1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Sunday, April 01, 1945
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WERTH, Germany
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WERTH, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Another day of rest.
Easter Sunday was celebrated with a Church Parade for all denominations at 1030 hrs and then a march past with the Pipe Band in attendance.
Brigadier G.D. Renny took the salute.
There were Holy Communion Services at 1130 hrs and 1200 hrs for members of the Church of Scotland and the Church of England respectively.
In the afternoon Brigadier G.D. Renny came to say goodbye to the Bn before going to take over 156 Bde in 52nd Division. Brigadier J.S. Kempster came as our Brigadier.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
"Lt. Col. G.D. Renny, after recovering from his wounds, was later promoted to Brigadier and took command of 156 Brigade and consequently my Dad got to work with him. He also provided a reference for my Father when he left the army and which I still have in his papers".
Andrew Dorrity, son of Capt Anthony Dorrity
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
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Photo:
A/Brigadier WFS Kempster (centre) of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. From 9 British Infantry Brigade in WW2