| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | N of Elst, Netherlands |
| Entry | 0510hrs. D Coy Comdr Maj Wheatley captured 5 prisoners single handed and killed 1 of the enemy with a Gren. 4 of the 5 prisoners wounded. Identified as Marine personnel. 0650hrs. D Coy report 8 enemy on ROAD 706734. Lt Roper, A Coy. engaged with bren. Believed a few killed. 0700hrs. Lt Roper killed on patrol in D Coy area. 0945hrs. Enemy tk observed by I.O.P. at 712735 - shelled by arty. 1000hrs. D Coy area being shelled. 1005hrs. B Coy area being shelled. 1200hrs. 60 enemy inf reptd at 715752 - engaged by 3" Mortars. 1400hrs. D Coy report some enemy tks in wood 704728. 1410hrs. Large numbers of enemy inf lining embankment by D Coy area. Enemy engaged by mortars and withdrew NORTHWARDS. 1525hrs. D Coy report tks near level crossing in orchard 707727 - engaged by 5.5 guns. 1840hrs. D Coy report tk at 7008735, approaching from EAST. Identified as a PANTHER. Tk engaged and hit by PIAT and probably hit by arty. |
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