Jour J+

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21 décembre 1944

Today the Bn moved to the METERIK area and we handed over our old area to the S Lan R. (South Lancs Regt)

Billets in the new area, where we are to spend Xmas, are rather a mixed bag but will no doubt soon be put right.

The Bn moved to new area in TCV's with the exception of D Coy who went by march route from VENRAIJ.

A Coy at SCHADIJK and S Coy at X rds 812178 are rather separated from the remainder who are all at METERIK.

A Coy however are quite happy and it is hoped to be possible to move S Coy in with other Coys in the village.

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"A great piece of luck befell the Battalion at Christmas, for on the 21st we were withdrawn to Meterik for a rest. After Holy Communion on Christmas morning a truly magnificent dinner was served by the Serjeants; beer flowed freely, and the Second-in-Command (in the absence of the Commanding Officer) went round the Companies to greet them. Thus we were able to maintain the traditional Christmas ritual, even to the inevitable Serjeants-Officers football match in the afternoon, as always a sight worth seeing. A well-sited shell hole added to the effect, and the Serjeants managed to win by a couple of goals".

WIG Wilson's - A Short History of The First Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers in North-West Europe

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Thursday

21 décembre 1944

Blessé ce jour-là

			Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie
			Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream
			Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel
			Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts