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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, April 18, 1945
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START LOCATION
HAPSTEDT, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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HAPSTEDT, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Just before first light Lt WEST and patrol managed to remove about two thirds of the block but had to withdraw when light came.
At 0600 hrs the 2/LINCS attack started, but they were held up by the enemy covering the rd block for about two hrs.
Eventually they captured STUHR 6872 in the evening.
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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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Private | RAYMOND EWART | MIDDLETON | 14710793 | 19 | BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY |
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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