1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Thursday, December 07, 1944
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START LOCATION
GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Another quiet day.
German soldiers were definitely identified digging in the area of SEVEN TREES*.
The enemy, on the East of the MEUSE in our sector seemed determined to lie low and complete their defences; at present they seem to have no offensive intentions.
For the moment the nature of the floods preclude any possibility of the enemy being able to cross the river in boats.
Less movement than usual reported in the same places by OPs.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
*The World War II Landmark ("Seven Trees")
During the Allied liberation of the Netherlands in the winter of 1944, "Seven Trees" was the explicit military code name used for a specific tactical location and enemy observation point.
The Location: It was situated on the east bank of the Meuse River, directly in the Elsteren and Well sector (located in the Dutch province of Limburg).
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
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google maps view of area in the Elsteren and Well sector that still has '7 trees' in a row. (Not a definite but will be close)
Photo:
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