MOUNTED HOME GUARD
Demonstrating the value and effl ciency of mounted troops for quick contact in rough country, the troop, under Lieut. Stcliin and Sergt.Major Ward, carried out reconnaisance manoeuvres in the Hutt and Wainui Valleys on Sunday last.
Making the ascent from the Nae ffae district, the troop,- advancing in single file, reached the crest of the range in good time, and immediately proceed to descend the other side. A halt was called when cover was reached to allow the advayce party and screens time to reconnoitre. The main party continued the descent through scrub and stump land, and after, some heavy going through swamps and bogs on the flat, reached the main swamp road. Proceeding in half-section formation, tho party reached the junction of the main Wainui Road. Here a rearguard was put out and the commencement of the return journey over the hill road begun. The Hutt was reached without incident and at 2 p.m. (approximate) the parade was dismissed.
During all stages of the exercise, air raid warnings were sounded, and "take cover" movements practised.
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Hutt News, Volume 15, Issue 20, 15 October 1941, Page 5
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179MOUNTED HOME GUARD Hutt News, Volume 15, Issue 20, 15 October 1941, Page 5
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