Gday John

2nd Bn, the Hapshire Rgt was in 128 Bde, 46 Infantry Division

Between 9/9/43 & 31/10 the Bn suffered 365 casualties.

About 22 Jan 44 128 Bde came under command of 5 Div for an assualt on Castleforte & Sujo, by 29 Jan it was agian with 46 Div.

Every effort being made to relieve pressure on the Anzio beachead so the attack on the Garigliano front continued.

2 Special Service Bde served on the front and the Division made continued attempts to extend the bridgehead and capture Monte Maio. Until 29 march X Corps held the bridgehad over the Garigliano until relieved by II US Corps & the CEF.

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Whe're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful wizard of OZ - 6 Australian Infantry Div, Bardia January 1941