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1945-03-02
Regiment 30th Royal Berkshire
Location Swolgen, Holland?
Entry 2359. B Coy sent further patrols out after midnight, but they failed to locate the missing boat. En has been very quiet for two days but suddenly roused himself and put over heavy mortar and shell fire on B and C Coys 1500 - 1800 hrs and again at 2130. No cas suffered. Bde Comd called 1500 hrs. B ech moved from HORST to MEERLOO. Weather suddenly cold. Some snow and hail.