June
| PLACE | DATE | HOUR | SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEGG | 1 | Recce in MAUTHEN MR C2387 area for unit Rest Camp and alternative billet. | |
| 2 | Major Peniakoff visits Main HQ 8 Army. PPA ordered to move to Army area at MONTEGNACCO MR C 3832 near UDINE to be between Army and Partisans to the west. Recce for suitable billet area. Capt. J Caneri MC proceeded on 21 days leave. | ||
| 3 | Capt. J Rickwood with Blitz, 'B' & 'R' Ptls move from ROSEGG and set up Base at TREPPO PICCOLO C 355328. | ||
| 4 | Partisans visited at COLLOREDO C 325309. Major Peniakoff arrived at TREPPO PICCOLO. | ||
| 5 | 'B' & 'R' Ptls visit partisans HQ at SAN DANIELE C 235300 and SPILINGBERGO C 150250. | ||
| 6 | Recce of local rds west of Route 13 to become familiar with area. | ||
| 7 | Major V Peniakoff returns to ROSEGG. 'S' join other ptls at Treppe PICCOLO. | ||
| 8 | Major Peniakoff returns to BLITZ. 'S' ptl recce of local rds. Summary of Evidence taken regarding unlawful killing of Cpl. Snape (RAC). | ||
| 9 | Orders received for Bridge Check starting 1200 hrs 12 June, to prevent arms being smuggled across F. TAGLIAMENTO by partisans instead of handing them in at Stand Down. Capt. JD Campbell MC arrives at TREPPO PICCOLO. | ||
| 10 | 1200 | Check Post est on Bridges across F.TAGLIAMENTO. 'S' at DIGNANO MR C 1722 and S.PIETRO C 1933. 'R' Ptl at Pte Di DELIZIA C 1509 and LATISANA M 2288. | |
| 11 | 0800 | 'B' Ptl relieves 'S' Ptl. | |
| 12 | 0800 | 'S' Ptl relieves 'R' Ptl. | |
| 13 | 0800 | 'R' Ptl relieves 'B' Ptl. 'B' Ptl carry out recce in TOLMEZZO area. 'S' Ptl returns to BLITZ in UDINE. | |
| 14 | 0800 | 'S' Ptl relieves 'R' Ptl which proceeds to BARCIS C 8835 and sets up Check Posts. 'B' Ptl man Check Post at SOMPLAGO C 2851, CHIAICIS C 2156 and at C 3255. | |
| 15 | 0800 | 'R' Ptl on rd check at BARCIS relieved by 'S'Ptl. 'R' Prl proceeds to ROSEGG for Jeep check. 'S' and 'B' Ptl return to Blitz in the evening, check (rd) having been completed. | |
| 16 | 'B' Ptl to ROSEGG for Jeep check. 'R' Ptl returns to Blitz. | ||
| 17 | 'B' Ptl returns to Blitz. | ||
| 18 | 'S' Ptl to ROSEGG for Jeep check. Lt. P Derrett remanded for FGCM in the WOAS committed a civil offence i.e. manslaughter, in that he in the Field on 19 May 45 unlawfully killed Cpl. J SNAPE RAC. | ||
| 19 | 'S' Ptl returns to Blitz. | ||
| 20 | Court of Inquiry held on accidental loss of Jeep driven by Dvr. Williams W. Pres; Capt. JD Campbell, Members. Lt.Wallbridge and Lt. Derrett. | ||
| 21 | Bridge Check re-instated on Bridges across F. TAGLIAMENTO whilst Partisans on the east side are handing in arms. 'B' Ptl set up check posts at SANPIETRO, DIGNANO and at C 3255. Major Peniakoff proceeds to base. Lt. PIM Robinson proceeds on leave. Land LIAP leave scheme starts, first personnel to go Sgt. Taylor and Tpr Hardman. | ||
| 22 | 0800 | 'R' Ptl set up check posts at Pte Di DELIZIA and LATISANA. 'S' Ptl relieves 'B' Ptl at SAN PIERO and DIGNANO. Blitz relieves 'B' Ptl at C 3255. Major Peniakoff gives lecture on Russian Army to Bn of Grenadier Guards. | |
| 23 | 0800 | 'B' Ptl relieves 'R' Ptl at Check Posts. Capt Caneri returns from leave. Major Peniakoff gives lecture on Russian Army to 16/5 Lancers. | |
| 24 | 0800 | 'R' Ptls relieve 'S' and Blitz Ptls. Road and bridge check completed. 'B' and 'R' Ptls return to Blitz at 1900 hrs. Major Peniakoff returns to Blitz from Base. Disarmament Parade at UDINE at 1700 hrs for all Partisans east of F.TEGLIAMENTO. | |
| 25 | Rest and Sports. | ||
| 26 | 'R' and 'B' Ptls return to ROSEGG for rest and maintenance. |
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