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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
Wednesday, March 28, 1945
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START LOCATION
REES, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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HALDERN, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Preparation for the attack on HALDERN.
Patrols were sent out at midday and found HALDERN unoccupied.
The Bn moved at 1600 hrs and was settled in the "F" Echelon transport by 1900 hrs.
The 2 LINCOLNS passed through.
Orders were given at 2100 hrs for the move forward to capture WERTH 1558.
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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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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