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 14, 1944
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START LOCATION
GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
The enemy were thought to have crossed the MEUSE in the GEIJSTEREN area in the early morning.
At 0615 trip flare went up at 823303 whereupon B Coy stood to, and at 0645 the sound of a motor boat was heard, but nothing further happened.
At daylight a patrol went up to the area of the flare and found a number of enemy propaganda leaflets lying about, one schmeisser magazine and one stick grenade, all of which were not there on the previous day.
Shortly after 2000 hrs a Dutchman swam the MEUSE and came into C Coy area.
He was brought in and gave some valuable information before going back to higher formation.
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
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Photo:
A recce patrol of 1st Suffolk carrying their assault boat towards the chateau de Geijsteren.' 1 december 1944. From Beeldbankwo2