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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Monday, March 12, 1945

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START LOCATION

WINNEKENDONK

FINISH LOCATION

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APPELDORN, Germany

WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

The Bn arrived shortly aver 0830 hrs and by 1030 hrs was completely established in positions as follows:-


Bn HQ at 059491,

A Coy HUSEN 086501,

B Coy 072505, C Coy 075503,

D Coy in reserve at 065487.


One platoon from B Coy was in position at REESERSCHANZ 074513 during the day and the position was occupied by the whole Coy at night.


OPs were established at various points covering the whole front. During the afternoon enemy movement was seen in the area of van WILLICHSHOF 095511.

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