diary wrote:
21st April 1945. Poona - Pashan Camp. Sgt Skipper, who lost a leg at Kangaw, paid a visit to the camp

Royal British Legion wrote:Silver War Badges
The King's Badge was the only "disabled emblem" which was officially awarded for both the Great War and World War Two, though the designed differed slightly. It was also known as the War Badge and Discharge Badge.
In 1914-18 there was a tendency for young ladies to stop men in the street and present those who were not in uniform with a white feather for cowardice for failing to join up. The idea behind this badge was probably to discourage these ladies from publicly embarrassing wounded or disabled men.
These badges, designed to be worn in the civilian buttonhole, were issued on a medal roll type list, and were individually numbered on the back. Some holders of these badges rejoined, and Naval Regulations for wear included instructions on wearing them in uniform.
A similar badge was instituted for 1939-45 but these were not numbered. After the 1939-45 War the issue was taken over by DHSS. It now lies with the War Pensions Agency but they no longer make initial issues.
They will, however, replace 1939-45 lost badges after confirming eligibility.

Diary wrote:26 January 1944. Our first fatality: Private Walters died of some noisome disease and was buried at the Poona Military Cemetery.

The other party under Captain Davies had a very different experience. As they approached their designated landing area they realised they were heading for the wrong beach. Time was short so they carried on in the hope of snatching a prisoner. On landing they were immediately challenged followed by rapid machine gun fire. Davies ordered an attack on the machine gun position which involved climbing a 10 ft sea wall and breaking through two coils of Dannart wire. In the process of negotiating these obstacles two more machine guns opened fire and the Commandos had no choice but to withdraw. By the time they boarded their ALC one of their number was wounded and two were missing. Under the circumstances nothing further could be done so they returned at full speed to their waiting MGB