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1942

  • Whitby. The first Matilda tank arrives in January.
  • Move to Plumpton, Sussex in April.
  • Crusader tanks start to replace the Valentines and Matildas.
  • Move to Thetford, Norfolk in August.
  • Over 100 men taken on strength as the Regiment is ordered to "mobilise for overseas service".
  • Move to Chippenham in October.