| Instructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence
Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1.
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WAR DIARY or INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY |
Army Form C.2118 |
| Unit: 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards | ||
| Month and Year: October 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. J.E. Swetenham |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Night 10.10.44 - Enemy attack on GEFFEN. This attack was preceded by mortar and arty stonks on RUNROT 4350 and GEFFEN 4251 between 2200 and 2230 hrs. The assault began at 2230 hrs about 50 Inf approaching the village along the rd from the South towards the rd junc at 429518. Sec 1 RB was forced to withdraw to the rd junc but the tk tp (3rd tp 'A' Sqn) fwd of this rd junc retained its posn. Shortly afterwards another party adv from SW along the South of the rly followed by a 3rd party along the line towards rd junc 429419 opposite the church. Both these attacks were caught by D.Fs and suffered heavy casualties making no impression on the two 1 RB pln posns. Close fighting in the village continued for about 30 mins, after which slight infiltration and movement on the outside continued for about two hours. By 0200 hrs A Coy 1 RB reported the sit fully restored and all quiet. Further investigation at first light resulted in capture of 7 POW, 12 dead and much equipment incl one complete mortar detachment. POW stated the attack was carried out by one Bn of 745 Regt. |
Source: Joris Nieuwint, The Battlefield Explorer, transcribing: Hans Houterman.
Disclaimer: This War Diary is based on its original, but typos might be corrected. Locations are calculated, so might not be in the correct place. For historical research, always check the originals.
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