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, May 30, 1945
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START LOCATION
IBBENBUREN, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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DORTMUND, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
The Bn moved by MT to the new area.
The move was completed by 1700 hrs approx and Coys were located as follows:-
'A' Coy 634328;
'B' Coy 564414;
'C' Coy 673382;
'D' Coy 774362;
'S' Coy 616355;
Bn HQ 778363.
The Americans were still occupying the area but were expected to move in a day or two.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
The Battalion moved on the 30th to the new area and took over from the 137th U.S. Infantry Regiment.
Our main tasks in the new area are the guarding of allied ex-prisoners of war and displaced persons and keeping order in the area generally. This is a strenuous business and about 60 to 70 per cent. of the Battalion are on duty all day and night.
Borderers Chronicle September 1945
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
Map:
Google Maps 2026
Photo:
Group photo taken on the banks of the Dortmund Canal. From Tom Mabin's collection.