1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Monday, October 02, 1944
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ST HUBERT
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ST HUBERT
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Coys settled themselves in their localities.
The Bn was very well received by the inhabitants. Pte (Ronald) Howes of B Coy was accidentally shot, and was buried at 667443.
Inter-coy patrols as for yesterday.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
Sint Hubert is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant, in the former municipality of Mill en Sint Hubert. Since 2022 it has been part of the municipality of Land van Cuijk.Wikipedia
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
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Image: IWM (BU 508) Scenes of jubilation as British troops liberate Brussels, 4 September 1944. Civilians ride on a Sherman tank.