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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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KIA ce jour-là

1

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RANK
First Name
Surname
Service Number
AGE
Memorial
Grave Marker
Lance Corporal
ARTHUR
BROOKES
5116486
29
HANOVER WAR CEMETERY

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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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