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 21, 1944
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METERIK
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Today the Bn moved to the METERIK area and we handed over our old area to the S Lan R. (South Lancs Regt)
Billets in the new area, where we are to spend Xmas, are rather a mixed bag but will no doubt soon be put right.
The Bn moved to new area in TCV's with the exception of D Coy who went by march route from VENRAIJ.
A Coy at SCHADIJK and S Coy at X rds 812178 are rather separated from the remainder who are all at METERIK.
A Coy however are quite happy and it is hoped to be possible to move S Coy in with other Coys in the village.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
"A great piece of luck befell the Battalion at Christmas, for on the 21st we were withdrawn to Meterik for a rest. After Holy Communion on Christmas morning a truly magnificent dinner was served by the Serjeants; beer flowed freely, and the Second-in-Command (in the absence of the Commanding Officer) went round the Companies to greet them. Thus we were able to maintain the traditional Christmas ritual, even to the inevitable Serjeants-Officers football match in the afternoon, as always a sight worth seeing. A well-sited shell hole added to the effect, and the Serjeants managed to win by a couple of goals".
WIG Wilson's - A Short History of The First Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers in North-West Europe
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Meterik and Schadijk from Google Maps 2026
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