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BREMEN, Germany Friday 27 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: BREMEN, Germany End Location: DELMENHORST D-Day+ 325 27 April 1945 At 0700 hrs Recce parties set off under the 2nd in Command to the DELMENHORST area. The Bn arrived just after 1200 hrs to relieve the 1st GORDON HIGHLANDERS of 51st (H) DIV. Relief was completed by 1630 hrs and the Bn disposns were as follows:- Bn H.Q. 602960, "A" Coy 605966, B" Coy 599967, "C" Coy 614964, "D" Coy 601965. During the late afternoon patrols went out to the area and found BUNGERHOF clear of enemy and a crater in the main rd at 606977 and the bridge at 601989 Field blown. A "D" Coy patrol went out to the area 601989 and brought in 1 Offr and 47 O.R.s. P.W. They were all G.A.F. Ground Staff and could give us no recent infm at all. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Friday 27 April 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

SMAKT Tuesday 17 October 1944 Next Next Start Location: SMAKT End Location: SMAKT D-Day+ 133 17 October 1944 During the morning rifle Coys were constantly and accurately mortared, shelled and Nebelwerfered. Few casualties caused. Coys spent all day in improving their slit trenches, which were not as yet very habitable. 2/Lt Simpson of A Coy took out a small patrol to the railway and then back by way of the orchard 798318 where they found two dead Germans. They also saw two of the enemy walking northwards along the railway line in the area 798318. B Coy sent out a patrol towards the railway but the patrol leader Cpl Pritchard was killed while observing from the railway. C Coy sent out a patrol which observed from the railway between 797329 and 798324. They observed three houses occupied by the enemy, one of which was flying a red cross flag, and looked rather like an OP. During the afternoon B Coy had sent out a patrol to recce the stream and bridge at 793313. After three attempts to approach, they had to withdraw owing to accurate mortar fire. This was the worst shelling and mortaring the Bn has experienced so far. Sixteen of our Shell and Mortar Reps were dealt with by the Artillery. During the night contact was made with 3 Recce Regt on the left and with 2 RUR on left right. A Coy patrol reported Schu mines on the level crossing and heard voices in the village. B Coy sent a patrol out to orchard at 796310 via the bridge and the houses. There were no enemy there. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Tuesday 17 October 1944 Corporal WALTER FREDERICK PRITCHARD 3186572 17/10/1944 32 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

LILLE ST HUBERT Tuesday 19 September 1944 Next Next Start Location: LILLE ST HUBERT Google Maps End Location: ACHEL D-Day+ 105 19 September 1944 H hour was 2400 hrs and the two assault Bns made a successful crossing of the river. Some mortar and MG fire was directed on the crossing places, and the parties provided by the Bn received casualties. Lieut JW Skelly and approx 7 ORs were wounded. 2 ORs were killed. At approx 0430 hrs the Bn was ordered to start crossing the canal on 2 LINCOLN's (the rt bn) front where enemy opposition was strongest. Coys crossed in the order A, C, B, D. The first task of the two fwd Coys was to protect the right flank of 2 LINCOLNS who had suffered considerable casualties during the crossing. The Bn was fortunate in completing its crossing under cover of a heavy ground mist and suffered very few casualties. The advance was continued at about 0700 hrs with right C Coy and left A Coy, the first objective being the rly line crossing the main rd running NORTH from the canal at 427960. The Plan was to establish a firm base on the rly line with A and C Coys, and then to adv with D Coy up to the village of ACHEL 4297. Opposition from MGs sited with good fields of fire over open ground was encountered and the two fwd Coys had some casualties. Lieut BL Taylor (sp) of A Coy was killed. (Lt Rex Taylor) The advance to the rly line was slow and support from arty and mortars was called for on several occasions. B Coy provided a right flank guard to C Coy in their final attack and D Coy was pushed through between A and C with the HALT 426960 as objective. By 1330 hrs fwd Coys were established on the rly line, and shortly after that time infm was received that an armoured thrust was expected from the NORTH. The Bn therefore remained on the rly line. At 1600 hrs infm was received that the armd thrust would not now materialize and the Bn was ordered to push on to ACHEL. Further opposition from MGs from the right flank was encountered, and the mortar pl put down an effective smoke screen. Under cover of this D Coy entered the SOUTH of ACHEL and by nightfall the Bn was established with two Coys B and D in the SOUTHERN half of ACHEL, and A and C Coys with Bn HQ in the area of the HALT. Patrols during the night found that the enemy had withdrawn. 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 Tuesday 19 September 1944 Private ROBERT BAYLES 3193977 19/09/1944 28 LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY Private HARRY LLEWELYN 1537711 19/09/1944 26 LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY Private JOHN PROCTOR STEVENSON 2764261 19/09/1944 24 LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY Lieutenant REX LEONARD TAYLOR 295528 19/09/1944 24 LEOPOLDSBURG 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

SMAKT Sunday 19 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: SMAKT End Location: OVERLOON D-Day+ 166 19 November 1944 During the morning the 2nd East Yorks took over from us. By 1330 hrs the take over was completed, and the Bn settled into posns just East of OVERLOON. Disposns were the same as from Nov 9 - 14th. The remainder of the day was quiet, and was spent in general maintenance. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Sunday 19 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

DELMENHORST Saturday 28 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: DELMENHORST End Location: DELMENHORST D-Day+ 326 28 April 1945 Patrols during darkness found HORST 592995 clear of enemy. Otherwise a quiet day. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Saturday 28 April 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

Sunday 1 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: End Location: D-Day+ 299 1 April 1945 Another day of rest. Easter Sunday was celebrated with a Church Parade for all denominations at 1030 hrs and then a march past with the Pipe Band in attendance. Brigadier G.D. Renny took the salute. There were Holy Communion Services at 1130 hrs and 1200 hrs for members of the Church of Scotland and the Church of England respectively. In the afternoon Brigadier G.D. Renny came to say goodbye to the Bn before going to take over 156 Bde in 52nd Division. Brigadier J.S. Kempster came as our Brigadier. A/Brigadier WFS Kempster (centre) of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry From 9 British Infantry Brigade in WW2 Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) " Lt. Col. G.D. Renny, after recovering from his wounds, was later promoted to Brigadier and took command of 156 Brigade and consequently my Dad got to work with him. He also provided a reference for my Father when he left the army and which I still have in his papers" . Andrew Dorrity, son of Capt Anthony Dorrity Died on this day = 0 Sunday 1 April 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

DELMENHORST Thursday 3 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: DELMENHORST End Location: DELMENHORST D-Day+ 331 3 May 1945 Major G.E. BARKER as acting second in command went to IBBENBUREN to recce the future Bn area. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 3 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

ST ANTONIS Thursday 9 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: ST ANTONIS End Location: OVERLOON D-Day+ 156 9 November 1944 Bn moved to OVERLOON area and was settled in by 1200 hrs. The Bn had tactical posns and in most cases a separate billetting area. Locations were as follows:- Tactical alarm posns Bn HQ 771324. A Coy 772325. B Coy 776328. C Coy 770328. D Coy 777334. Billetting area as follows:- Bn HQ same. A Coy 767329. B Coy 763333. C Coy same. D Coy 765334. S Coy from 756334 to 762334. One Pl of C Coy went out as protection and linkbetween C Sqn 3 Recce Regt and the Bn. They had a quiet night except for an occasional enemy MG firing at random in various different directions from the area of the tall poplars South East of theMOLENBEEK, and just North of the Steel Factory. The Padre, Rev W.I.G. Wilson was posted away pending a staff appointment after having been with the Bn for over four years. The new Padre is the Rev E.S. Eastman . Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 9 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

GEIJSTEREN Thursday 14 December 1944 Next Next Start Location: GEIJSTEREN End Location: GEIJSTEREN D-Day+ 191 14 December 1944 The enemy were thought to have crossed the MEUSE in the GEIJSTEREN area in the early morning. At 0615 trip flare went up at 823303 whereupon B Coy stood to, and at 0645 the sound of a motor boat was heard, but nothing further happened. At daylight a patrol went up to the area of the flare and found a number of enemy propaganda leaflets lying about, one schmeisser magazine and one stick grenade, all of which were not there on the previous day. Shortly after 2000 hrs a Dutchman swam the MEUSE and came into C Coy area. He was brought in and gave some valuable information before going back to higher formation. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 14 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

METERIK Wednesday 27 December 1944 Next Next Start Location: METERIK End Location: METERIK D-Day+ 204 27 December 1944 In the morning Coy and Pl Comds recced the new area. In the afternoon a cross country run was held just north of METERIK, some 2½ miles in length. D Coy secured the first two places, Major GE Barker coming in first, and won the race. In the evening the Sgts' Mess held their Xmas dinner in HQ Coy Dining Hall. The CO 2IC, Adjt and Coy Comds were invited to the dinner, the remaining officers being invited in later, and a hilarious evening ensued. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Wednesday 27 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

IBBENBUREN Monday 21 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: IBBENBUREN End Location: IBBENBUREN D-Day+ 349 21 May 1945 The evening saw the opening of a cinema which was named the 'CALEY'. Two shows were given nightly except Thursday when there was an ENSA show. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Monday 21 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

OVERLOON Tuesday 14 November 1944 Next Next Start Location: OVERLOON End Location: SMAKT D-Day+ 161 14 November 1944 The take over began before first light when we took over exposed fwd posns and standing patrols thought to be under enemy observation. HQ opened at 783323 at 1100 hrs. The take over was completed by 1415 hrs. Cpl Drummond of C Coy was killed by a sniper in the Farm at 794328. The patrols were similar to those done by 2 Lincs the night before, that is D Coy standing patrol, by day and night at 797316 and C Coy Recce patrol to area of Steel Factory. Patrols reported enemy in Farm at 794328. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Geoff Hogg was in a slit trench with Cpl Drummond whom he had known for some time before this incident. Cpl Drummond told Geoff to bail out the water in the trench while he got some straw from a nearby barn to put in the bottom of their trench, making it more comfortable. He thought he would be OK as there had been no reports of enemy activity in the area. He saw Cpl Drummond leave the barn laden with straw under both arms – then fall after hearing rifle shots. Geoff knew there was a sniper about and immediately ran for help zig zagging any snipers that may be out there as he had been trained to do, then dived into bramble bushes cutting himself all over. Smoke was sent into the area where Drummond had fallen but when the stretcher bearers went in, the sniper (who they never found) started firing through the smoke at them without success. Medics looked after Geoff and gave him some brandy. He asked how Drummond was and was told not to worry about him and that he was OK. Died on this day = 1 Tuesday 14 November 1944 Corporal JOHN MCGREGOR DRUMMOND 14214543 14/11/1944 20 OVERLOON WAR CEMETERY Private HENRY SPROAT 14201340 14/11/1944 23 OVERLOON 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