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Thursday

30 November 1944

Start Location:

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End Location:

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1stKOSBWarDiary

30 November 1944

The Bn moved at 1000 hrs to the new area except for B Coy which remained in WANSSUM.


The move was completed by 1500 hrs and locations were as follows :-

Bn HQ 808274,

A Coy ZANDHOEK 814249,

D Coy OOSTRUM 808271,

S Coy OORLOO 821250.


During the previous night the Suffolks had assaulted the KASTEEL at 834299 but had found it clear of enemy.


During the afternoon one Coy of the RUR failed to clear the WANSSUM - HELLING pocket from the South.


At 2200 hrs the pocket was stonked by 2" and 3" mortars.


Casualties for month of Nov -

Killed Officers Nil Other Ranks 6

Wounded Officers Nil Other Ranks 15

Missing Officers Nil Other Ranks 1


Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1.

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Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts)

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Thursday

30 November 1944

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Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
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