1944 - 1949

The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Friday, April 20, 1945
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START LOCATION
MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany


WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
At first light "A" Coy moved forward and occupied the rd jct at 654962 with only light opposition.
At about 0600 hrs "B" Coy moved up through D" Coy and captured the rd and rail crossing at 660966 after some sharp fighting, taking some 20 p.w.s.
Final posns were:-
Bn H.Q. 661959,
"A" Coy 654962,
"B" Coy 660966,
"C" Coy 665964,
"D" Coy 661963.
At 1000 hrs the 2/LINCS launched an attack on KIRCHHUCHTING 6795 from the area 667942.
The Bn supporting arms carried out a diversionary fire plan for the attack.
The remainder of the day was quiet and uneventful.
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pte H Smithey | 14444939 | Researching | |
Pte M J Kelly | 14550802 | Researching | |
Pte K A Heal | 14778803 | Researching | |
Pte W Mcleish | 14806444 | Researching | |
Pte D P Manson | 11262416 | Researching | |
Pte W G Pepperall | 1525063 | Remained at duty. | |
Pte A C Floyd | 14761787 | Wounded in upper leg. |
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