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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
Tuesday, April 03, 1945
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START LOCATION
GROENLO, Holland
FINISH LOCATION
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ENSCHEDE, Holland
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
A quiet morning.
At 1200 hrs advance parties left for ENSCHEDE, where we took over the NORTHERN exits of the town, with the 2 RUR on the Right.
The Bn arrived shortly after 1800 hrs and was settled in by last light in the positions left by 2 R. WARWICK Regt.
A quiet and peaceful night.
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DIED ON THIS DAY
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