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1944-09-25
Regiment 4th Wiltshire
Location Netherlands
Entry Stong patrols occupying X rds (6968) and posn on road to the N without opposition, where coys were eventually established. B coy push down road to occupy BEMMEL sta (707673) finding the road had been hurriedly evacuated leaving behind 7 x 7.5 mm guns, and a large amount of equipment. C and D coys move fwd of rly to line of road 716676 - 718672 in the village of RESSEN where they dig in and occupy defensive posn. By last light 129 Bde are relieved by 69 Bde from 50 Div. Bn relieved by 6 GREEN HOWARDS conc in area of X rds (6967) where they had previously been held up.