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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, February 17, 1945
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START LOCATION
LOUVAIN (Leuven) Belgium
FINISH LOCATION
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LOUVAIN (Leuven) Belgium
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Trg as usual. Capt (QM) Lymers came to the Bn as QM. Capt JW Lewin having broken his leg while proceeding on leave to the UK.
Night river crossing exercise by "A" & "B" Coys.
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:
QM Jack 'Jock' Lewin QM, pictured centre on back row.
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