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Monday
19 March 1945
Start Location:
APPELDORN
End Location:
NDR MORMTER
D-Day+
286
19 March 1945
The Bn moved to the forward positions in NDR MORMTER.
Bn HQ to 069504, and Coys to 068512, 075514 and 082508 at night.
Owing to future operations it was essential to stop any enemy coming across the river, and standing patrols 200 yards apart lined the bank of the river at night.
Smoke was laid and visibility was nil.
During the night 4 enemy were found lying up in a haystack. They had been there over 24 hours and were getting ready to re-cross the river. Identification was of 3 Coy 7 Para Eng Bn. This was the first identification of 7 Para Div.
Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts)
Died on this day =
1
Monday
19 March 1945
0
Wounded on this day =
Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie | ||||
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream | ||||
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel | ||||
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts |
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