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June 1943

DateWar DiaryNotes
1-6Normal training and preparation for move. 
7Regiment moved by road to Doncaster Staging Camp. 
8Regiment moved to Bridlington. 23H Story Page 22.
9-21Normal training on gunnery, driving, etc., on Sherman tanks. This is the first mention of the Sherman tank.
22Visit of Lieutenant-General H. Lumsden, D.S.O., M.C., G.O.C. 8th Corps.  
24Inspection by the Commander of 29th Armoured Brigade. 
22Visit by Major-General M.B. Burrows, G.O.C. 11th Armoured Division.  
282/Lieuts. Hawkins and Bradshaw joined the Regiment.