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30 November 1944

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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. th is is n ot avail able, a nd for I ntellig ence Sum maries, or Unit 1 KOSB (Delete heading not required)

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