1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Wednesday, May 09, 1945
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IBBENBUREN, Germany
FINISH LOCATION
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IBBENBUREN, Germany
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Quarter Guards have now commenced.
A guard is also provided at the Hospital, IBBENBUREN, which contains German wounded PW.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
In April 1945, the hospital in Ibbenbüren (historically referenced as the local town hospital or St. Elisabeth Hospital) served as a critical focal point for treating casualties during the intense fighting between British advancing forces (such as the 53rd Welsh Division and the Monmouthshire Regiment) and German defensive positions along the Teutoburg Forest and canal ridges.
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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KIA ce jour-là
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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Blessé ce jour-là
WIA
Image | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google Maps 2026
Photo:
Only photo of Ibbenburen Hospital we could find was on an old post card for sale on Ebay.