| Instructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1. and the Staff Manual respectively Title pages will be prepared in manuscript. |
WAR DIARY or INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY |
Army Form C.2118 |
| Unit: 2 Armd Grenadier Guards | ||
| Month and Year: October 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. J.N.R. Moore |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.L.A. | 1 – 5 | Reorganisation and Maintenance in area S of GRAVE. Counter-attack role S of R.MAAS. | ||
| 6 – 10 | Battalion moved area S of NIJMEGEN to support 82 US Airborne Div. 2 Sqn in close support of low ground S of R.WAAL. 3 Sqn in counter attack role area GROESBEEK – MOOK. 1 Sqn in reserve. | |||
| 10 | Relieved by 13/18 Hussars. Returned to Area S of GRAVE. Courses and training began. Spare crews from Div Transit Camp attached for training. | |||
| 12 | Visit of H.M. The King to NIJMEGEN Area. | |||
| 19 | Move to area of EWIJK as mobile reserve to area N of WAAL and Western approaches. 2 Sqns at 4 hrs notice, 1 as 24 hrs notice. | |||
| 20 – 31 | Couses and training. Drill crouse began on 25th. |
Disclaimer: This War Diary is based on its original, but typos might be corrected. For historical research, always check the originals.
