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"Borax" - the Battalion Mascot
"Borax", a small black and white fox terrier, was adopted by A Company, 22 Battalion during early 1940, after he was left him behind in Trentham by his earlier posting with the 19 Battalion. When the 22 Battalion sailed on 2 May 1940, Borax was smuggled aboard but was found a few days later. However he accompanied the Battalion to England where he continued to present himself in full regulation uniform and often turned out on parades.
Borax on the ship "Empress of Britain" en route to England, May 1940. |
Borax on parade in England |
The Official History refers to Borax on Page 9, but does not mention what happened to him when the Battalion embarked for Egypt in early January 1942. However, the answer lies in the Routine Orders of the Battalion. RO43, for 21 December 1941 states:
RO43 for 21 December 1943 |
Last updated: 15/01/11