1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Saturday, September 23, 1944
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START LOCATION
BUDEL, Holland
FINISH LOCATION
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BUDEL, Holland
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Recce and Harbour parties left in the morning in preparation for move to area of DEURNE, following up the 11 Armd Div.
Two prisoners were brought in during the day.
Later in the evening the recce party returned as move was postponed.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
September 11, 1944, Budel taken by an RAF reconnaissance Spitfire. Credit to https://dotkadata.com/luchtfoto/de-bevrijding-van-budel-zicht/
Photo:
British M4 of the 11th Armoured Division in Deurne Belgium 26 September 1944 - https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/tanks/sherman/m4-deurne-belgium-26sep-44/