23 October 1944 Part 20

Continuation: 23 October 1944

18:35

Alderney sighted two naval targets in grid square B.F. 3524, course north.

Throughout the day, one destroyer was observed on each of the southern and northern waiting stations.

As of this date, in accordance with an order from Naval High Command/Naval Personnel Office, I have been assigned to the Commander, Channel Islands, as Chief of Staff, retaining my previous powers and official position.

Enemy vessels observed during the day in convoy traffic — to Cherbourg: three freighters with two masts and one funnel, one LSI, five LST and two Liberty ships.

T-1022 Roll 2423, PG 37998, Commander of Sea Defences, Channel Islands. Source scan 0018 — original page 210