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Friday

29 December 1944

Start Location:

METERIK

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End Location:

GRUBBENVORST

D-Day+

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1stKOSBWarDiary

29 December 1944

The Bn started moving at 0900 hrs and the take over was complete by 1300 hrs, dispositions being as follows :


Bn HQ in GRUBBENVORST -LOTTUM Station 885167,

A Coy HOUTHUIZEN 898178,

B Coy in reserve in area 8617

C Coy at 885162

D Coy 890150

S Coy 888173.


A few mortar bombs landed in A Coy area at midday.


Very poor visibility. Sounds of stakes being driven into the ground were heard at 904154 and a vehicle in the same area during the night.

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Friday

29 December 1944

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Wounded on this day =

Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
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