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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
Wednesday, December 13, 1944
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START LOCATION
GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
A quiet day.
Civilians proved to be something of a problem, flocking back into WANSSUM. Some with and some without passes.
Visibility bad in the middle of the day.
OPs had nothing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google Maps 2026
Photo:
Refugees fleeing from battle area of Wanssum while the first Br. Royal Norfolk reg moves in. 26/11/1944. From BeeldbankWO2
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