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| Pasir Panjang Battle Diary |
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| TROOPS DEPLOYMENT IN
WESTERN SECTOR The 1st and 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment, together with the 2nd Loyals Regiment defended the western and southern parts of Singapore from 8th to 14th February 1942. 1st Battalion Malay Regiment Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.G. Andre, the 1st Battalion consisted of less than 3 Sections of the Mortar Platoon, Anti-Aircraft Platoon with the Bren Gun Carrier Platoon under Captain R.R.C. Carter held in reserve. Battalion HQ at Gap House : "A" Company under Captain J.T. Horsburgh "B" Company under Major G.P. Richards "C" Company under Captain H.R. Rix "D" Company under Captain E.H.S. Bretherton 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment Commander Lieutenant-Colonel F.W. Young Battalion HQ at Durian Camp : "A" Company under Lieutenant. D.D. Rennie "B" Company under Captain R.A. Monks "C" Company under Captain W. Riley "D" Company under Captain A.S. Taylor |
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