"In February of this year, the com: pany started special training with a View to taking part in the regular guard and patrol duties in "B' Sector, 0.a8 to help to sprend out the duties being performed by the non-tachi cal units of the Corps. 'This meant great deal of hard work for all Yanks. because, as most of our guests Know, the unit is normally armed with' the revolver. and we now had to learn rifle and bayonet work es well. T may say here. that the manner in which my officers, sergeant-major, NEOS, and men, Buckled down to this special job, and the rapid progress they have made. reflects great credit on the company a a whole, and has been a source of tremendous. satisfaction to myself.
"Our Annual Camp on March 29 and 30 was a complete success from all points of view; we carried out a programme of training, and, while most of the company probably worked harder than they normally do in their civilian occupations, they seemed thoroughly to enjoy their work as much as their play. Probably the only unsuccessful feature about our 'Camp, was the failure, due to a time~ ly Interruption by the Sergeant Major, of some of our young bloods. who. were intent upon tuming couple of Bill Davis! geese, and per~ haps one of his donkeys. loose in the officers' quarters in the early hours of the morning.
Training Manual "And finally, perhaps I might men-ton, that T believe Signals Company to be the only unit in the Corps to possess its own Training Manual, the completion of which represents. to me at least, one of the outstanding events of the season as far as Signals Company is concerned. The Manual deals in detail with every phase of our work, and is undoubtedly of the Greatest assistance to all ranks. It might te added incidentally. that several other units of the Corps have said rome very nice things about it-"In closing my remarks about the past Training Season, T wish to place on record my sincere thanks o all yanks of the Company for their hare work, for their ce-operation and loyalty. and for the happy coma: ship we all enjoy. I am extremely ind T think 1 every other member is as proud of it as T am "And now, although 1 have spent quite a while talking about the Com-any and telling our quests how good wwe are, T would not like them to 0 away with the impression that we take all the credit. "We recognise our indebtedness to Headquarters for the helpful advice and guidance which {s Captain Miles closed with individual references to the guests present.
Commandant Replies In reply Col. Mann said.
"It is my pleasant duty to thank you, on behalf of the guests, for in-yiting us. to this pleasant "function which. like. everything else under~ taken by your company, has been efficiently organized and well run.
"The way you have responded to the demands of your indefatigable OE. fills me with respect for your ant and determination. 'The results fare certainly becoming apparent, you are gradually taking on the' aseet of a good all-round unit—the sort of thing we want—people who can deal with their own specialist work efficiently, and also with or Ginary Infantry work. 'The way you have' buckled to make yourselves: proficient in the latter must be highly gratifying to your OE, as it is satisfying to me and my staff.
'The way in which Captain Miles blossomed out as un author and a radio Ion in addition to his manifold duties both' within and' without the Corps, not forgetting the time which must necessarily be devoted to the ordinary processes of bread-winning, eaves one to wonder what he does with his spare time! But one thing Is certain—whatever hie does he does well, and you are highly fortunate in having him for your O.C.
"There may be dimleult times ahead but, if you will continue to follow his ead and give him your full support. we' at Headquarters will know that we have under our hands a unit which will acquit itself well.
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Copt. A. Herzberg also addressed the company and presented to Sgm.
J. Remedios the "Skippers Agaregate Cup".for the training season 1040-41. Ho said am glad and enthused to know that the old company is flourishing, that the company's strength has increased considerably and that it has Upheld its standard of efficiency.
"You signallers should bear in mind that you are serving in one of the most Important units of the S.V.C—
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