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WILDESHAUSEN Friday 13 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: WILDESHAUSEN End Location: WILDESHAUSEN D-Day+ 311 13 April 1945 During the morning there was intermittent shelling of the town and several O.Rs were wounded. At 1020 hrs the enemy launched a counter attack down the line of the rly from 472793 and from 467784 simultaneously on "D" Coy in posn in the sta area. Fd Arty followed by Med Arty dispersed the attack from the WEST before it had time to form up properly. The attack down the rly was shelled by Fd Arty and smoke was fired at fairly close range. 3 P.W. captured came from 7/2/115 P.G.R. and from their statements, enemy casualties were at least 1 Offr ORs killed and 3 wounded. The remainder of the enemy withdrew in some confusion and at great speed, harassed by Fd and Med Arty fire. During the afternoon the town was bombed by Spitfires as far as we could see, killing 1 and wounding 4 ORs and writing off 1 Carrier. During the afternoon "C" Coy cleared the houses in the area 480788, inflicting several casualties on the enemy. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Friday 13 April 1945 Private ERIC MATTHEW BULMAN 14658481 13/04/1945 20 BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY Private KENNETH WILLIAM GANDERTON 14737913 13/04/1945 19 BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY Private DAVID SHANKLAND HOUSTON 3184584 13/04/1945 37 BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY Private JOHN ROGERS 14278185 13/04/1945 21 BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY Private LIONEL WHITEHEAD 14751815 13/04/1945 19 BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

OVERLOON Monday 20 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: OVERLOON End Location: VENRAIJ D-Day+ 167 20 November 1944 Recce parties left for the WEVERSLO area just to the West of VENRAIJ during the morning. Being the last Bn in the Bde to move, we had great difficulty in finding enough cover. Eventually locations were as follows:- HQ 756257, A Coy 762254, B Coy 755245, D Coy 763247 and S Coy 743263. The wet afternoon was spent in settling in. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Monday 20 November 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

KASTENRAIJ Wednesday 29 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: KASTENRAIJ End Location: KASTENRAIJ D-Day+ 176 29 November 1944 The 2nd-in-Comd and Coy Comds recced the new Bn area. In the late afternoon B Coy moved into WANSSUM on the West of the MOLENBEEK relieving a Coy of 1st Norfolks, to assist the RUR in clearing the WANSSUM - HELLING pocket. The remainder of the Bn received orders to move the next day. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Wednesday 29 November 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

MEUSE ESCAUT CANAL Monday 18 September 1944 Next Next Start Location: MEUSE ESCAUT CANAL Google Maps End Location: LILLE ST HUBERT D-Day+ 104 18 September 1944 Recces were made for assault crossing of MEUSE ESCAUT Canal by 9 Br Inf Bde. Tracks arrived in Bn area at 1700 hrs. At 1800 hrs orders were received for the Bn to conc near the river in the area LILLE ST HUBERT and to provide carrying and rowing parties for 2 RUR and 2 LINCOLNS who were to be assault Bns during this crossing. Major RC Macdonald arrived to take over the appointment of 2i/c. Infantry carrying assault boats in preparation for crossing the Meuse-Escaut canal at Lille-St Hubert, 19 September 1944 (IWM) Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Monday 18 September 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

GEIJSTEREN Thursday 21 December 1944 Next Next Start Location: GEIJSTEREN End Location: METERIK D-Day+ 198 21 December 1944 Today the Bn moved to the METERIK area and we handed over our old area to the S Lan R. (South Lancs Regt) Billets in the new area, where we are to spend Xmas, are rather a mixed bag but will no doubt soon be put right. The Bn moved to new area in TCV's with the exception of D Coy who went by march route from VENRAIJ. A Coy at SCHADIJK and S Coy at X rds 812178 are rather separated from the remainder who are all at METERIK. A Coy however are quite happy and it is hoped to be possible to move S Coy in with other Coys in the village. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 21 December 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

GRUBBENVORST Saturday 13 January 1945 Next Next Start Location: GRUBBENVORST End Location: GRUBBENVORST D-Day+ 221 13 January 1945 A quiet night. Bad visibility sometimes as restricted as 1000 yards hindered observed shooting and the OPs. In the morning the heavy guns attempted to range on 912152, which was a suspected admin area but observation of shot was extremely difficult and they eventually gave up. Medium guns during the day did a shoot onto the Regimental Rear Admin Area just South of STRAELEN. Clouds of white smoke were seen coming from the area. The Fd Arty engaged enemy movement 916187. Some shelling at 8914 during the morning otherwise a quiet day. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Saturday 13 January 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

ST HUBERT Wednesday 4 October 1944 Next Next Start Location: ST HUBERT End Location: ST HUBERT D-Day+ 120 4 October 1944 Bn training. Several German rifle ranges were found, and are to be used by Coys. Patrols as usual. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Wednesday 4 October 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

GEIJSTEREN Sunday 17 December 1944 Next Next Start Location: GEIJSTEREN End Location: GEIJSTEREN D-Day+ 194 17 December 1944 A great deal of air activity over the Bn area during the day, some of it being enemy aircraft, which did drop bombs some distance away during the day. Two snipers were posted in the house at 845290 but saw very little movement - none of it fresh news. In the evening one sentry of 12 Pl B Coy reported hearing movement but a patrol of two secs went out into the area of the movement but could find nothing. RA fired several targets during the day. OPs had less than usual to report. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 1 Sunday 17 December 1944 Private THOMAS CONNOLLY 14211073 17/12/1944 21 VENRAY WAR CEMETERY Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

Thursday 30 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: End Location: D-Day+ 177 30 November 1944 The Bn moved at 1000 hrs to the new area except for B Coy which remained in WANSSUM. The move was completed by 1500 hrs and locations were as follows :- Bn HQ 808274, A Coy ZANDHOEK 814249, D Coy OOSTRUM 808271, S Coy OORLOO 821250. During the previous night the Suffolks had assaulted the KASTEEL at 834299 but had found it clear of enemy. During the afternoon one Coy of the RUR failed to clear the WANSSUM - HELLING pocket from the South. At 2200 hrs the pocket was stonked by 2" and 3" mortars. Casualties for month of Nov - Killed Officers Nil Other Ranks 6 Wounded Officers Nil Other Ranks 15 Missing Officers Nil Other Ranks 1 Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 30 November 1944 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

IBBENBUREN Saturday 19 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: IBBENBUREN End Location: IBBENBUREN D-Day+ 347 19 May 1945 The RSM held a drill parade for 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' Coys at 0930 hrs on the football field. The Commanding Officer inspected 'HQ' Coy billets including PRI, QM and Sjts' Mess during the morning. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Saturday 19 May 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

IBBENBUREN Tuesday 15 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: IBBENBUREN End Location: IBBENBUREN D-Day+ 343 15 May 1945 Nothing to report. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Tuesday 15 May 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

DORTMUND Thursday 31 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: DORTMUND End Location: DORTMUND D-Day+ 359 31 May 1945 Bn busy settling and taking over from the Americans. Casualties:- Killed - NIL and NIL. Wounded - NIL and NIL. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 31 May 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts