 On March 1, 1944, the regiment was relieved from the line by the Perth Regiment and sent for rest in Roatti.It was soon re-deployed as part of a battle group under Westminster CO Lt Col Corbould, known as "Corbould Force".The unit took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino, holding the line near the villages of Vallirontonda and Aquafondata, starting on April 11, 1944.