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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Monday, December 25, 1944

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WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Christmas Day.


Holy Communion for C of E at HORST Cinema 0800 hrs and for C of S at 1100 hrs at Bn HQ.


Xmas dinner was served for the men, a huge and most appetising meal, including turkey, pork and apple sauce, and plum pudding and plenty of beer.


The 2nd in Comd visited all Coys and said a few words to each in turn and drank their health.


The CO had been away to Paris but returned in time to take part in the Officers and Sgts soccer match which ended in a victory for the Sgts of 3 goals to one. Lt Col JFM Macdonald and Major AJ Rennie came to watch the match.


Publication of 1/KOSB OO No.2 (C/Attack Role) Appx D (below)

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