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, May 25, 1945
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START LOCATION
IBBENBUREN, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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IBBENBUREN, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Adjt's drill parade at 1000 hrs on the football field, all Coys attended.
In the evening the Pipe Band beat Retreat - the Div Commander Major General L.G. WHISTLER, CB, DSO attended.
After Retreat an "At Home" was held in the Officers' Mess and was attended by many Officers who have served in the Bn in the past.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
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:
Major General Lashmer Gordon 'Bolo' Whistler. Image credit - Generals.DK