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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Monday, October 02, 1944

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START LOCATION

ST HUBERT

FINISH LOCATION

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ST HUBERT

WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Coys settled themselves in their localities.


The Bn was very well received by the inhabitants. Pte (Ronald) Howes of B Coy was accidentally shot, and was buried at 667443.


Inter-coy patrols as for yesterday.

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES

Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books

Sint Hubert is a village in the Dutch province of North Brabant, in the former municipality of Mill en Sint Hubert. Since 2022 it has been part of the municipality of Land van Cuijk.Wikipedia

CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY

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KIA ce jour-là

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Surname
Service Number
AGE
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Grave Marker
Private
RONALD
HOWES
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MOOK WAR CEMETERY

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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS

Map:

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Photo:

Image: IWM (BU 508) Scenes of jubilation as British troops liberate Brussels, 4 September 1944. Civilians ride on a Sherman tank.

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