| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Mook, Netherlands |
| Entry | 0545hrs. Very heavy arty and 4.2" mortar "Stonk" on DYKE 28 from 744502 to 741495 - enemy reaction slight. 0600hrs. C Coy recce patrol Lt Over and 2 ORs to examine BOERSTEEG 7854 SCHILDBROOK 7858 and AA site reported at 794555. Report:- Furthest pt reached 775549 - enemy in strength in area just WEST of BOERSTEEG. MG and patrol dogs prevented deeper penetration. Bn to be relieved by 7 Hamps - Bn HQ. D Coy by day, remainder of Bn by night. Bn to return to area MOOK. 1430hrs Bn HQ in posn in MOOK 719519 1845hrs. D Coy in posn 712519. 2359hrs. Relief complete A Coy est 717525, C Coy 722516, S Coy 715518. |
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