1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Saturday, January 20, 1945

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228

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START LOCATION

GEIJSTEREN

FINISH LOCATION

GEIJSTEREN

WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

A quiet night.

As before vehicle movement was heard in the VELDEN area at 0400, and earlier one heavy tracked vehicle was heard moving N.E. from LOMM.

During the day movement was seen at 9015, 9016 and one enemy section moving from barn to trenches at 9117.

Little enemy Arty and mortar fire during the day.

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WAR DIARIES

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
	Private	DOUGLAS	GILLON	14656477	19	WISSENKERKE GENERAL CEMETERY

WOUNDED ON THIS DAY

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