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1945-04-23
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location Xanten (area), Germany
Entry Two women apprehended by "A" Coy. Former clerks with 35 Fliegen Coy 6 Gruppe GAF. Disposed of at PW cage. Allegations of rape by Black soldiers investigated and report forwarded to appropriate Mil Det. Awards: Awarded by French Provisional Government for services in Normandy: Croix de Guerre with Palm Lieut Col A.L. Taffs OBE, " with gilt star Capt P J Prior