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, November 11, 1944
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SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Armistice Day. No celebrations.
The first number of the "Borderline" the Bn daily newspaper, was produced, and well received. (See below for December issue)
One Pl of C Coy went out to protect the SP Anti-Tank guns of a troop of 45 A.Tk Bty.
2 Secs of Carriers went out to form a rd block in the area West of the houses at SCHOFFERDEN. The Carriers reported one enemy SP firing from East of the MEUSE and several MGs firing tracer from South East of the MOLENBEEK into the woods in area 794327.
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
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Map courtesy of the Library of Congress
Photo:
Courtesy of Paul Scanlon. (Full copy on request) *We believe Sgt Tom Mabin worked on The Borderline during his time in KOSB