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, January 17, 1945
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START LOCATION
GEIJSTEREN
FINISH LOCATION
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GEIJSTEREN
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
During the morning 2 RUR relieved 2 Lincolns on our Left.
During the day RA engaged enemy mortars at 9217 ad 9216 and targets in LOMM and 9115.
Poor visibility restricted vision of OPs who saw only occasional movement at 9014, 9016 and 9017.
In the evening one 88mm gun fired from VELDEN area, and some slight vehicle movement seen and heard at 9015.
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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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