1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Thursday, May 31, 1945
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DORTMUND, Germany
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DORTMUND, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Bn busy settling and taking over from the Americans. Casualties:- Killed - NIL and NIL. Wounded - NIL and NIL.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
Dortmund is a city in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region. It's known for its Westfalen Stadium, home to the Borussia soccer team. Nearby Westfalen Park is marked by the Florian Tower, with its observation platform. The Dortmund U-Tower is topped by a huge letter U and houses Museum Ostwall’s contemporary art exhibits. Rombergpark botanical garden has local trees and greenhouses with cacti and tropical plants.
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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