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1945-03-19
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location Xanten (area), Germany
Entry Bank Group Command Post established, establishing communications with river positions. Planning of tracks, control centres etc. 1200hrs. Shelling in C Coy area. Casualties 3389900 Spr Kay A, killed. Q.M. Standing wounded. (Both Q(M) R.E.).. Intermittent shelling throughout day and night. Spandau and mortar fire on river bank.