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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Friday, March 30, 1945

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START LOCATION

WERTH, Germany

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WERTH, Germany

WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

The Bn did the attack as planned and found that the enemy had gone.


The Bn formed up with positions as follows:-


Bn HQ at 183631 and Coys at 178635, 178628, 188631 and 185635.


The Guards Armd Division passed through the forward Coys shortly after 0900 hrs.


By 1130 hrs the route was opened and the transport came up under Capt Pullman, OC HQ Coy.


While waiting for a bridge to be built Capt Palmer of 33 Fd Regt blew himself up by treading on a schu mine.


The Bn settled down to rest and refitting.

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