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1945-01-17
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Gangelt, Germany
Entry [17-19] Bn prepare to relieve 6th Bn Cameronians (52 Div) preparatory to further moves 12 Corps (7 Armd Div-43 Div-52 Div) attacking to clear "triangle" formed by MAAS-ROER rivers. Bn (i) To relieve 6 Cameronians after capture of BREBEREN-7773. (ii) To capture UETTERATH 8770. Under comd ;- 3 Sqn 4 Gren Gds - 468 Bty RA - Pl MMG "A" Coy 8 Mx - Tp 235 A/Tk. D Coy 4 Som LI (for first phase only).