| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | E of Mook, Netherlands |
| Entry | 0500hrs. Carrier pl in posn for inter coy change over. (B Coy relieve A Coy. Carrier pl to hold B coy area until relieved by A Coy). 0525hrs. B coy clear of old posn 0530hrs. D Coy recce patrol - Lt Stark and 2 ORs again recce GROESBEEK 7754 - report enemy in greater strength than on penultimate night. Digging reported over large area. Many houses in area reported occupied and 2 MGs located. 1800hrs. Enemy movement at 747505 - 2" mortars engaged and direct hits observed. 1808hrs. Enemy movement at 74845038 - 3" mortars engaged and direct hits observed. 2000hrs. A Coy in posn in previous B Coy area. Relief now complete. |
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