D-Day+

OPs saw movement mostly at 1050 and 0951.

A considerable amount of civilian movement was also seen round the farms on the EAST bank of the river.

One section of German soldiers were seen at 094513 and engaged by 33 Fd Regt and also by 3 inch mortars.

The steam tram was seen in the area of HALDERN 1153.

The enemy were seen to be occupying positions in REES itself and also constructing positions both EAST and WEST of the town near the river bank.

During the day a number of RE officers, and a few high ranking officers visited the OPs and looked across the river.