Salvage was stopped probably as a result of the capture of one officer, 6 men and the Padre, Captain, the Rev. Hobling by German forces whilst returning to the abandoned gunsites.

19/5/40

0800 Orders received that no further salvage forces will be sent out. Two guns in action ST LUCIEN FERME. One in action POUAN (EAST). One in action POUAN (WEST). Preliminary instructions received re. reorganisation of 12th (A.A.) Brigade.