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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Sunday, November 05, 1944
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ST ANTONIS
FINISH LOCATION
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ST ANTONIS
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Quiet and peaceful.
A stream of civilian refugees from BOXMEER to ST ANTONIS all day.
R.C. Church parade in ST ANTONIS church.
Parties from each Coy attended entertainments such as the Cinema in MILL and the STAGE DOOR CANTEEN in OPLOO, others went to the Div Club in HELMOND.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google maps
Photo:
IWM photo of men playing darts in the Division Club in Helmond
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