1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Wednesday, October 11, 1944
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ST HUBERT
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Capt K Taylor took over the duties of Adjutant from Capt JB Boyd, who went to 'A' Coy as 2i/c.
As yesterday, a film show was given in S Coy office at 1500 hrs.
The *PRI Account was audited.
An 'O' Group Conference was held at 1800 hrs.
Contact patrols as usual.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
*PRI stands for President of the Regimental Institute — it's the battalion's internal welfare and amenities fund.
Every British Army battalion had one. The PRI account covered things like:
Regimental canteen profits — beer, cigarettes, small purchases
Sports equipment
Entertainment funds — concerts, recreational activities
Welfare purchases for the men
The President was usually a senior officer (often the Adjutant or Second-in-Command) who managed the fund on behalf of the battalion.
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 |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google maps
Photo:
Senior officer, 1st KOSB. (post war from Captain Anthony J. Dorrity collection).