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1945-04-15
| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Lokeren 3784 & Goch, Belgium & Netherlands |
| Entry | 0400: The second rail party under the command of Major A.W.S. Hooley left ST PIETERS STA GHENT for GOCH 9030, arriving at approx 1400 hrs. 1230: The Road Party left the staging area SOUTH of GOCH 9030 for RAHDEN 6027. The RHINE was crossed at XANTEN. 2200: The Bn Road Party arrived at RAHDEN 6027, where it was joined by the first rail party which had moved independently from GOCH 9030 in R.A.S.C. tpt. The whole division was concentrated in this area before moving up into the line on the 3 BRIT CORPS sector. Reference to Appendices: B/3 REF MAP N.W EUROPE 1:250,000 WALCHREN - AMSTERDAM SHT No 2A and 3A. |
