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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
Saturday, December 23, 1944
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METERIK
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METERIK
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Another cold day.
The Div Comd, Major General Whistler talked to the Bde in the morning.
There was a generous allotment of seats for Cinema shows in METERIK and HORST.
Capt LW McKay arranged a Bn Variety Concert in METERIK which was a great success.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
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Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google Maps 2026
Photo:
Major General 'Bolo' Whistler
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