1944 - 1949

The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Friday, March 30, 1945
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START LOCATION
WERTH, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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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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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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