Eighty years ago today Thursday 24 April 1941

Arose 5:30 a.m. and prepared for Sick Parade. Made my way to the MI (medical inspection) room and had my knee dressed. Very difficult to get around with the bandage on. Left for Iblur [village in Bangalore] range at 9:15 a.m. and spent the day there. Fired light machine gun, Vickers machine gun Type B and rifle. Scored 63 and came third in the Platoon. Enjoyed lunch in a small café, sandwiches, sausages, bananas and lemonade. Very hot. Rifle so hot it burnt my hands. Got back at 4:00 p.m. Very tired, so bed at 9:45 p.m.

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