1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Sunday, December 10, 1944
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GEIJSTEREN
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
The enemy seem to be getting more careless about movement every day.
At 1125 hrs OP reported 6 men thought to be German soldiers carrying stores at 854302. 1 man did a recce of the area and then all six started work in the area laying mines or putting up wire.
At 1150 they were engaged by one bty of 33 Fd Regt - they all disappeared hurriedly and did not reappear for the rest of the day.
At about 1600 hrs one ambulance was seen moving up into the area of the working party.
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