise No. 7. (Action agains Low Level and Dive Bombing Attacks).

    1941 May 15
    Crowborough
    3” Mortar Firing at CHOBHAM RIDGES.

    1941 May 16
    Crowborough
    Brigadier F.A.M. BROWNING, D.S.O. sets tests for each Rifle Company and Battalion H.Q.

    1941 May 17
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 18
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 19
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 20
    Crowborough
    Battalion moves to WARREN CAMP, CROWBOROUGH.

    1941 May 21
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 22
    Crowborough Battalion practices Forming Battalion Group.

    1941 May 23
    Crowborough
    -

    1941 May 24
    Crowborough
    IV CORPS Exercise in BEXHILL Area.

    1941 May 25
    Crowborough
    IV CORPS Exercise in BEXHILL Area.

    1941 May 26
    IV CORPS Exercise in BEXHILL Area.
    Captain R.J.A. WATT attached to 2nd Battalion.
    Captain P.V.F. CAZALET attached to Battalion.

    1941 May 27
    Company Training.
    Demonstration by No. 3 Company of “Platoon in the Attack”.

    1941 May 28
    Company Training.
    Carrier Platoon and Anti-Aircraft Platoon carry out Training in Area North of BRIGHTON.

    1941 May 29
    Company Training.
    Carrier Platoon and Anti-Aircraft Platoon carry out Training in Area North of BRIGHTON.

    1941 May 30
    Company Training.
    Carrier Platoon and Anti-Aircraft Platoon carry out Training in Area North of BRIGHTON.

    1941 May 31
    Company Training.
    Carrier Platoon and Anti-Aircraft Platoon carry out Training in Area North of BRIGHTON.
     
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    1941 June 1
    Wimbledon
    Company Marches.

    1941 June 2
    Wimbledon
    Company Marches.

    1941 June 3
    Wimbledon
    Company Marches.
    Battalion Exercise No. 8.

    1941 June 4
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 5
    Wimbledon
    Battalion H.Q., Prince of Wales and No. 2 Companies, and Carrier Platoon carry out Test Exercises.

    1941 June 6
    Wimbledon
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies carry out Test Exercises.

    1941 June 7
    Wimbledon -

    1941 June 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 9
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 10
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 4 N.C.O.s visit GATWICK Aerodrome.

    1941 June 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 12
    Wimbledon
    Battalion in billets at BRIGHTON prior to “WATERLOO” Exercise.

    1941 June 13
    Wimbledon
    Battalion in billets at BRIGHTON prior to “WATERLOO” Exercise.

    1941 June 14
    Wimbledon
    Battalion takes part in “WATERLOO” Exercise.

    1941 June 15
    Wimbledon
    Battalion takes part in “WATERLOO” Exercise.
    After Noon Battalion returns to WIMBLEDON.

    1941 June 16
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 17
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 18
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 19
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 20
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 21
    Clayden
    Battalion moves to billets in CLAYDEN, near IPSWICH prior to “BULLDOG” Exercise.

    1941 June 22
    Clayden
    Battalion takes part in “BULLDOG” Exercise.

    1941 June 23
    Clayden
    Battalion takes part in “BULLDOG” Exercise.

    1941 June 24
    Clayden
    Battalion takes part in “BULLDOG” Exercise.

    1941 June 25
    Wimbledon
    Battalion returns to WIMBLEDON.

    1941 June 26
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant J.J. GURNEY transferred to HOLDING BATTALION.
    2/Lieutenant E.W. GRAY and 2/Lieutenant E.M. LING posted to 1st Battalion WELSH GUARDS.
    No. 5 Company disbanded.

    1941 June 27
    Wimbledon
    Anti-Aircraft Platoon practise Hosepipe firing at FURZE HILL.

    1941 June 28
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 June 29
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant R.D.V. LLOYD ceases to be attached to 1st Battalion WELSH GUARDS and returns to HOLDING BATTALION.

    1941 June 30
    Wimbledon
    Battalion W.T. (3 weeks) begins.
    Battalion Cadre Courses begin, duration 3 weeks.
    (a) L.M.G.
    (b) Rifle.
     
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    1941 July 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 July 2
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 7 N.C.O.s attended Anti-Tank Mine Courses.

    1941 July 3
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 7 N.C.O.s attended Anti-Tank Mine Courses.
    Visit of Lieutenant-Colonel to the Battalion.

    1941 July 4
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 7 N.C.O.s attended Anti-Tank Mine Courses.

    1941 July 5
    Wimbledon
    4 Officers and 7 N.C.O.s attended Anti-Tank Mine Courses.

    1941 July 6
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant K.D. NEAVE, and 2/Lieutenant H.W.J.E. PEEL attached to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.
    Captain Sir A.T.C. NEAVE, Bt., on D & M Course, BOVINGTON

    1941 July 7
    Wimbledon Party of 60 Other Ranks visit LONDON DISTRICT War Museum.

    1941 July 8
    Wimbledon No.s 2, 3, and 4 Companies take part in Exercise in CROYDON Aerodrome Area.

    1941 July 9
    Wimbledon -

    1941 July 10
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 July 11
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 July 12
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant S.O.F. BATEMAN attached to 23rd ARMOURED BRIGADE.
    2/Lieutenant C. SHEPLEY-CUTHBERT on Young Officers ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS Course, SANDHURST.
    2/Lieutenant D.L.M. ROBERTSON attached to Battalion as Second-in Command Carrier Platoon.

    1941 July 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 July 14
    Wimbledon
    Captain J.F. GRESHAM posted to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION to command No. 2 Company.
    Lieutenant R.N. COBBOLD posted to TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 July 15
    Wimbledon
    Recce by all Officers and Platoon Serjeants of KENLEY & CROYDON Aerodrome.

    1941 July 16
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant S.D. HERAPATH attached to Battalion for one week.

    1941 July 17
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant E.W.L. HOWELL-JONES attached to Battalion.

    1941 July 18
    Wimbledon
    Battalion moves to TENTERDEN for shooting.

    1941 July 19
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 20
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 21
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable M.G.L. BRUCE attached to 30 GUARDS BRIGADE prior to appointment as Liaison Officer to 6th ARMOURED BRIGADE.

    1941 July 22
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 23
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 24
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 25
    Tenterden
    Battalion Shooting.

    1941 July 26
    Wimbledon
    Battalion returns to WIMBLEDON from TENTERDEN.

    1941 July 27
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant G.H.R. CLARK and Lieutenant R.M.D. THESIGER umpires for HOME GUARD Exercise in “P” Zone.
    2/Lieutenant S.D. HERAPATH returns to TRAINING BATTALION.
    2/Lieutenant H.H. WAUGH attached to Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION.
    Lieutenant W.R. REES-DAVIES on Gunnery Course, BOVINGTON.

    1941 July 28
    Wimbledon
    Inspection of Prince of Wales Company by Commanding Officer and Second-in-Command.
    The following Courses begin:-
    M/C - 8 weeks
    Drill - 6 weeks
    Rifle - 9 weeks
    L.M.G. - 9 weeks
    D & M - 9 weeks
    Carrier Drivers - 7 weeks

    1941 July 29
    Wimbledon
    Inspections of No.s 2 and 3 Companies by Commanding Officer and Second-in-Command.
    The following Officers are attached from TRAINING BATTALION:-
    2/Lieutenant T.M. DUBUISSON
    2/Lieutenant H.D. BAILEY
    2/Lieutenant M.D.W. GROGAN
    2/Lieutenant N.R.L. MacDONALD

    1941 July 30
    Wimbledon
    Inspection of No. 4 Company by Commanding Officer and Second-in-Command.

    1941 July 31
    Wimbledon
    Inspection of H.Q. Company by Commanding Officer and Second-in-Command.
     
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    1941 August 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 2
    Wimbledon
    Inspection of Battalion by Brigadier F.A.M. BROWNING, D.S.O.

    1941 August 3
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 4
    Wimbledon
    12 CORPS Exercise “MOREBINGE”

    1941 August 5
    Wimbledon
    12 CORPS Exercise “MOREBINGE”

    1941 August 6
    Wimbledon
    12 CORPS Exercise “MOREBINGE”

    1941 August 7
    Wimbledon
    12 CORPS Exercise “MOREBINGE”

    1941 August 8
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 9
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable E.V. RHYS attached to Battalion.

    1941 August 10
    Wimbledon
    Weekly attachment of Officers and N.C.O.s, “W” Zone HOME GUARD begin.
    Lieutenant A.W. STEPHENSON appointed Instructor at SANDHURST.

    1941 August 11
    Wimbledon
    1st Map Reading, Section Leading, 3” Mortar and W/T Courses begin.
    Prince of Wales and No. 2 Companies reconnoitre KENLEY and CROYDON Aerodrome.

    1941 August 12
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 13
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 14
    Wimbledon
    Six Officers act as Umpires in 8th ARMOURED DIVISION Exercise “IBEX”.

    1941 August 15
    Wimbledon
    No. 3 and 4 Companies reconnoitre KENLEY and CROYDON Aerodromes.

    1941 August 16
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 17
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 18
    Wimbledon 2nd Drill, L.M.G., Rifle and W/T Courses begin.
    Major D.E.P. HODGSON proceeds to 1st DIVISION as G.S.O.1.

    1941 August 19
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant-Colonel G.St V.J. VIGOR takes over command of the Battalion.

    1941 August 20
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 21
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 22
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 23
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 24
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 25
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 26
    Wimbledon
    Captain W.T.C. FOGG-ELLIOT assists 22nd Mx Battalion HOME GUARD in siting of trenches.
    1500 hours
    Visit of D.C.S.O. to Battalion.

    1941 August 27
    Wimbledon Prince of Wales Company carry out Kapok Bridging and Assault Boat Training.
    Lieutenant & Quartermaster W. BRAY, D.C.M., M.M. takes over duties of W.M. from Lieutenant J.C. BUCKLAND, M.B.E. who goes to 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 August 28
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 29
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 30
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 August 31
    Wimbledon
    -
     
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    1941 September 1
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 2
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 3
    Wimbledon
    2/Lieutenant The Honourable E.V. RHYS completed attachment to Battalion and proceeded to H.Q. 20th GUARDS BRIGADE.

    1941 September 4
    Wimbledon
    Advance Party proceeded to new billeting Area at MIDSOMER NORTON.

    1941 September 5
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 6
    Wimbledon
    Lieutenant B.S.M. KENT, Lieutenant W.D.D. EVANS, Lieutenant M. MENZIES, 2/Lieutenant A.H.P. HOPE and 2/Lieutenant T. RUSSELL-COBB joined Battalion from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.
    2/Lieutenant P.C. Ffrench-DAVIES, 2/Lieutenant H.D. BAILEY and 2/Lieutenant T.M. DUBUISSON proceeded from Battalion to TRAINING BATTALION.
    Draft of 61 Other Ranks arrived from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 September 7
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 8
    Wimbledon
    Advance Party of 100 Other Ranks under Command of 2/Lieutenant J.C. WHITAKER proceeded to MIDSOMER NORTON.
    Captain C.H.R. HEBER-PERCY, M.C. joined Battalion from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.
    2/Lieutenant K.D. NEAVE proceeded to TRAINING BATTALION.

    1941 September 9
    Wimbledon
    Commanding Officer and Adjutant took part in BRIGADE T.E.W.T.

    1941 September 10
    Wimbledon
    Commanding Officer and Adjutant took part in BRIGADE T.E.W.T.

    1941 September 11
    Wimbledon
    Captain C.H.R. HEBER-PERCY, M.V. [sic] took over command of No. 2 Company from Captain J.F. GRESHAW.
    Captain G.G. FOWKE took over command of No. 3 Company from Captain W.T.C. FOGG-ELLIOT.

    1941 September 12
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 13
    Wimbledon
    Captain J.G. MITCHELL and Captain R.C. SHARPLES, M.C. joined Battalion from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.
    2/Lieutenant M.D.W. GROGAN, 2/Lieutenant N.R.L. MacDONALD and 2/Lieutenant H.W.J.E. PEEL proceeded to TRAINING BATTALION.
    2/Lieutenant C. BRODIE-KNIGHT proceeded to HOLDING BATTALION.
    2nd Convoy of vehicles proceeded to MIDSOMER NORTON.
    Draft of 34 Other Ranks joined Battalion from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 September 14
    Wimbledon
    -

    1941 September 15
    Midsomer Norton
    Main body of Battalion were seen by Brigadier F.A.M. BROWNING, Commanding 24th (GUARDS) INDEPENDENT BRIGADE GROUP, prior to proceeding to MIDSOMER NORTON.
    The Battalion marched to WIMBLEDON STATION accompanied by the Regimental Band and departed by two trains; one arriving at MIDSOMER NORTON and one at RADSTOCK, where they were met by the Commander GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION, Major-General Sir Oliver LEESE, Bt., C.B.E., D.S.O.

    1941 September 16
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 17
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 18
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 19
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 20
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 21
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 22
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 23
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 24
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 25
    Midsomer Norton
    -


    1941 September 26
    Midsomer Norton
    The Commander GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION visited the Battalion and inspected Companies on Training.

    1941 September 27
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 28
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 September 29
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion Motor Cycle, 3” Mortar, Drill, Rifle and L.M.G. Courses commenced.

    1941 September 30
    Midsomer Norton
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    1941 October 1
    Midsomer Norton Lieutenant J.D. GIBSON-WATT joins Battalion from 2nd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 October 2
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 3
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 4
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 5
    Midsomer Norton
    2/Lieutenant D.P.G. ELLIOT joins Battalion from TRAINING BATTALION on attachment.

    1941 October 6
    Midsomer Norton
    Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.

    1941 October 7
    Midsomer Norton
    Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.
    Commanding Officer, Adjutant and all Company Commanders attend Special Group weekly lectures, “Infantry in an Armoured Division”, followed by Demonstration at MARSTON BIGOT of “A Motor Company”, carried out by 4th Battalion COLDSTREAM GUARDS.

    1941 October 8
    Midsomer Norton
    Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.

    1941 October 9
    Midsomer Norton
    Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.

    1941 October 10
    Midsomer Norton Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.

    1941 October 11
    Midsomer Norton Companies carry out three days Section and Platoon Training.

    1941 October 12
    Midsomer Norton
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    1941 October 13
    Midsomer Norton
    Anti-Aircraft Platoon visit COLERNE Aerodrome, BATH.
    4th Drill, Rifle, L.M.G. and W/T, 3rd Map Reading and Section Leading Courses begin.

    1941 October 14
    Midsomer Norton
    Commanding Officer, Adjutant and Company Commanders attend Special Group weekly lectures, “The German Panzer Division”.

    1941 October 15
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 16
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 17
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 October 18
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion Exercise No. 1 in STRATTON Area.

    1941 October 19
    Midsomer Norton
    Major M.E.C. SMART on Concealment Course at BOURNEMOUTH.

    1941 October 20
    Midsomer Norton
    Major M.E.C. SMART on Concealment Course at BOURNEMOUTH.

    1941 October 21
    Midsomer Norton
    Adjutant, and Captain R.C. SHARPLES, M.C. attend Demonstration of “Attack by Fighter Aircraft” near WARMINSTER.
    Major M.E.C. SMART on Concealment Course at BOURNEMOUTH.

    1941 October 22
    Midsomer Norton
    Major M.E.C. SMART on Concealment Course at BOURNEMOUTH.

    1941 October 23
    Midsomer Norton
    Major M.E.C. SMART on Concealment Course at BOURNEMOUTH.
    100 Officers and Other Ranks watch a Demonstration by 1st Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS of “A River Crossing”

    1941 October 24
    Midsomer Norton
    Commanding Officer and Company Commanders attend Special Group weekly lectures “Preparation of an Exercise”.
    Captain G.G. FOWKE takes part in Demonstration by 153rd R.H.A. REGIMENT.
    No. 2 Company carry out an Exercise in Co-operation with Troop 21st ANTI-TANK REGIMENT.

    1941 October 25
    Midsomer Norton
    Captain H.E.J. LISTER demonstrates modified Carrier at S.A.S. NETHERAVON.

    1941 October 26
    Midsomer Norton
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    1941 October 27
    Midsomer Norton
    Captain W.T.C. FOGG-ELLIOT attends Company Commanders Course at ALRESFORD.

    1941 October 28
    Midsomer Norton
    Prince of Wales Company carry out an Exercise in Co-operation with Troop 21st ANTI-TANK REGIMENT.

    1941 October 29
    1230 hours
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion finds Guard of Honour at H.Q. GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION on the occasion of the visit of the Major-General.

    1941 October 30
    Midsomer Norton
    Captain J.F. GRESHAM, Lieutenant J.D. GIBSON-WATT, 2/Lieutenant D.P.G. ELLIOT and 60 Other Ranks Prince of Wales Company took part.
    After Noon Lecture to all subaltern Officers and Serjeants by Lieutenant-Colonel SANDERS, A.F.C. on “R.H.A. REGIMENT”.
    One Platoon Prince of Wales Company under Command Lieutenant J.D. GIBSON-WATT proceeds to GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION School as Demonstration Drill Platoon for one week.
    Mortar Platoon fires on IMBER Range.

    1941 October 31
    Midsomer Norton
    GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION Movement Exercise No. 1.
     
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    1941 November 1
    Midsomer Norton
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    1941 November 2
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 3
    Midsomer Norton
    Captain H.E.J. LISTER attends Conference at Room 109 WAR OFFICE and demonstrates modified Carrier.

    1941 November 4
    Midsomer Norton
    Captain H.E.J. LISTER demonstrates Carrier at ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS Training Conference at SANDHURST.

    1941 November 5
    Midsomer Norton
    Assault Boat Exercise by No. 2 Company.

    1941 November 6
    Midsomer Norton
    Assault Boat Exercise by No. 2 Company, one Troop 21st ANTI-TANK REGIMENT co-operating.

    1941 November 7
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion finds enemy (Three Companies and Battalion H.Q.) for Special Group Exercise for 1st Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS.

    1941 November 8
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 9
    Midsomer Norton
    Lieutenant R.G. BUCKMASTER and 2/Lieutenant I.M. WILLIAMS arrive for attachment from 3rd Battalion WELSH GUARDS.

    1941 November 10
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 11
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 12
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion finds Guard of Honour (60 Other Ranks Prince of Wales Company) for visit of Commander-in-Chief Home Forces).
    Officers:-
    Captain J.F. GREHSAM
    Lieutenant J.D. GIBSON-WATT
    2/Lieutenant Sir R.G.D. POWELL, Bt.

    1941 November 13
    Midsomer Norton
    Commanding Officer on Phase II of “CHRUNCHER” Exercise.

    1941 November 14
    Midsomer Norton
    Prince of Wales Company zero Rifles.
    Commanding Officer inspects Battalion M.T.

    1941 November 15
    Midsomer Norton
    Commanding Officer inspects Carrier Platoon and carriers.
    Company Commanders attend Special Group Lecture “Clearing and Picquetting a Centre Line”.

    1941 November 16
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 17
    Midsomer Norton
    Prince of Wales Company zero L.M.G.s
    Divisional Movement Exercise No.2.

    1941 November 18
    Midsomer Norton
    Company Commanders attend Special Group Lecture “Sp. Gp. moving on two centre Lines”
    No. 3 Company zero Rifles.

    1941 November 19
    Midsomer Norton
    Inspection of M.T. by Commander Sp. Gp.

    1941 November 20
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion H.Q. Exercise No.1.
    No. 3 Company zero Rifles.

    1941 November 21
    Midsomer Norton
    Sp. Gp. Exercise “Sp. Gp. moving on two centre lines.”
    Prince of Wales Company zero Rifles.

    1941 November 22
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 23
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 November 24
    Midsomer Norton
    Stretcher Bearers Course under Medical Officer.
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 November 25
    Midsomer Norton
    Visit of HER MAJESTY QUEEN MARY.
    Prince of Wales Company fire T.S.M.G.
    Assault Boat Exercise by No. 4 Company.
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 November 26
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    Visit of Divisional Commander.
    Prince of Wales Company fire rifles.
    Assault Boat Exercise by No. 4 Company.
    No. 4 Company zero rifles.

    1941 November 27
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    Commanding Officer on Phase III of “CHRUNCHER” Exercise.
    Assault Boat Exercise by No. 2 Company.
    1No. 4 Company zero rifles.
    Prince of Wales Company fire L.M.G.

    1941 November 28
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 November 29
    Midsomer Norton Gas Course under Lieutenant R.M.D. THESIGER.
    100 Officers and Other Ranks attend Demonstration of C.W. Weapons.
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 November 30
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
     
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    1941 December 1
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 December 2
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 1 “River Crossing and Occupation of Bridge Head”.

    1941 December 3
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    Divisional Movement Exercise No.3.

    1941 December 4
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    No. 2 Company fire rifles at LANGPORT.

    1941 December 5
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s
    No. 2 Company fire rifles at LANGPORT.

    1941 December 6
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course for young N.C.O.s

    1941 December 7
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 December 8
    Midsomer Norton
    One Officer and 12 Other Ranks Divisional ROYAL ENGINEERS attached to No. 2 Company for Training

    1941 December 9
    Midsomer Norton
    One Officer and 12 Other Ranks Divisional ROYAL ENGINEERS attached to No. 2 Company for Training
    No. 3 Company fire T.S.M.G.
    Prince of Wales Company carry out Assault Boat Exercise.

    1941 December 10
    Midsomer Norton
    One Officer and 12 Other Ranks Divisional ROYAL ENGINEERS attached to No. 2 Company for Training
    No. 3 Company fire Rifles at LANGPORT.
    No. 4 Company fire T.S.M.G.

    1941 December 11
    Midsomer Norton
    One Officer and 12 Other Ranks Divisional ROYAL ENGINEERS attached to No. 2 Company for Training
    No. 3 Company fire Rifles at LANGPORT.
    Prince of Wales Company and No. 4 Company take part in procession through BRISTOL for Warships week.
    Demonstrations given by personnel from Mortar, Carrier and Signal Platoons.

    1941 December 12
    Midsomer Norton
    No. 4 Company fire Rifles at LANGPORT.
    H.Q. Company fire T.S.M.G.

    1941 December 13
    Midsomer Norton
    Battalion T.E.W.T. No. 2. “Clearing and Picquetting a Centre Line”.

    1941 December 14
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 December 15
    Midsomer Norton
    No. 4 Company fire Rifles at LANGPORT.
    H.Q. Company fire T.S.M.G.
    Exercise “HOTSPUR” skeleton Battalion H.Q. takes part.
    One Officer and 12 Other Ranks Divisional ROYAL ENGINEERS attached to No. 4 Company for Training.

    1941 December 16
    Midsomer Norton
    Exercise “HOTSPUR” skeleton Battalion H.Q. takes part.

    1941 December 17
    Midsomer Norton
    Exercise “HOTSPUR” skeleton Battalion H.Q. takes part.
    H.Q. Company fire Rifle at LANGPORT.

    1941 December 18
    Midsomer Norton
    Exercise “HOTSPUR” skeleton Battalion H.Q. takes part.
    Prince of Wales Company carry out Assault Boat Exercise.

    1941 December 19
    Midsomer Norton
    15 Officers and Other Ranks attend Demonstration by 16 A.C. SQUADRON at WINCANTON RACE COURSE.
    8 Other Ranks per Company fire Anti-Tank Rifle at LARKHILL.

    1941 December 20
    Midsomer Norton
    Sp. Gp. Exercise No.4 (indoor) “Taking over from Motor Battalions on Outpost”
    8 Officers attend.

    1941 December 21
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 December 22
    Midsomer Norton
    Sp. Gp. Exercise No.4 (outdoor)
    8 Other Ranks No. 4 Company take part in swimming tests at BATH.

    1941 December 23
    Midsomer Norton
    H.Q. Company fire rifle at LANGPORT.
    No. 2 Company carry out field firing Exercise at VELVET BOTTOM Range.
    Prince of Wales Company carry out Exercise in co-operation with one Troop 21st ANTI-TANK REGIMENT.

    1941 December 24
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 December 25
    Midsomer Norton
    Concert by Regimental Band.

    1941 December 26
    Midsomer Norton
    Serjeants’ Mess Dance.

    1941 December 27
    Midsomer Norton
    Commanding Officer inspects H.Q. Company.

    1941 December 28
    Midsomer Norton
    -

    1941 December 29
    Midsomer Norton
    Drill Course run by the Battalion for 31 N.C.O.s in non-Brigade Units in GUARDS ARMOURED DIVISION begin at DOWNSIDE.

    1941 December 30
    Midsomer Norton
    Divisional Movement Exercise No.5. “Night move in blocks”.
    H.Q. Company carry out Assault Boat Exercise.

    1941 December 31
    Midsomer Norton
    No.s 3 and 4 Companies carry out Assault Boat Exercise.
     
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    Pdf file for 1st Battalion Welsh Guards CWGC entries.

    I have left in details of some men whose records have no battalion noted and who fall within the time period. They may or may not have served with the 2nd Bn. I am unable to cross check with the WG History Roll of Honour as there are no details noted there other than Regtl no, name and rank.
     

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