| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | N of Elst, Netherlands |
| Entry | Few enemy patrols observed during day. 1600hrs. OP est at railway crossing in "D" Coy area. Occasional shells fell in Bn area. "D" Coy patrols covered area in front of enemy posn, Recced WOOD at 716738. Enemy set fire to haystack and occupied X Rds 712734. SOS was brought on it and lifted to WOOD at 0200hrs. Fighting patrol reported going to within 60x of enemy posn, were fired on at this range by MGs. They returned fire and then withdrew safely. No prisoners. |
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