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May 1941

DateWar DiaryNotes
1-2Normal training. Two tanks, Mark III received on 1.5.41.  
36 x G.M.C.s arrived. Two 10 hp utilities loaned to Divisional School. 
4Normal training. 
5Six Beaverettes delivered from 27th Lancers.  
623 Driver/Operators tested of whom 15 passed.  
5-9All gunners and driver/operators fired on 30 yards range, 7.92 Besa & Tommy Gun.  
10-11Normal training. RIP DIED THIS (11th) DAY
12Two tanks Mark III delivered.  
13-18Normal training. 
19-20Regiment put through gas compound, Harrogate, experiencing tear, mustard, phosgene & DM. gases. 
20-23All gunners and driver/operators firing 7.92 Besa; 26 men per squadron firing A.A.L.M.G. on the open range at Blubberhouses Moor.  
24-28Normal training. 
2915 Driver Mechanics tested of whom 4 passed. 
30-31Normal training. 2/Lieut Coomber arrived on the 10th.