Category Archives: 1940/01

January 31st 1940 – Madras

Posted on January 31, 2010 by 2nd Lieut CDC Dunford Wood

Returned back on the 28th. The intelligence section of the 2nd Frontier Force Rifles came down on the 26th for a scheme on the night of the 27th. This was the General’s test scheme of the Wilts. I umpired Mickey … Continue reading →

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January 18th 1940 – in camp near Puttur

Posted on January 18, 2010 by 2nd Lieut CDC Dunford Wood

Another night out with Jos as enemy umpire. Went out at 10pm and back by 11am. We sat near a village and then went up a hill amongst the cactus. Never slept a wink owing to the cold. Used up … Continue reading →

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January 12th 1940 – in camp near Puttur

Posted on January 12, 2010 by 2nd Lieut CDC Dunford Wood

Still in this bloody camp and about another fortnight to do. I have been safety officer on some field firing exercise and a bit of umpiring, but I might just as well be in Madras for all the work I’m … Continue reading →

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January 7th 1940 – in camp near Puttur

Posted on January 7, 2010 by 2nd Lieut CDC Dunford Wood

In camp with the Wilts, as an umpire, near Puttur – until 27th, dammit. Went solo on 4th at 6.30am – T-B took me for a couple or so (3) chukkers first – dual – and then I did a … Continue reading →

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January 3rd 1940 – Madras

Posted on January 3, 2010 by 2nd Lieut CDC Dunford Wood

Went to dinner with Major Money – and then Connemara and Adyar Club for the New Year. Connemara packed with a lot of lads, who looked as if they had only been there once, and that was last New Year’s … Continue reading →

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