War Diaries – 8th August 1943
Brigade HQ.
38 Brigade resting.
38 Brigade Intelligence Summary no 1 issued.
1 RIrF.
A quiet day spent resting, sorting out and cleaning of weapons for next advance. During this period, enormous quantities of grapes, pears, apples, tomatoes and onions were consumed. Also, there was a spring of cold, beautiful water, which was most welcome.
6 Innisks– ADRANO.
Quiet day. Bathing in River Simeto. Back to compo rations.
2 LIR.
1000 5 Northamptons reported in Bronte.
Battalion rests all day.
Rifleman John Dooey, London Irish Rifles.