1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Monday, December 11, 1944
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START LOCATION
GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
The C-in-C, Field Marshal Montgomery presented decorations to Cpl Harmon (DCM) and Cpl Forrest (MM).
Digging was seen to be taking place at 854301 in the same area as the wiring had taken place the day before.
Staff car and DR seen moving South down LEUKEN - ELSTEREN road at 1150.
At 1240 the car was seen moving North along the PAPENBEEK - LEUKEN road.
A quiet day and nothing else of interest to report.
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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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Gemert Monastery Castle, N Brabant, Holland. https://www.visitbrabant.com/en/locations/4063296146/kasteel-gemert
Photo:
IWM B12778 - Cpl W Harmon, 1st KOSB, receives the DCM at Gimers Monastery (Gemert)