1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Friday, December 01, 1944
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START LOCATION
WANSSUM
FINISH LOCATION
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
At 0100 hrs the WANSSUM - HELLING pocket was again stonked and the RUR again tried to assault from the South, but again they were heavily shelled and mortared and held up by MG fire.
At 2130 hrs orders were given for the move the next day to the TIENRAY area (8523), in preparation for an attack with the RUR and a Bn of Churchill Tanks on the WANSSUM - HELLING pocket.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
Wanssum is a village in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Venray.Wikipedia
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
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Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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Pte W T Berry | 3189383 | Researching | |
L/Cpl J H Stanton | 14380866 | Researching | |
Pte A Adam | 3065746 | Researching | |
Pte L R Champeny | 1655992 | Researching |
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