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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, December 09, 1944
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GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Quiet day except for two mortar bombs which landed in WANSSUM, wounding Capt JB Boyd, OC A Coy.
Capt EM Dishington took over Command of A Coy.
More movement than usual in the PAPENBEEK area.
Nothing further of interest.
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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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
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Photo:
Captain Edward Munro Dishington - special mention page here
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