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1945-04-01
Regiment 4th Wiltshire
Location Netherlands
Entry Advance to LOCHEM behind 4 SOM LI. Bn in posn in woods S of LOCHEM in afternoon. Bn attack on LOCHEM from south at 2300 hrs. Little opposition. NOTE: On arrival into posns during afternoon IO phoned comd of LOCHEM garrison calling upon him to surrender. The request was refused.