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1945-05-24
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Brelingen, Germany
Entry 1800hrs. One civilian killed, five burnt by Flame thrower during burning of Nazi literature in MELLENDORF. 1900hrs. 40 Polish girls from HANOVER take part in "HQ" Coy Dance in village hall BRELINGEN - prepared for occasion by German labour.