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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
JUNE TO AUGUST
1945
Dealing with POWs and displaced persons in the aftermath of the War. Regimental duties in Germany.
*This is a work in progress summary of the Bttn after the War is over and compiled from various sources as and when we find them
Date | Location of main body | Summary |
|---|---|---|
01 June 1945 | Marl-Recklinghausen-Waltrop, Germany | Various POW Guard duties. Cpl Penman died on this day. |
11 June 1945 | Germany | Pte E F Hayden was killed |
19 June 1945 | Haltern, Germany | Cpl Chelley is killed by friendly-fire |
13 July 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | Two men died on this day |
18 July 1945 | Germany | Cpl Bowling dies in the UK |
21 July 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | Swimming competition |
01 August 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | Minden Day celebrations |
04 August 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | Swimming gala |
09 August 1945 | Recklinghausen, Germany | Pte A Smith dies in UK |
11 August 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | Brigade Sports Meeting |
12 August 1945 | Recklinghausen area, Germany | JT Mabin receives his promotion |
13 August 1945 | En route, Recklinghausen to Deynze via Schijndel, Holland | Bttn are on the move again |
16 August 1945 | Deynze, Belgium | Personnel changes |
19 August 1945 | Deynze, Belgium | Pipes play in Deynze |
26 August 1945 | Deynze, Belgium | Football match against the locals |
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