# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44
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Calgary Highlanders Oct 1944.

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M.F.M. 11A
50m—11-43 (2609)
(H.Q. 1772-09-1050)

SECRET

ORIGINAL
DUPLICATE
TRIPLICATE
(Strike out where not applicable)

*WAR DIARIES*
Appxs Checked
Date 15 Aug 1947

APPx II Missing.

WAR DIARY

OF

THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CA(O)

FROM 1 Oct 44 TO 31 Oct 44

GR L S

CON. SEC. DHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GY.
RECEIVED
2 8 NOV 1944
WAR DIARIES

2 89

VOLUME

APPENDICES 163 TO 11/0

ORIGINAL

OCT 1944 1/2617

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I

WAR DIARIES, C.A.
Instructions for Compilation and Despatch

1. A War Diary is SECRET.

2. The War Diary takes the place of the Historical Record when on active service. (K.R. Can. Para. 1530). Its objects are: to supply authentic material for the history of the unit, and of the force; to furnish a historical record of operations; and to provide data upon which to base improvements in training, equipment, organization and administration.

3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the succeeding month, through the usual channels, to the A.G. 2nd Echelon, wherever that office may be. The triplicate copy may be held by the unit for three months and then forwarded, also through the usual channels, to A.G., 2nd Echelon. In Canada all copies as above are sent through the usual channels to N.D.H.Q.; in England to Canadian Military H.Q.

(i) District Officers Commanding will arrange to forward War Diaries to National Defence Headquarters addressed Director Historical Section, G.S. (War Diaries) with covering roll, in duplicate, showing unit from which received and number of copies in each case; the duplicate roll will be returned as a receipt.

(ii) Formations and Units in the Ottawa Area Command will forward War Diaries direct to National Defence Headquarters (addressed Director Historical Section, G.S. (War Diaries) ).

4. Post-war disposal will be as under:
Original—retained at Ottawa for historical purposes.
Duplicate—to British Record Office for historical purposes.
Triplicate—to unit for custody with unit records.

5. The War Diary will be entered up daily on M.F.M. 11 and rendered monthly in triplicate (Mobn. Instr. for C.M. 1937. App. "C"). Each entry will be initialled by the officer detailed to keep the War Diary, which will be signed at the end of each month by the commander. (F.S.R. Vol. II, Sec. 35, para. 3 iii).

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6. The following should be recorded daily as events occur:

(i) Important orders, instructions, reports, messages or despatches received and issued, and decisions taken. Original documents should be attached as appendices to the original copy of the War Diary; copies should, whenever available, be attached as appendices to the duplicate and triplicate copies of the War Diary.

(ii) Daily map location, employment, movements and dispositions of unit headquarters and of batteries, companies, etc. March tables should be attached as appendices.

(iii) Important movements of officers and matters relating to the duties of each branch of the staff. A complete set of the routine orders and instructions, Part I Orders, issued by the unit during the month should be attached as an appendix to the original copy.

(iv) Detailed account of operations—to include:— Exact hour, location and circumstances of important occurrences. Movements and names of neighbouring units. Commanders of batteries, companies, etc., names of Officers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and (ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activities and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners and trophies captured. Ammunition expended. Factors affecting operations, topographical and climatic. Maps and sketches showing dispositions of batteries, companies, etc., at important phases. The record of communications, both written and verbal, received or despatched during active operations as an appendix. A complete set of the operation orders and instructions issued during the month. Notes on conferences and reports rendered to higher formations, or received from lower formations, as appendices to the original copy.

(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes.

III

(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Reinforcements. Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. should be attached as appendices to the original copy. Copy of Part II Orders should be attached to the triplicate copy only. Changes in organization, stores, transport, etc.

7. It is essential that all copies of both text and appendices are legible. Appendices will be numbered and referenced to the text in the last column of the form. Current issues of any regimental publication should be attached.

8. It will be found convenient at the end of each month, when the War Diary is being completed and the correspondence in unit files for the month is being reviewed and distributed (F.S.R. Vol. I, sec. 171, para. 3) if the material considered to be of historical value in the light of the above is attached as appendices to the original copy of the War Diary, the file title and reference number being entered in conformity with the filing system.

9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, conditions and action.

NOTE: If monthly diary is more than one inch thick, use a second folder. If appendices are bulky, tie folder up with tape or string to make a firm package.

PRESERVE IMPORTANT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR POSTERITY: INSERT THEM AS APPENDICES IN ORIGINAL COPY OF WAR DIARY

THE EXTRACTION AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT.

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IV

UNIT OFFICE FILING SYSTEM
AND RECORDS

"Every office will arrange for the filing and custody of its own correspondence." (F.S.R. Vol. I, Sec. 171.3.)

1. *Titles and Numbering of Files.*

A simple filing system adaptable for use in any military office at home or in the field is illustrated by the "List of File Titles" overleaf.

All documents handled by a unit fall into one or other of the nine categories enumerated, 1 to 9. The titles of the nine main divisions are based on British army operations, organization, administration and the regulations governing. Each title may be broken down into ten component parts or sub-titles, by adding a dash and subsidiary numbers 0 to 9. In turn each of these may be further broken down by adding a second dash and a third digit, and if necessary a third dash and a fourth digit. Thus 4-6-3 might be "Cooking Course at Kingston." According to circumstances, a fighting unit would expand the 1-3 prefix to accommodate all arms and services with which it may be concerned.

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2. *Date reference.*

The method outlined in F.S.R., Vol. II, Appendix IV, will be used for all purposes, *e.g.,* 2 Feb. 40.

3. *Documents for Preservation.*

The monthly review of correspondence (F.S.R. Vol. I, sec. 171.3) is facilitated and future confusion avoided by jacketing the material in "Category ii" (i.e., "no longer required", etc.) to conform with the system.

4. *Correspondence in the Field.*

The functioning of the office of a formation or unit during active operations may be simplified by keeping a log or register of all orders and messages, written or verbal, received or sent during the action. This may conveniently be done by extending the use of the "Field Register of Communications Received or Despatched", (Army Form 2040, F.S.R. Vol. I. sec. 171) to include verbal as well as written orders and messages in chronological order as received or sent.

Time of sending and of receipt are of importance second only to time of event, and should be entered both on the office copy of every field message or other document, and in the log or register. A carbon copy for contemporary reference of the commander or others concerned is desirable.

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A brief precis of written orders, reports and messages, with the sender's number, is sufficient, for they will be kept on file. But particular care is necessary in making entries of times of moves and of verbal orders, reports or conversations, by telephone or otherwise, which in the stress of action, may not otherwise be recorded on paper. In battle, operations messages dealt with by one officer may number over twenty-five per hour for several hours on end.

The record should be kept convenient to the telephone. Entries may be made by a clerk, or by the officer on duty at the telephone.

Such a record is invaluable to the commander in making appreciations of the situation during the action, and in compiling his report on the action afterwards. It is contemporary evidence of the highest quality, and therefore is of the highest historical value, and should be attached as an appendix to the original copy of the War Diary, together with the original documents sent and received.

(Appendix to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F.
22 Nov. 39).

PRESERVE IMPORTANT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR POSTERITY

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VII

LIST OF FILE TITLES

1. *Operations (G.S.) (or Technical Functioning).*
1-0. General.
1-1. Orders.
1-2. Instructions.
1-3. Co-operation and Liaison.
1-4. Intercommunication, sigs., etc.
1-5. Working Parties.
1-6. Scheme of Work.
1-7. }
1-8. } Available for allotment.
1-9. }

2. *Protection. (G.S.)*
2-0. General.
2-1. Guards and Patrols.
2-2. Alarm Posts.
2-3. Field Defences.
2-4. Against air attacks.
2-5. Against A.F.V.
2-6. Gas.
2-7. Defence Schemes.
2-8. } Available for allotment.
2-9. }

3. *Intelligence.*
3-0. General.
3-1. Secrecy. Codes.
3-2. Censorship.
3-3. Enemy forces, Prisoners of war.
3-4. Reports and sketches.
3-5. Maps.
3-6. War diary.
3-7. Weather.
3-8. } Available for allotment.
3-9. }

M.F.M. 11A
56M—11-43 (2635)
H.Q. 1772-39-1638

VIII

4. *Training. (G.S.) (or Technical).*
4-0. General.
4-1. Drill.
4-2. P.T.
4-3. Technical: Musketry, Gun Drill, etc.
4-4. Route Marches.
4-5. Tactical Schemes.
4-6. Courses and Schools.
4-7. Lessons learned and Pamphlets.
4-8. } Available for allotment.
4-9. }

5. *Organization and Administration (A.G.).*
5-0. General.
5-1. Establishments.
5-2. Medical and Sanitation. Dental.
5-3. Inspections. Ceremonial. Visitors.
5-4. Discipline. Police.
5-5. Office.
5-6. Routine Orders.
5-7. }
5-8. } Available for allotment.
5-9. }

6. *Personnel (A.G.).*
6-0. General.
6-1. Officers.
6-2. Strengths, Casualties, Reinforcements
6-3. Part II Orders.
6-4. Chaplains and Welfare.
6-5. Pay. Financial.
6-6. Burials. Effects.
6-7. Honours and Rewards.
6-8. Demobilization and discharge.
6-9. Available for allotment.

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7. *Movements and Quarters. (Q.M.G.).*
7-0. General.
7-1. Moves by road, rail, water, air.
7-2. Employment of transport.
7-3. Reliefs.
7-4. Barracks, Billets, Camps.
7-5. Baths and Laundry.
7-6. Boundaries and areas.
7-7. Traffic.
7-8. } Available for allotment.
7-9. }

8. *Supplies and Maintenace. (Q.M.G.).*
8-0. General.
8-1. Rations, forage, water, disinfectants.
8-2. Petrol and lubricants.
8-3. Fuel and Light.
8-4. Engineer Stores.
8-5. Postal.
8-6. Remounts and Veterinary.
8-7. Canteens, Comforts, and small consignments.
8-8. Printing and Stationery.
8-9. Available for allotment.

9. *Stores. (M.G.O.).*
9-0. General.
9-1. Arms and armament.
9-2. Ammunition.
9-3. Clothing and Necessaries.
9-4. Personal Equipment.
9-5. Unit equipment.
9-6. Vehicles.
9-7. Salvage.
9-8. } Available for allotment.
9-9. }

WAR DIARY JACKET

THE EXTRACTION AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT.

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment) are contained in FS Regs Vol 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**
*OR*
*INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY*
*(Erase heading not required)*

3/19A MFM 11
40/P&S/37 (6

Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal.

**THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CA(O)**

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>APPENDIX TO OCTOBER WAR DIARY 1944<br><br><u>No.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Description</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Original</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Duplicate</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Triplicate</u><br>✓1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Messages&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;t<br>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Part II Orders&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X<br>✓3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bde. Patrol Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Task Tables&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFW 3008/9E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inteligence Summary&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Map Traces&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bde. Mov Orders&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daily News Sheets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>✓10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lett&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**
OR
~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~
*(Erase heading not required)*

M.F.M. 11
40/P & S/37

Original, duplicate and tripli...
forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disp...

The Calgary Highlanders C.A.(O)

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Tac H. 873098</td>
<td>1 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>The enemy's counter-attack having been repulsed by Major Kearn's staunch group, a new day commenced. From 0040 hours on to 0130 hours the front remained quiet in general except for an M.M.G. on Dog Coy's right. The Carriers, fulfilling their role, tied in with Able and Dog Coys. At 0200 hours considerable alarm was caused by a report from Carrier Sgt. Wynder that a tank was threatening to knock out Able Coy. For their part, Able Coy. engaged the tank with Piats at point-blank range. Unfortunately, the tank had slipped into a pocket created by Able Coy and the A/T guns could not be used without endangering our own troops. At 0430 the tank was still active in the area, milling about trying to pin-point Able Coy.<br>In the meantime, liaison with the F.M.R's across the canal was established and maintained by Dog Coy. Along the line of the canal Dog Coy. enjoyed a quiet front. From the spearhead came word around 0500 hours that the enemy tank seemed to have had enough punishment and had withdrawn. Able Coy. enjoyed a momentary lull on its front.<br>In view of the threat to the R.H.C. Start Line, Bde L.O. Fontaine appeared on the scene. He was determined to get up front as early as possible to learn at first hand the exact situation. When he realized that the enemy were still firing in anger, he decided to cool his heels at our H.Q. and wait until an opportune occasion presented itself. He was informed that Able Coy. was holding its objective intact despite direct contact with the enemy and that it was determined to make good Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's promise to Lt.-Col. Ritchie of R.H.C.<br>Although the front was now quiet, the air was tense with excitement. Contact with the Carriers had been broken temporarily during the tank interlude. At 0555 hours, Charlie Coy. reported that they were still dealing with enemy small arms fire. Contact with Carriers and Dog Coy. was still in force. By 0639 hours, there was no new activity and the front had quietened down to a noticeable degree.<br>Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan 'phoned Bde at 0639 hours to request that the R.H.C. carry on as pre-arranged. It became annoyingly evident that the R.H.C. wanted Calgary Highlanders to provide a guaranteed safe approach and passage beyond the Start Line.<br>First indications of their doubt were when they insisted that they be given a new report on the buildings in Able Coy. area showing that they were absolutely unoccupied. This was done. Then, likewise, the buildings in Dog Coy. area had to be rechecked. All this time, the R.H.C. troops were lined up on the Molenheiker-Brecht road. It was now 0700 hours and the Black Watch C.O. and his Company</td>
<td>10<br>k.</td>
</tr>
</table>

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**

OR

~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~

*(Erase heading not required)*

M.P.M. 11
40/P & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Tac H. 873098</td>
<td>1 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Commanders requested that the Company Commanders from our forward Coys should rendez-vous with them at the cross-roads 853093. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan at this stage had had enough R.H.C. procrastination and requested the Brig. to rely on his assurance and order the R.H.C. on to the start line. Proof of the fixity of purpose in Lt.-Col. MadLauchlan's determinatinn to put all else aside in favour of the business on hand was aptly illustrated in his refusal to allow breakfast to be served to Bn H.Q. until the R.H.C. troops had passed by.<br>Once R.H.C. reached the start line, Able and Dog Coys picked up and pulledback to previously occupied positions. At 0900 hours, all Company Commanders came to Bn H.Q. to attend an "O" Group. Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan was beaming as he welcomed his warriors. His warm, winning smile of pleasure was showered on his satellites. Banter and jubilant "hazing" went on for a few minutes and then, with a familiar change-over, the business of war once again became a matter of paramount importance.<br>Briefly, the plans for the activities of the balance of the day consisted in resuming the task interrupted by the "show" of the previous night. That task consisted of reaching and holding the town of Eindhoven. In order to give Able Coy. a rest, the Bn plan assigned Major Kearns company the occupation of the position formerly held by Dog Coy. In turn, Dog Coy. was to exploit the success of the patrol which had reached the distillery, MR 841080, unmolested on the previous day. Baker Coy. was to parallel Dog and, respectively, their first bites were cross-roads 843084 and 844082. Once Baker and Dog Coys had reached these points, Charlie Coy. was to pass through Baker Coy. and take up position at cross-roads 839083. To make sure that everything was clear, the C.O. went over with each Company Commander the role which each Coy. played. Tanks, Arty, M.M.G. and normal Bn supporting arms were tled up for the attack. With a wish of good luck and happy hunting, the C.O. sant the battle team into action.<br>H-hour had been set for 1130 hours but, at the last minute, it was changed to 1200 hours, which resulted in frantic calls being put through to hold up tanks and arty. Punctually, Able and Charlie Coys moved forward, as the tank friends announced fraternizingly,"Little men now moving forward and Rattler right behind." As this sitrep was passed to the C.O., he expressed his satisfaction by, "Good show!"<br>Dog Coy. reported Able at 1220 hours. As yet, Baker Coy. had not moved and word was sent to them to "get cracking". Once again was illustrated the importance</td>
<td>k</td>
</tr>
</table>

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**

OR

~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~

*(Erase heading not required)*

M.P.M. 11
40/F & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate [stamp] be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Tac H. 873098</td>
<td>1 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>which Bn intercommunication played as a vital role in the performance of a set-piece attack. Some difficulty was experienced in reaching Major Ellis' Baker Coy.<br>In the interim, Capt. Mark Tennant, our L.O. in the tank, sent word to the Squadron Commander, who optimistically coloured up the report that Dog Coy. was apparently doing well and that prisoners were on their way back. At this juncture, 1230 hours, Bde 'phoned to tell us there would be a Huddle Green at Tac H in St. Leonard at 1330 hours. At 1313 hours, a correction came through to tell us it would be a Huddle Red. As Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan could not leave his Tac H while the "show" was on, Major Robinson and the I.O. went to the "O" Group. It was agreed that Calgary Highlanders would signal success with code word "Airedale".<br>Meanwhile, the carefully thought-out plan of the C.O. began to unfold itself slowly and semi-magically. Arty and the tanks had a field day and shoots and manoeuvres were clicking like book-drills. Due to some confusion, there evolved considerable discussion with Charlie Coy. as to whether it was actually moving. Finally, at 1348 hours, they did move. From the tanks came the words, "Sardines are doing job on distillery."<br>By this time, Baker and Able Coys were on their objectives. Despite being shot at by bazookas, our men took more prisoners. Arty engaged the distillery and reported a satisfactory shoot. Baker Coy. having reached its objective, Charlie Coy. swung through on its way to its objective.<br>From 1435 until 1530 hours, Bde kept after us for company locations. Finally, Dog Coy. reported "Rye Airedale" at 1443 hours and Charlie Coy., "Airedale" at 1530 hours. Once again, in eagerness of pursuit, one Coy. had overshot its objective, clearing the village of Locht, securing not only what was to have been the start line for the Camerons of Canada's start line but also their objective!<br>While Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was endeavouring to fulfill the Brigadier's request and produce all "Airedale", the Camerons of Canada appeared on the scene in large bunches. Once again, the C.O. could not split himself and politely but firmly kept on with the task on hand. Fus. M.R. passed through our lines to establish contact with S. Sask. R. General sitrep on our front from 1900-2000 hours was summarized as "quiet".<br>As soon as possible after success, consolidation and reorganisation were effected. The Company Commanders came in to a meeting. The day's events were discussed</td>
<td>L</td>
</tr>
</table>

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**

OR

~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~

*(Erase heading not required)*

M.F.M. 11
40/P & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate -be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Tac H 873098</td>
<td>1 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>at length and the C.O. registered his pleasure in no unmistakable manner.<br>While the Company Commanders were there a contact patrol programme came in from Bde and we were able to tie in the whole patrol with the carriers and four scouts. Patrolling was extraordinarily difficult, due to the presence of the 6 Bde, the Fus. M.R. and other units. In spite of that, the Bn area was kept tidy and traffic arteries maintained.<br>The carrier patrol passed through Able and Baker companies and the Fus. M.R. The latter were not at the pre-arranged R.V. Dog Coy., working with the scouts, devised a neat local patrol. Two scouts crossed the canal to the south side. There was nothing to be seen. Calling out "Bob" and hearing "Hope" in reply was the signal for the scouts to return and a listening patrol was sent across the canal. At 2225 hours, Charlie Coy. reported it could use Shelldrake. To help him, Major Bruce MacKenzie sent in a model morept. Major Campbell expressed his admiration at the accuracy of the report. At 2230 hours, Dog Coy. was still being mortared. Local patrols continued to report no enemy encountered.<br>The day closed with the situation well in hand. A scrutiny of the battlefield showed hunting had been very good and our casualties very light.<br><br>Weather:- Bright and sunny, typical Indian<br>Summer. Full moon at night.<br>Visibility:- Very good</td>
<td>ℓ<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>3<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>4.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>Liaison patrols were maintained throughout the night and up to 0400 hours in the morning. Units to be contacted were the F.M.R.and the Camerons of Canada, of the 6th Bde, also R. de M. of the 5th. The scouts assisted in patrolling locally and the only sound of warfare heard was that of an M.G. Apart from that, the patrols unanimously categorized the situation as quiet and all clear.<br>At 0510 hours, Col. Stott's S.S.R's went through our lines on their way to the front. Prisoners of war began to parade past their recently-held positions.<br>At 1100 hours, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, Major S.O. Robinson, Adj. (Capt.) C. Dore and the I.O. proceeded to Bde to attend a conference. Lt.-Col. Bibeau, R. de M., could not stay because the exigencies of the situation on his front</td>
<td>10<br>3</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>would not permit it. Brigadier McGill explained the main features of the big plot. In view of the fact that Arnhem Bridgehead was gone, our forces were now in contact on the south side Helneider. They were established in a reasonably tight formation. The Polish Div., which we had seen crossing the Turnhout Canal on 30 Sep, had gone through Ryckeversel, up north to the Dutch border. They engaged in something strongly resembling a battle and emerged triumphantly, having captured some bridges intact.<br>As far as our own front was concerned, everything depended on the opposition which the 6th Bde met in Eindhoven, Brasschaet and Camp de Brasschaet. It was felt that the result of the thrust would resemble the case of Ryckeversel, which had been the hub of defence in this sector, with St. Leonard as the strongest of the subsidiary forces. Sternhoven was discounted, due to the excellent counter-battery work accomplished by our artillery. The measure of success attained was attributed to the information gained from captured maps and here the Calgary Highlanders contributed in no small measure.<br>Further ramifications of the broad plot included the 6th Bde tying up to push the "escape" plug into the Camp de Brasschaet bunghole. This was predicated upon the initial successes in the area. If, on the other hand, the battle took three or four days, then 5 Bde would take Camp de Brasschaet area. From every indication, the locale was well defended and fairly strong in number.<br>As air photos were at this time still unavailable, the only source of information were the F.M.R., the Camerons and the S.S.R's. Prodding was to be done by the 8th Recce. At the time of the conference, F.M.R. were reported to be in the throes of a counter-attack and it was expected that the R. de Mais. would relieve the F.M.R. Latest reports indicated that the garrison in Overbroek was counter-attacking Sternhoven. The Brigadier announced that he would request a 24 hours out of battle and stated that the Bde would not be committed before the 4th Oct. With reference to the 4th Bde, it was learned that the Bde had started on its way through Merxen. It was felt, however, that the "plug" was required at the top before the bottom one was applied. The salient feature of the entire strategy was that the enemy should not be given an unimpeded withdrawal. The Intelligence Dept. at Bde were to make a study of Camp de Brasschaet in the event that 5 C.I.B. were involved. The familiar proposition that Bn Commands might avail themselves of the</td>
<td>6</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>facilities of the Aer. O.P. was again presented for consideration.<br>
At the close of the tactical and technical information, the Brigadier held a meeting to discuss Adm. and Q.M.G. matters. Vehicles, clothing, boots and equipment were the leading and burning questions. On the subject of weapons, it was decided that permission was granted for the units to test all weapons. The only provisions were that the testing be properly supervised and, as an afterthought, the Brigadier added at a reasonable distance from Bde H.Q.<br>
An item which aroused interest was that of the Bde Signal School. Fortunately, this will continue and units will send candidates to the assembly area on Saturday, 7 Oct 44.<br>
The matter of Wasps, their employment and personnel, was the next item on the agenda. Calgary Highlanders will provide one N.C.O. on the School of Instruction.<br>
Leading up to the next question was the topic of reinforcements and the units were asked their experience, problems and suggestions.<br>
The enquiry of bathing followed next in discussion and Calgary Highlanders were given priority on the list.<br>
Major Campbell suggested that for the benefit of other units an Inf-cum-Arty session should be held soon in the near future. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan took the opportunity to express his appreciation to the Gunners and Tank Commanders for their excellent co-operation.<br>
The meeting closed on a rum issue discussion. The "Old Man" was really in the ring, punching for his men. By nature a just disciplinarian and in favour of routine and drills, he slashed right and left at the red tape which had held up delivery of the men's just ration of rum. He went on record by stating that the Unit would be drawing its ration daily for immediate consumption, unless he advised to the contrary. Before leaving, the Brig. presented all units with a share of captured Hun cognac.<br>
Returning to his H.Q., the C.O. stopped in at "A" Echelon to attend to some matters concerning the Unit. At the same time, he left L.O.B. officers their share of the liquid refreshment. While there, we learned that we could expect 66 reinforcements that day. Stopping at his caravan for a brief moment and a spot of tea, the C.O. and party whipped back to H.Q.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>2 Oct</td>
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<td>The Company Commanders meeting followed at once. The main topic consisted of company strengths and allotments of reinforcements.<br>Shortly after lunch, a 'phone call came through from the Brigadier requesting Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's presence at Bde. Arriving at Bde at 1500 hours, the C.O. and I.O. contacted the Brig. in his caravan and there learned that Calgary Highlanders would be taking over from the S.S.R. at Lochtenberg, 792054. The Brig. and the C.O. chuckled over the idea of Lt.-Col. Vern Stott's unit being relieved by his former C.O.<br>Back at Bn H.Q. Huddle Red was held at 1630 hours. It was announced that there would be a possible move at 1800 hours. The explanation of the change of plan from the morning was that the S.S.R. had moved so quickly and the R. de M. had progressed too slowly to relieve F.M.R.; consequently, Calgary Highlanders had to be sent.<br>The order of march within the Bn was set D, B, A, C, section of carriers, Bn H.Q., M.M.G., mortar and then arty. The move was to be worked out on a two group basis, vehicles and marching troops. The route was to be along the canal based on the recce which Capt. Tennant had completed before the "O" Group dissolved.<br>Gloom seemed to settle over the Bn when it was learned that there was to be no rest for us. More than one Company Commander expressed his superstition relevant to the Mobile Bath, for which there had to be a site. The C.O. expressed his views when he observed that the Bde was evidently prepared to let us become like Jerry, long unfamiliar with baths.<br>S.P. for Mobile Group was set at 83750815 and that of the marching groupas 8350805. At 1800 hours we were ready to go when word came through: "NO MOVE". Vehicles were unloaded and the operation of a Bn H.Q. recommenced. Patrol programmes arrived and the responsibility of liaison was placed in the hands of Capt. Harrison and his mobile-roving-force of carriers.<br>The night passed without any definite sign of German activity. Within the Unit it is reported that cognac was the accepted drink.<br><br>Weather:- Bright, sunny, clear but cool, with a beautiful, bright, harvest-like moon.<br><br>Visibility: Excellent</td>
<td>k.<br>10<br><br>3<br><br></td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Molenheiker<br>MR 856089<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>At 0025 hours, Bde advised us Green for 0730 hours. The start point and route had already been outlined, i.e., 844074 and along the canal. Routine patrols reported all quiet until 0330 when the enemy started to shell and mortar Charlie Coy's area. This annoyance was kept up until 0530 hours. Breakfast was held at 0600 hours and at 0730 hours the column commenced to move. At 0750 hours the motorized group arrived at Lochtenberg.<br>Headquarters was established in a deserted, modernly equipped residence, MR 788051. All were reported in position by 0930 hours, as ordered. With the expectation that there would be a rest, Company Commanders came in to report on their locations and to hold a meeting. Major Ross Ellis' H.Q. fared so well that Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan jokingly threatened to send a recce party with a view to taking over the villa occupied by Baker Coy. Each Pl. H.Q. had its own bungalow and they were ranged around a small lake. Much to their disappointment, there was no boat. Major Ellis, in describing the luxuries of his place, mentioned coal and offered to deliver some to the C.O.<br>According to Major Ellis' experience with the F.M.R., they regard Calgary Highlanders very highly. (Charlie Coy's Major Baker boasts that his Coy protected Bde's right flank).<br>Defying a Bn superstition, a Bath Parade was organized and got under way early in the afternoon.<br>The day's quiet was disturbed by the sound of an 88 mm. firing. Charlie Coy, despite its intense dislike of bazookas and 88 mm., organized a patrol and stood by, ready to take it on. The gun ceased firing and life resumed its normal trend.<br>First indications that something was amiss became evident when a Troop Commander arrived at the C.O's conference room and inquired what his duties were for the night. As the C.O. could not give him any information on the subject, he told him to stand by while he waited for events to shape up. It was not long before the shadow of coming events was cast because, at 1625 hours, the B.M. arrived.<br>The news he brought was sufficiently disturbing to cause the C.O. to murmur. The Brigadier's intention was for the Calgary Highlanders to send a fighting patrol to Fort de Schooten to prod the enemy, if any. If no great opposition was encountered, a company was to be sent in to clean up and occupy the fort. An interesting</td>
<td>10 6.<br>3</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>3 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>side-note was that the R. de M. and R.H.C. were in their same positions.<br>The broad plot was that the 5th Bde was to hold the bridge in the area Molenheiker. The names Camp de Brasschaet and Brasschaet itself became known to the 5th Bde with a new significance. Appreciating the situation very quickly, Lt./Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called his "O" Group shortly after the departure of the B.M., who had left with a closing note that he would provide two recce boats to enable the Calgaries to cross the moat around the fort. The C.O. prefaced his orders with the remark that the night's venture was "the Daddy of them all."<br>He explained that the preliminary intention was that a Coy would seize and occupy Fort de Schooten. If the Coy was not sufficient, then the Bn was to be committed and Bde was to decide whether our major task was the bridgehead or the fort. We could call on Arty, Air, Tank or whatever support we required. The situation was that with Camp de Brasschaet gone, the enemy at Brasschaet was under pressure.<br>The S.S.R. had been down along the canal and had seen no sign of enemy activity. Sending at once for three sets of scouts, the C.O. instructed the scout officer to brief them on the part they played. They were to go out, one pair along the highway, one along the canal and one cross-country to get behind the western wall of the fort. The deadline to come back with the information was set at 2200 hours.<br>The plan, as far as we were concerned, involved three Coys on the qui vive, with a Coy maintaining local defence. Major Kieran's Able Coy was elected to do the task.<br>The general method of approach was to be the same as that employed in crossing the Albert Canal. Single file communication was to be employed. Dog and Charlie Coys were to support Able in. Once Able succeeded in entering the fort, Dog and Charlie were to withdraw to their Coy positions. Able Coy's battle group was to be composed of Charlie Coy's 6-pdrs, one detachment of 3" mortar, one section of carriers and one assault section of Pioneers.<br>Elaborating on the proposed sortie, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan went on to say that the fighting patrol was to be pushed in and around the fort to find out the estimated enemy strength. No great difficulty was anticipated and there was really no strategic</td>
<td>6</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>reason for the enemy to hold the fort. With remarkable foresight, the C.O. suggested that rations for two days be taken.<br>
Alive to the importance of communications, the C.O. gave instructions that his carrier be off-loaded and that Major Kearns use it as he could then have the 2 2 set, netted on 19 frequency. Able Coy was to have intercommunication through 18 set to Dog Coy who, in turn, had contact with the tanks. At 2000hours, the Company Commanders involved in the "show" teed up with the C.O. for last minute instructions.<br>
The scouts returned earlier than expected and gave very encouraging reports. No sign of the enemy and the only possible difficulty was mines.<br>
At 2200 hours, the time set for H-hour, the recce boats had not yet arrived but the leading elements of Able Coy pushed off. Ever-dependable Capt. Tennant, fuming at Bde's failure to keep its promise, succeeded in locating a small punt and he and the I.O. patched it up with rags, sealing it with wax. When the job was completed, he loaded it on to his jeep and raced down the road to join Major Kearns.<br>
Unimpeded, slowly, cautiously at times, the night-workers prodded. At midnight, the forward elements were on the verge of entering the area of the fort.<br>
Communications were the bugbear of the entire night's operation. Waiting back at H.Q., Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan tried and tried to obtain from the Coys details of the progress made. For reasons best known to themselves, the Company Commanders tried to limit wireless communication to an exaggerated minimum.<br>
The day closed with promise of excellent results but confirmation was still lacking.<br>
The key to the whole situation lay in the fact that the fort was two miles from our Bn locality and all four companies had to be on the alert.<br>
One of the highlights of the day's attractions was the visit of Capt. Rolly Higgins. When he pays a visit, he really pays and his friendly co-operative manner is always felt. The other was Signal Officer Bill Wills, boasting about how sonn lines were out to the companies.<br><br>
Weather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night.<br><br>
Visibility: Poor.</td>
<td>6.<br><br>8P</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
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<td>The long vigil was finally rewarded and at 0020 hours we were informed that the main body was at 769036. Here the C.O. was heard to say, "This is the stage." At 0100 hours, a message was relayed from Able Coy back to us that they had been progressing slowly for the last ten minutes but that they were then halted while a recce was made. At 0216hours, Able Coy sent word "Baker" back up to us. There was no doubt now. Once again, Calgary had performed a night mission.<br>Charlie Coy withdrew through Dog Coy and Major Baker visited the C.O. to reassure him that everything had gone well. Despite fatigue, there was a feeling of relief that the task had been accomplished. An interesting feature of the event was the fact that the B.M., realizing how tired Calgary Highlanders were, had hesitated to press Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's Bn in to the task. There had been only slight remonstrance on the part of the C.O. but with the true military acceptance of hardships and resigned to all eventualities, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had not allowed the Bn to flinch. It was another triumph for his tired men.<br>In the long night, Bde had shown considerable concern, presumably harassed by remorse. Bde had tormented itself with the idea that if Calgary Highlanders were too tired, then a predicament would arise. On one occasion, when they displayed doubt as to the feasibility of entering the fort, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan emphatically stated,"Able Coy will cross the moat, if they have to fill it with Huns and cross over on them!"<br>Bde Huddle Red had been called for 0900 hours and the C.O. and I.O. went to it. The dispositions of Bns in the Bde remained unchanged except for the extension on the part of Able Coy to Fort de Schooten. The R.H.C. and R. de M. reported mortar and shelling, with the road up to Overbroek rated as "sticky". The Brigadier explained that if there was a pocket in Overbroek, it would have to be cleaned up by R. de M., assisted by 8th Recce. On the other hand, if it amounted to an investiture, then re-infiltration would be required. The plan involved sending out strong fighting patrols of light armoured cars to sally out to clean up the road situation, clear it and have Recce patrol it.<br>An Aer. O.P. was to investigate area Camp de Brasschaet. The probable tactical forecast foreshadowed the Calgaries relieving the R.H.C. on the night of the 5th. With reference to 4th C.I.B., they were able to get out of Antwerp on the</td>
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    <td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
    <td>4 Oct<br>44</td>
    <td></td>
    <td>3rd and succeeded in getting one Coy of Essex into Fort de Merxem.  Royal Regt. completed mopping up in Merxem and with three Coys were at Borgoyne, on the way to Schooten itself to accomplish what two Coys had tried the night before.  The attack was tied up for the 4th and they were to clear to St. Mariaburg.  Once 4 Bde had tidied up all sore points, the net results would be a line of canal held with the whole Bde moving up to the line of A/T ditches just south of Bergen-op-Zoom and so establish a very wide Bde locality.<br>
    Information about the enemy revealed that he had effected a relief and Battle Grp. Schilling had been pulled out and replaced by a Regt. of 90 German Div.  According to Intelligence reports, the 90 Div is made up of low-grade Wermacht , ulcerated ex-garrison, general duty men from Walcheren Island.  Several hundred P.W's were taken on the 3rd, indicating they had no stomach for fighting.  The role which the F.M.R. were to play consisted of being directed straight across to Cappellan, from 0830 hours, 4 Oct 44, to form the block.<br>
    The general enemy intention was to hold the line from Tillburg to Bergen-op-Zoom.  It was not quite clear whether he intended to defend Walcheren Island.  If all went according to plan at end of 72 hours with the 5 C.I.B. in its present location, the sealing off of the peninsula might go to the 5 C.I.B., depending on its release from the role of protecting the bridgehead.<br>
    The Brigadier promised that there would be Air Photos on hand 24, 48 hours before operation was commenced.  One of the angles to be considered was the containing of Brecht from the south.  This, it was felt, would not be simple, as it would promote more enemy activity.<br>
    Following the "O" Group, A and Q problems were discussed.  On his return to Bn H.Q., Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan did not hold his "O" Group until later on in the day.  Lieut. Mike Wood, Bde L.O., was in to act as mediator between Calgary Highlanders and R.H.C.<br>
    The balance of the morning was spent in routine work.  The Bath Parade continued and the C.O. and I.O. were able to take in the luxury of a shower.  Morale around the Bn went sky high.  Medico Capt. Turnbull was holding a jabbing session at the R.A.P. and after bathing it was laid down that the next report centre was the R.A.P.</td>
    <td>Lo.</td>
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<td>4 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>After an excellent meal in a hastily formed Mess, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a meeting of Company Commanders at 1730 hours. At this time, he discussed the possible take-over of Brecht from the R.H.C. It was established that guides would be at R.H.C. H.Q. between 10-12. The R.H.C. recce party was expedted between 1000 and 1200 hours. It was to be a straight take-over, Coy for Coy.<br>Order of march was B,D,A,C. We were to leave at approximately 1700 hours, taking our F Echelon with us. In his customarily precise manner, the C.O. had all the loose ends tied in his mind and even with the detailed explanation the meeting was over in time for them all to attend a movie entitled "Silver Skates", put on by Supervisor Lannan. Scout Officer Gordie Sellars had once more come to the rescue and found an abandoned school. This time, the C.O. was able to attand. At 2015 hours, while the C.O. was at the show, Lieut. Fontaine, Bde L.O., dropped in to bring us good tidings as follows:<br>S.S.R.,less one Coy, was to take over from R.H.C., the remaining Coy to take over from the R. de Mais. R.H.C. would get to vicinity of Molenheiker with R. de Mais. going to area around distillery in Eindhoven. The most important item of all for us was that Calgary Highlanders stay put with a possible rest of 24 hours.<br>The Brigadier had gone to Div. and the only advance information which we could glean was that he hoped to concentrate the whole Bde around Brasschaet. Great merriment broke out all through Bn H.Q. The C.O. was very pleased when he received the news after the show. Our joy was short-lived, however, because at 2210 hours the Brigadier called Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and advised him we would be on the move at 0900 hours to D.P. 756021.<br>A multiple call was made to all Coys. The normal recce was laid on for 0830 hours. The timings were, marching at 0900 hours and transport, including F,Fx & A., at 0930 hours. Order of march was set at A,D,Bn H.Q., B,C. The night closed without any further incidents.<br>Tidbits of news gleaned from various sources disclosed that the C.O. nearly came a cropper when he stepped down from his caravan. He thought someone had set a trap, as he jokingly said.<br>One sensational scoop for the Bn was the supplies found at Fort de Schooten. A list was made up and sent to Bde. It included: 3-18" searchlights, 12 store-</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>4 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>rooms full of disinfectants and arty parts, a stationary dynamo and one on a trailer, partially damaged, 1 drill press, bridging beams, electri&#x0f; bulbs, petrol and lubricants.<br>Padre Percy came to perform one of the tasks of war, burying enemy dead. He is a prince among men and is always welcome.<br><br>Weather:- Cool, sunny and bright.<br>Visibility:- Good.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Lochtenberg<br>MR 788051<br>Manor Brass-<br>chaet<br>MR 747038<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>5 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The still of morning after a peaceful night was shattered when it was discovered that no action had been taken on the subject of Route Card (Appendix) received early in the morning. Fortunately for all concerned, the C.O. remained collected and directed the movement personally. It would be inaccurate to say that the tangle was completely rectified. However, the Bn move was under way at 0930 hours, as scheduled.<br>After a very pleasant and short ride, we arrived at the D.P. Here some more confusion resulted and finally straightening ourselves out, we found ourselves, at 0955 hours, outside a beautiful manor, to which we had been guided by our own inimitable Capt. Mark Tennant. Quickly gaining entrance to the house, through the assistance of the caretaker's wife, the process of establishing Bn H.Q. was once again in motion. The entire ground floor rooms were reserved for the C.O's conference room and the Mess. In the basement, there was an ideal space for the H.Q. staff.<br>At 1145 hours, the B.M. arrived with the startling news that we would be moving probably after lunch. With an attempted air of indifference, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan said his Bn would be ready.<br>Everyone was hoping we would be allowed to remain at the manor because sleeping accommodation was quite adequate and comfortable, too. The noon meal was well received.<br>After lunch, the Company Commanders came over to see their C.O. and to give reports on their locations. Seemingly unaware of the pending move, they expounded on the merits of their respective areas. There was no more talk of a move.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Manor Brass-<br>chaet<br>M.R. 747038<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>5 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>After the round-table discussion, Capt. Clarke of B Coy photographed Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, Major Ross Ellis, Major F. Baker, Major MacKenzie and Major Del Kieran. A calm settled over the Bn after the threat of a move had been quashed.<br>In the early part of the afternoon, the Scout Officer and the I.O. could have been seen in Brasschaet, contacting the proprietor of the local cinema, with a view to using it for the Auxiliary Services movie.<br>Once again, thanks to the efforts of Major S.O. Robinson, H.Q. officers enjoyed a very tasty evening meal. Capt. Angus MacDonnell featured as our guest.<br>At 1900 hours, the C.O., Arty F.O.O. Capt. Reilly and the I.O. set out for the new locat ion of Bde H.Q. Due to taking a wrong turning, the party arrived a few minutes late. Quickly seating themselves, the "O" Group got under way.<br>The Brigadier stated that there was one more day's fighting for the 4th Bde and that he expected it would be 1400-1500 hours before 5 C.I.B. passed through. In Brecht and Sternhoven, the S.S.R. had had some sort of battle as that which R.H.C. had. The Camerons in Camp de Brasschaet started to do a road clearing but ran into a stiff battle. It is evident that the enemy is still there in considerable strength. The F.M.R. were reported to be doing local fighting around Cappellen.<br>The 4th Bde had been engaged in large scale infiltration. They had managed to get over the A/T ditch which, incidentally, our Intelligence reports had discovered. Essex Scottish had one company up to Drijhoek and part of Putte. The Royal Regt. were reported to be up in the area of large woods west of Putte, shortly beyond or below Northing Grid Line 12.<br>The R.H.L.I's role was to support the Essex. The 8th Recce, pushing in and around Berendrecht, had a bit of trouble. It appeared that the Hun was withdrawin g steadily. There was an even stronger possibility that the Hun would stay on main route astride communications. The R.H.L.I. were directed to Laagstraat.<br>The 4 C.I.B. was committed to clear up to line, roads through from Lake Groote Meer, Hondseind, Aanwas. Once this was completed, the 5 C.I.B. would put in the final "plug" along the line Hoogerheide, Korteven and Huijbergen.<br>The method to be employed was for the main effort on Hoogerheide to be directed through Hondseind, Calgary Highlanders to be the leading Bn. The R. de Mais.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Manor Brass-<br>chaet<br>MR 747038<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>5 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>were to move up along main axis by working up in echelon <b>behind</b> the main efforts. Flanking movements to offset Hun positions would be the key-note to the whole operation. It was expected that there would be a series of gaps with road blocks at main road junctions. The solution calculated to overcome these defences seemed to be in little attacks to clear the main route. The R. de Mais' objective was not to be on Hoogerheide but instead 1000x east of it. If that went smoothly, they were to exploit their success on to Zandvoort. This was to open the way for R.H.C. to go on to Korteven from the flank. If R. de M. found the going "sticky" at Hoogerheide, then the task for R.H.C. might be Zanvoort. With R. de Mais. reaching objective, R.H.C. at Kortenev, then Calgary Highlanders would clean up south-western portion at Woensdrecht.<br>The final job was to be one of extension and would require a separate plan. Having achieved our objective and having reached the front of his main defences, we would then find two anti-tank ditches between ourselves and the enemy at Bergen-op-Zoom. It was thought that the actual roads which could be used were the main ones but that it might be necessary to cast out if these were blocked or mined. Tank support for the Calgary Highlanders to consist of one Sqdn less one Trp.<br>Under the heading of timing, it was arranged that if, by any chance, line Ossendrecht and Hondseind was clear by 1430 hours, then Calgaries would start; if not, the 4 C.I.B. would complete tidying and we would then go through before first light. The move would be accomplished by moving embussed to general area Drijhoek and assemble there. Ten T.C.V's will be available. To speed up the process, it was arranged that 4 C.I.B. Commander would 'phone to advise when his Bde had reached Laagstraat. If green light could be shown at 0830 hours, we started at 0830 hours. On the other hand, if no "green", then we move at 1430 hours, approximately. The Brigadier felt that the latter hour was more probable. At all events, even if the battle was still a bit thick at 1500 hours, we would concentrate in area defined, preparatory for the drive.<br>Supporting arms were allotted as follows: one Trp 17pdrs to Calgary Highlanders, one Pl of M.G., one Pl of 4.2" mortar. It was expected that Calgary Highlanders would have more targets. Arty assistance would be available in the form of one Med Regt. to cover 5 and 6 C.I.B. and shoot them in and beyond Korteven.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Manor Brass-<br>chaet<br>MR 747038<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>5 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Upon his return to his H.Q., Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held his "O" Group and passed on the foregoing information to his Company Commanders. The order of march was fixed at B,C,D,Bn H.Q. and A, followed by Support and supporting arms.<br>One of the humorous events of the day was the sight of "I" Sgt. Baker giving Map Reading T.O.E.T. to R.S.M. Bowen. There was no money at stake but if there had been, Sgt. Baker would have lost a wager.<br>Officer reinforcements for the day included Lieuts. A. Medhurst, Lafleur and Phrimmer.<br><br>Weather:- Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Manor Brass-<br>chaet<br>MR 747038<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>6 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Once, more, the calm of breakfast time was upset when it was learned that a Route Card had been misplaced and that, contrary to the Brigadier's hopes, we were to move that morning. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan did not allow the incident to confuse him and, seizing hold of the loose ends, he tied them in and had his Bn rolling at 0950 hours. Before leaving, our C.O. expressed voluminous thanks to the caretaker of the manor. The voluptuous wife of the "Guardien" had been most hospitable and had gone to great lengths to make our stay as pleasant and as comfortable as possible. All are agreed that Belgian women are delightfully servile.<br>The column had to be rerouted due to a road block, which Jerry had inconveniently made, and was making good progress until 1030 hours, when we were held up due to the fact that the enemy had blown up the bridge at Drijhoek.<br>All along the route from Cappellen, the civilians greeted us warmly and the delay was not too long or monotonous. Word came through about 1040 hours that the troops were to be re-allocated to different areas than those which had been recconnoitred and that we would be occupying R.H.C's position. Guides were providedby R.H.C. and by 1120 hours Bn H.Q. was starting to settle in a large farmhouse.<br>By noon, all companies were well tied in. Brigadier McGill called an "O" Group at 1300 hours and Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and the I.O. went thither. The story for the day held no plot involving an immediate move. The 4 C.I.B. were still engaged in their two drives. There was no particularly stiff opposition being met but it was known that there was a considerable number of men on the</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Farm Yard<br>MR 6809<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>6 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>ground. The R.H.L.I. were then in the area Meitse Straat, Nieuw Molentje, Peets Molentje, with the Royal Regiment in Leemberg. The feeling was that there was no reason to suppose that there would be any great difficulty. Meanwhile, Essex Scottish were to clean up area around line Vassenberg, Tooverberg. An interesting note was that Arty were some distance ahead of us and that there was very little enemy shelling or mortaring. The enemy were reported to have no A/T guns but were equipped with a number of bazookas.<br>
The men were of the same calibre as those we had been encountering up tothen, a mixture of young and middle-aged men. We could expect harassing small arms fire for the most part. The plan had not changed for the 5th Bde. It was decided that Calgary Highlanders and R. de Mais. would start the two thrusts on the morning of 7 Oct 44.<br>
The area Hoogerheide was set as the objective of Calgary Highlanders and R. de Mais. had line of lateral from south of Hoogerheide to Huijbergen and, eventually, Zandvoort. If no great opposition was met, then Calgary's next move was to establish a firm base. No set time could be fixed but we were to aim at crossing through Ossendrecht at 0700 hours with Hoogerheide firm not later than 1200 hours. R. de Mais were to have achieved their objective at the same time. If all were firm by 1300 hours, than the R.H.C. would go through at 1500 hours and push on to Korteven.<br>
It was particularly important that the momentum of the drive should be kept up to achieve Korteven objective, even if R.H.C. had to mop up the western flank. Expansion, upon success, was to be carried out by R. de Mais. to the east and Calgary Highlanders would eventually move up to area south of Zandvoort. As the Brigadier had not quite decided as to whether the units wanted another daylight move, or preferred a curl-up and a rest, he put it to the Bn Commanders. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan led in the request that the troops be allowed to curl up in present positions and start to move at 0530 hours.<br>
At 1355 hours, back at his H.Q., Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held his Huddle Red and, displaying his amazing memory, related almost verbatim what had gone on at Bde. In addition, without notes, he outlined the function of each Coy, supporting arms and details of the move. His plan was divided systematically into two phases, Charlie and Baker Coys getting the first slices and A and D. the second bite.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Farm Yard<br>MR 6809<br>Sheet 24 & 34</td>
<td>6 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The whole operation was divided into four Report Centres:<br>
(a) First road junction 631193<br>
(b) First road junction north of (a) 634194<br>
(c) NW Hoogerheide 636196<br>
(d) Tangle of roads at intersection 641197<br>
Another code word , "Crow", corresponding to Arty task 132, was introduced to assist in reporting progress. Other code names were subdivided to achieve the same purpose and so keep a close check on positions of units.<br>
Injecting a little humour into the grim business of planning, Major Ellis at one stage summarized a smart plot by saying, "Let's do a Brecht." When the C.O. came to the mention of bazookas, Major Ellis and Major Baker both made grimaces, as their thoughts of being shot at by bazookas around St. Leonard was still fresh in their memory.<br>
The Scout Platoon came into the limelight when Lieut. Bell of Army News came around to get pictures and a write-up about Calgary's Western Scouts. The photographers found Lieut. G. Sellar, Sniper-Sgt. H. Marshall and Scout J.J. Levesque very photogenic. The "I" section had a "quickie" screen test when the I.O. appeared briefly with his Sgt's map board in a "briefing" shot. The entire Scout Platoon had a group picture and in all the Army photographers were very satisfied with their visit.<br>
Capt. Dore, our Adjutant, was run ragged with a "business-as-usual" Court of Inquiry but emerged smiling and triumphant.<br>
No one knows where it started but there is a saying in the Bn that shellblast is NOT as bad as C.O. BLAST.<br>
<br>
Weather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime,<br>
cool and dark at night<br>
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Visibility: Good.</td>
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<td>Belgium<br>Farm Yard<br>MR 6809<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br><br>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Tac H</td>
<td>7 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Taking advantage of the time gained for them by Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, the troops bedded down early. Reveille was at 0430 hours. A shot of rum handed out by Scout Officer Sellar really helped chase the chill out of many bodies.<br>
At 0530 hours, the leading elements of Baker Coy started across the start line, Sup. Coy Commander Mark Tennant being with them. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's "R" Group, composed of one section of carriers and C.O's carrier, overtook Baker Coy and raced ahead to contact guides from the R.H.L.I. At 0550 hours, the group crossed the border into Holland.<br>
The guides met us and we were led into the H.Q. of the R.H.L.I. Here, we were given the story from their positions. They had only come in the night before but had sent out patrols to feel their way. Unfortunately, they had not reconnoitred a lateral over which we had planned to bring our convoy with the result that at 0610 hours we learned that there were road blocks and mines obstructing the route.<br>
With his usual rapid grasp of the situation, the C.O. sent Capt. Mark Tennant to recce a new route. By 0700 hours, the column had been redirected and was on its way into Hondseind. Scarcely had Major Ellis' Coy put foot in the village than they had one P.O.W. He had surrendered peacefully. This was the beginning.<br>
Enemy were reported in a nearby church steeple but we had our friends the R.H.L.I. look into the situation. Civilians were very pleased to see us and volunteered valuable information concerning enemy defences. At 0820 hours, Baker Coy reported light small arms fire.<br>
By 0900 hours, we had Baker and Charlie Coys 250x south of Arty Task Crow, 62751748. In the meantime, we had sent Capt. Harrison and one of his sections together with two scouts to round up some German soldiers who wanted to surrender. The information had been volunteered by a civilian at whose home some of them had slept.<br>
By 0910 hours, due to efforts of Capt. Harrison and scouts, we had eleven additional P.O.W's and one Jerry M.G. At 0925 hours, we had two units at point Crow. From here on, progress was slowed down and Arty task force called in. At 1003 hours, Charlie Coy's Major Baker was temporarily held up by bazookas. With an ever-growing hatred for the bazookas, Major Baker's Coy knocked out the annoying weapon. Calling for Arty fire on another pre-arranged target, it was not long</td>
<td>10 Q.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Tac H</td>
<td>7 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>before Baker and Charlie Coys were tying up for the next phase. As they progressed, they simply lifted arty to other positions and watched results. As soon as arty ceased, the vanguard companies pushed on.<br>At 1029 hours, Charlie Coy came under fire from some unidentified weapons. Arty once again came to their assistance. At 1104 hours, an enemy S.P. was reported by Charlie Coy. Baker Coy next reported they were under mortar fire. The next report was that they were taking on enemy positions with Bren and S.A.A. At 1315 hours, Baker Coy were held up and called for Arty. Up to then, they had not yet used the tanks. At the same time, they reported an enemy mortar ahead of Charlie Coy. Capt. Tennant had gone forward to recce a new position for Tac H and he returned with the information that the cross-roads in the wood were the best dispersal point.<br>Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan gave the order for Bn H.Q. to move up to the new area. From 1400 to 1600 hours, progress was quite slow, as the enemy resisted stiffly our attempts to penetrate his defences. From 1600 hours on, prisoners began to pour in. Contrary to what we had expected, they were not all old, sickly men but rather young, fairly well-built men. However, some of them spoke English and informed us that it was the first battle for many of them. At 1935 hours, Able Coy was able to pass through Charlie Coy and exploit towards its objective on the left flank. Dog Coy managed to pry two platoons loose at 1950 hours and got them on to their objective on the right. A call for ammo came through from Charlie Coy as the fight thickened.<br>Throughout the morning and the afternoon, Brig. McGill was a frequent visitor. Bn H.Q. was very fortunate to have an excellent meal served but evidently Jerry decided to spoil it because he shelled the area. There were no casualties as fortunately there was an ideal communication and a large scale V-shaped trench. Communications had been the best yet but as soon as they were threatened, the C.O. decided to move up to Jansen Farm at 626185.<br>The convoy was marshalled and started on its way north. Unfortunately, tanks were coming up and in the dark care had to be exercised and so we halted. The road was narrow and sandy. We had gone about 500 yards when we found the way</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>7 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>blocked by Baker Coy's carrier. Rushing up to the front of the column, Capts. Tennant and Harrison worked long and hard but finally an idea of Capt. Harrison's clicked and the carrier was pulled out and parked on a branch road. Some excitement and alarm was caused when a plane overhead dropped several illuminating flares. Recovering from the sudden developments, the convoy picked itself up and proceeded on in the dark.<br>
Capt. Tennant and his recce party went on ahead to recce the house and farm buildings. Shortly afterwards, the sound of rifle and Bren mixed with Schmeizer fire came from the area of the farm. The convoy reached the farm amid the crackle and thump of small arms and the crump of mortar. For a while, it looked as if we would have to fight on into the night to hold our H.Q. position.<br>
Capt. Tennant returned triumphant, perspiring and grinning. We moved into the farmhouse at 2130 hours and set up for the work ahead. To help us organize, we sent out word to the companies to send in runners with their Coy locations and pick up the rum ration. Sigs, putting on a spurt, reported all stations in solid by 2230 hours. At 2240 hours, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan sent in his situation report to Brigade to advise them that Hoogerheide 1, 2, 3, 4 sub-objectives were in our hands but could not give details until after first light and that between ourselves and Charlie Coy there was an M.G.<br>
Word went out to all companies that they were to tidy their own respective areas at first light and report firm once they had established junction with the companies or elements on their flanks. Charlie Coy was given the task of clearing from their position back to Bn H.Q. Baker Coy was to exploit east from their position. Charlie Coy, plus the Carrier Platoon less one section carriers, were to clear area Woensdrecht, leaving off one section of carriers at each of the points 620202, 619208, 622211.<br>
An examination of the records disclosed that we had taken 62 prisoners and that the Bn had once more accomplished a big task.<br>
Having reorganized and satisfied that there was nothing else he could do at the time, the C.O. retired. It was generally accepted that the day had been a hard fight.<br><br>
Weather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night.<br>
Visibility:- Excellent.</td>
<td>k.<br><br>dy.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>8 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>From midnight on throughout the early hours of the morning, Bn H.Q. was in touch with the Coys. Our friend, smiling Jim Ireland liaised with Able Coy and was warmly received. He is a great morale booster and he is ever eager to co-operate. Major MacKenzie, taking advantage of the quiet in his sector, sent in a request for D.F. tasks to take care of balance of Huns in front of him, sending in a sample P.W.<br>From other sources, we received an additional 5 P.W's, bringing our bag to 6.<br>During the period from 0330 to 0410 hours, there were reports of enemy movement and it seemed that Jerry tried to use the noise of his arty and mortars to cover up his sounds of activity. A scout patrol was sent out and at 0750 hours returned and reported that they contacted Charlie Coy and that the Coy was being fired upon from left flank in the area of the brick-work factory.<br>The Brigadier paid us one of his daily morning visits and got a closer picture of the situation. At the time it seemed very grim. There was heavy shelling and Capt. Mark Tennant, who had gone out to contact the Coys, had been hit. Before he went out, he checked in to let Lt.-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan know what had happened. As the ambulance jeep pulled out of the farmyard and headed south, the C.O., almost in tears, was heard to remark,"There goes a stout fellow! Worth three men to us!"<br>The Carriers under Capt. Harrison were called in to do a patrol in area 6218-6219 with particular attention to a wood there. Two pairs of scouts had been sent out prior to this and only one pair had returned. At 1317 hours, Capt. Harrison called in person to advise that he had scoured the area and had seen three enemy at some distance and having fired had seen no more movement. He described the position in the wood as being an enemy O.P. with almost a garrison layout, concrete pillboxes and the usual German systematic finger-tip-control set-up.<br>"I" section decided to capitalize on the find and sent one man from O section and three scouts to take up positions of observation until relieved by one of our fighting patrols. They were briefed by the I.O. and they were to contact Capt. Harrison for further details.<br>Except for shelling in Able Coy's area, there was a fair degree of quietness. The much-appreciated lull was shattered by a 'phone call from C.S.M. Larsen, of Charlie Coy, who announced that two civilians had information that 2000 Huns were</td>
<td>£.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>L<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>2</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>8 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>massing for an attack 8 kilometres away and that they had 8 tanks supporting them. We sent the report in to Bde. Liaison Officer Mike Wood was at our H.Q. and he requested that we send the civilians to Bde. He had quite a shock when the I.O. opened the door and pointed to the two individuals. Before they left, the I.O. interrogated them and found that there were about 2000 enemy and that they were in position behind a huge anti-tank ditch. There was no indication that they were advancing, however, and Bn H.Q. relaxed. Not for long, however, because Dog Coy sent word that an S.P. gun was firing at them. Arty O.P. in the church near cross-roads 625204 advised us of an approaching enemy patrol coming in from the east and assured us that they would take care of it.<br>Bde 'phoned us at 1742 hours to advise us that there would be a Huddle as soon as we could get there. At 1800 hours the "O" Group was commenced. Brigadier McGill informed us that German reinforcements consisted of young but good troops. No counter-attack intentions on his part were apparent so that we were to concentrate on tidying up our present area preparatory for defence against German attempts to dislodge us. We were admittedly not in position to achieve our final objective and it was the Brigadier's intention to reposition the Bns within the Bde as R. de Mais. had a wide frontage which was hardly suitable for Jerry to counter-attack. R.H.C. and ourselves were warned to watch for enemy attempts at infiltration.<br>The inter-battalion border between R.H.C's and ourselves was set at road junction 630199. Calgary Highlanders were to tighten up in the town, particularly above the church. One company was to be put in area around Bn H.Q. with troops in wood 6219, site of the O.P. The M.M.G. were to be given the role of covering the left flank. The centre of the sector was to be under special observation by Arty's D.F. and S.O.S. tasks. The airfield in the R. de Mais. territory 6419 was tobe well covered by fire. Patrols were to be carried out for the purpose of maintaining contact within the Bde and also with the enemy. Harassing fire was to be provided by Arty.<br>On his return to Bn H.Q., Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan learned that Charlie Coy was being subjected to a counter attack. He held his Huddle Red at 1900 hours and disseminated the information obtained from Bde, once he had been assured that the counter attack was being stopped.</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>8 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>At 1935 hours, Dog Coy proudly announced that it had beaten off the Hun attack and that all was quiet again. Charlie Coy reported sound of movement of vehicles on west flank. Capt. Harrison's mobile force was sent out, contacted Major Baker, pushed on and, meeting no opposition, proceeded according to plan to probe the area.<br>Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, sensing a threat, called Bde to ask when he could expect assistance from the tanks. Up front, Major Kearns' lads were enjoying a c omparatively quiet session. At 2115 hours, movement could still be heard. Bde advised us that we would have to do the job with carriers. The Black Watch had been contacted and a request put through that a platoon be placed at our disposal to plug the gap. At 2346 hours, Able Coy called for Arty to engage tasks 146 and 147 as the Hun there was becoming annoying. Arty eagerly complied with the request. All Coys report that the scheme of having the F.O.O. forward with the Coys is the most desirable arrangement.<br>C Sqdn, 10 Arm'd Regt. knocked out one Panther that had been bothering them all day and were quite jubilant about their score.<br>98 reinforcements were reported available for distribution and the glad tidings were well received by the C.O.<br>Worthy of mention was the visit of farmer Jansen to his home. Finding it occupied by the "Commandant", he lavished all the conveniences and luxuries available. These consisted mainly of several cases of wine, milk and jam. Some of H.Q. staff had already presumed upon the farmer's generosity and when the C.O. learned about it he announced his displeasure in a scathing blast.<br>These are trying days for our C.O. He worries about everyone and everything. Fortunately, Major Robinson is with him and is a balm to troubled nerves. Even when the situation is grim, Major Robinson challenges the C.O. to a hard fought game of cribbage.<br>Total prisoners taken during the day amounted to 31.<br>Points which came to our notice during the day were: (a) R. de Mais. never did achieve their objective and Major Ross Ellis cleared and checked the area for them; (b) the Black Watch were launched on an attack 150x beyond our Bn position and then they pulled back into the area which had been the R. de Mais' objective. With two sections of one of their platoons and a company of Black Watch which we spread out, we precariously maintained our grip for the night; (c) Able Coy re-</td>
<td>e.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>8 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>captured a 17-pdr and a truck with three prisoners, one of whom escaped.<br><br>Weather:- Very foggy in the morning. Afternoon<br>fair. Cold at night.<br>Visibility:- Still limited</td>
<td>6.<br>6P.H.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>9 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Jerry's plans for the day evidently included a large-scale programme designed to harass us and generally make a nuisance of himself. If so, he succeeded in launching his preliminary steps because at 0015 hours two scouts returned in from their vigil in the O.P. wood sq. 6219 and reported hearing voices west of them. They had been told that Charlie Coy had a patrol in that area but that that was not so since the voices were obviously those of enemy troops.<br>A sitrep from Able Coy at 0100 hours summarized the situation as "quiet" although they could hear tracked vehicles occasionally. Dog Coy shifted its location and by 0200 hours were in position. Charlie was next to be heard from and Major Baker reported vehicle movement north of his position. Sounds of digging had been heard but it had quietened down to some extent.<br>From two scouts, who had been sent out to gain information independently of the companies, it was learned that on reaching area 622185 they heard movement of from two to three men creeping through the bush within 20 feet of them. The scouts circled back and tried to observe but were unable to locate anyone. They then heard firing of what they imagined to be mortar in area 622188. They heard no other sounds and returned at 0240 hours.<br>At 0400 hours, another set of scouts reporting in from covering the same area, 300x from Bn H.Q., brought back information of hearing enemy activity, talking and shouting. They were unable to estimate the number of enemy. M.M.G. fire was also heard firing from this area and they reported sounds of digging.<br>The scouts had scarcely passed on their patrol results when Able Coy's coml Major Kearns advised us that due to Hun infiltration help was needed. Dog Coy were asked to lend a hand and their reply was , "will give assistance immediately." Their promise could not be kept because at 0421 hours they themselves were busily engaged in breaking up a Jerry infiltrating party. To help discourage the bold</td>
<td>10<br><br>1<br><br>✓</td>
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    <td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
    <td>9 Oct<br>44</td>
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    <td>Hun, Arty dropped a few rounds. Working closely with Able Coy, Arty was able to carry out an extremely effective shoot.<br>At 0515 hours, Able Coy's situation was not clear and fighting was still going on in some of the houses around their company area, although, in general, there was a perceptible decline in the ferocity of the Hun attack. Major Kieran's proposition was that if help was required he would send for it when the necessity became greater. For his part, Major MacKenzie was dealing with the slight infiltration on his right flank which he estimated at approximately ten men. At 0545 hours, he requested that Arty dust up area north of his old position. Some idea of the "stickiness" of the situation was indicated by Able Coy who, at 0555 hours, although they reported all quiet, were still unable to reorganize!<br>It was with some dismay that at 0602 hours we received the news that Able Coy were once again in the throes of another counter attack! Around the same time, Major Ross Ellis' lads were being heavily shelled. It was now Dog Coy's turn for a rest and they reported air quieter. By 0640 hours, Major MacKenzie was able to report infiltration definitely beaten off and prisoners taken. Fighting was still continuing in Major Deb Kearns' area at 0650 hours. Charlie Coy's area suffered from mortaring at 0659 hours and the usual cheery voice of Major Baker was grim and tight as he made his report.<br>The sound of tracked vehicles was heard again in Able Coy's general direction and Arty was called in to do a little dusting off around task 147. After this episode, things quietened down for Major Kearns and he proudly announced that his Coy had taken 13 P.W's.<br>Quite unknown to the unsuspecting Hun, Major Ross Ellis' determined scrappers, having tied in with their "rattling" good friends from the 10 Arm'd Regt., kicked off to the attack at 0755 hours. Their objective was the wood in square 6219, where the O.P. had been spotted. Using the tanks to best advantage, Major Ellis' 11 Pl. Commander and sergeant were highly successful. They emerged from the wood with 31 walking prisoners, three wounded. They even captured an officer in the lot. Major Ellis herded them to Bn H.Q. at 0926 hours and entertained the C.O. with details of what had transpired. Baker Coy's plan was to get as close as possible to the wood and if necessary fight to get into it.</td>
    <td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>9 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>When they approached, Jerry tried to deny them use of the ground but a few well-aimed grenades accounted for some Hun casualties and a few more finally helped them to decide upon surrender. Shortly before the incident, Brigadier McGill arrived on the scene and he was most interested in the outcome of the sortie. It was a pleasure to advise Bde by 'phone what had happened.<br>Able and Charlie Coys came under mortar fire from N.E. and their morepts tallied very closely, enabling Arty to establish a likely target.<br>Considerable interest was aroused in Bn H.Q., particularly "I" section, when a message came over the air that three scout cars and a platoon of infantry were at 596197. In addition, two tanks were seen travelling east on road between 586199 and 595196.<br>The morning still held more excitement. Major Deb Kearns became a casualty while sitting in a chair at Bn H.Q. Shrapnel and possibly glass cut into his leg. Before leaving, he placed Lieut Munro in charge.<br>Word came through from Bde that there was to be a Huddle Green at 1530 hours. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and the I.O. climbed into the carrier and, expecting mortar fire any minute, hastened off to attend. After waiting until 1600 hours, the Huddle was postponed to 1800 hours.<br>Racing back to his Company Commanders, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was visibly upset when, at 1615 hours, word came through that Able Coy was being counter attacked by enemy bodies. The attack was coming in from three sides and we were being threatened with an over run. Both Able and Dog were under heavy mortar and terrific shelling. Counter Battery was requested but, by this time, Jerry had moved in swiftly and it would have endangered our own positions.<br>At 1655 hours, the word came through that Able Coy was withdrawing. It was then that all appreciated the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, Dog Coy was able to put up a determined stand and hold out against fairly strong resistance. Tank and Arty assistance were required and Major MacKenzie was not bashful in demanding it.<br>At 1705 hours, Able Coy reported that it was still trying to rally for a stand and that it would try to hold on until assistance came. The battle increased in intensity and then communications with Able Coy ceased. Dog Coy, taking time out for a breather, 'phoned us to ask if we were still in contact with Able.</td>
<td>£.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>9 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's anxiety increased to such an extent that he arranged to be excused from the Bde "O" Group. When no word was forthcoming from any sources, the C.O. sent out two scouts to contact Lieut. Munro, Acting Company Commander. All attempts to get through were fraught with every conceivable danger but Capt. Stott and Capt. Harrison managed to bring back some word to the effect that Lieut. Munro and some of his men had been cut off from the balance of the Coy. Whether by coincidence or by devilish design, the Hun had put in his attack at a time when all Company Commanders were at Bn H.Q., awaiting the C.O's return from Bde. Before the night was over, Major B. MacKenzie and Lieut. F. Holmgren went out as casualties.<br>We tried to get the tanks up into position but they begged out on account of darkness. Our sole contact patrol with our friends was limited to liaison with the R. de Mais. For this purpose, we employed our Duty D.R. The liaison was to be carried out at 2400, 0200 and 0400 hours. The first patrol passed without incident.<br>Some confusion resulted when a platoon from R.H.L.I. turned up to relieve Baker Coy! Major Ellis appeared on the scene and cleared up the entanglement. They were to really occupy a position in the wooded area 6219 until their Able Coy got on the ground.<br>During the afternoon, unit sigs. under Lieut. Bill Wills had laid line out to the O.P. so the relieving platoon had the comfort of knowing they were in touch with us at Bn H.Q. Our C.O. had expressed unstinted praise for the "stout work on the part of Sigs. in laying line to the O.P." This ray of sunshine made Lieut. Wills a much happier officer.<br>Highlights of the day's undertakings was the visit to A/Q Main H.Q., 2 Cdn. Inf. Div., by Capt. Kerfoot in connection with the 7th Victory Loan campaign. The campaign opened the same day.<br>Officer reinforcements for the day consisted of Capt W. Lasher and Lieut. Jim Coady.<br>Sgt. Sharlow put in an appearance after a sojourn in hospital following his crack-up on his motorcycle.<br>Before the day had terminated, plans for an attack on the enemy were formulated. Baker and Dog Coys, led by Major Ellis and Capt. Bob Porter respectively,</td>
<td>6.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>2</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>9 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>were to feature in an attempt to capture the cross-roads above the church in area 625198.<br>In reviewing the day's events, it was felt that the Able Coy crack was a serious one--Charlie Coy's battle was terrific but they had been able to hold out--that our front had been menaced by the remnants of two Paratroop Battalions!<br>Pleasant diversion was provided by a box of cookies which the C.O. generously passed around. Morale went up as the contents of the box went down.<br><br>Weather:- Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night.<br>Visibility:- Limited</td>
<td>6.<br><br>1Rt.<br>6t.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>10 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>At 0248 hours, after some of the smoke of battle had cleared, we sent the following sitrep:<br>"Able Coy Commander, while returning to his Coy, which was attacked at approximately 091630 hours, found his original position occupied by the enemy. Thinking that help would be forthcoming from Dog Coy, Lieut. Munro, who was in charge of Able, returned to contact them. This assistance did not materialize and in the meantime remnants of Able Coy had come in to Dog Coy. Consequently, Lieut. Munro turned around and went forward again in search of the remainder of Able Coy. On the way up, they encountered enemy and were unable to find survivors from the Coy. They returned to Dog Coy's area, thence to Charlie Coy. During the first trip up, Lieut. Munro saw approximately 40 Huns approaching from the west, across a field. As Arty had been called in, it fell directly on the enemy with devastating effect and the enemy could be heard screaming. Apparently, the German officer and N.C.O's kept driving the survivors forward but we finally succeeded in repulsing the two counter-attacks. The total strength of the enemy was estimated at 100."<br>As it was vital to the Bde that we regain the important cross-roads at 624198, Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan immediately ordered Dog Coy to send out a recce patrol first, to be followed by the Coy. Dog Coy, with Capt. Bob Porter in charge, replied that they were reorganizing and that owing to darkness control of men was</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>10 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>difficult but that everything was proceeding very well. Capt. Porter explained that the earliest possible time at which the job could be done was 0500 hours. At the moment, everything was quiet except for a little movement to their front, on which they were keeping a close tab.<br>
Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan kept trying to persuade Dog Coy that it was to their advantage to get a patrol out without delay. Finally, at 0500 hours, the patrol moved off and, by 0600 hours, no sound of fire had been heard. The remainder of Dog Coy was standing by, ready to assist.<br>
Baker Coy's part in the plot involved coming up on the west to secure junction of roads at 622195, which objective was termed Ross and, as ultimate objective, Ellis, junction of roads 61851995. Major Ellis' Coy moved off at 0730 hours and by 0755 hours were on their first objective, having captured about 10 prisoners, and proceeded on to take objective Ellis. Meanwhile, Dog Coy was advancing slowly against strong resistance.<br>
Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and the I.O. attended a Bde "O" Group at 0900 hours. Brigadier McGill advised the C.O. that the Black Watch was to give assistance to Dog Coy at the corner 624198. In view of the fact that the R.H.L.I. would come in once Able Coy's former position was restored, it was felt that a special drive should be put on to have the area tidy by 1400 hours. As Woensdrecht was the next town to be dealt with and a "plug" at MR 618207 was required to be furnished by R.H.C., Calgary Highlanders' role in the operation was to be one of mopping up the area. R. de Mais. were to be responsible for covering the left flank. The initial attack was to be preceeded by a Typhoon attack. Houseclearing, it seemed, presented the most serious problem, while crossroads were also considered as presenting possible difficulties. H-hour was to be 0800 hours, 11 Oct 44.<br>
Returning to Bn H.Q., the C.O. busied himself with the battle on hand, endeavouring to get a situation report from Dog Coy. Major Ellis had, all this time, worked his Coy forward and taken objective Ellis, plus an additional 13 prisoners.<br>
Not satisfied with this, he had exploited 100x further, when he received word that he return to his first objective, as he could hold that ground from junction of roads at 622195. Somewhat disappointed at having his fun spoiled, the adventurous Major Ellis reported in to Bn H.Q. and received the ~~good~~ news that he was</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Jansen Farm<br>MR 626185<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>10 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>to replace Major Robinson as 2 i/c of the Bn. As Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was going out for a rest, Major Ellis was very pleased with the news but was even more enthusiastic about the manner in which his men conducted themselves during the morning's sortie.<br>
At lunch time, Brigadier McGill arrived to learn the situation as far as Dog Coy were concerned. The Black Watch and a Tank Commander reported that they themselves were on the vital crossroads. Dog Coy's Capt. Porter stated specifically that the R.H.C. were definitely not on the crossroads and that without contacting him were retiring. Snipers were still very active in the area. A high-velocity gun was spotted 50-100x north of crossroads on the right. While Dog Coy was stoutly maintaining its own front, a recce party from the R.H.L.I. came up and a company took over Baker Coy's area.<br>
The long afternoon dragged on as Bn H.Q. waited anxiously for Dog Coy to signal success. At last, when the Brigadier realized that everything had been done to take the objective, he was satisfied to let R.H.L.I. take over, leaving Dog Coy behind. Able, Baker, Charlie Coys and Bn H.Q. except the C.O. left the ever-memorable farmyard and headed south down to a former tavern, the new Bn H.Q. site.<br>
Once there, preparations were made for a Huddle. Major Ellis out-lined the method of attack for the following day. He had just dismissed the members when Brig. McGill arrived to announce that operations for the next day were off. Needless to say, no one was sorry! After four days and four nights without rest and constantly on the alert for counter-attacks, the move was very well received.<br>
Capt. Bob Porter was wounded during the day and was evacuated.<br>
An interesting note about the day's operations is that it was later found out that neither the R.H.C. nor the Tank Commander had actually been on the crossroads. A Squadron Commander did report, however, that no infantryman could have crossed that street alive.<br>
Major Ellis gave a vivid picture of the type of German soldier against us. With an M.G. in his hands, a typical-looking Boche boldly advanced up the street toward our position. Our men waited for him until he was in a crossfire, then mowed him down.<br>
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Weather:- Cool and clear.<br>
Visibility:- Good</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>11 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Thanks to Brig. McGill's kindness and consideration in returning to advise A/C.O. Major Ellis that the plan for the day's operations was off, Calgary Highlanders were able to get a well-earned rest. Spirits were high at breakfast time and tempers that might have slipped were once again well in check. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had stayed until Dog Coy came out of the line, then he went to "A" Echelon.<br>First item on the morning's agenda was an "O" Group, held at 0955 hours. The joint billiard-hall and bar-room provided an excellent conference room for the gathering. Major Ellis announced the good news that there would be no move for possibly 48 hours. The interim was to be used to rest up and reorganize. Defying all the better principles of good judgment, it was decided that the Mobile Bath facilities at Fort de Merxem would be exploited. Adjt. Capt. Chuck Dore and Scout Officer Gordie Sellar organized the Bath Parade. Spreading like wildfire, reverberating throughout the Bn, came the famous words, "we're going to move." Great was the amazement of one and all when they learned that the jinx had been scuttled.<br>"I" section busied itself checking Coy locations, setting up aerial photos.<br>After the "O" group, Major Ellis and the Company Commanders proceeded to the O.P. in the wood near Jansen Farm. The I.O. rode on "I" section Cpl's motorcycle. Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had intended to visit the site of the ex-German O.P. but time had not allowed it. It is really worth-while seeing. An excellent view of the start line was obtained. Leaving the O.P., the party proceeded further into town and turned into a farmyard, following a track to a position whence could be seen the position which Major Ellis' Coy fought for on "Ross Ellis Day." Some of the members of the R.H.L.I. were seen moving about and it was very comforting to know that friends were immediately ahead of us. Some of the members of the "R" Group were wearing Balmorals and, when a stray mortar came whistling overhead, there was an energetic deployment of Sunrays'. Continuing their visit through town, they endeavoured to locate signs of Major "Torchy" Slater, missing since Oct 10.<br>Returning to Bn H.Q., the next matter of importance was lunch. Then A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis hied himself off to Fort de Merxem.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>11 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>During the early part of the afternoon, the Ambulance Jeeps went by, bringing the dead. The number of German dead has not been definitely established but it is considerable. In rear of Bn H.Q. carrier-driver Sapinsky was plying his trade as barber.<br>The Company Commanders and their Platoon Commanders visited the "Ellis O.P." to look over the ground covering the start point of the projected plan of operations. Supervisor Lannan of Auxiliary Services put in an early appearance and received a warm welcome. Jovial Capt. Rolly Higgins, not wanting to have the men get in Dutch about Netherland currency, came up and established preliminary arrangements for an exchange parade for Thursday.<br>Genial Capt. Angus MacDonnell cut up quite a figure trying desperately but in vain to operate the beer taps. Finally, in sheer disgust, he hung a sign which read, "Geen Bier."<br>An example of how quickly events occur was grimly illustrated in the case of Arty Major McMillan, who came up to replace Major Campbell. Introductions were made at approximately 0245 hours and at 0545 hours we learned that he had been injured in a visit to the notorious O.P., when the Hun mortared the site. We also learned today that our cheerful little friend Lieut. Jim Ireland of the 17-pdrs had been wounded during the fray on "Ross Ellis Day."<br>The chief item of interest during the afternoon was the testing of weapons. It just wouldn't be right if a day had passed without Calgary Highlanders firing some shots.<br>At 2000 hours, A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis and the I.O. went to Bde for a conference. The Brigadier explained that there was no new plan and that all he wanted to do was to propound the present proposition. He reassured us that there would be no move before the 13th.<br>It was the intention of the Bde to get away from close fighting but to come in a little west of the original axis and so use the same one as the 4th C.I.B. and thus put in a "plug" across the north. The Corps Commander's idea was to swing over to the east. R.H.L.I. had gained a bit but not much out on the west and S.S.R. were in vicinity of airfield, square 6420.<br>Commencing the 13th Oct, one Bn would make a drive to seize area 6021. If that was soft, they would establish a wide Bn locality. Under the heading of</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>11 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>tographical features, it was explained that the ground was reasonably good going for infantry; however, the fields were boggy in patches. It was anticipated that the Hun would have plenty of cover behind the railway line and that we would have only a limited number of troops on this ground. Once we were established, we would have excellent fields of fire. The disadvantage was that the ground was overlooked by the enemy from two points.<br>
It was decided that the R.H.C. would make the initial drive, one Bn a day to be launched in succession. There was plenty of ammunition on hand so Arty and mortars could shoot us in.<br>
Brigadier McGill emphasized that it was vital that the top be sealed off. Speed was of the essence as it provided its own dividends and the avoidance of house-to-house fighting was most desirable.<br>
For their part, the R.H.L.I. were to continue to clear up around their area and the S.S.R. were to come up on the north-east.<br>
The second phase of the plan was to be carried out by our own Calgary Highlanders. Major Ellis' opinion was invited and with alacrity he seized upon the opportunity to advance his suggestions. It was with some feeling of satisfaction that we learned that the Brigadier favoured Major Ellis' views for the employment of the Bn. Admittedly, it did involve a wood-clearing instead of house-to-house fighting. A suitable line of advance was considered possible through S.S.R.<br>
The third phase involved R. de Mais. taking Huijbergen and area around 6420 and north-east of the airport. Then would follow the linking up and clearing up the front to establish a wide Bde locality.<br>
The whole issue depended upon the enemy's strength. It was clearly understood that the plan might suffer daily change, all according to the Hun's intention. The questions remaining unanswered were; one, are the Huns outposts?; or two, were they simply to prevent our sealing off of the peninsula and the cutting off from Walcheren Island.<br>
It was estimated that including Hun casualties and P.W's 5 C.I.B. had accounted for some 600 bodies, of which Calgary Highlanders could be credited with 580!<br>
The question of a suitable route to west arose and Bde was to organize a recce to see to what extent convoys, etc., would be road-bound and to report on the general conditions of the roads, etc.<br>
Use of the Air O.P. was to be made available to A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>11 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Before closing, the Brigadier was asked by the C.O. if Brecht was now in the hands of the Germans. He replied that it was only a rumour. The successful use of flame-throwers by 3rd Div. at Leonard Canal was mentioned and provoked considerable speculation.<br>The 7th Victory Loan campaign is well under way and in mentioning the night's pass-word, "Buy Bonds", Capt. Del Harrison was overheard remarking, "Give us the job and we'll finish the tools!" Jokingly, he said he wouldn't buy any more bonds because he could never get enough maps from "I" section and, secondly, he could never get enough Arty support when he asked for it.<br>It was apparent that the rest was doing nearly everyone the world of good. With plenty of sleep, sufficient food and a bath, morale was very high.<br>Everyone was pleased to see Sandy Pearson sporting three pips as Dog Coy Commander.<br><br>Weather:- Beautiful, sunny day, typical fall evening with dark night.<br>Visibility:- Maximum.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>12 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The Bn, in general having enjoyed an excellent night's sleep, awakened to a bright, sunny morning. Reveille was set at 0730 hours and breakfast at 0800 hours, which, everyone agreed, was ideal. For some, breakfast in bed was the order of the day!<br>After breakfast, our A/C.O., ex-Adjt. Major Ross Ellis, attended to Admin items and at 1055 hours he "swooshed" away to the Air O.P. R.V. to do a "flip" over the area involved in the operations of the 13th Oct.<br>As the Mobile Bath facilities were still available to us, the remainderof the Bn went, including the hard-working, conscientious Adjt., Capt. Dore. No sooner had the key-men left than everyone in the Unit and his brother came looking for them. "I" section was a veritable bureau of information.<br>R.C. Padre Kenny arranged with the I.O. and the R.S.M. to hold Mass at 1500 hours. The bakery next door to this pub was selected and as R.S.M. Bowen was having an "O" Group of his C.S.M's word was sent to all Coys.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>12 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>At 1230 hours, word came from Bde that there would be a Huddle Red at 1500 hours. By this time, the I.O. began to worry about Major Ellis' seemingly long absence. Thinking that the A/C.O. had perhaps been taken ill, arrangements were being made to have Major Robinson ready to go to Bde. All this was obviated by the return of our popular A/C.O.<br>At Bde, we were told all about the operations for Friday, 13 Oct. R.H.C. were to effect capture of area 59206021 and get 3 Coy positions solidly established with the 4th Coy covering the road from Woensdrecht. Once this was accomplished, they were to consolidate, including in their defensive set-up the M.M.G's, which were to be moved up under cover of darkness.<br>With definite fields of fire available, the prospects for the effective seal were considerable. It was suggested that the attack be launched at first light, the concentration having been accomplished in the dark as large-scale movement was drawing fire. The R.H.C. were to have a mortar Coy in support whose task it would be to neutralize the east. It was felt that the draw contained suspected enemy mortar positions.<br>For the Calgary Highlanders, the role for the L.A.A. was to beat up the two O.P's in Woensdrecht. A happy thought was that the Royal Marines had plenty of 3.7 ammunition and were eager to expend it.<br>Main objective, Angus, was the line of the road and railway, to be subdivided into 1, 2, 3. It was hoped that the Black Watch would have achieved their goal by 1200 hours. As soon as Angus 3 was established, the R. de Mais were to relieve in area north of Hoogerheide.<br>Phase 3 to be launched on the 14th by us. Arty support was to be the same as for R.H.C. plus two squadrons of tanks. The attack was to be put in in two wide drives. The two-prong drives were for the purpose of making sure that the south side of the airport was cleared. Tidying up was to be carried out by a platoon from the S.S.R. and a troop of tanks.<br>The problem of positioning the tanks was foreseen and it was agreed that the Squadron Commanders would take a flip in the Air O.P. While the platoons were concurrently cleaning up the woods in bounds, R. de Mais. would simultaneously keep up the pressure on the enemy's front. If the enemy pulled out, then R.deMais.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>12 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>would push on and exploit the factory area. If all went smoothly, then the "Bridgehead" Calgary Highlanders would continue the wood-clearing and R. de Mais. would come up on the west. It was not intended that the R. de Mais. should remain in those positions but should be relieved by the R.H.C. On the near eastern flank, the S.S.R. were to be completely relieved so that the Bde would have a 3 Bn frontage. Our prime purpose and main task was to try to prevent Jerry coming in and controlling the roads.<br>Start time was to be based on the tanks conception, first light, and the tanks would have moved up while Arty was pouring airburst. While there was no large-scale bombing laid on, the Typhoons were ready to take any targets.<br>Leaving Bde, Major Ross Ellis "swooshed" up to Lt.-Col. Vernon Stott's H.Q., to obtain the score from that angle. Looking very well, physically, but somewhat worried, the C.O. of the S.S.R's outlined the situation. Tanks were bothering his south-eastern Coy. He also gave approximate positions of enemy guns.<br>Schooled in the habit of passing information, Major Ellis nosed his jeep around and raced back to Bde. The information was very eagerly received as it was red hot and very definitely concerned our front.<br>Next step was to contact the Essex Scottish, who were nicely ensconced in the hospital which Major Ellis had captured.<br>Returning to H.Q., Major Ellis laid on a Huddle Red for 1900 hours. To ensure that all Coys had been advised, the I.O. made a personal visit and was warmly received at all Coys. But it was at Capt. Lasher's Coy that the trip began to bear fruit. Nothing would do but that the I.O. be guest to Able Coy's treat of corn and fried potatoes!<br>Next to be visited was R.S.M. Bowen and he produced some drinks which were very acceptable.<br>Major Ellis held his Huddle as arranged and briefed the Company Commanders. Finishing early, he packed them off to bed.<br>At 2100 hours, Capt. Ross Turnbull reported one of his jeeps had been involved in an accident and that three men had cracked up.<br>Fifty reinforcements were reported on their way up and everyone was putting in a bid for them. A goodly number of men who had been with the Bn were included in the list.</td>
<td>2.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>12 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Another day drew to a close and the Bn gave thanks for another day of rest.<br><br>Weather:- Warm and clear in daytime, slight drizzle at night. Visibility: Good to fair</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>13 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The sitrep to Bde summarized the early morning as "quiet, nothing unusual to report." Reveille had been set for 0800 hours and there were no complaints.<br>After a very pleasant breakfast, A/C.O. Major Ellis and the I.O. went to Bde, at 0900 hours, for a few details concerning the plan for the 14th. Returning to H.Q., the Recce Group was assembled and proceeded to S.S.R's H.Q. at 649181, via the east-west lateral through the woods north of Hondseind. En route, all likely sites for troop concentrations were given a fleeting appreciation.<br>Arriving at the R.V., there was a grand reunion and exchanges of salutations. While the A/C.O. and the Company Commanders listened to Col. Stott's account of the night's activities, Capt. Geo. Stott made a recce on his own to choose a likely site for Bn H.Q.<br>Reassembling once again, the "R" Group headed back along the same route and then straight up the highway past Bn H.Q., past Jansen Farm and, at the corner of roads 62751921, Major Thomas met the party and, as laid on by Col. Stott, guided us to the airfield. Examination of the air photos had prepared us for an elaborately designed airfield but it had to be seen on the ground to be really appreciated. The recce was completed under mortar and 88mm. fire.<br>Back at Bn H.Q., we were greeted with the announcement that there were available two bottles of cognac per officer at ten francs per bottle. Energetic Adjt.- Capt. Chuck Dore will always remember the nightmare he experienced acting as a foreign-exchange banker. The beer ration for the men came in also and, amid smacking lips, the men were overheard expressing their approval of the quality but bemoaning the quantity.<br>After lunch, the Recce Group headed out again. The major portion of the recce was made from area 634197. A Tac H was selected and all had a good view of the start line. Contacting the Essex Scottish, having been joined by Major Bill Joyce of the Tanks, Major Ellis and Capt. Pearson, we examined the ground as closely as possible. When this was done, we all returned to Bn H.Q.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>13 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>At 1710 hours, the Brigadier 'phoned Major Ellis to advise him the operation was cancelled. At 1900 hours, Major Ellis went to Bde to discuss the change of plan. The Brigadier broke the news that the Bde was switching to the same plot as originally outlined. Major Ellis was told he could appreciate the situation anew and choose H-hour once he was sure everything had been tied in satisfactorily. So much play was given to the A/C.O. of the Calgary Highlanders that he was asked to mark Bde's map.<br>Following a conference in the Brigadier's caravan, a general Bde "O" Group was held. We were informed that Calgary Highlanders would take Woensdrecht and for purposes of the plan the code word would be Trail. The general plan provided for fire across the whole and considerable activity, so that the Hun would not know exactly whence the attack was coming. Conjointly with the idea of disguising the source of the attack, it was also designed that the area of the objective was to be isolated to prevent the Hun reinforcing the objective.<br>H-hour was set for 0930 hours and the late hour was for the benefit of the Tanks, who had to make a new recce. An elaborate fire-plan was tied up. R.H.L.I. were to send a fighting patrol and build it up to a company. Their mortars and carriers were to carry on in order to effectively prevent Jerry reinforcing his positions. It was with some degree of pride that Major Ross Ellis received the news that Col. Whittaker of R.H.L.I. wished to attend his "O" Group.<br>Hustling back to Bn H.Q., Major Ellis held his "O" Group. As the plan was still fresh in their minds from the night of the 10th Oct, considerable time was saved.<br>Breakfast was laid on for 0700 hours. Coys to cross start line at 0945 hours. Bn H.Q. was to be set up in brickworks at 623187. Representatives from the supporting arms were to establish themselves in area around O.P. in wood 6219. The road for Baker Coy's axis of advance was to be called Roby. Trail was to be subdivided into 1, 2, 3, 4 and Charlie, Baker, Able and Dog Coys were to "bite" in the order; B, C, D and A.<br>Major Ellis had just terminated his "O" Group, at 2230 hours, and some of the Company Commanders had just filed out into the night, when word came through from Bde that the whole show was off.</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>13 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>A few officers of the supporting arms almost went berserk. While waiting for Major Ellis to return from Bde, a sing-song had been going on in the conference room. After the ne ws of the complete change in plans, the noise was thunderous. The room was finally cleared by Major Ellis, who suggested everyone get a good night's rest. The party agreed to adjourn to Capt. Stott's H.Q.<br>A certain A/C.O. of a well-known Western Canadian unit appeared at Bde with a smart Jerry sheepskin coat. The envy of all, the Major paraded his "find".<br>Officer reinforcements brought back to us Capt. Ernie Teagle, Lieuts. John Moffat and Lew Wilkins.<br>Wondering what the next day would hold, the Bn sleepily folded up for the night.<br><br>Weather:- Bright, warm in morning and afternoon.<br>Night dark and rainy.<br>Visibility:- Good.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>De Geest<br>MR 622178<br>Sheet 23 NE</td>
<td>14 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>We were not kept waiting long as to what we could expect. I.O. Mike Wood arrived at 0200 hours and advised Major Ellis that the Brigadier would be expecting him at 0830 hours. Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, our A/C.O. spent a disturbed night. Word had to be sent to all interested parties that the move was off and that guides would have to R.V. at Bn H.Q. before proceeding to Bde.<br>After a hasty breakfast, Major Ellis, Capt. Newman and the I.O. went to Brigade. Here it was explained that we would be relieving the Royal Regt. of Canada in situ, company per company and platoon per platoon.<br>Headed by the Brigadier's jeep, which contained Brigadier McGill and A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis, Bn H.Q. Recce Group proceeded to R.R.C's H.Q. at 600167. The guides went out to the respective company areas. Sites considered likely for Bn H.Q. were inspected but the farm at 600180 was selected by Major Ellis as the best proposition of them all. Having completed the recce, we returned to Bn H.Q., where all the Company Commanders were gathered awaiting results of the trip to Bde and the ensuing recce.<br>Word reached us that Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had been contacted at "A" Echelon</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>De Geest<br>Pub 622178</td>
<td>14<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>and asked to go to Bde to attend an "O" Group at 1100 hours. Major Ellis was able to att remain at Bn H.Q. and hold his Huddle, while the I.O. joined the C.O. at Bde. It was evident that the 'Old Man' was beginning to profit from the much needed rest. There was little occasion to talk to hime before the Brigadier began to speak. Wer were informed that 4 C.I.B. was assuming responsibility for the right and 5 C.I.B. the left area of Causeway 59752065, subdivision 1 of Angus was to be included in our area, 2, 3, 4 in 4 C.I.B's sector. R. de Mais were to fit into area of Sluice Basin enabling us to put a Coy near the Volker, 5817. From all reports it was learned that Baker Coy at 579200 had had the most enemy activity. Charlie Coy at 59451955 had not been threatened by any serious counter attack from Woensdrecht. The No.8 Recce had been holding posts up at the Sluice Basin at night but R. de Mais could now look after this area. A second Coy of R. de Mais was to cover 591190 with another Coy at general area 5816.<br>Apart from a 'holding role', we were asked to study the problem of putting a Coy into Angus. To achieve this, the principal points to be considered were, (a) Type of support which would be required, (b) details of the routes of advance to be used (c) Time of day at which operation would most likely succeed. For the time being it was necessary to keep the enemy pressed back into the dykes and deny him any ground. Details concerning the time of Relief were already in the hands of the Units involved. Briefly Calgary's would start to take over at 1300 hours. Infiltration Coy by Coy would be carried out during the afternoon. Transport was to be kept to a strict minimum and so avoid giving the enemy any targets. Marching troops would have cover of the dykes, all the way in to position. Baker Coy would not be able to complete take-over until after dark. Following the relief, R.R.C. were to go to east flank in area 6416. It was laid down that we would use our Rear Bn H.Q. at "A" Echelon in area 6414.<br>The Medium Foo was to be released and 2 Foos and 1 rept were to occupy O.P. in Baker Coy area. It was with some interest that we learned that R.H.C. was now in Divisional Reserve available under 4 or 5 C.I.B. Advance information indicated that the R.H.L.I. would take on Woensdrecht during the night 15/16 while we took a poke at Angus. Leaving Bde, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan returned to Bn. H.Q. Here he discussed with Major Ross Ellis apropos the move and outlined the Brigadier's intentions. The details effecting the companies had been worked</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE 44<br>De Geest<br>Pub 622178</td>
<td>14 Oct</td>
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<td>out. All that was required was that the I.O. direct the carrier to the site of the New Bn H.Q. Leaving the Pub at 622178 at 1330 we arrived at our new location at Van den Maegdenbergh's farm at 1400 hours. The proprietor ushered the "Commandant" into a spacious study. I section was allotted a large kitchen with an ideal stove for making tea. Arty were given the use of an adjoining building. Signal Exchange was set up in a large barn. Major Ellis remarked that the farmer seemed quite prosperous and that evidently he had kept on the good side of Jerry. Subsequently we learned that a German Major had previously occupied the "Commandant's" study.<br>Shortly after arriving the Brigadier paid us a visit and held a discussion with the A/C.O. Major Ellis. The subject of patrols was one of the topics. The patrol programme for the night of 14/15 Oct. embraced liaison, standing and recce patrols. Inter-battalion contacts were normal, liaison with other Units was laid on by the Bde., likewise standing and recce patrols. A Huddle had been called for 1900 hours and all Coy Commanders assembled in the conference room. Air photos were examined minutely and considerable time and thought given the proposed plan of attack on Angusl.<br>At 2200 hours the first patrol, consisting of 2 scouts reported in. They had been detailed to recce road from 595195 North East to a limit of rd and dyke junction 606200. Patrol could not attain objective as enemy were observed walking across road. This patrol was not to be aggressive but for information purposes. Patrol reached point 602198, 400 metres short of objective. At approximately 100 yards from them they saw 4 Germans. Flares went up and the Hun took to the ditch. Voices were heard from the other side indicating at least a section position. At 2345 hours, three members of a four-man patrol reported to the Scout Officer. Their task had been to patrol east along railway in sqs 5820, 5920 to a limit of road and railway crossing 597206. Slit trenches observed all along south south side of railway; at approximately 590204 they passed a vacant M.G. position. Two flares fired but nothing observed. At approximately 30 yards from objective they were fired on by automatic weapons from south side of railway Patrol Leader Scout Bill Alexander was reported hit and perhaps killed and the other three managed to get back with the information. Dog Coy reported having contacted the R. de Mais. At 2300 hours. At 2346 it was quiet on Dog's Coy front.</td>
<td>k.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>3</td>
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<td>HOlland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>De Geest<br>Pub 622178</td>
<td>14<br>Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Arty was called in at 2400 hours and 34 rounds took on target mentioned in first patrol report. All agreed it was an excellent way to close the day.<br><br>Weather - Cloudy and cool in morning; sunny in afternoon<br>Night damp. Visibility - limited.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelencord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>15<br>Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The day was only 30 minutes old when Baker Coy was reported completely in position. It is difficult to say if the Hun expected to find the new company off-guard and disorganized or if he hoped to find R.R.C. weary from a constant vigil. At any rate he was foiled in his attack at 0320 hours and Capt. Kenny Kerfoot's SOS task contributed nobly in repelling the foe. From then on things were quieter in Major Robinson's area. Capt Pearson recently promoted and in charge of Dog Coy, picked up his Company and moved them to a new location. He gives every promise of doing a grand job. Baker Coy in their sitrep reported that the effects of the Mortar shoot were plainly visible, as they could observe German dead lying about. Able Coy had a comparatively quiet night, while Charlie was subjected to slight mortaring. Brigadier McGill visited our H.Q. to check with Major Ellis concerning the fire plan, for the attack. The method of attack was viewed from the angle of using flame throwers. One idea was to send the carriers into do a fast purge and a speedy withdrawal. In his own words the Brigadier admitted that it could be a V.C. job. In order to give Charlie Coy an opportunity to rest, reorganize and prepare, it was agreed that a Coy of R. de Mais. would relieve them. Dog Coy was to pull back to Able Coy's area. Shortly after the Brigadier left Major Ostigy O.C. of Charlie Coy R. de Mais, came to H.Q. to obtain benefit of Patrol Reports. Major Ellis had left for his Recce with Capt. Newman so they did not meet. During his visit to Baker Coy Major Ellis crossed over into No Man's land in order to appreciate the ground. When he saw three Huns, one with a MG and the others with belts of ammo., he decided to return to his side of the fence. One of the stories he brought back was almost incredible, but never-the-less true. It concerned a Bren gun team whose Bren gunner ran out of ammunition; as he stooped in his slit trench a Gerry snatched the Bren and struggled to get away. The other Bren member shot and killed the Hun. Also while on his Recce, Major Ellis spotted a few targets. When he returned to his HQ he brought fire to bear and "got on". The still of the</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelencord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>15<br>Oct 44</td>
<td></td>
<td>afternoon was occasionally interrupted by shelling and arty obtained shell reports in order to cope with them. A Bde. Huddle was called at 1500 hours. The Brigadier explained that the R.H.L.I. were attacking Woensdrecht 0330 and that we wanted to follow up by putting in a plug at the bottom and clear the top. The preliminary moves involved the R de Mais. relieving Charlie and Dog Companies and being responsible for their areas. One difficulty was the question of timing,of the attack. The Brigadier threw open for discussion the value of an attack by day under cover of smoke. Ammunition was another consideration and it was laid down that if there was not sufficient there would be no attack. It was also thought that it would be an opportune time to launch our attack concurrently with RHLI's. H hour was considered only feasible 2 hours after first light. Counter-attacks from the enemy were deemed quitepe possible. To off-set this,Arty was to be employed on SOS tasks. It was definitely decided that one task would be done regardless. This would establish a healthy route to Woensdrecht. This was to consist of a night attack on a probable section post at approximately 602198. The problem of the Causeway was to be a battalion show with the Calgary Highlanders doing the honours. R.H.C. were to remain in their present position. There was a possibility that the 3" Mortar might be brigaded and if so they would be under command of the Calgary Highlanders Mortar Officer Capt. Kerfoot. At 1800 hours Major Ellis held a huddle and warned A, B C & D of the role that each played. He informed the Coy Commanders that there had been a choice between a daylight or a night attack and that based on their opinions he had requested the former. At any event there was to be no move on the 16th and not until after first light on the 17th. On the subject of our own ammunition, we were informed that there was a double establishment available for all companies. Major Robinson was pleased to hear that a platoon of MMG would be working in his area. Everyone was elated because as Major Ellis pointed out, the postponement allowed for an improved plan with a better tie-in of all elements, equipped with an adequate fire programme.<br>     Following the Huddle a conference was held at which it was announced that Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan had been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his outstanding leadership and untiring efforts during the fierce struggle at Claire Tizon.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>15<br>Oct 44</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>The event was toasted at Tac H. Back at "A" Echelon theevent was greeted with hearty approval and everyone talked about it incessantly. While on the subject of awards, it was learned that there were to be awards for the Hoogerheide show, of 7 Oct 44. In this connection Lieut. Alex Keller's name was mentioned. The Mortar Platoon, it was felt deserved recognition and could possibly be included in the list of periodical awards. Other names mentioned were Major Deb Kearns, Capt. Mark Tennant, Lieut. Munro, batman-driver Fox. When Mark Tennant's name was mentioned, the Huddle members were informed that he had undergone an operation at Antwerp and also in Antwerp and also in England. He asked to be remembered to all. Before the Huddle broke up there was considerable small-talk and joking. For a while it looked as if a large scale recce party would be visiting Capt. Pearson's H.Q. where he boasted that a beautiful blonde lived. The party was discouraged only by the inclement weather.<br>
Interesting items during the day included Capt. Kenbot's autumnal noon-day swim. He did not take the plunge of his own accord but rather was prompted to do so when Jerry made it too hot in his area. There is one definite trait in the type of Hun we are encountering here. He fights ferociously to the end while he has ammunition, weapons and sufficient men. He has a code which allows stretcher bearers and RAP personnel an immunity which had been denied by the SS troops. Patrols have reported that he is very sensitive at night and quite bold. One P.W., ex-paratrooper, brought in through Major Robinson's area surrendered without a fight after he claimed his Company had been almost completely wiped out by Arty fire. He had hidden in a fox-hole for 3 days and finally had been driven by the pangs of hunger to let down Der Fuerher.<br>
As a fitting reminder of Scout Alexander's calibre, Scout Officer Gordie Sellar brought in an O.P. report which Alexander had compiled with the assistance of his telescope in the afternoon of his demise. "I" section was deeply moved by the news and the loyal band of scouts felt keenly the loss of their comrade.<br>
Weather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with<br>
heavy downpour of rain at night.<br>
Visibility - V.G. until a few hours before storm.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van den Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>16 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Our patrol reports indicated that flares were going up close to our area. It was not until Lieut. JackMcKinstry came in to register his booby traps that we had a complete explanation. His men had gone out quite unescorted to the embankment area 5820, across Baker Coy's front to lay some flares. After they had completed their task, and were on their way in, a rabbit scuttled across the embankment and set off one of the flares. The Pioneers rigged up the flares again and crossed back into our lines at approximately 0100 hours. At 0145 hours Baker Coy were set upon by a small enemy fighting patrol which they checked. Thanks was due to Arty who were instrumental in breaking it up, by their excellent shooting. R de Mais as per schedule contacted Baker Coy at 0241 hours, and as the Pioneers had returned and so had Baker Coys fighting patrol, the carrier section which had been sent to stand by to back up Baker Coy was released. At 0348 hours Baker Coy's right forward flank was threatened by the enemy trying infiltration. Capt. Kerfoot was given a call and with alacrity he assured us he was only too willing to engage any possible targets. Our obliging friend, Capt. Newman popped into "I" Section and advised us that he too was ready to assist.<br>Brigade Major Hees called us at 0450 hours to inquire if The Calgary Highlanders had a recce boat which they could lend the R. de Mais to do their assignment in area 602198. If the matter had not been serious it would have provided occasion for some mirth. Mention Recce boats to a Calgary Highlander who was at Lochtenberg on the night of 31 Oct 44 and you touch a tender spot. Major Kearns' Able Coy had needed a Recce boat before setting out on their venture to Capture Fort de Schooten 7603, but none had been forthcoming from Bde. - as it developed later on the R. de Mais. had no occasion to use the boat as they did not achieve their objective. Later on in the day the Brigadier advised the I.O. that Recce boats were being obtained for each Battalion. The balance of the early morning passed without any undue ado as Jerry occasionally mortared and shelled the general areas of the Companies. At Bn.H.Q. it was the general opinion that Major Ellis made an excellent chosse of Bn. H.Q's site<br>There was however some excitement over the question of 2 patrols which had been spent out from Baker Coy. The Brigadier kept after us for the report which had been delayed, but finally we were able to advise Brigade that both patrols had reached within 100x of their objectives but had had to withdraw because of strong enemy patrols.</td>
<td>10<br>3 &nbsp;&nbsp; 6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>16 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Shortly after breakfast A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis and the "I" Sgt Baker went out on their Recce of the ground ahead of Baker Coy. They also visited Bde. Returning to Tac H they were dismayed to find that no food had been set aside for them. To rectify the situation, the I.O. sent a D.R. back to "A" Echelon to contact C.Q. Drew, and within an hour's time the morale of Major Ellis and Sgt. Baker and Thompson the batman-driver was restored. At 1400 hours, Major Ellis held a conference in his "study" to discuss the plan for the attack on "Mac" or topographically speaking the Causeway 5720, 5820, 5920. In attendance were Major Anderson, Tor. Scots; Major Fletcher, 10th C.G.R.; Capt. Jack Paddon, Tor Scots; Capt. Heath, 121 Med Rep.; Capt. Newman, and Bill Reilly of 5 Hy Arty, Lt. Priest of R.H.C. Mortar Pl and Lieut. Nicolay, 10thC.G.R., C Sqdn. The meeting was to lay on the fire plan and to discuss how best to work in with the Company assignments. At 1530 hours a rush called came in from Bde. advising us of an "O" Group. The Brigadier explained the necessity for a hurried assembly was caused by the fact that 4th Bde. had to be backup in their effort at Woensdrect. More Infantry were required on the ground. Departing from the usual procedure, Brigadier McGill allowed instructions to be given to the I.O. to contact Tac H and issue order that Charlie and Dog Companies return to their former areas 595197 and 570190 including Sluice Basin respectively. This was occasioned by the removal of two Companies of the R. de Mais to reinforce R.H.L.I. at Woensdrect. The attack by the Calgary Highlanders was definitely off and would not be launched until the situation on the right was tidy. The postponement was calculated to last 2 or 3 days. The change resulted in 2 small companies of R. de Mais under command of The Calgary Highlanders. In the matter of reinforcements these were to be rushed to R.H.L.I. at once. Major Ellis advised that he had 9 carriers to place at the disposal of the Bde and R.H.C. followed suite. If necessary a shuttle service would be established. The "O" Group terminated quickly and Major Ellis had L.O. Wood drive us over to "A" Echelon to contact Carrier Platoon Commander Capt. Harrison. While at "A" Echelon it was learned that "B" Echelon had been bombed by flying bombs. Q.M. Angus McDonnell was upset by the episode because it disrupted his staff. Our Q.M. has been doing a great job amid some trying difficulties.</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>16 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Your diarist got his first glimpse of the DSO on the 'Old Man's' tunic. It really looked smashing! A very brief stay at "A" Echelon allowed sufficient time to exchange words with Supp. Lannan, Capt. Teagle, Lieuts John Moffat, and Tom Hoy. Lieut. Alex Kelly MM looked very natty in his Sunday go-best complete with 1939-43 Star as he marked time before proceeding to Antwerp for an "I" Course. The envy of a few officers he appeared quite nonchalant about the "break". Returning to Tac H we were very agreeably surprised to learn that Lieut.-Col. D. G. MacLachlan DSO was returning from his very brief"rest".<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patrol programme for the night entailed 4 fighting patrols. Enemy were definitely located along railway line 5820, 5920 and proved to be very sensitive to our probing<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capt. Harrison completed his ferrying of R de Mais troops at 1940hrs. Baker, Charlie Companies effected their move and it set up their own local liaison. A gem of wisdom found during the day was a tip to watch haystacks with dobrs.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was learned that Major Baker was in 8th General Hospital undergoing treatment for peritonitis.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I" Section celebrated the occasion of the C.O's decoration by opening some cognac ~~with~~ which had been graciously donated by morale-builder Major Ross Ellis.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The day closed without any further excitement and all voted it a banner one<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weather - Fair to cloudy with some light showers during<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;continuous light rain in evening.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visibility: fair.</td>
<td>6.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>3<br><br><br><br><br><br>2</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>17 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Our Sitrep to Bde summarized the conditions as quiet with only 2 mortar bombs falling in the area. The fighting troops and Tac H had a meagre breakfast when the CQMSs inadvertently left "A" Echelon without the sausage ration. For the most part the oversight was accepted quite philosophically but some tape-worm-infested individuals did a little good-natured grousing. Subsequently, as far as Tac H was concerned, CQ Drew restored himself to our good graces by bringing up the chocolate ration at noon and serving steam fruit pudding at supper time.</td>
<td>10<br>1</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelonoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>17 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Major Ellis, 2nd in Command of the Battalion and our I Sgt. went on a liaison jaunt to our adjoining Unit, the R.H.L.I. across the water in Woensdrecht. Their mission was not successful as they could not contact the desired individuals because the R.H.L.I. were not anywhere within 1000x of the position where Major Ellis' party expected to find them. A suitable position for tanks was found but Jerry denied use of ground. During the absence of our Nomads we had a pleasant visit from Padre Percy. Our popular "Sky Pilot" is always welcome and his cheery countenance lights up any of the dark corners. His warm friendly smiled dispels any gloomy thoughts. His sojourns was very brief but he left a very encouraging and interesting message before he departed. The sensational news he broadcast originated from a conference of senior Chaplains at which the Army Commander, announced "substantially - no service in the Orient will be required of Canadian troops now overseas, except on a voluntary basis, however should conscription be deemed necessary (to raise a token force), priority will be considered." There was a rider to the effect that anyone who had from 2 to 3 years on overseas service need have no worry at all.<br>At 1225 Brigadier McGill came to our Tac H to advise us that 5 C.I.B. in general and Calgary Highlanders in particular would not be taking a poke at the left until the right (RHLI area) was cleared. The Brigadier emphasized the fact that fire must be brought down whenever, Jerry showed himself. If at all possible we must try to catch the enemy off guard. One proposition which Brigadier McGill had to make, involved bringing tanks in to Able Coy's area 5819 and Baker's area 581198, having pulled Able and Baker Coys out first, the tanks would have a "go" at Jerry's postions. Major Ellis was most enthusiastic in describing to the Brigadier the perfect plan which Capt. Ronny Kerfoot of the Mortar Platoon had laid on. Before the Brigadier left it was decided that Baker Company would be changed over with D Coy, and come into Bn reserve. During the Brigadier's visit, Lieut. D. G. MacLauchlan DSO, with a twinkle in his eye, facetiously and with the naive air of an innocent bystander, inquired if submarines would be under the command of the Calgary Highlanders to help them fight amphibious tanks</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>17 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>After the Brigadier had left, Major Ellis, Capt. Newman and the "I" Sgt. Baker went off on another effort to carry out daylight liaison with RHLI. Accompanied by Capt. MacDonald of the 10 Arm'd Regt, they visited an anti-tank crew during a briefing. Subsequently they observed the shoot from the notorious O.P. in wood 6219. The target was a house due north of our Tac H. On their return they described their outing as very interesting and informative.<br>After supper all the Coy Commanders came into rehearse verbally the plan for the attackon "Mac" (5920, 5820, 5720) 6020). Congratualtions were the order of the day as the various Coy Commanders came in and proudly felicitated their Commanding Officer Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan DSO on his recent award.<br>It is amazing how quickly the eye catches the honour ribbon. Generously, modestly, almost tearfully the C.O. stoutly insists that his DSO is on behalf of The Calgary Highlanders. As a means of diverting attention from himself, the C.O. brought up the subject of Lieut. Lyster's winning the Sword of Honour as honour graduate at Sandhurst. Lieut. Lyster is back with us now and once again "the Old Man's" excellent judgement has been amply justified. Many will recall how the C.O. tried to convince the Selection Board that his choice of former Sgt.-Major Lyster was not based on supposition, but on a record of proven service. Not only had this former NCO shown promise, but in action at Dieppe had conducted himself so well as to be Mentioned in Despatches.<br>Showing decided benefits from his short rest, the C.O. started the ball rolling with great momentum when he decided an added impetus should be given to the War Bond sales. Capt. Kerfoot and Scout Officer Gordie Sellar have mapped out a sales programme designed to put the Calgary Highlanders up front. The sales committee has promised to award a Bottle of Whiskey to the platoon which has the greatest proportion of sales per capita. Following the example of previous Campaigns the C.O. has given instruction that the thermometer scheme for registering progress be used; Jocosely the C.O. suggested that the Scout Officer, some sort of thermoter along the dykes and perhaps Jerry would come over. When the Scout Officer raised the objection that it would be difficult to separate the Germans from their money, the C.O. remarked that in the past the Scouts had seemed to have made satisfactory arrangements.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>17 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Major Ellis' batman-driver Thompson and R/P. Harasymiw did an excellent job of driving Capt. MacDonald of 10th Arm'd Regt back to Hoogerheide in the pitch-black night. Scarcely had they returned when they volunteered to go back up the road to the R.A.P. to bring up an Ambulance Jeep. The problem of maintaining an ambulance Jeep constantly at hand at Tac H had up until recently provided a source of annoyance and waste of human efforts. Lieut. Gerry DeBiens proudly drove up to show off his new Jeep. While on the subject of Medicos and the the attendant odours of antiseptics we are reminded that our former I. O. and diarist Stu Moore is still in the hospital. The rest is well-earned and all the "I" Section wish him a speedy recovery.<br><br>Weather - Cold wind but bright and clear, changing from fair to cloudy with some light showers during the morning; becoming cloudy during afternoon with continuous light rain effecting area during evening.<br>Visibility - Good, diminishing gradually.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>18 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Calgary Highlanders fighting patrols were down-graded to recce patrols. No changes found in enemy positions. The sitrep for our Bde was summed up as follows:- no shelling or mortaring reported during the night in the forward localities, no counter-attacks launched by enemy, definitely a quiet night. Arty and Mortar kept up harassing fire and maintained their policy of making life uncomfortable for Jerry. At least one of the enemy had had enough and timing his surrender to coincide with the breakfast time he dejectedly walked into Doy Company's lines. Capt. Pearson's men sent t saw to it that he was led to the cage via Tac H<br>At 0920 hours Major Ross Ellis, Capt. Newman (Arty) and Pioneer Officer Jack McKinstry went out to Dog Company areas to Recce a site for a tank shoot. Shortly after he left L/O Mike Wood, Walnut, as he is affectionately known, dropped in to advise us that Lt.-Col. Stott's South Saskatchewan Regt had beaten off a light counter-attack on their sector. Lieut. Wood is still looking for a P.38 or some German revolver. He was almost in tears when we told him that one of our dare-devil</td>
<td>10<br>3</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE 44<br>Hinkelenoord<br>Van de Maegdehberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>18 Oct</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>men, disguising himself as a Dutch peasant, had crossed undisturbed over to Jerry-land and relieved of their Lugers, four Fritzies who had died of lead-poisoning. Before he left "Mike"(left-us)■ informed us that the RHC would be firing Piats and Mortars in a weapon-testing area 620180. Scant notice was given to this news as they were not in our immediate area and the information was logged along with the usual "bumpth". We were rudely reminded of the information when at 1138 hrs artillery indicator bombs began falling at the rear of Tac H. No little consternation was caused because simultaneously a fighter aircraft of unidentified make was observed hovering over the Coy area. On instructions from Lieut-Col D.M. MacLauchlin, DSO Bde was called and informed of the incident. "fficient wide-awake "I" Sgt. Baker took a bearing on the Troublesome gun and 2 Scouts were sent out with orders from the C.O. to locate it. Concurrently another pair borrowing rubber-wading-boots went out in search of the cannisters. Finding one with markings on side A 26. Can 44 it was sent to Bde for identification. The other pair gave an excellent peroformance of compass marching and traced gun fire to Bty HQ of 25 lbdr at 63451525. Bty commander denied all knowledge of the incident. At 1400 hrs Major Ross Ellis went to Bde to attend an Admin Conference held by the Brigadier.<br>Capt. Mon. Kerfoot at 1415 hrs on his way into Tac H to discuss seventh Victory Loan Matters with the C.O. escorted two civilian P.W.s who had been apprehended by Charlie Coy. as they tried to pass through Capt. Heyland's lines heading toward Hunland. Following instructions laid down we were obliged to detain the 2 civilians pending satisfactory identification and an explanation of their actions. An English-speaking representative of the "Orange Brigade" was sent for to come and establish their status. The situation became awkward when he had to be escorted to Brigade for satisfactory identification. He had just enrolled the very same day. Once Bde was satisfied with the report we released the men from custody and instructed the Dutch rescuer to guide them to the home of friends behind our forward lines. An objections was raised here by the new recruit. He could not see his way clear to carry out the assignment because (a)he not eaten his supper. (b) his wife was waiting for him. (c) it was a long trip. On behalf of some Canadians who are giving their lives fighting for freedom, the I O reminded his new-found friend that there were many of our men who had not seen their loved ones for five years but they still did the job required of them.</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE 44<br>Hinkelennoard<br>Van de Maedenberg's<br>Farm<br>600180</td>
<td>18 Oct</td>
<td></td>
<td>The civilians left with their guide and the matter was closed.<br>We had another occasion to think of the Black Watch. One of their jeeps turned over, the driver was injured and we contacted them and gave them particulars for their information and necessary action.<br>By 1645 hrs we were in communication byline with "A" Echelon. We have found this very satisfactory.<br>Scouts who had been out in an OP brought in a very detailed report of the day's activities and we immediately passed on the data to arty for the necessary tonic. Jerry provided something of a disagreeable surprise late in the afternoon, when he produced considerable "flak" and brought down a Typhoon 30 degrees M from our position. It is felt that he will be made to pay for this several times over.<br>Lieut. McCloskey, 2nd Fd Coy RCE dropped in to have a look-see at our maps and air photos. He was disappointed that they did not cover area further west. There is an indication that the Marching Song of the 2nd Div may be "The Road to the Isle of Walcheren!"<br>One of the amusing stories to come from the front concerns the personnel of Baker Coy. It seems they decided to save on Canadian foot-wear and to paraphrase an old familiar adage "do as the Dutch do" to wit; they now wear "Sabots".<br>At Tac H, BnHQ's total volume of sales at time of closing read $2100. Lieut-Col. D. G. MacLauchlin, DSO once again headed the list of early susscribers. Charlie Coy's commander, Capt. Dolf Heyland was the victims of Major Ellis sparkling wit and patiently listened to asoles pep-talk on the subject of the 7th Victory Loan Campaign. At 2110 a call from Bde advised us that there would be Demonstrations by the 11th Royal Tank Regt at Tamise. J5386 at 191400hs 200900hs and 201400 hrs.<br>Highlight of the day's domestic situation at Tac H was the semi-paternal counsel which the C.O. passed on to the now high-strung I.O. It is remarkable how patient the C.O. is with some of his subalterns. There is a rumour afloat that "I" section Notes are almost ready for publication. Don't embarress a certain Cpl. Malkin of "I" by asking him "who was looking for the War Diary of 27 Oft 44?" Brigade sent in the patrol programme for the night's activities giving the C.O. a free hand to decide whether we wanted to send Recce or Fighting Patrols to cover the Northern sector of the Bn locality. Routes, etc, were all left to the discretion of our C.O. The C.O. elected to have his men do Recce Patrols. The day closed without any other note-worthy incidents.</td>
<td>6.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>3</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelonoord<br>Van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Wed<br>18 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Weather:- Alternately cloudy to partly cloudly with occasional Showers.<br><br>Visibility:- Good generally but poor in showers.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Hinkelonoord<br>Van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Thu<br>19 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Throughout the early hours of the morning Calgary Highlanders' patrol-reports came in from the companies. It was evident there was no material change in location of the enemy F.D.Ls and on the whole the enemy continued to resist determinedly any forward movement on the part of Calgary Highlanders. The Brigade SitRep summarized conditions as follows; sector quiet with little or no shelling. A white phosphorous bomb landed in Dog Coy's area at 0100 hrs with resultant big flash and heavy explosion. Also planes were heard overhead and to which at one end was attached some objects, were observed in the general direction North and between ourselves and Woensdrecht.<br>At 0845 Lt-Col D G MacLauchlan D.S. O. held a meeting of company Commanders which included, 2 i/c Major Ellis, Major Robinson, Capts, Lasher, Heyland, Pearson, H.Q. Commander, Capt Wood and Adjt Dore. Major Ross Ellis perfermaix prefaced the meeting by announcing the latest developements concerning our Bde. It is definite that within the next few days , 4 th Cdn Armd Div who were regrouping and preparing for OPS. "Suitcase", would make a drive North up to Bergen op Zoom,with the 49 th Div on the right. Pending this news for 5 C I B and what particularly concerns us, is the glad tidings that we stay in our present positions until the right flank is clear. It will be the responsibility of the R H L I to finish clearing Woensdrecht. Subsequently the 1 st Br Corps will relieve us and then we will pick up and shift to a new area to be defined later on. A special show was to be put on by 6 C I B on Walcheren Islan. The further enlargement of the broad plot provided a plan, the scope of which embraces a sweep by 4 C I B to clear the neck , coming down to meet 5 C I B coming up from the South. It was not too surprising that the further plans involved an assault landing and the establishment of a Bridgehead. We were to clear North as far as 23 Grid line and within 48 hrs. 4 C I B would meet us.</td>
<td>10<br>3<br>1</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenooord<br>van den Maegdenberghs<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Thur<br>19 Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>By way of interest Major Ellis informed the gathering that heavy support would con-sist of 4 AGRA's. The foregoing information was not to be given to anyone but offrs. Attention of the Coy Comds was drawn to a discussion of the "Weasels" as the am-phibious jeeps are called. The vehicles has proven to be excellent in swampland, it can pull an A.Tk gun, it is lighter than a carrier and it is speedy. The sub-ject of LVT's provoked some mirth and xxxxBrxxxMaexxax Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, suggested that we should start to acquire a growth of web in preparation for our future aquatic performances. The first item on the agenda dealt with the demon-stration by the 11th Royal Tank Regt at Tamise commencing at 1400 hrs. Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, Major Robinson, Capt Percy, Capt Wood, Capt Kerfoot, Capt Lasher, Capt Clarke, Capt Newman, RCA, Adjt Dore, Lt Bacon, Lt MacDonald, Lt Hey, were slated for the first performance. The matter of citations followed and the CO stressed the importance of submitting names worthy of commendations. While on the subject of personnel, the CO reiterated a statement which he has often made and that is that the "basic xxxxxxxx principle of any NCO is his ability to handle men". We learned too that Majors MacKenzie, Kearns and D.K. Robertson may be returning to us soon. According to the story that is going the rounds, Major S.C. Robertson is Monty's right-hand-man. The case of mistaken identity arose when inquiries were made as to the present location of Major D.K. Robertson, who was last heard of as liaison officer between Field Marshall Montgomery and his Corps Comds. The subject of War Bonds was next discussed and it was agreed that "A" ECH would render assistance in completing the forms which the fighting troops would sign the blanks and "A" Ech would do the rest. The meeting closed with the thought that hard-working, aggressive Adjt Capt Dore would obtain a bottle of scotch for the winners in the War Loan campaign.<br>Around noon the party left for the demonstration. Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, drove and as usual Capt Kerfoot's reading of the 1/100000 Antwerp map was faultless. Except for a little competition for space on the road the trip down was without incident. On the way back the party stopped in Antwerp for a 90-franc cup of coffee. The stay was cut short unfortunately when everyone ran out of Belgium currency. Considerable excitement round Tack HQ was caused when a single round of HE from a field gun landed in the area. Deductions led to the belief that it was just a stray round which Jerry had let loose from far away. No damage was done.</td>
<td>L.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>Van den Maeg-<br>denbergs<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Thur<br>19<br>Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The proprietor of the farm drew to our attention the fact that the water was rising too high in the area and suggested xxx we open the sluice gate. When Major Ross Ellis went to Bde he advised them and shortly afterwards Lt Bee, of RCE, dropped in to inquire about neighbouring culverts. He went away armed with the necessary information about the surrounding area.<br>Lt Jack Taylor, Pioneer Officer of RRG, visited Tac H to ascertain if the amplifier of one of his Polish mine detectors had been found in "D" Coy's area. Evidently during the take over it had been forgotten. One theory is that one of the Jerries, figuratively speaking, reached across the dyke and took it. Capt Pearson of "D" coy had an amusing story to tell about the audacity of the Hun in the area. According to the way Capt Pearson heard it this party was tapped in to his line and kept sending him mortar reports. Pronto (Bill Wills) had his men out checking but could find no sign of enemy interference. Back at Tac H we all referred to the unknown as "call sign 6" and many and varied were the suggestions and reports associated with him. Looking forward to a visit to Antwerp, Pronto says he would like to transfer from the RCCS to the Royal Canadian Civilian Corps.<br>At rear Bn HQ, Adjt Chuck Dore reports he is swamped with about a dozen Courts of Inquiry. A new charge being considered for framing covers the case of AWLOB. We also learn from the Adjt that a picture of debonair Major Ross Ellis in his coy carrier appeared in a recent issue of Canada's Weekly. The identification was made possible due to the familiar tank head-gear which our popular 2 i/c has been sporting since early in the operations. Partly due to the good-natured pep talk which had been given to Capt Heyland's coy, Bond Sales for the day totalled $2.500 whilst Bn HQ proudly reported $3.500 for 28 subscriptions. The name of Brig. Whitehead was mentioned today in connection with the "GLEN" mailing list. Major Ellis having assigned recce patrols to the scouts, "C", "B" and "D" coys and a fighting patrol to "A" coy, we prepared to compile the reports for Bde.<br><br>Weather - Wind squalls in morning, later fair to cloudy with light showers, heavy occasionally inland. Decidedly a very dirty day with many mud bespattered countenances.<br><br>Visibility - proportionately limited.</td>
<td>6.</td>
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<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>20<br>Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>The 5 CIB Sitrep quite accurately summed up the local conditions as "generally a quiet night". Calgary Highlanders reported aircraft overhead during night. Div stated these were our own planes photographing. Patrols met enemy in the usual positions. Jerry is still sensitive to any intrusion but he is not aggressive. There was no enemy action on the Bde front. Major Robinson's "B" coy was more explicit in its report, they ran into MG fire, also what seemed to be bazookas. Likewise Capt Lasher formerly with the British Desert Rodents, sent out a fighting patrol armed with a PIAT which fired and hit something substantial. The enemy retaliated with schmeiser and bazooka fire! As soon as patrol results were available, gaxxxxt genial Capt Newman scanned them for new and likely prospects and then proceeded to call down fire. Shelldrake is most co-operative and has the welfare of all of us in mind. As per schedule Capt Stott, Capt Pearson, Lieut Wills (RCCS), Joley (RCA) ¶MCornelli-ous (RCA), minus Hirst(appendage, Coady, Lyster, Soley, Sellar, Thrimmer and the IO left for the LVT Demonstration at Tamise. Once again "I" Section came to the rescue. Foresight on the part of Bn HQ enabled the party to have a snack before they set out in the chilly morning. The group thoroughly enjoyed the outing and appreciated the opportunity of exchanging ideas. The RV with the rep from the 11th Royal Tank Regt was in a Belgium cafe and all voted that a more suitable locale could not have been chosen The association with 11th Royals will recall for many the scheme "TIGER". The actual scene of the demonstration was at Steendorp some three miles East of Tamise. The event was preceded by a lecture given by Major Tommy Newton-Dunn. The lecturer explained that there are 2 brands of LVT, namely Mark 2 and Mark 4. They were an American invention produced by Ronal Roebling of Tampa, Florida. Major Dunn went on to say that the vehicles had been used in the South Pacific mentioning Guam in particular. The dimensions of the craft are 7 ft, 11 ins by 12 ft, 6 ins. Designed to carry 30 men, full capacity, the craft had been tested and could carry carrier, or a staff car or jeep. Essentially the only difference between the Mark 2 and mark 4 was that the rear of the latter could be let down or raised and the ramp allowed vehicles to disembark. Driven by a force of 350 hp the craft could attain a maximum speed of 5 knots in still water. Manned by a crew of 5 men intercomn between craft was by means of a 19 set. The main characteristics of the craft are (a) its speed (b) its manoeuvrability (c) its presents only a minimum target (d)Vul nerability reduced by light armour and protection provided against small arms but</td>
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**WAR DIARY**

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**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**

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<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
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<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>20<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>(e) fighting power limited as the only armament with which it is equipped consists of a Browning machine gun. Employment of the craft was found to be best on grassy, muddy ground - capable of ascending dykes as steep a gradient of approximately 1 in 2 it was noticeably well-balanced. Its best performance in unloading was on to a hard surface. It was found that the use of the craft to travel on hard surface damaged the grousers and the pontoons. Following the lecture the officers present were taken for a trial spin. The Major controlled the run and directed the movements. Emerging from the river it was something of an experience to feel an amphibious vehicle put on a performance usually attributed to a carrier Illustrating the mark 4 rear-drop feature, Major Newton-Dunn hastened to explain that they did not like to expose their sunny side to a landing beach. Two of the craft used were Sterling and Sparrow and in comparing notes with Adjt Capt Dore it was learned that only a little more than a month ago the craft were seen on the coast of Normandy. As a closing note on the subject it is learned that production figures are a very closely guarded secret and in fact there is no pamphlet issued yet. In the interim back at Tac HQ Lt-col. D.G. MacLauchlin, DSO, received a visit from the Brigadier and together they discussed the trend of coming events in the light of the summary of informaion on the South Dutch Islands (appendix)<br>When the spectators returned from Tamise, group 3 headed by Major Ross Ellis set out. Included in this tour were Capt Heyland, Capt Harrison, Capt Turnbull(RCAMC), Capt Gordon, Capt Teagle, Lt Moffatt, Lt McKinstry, Lt Lefroy, Lt Wilkins and Lt Shoening-<br>          The 80 mile round trip was accomplished without mishap, stopping over in Antwerp the sitrep was most colourful and deserving of an appreciation. Equipped with Belgian currency the members of the party had ice cream amid soft lights, music and in view of fair women. Reluctantly, disgruntedly and dejectedly the party returned.<br>During the afternoon, QM Capt MacDonnell, made one of his regular daily visits and brought along RQMS Duffin. The latter informed us that he was kept quite busy with unit problems and in addition was acting as a Bx CSM and attending to the local defence of Brigade. Scouts were still manning an OP up in Capt Heyland's "C" coy area. They did a little sniping just to let Jerry know we were still around. Based on their report Shelldrake provided for a nuisance-target on some positions.<br>The patrol programme for the night arrived and it was decided that "C" coy's Heylanders would send out a fighting patrol to be followed up by a listening post. Capt Pearson's patrol responsibility was to send out a recce patrol and concurrently to</td>
<td>£.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>3</td>
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Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**

**OR**

**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**

*(Erase heading not required)*

M.P.M. 11
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Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 25 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>Van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>20<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>maintain a listening post. Capt Lasher's coy was given a respite for the night insofar as patrolling was concerned. Major Robinson's Big Batling "B" coy conducted liaison with R de Mais on our left rear. All these tasks were initiated at the CO's discretion based on the experience of previous sorties and local information required. Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, held coy comds meeting at 1900 hrs. Items for consideration were headed by a discussion of the monetary peculiarities attendant to the Dutch currency situation. At the time of writing the economies and mechanisms of the system are still not clear. The problem of Canadian troops wearing enemy clothing was dealt with and it is decided that definite measures must be taken to protect our troops from cases of mistaken identity. As the CO put it "there is a distinctive smell of Huns". Even live ones! Pistol-packing privileges for privates were to be denied ifkpriviingaxifarxprinx if the practice of copying officers' dress did not cease, the CO announced next. All ears went up when "the old man" informed the coy comds that there were 20 barrels of beer or 660 quarts at 11 guilders each here. The decision reached was that it would be held at Auxiliary Services until the men came out for a rest.<br>The 7th Victory Loan campaign was next on the agenda. Unofficially Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, stated that he would not be at all surprised if the Bn scored $50,000 and in fact reached a top objective of $60,000. It was suggested that a large scale thermometer should be prepared and on it at various levels should be shown a defunct, German weapons incl, a luger a schmeiser, MG 42, Bazooka, and 88 mm. On reading the day's total for the Div it was noticed that there was a $5.00 subscription whereupon jovial Capt Lasher pecuniously declared it as his modest contribution. Much banter ensued and the gist of a sales talk letter from a higher formation which intimated that more interest should be given to the pressing matter of War Bonds was greeted with many comments. Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, warned all "lead-swingers" to toss the lead into the lake. Considerable difficulty was experienced in understanding how man any of the Fd Security troops in Antwerp could Quadruple their objectives especially since we saw the prisoners first. It was decided that the Daily Progress of the campaign would appear on the back of the "Glen". Some amusement was provided by the CO who related the story of a certain batman which the Brigadier had. It seems the effects of some calvados or cognac filled the orderly with a desire to</td>
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Title pages will be prepared.

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**OR**xx

**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**

*(Erase heading not required)*

Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

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<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>20<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>capture some prisoners. Borrowing the Brigadier's Jeep for the adventure,he started out. Briefly what transferred is that the Brigadier's Jeep landed in LAD and the bat-man in hospital. As a result of the escapade it was felt that a rifle coy was the place for him after his convalescence. In fact he was available to any company in the Bn. There were no bids. The meeting was next informed that there were no vacancies for DRs. Establishment adjustments were then discussed at which time it was stated that reinforcements were quite adequate in number. While discussing coy strengths Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, was heard uttering the paradox that coy comds are always right but they do make mistakes. Apologies followed profusely as a pantomine of Alphonse and Gaston ensued. The system of LOB was next the subject of consideration and it was agreed that the method had proven to be a tower of strength to the Bn. The topic of untrained recruits next occupied the attention of the meeting. The short-age of officers was given some thought. On this subject the CO emphatically stated that the officers who had been NCOs with the Bn and trained along uniform lines were better than any sent. In this connection the names of Lts Wilkins and Schoening were mentioned. On the subject of promotions the CO agreed that Lt Goady was to obtain his Captaincy. Lt Hoy was to be employed as understudy to the A.Tk pl comd. Lt Bacon was to have a choice to remain with "D" coy or return to carriers. Capt Teagle was to be acting 2 i/c of "D" coy. In discussing the problems involved in running a Bn "the Old Man" offered to switch jobs with support coy comd, Capt Stott, who claimed he had no worries. Capt Lasher chimed in cheerily "ask if it is with pay". The CO put himself on record by saying that local and intra-battalion personnel arrangements are "OK" once they have been arranged. Developing from this the CO expanded on the question of switches before a battle. This was particularly true in the case of new officers coming up. One matter which brought a strong statement from the CO was that the cause is so great nothing must be allowed to shake the morale of the troops. Citations were then discussed. Judging from the all-round performance of CAPT. Pearson's pl of "D" coy, half-seriously it was said that the entire platoon should be given an issue of medals for its excellent pl show at the Distillery in Eindhoven. Information was to be obtained concerning the evacuation of a mobile fire controller by Maj Bruce MacKenzie during the show after the crossing of the Turnhout Canal. The CO then related the incident of the Irishman in the last war who won the VC for capturing 22 PW. The award was based more on the answer he gave when they asked how he</td>
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Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**
*OR*
**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**
*(Erase heading not required)*

M.P.M. 11
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Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>20<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>did it. He replied "I surrounded them". The story was told in connection with the performance of two men while we were in the area of Loon Plage. "I" Section came in for some reflected glory when their cpl was discussed for his exploit at the Casino and for his incursions in to No Man's land. Further reminiscence included "A" coy chasing the German grenade lobber in the yard of a farm. Again the German had booby-trapped a tavern only it was rigged up so that when it went off it blew the side out. Inside they found a Hun laughing himself sick - result he died of lead poisoning. The name of Lt Mike Wood recalled the capture of 14 Huns up a ladder. Before the Coy Comds left the CO discussed the tentative plan of a night operation on Zuid Beveland with penetration to 800-1000 metres in LTVs. The primary object of the task was to knock out the gun positions in the south. Once the bodies were across the roads we would gain use of the channel. In preparation for this R de Mais were to relieve "B" and "C" coys on the 21st instead of effecting a complete pull-out and then re-entering it. At this juncture the CO blamed himself for accepting Bde assignments for the Bn. General points of information received during the day included the heartening news that the Bn was well up in reinforcements. Casualties were reported as light. At the time of writing only 4 AWL cases were on the list. One or two cases of compassionate leave were being given due consideration. In a lighter vein, there were inquiries concerning Dapt Harrison's proposition to drop by parachute 12½ lbdrs to take Aachen. Capt Cornellious, Capt Reilly, Capt Newman (all RCA) and Capt Harrison have had some great laughs over the brainwave of substituting the 12½ lbdrs for 25 lbdrs. Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, has been getting in his games of cribbage. Capt Newman has been his opponent and from all accounts there have been some battles. The mail situation has been satisfactory to date. The CO has been receiving quite regularly the familiar blue envelope that causes him to beam and exclaim "That's the one".<br><br>Weather - windy, cloudy with slight intermittent rain and drizzle locally in the morning clearing somewhat in the afternoon.<br><br>Visibility - poor.</td>
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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**
**OR**
**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**

*(Erase heading not required)*

M.P.M. 11
40/P & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelenoord<br>van den<br>Maegdenberg's<br>Farm 600180</td>
<td>Fri<br>Sat<br>21<br>Oct<br>44</td>
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<td>Our early morning sitrep reported all coys enjoyed very quiet night. No shelling or enemy activity. The sitrep from Bde reported the enemy quiet on the entire Div front. Liaison was maintained with the R de Mais throughout the night. Nothing unusual happened at Tac H until approximately 0830 hrs when a fire broke out in the upstairs portion of the farmhouse. Although everyone worked hard to extinguish the conflagration the forces of man were not sufficient to overcome the powers of chemistry and the house was razed except for one wall. Although the farmer felt bad about his loss he admired the co-operative spirit of the men and officers and appreciated the manner in which they salvaged his furniture and belongings. Pte Sapinsky, carrier driver the Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, suffered a severe hand burn. In the midst of the struggle the coy comds arrived at 0930 hrs as per schedule and Lt-col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, held an open-air conference with them. Our neighbors the R de Mais and our own coys had offered assistance but there was nothing they could do to prevent the development of the fire and it was not deemed advisable to use man-power from the coys. The fire could be seen from Bde and the Brigadier arrived on the scene. Satisfied that the coys were not affected and that Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, was safe he left. Shortly after his departure a representative from Fd Security arrived to take notes concerning the incident.<br>Capt Stott and Lt Sellar having recced a new site for Tac H we moved in to Wolfert's Farm at 599189 at approximately 1200 hrs. Despite the morning's excitement morale was very high and the punctual arrival of food heightened the good spirits and business continued as usual. At 1525 hrs Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, held a coy comds meeting at which time it was announced that the Bn was going out of the line and that the reason for it was so that the Bn could enjoy what was strictly a rest period of 48 hrs. It was to be a take over in situation by the RHC and all the supporting arms except the Tor Scots 4.2 were going out. Immediately steps were taken to arrange for picture shows, mobile bath and all the extras to which fighting men look forward. The recce party hied itself off in search of a suitable Bn HQ building and reported that the home of P van Gijn, in Ossendrecht, MR 628166 would be used. The Bn moved out in orderly fashion and no untoward event was reported. The fighting men were lodged in billets and settled down for a good night's rest.<br>Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, busied himself on the pleasant task of citations. Proud of the staying power of his troops, the CO and 2 i/c were pleased to see the men</td>
<td>10<br>1 k.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 23 NE<br>Heinkelanoord<br>Wolfert's<br>Farm 599189</td>
<td>Sat<br>21<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>benefitting from a well-earned rest. Major Harrison, 28 Bty 5 Fd Regt, joined us replacing Major Doug Campbell who is now Bde Major, RA, 4 Div HQ and this will relieve Capt Newman,our zealous Arty schemer. We consider ourselves fortunate to be associated with such fine performers.<br>Highlights of the day was Scout Officer, Lt Sellar's, triumphant entry to Bn HQ with a Belgium briar pipe. The day also marked the loss of the CO's "crib" board. Pte Worrell, the CO's new carrier driver, looks like a very good substitute. The adjt's batman, amiable Pte Brown, was adopted by the hospitable van Gijn family.<br>Lt MacDonald was evacuated shell-shocked early in the day when an enemy mortar bomb alighted directly on his slit trench.<br><br>Weather - Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle<br><br>Visibility - limited</td>
<td>k.<br><br>2 Ch.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Ossendrecht<br>Home of P van<br>Gijn 626165</td>
<td>Sun<br>22<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>The Bn enjoyed a good night's sleep. No untoward event marred the commencement of the rest period. Reveille was at 0830 hrs. Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, held orders at 0930 hrs. Major Ross Ellis went to Bde at 1000 hrs to attend an admin conference. Lt Sellar busied himself with the Bath Parade. The CO had the coy comds come in for a meeting at which were discussed the subjects of war service gratuities and further citations for gallantry considered in favour of "D" coy. Thanks to the efforts of the CO, scout cpl Pullen's application for compassionate leave was approved and he left for rear Div HQ and then to Dieppe for embarkation. At 1330 hrs approx, "A" Ech held church service. Due to an oversight some of the Bn were not informed, consequently there was not as large an attendance.<br>Brigadier McGill visited Lt-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, at 1350 hrs to confirm the bad news that despite all promises Calgary Highlanders would be going back into the line at 0930 hrs on 23 Oct. Ironical though it may seem the CO discreetly inquired of the Brigadier when the 48 hrs passes would be forthcoming. The Brigadier was quite surprised to learn that some units in the 2nd Div were getting their 48 hr passes. At 1600 hrs Mr Vosde Wael, Burgemeester, of Ossendrecht called on the CO and welcomed him to his borough. The Burgemeester tendered an invitation to his home which the CO accepted. Apart from the exchange of pleasantries the CO mixed a sprinkling of</td>
<td>10</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Ossendrecht<br>Home of P van<br>Gijn 626165</td>
<td>Sun<br>22<br>Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>business and arranged for an informant to be conducted to Bde on the 23rd.<br>An "O" Gp called for 1800 hrs was cancelled when it was learned that Major Ellis would be representing the Brigadier at a Div HQ "O" Gp at 1830 hrs. Major Ellis and Capt Newman had been waiting all day for word to go to Antwerp. When word finally did come through it was to go to Div and all plans for the Antwerp excursion were off. Ltcol Lt M.B. Wood, senior LO, and Lt. E.P. Ford went along, the former to take notes for the Brigadier and the latter for the trip. Among those present at the GOC's "O" Gp were Brig Cabeldét, 4 CIB, Brig Gauvreau, 6 CIB, A/QRA Lt-Col Dobell, A/CRE Major Hunter, Lt-Col Allway of Recce; Lt-Col Johnson, Tor Scots; OC Sigs Lt-Col Johansen, A&Q Lt-Col Deziel, ADMS Col. Shire and Major Ross Ellis, &amp;.... Maj-Gen Volkes prefaced his orders by announcing that there would be no discussion as to when the operation would take place. However he did invite suggestions and recommended that they be given as early as possible in the course of the introductory phase. The GOC stated that a large scale appreciation had been made of that all risks pertaining to the situation were understood. Regardless, the effort must be tried. The task for 2 Div was set so that before last hour of the 23rd some force would be started out into the South Beveland peninsula. For details of the appreciation of the situation there, see appendix. 6 CIB were to commence operations at first light and complete by noon to secure the dominating ground leading out to the isthmus. Not later than 1400 hrs 5 CIB were to be in position ready to "Kick-off" and we we e to be on 1 hrs notice from 1200 hrs. It was definitely decided that 5 CIB was released from the liability of the "boating" and that it would clear and secure the original task. As far as support was concerned we were to have our full quota of resources but the 6 CIB were to have immediate priority. The fire plan xxxthexsxhxxx for 5 CIB was to be the same as originally planned and the scheme "Mac" was to be carried out as outlined in Appendix. Before closing the "O" Gp the GOC added that if 5 CIB succeeded in getting out on the "neck" the "boating job" might be reassigned to the Bde. Returning to Bn HQ Major Ross Ellis conducted his Bn "O" Gp at 2030 hrs and announced that the 6 CIB would attack Woensdrecht at first light and finish up by 1200 hrs and that we would do "Mac". He explained that he had gone to Div to represent the Brigadier as the planning staff of 5 CIB were at Axel some 50 miles away! On the reoccupation of the Bn area "C" coy returned to its old position. "B" coy went to area 5819. "D" coy to general 5918 and able coy to locality 5818. 4 CIB were to move through 5 CIB at 240300. It was</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Ossendrecht<br>Home of P van<br>Gijn 626165</td>
<td>Sun<br>22 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>arranged that breakfast would be on at 0700 hrs and that the Bn would move on a Tac H basis at 0800 hrs. Capt Ron Kerfoot was to be in charge of the Bde of Mortars, scouts were to work with "C" coy. Coys were to have each 5 LCB personnel. After the "O" Gp Major Ellis spent some time mentally rehearsing the fire plan with arty, tank, MMG and Mortar representatives. Brigadier McGill dropped in to go over with Major Ellis notes obtained from Div pertaining to the broad plot. Following the usual formal discussion the Brigadier relaxed and spent some time discussing with Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchldn, DSO, and Major Ellis the family life of the Bn. The CO in discussing establishments mentioned that the Calgary Highlanders alwasy kept open the various jobs in the Bn. This brought back to memory the chart Mack Reid compiled showing the Bn on a civilian status. After the Brigadier left, Major Ellis summed up the proposition succinctly by saying "We go out to get a neck and stick out our neck."<br>Other incidents of note during the day included the worry over QM MacDonnel who had a bad fall getting out of his jeep. Bde "I" Sjt Herd visited Bn HQ to reminisce with "I" section. It is learned also that he is on the look-out for a Bde "I" Cpl. It would appear that Calgary will be contributing another new member from its ranks. Winter underwear was distributed in the course of the evening. At the Div "O" Gp it was interesting to learn that 35 members of a tank crew were away on their 48 hrs leave. Major Ross Ellis scored neatly during his trip to Div. The GOC asked for an outline of the Fire Plan and Major Ellis was able to whip out a copy of the trace, appendix II.<br><br>Weather - Fair but cool.<br><br>Visibility - good.</td>
<td>k.</td>
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<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
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<tr>
<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Ossendrecht<br>Home of P van<br>Gijn 626165</td>
<td>Mon<br>23 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>Bde sitrep reported RHC front much more active on the part of the enemy. Arty was used with good effect, however. Calgary Highlanders enjoyed what was left of their aborted rest period. Marching troops left the area about 0800 hrs. Tac H moved off at 0945 hrs and arrived at its new location 599189 and was set up by 1030 hrs. ABCD were established in their coy areas by 1130 hrs. At 1400 hrs all stations were informed that H hour was 1500 hrs and that the xxxxbxxx attack would be launched as planned. Able coy, under Capt Lasher,"kicked off"and sweeping around the left on an end run secured their objective. "D" coy, in the hands of Capt Pearson, splitting their force to work some on South and some on the North advanced 300 yds past their SP encountered fairly heavy small arms and were held up. Capt Pearson was hit and Lt Wilkins took over the coy at approx 1326 hrs. "C" coy, with Capt Heyland in comd, encountered opposition from their point of MR 595202. Some scouts were sent ahead to clear the house at the point and once this was done arty softened up point xxxxcxnxx xxxxxwxxxdxxxxxxxxxxix 3, while "C" coy pushed on and by 1600 hrs were 100 yds short of objective 3, MR (dyke and railroad crossing) 596206. From then on they were pinned down by heavy MG fire and the remnants of 13 and 14 pls dug in on the Eastern side of the dyke while 15 pl took up position Eastward from the crossing. Capt Harrison's carriers were called for and they hustled up to reinforce them. "B" coy was called in to help "D" coy and they provided 2 pls led by Maj Robinson who went up to get the situation report from the units on the ground. Meanwhile, Capt Heyland asked for permission to bring his pl over to the Western side of the dyke as they were too exposed. This was granted. Two pls from the Black Watch were despatched to reinforce "A" coy who by now were thin on the ground. Major Robinson brought up his other pl to strengthen "D" coy's area. A patrol from "B" and a patrol from "C" established a contact to bridge the gap of approx 100 yds. At one time a patrol of Jerries was heard talking in between "C" and "B" coys. Despite severe opposition by a determined enemy the Bn finally succeeded in clearing area to north of railway all incl 569203 569206, 601213, 598206. Total number of prisoners of war for the day were 9. The problem of evacuating casualties was as acute as ever, but thanks to the Black Watch the task was finally made easier. Food was the next consideration and Capt Stott working hand in hand with the Adjt lined up a programme of feeding. Once again the Calgary Highlanders "did it". Supporting arms contributed a large part of the deciding factors but in the long run it took the inf with men on the ground to take and</td>
<td>10 k.<br><br>2</td>
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<tr>
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<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
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<tr>
<td>Holland<br>24 & 34 Sheets<br>Heinkelnoord<br>23 Oct 44<br>Wolfert's Farm<br>599189</td>
<td>Mon<br>.</td>
<td></td>
<td>hold the ground. The patrol programme from Bde arrived and it included one contact patrol between ourselves and the Black Watch and a recce patrol along the highway and along the railway in sq 6021 to a limit of road and railway crossing 609218. Lt-Col B.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, stayed at Tac H and was ever ready to lend a hand by invited suggestions or counsel.<br><br>Weather - Foggy in morning, cloudy in afternoon. Slight local rain.<br>Cold rainy night. Visibility poor.</td>
<td>k.<br><br>6R.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Heinkelnoord<br>24 Oct<br>Wolfert's Farm<br>599189</td>
<td>Tues<br>24 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>2 Cdn Inf Div summed up the situation on the front for the 23rd by stating that att empts to seal off neck of Zuid Beveland Isthmus were met with heavy enemy opposition. Calgary Highlanders attacked with limited success and through stiff hand to hand fighting fought its way into position area 575208 and 598206. Liaison was carried out according to programme but at 0250 hrs "C" Coy thought a counter-attack from friendly friends was being launched when the Black Watch tried to take over "C" Coys positions. Except for the occasional MG fire on fixed lines and a small amount of enemy movement, our own immediate front quietened down. Major Ellis contented himself with but 2 or 3 hours sleep and at 0345 hrs was on the telephone inquiring if any of the Coys wanted canned food and hard tack to carry in on the attack as "B" Coy advanced to area 610220 after "C" Coy had taken Bde's Angus 3 or Calgary Highlanders and "D" Coy had passed through "C" Coy. to meet "A" Coy as pre-arranged. Before the operation began, Major Ellis arranged to meet Capt Heyland at "C" Coy., H.Q. . At 0811 hrs "A" Coy started to move. Bde started to call for progress reports at 0900 and we were able to tell them that "A" Coy was on the move and so far had not reported any opposition. At 0925 hrs "C" Coy was ready to move. Brigadier McGill put in an appearance at Tac H following his practise of getting first hand information. By 1027 hrs, "A" Coy was in a position to report on its objective. Some consternation was caused when arty fire dropped on "A" Coy. Major Ellis stopped all mortar and arty. Once this situation was cleared up, "C" Coy was able to push on and at 1055 hrs reported having reached pt 45. From Bde came information at 1110 hrs that the 4 Div reported the right flank soft and that our Brigadier was most anxious for a speedy exploitation of Woensdrecht Station. For this task Capt Harrison's carriers were called in</td>
<td>10<br>1</td>
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**WAR DIARY**
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*INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY*
*(Erase heading not required)*

M.F.M. 11
40/P & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate ● be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
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<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheets 24 & 34<br>Heinkelenoord<br>Wolfert's Farm<br>599189</td>
<td>Tues<br>24 Oct 44</td>
<td></td>
<td>and assigned the role of a patrol. It was arranged that "B" coy would reinforce the carriers once they reached the station. The carriers, moving dismounted, maintained a link communication with "C" coy. At 1144 hrs "D" coy reported it was on its objective and one minute later the carriers were moving. "B" coy was given the warning order to start moving when the carriers reported able. At 1155 "A" coy was dug in. "C" coy reported the road 597206 NNE heavily mined. At 1200 hrs "B" coy requested a jeep ambulance. SB Lt Gerry Desbiens, 18 Fd Amb, was at Tac H when the call came through and he climbed into his jeep and away he went. "B" coy at 1204 hrs requested pioneers to go and clear mines in their area. "D" coy next reported 'dug in' at 1213. Capt. Harrison's carriers reached the station at 1220 hours, and Baker Coy started to move at 1230 hours. At 1232 we received a request from Baker Coy for another Jeep ambulance as the other one had been blown up. It developed later on that Lieut. Desbiens had been seriously injured when his jeep ran over a mine. Everyone felt quite badly about the news, as he had done a very good job and was a bright light around. At 1325 hours Baker Coy reached the station. We did not hear from them again until 1350 hours when they advised us that they were being fired on by small arms from their front and that Arty could do a shoot on a position some 500x north of their position. Word had come through from Bde that there would be a Bde Huddle at 1400 hours at the RHC and a Bn Huddle Green at 1500 hours.<br>Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan, DSO announced before going to Bde that he would 'go to bat' for our Battalion which had been given the extra task of Woensdrecht. At the 'O' Group it was learned that the RHC would relieve the Cams of Canada in area 6220. Calgary Highlanders were to reposition the Battalion to cover out front as far as lateral running East and west at 605217. It was admitted that our area would be quite wide and in addition we were to send patrols northward along the railroad as far as grid 24 to the likely Huns positions. The patrol programme for the night included one liaison with the RHC at point 609209 and the balance Recce initiated at the C.O's discretion. The 'O' Group lasted some 20 minutes and then Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan DSO, Major Ellis and the I. O. returned to Tac H. Major Ellis concluded the Huddle "RED" which had been corrected from 'Greens. and informed the Coy Commanders of their new positions. Dog Coy was to remain in</td>
<td>k.</td>
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~~XFOR~~

~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~

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<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 24 & 34<br>Wolfert's Farm 599189</td>
<td>24 Oct<br>44</td>
<td></td>
<td>position in area of road 5921, Charlie Coy in area of junction 601213, Able Coy on road 606205 with Baker Coy in area 607207. For Baker Coy's protection and fluidity of attack 3 sec. of carriers and 4 six pounders were assigned to them. The MMG Pl was also to work with Baker Coy. Based on the maxim that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure insofar as infiltration was concerned it was agreed that we would police and patrol our area vigilantly and so prevent Jerry from infiltrating. Lieut. Jack McKinstry's pioneers were given the road clearing assignment for the Bn area. Following the Hudd the C.O. held a Coy Commander's meeting at 1515 hours. At this meeting it was reiterated that whenever there was a request for a cancellation of a plan adequate notice must be given well in advance. The C.O. also enumerated several pointers in connection with citations. The 'Old Man' exhorted the Coy Commanders not to be stingy in their praise of the men. He also pointed out that once a recommendation left the Unit it could be considered even if the man died. After an exchange of the usual solicitous inquiries concerning their companies, the C.O. sent the Commanders back to rejoin their men. Food arrived for the Coys and was gratefully received. By 2021 Able Coy reported Charlie.<br>
The early evening and the early parts of the night passed without any major occurrence. At 2330 hours an order came through from Bde instructing Calgary Highlanders to occupy the high ground at 6122. The instructions provided for a fighting patrol to follow the Recce Patrol at first light then Able, Charlie and Dog would put in an attack on the objective. Major Ellis was informed and proceeded to Organize and "O" Group for 0600 hours 25 Oct 44 and plan his operation.<br>
The toal number of prisoners for the day was 13. A check with the RHC revealed that we had passed 48 through their hands during the battle on the previous day. We expressed our thanks for their cooperation.<br>
The Intelligence Summary #94 was rather interesting. Briefly on our front it stated that the area 6122 and 6122 was still held by enemy paratroops whose strong resistance was softening. It went on to say also that the enemy was making a limited withdrawal under pressure of bitter fighting. Calgary Highlanders had accomplished a very difficult assignment and Bde was prepared to admit it.<br><br>
Weather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night<br>
Visibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon.</td>
<td>k.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>6</td>
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ØR̶X̶

I̶N̶T̶E̶L̶L̶I̶G̶E̶N̶C̶E̶ ̶S̶U̶M̶M̶A̶R̶Y̶

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<tr>
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<td>Holland 24 &<br>Solfert's Farm 599189</td>
<td>34<br><br>25 Oct<br>444</td>
<td></td>
<td>5 C.I.B. Sitrep as at 250800A reported that Calgary Highlanders Recce patrol bumped enemy and one of his guns. While R de Mais Recce patrol did not go out they found that the enemy were still in the area. It was established that Calgary Highlanders would not remain idle but as usual would push forward. The operation included extension of our position north during the morning. Major Ellis had made arrangements that breakfast should be served at 0645 hours as he had to hold an "O" Group at 0600 hours. Promptly at the appointed hour the Coy Commanders came in. The plan for the day was that Able Coy would take the initial objective Wynn area of road and tracks 614222. Charlie Coy, once Able was firm would push through them to Wynn 2, Road and track intersection 612227. Following this Dog Coy would come up and go through Able Coy to area approximately 618223, Wynn 3. Baker Coy was to remain in position in area of Woansdrecht station. H hour was set at 1000 The Coy Commanders saved time by having breakfast at Tac H which was served up mainly by "I" Section. The 6 pdr prepared to lace the enemy F.D.L's at from 0945 to 1005 hours. R de Mais on right were contacted and they agreed to engage an area target at Road and track junction 622227, using smoke and H.E. from 1000 hours until asked to stop.<br>Able Coy reported starting to move at 0935 hours. By 1018 hours a report came through advising us that they had been held up by our own fire but had started up again. At 1022 hours Dog Coy was on its way. Charlie Coy leading elements were on the start point at 1033 hours. Leading elements of Able Coy were reported as being on their objective at 1207A but were meeting with stiff opposition. The enemy fire was intense but Capt. Heyland, observing their plight when asked if they should be relieved by Baker coy replied that he did not think so. He did say however that he thought the Coy objectives were too far apart. Major Ellis inquired if Charlie Coy could move through Able Coy and widen out from there. He also asked Capt. Heyland if he could make any suggestion to modify the Coy objectives. At 1330 hours Charlie Coy reported that the enemy was still on Able Coy's objective. At 1420 after contending with rifle, MMG and Mortar fire, Able Coy requested that Baker Coy take over its present position as then Able Coy would push on to his objective. With Mortars and even tanks trying to shoot them in, Able Coy was still denied the ground. Capt. Lasher's men really poured lead at the Hun to such an extent at 1551 hours they reported a shortage of ammo and requested that same be sent up as soon as possible. At approximately 1600 hours Able Coy was reported</td>
<td>1  k.<br>10</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 S.E.<br>Woensdrecht<br>Home of Van Liere<br>611201</td>
<td>27 Oct 44</td>
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<td>Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLaughlan, DSO, came up for the afternoon and occupied himself with Admin problems. At 1800 hours a meeting of Coy Commanders was held. The popular topic of 48 hour-leave was discussed. We were informed that accommodation was provided at the Monaco and the Excelsior Hotels in Antwerp and at the Hotels Atlanta and Cosmopole in Brussels. Two officers and ten other ranks from the Bn were to be on leave every 48 hours. Unit transport was to be provided to D.M.A. It was clearly defined that the 48 hours would be exclusive of travel. The accommodation would entail no expense for other ranks but there would be a small charge of approximately 30 francs for officers. Meals were to be provided but they were to be army rations served by the hotel. The first group was to leave on Sunday 29 Oct. Within the Bn it was stipulated that only one Company Commander would be away at a time and 2 i/cs would not be on leave at the same time as their Coy Commanders. Troops on leave would carry no weapons and no ammunition. Major Ellis informed the meeting that the G.O.C. expressed thanks to the Calgary Highlanders for sealing off th isthmus. He had started to say that thanks was due to 5.C.I.B. but changed his remarks to say The Calgary Highlanders. The Group was reminded that the 7th Victory Loan Campaign closed on the 28th Oct and it was requested that a last minute drive be directed towards boosting our subscriptions. The next item on the agenda dealt with Dutch currency. Evidently there is some counterfeit Dutch money in circulation and a warning was issued to beware of accepting it. Apropos cash effects on German currency removed from deceased personnel it was clearly defined that this would not be effective until we were in Germany. It was announced that the issue 10 Guilden-notes were now being recognized. Leaving this subject, the next one brought to the attention of the meeting was that of Hygiene and sanitation. On the matter of letters of condolence which followed, it was reminded that the offical notification from the Government was to be the first word which the next-of-kin were to receive followed by the customary sympathies from the C.O. and Company or Platoon Commanders. The Adjutant, Capt. C. W. Dore then brought up the official word with reference to Compassionate Leave to the UK and explained that leave could be granted for the following 3 main reasons (a) death of next of kin (b) personal and domestic problems (c) pregnancy of the man's common law wife where marriage was to take place prior to the delivery.</td>
<td>10 k.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 S.E.<br>Woensdrecht<br>Home of Van Liere<br>611201</td>
<td>27 Oct 44</td>
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<td>The C.O. then took over the meeting and discussed with the Coy Commander topics such as nomination for Mentioned In Despatches, reinforcements, Dog Coy's shortage of NCOs, motorcyclists carrying passengers. The C.O. mentioned that for the first time in a long time one case of V.D. had taken a man to hospital. On the subject of citations, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLaughlan, DSO referred to one individual who had earned an award and that the matter was held up because someone had not yet turned in an account of it. The man had a lengthy crime sheet and we had been quick to condemn. It was felt we should be equally quick to recognize his good qualities. The C.O. remarked that some "A" Echelon personnel required a touch of realism and he seriously considered sending them into the front lines. Capt. Dore advised all concerned that there was to be another bottle of whiskey for every W.O., Sgt and officer. For the men there was to be a free issue of beer as the C.O. was convinced that some 'skulldruggery behind our backs in front of our faces' had been going on. The meeting was interruped with the news that Bergen-Op-Zoom was in Allied hands, also that Brig Gouvreau had been seriously injured. The balance of the session was spent speculating on the aftermath of both subjects also in an exchange of stories. One of Major MacKenzies' men, a negro, when asked why he always 'packs'a Schmeiser replied "Ah only lises dis enemy weapon, when Ah is shakin hands wif the enemy". Major Ellis referred to the excellent spirit in the Battalion. In the morning he had overhead a Lance Corporal briefing a section. When the very junior NCO came to the end of his "orders" he added ———— "and smile when you go up the hill". When Capt. Lasher heard the C.O. relate how one German prisoner had been found to have two wooden legs, he said he would put in for it as his limp was wearing out his good foot. All Coy Commanders agreed that Jerry was using the white flag ruse as a means of getting a breather because they had seen the flag go up, stay up for a short while, no sign of surrender, the flag lowered and the battle continued. Major MacKenzie commented on the pluck of one of his signallers, especially his reaction to small arms fire from a tank, when he was heard to express himself "Hm, guess I'll duck. This same man when Jerry was mortaring contacted control and asked "May I go off the air - Reaon - To dig in". During the morning this same signaller had been detailed by Major MacKenzie to capture a civilian prisoner. His resentment knew no bounds as he complained he was never given an opportunity to out to get a real live</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 S.E.<br>Woensdrecht<br>Home of Van Liere<br>611201</td>
<td>27 Oct 44</td>
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<td>Jerry, Major Ellis told one on Capt. Heyland. During the grim conflict on the previous day Capt. Heyland had occasion to use some strong language. Major Elli's operator could not make out the epithets and called back over the "blower" "all distorted, say again". The C.O. brought Baker Coy into the limelight when he declared that Sgt. Hatley was to be treated to a drink for capturing a Jerry ambulance. Before closing, Dog Company once again clamored for attention when, Major MacKenzie produced a 'billet-doux' from a facetious scribbling Hun who had left the note in a building on Dog Company's objective. It read as follows:- Dear Tommy. If you get this room, thought to that, that you after a short time, go to the heaven. With the best heartfully wishes. Yours Fritz (see appendix).<br>
Rum was produced and the meeting closed. Freed from the responsibility of patrols and secure in the knowledge that we would have at least 24 hours rest, the Battalion proceeded to get an early night's sleep.<br><br>
Weather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night.<br>
Visibility - Fair</td>
<td>k.<br><br>11</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 S.E.<br>Woensdrecht<br>Home of Van Liere<br>611201</td>
<td>28 Oct 44</td>
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<td>Bde's sitrep announced that the enemy had completely withdrawn from our front and with one squadron of 8th Cdn Recce Regt holding the line of road 635234, 625234, 612234 the Bde was now concentreated in area 6221. The night was undisturbed and the Bn profitedfrom a good night's rest. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan DSO, 2 i/c Major Ellis and the I.O. went to a Bde "O" Group at 1020 hours. Brigadier McGill informed us that we were going out west to join the "party on the peninsula. For details of the movement a route card was provided as usual. See Appendix. The concentration area for the 5th Bde was to be on the far side of the South Beveland Canal. Initially the task for the 5th was to capture the city of Goes. The time depended on the availability of the road bridge across the Canal and was set tentatively for 1500 hours. Brigadier McGill summed up the situation succinctly when he said "we start to move before we know where we are going". The Unit Recce parties were to head for ~~the~~ Kruiningen 4223 Sheet 15 SW. It was understood that the roads present something of a difficulty in the area of the peninsula and that there was no allowance for deployment and that the heavy rain and high westerly winds might have increased inundations. The roads on top of the dykes were also</td>
<td>1<br>10</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 S.E<br>Woensdrecht<br>Home of Van Liere<br>611201</td>
<td>28 Oct 44</td>
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<td>narrow, consequently transport was to be limited. No unit A/T Guns were to be taken. It was felt that there would be considerable use for the Mortar carriers and the T-16 which could be used to carry ammunition. It was suggested that carriers be used in lieu of 15 cwt trucks. Weasels were to be held in a Bde pool and the Brigadier promised to get a pre-allotment of them. The Weasels were considered ideal for getting F.O.Os and wireless sets across mudddy and other difficult terrain or water. The order of March of the Bde: RHC, Rde Mais, Bde and the Calgary Highlanders.<br>The method of attack involved 4th Bde completely crossing the South Beveland Canal. If the crossing was satisfactory the plot would be to push RHC through Kloetinge MR 3429, sheet 14 SE and then on to Goes MR 3329. At the same time R de Mais would go south of Heer Hendrick-kinderen 3129. If any road-blocks were encountered, the policy was to get round by going wide without transport and leaving the area a bit untidy on the principle that Jerry packs up when he sees a pocket being formed.<br>Returning to Bn HQ, 2 i/c Major Ellis issued his orders covering the move. Order of March, Baker, Dog, Bn HQ, Able, Charlie and Support.<br>Word came through from Brigade that we were on a half-hours notice from 1300 hours. The route card arrived and at one time we expected to leave at 1644 hours. Major Ellis was kept busy going back and forth to Bde. Finally, at 1834 hours we left Woensdrecht, nosing our vehicles in the convoy and tagging on to the end of Brigade, and so we proceeded to cross the isthmus, to South Beveland.<br>In the early part of the night the convoy moved along uninterruptedly and with lights on, it reminded one of a Saturday night on 8th Ave. in Calgary during the pre-war days. The move was not completed without incident, as, due to traffic congestion, we were held up on at least two occasions. Vehicles of every description were on the road going and coming.<br>Capt. Stott and Lieuts. McKinstry and Sellar gone on ahead to recce the town of Sohore 4024, sheet 15 SW, but due to the prevailing heavy traffic and the resultant bottleneck at the bridge, Bde decided to harbour us in Kruiningen. This meant a desperate last minute recce and they did an excellent job of locating accommodation and parking space.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 SW<br>Kruiningen 4223</td>
<td>28 Oct 44</td>
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<td>The site for Bn was the Church at #36 Niewstraat. Major Ellis held an "O" Group and outlined the move for the next day. The order of March was to be Baker, Dog, Bn HQ, Able and Charlie, our first objective was Schore 4024 sheet 15 SW. Dispersal had been orderly and by 2300 hours the bulk of the Bn was bedded down. Only cookers and "I" section could be heard in the still of the night.<br>The rum issue had been distributed thanks to the efforts of Capt. Stott and Lt. Keller. The Bn had departed from a principle of never establishing itself in a church, but under the circumstances it was a last resort.<br>R.S.M's Bowen's batman, we learned, has a fool-proof system of reminding the RSM when his fees are due - by simply letting the RSM miss a meal.<br><br>Weather - Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in the afternoon, rain showers at night.<br>Visibility - Good to poor in proportion to weather.</td>
<td>£.<br><br>6M.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 SW<br>Kruiningen 4223</td>
<td>29 Oct 44</td>
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<td>During the early hours of the morning, Bde kept calling to change the hour for the move. It was finally set at 0745 hours, ie. transport to be at the Canal Bridge and 0830 hours for marching troops. Reveille was at 0530 hours and spirits were high despite the cold and the early hour. The ration of rum did much to dispel the chill.<br>The convoy formed up once again and was in motion by 0700 hours. Movement was slow as accommodation across the canal bridge was restricted. The carriers had to be ferried across. We arrived in Schore at approximately 1030 hours. Major Ellis was fortunate in securing a room in a house east of the Church. When the area had been reconnoitred the previous night, the town had been divided into two to accommodate the Black Watch and ourselves, but when we arrived, lo and behold it was to hearn that RHC and R de Mais occupied the whole town. We were obliged to line our vehicles along the main street in front of the Church. RHC and R de Mais fighting troops were ahead movingly swiftly and meeting no opposition. One civilian source stated that the enemy had retreated the previous night. During</td>
<td>10<br>8</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet 15 SW<br>Schore 4024</td>
<td>29 Oct 44</td>
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<td>the move Major Ellis had been to Bde to receive instructions concerning the Black day's operations and as he was holding an "O" Group and wanted some information concerning the Black Watch's progress, he sent the I. O. to contact them. In the meantime Major Ellis was called to Bde and received last minute information on the situation. At approximately 1130 hours, much to the amazement of the Battalion, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan, DSO was seen, almost in tears, bidding farewell to the officers and men. Amid much sputtering and exclamations of surprise, the men wished him God speed. At 1145 hours Major Ellis briefed the Coy Commanders for the next move. He informed them that The Calgary Highlanders would follow the Black Watch's axis to Goes.<br>
The order of March for the approach, Baker, Dog, Able and Charlie. It was pre-arranged that the Battalion would move until it bumped opposition, at which time a more comprehensive study of the land would be made. Arty tasks were to be engaged by sight and suspect. The start time was to be 1315 hours if possible, which allowed 25 men for all companies to feed and be on the move. As Major Ellis had thoughtfully made the proviso that all companies were to be fed before we moved, we did not leave Schore until 1342 hours. We moved along at varying speeds, reporting our progress regularly to Bde. The code name for the operations were dedicated to Highland Units and it was quite agreeable to hear such terms as Sporran, Kilt, etc. Major Ellis attended a Tac H Bde "O" Group. Themhe, Capt. Stott and his driver went into Goes. At 1500 hours, our dynamic, whirling go-getting A/C.O. called a Huddle en route at point 363265. At this juncture we learned that the 4th Bde was going through Gravenpolder and swing round north west. With RHC and R de Mais out in front of us we were to tidy up area south of this Axis of advance. When we reached Goes we were held up by heavy gun fire. Tac HQ was set up off the road which lines the Canal and we remained at this point 335295 until 1825 hours. Once Arty had disposed of the obstruction Tac H picked and headed for village Heer Hendrikskinderen. The Coys were set up in areas 2426, 2629 while Bn HQ was established in a house at 311296 which had just recently been been vacated by some German officers. Communications with the Coys presented the major problem of the night.<br>
Weather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed. night brigh and cool. Visibility - Good.</td>
<td>k.<br><br>6B</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Composite Sheet<br>14 NW NE SW Se<br>Bn HQ 311296</td>
<td>30 Oct 44</td>
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<td>During the early hours of the morning A/Co Major Ellis went to the Bde to learn more about the situation on our front. Our objective had originally been to the western end of South Beverland but it was learned that we would be going over to Walcheren Island if possible.<br>At 0825 hours the Bn left Heer Henderikskinderen and head for Heer Grendskerke where we set up a temporary Bn H.Q. in a store at MR 284286 on the main street. Able, Baker, Charlies and Dog moved in to areas 263294, 249297, 262297, 245295 respectively and once they were firm Bn H.Q. moved to farm at 252287.<br>At a Bde Huddle held at 1400 hours it was learned that the Essex Scottish were to establish a Bridgehead at the end of the Causeway 2030. This was to occur at high tide the night of the 30 Oct 44. The function of 5 C.I.B. would be to exploit Essex's Success by taking Middleburg and "taking a poke" at Flushing. The method involved dividing the objective into 2 main areas and making it 2 operations in succession, first The Calgary Highlanders, then R.H.C. The approach to Middleburg , seemed to be limited to the use of assault boats. It was thought that one company of the Calgary Highlanders would be sufficient to clean up Middleburg. If this took time, then R de Mais were to through us.<br>The time was estimated at first light 31 Oct 44 plus 2 hours.<br>On his return to Bn H.Q. at 1525 hours A/C.O. Major Ellis informed his Coy Commanders of the Brigadier's intention. He explained that Middleburg was something of an island and with its high ground dominated the surrounding area. If we did take on Middleburg successfully R de Mais would not have to cross over. The Battalion was to be on 2 hours notice from 0630 hours. Weasels and assault boats were to used. Companies were warned to prepare to "man-carry" the ammunition for the crossing. Coy Commanders reassembled at 1815 hours to discuss latest developments. They were informed that R.H.L.I. would be crossing at high tide the 31st instead of the Essex. The Calgary Highlanders were still to play their part. The General plan was clear. Once over onto the island, Coy Commanders appreciating local conditions, would be responsible for some quick planning. If stiff opposition was encountered, the deliberate planning on the party of the Battalion would follow based on whether there was a wide or a narrow Bridgehead. To cope with such eventualities, it was decided that the Bn "O" Group would travel at the head of the column.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Composite Sheet<br>14 NW NE SW SE<br>Bn HQ 311296</td>
<td>30 Oct 44</td>
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<td>News of the day consisted of word that Capt. Sandy Pearson was in England and that Lt. Art Rice Jones was faring quite well.<br>Lieuts Jack McInstry, Pioneer Officer came in to prominence when he reported capturing 5 robot tanks.<br>The South Beveland national costume worn by women provoked considerable interest.<br>With patrolling at a minimum and confined largely to liasion, the Battalion profited from the absence of immediate contact with the enemy to rest up as much as possible. "I" Section as usual was swampted with work.<br><br>Weather - Fair to cloudy<br>Visibility - Poor with mist and local fog in the morning,<br>improving gradually from moderat to good.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Sheet (composite)<br>14 NW NE SW SE<br>Farm at 25287</td>
<td>31 Oct 44</td>
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<td>Nothing unusual occurred during the early hours of the morning. However, I Section worked until the small hours of the morning, preparing maps and air photos. Local liaison was maintained. The Battalion was on a one-third stand-to, and with Reveille at 0800 hours the majority enjoyed a good night's rest.<br>A Bde "Huddle" Red was called for 1000 hours. A/C.O. Major Ellis, 5 Fd RCA - Major Harrison, and the I. O. attended. Brigadier McGill announced that the plan for 2 Div had been changed early in the morning. He explained that the Royal Regiment of Canada was established at the eastern end of the Causeway and that there were no apparent signs of mines. The RHC were moving one Coy to push a strong fighting patrol on to the other side of the Causeway to get a Bridgehead on Walcheren Island. The main plot was therefore to establish by first light a Bridgehead area. We were informed that there were storm-boats available for the actual assault,. Moreover a Field Coy from Corps troops would arrange to deliver them. It was thought that the initial assault would be made just before high water , ie. midnight as this period it measured 14 ft. the hightest level for the month. H hour could not be set at a definite time. It was decided however that The Calgary Highlanders would initiate the Bridgehead as phase 1. In phase 2, the R de Mais would be ferried across to the Bridgehead and would assault North from the line of the railway (sheet 14 NW). The 3rd phase involved</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Composite Sheet<br>14 NW NE SW SE<br>Farm at 25287</td>
<td>31 Oct 44</td>
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<td>an exploitation by the Calgary Highlanders to the edge of Arnemuiden,. The Inter-Battalion boundary was to be the railway. Naturally the plan was subject to change or amendment. The allotment of storm boats to the Divsion was 35 and they were all available for The Calgary Highlanders. We were informed also that the Bde had all the Weasels on hand. Arty wireless was to be packed the same way as in Exercise Kate. The function of the Weasels was (a) as an essential wireless-line after the assault (b) for build-up of ammunition. The plan was to have men carry some extra ammunition over and the dump it when they landed. As far as the 3" mortar and 4.2 mortars, they were to remain in South Beveland. A Mortar representative to travel with each Bn.<br><br>Fire support, briefly was to consist of barrage or time concentration, made up of a series of stonks. For this purpose 4 Field Regts could be available. Unit Commanders were to advise Brigade at 1315 hours what fire support was required. No A/T Guns and no carriers were to be taken over. MMG were to be used to neutralize the enemy on the right and the left flanks. A troop of tanks was to be on hand to support the daylight exploitation to Arnemuiden.<br><br>Storm Boat Troop Commanders and Flotilla Commanders were to contact us at 1700 to rehearse carrying dryshod. Major Carsen, RCE was to contact us re lights and markers. Major Ellis suggested that the initial landing be staged as originally planned and that it included the use of LVTs. The Brigadier explained that there were none on hand. The plan then was that if the Black Watch were successful, then the Calgary Highlanders would "swoosh" through to Arnemuiden and R de Mais would have no set task, until later. The Brigadier said he expected the "form" would be definite about 1400 hours. And therefore there would be an "O" Group at 1500 hours.<br><br>Before leaving Bde A/C.O. Major R. L. Ellis had phoned to the Adjt. to have the Coy Commanders assembled. They were waiting when we arrived and were given the proposed plan.<br><br>At 1300 hours A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis was on his way again to Bde to talk over the Fire paln for the night's operations.</td>
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<td>Holland<br>Composite Sheet<br>14 NW NE SW SE<br>Farm at 25287</td>
<td>31 Oct 44</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>Leaving Bde at 1500 hours our "swash buckling" swoosher A/Co. returned to Tac H to hold a meeting of Company Commanders. Representatives of the the Corps Troops, Fd Coy were on hand to put Baker Coy through its paces in handling the assault boats. Instructions were given to Ptes Thompson and Fox as they were to drive the Weasels. As the definite plan for crossing had not yet been formulated, discussion centred more on the subject of the attack once we had landed on Walcheren Island. Scout officer Lieut. Sellar had gone up ahead to study the situation from close angles and to observe and report on the Black Watch progress. He found that they were held up due to heavy enemy resistance from Mortar, MMG and heavy guns.<br>During Major Ellis' visit to Bde the Coy Commanders went up to Recce the area 2130. The Bn. O Group was cut short as Major Ellis again had to return to Bde to attend further briefing on the subject of the crossing.<br>After supper the Coy Commanders returned to Tac H to get the final picture. At 1830 hours Major Ellis broke the news that there would be no "boating", but that we would cross the Causeway on foot at 2400 hours. The order of approach was to be Baker, Dog, Able and Charlie and eventually Tac H.Q. Baker Coy was to cross the start point at 2400 hours, ie. set foot on the eastern extremity of the Causeway, Baker Coy was to move offr from its Coy area at 2245 hours and the other Coys were to gauge their time from the leading Coys. The inital plan was that Baker Coy would traverse the Causeway and fan out North, South and West to include the area from 202300 to 203306. Dog Coy was to pass through Baker and go South to area 197294. Once these two had signalled their success, then Able Coy was to be on its way to area 199313. Charlie Coy was then to push through Baker to area 194304. At first light Baker was to go through Charlie to the village of Arnemuiden, followed by Charlie which would base its move on Able Coy securing second objective at 190315. Mobile Fire Controllers were to operate with Charlie, Dog, and Able. A section of pioneers was allotted to Baker, Dog and Able. Bde arranged to procure for us the Mortar Platoon of the Camerons. And together with the Black Watch and our own an comprehensive fire plan was outlined. The bulk of the Support before and during the crossing was to be provided by Arty, Bofors, Medium Arty and 4.2 Mortars and to start at H - 20. The code word 'Robin' was to be used to notify Arty that three Companies had crossed and that Charlie Coy was on its way over. Major Ellis stated</td>
<td>k.</td>
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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment) are contained in FS Regs Vol 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

**WAR DIARY**

xORx

**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY**

*(Erase heading not required)*

3/19A MFM 11
40/P&S/37 (5028)

Original, duplicate and triplicate ▪ be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Date</th>
<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Holland<br>Composite Sheet<br>14 NW NE SW SE<br>Farm at 25287</td>
<td>31 Oct 44</td>
<td></td>
<td>that he would hold another Huddle before pushing north. The sequel to our operation was that R de Mais would follow us and enlarge the Bridgehead Southward. In the meantime the 157 British Div would come up from the south. Advance Tac H was to be mobile with Major Ellis directing operations from a Weasel. Rear Tac H was to be established at the same locale as that occupied by RHC namely Farm at 224294.<br>
Capt. Clarke caused certain consternation when he announced at 2145 hours that his Coy was on the move. One other Company took up the signal and started to "Green". After a few humourous exchanges on the blower, Major Ellis finally succeeded in halting the column. The explanation was that the men were suffering from sore feet and it was decided that it would be a help to have them move early and slowly so as to be on the start line on time with a minimum of effort. Promptly seizing advantage of the situation, Major Ellis had Capt Clarke and his Pl Commanders in to Tac H for a last minute briefing. The Black Watch having had an unpleasant time all afternoon and night was thinning out to allow us in. Promptly at 2340 hours as per schedule the Fire Programme unfolded and it was quite spectacular. By this time Tac H was in position and a 'going-concern'. At 2350 hours Baker Coy once again started its listeners by announcing "Baker Coy reports Merry Christmas".<br>
At 2400 hours Baker Coy started out along the Causeway. While every one waited almost with bated breath for their first report.<br>
Items also worthy of mention during the day included a visit by Capt. Percy to Tac H where his word of good cheer was very appropriate. In his usual customary thoughtful way he brought some cigarettes.<br>
Major D. K. Robertson came up the Battalion and sat in on Major Ellis' "O" Group. Our efficient and hard working Adjutant, Capt. Dore brought up some liquid cheer in the form of 2 bottles of Cognac per officer.<br>
Capt. Newman, our very good Arty fellow-worker put in an appearance once again eager to go to work.<br>
More than one remarked that Jerry would not forget the Hallowee'n party which the Calgary Highlanders calculated to put on for Jerry's benefit!<br>
Weather - Generally overcast with local intermittent drizzle<br>
Visibility - Poor generally</td>
<td>6.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>GdP.</td>
</tr>
</table>

………………………………
(R. L. Ellis) Lt-Col
The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
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MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Appt I

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Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) 5 CDN INF BDE

Originator Date—Time of Origin

021750A

For Action

L

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 021300 A enemy (.) small pockets of enemy still holding out west portion of MERXEM (.) enemy still holding main rd leading WEST from ST ERNHOVEN 8209 (.) enemy evacuated EASTERN portion MERXEM (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C one coy area 699983 one coy area rd june 715991 one coy area town sq 712995 fourth coy being relieved by one sqn 8 cdn rece regt along TURNHOUT CANAL from june 743902 to crossing 763024 (.) RHLI two pls area SOUTH of br at 632059 one pl move to area 621050 otherwise no change (.) ESSEX SCOT one coy advancing on CONVENT 695995 not yet occupied (.) 5 cdn inf bde formed a firm base for 6 cdn inf bde attack (.) RHLI centre on rd june 843101 (.) R DE MAIS astride rd from BRECHT 8410 to 863101 (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied EINDHOVEN 8408 (.) FUS MR occupied ST ERNHOVEN 8209 (.) CAMERONS OF C advanced within sp one sqn 10 cdn armd regt along minor rd from 824086 and at 1300 hrs reported occupation of Xrds 778066 after meeting concentrated enemy fire and KOing two 88 mm guns (.) 3 TASK R withing sp one sqn 10 cdn armd regt advanced from ST ERNHOVEN and at 1200 hrs occupied LOCHTENBERG 7905 (.) 8 cdn recce regt C sqn relieving a coy of R REGT C A sqn to form right flank protection for 5 cdn inf bde and prevent infiltration B sqn to follow route CAMERONS OF C and probe NORTH to form right flank protection for 6 cdn inf bde (.) one tp of B sqn pinned by enemy fire from main rd area MEIRREL 815094 remaining two tps doing a left flanking movement (.) all infm

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Signed Signed

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ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

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**(A)** 5 Cdn Inf Bde 030930A

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

**TO**

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 SECRET . Sitrep as of 022400A . enemy. continues to fight stubbornly with inf and sp weapons . CAMP DE BRAESCHAET 7508 appears to be strongly held . rd STERNHOVEN 8209 — CAMP DE BRAESCHAET held by pockets of enemy with large proportion MGs and mortars. enemy attempts to infiltrate into BRECHT 8410 at 1800 hrs were beaten off by RHC . R REGT C report 100 enemy attempting to push into MERXEM from ~~xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx~~ EAST . Own tps . 4 cdn inf bde . two coys 2 rrc pushed into MERXEM from south during morning meeting small opposition . A coy preparing to adv NORTH into MERXEM at 2330 hrs. essec scots . three coys adv into MERXEM from WEST occupying gun area 7099 . fourth coy sent patrol to EECHEREN from south but were stopped by enemy strong pt along rly embankment . RHLI no change . one coy to clean out area 6305 on 030530A . 5 cdn inf bde . RHC area BRECHT 8410 . R DE MAIS STERNHOVEN 8309 . calg highrs area EINDHOVEN 8308. bn to proceed to area 7905 at 0730 hrs to relieve SSR and are being relieved by one coy R DE MAIS 6 cdn inf bde . FUS M R in res 8006 . CAM OF C strong patrols attempte to push north into CAMP DE BRAESCHAET 7508 at last lt . were stopped by conc of weapons 771079 and withdrew to bn posn centered on X rds 778065. S SASK R area 7905 have cleared COCHTENBERG and strong pts 1000 yds SOUTH. 8 recos regt . one sqn in sp each 5 and 6 bdes providing screen on RIGHT flank. one sqn covering EAST of ANTWERP canal 7509 — junc ALBERT canal . 10 cdn armd regt . regt less one sqn in sp 6 cdn inf bde . A sqn in sp 5 cdn inf bde doing right flank protection area BRECHT . locations . HQ 6 cdn inf bde 775002. all infm.

5 BDE P3 — 0830 — Calgs fwd coy reported in new posn at 0750 . 6 bde Cams to attack FIELD and SSR MILLER this morning. 4 bde-MERXEM clear of enemy . RHLI clearing the rly yard NE of MERXEM — report taking 48 PWs .

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| | | | THI or TOR | | |
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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions 031525

147

BL2

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE For Action 031315A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions — GR

Originator's No.
GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL forecast for today from 0700 hrs (.) wind SW first veering to NW later 10-15 mph (.) 4-10/10 low cloud at first at 1200-2000 ft lifting to 2000-2500 ft later (.) much high cloud at first decreasing later (.) vis 2 - 6 miles at first increasing to 6-12 miles but decreasing during rain to 2000-4000 yds (.) slight intermittent rain or drizzle at first continuous at first in some places (.) all info

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THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED Hu a Salsbury
Capt
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M E S S A G E F O R M

9/o 156
031915
BLQ.

F R O M     5 CDN INF BDE          T I M E   031730A

T O         R H C  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS

GO 4 SECRET (.) SITREP to 031300A (.) enemy (.) still reported strong in ECKEREN 6833 estimated 2 pls (.) enemy digging in FT MERXEM 711012 (.) some enemy seen withdrawing WEST from 769058 (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C recce patrol into SCHOOTEN night 2/3 oct and report held by enemy (.) 3 coys clearing up EAST side of MERXEM (.) XXXX RHLI have cleaned up double railrd line SOUTH of grid line 05 taken approx 120 prisoners (.) 2 enemy strong pts and some mines still in area (.) ESSEX SCOT 2 coys in NORTH WEST end of MERXEM cleaning up (.) one coy at 687015 (.)one coy at 686982 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS relieved R SASK R (.) R DE MAIS at ST ERNHOVEN(.) one coy at 840080 (.) RHC at BRECHT (.) 840100 (.) 6 cdn infbde (.) FUS MR relieved CAMERONS OF C at rd junc 780065 (.) CAMERONS OF C adv to CAMP DE BRASSCHAET 760085 occupied it 1230 hrs (.) opposition lt (.) 3 SASK R moving to objective BRASSCHAET 7304 now (.) light opposition (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) A sqn screening RIGHT flank of 5 cdn inf bde (.) C sqn screening rd CAMP DE BRASSCHAET-BRECHT(.) B sqn protecting SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL (.) B sqn report an unconfirmed civ report of a mine fd 742984 extending to 743988 (.) 2 civs killed in this area (.) RCE br at 794052 completed 030840A (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - -
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MRoo s.d
.Arcut.

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M E S S A G E F O R M

(150) 031525 1812

F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE T I M E 031300A

T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO 2 SECRET (.) ISUM no 70 infm to 022400A (.) total PW through IN DIV cages up to 022400A one offr 162 ORs (.) total incl 43 from 1 coy HQ coy 6 coy 7 coy and 14 coy 1018 GR 70 inf div captured area MERXEM (.) PW say 1018 GR left WALCHEREN island night 28-29 sep relieving fmn expected but uk not yet arrived handed over to uk FESTUNGS STAMM COY (.) formed HQ 1018 GR GRIJPSKERKE 1034 HQ 70 div at DOMBURG 0637 div comd maj-gen DASER COMD 1018 GR J MILLER 2 bn comd CAPT THEOBALD (.) PW claim 3 bn mov with regt but assigned other task another area (.) 2 PW 711 sigs bn 711 inf div recently came through UTRECHT and claim 711 div now in 67 army corps (.) PW claims 1019 GR area responsibility WALCHEREN island to EAST of FLUSHING and 1018 GR to WEST (.) order for mov to mainland came as great surprise to PW who had already been informed they would hold to the last on the island (.) 28 sep 70 FUS bn reported in MIDDELBURG 1430 (.) other identification incl 1 coy 8 coy 857 GR 346 inf div captured 7905 also 1 coy 6 coy 8 coy 858 GR 346 inf div 14 MG bn and flak arty school WEST 30 consisting two KAMPET RUPPE each 50-60 men and two 88 mm guns (.) arrival 1018 GR on this front difficult to explain unless enemy in desperate straits for personnel to hold this line (.) mov required double disengaging mov at critical time (.) perhaps light fmns relieved in area MERXEM required to meet our threat along TURNHOUT CANAL where continued persistent opposition from lt automatic weapons has been swept aside during our adv (.) mov does NOT mean total garrison WALCHERIN has been reduced but is indicative of enemy's strained comns (.) average age personnel 70 div 35-40 yrs (.) is white-bread div composed mainly low category men with backbone young fit offrs and NCOs (.) 1018 GR probably will NOT offer determined resistance to our attack (.) general indications of large scale withdrawal from corps front continued today (.) colns mov NORTH and NE to crossings R WAAL leaving behind covering force with which we are engaged (.) main enemy opposition today from IMGs but some arty and hy mortars became very active intermittently particularly on br sites (.) all infm

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Capt.

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

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Office Date Stamp —

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 040845A

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 (.) CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast 2100 tonight 2359 tomorrow (.) wind NORTHWEST becoming NORTH NORTHWEST moderate WESTERLY tomorrow weather cloudy with scattered showers during evening becoming fair temporarily fine period during night (.) fair in morning fairly frequent showers in afternoon tending to die out at night cloud large amounts at first dying out at night building up in morning and dispersing at night (.) visibility fair to good outlook cold showery type followed by short fine period (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

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Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. [signature] [signature]

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MESSAGE FORM 160 037101 B.S.G.

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 040900A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 040100 A (.) enemy (.) pockets of enemy resistance being cleaned up during the day enemy MG posts still active small amount of mortaring and shelling (.) total PW from 022000A to 032000A 288 (.) atk ditch to the west of SCHOOTEN heavily wired and mined (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) ESSEX SCOT and R REGT C completed mopping up in MERXAM R REGT C area 7299 directed on SCHOOTEN 7499 ESSEX SCOT occupied BREMSTRAAT BREMSTRAAT 7000 and FORT DE MERXAM 7101 and fwd elts A coy in the outskirts of LIST 716017 (.) RHLI no change (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC and R DE MAIS no change (.) CALG HIGHRS advanced 2200 hrs on FORT DE SCHOOTEN and 0020 hrs main body at 769035 with fwd tps probing fort defs (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) 8 SASK R mopping up in BRASSCHAET 7304 FUS MR one coy advanced to rd and canal crossing 755066 otherwise no change (.) CAMERONS OF C consolidated in CAMP DE BRASSCHAET (.) 8 cdn recce regt (.) A and C sqns continue to afford RIGHT flank protection for 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes with B sqn no change (.) in sp 6 cdn inf bde one sqn 10 cdn armd regt in sp 4 cdn inf bde one sqn 10 cdn armd regt (.) locations (.) HQ 4 cdn inf bde 713976 (.) all infm

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7 Caly Stephen
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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
662 09.14?? 3/6.

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 Cdn Inf Bde | 041100A

For Action

TO R H C R de Mais CalgHighrs
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — GR —

Originator's No.

GO-3 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast from 0900 - 1500 hrs (.) mainly fair but probable occasional showers (.) cloud 4-8/10 at 2000 - 3000 ft increasion and lowering in showers (.) vis good (.) wind WEST NORTHWEST to NORTHWEST 15 MPH (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | O
THI or TOR
Time cleared .

SIGNED | SIGNED [signature] Capt

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S. Hughes
Caly Hughes
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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM · Register No.

165.
041900

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 041545A

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO 4 SECRET . Sitrep to 041200A . enemy . have been reported withdrawing from SCHOOTEN 7499 but small force is still believed to be in CHATEAU DE SCHOOTEN 7399 . white flag reported to be flying in EECKEREN . own tps . 4 cdn inf bde . r regt c now moving to take SCHOOTEN . one coy and two pls now across a tk ditch . RHLI NTR . essex scots one pl occupied LAER 7001-Patrol last night reported some enemy at woods 708017 . 5 cdn inf bde . NTR . no change in locns . 6 cdn inf bde . s sask r at BRAESCHAET 7404 . cam of c at CAMP DE BRAESCHAET 7508 . fus m r now moving to CAPPE LLAN 6906 last reported at 710065 - no enemy opposition . 8 cdn recce regt . pushed patrol into SCHOOTEN - report clear . enemy PW states 200 enemy left SCHOOTEN last night between 1900-2100 hrs . 10 cdn armd reht . one sqn now with essex scots one sqn with fus m r one sqn in res at ST LEONARD 8702. all infm .

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
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copy

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Time System Op.
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Time Cleared

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MESSAGE FORM

(172) 051600
050930A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC     R DE MAI J     CALG HIGHR3

GO 2 SECRET (.) Sitrep on infm received up to 031630A (.) 6 Army Gp (.) First FRENCH Army (.) NTR (.) 7 US Army (.) 6 US corps (.) Advance against lt opposition (.) FAYS V2155 cleared (.) Inf reached V2340 and BRU 2273 (.) 15 US corps (.) Armour cut rd V2074 (.) Inf on line Q1601 - 1507 (.) 12 Army Gp (.) 3 US Army (.) 12 US corps (.) Inf reached line Q0620 - 0526 - 0226 U 9727 - 9426 (.) 20 US corps (.) Inf captured high ground L0534 - 0435 - 0521 (.) 9 US Army (.) 5 US corps (.) 5 US Armd Div relieved by 8 US inf div (.) 19 US corps (.) Armour reached E74318 - 7322 - 7737 inf K8658 - 8461 (.) 21 Army Gp (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) 8 corps (.) Inf elts on line E7064 - 7468 - 7272 (.) 12 corps (.) 44 (s) inf bde of 15 (s) inf div conc area E5831 5730 (.) 153 (H) inf bde of 51 (H) inf div conc area E3931 (.) 1 Airborne corps (.) Glider rest on line E7450 - 7248 (.) 30 corps (.) Attempts to infiltrate area E6776 - 7075 repelled (.) 32 gds bde under comd 43 inf div (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 1 POL armd div infm to 040600A (.) 8 and 9 inf bns area 048204 (.) Mot bn at 052195 (.) 2 Armd regt approx 063195 directed on KEIZERSHOEK 0619 (.) 49 Inf Div (.) 146 bde (.) NO contacts during night (.)147 bde (.) LEICESTERS preparing to move to HEINIG 0220 and KRKE̲M̲EK̲7HEISBOURG 6219 R3F moving fwd to GAINHOVEN 0116 (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div to 041800A (.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) Have cleared area SCHOOTEN MERXEM ESCHEREN and sluice gates against lt opposition during day (.) R REGT C now on move to area WITVEN 6705 (.) RHLI moving to BERENDRECHT 6210 (.) ESSEX SCOT now at DRIJHOEK 6710 preparing to adv NORTH of PUTTE tonight (.) 5 Cdn inf bde RHC and R DE AMAIS NO change (.) CALG HIGHRS one coy FORT DE SCHOOTEN 7603 remainder area 7205 (.) 6 Cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR captured CAPELLEN 6907 during hkkk the morning against lt opposition and are moving now to line atk ditch 7010 - 7209 (.) 3 SASK R now at BRASSCHAET to relieve RHC and R DE MAI1 by NOT later than first lt 5 Oct (.) 8 Cdn recce regt (14CH) (.) B sqn withdrawn from line EAST of ANTWERP canal - are now area DRIJHOEK to pursue enemy to NW (.) A and C sqns NO change (.) 10 Cdn Armd regt (.) one sqn in sp each ESSEX SCOT and FUS MR third sqn in res area ST LEONARD (.) all infm

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
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MESSAGE FORM

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For Action

TO
G OPS 2 Cdn Inf Div
HHC R DE MAIS CALO HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

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Message Instructions | GR

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GO 8 SECRET. ADDITONAL CODE WORDS INTRODUCED BY US.

FARNIS 1 649176
" 2 641181
" 3 636184

VICTORIA 1 643193
" 2 635193
" 3 636197
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OSHAWA 1 632193
" 2 630199
" 3 625199

AMPTON 1 635203
" 2 636200
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Advise Ptby re our Crow
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This Message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means EXCEPT } WIRELESS

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER

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THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed Signed

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
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MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

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Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator: 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 061630A

For Action

RHC    R DE MAIS    CALG HIGHRS    5 FD REGT

TO

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GO 7 SECRET . Sitrep to 061230A . enemy . gen signs of softening up on div front . approx 200 pw taken so far this morning . enemy pocket being cleaned out 7308. xxxxxxxxtaking still thick in woods to north and west of CAMP DE BRASSCHAET 7608 and offering determined resistance on main rd to BRECHT . own tps . 4 cdn inf bds . r regt c have two coys at 630143 and 637143 preparing to pass remaining two coys through directed on 6216 . rhli within sp one sqn 10 cdn armd reht held up by rd block 649162 attempting to by pass . essex scots conc area PUTTE 6711. 5 cdn inf bde moved by MT 1000 hrs to conc area south of a tank ditch 6710 preparing to pass through 4 cdn inf bde and adv in a northwest direction. 6 cdn inf bde . fus m r area WOLVENBOSCH clearing enemy pocket 7308 . cams of c conc area CAMP DE BRASSCHAET clearing area with one coy attacking east on rd to BRECHT . s sask r area BRECHT 8410 STERNHOVEN 8209 with one coy attacking west on rd to CAMP DE BRASSCHAET. 8 cdn recce regt one tp in sp camerons took 70 pw in woods to west of cams of c area . B sqn cleared SANTULIST 6112 taking approx 50 pw and releasing approx 100 POLES held in conc camp . 10 cdn armd regt one sqn in sp each 4 - 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes . loans . hq 4 cdn inf bde on move to area PUTTE 6711 . hq 5 cdn inf bde moved to 678103. hq 6 cdn inf bde moved 1400 hrs to 735061 . 10 cdn armd regt 714041 . 8 cdn recce regt 758065 . cl 40 br at 678105 completed 1815 hrs. all infm

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19 3 2212

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FROM (A) | Originator: 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 07 1245A

Office Date Stamp

For Action

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

TO

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Originator's No.
GO 3 SECRET . Sitrep on infm to 070500A . 12 US army gp . 3 US army .
12 US corps . 80 US inf div withdrew from SIVRY U8723 . 26 US inf div
(now) to relieve 4 US armd div . 20 US corps/Bde inf Adv have still
5 US inf div have still NOT yet captured the FORT SOUTH WEST of METZ
at U7854. 1 US army . 7 US corps . slight enemy air and ground
activity otherwise unchanged . 19 US corps . 2 US armd div supported
by 30 US inf div have made progress through the SEIGFRIED LINE 2 to 3
miles SOUTH and SE of GEILENKIRCHEN K8664 . 7 US armd div made a little
progress SE in the area OVERLOON E7732 . some enemy air activity in
19 US corps area .
2 BRIT army (.) regrouping now in progress (.) 8 BRIT corps (.) 3
BRIT div repelled enemy counter attack at PIETHORET E7450 (.) MIDDLAAN
E7449 held by enemy (.) 30 BRIT corps (.) enemy reported at E7360
7369 and 7469 (.) 69 bde gone area E7161 (.) 101 US airborne div with
under comd 129 and 214 BRIT bde relieving 43 div NORTH of river WAAL
(.) 43 Div (.) 130 bde in area E7359 (.) 1 Airborne corps NTR (.) 12
BRIT corps (.) 7 BRIT armd div (.) 131 bde fwd elements reached E5946
3944 (.) 51 div (.) 160 bde fwd elements E4336 4437 (.) 53 div (.)
71 bde in area MILVARENDREK E1924 1923 with fwd elements E1925 1825
and recce area GOIRLE E1527 (.)
first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 49 inf div (.) 146 bde (.) counter
attack against LINGE area 1323 by estimated two coys (.) slight pene-
tration situation restored by 1800 hrs (.) 147 and 56 bdes no change
(.) 1 POL armd div (.)
10 armd recce regt cleared area 0922 0921 meeting only weak opbn (.)
24 LANCGarmd regt encountered strong opposition woods area POSTE-
IFIOFF 083238 (.) recce sent out from ALPHEN 0624 reports enemy inf
and SP guns area wood 066248 (.) all other sectors NTR (.) 2 CDN corps
(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) encountering stiff opposition with hy mortars
and la fire directed on brhead perimeter (.) 7 CDN inf bde (.) 1 C
SCOT regt now have 4 coys across canal area 0402 0503 (.)

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19/ 100/

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Office Date Stamp

FROM
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE

Originator | Date—Time of Origin
07 1345A

For Action

(PAGE 2)

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

# REGINA R have set behead from 016816 to 027020 200 yds deep very hy opposition (.) no contact yet between leading bns (.) RHC moving through L C 300T R night 6/7 oct to area 0302 (.) 6 cdn inf bde to pass through after 7 CDN inf bde have reached their objective (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) active patrols and faint attack all drew immediate enemy fire (.) patrolcrossed canal at area 9303 but withdrew on being engaged (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) with under comd 10 CDN armd rest reverted to op control 2 CDN corps 070001A (.) enemy continued withdrawal leaving isolated pockets of resistance (.) known pockets include PATILJON 6814 and main rd CAMP DE BRASSCHAAT 7603 - BRECHT 8410 (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) R REGT C area OSSENDRECHT 6216 - MAALAND 6315 with one pl supported by B sqn 8 CDN recce rest area SANTVLIET 6112 (.) RHLI astride rd and centred on 629163 (.) HQ BK 300T set firm base area PUTTE 6711 with one coy area 693184 (.) bn will secure start line for op by SAINT FORCE (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) moving through 4 CDN inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS leading bde gp moving across PUIFPERS br 671000300 hrs (.) R DE MAIS following CALG HIGHRS (.) RHC temporarily remain conc area 6309 (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C and 1 SCOTS R continuing to clear rd CAMP DE BRASSCHAAT - BRECHT (.) one bty 2 CDN a tk bty and one bty 3 CDN LAA regt relieved FUS MR along canal between FORT DE BRASSCHAAT 6400 and rly 7109 (.) SAINT FORCE composed of FUS MR bn gp with in sp B sqn 10 Car and one sqn 8 CDN recce regt conc area 6900 prior to move to axis DRIJHOEK 6710 FORT MERXEL 7115 ACHTERBROEK 7916 (.) 6 CDN recce regt (.) one sqn in sp each 4 and 6 CDN inf bdes (.) onesqn in sp SAINT FORCE (.) arty (.) gun area div 12 arty less one fd regt and one mdmd bty eqs 6314 6313 6613 (.) locations (.) Hq 4 CDN inf bde 669113 (.) main 5 CDN INF BDE 676103 - tac HQ 5 CDN inf bde 669137 (.) main 6 CDN inf bde 731073 - tac HQ 6 CDN inf bde 730053 (.) all infm

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265 0915 20.

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5 CDN INF BDE | 08 2200A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GC-3 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 081830A (.) 7 US Army attacking but no appreciable changes (.) 15 US Corps slight adv to Q 1806 with inf at FORT de PARROY (.) 12 US Corps hy opposition at 978340 no progress (.) 9 US Corps inf at P 9990 - 9796 - 9600 and slight adv to F 0105 and K 9609 (.) Armour at K 8701 (.) 7 US Corps adv elements F 0033 and 0134 (.) 19 US Corps repelled strong counter-attack (.) Armour adv reached K 9062 (.) 2 BRIT Army (.) 1 Airborne Corps clearing area Z 7660 (.) 30 Corps withdrew slightly in area OPHSUNDENE 5472 otherwise NO change (.) First Cdn Army (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Area 6316 - 6416 and 6912 - 7012 with elements advancing to 597179 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Area 6219 - 6319 and 6418 (.) Adv to the NORTH met strong enemy resistance (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) CAMSRONI of C and 3 L3K R no change (.) FO3 MR Occupied PONTIEUVEL 7115 and DORP 7315 (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) 7 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Brhead firmly est (.) C 300T R 0402 (.) R WPG 0302 (.) REGINA RIF 0302 (.) Gap still exists between R WPG R and REGINA RIF R (.) All infm

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IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER.

Signed

Originator's Instructions Degree of Priority

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
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Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE

Originator | Date—Time of Origin
09 1300A

Office Date Stamp

For Action

GO-3 (SHEET 2)

RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

TO

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
18 Cdn Armd C Regt and 4 SS Bde NTR (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) Reports indicate substantial enemyrts incl tks and arty arrived area BERGEN - OP - ZOOM (.) This force was attacked in conc area in woods 6122 6222 6322 by 24 Typhoonds (.) at least one tk knocked out otherwise results undetermined (.) Calg Highrs area 6319 counter attacked during night repelled with aid arty sp (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 2 coys R Regt C plus supporting arms now at 600190 - 585187 prepared to push through and and secure neck of ISTHEMUS (.) RHLI andSssex Scot NTR (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC in area 6318 - one coy area 6218 (.) Calg Highrs area 6319 - one coy 6218 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Fus MR supported by 2 sqns and sqn recce occupied NOORDEIND and DORP 7315 (.) Camerons of C and and 1 Task R p osn unchanged - NTR (.) 8 CDN Recce Regt (14CH) 1 sqn screening rt flank Camerons of C (.) one sqn with Fus MR - one sqn with 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 10 Cdn Armd Regt now conc in 4 and 5 Cdn Inf bde areas in view Es of possible counter attack from the NW (.) 7 Med Regt Ra will come under comd 2 Cdn Inf Div from 2 AGRA on arrival div area (.) ETA 091700A (.) 29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt together with one coy of inf to come under comd 2 Cdn Inf Div upon arrival in div area (.) ETA091400A (.) this force will relieve 1 Sask R and Camerons of C who will in turn relieve RHLI and Sussex Scot (.) All infm

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} WIRELESS

Signed

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Signed [signature] Capt

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op

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21 0 1200 (handwritten)

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Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator: 5 CDN INF BDE | Date—Time of Origin: 09 1300A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHR3
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO-3 SITREP based on lafm received up to 090300A (.) 6 US army gp (.) 2 French corps (.) strong enemy counter attack repelled and 2 bns surrounded by own tps area BESANCE K2732 (.) 6 US corps (.) 3 US inf div captured VAGNY K2745 - otherwise slow progress against strong opposition (.) 12 US army gp (.) 12 US corps (.) enemy digging in on fronts of 35 and 80 US inf divs otherwise no change at FORT U7334 except an adv of 300 yds into an underground tunnel (.) 90 US inf div mopped up MALDINGEN LAMMERS U8369 (.) 83 US inf div occupied GREVENMACHER L0535 (.) 9 US army (.) 8 US corps (.) patrolling on German border and also across it between P2146 and P8971 (.) 9 US inf div made slow progress against pill boxes but fwd elements reached F1032 0733 (.) 19 US corps (.) over 1000 prisoners during the day and it is believed all enemy reserves in the corps area have been committed (.) 2 US armd div (.) advanced to line K9056 - 9060 and are consolidating - definite progress has been made in this area (.) First Cdn Army (.) 1 Brit Corps (.) 7 armd div Hq 33040 - 22 armd bde rt gen area G33 E4754 - MERSCH E4850 - 131 bde left in gen area E4544 4443 (.) 51 Div - Div HQ E4636 - 155 bde rt area E4435 4135 - 153 bde centre in area E4033 3933 3930 - 152 bde left area E41F E3726 (.) gap between 51 div and 49 div being held by and RAF regt right area E3824 to 3324 - 1 sqn reece area 3334 -- Royals from there to incl HILVERENBEEK E1923 - all of these under comd of 51 div (.) 49 div - 56 bde now conc area POSTOL E1280 with one bn at AIELE E1123 - BOB FORCE3 in posn and holding approx D9912 - D8910 with two sqns reece just NORTH of ST LACONEN D8710 - otherwise NTR (.) 1 POL armd div NTR (.) 2 Cdn Corps (.) 3 Cdn inf div (.) 9 cdn inf bde - Op across RAVOFJAARDE - FLEET commenced 0200 hrs (.) 7 cdn inf bde (.) R Wpg Rifle O302 fighting against hy opposition to close kep gap between Regina Rifles O203 and 1 C Sect 2 (.) 4 Cdn armd div (.) 29 cdn armd reece regt with 1 coy alg regt to move area WRECHT D8410 9 Coy and come under comd 2 Cdn Inf Div on arrival (.)

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Signed | Signed

## Page 125

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Register No.
213 645

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | Office Date Stamp
5 CDN INF BDE | 09 1500A

For Action

TO RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO - 6 SECRET (.) Advice has been received from kkkk army that the enemy intend to pass a large number of agents into our lines to secure tac and strategical infm (.) To counter this the fd sec offr has or nized a force of White Bde and Dutch resistance gp to prevent the mov of civs between our lines and the enemy (.) Sec NCOs will visit fmn HQ and give the location of control posts (.) It is requested that every possible assistance be given the controlling forces so as to prevent the passage of enemy agents to and fro (.) all infm

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THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed

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231 1400 11

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Office Date Stamp

FROM
(A) 3 CDN INF BDE

Originator | Date—Time of Origin

10 1300A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO-2 REPORT (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 100300A (.) 6
US Army gp (.) first FRENCH army (.) 2 FRENCH corps (.) enemy counter
attacked French Armd div at K3129 (.) 3 FRENCH inf div mopping up
RAMONCHAMP G 2931 (.) 6 US corps no change 15 US corps patrol activity
only (.) 12 US Army gp (.) 3 US army (.) gen adv started yesterday
and 1700 PW were taken (.) 35 US Inf div captured FOSBIEUX U0729
to AJONCOURT U9428 and also area G 0126 (.) 6 US Army Div captured
CHENICOURT U9429 (.) 70 US Inf div advanced and captured area JEAN
DE LAINCOURT U9128 (.) 20 US corps (.) explosion of enemy mines to
pres fighting in tunnel at FORT U7834 (.) first US army (.) 3 US Corps
(1st US Army)
Some progress was made and 4 US inf Div crossed GERMAN frontier to
area F 0404 (.) 5 US Armd Div (.) Fwd elements crossed frontier and
reached K9615 to 9318 and contacted reece of 7 US Corps (.) 7 US Corps
(.) 1 US Inf Div area immediately north of AACHEN and attacking
HAAREN K8649 (.) 30 US inf div advanced to K9053 and repelled enemy
counter attacks at ALSDORF K8954 (.) 2 US Armd Div captured CAMP-
WALLER K9156 (.) 2 BRIT Army NTR (.) First CDN Army (.) 1 Brit Corps
NTR (.) 2nd Corps (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) relief of CAMERONS and 9
SASK R by 29 CDN Armd Regt and coy of AIG R completed 992245A (.)
CAMERONS OF C in turn releived by ESSEX SCOT who are moving to area
centre of 550140 (.) 3 SASK R relieved RULI who have moved to area
6817 (.) other wise NTR (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) strong enemy resistance
7 Cdn Inf Bde area (.) lt resistance on 9 Cdn Inf Bde front with
extremely active arty from FLUSHING (.) 7 CDN INF BDE holding firm
brhead from 014017 to 045020 with 1 C SCOT R on right R WPG R in centre
and REGINA RIFLES left (.) 9 Cdn Inf Bde (.) HLI of C area 204126 -
811127 - 193130 - 193132 (.) BD and CHIC HRI area 170153 - 168157 -
172154 NTR ATK HIGLRS
(.) P G 193138 - 176140 - 193131 -173143 - 192137 (.) 4 Cdn Armd
Div NTR (.) All infm

-(164151 - 165254)

This Message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means EXCEPT } WIRELESS | If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER | Originator's Instructions Degree of Priority | Time | System | Op
TH1 or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed [signature]

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
219
144 NI

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FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | 10 1400A

For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHR3
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No

GO-3 SECRET (.) ISUM no. 79 infm to 092300A (.) total PW through div cage 24 hr period ending 091830A 204 total since 29 Sep 2182 plus approx 110 through med channels (.) new identification three PW 2 coy one PW 3 coy PARA BN FINZEL captured night 8/9 Oct on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front during enemy counter attack (.) paybooks indicate bn part of 2 para troop formed late Aug near KOBLENZ possibly replacement Bn but PW say now under comd 6 para regt - NOT believed this area (.) Indications bn has normal inf org str estimated 300 with 4 coys this area arriving 082000A BERGEN-OP-ZOOM from area TILBURG 1633 with task counter attacking area 6220 and attempt retake HOOGERHEIDE (.) personnel believed mostly young (.) PW from 3 coy claims 3 SP guns under comd (. FIN - L80276 IGPA AMSTERDAM (.) identification 11 PW 9 coy 6 para regt this area probably is an identification of rft units of 6 para regt supplying replacements to 2 para regt already identified this sector (.) enemy counter attacked in str approx 091900A in areas 624020 and 630 200 (.) one OR of own tps taken PW 7 Oct area 6512 interrogated by 33 offr released night 8/9 Oct when enemy forced to withdraw (.) states enemy left 2 plns behind to cover withdrawal (.) saw only one horse drawn gun cal unknown (.) morale observed gen low but driven on by offrs (.) enemy apparently locking in tpt (.) BELGIAN secret army reports 6 guns KURTAVEN 623216 6 guns WEINHOUT 8421 4 guns ZUIDOAST 6124 and approx 100 tps area HUIJBERGEN 6620 (.) 6 guns 735226 6 guns 845 208 4 guns 846115 (.) enemy tk claims one PANTHER KOd area 629199 at 081700A one PANTHER KOd 624201 by arty and inf (.) WALCHEREN (.) new flooding covers area EAST WALCHEREN canal from FLUSHING B 148290 32 to 162282 SOUTH to coast 162245 but excl OOUTROUBURG (.) comment (.) enemy offering determined resistance to prevent our gaining control exit from SCHELDT ISLANDS (.) his activity was aggressive but not forceful (.) he will probably continue to exert pressure but is unlikely to interfere seriously with our developping our present posn (.) it is not expected that he will be able to reinforce further tps area BERGEN-OP- ZOOM - ROSENDAAL (.) All infm

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Time Cleared

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A.B. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mil /1954 S100/00

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. 60

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
10 14/90.

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Office Date Stamp —

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 101300A

For Action.

G ops 2 Cdn Inf Div
MET R DE MAIS CALC HICHRS ✓

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

4 CDN INF BDE 6 CDN INF BDE

Originator's No

GO 4 SECRET . The following code names have been introduced by this hq

TIGER - S L track NORTHING 199

BEAR (RHC) 1 - 625206
" 2 - 622204
" 3 - 622206
" 4 - 625203

WOLF (CALC HICHRS) 1 - 617206
" 2 - 620202-620203
" 3 - 616202
" 4 - 611201-612203-613202

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

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Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR |
Time Cleared |

Signed. Signed.

## Page 132

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2m 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MF /19420 3/0/59

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.
(A)     5 Cdn Inf Bde     101515A

For Action.

TO RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS     17 LAA BTY

(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions.     G R

Originator's No
GO 5 SECRET (.) Sitrep to 101200A (.) enemy (.) strong pockets of inf with sp weapons area 5919 and NORTH of 5 cdn inf bde posns (.) considerable number of HEs on div front (.) hy mortaring and shelling 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes areas (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) two coys RRC to attack at 1400 hrs area 5919 - 5719 (.) RHLI to relieve CALG H and RHC area 6319 - 6219 (.) relief of RHC to be completed by 1400 hrs (.) ESSEX SCOTS in bde res area OSSENDRECHT 6215 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC being relieved by RHLI (.) CALG HIGHRS to be relieved by RHLI when they have restored situation at x rds 625198 (.) R DE MAIS no change . 6 cdn inf bde (.) S SAK R centered on area 650160 (.) CAMS OF C fwd edge of wood 7015 - 7012 with task of clearing woods to SOUTH and SE during day (.) FUS M R one coy area 7315 (.) one coy along line A tk ditch 7109 third coy area 7508 (.) 29 cdn armd recce regt (.) one sqn area 7315 one sqn 7508 one sqn plus coy AL. R area BRECHT (.) 8 cdn recce regt (.) one sqn in sp 4 cdn inf bde remaining two sqns in sp 6 cdn inf bde on right flank (.) 10 cdn armd regt (.) two sqns in sp 5 cdn inf bde (.) third sqn in res (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except     }WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Aa 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 hf 7194... ...

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)          MESSAGE FORM          Register No.

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276 11145 SD

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.          Office Date Stamp

FROM          Originator          Date-Time of Origin.
(A)
          Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde          110920A
                    For Action.

✓

TO     RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS
               (W) For Information (INFO)          Message Instructions     GR

Originator's No

GO 1 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep to 102400A (.) Enemy (.) Calg Highrs posn attacked 1835 hrs driven off by arty fire (.) Enemy Mortars and MGs active (.) Approx 100 PW plus 2 guns taken (.) OWN TPS (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RRG adv to and astride main rd and rly at 570203 and 580204 with second coy cutting rd and rly at 587204 (.) RHLI reliev d RHC area HOOGERHEIDE 6319 (.) ESSER SCOT area 628162 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC now conc area 621166 (.) Calg Highrs still in contact with enemy area 6219 (.) R de Mais no change (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde no change (.) All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except          WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 136

W: 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6716

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | | 152 121815 BHQ.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.     Office Date Stamp

FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.
(A)     HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde     121720A

For Action.

RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

TO_____

(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions.     GR

Originator's No.
GO5 SECRET (.) sitrep to 121200A (.) Enemy(.) Fairly quiet along the front some mortaring and shelling (.) Local counter attacks(.)
4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RRC counter attacked from NW and NE this morning accompanied by hy shelling and mortaring(.) Successfully beaton off(.) RHLI now in area 621900 enemy patrol which attempted to infiltrate at 2400 hrs repulsed(.) Some enemy shelling(.) Essex Scot in same area(.) R de Mais 3 coys in area 6216 one coy centered on 601175 NTR (.) S3R area 6518 (.) Night patrol met pocket of enemy at 674174 numbers not known (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) NTR(.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde Camerons of C report DUNES area 7014 7015 and gen area MEER PUTSCHE 7014 4 to PUNT HEUVEL 7114 clear(.) FMR NTR (.) 29 Armd Recce Regt patrols heard enemy wood 745096 and at 758095 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) no changes in location NTR(.) Aircraft engaged gun posn and enemy at 598207 believed attack successful (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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18 Calg. Hytn.

## Page 138

MESSAGE FORM

130
12 1030A 121470
BpO

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO-3 SECRET (.) I BUM no. 80 infm to 111200A (.) identifications (.) offr PW HQ 744 GR 711 INF DIV states belongs KGP LAIS consisting two or more bns under comd 346 INF DIV (.) BN NICK is component bn mainly from personnel I BN 744 GR (.) 3 NCO PW stragglers from various units KGP LAIS report seeing 10 HORNETS HAISTEREN 5961 8 Oct (.) reliable NCO PW 3 COY I BN 6 PARA REGT captured area 5820 102000A hrs R REGT G says entire KGP VON DE HEYDTE consisting of I BN 2 PARA REGT called BN FINZEL and I II and III BNS 6 PARA REGT arrived BERGEN-OP-ZOOM 1000 strong 8 Oct (.) committed to battle in following order (.) first (.) I BN 2 PARA (.) second (.) III BN 6 PARA (.) third (.) 1 and 3 COYS I BN 6 PARA (.) 4 COY 6 PARA reported in posn area 6031 (.) 2 COY and II BN NOT yet contacted (.) tps appear well equipped with nine LMGs 42 and nine bazookas per coy (.) PW mostly young but incls experienced NCOs (.) if small indications of defection now present do NOT spread may fight determinedly (.) believe cas already hy from mortar and arty (.) NOT yet clear whether COL VON DER HEYDTE comd independent GP or under comd div fmn (.) new identification (.) 8 PW sq 5719 from 6 COY II BN 1020 GR 70 INF DIV (.) area 5319 KGP oberlt GRUBER contains one pl each 5 6 7 8 COYS each of 40 men and one pl 14 COY 20 men with one each 37 mm 50 mm and 75 mm Atk guns and one sec FLAK inf of 9 men (.) also area 5319 two pls 8 coy (.) area 5017 two pls 5 COY (.) area 4420 2 pls 6 COY 80 men and one pl of four 82 mm mortars 36 men (.) area 4122 two pls 7 COY (.) PW 3 COY I BN 6 PARA REGT captured 639234 states coy left BERGEN-OP-ZOOM 101800A hrs to area 6323 (.) states 3 COY hy losses area HOOGERHEIDE 6319 and added 30 men from 7 COY II BN also says NO armd ap ops night 10/11 oct (.) PW STURM BN ACK 15 624201 111130A hrs states BN HQ 609 269 approx 20 hy lorries same location (.) saw 2 10.5 cm aalt guns night 10 Oct area 624201 (.) estimates approx one by inf consisting of para tps and inf along sides of main rd BERGEN-OP-ZOOM (.) FUS BN 346 two PW 2 COY captured 709099 110700A state COY HQ 714106 str 60 men two LMGs (.) three PW 1 COY captured 765108 COY HQ 756089 str 50 to 60 men two or four LMGs (.) say comns hopeless NO knowledge present ops (.) gen situation (.) during past 24 hrs enemy patrols our RIGHT flank strong and active (.) night 10/11 enemy adv post areas 6120 6220 6320 withdrew under pressure to battle outposts 6122 6322 6322 leaving strong rearards and rd blocks which are penetrated by our patrols (.) appreciate enemy intends to hold determinedly SOUTH of BERGEN-OP-ZOOM but is not yet prepared for aggressive action (.) lt forces holding neck of isthmus ZUID BEVELAND having difficulty with sugs will fight but lack determination (.) All infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

[signature]

## Page 139

j3 Calg Hughes

## Page 140

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
156 | 30855 | B2IQ.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
(A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 12 2130A

For Action.

RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

TO ___________________________
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO-7  SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 121800A (.)
6 US army gp first FRENCH army and 7 US army (.) NO change (.) 36 US
inf div cleared wood due EAST of EPINAL area V2353 (.) 12 US army
gp (.) elements of 17 SS PZ GREN div identified on 80 US inf div
front U 9030 (.) 9 US inf div made some progress SE of AACHEN to
line F0130 0433 (.) ULTIMATUM to AACHEN ignored (.) counter attacks
north of AACHEN repelled (.) 30 US inf div attacked BARDENBURG K7550
(.) 2 BRIT army (.) 11 Armd div adv in contact on line E 6927 7531 783
3  7836 (.) 3 BRIT div (.) 8 bde conc area E 7434 (.) attacking
OVERLOON E 7631 and VENRAY E 7826 today (.) 82 US airborne div on
line E 7656 7759 7661 7672 (.) 101 US airborne div on line E 6775
6175 (.) first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 7 BRIT armd div (.)
patrols to E 3858 3757 4054 (.) fwd elements of armour E 4151 4249
4147 (.) 51 (H) div now est on line E 3724 to 3024 (.) 49 Div POLISH
armd div NTR (.) 2 CDN corps (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) repelled local
counter attacks during the day (.) fighting patrols engaged in
clearing 6 bde area (.) A coy 3 SASK R hy attacked by inf sp by one
tk (.) NO appreciable change in posns (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) 9 CDN
inf bde (.) captured BIERVLIET D1810 (.) 8 CDN inf bde (.) two bns
across the SCHELDT D1814 (.) third bn crossing at 1400 hrs (.) 7
CDN inf bde (.) fwd elements on outskirts BIEZEN area D 017023 and
have cut main rd area 007017 and are attacking EEDE D 0002 (.) 4 CDN
armd div (.) HQ 4 Cdn armd bde 21 Cdn armd regt  22 Cdn armd regt
mov to conc area D 7904 otherwise NTR (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed.

Signed.

## Page 141

Cal Highs

21

## Page 142

MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 Cdn Inf Bde 120935A

TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs

GO-2 SECRET (.) ISUM No 81 infm to 112300A (.) total PW through div cage 24 hr period ending 111830A Oct 168 incl 1 offr (.) through div med channels 11 (.) new identifications (.) 1 coy 70 Fus Bn 70 Inf Div Gen area 5720 (.) PW states coy str 150 incl MG 15 Russians MGs one MG 42 one MG 34 (.) 3 coy still in MIDDELBURG 7 Oct and 2 and 4 coys still in WALCHERN that date (.) coy 70 Fus Bn may now be under comd 1020 Gr (.) PW recently worked on constr of dam running gen line OOSTKAPELLE 1037 GRIJPSKERNE 1034 then 3W to coast (.) PW 8 coy 1019 Gr 70 inf Div taken area SAVOZAARD PLAAT D1910 states coy left FLUSHING night 9 Oct disembarking BRESKENS D1019 (.) estimate total str 6 para Regt approx 1000 divided amongst 4 Bns (.) mil security this sec (.) measures taken to prevent enemy agents penetrating our lines succeeding (.) FS Sec has arrested number of Gestapo agents and WT operators intercepted by fwd tps (.) most important our cordon be kept very firm (.)

SECRET (.) SITREP to 112400A (.) Enemy (.) continues limited infiltration and small counter attacks (.) particularly active 5720 - 5820 (.) total PW 24 hr period 111830A 180 (.) own Tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde with under comd R de Mais and 3SR (.) RRC Coys centred on 582203 591198 580185 (.) 4th Coy attacked on XXX 597206 failed to reach objective (.) coy now centred on 596203 (.) RHLI area NEDERHEIDE 6220 with fwd coys at 621204 and 625205 (.) Essex Scot in posn immediately south of RHLI centred on 627195 (.) R de Mais (.) one coy area 5916 5917 (.) remainder of Bn concentrated area HONDSEIND 6316 (.) 3 Sask R centred on 6519 with fwd coys at 642194 and 655197 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R H C and Calg Highrs conc area 6217 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) one 3qn 29 Armd Regt and one Coy Alg Regt area BRECHT 8410 - STERNHOWEN 8309 (.) C 3qn 8 Cdn Recce Regt area south of Rd ST ERNHOWEN SIX - CAMP DE BRASSCHAET 7608 (.) Fus MR (.) one coy with one 3qn 29 Armd Recce Regt area CAMP DE BRASSCHAET (.) one coy from 735087 to rly 710099 (.) one coy and one sqn 29 Armd Recce Regt area DORP 7315 (.) Cam of C covering front from 720123 to 695146 (.) 108 Atk Bty and 17 LAA Bty from 691150 to 675171 (.) regrouping (.) no change (.) all infm

IF LIABLE ---
--- IN CIPHER

Salacburg

Cu de Capt

## Page 143

J Caleg Hughes

## Page 144

MESSAGE FORM

(15 B) 130855 R1Q

FROM: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 130820A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO 2 SECRET (.) Inter bde bdy 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes to be effective 121300A as follows (.) All incl 4 Cdn Inf Bde rd junc 619180 rd junc 613178 thence line of canal running NW to pt 603198 thence rd to rd junc 598097 thence bend in rd 595202 thence line to 595214 (.) All infm

If liable to be intercepted Signed

..........IN CIPHER

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde Time: 130830A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0600 hrs wind SW 8-12 mph during first 3 - 4 hours WSW later weather cloudy with rain showers at times at first becoming fair cloud 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft at first decreasing to 2 -6/10 later visibility 6 - 12 miles but 2- 6 miles in rain (.) All infm

If liable to be intercepted Signed

..........IN CIPHER

## Page 145

4

Calg Highrs
G 02-3

## Page 146

Dos 9533/65727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 MF 710420 510750

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
157 13085S B/Q.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
(A)
H. 5 Cdn Inf Bde For Action. | 130800A

TO
RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 (SECRET(.) Regrouping eff forthwith(.) From in sp 4 Cdn Inf Bde to in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde(.) 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt 7 Med regt RCA 20 Cdn Atk bty one coy hy mortars TOR SCOT(MG) one coy MMG (Tor Scot) MG(.) Additonal regrouping (.) 10 Cdn Armd Regt in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde (;) 16 Cdn LAA Bty under comd 5 Cdn Fd Regt (.) On success of RHC attack R de Mais revert comd 5 Cdn Inf Bde and 33R come under comd 5 Cdn Inf Bde and 5 Cdn Inf Bde assumes responsibilit for NORTHERN sector and orders relief of RHLI by r de Mais (.) H hr RHC Attack 130615A hrs (.) All iffm.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed. [signature]

## Page 147

5

Calg Highrs

G01

## Page 148

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

(handwritten) 15 11 25 Bde.

| | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) Originator: 5 CDN INF BDE Date—Time of Origin: 14 2200A

For Action

TO: RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO- 6 SECRET (.) SITREP and infm up to 141400A (.) 6 US Army gp (.) first FRENCH army No appreciable change (.) 7 US army (.) 6 US corps (.) 36 US inf div cleared wood V 2253 (.) 15 US corps (.) 79 US inf div made some progress resistance light RARERE except at ENSBERMENIL Q8304 12 US army gp (.) 3 US army (.) 12US corps (.) 26and 35 US inf divs sit quiet (.) 80 US inf div regrouping (.) 20 US corps NTR (.) 1 US army (.) 5 US corps NO change (.) 7 US corps (.) 9 US inf div mopping up progress light res 1 US inf div attack on AACHEN from east making slow but steady progress (.) 19 US corps (.) 30 US inf div hy fighting area WURSELEN K8649 (.) 2US armd div 50 enemy tks area GEILENKIRCHEN INDICATIONS ENEMY BUILDING UP FOR counter-attack (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) 8 BRIT corps (.) 3 div directed on VENRY E7726 9 BRIT inf bde reached E7430 7530 185 bde reached E7630 7831 (.) 30 and 12 corps NTR (.) 4 Cdn armd div 4 Cdn armd bde complete in the area D7904 7605 less one sqn in 3p of 7 Cdn inf bde (.) 10 Cdn inf bde reorg todayon line of LEOPOLD CANAL dispositions now ALG REGT area D1904 N3H OF C D1804 1303 LAKE SUP REGT D1205 to 0602 LINC AND WEL REGT D0501 to 0001 3 Cdn atk regt (Dismounted) D0001 to 09303 (.) 3 Cdn inf div (.) 9 Cdn inf bde fwd tps D1615 160129 150125 155114 8 Cdn inf bde fwd tps D164100 177088 190088 7 Cdn inf bde one sqn of thetks have crossed canal in sp otherwise NO appreciable change(.) infm up to 141700A (.) 2 Cdn inf div (.) enemy (.) shelling and mortaring continues on div front (.) enemy still aggressive (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) taking over RIGHT NORTH sector (.) R REGT C moving to area NORTH and WEST GROOTE MEER 6617 (.) RHLI being withdrawn to area 6318 (.) ESSEX SCOT relieving RHLI 6319 to 6319 (.) 3 SASK R moving slightly to NW to tighten def poan (.) 1 coy E3 EX SCOT and 1 coy 3 SASK R captured 70 PW north of GROOTE MEER during afternoon (.) 5 Cdn inf bde (.) Calg Highrs relieving R Regt C area 5818 to 5820 to 5919 (.) R de Mais (.) 1coy responsible for area SLUICE BASIN 5718 (.) 1 coy positioned immediately SOUTH (.) 2 coys to be positioned area 5915 5917 6015 6017 (.) RHC in div res area 6117 (.) 5 Cdn inf bde gp (.) NO appreciable change (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT }WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed Signed (signature)

## Page 149

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calg Highs

## Page 150

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | O 14705 BSQ

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 141330A

For Action ✓

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO 2. SECRET(.) ISUM No 83 infm to 132400A (.) 25 PW through Div case for 24 hr period ending 131800A (.) Total incl 9 PW 15 aslt Bn 1 PW algh Pl 6 para regt (.) PW from AOK 15 aslt Bn captured 619199 by 4 Cdn Inf Bde 121600A (.) States 2 and 3 coys now fused with total str approx 100 before HOOGERHEIDE engagements(.) enemy arty should greatly increase activity as from 130800A (.) 20 guns reported by air OP firing in sector SCHOELIER MRG 6720 CALMTHOUTSCHE HOEK 6720 and adjacent sqs (.) Is appreciated enemy has either moved his btys or reinforced them with new ones (.) Sector 6720 and adjacent sqs have until today been quiet (.) Neck of isthmus still shows considerable activity (.) During hrs of darkness enemy fired from total and quickly moved to new posns and fires again(.) Ungraded civ source states coln passed through Breda to ROSENDA G from 112400A to 120630A incl many tps some hy tanks and a few Goliaths (.) May be some form of hy tk bn or aslt gun Bn (.) Bty comd on recce today captured by enemy patrol wearing cam jacket and Brit steel helmets with cam net and shell dressing (.) Fwd tps should be warned of this deception(.) Infiltration by enemy night patrols continues(.) Last night mines laid across our rds and unit directional sign booby trapped with trip wire and T mine(.) Enemy much more aggressive today than for long period). Appears determined to prevent our completely sealing off entrance ZUID BEVELAND (.) Some indications he is reinforcing strongly BERGEN OP ZOOM ROOSENGAAL(.) May reinforce battle outposts with which we are in contact (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR |
Time Cleared |

Signed [illegible]
was

Signed

## Page 151

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Calg Highrs
602

## Page 152

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions (2) 141960 BS12.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 141530A | Office Date Stamp

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 4 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep up to 141300A (.) Enemy (.) Gen quieter on Div front after attack on S3R Joan driven off (.) Some mortaring and shelling continues plus scattered sniper activity (.) Two very large explosions at 706017 1020 hrs and 733033 at 0725 hrs(.) Explosions caused very large craters and much blast effect believed to be some type of rocket projectile as sound of approach is not heard until after the explosion (.) Own Tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) One coy Essex Scot in conjunction with one coy R de Mais clearing woods to North of GROOTE MEER LAKE 6617 (.) Patrols during the night confirmed enemy in WOENSDRECHT 6120 and ZANDVOORT 6320 also on the front of R&C 5820 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC withdrawn to conc area 6217 (.) Calg Highrs to relieve RHC in situation by 1400 hrs (.) R de Mais one coy sealing tracks at 659173 one coy moved to area 643185 and is assisting coy from Essex Scot in clearing up (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Front quiet (.) D Coy Camerons of C assisted by White bde commenced clearing woods 7311 7312 7311 7312 1030 hrs(.) regrouping (.) Eff 1400 hrs S3R under comd 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) In an 4 Cdn Inf Bde 10 Cdn armd regt (.) R de Mais reverts comd 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed [signature]

## Page 153

• 2.5

Calg Highrs
604

## Page 154

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call. | Shl. No. | •Priority | Transmission Instructions

(12) 15 1125 BIG

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 Cdn Inf Bde | 142130A

For Action

TO R H C R de Mais Cadn Highrs
(W) For Information (INFO).

— Message Instructions — | —GR—

Originator's No.

GO/7 CONFIDENTIAL (.) forecast 24 hrs from 2100 hrs (.) wind S to SW 8-15 mph (.) weather partly cloudy at night cloudy during day (.) vis good generally but moderate locally in morning (.) no rain at night but occasional showers during day (.) all infrm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED

(GV326) Wt. 9532/194. 2,000,000 Pads. 5/43. B. & S. Ltd. 51-6745/6.

## Page 155

4 2

Cag.
G07

## Page 156

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
(8) 151095 72Q,

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM
(A) Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde

Originator | Date—Time of Origin
150830A

For Action

TO RHC RDE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep to 142400A (.) Enemy (.) continued probe our front some local attacks (.) Shelling and mortaring lighter today believed result air sp (.) number PW taken since 132400A 96 (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RRC moved to area 6518 6517 hq 648165 (.) RHLI now at 626188 (.) Essex Scot now in area 6219 (.) 3 R (.) A Coy attacked about 1900 hrs and over run (.) Coy in ar a 6219 (.) coy withdrew to 638188 (.) B Coy now at 638193 (.) C Coy 642197 (.) A coy 654188 (.) Situation now reported improved no further at acks(.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC in res area 6216 NTR (.) R de Mais now on left flank (.) C Coy at 578175 (.) ACoy 605175 (.) Remainder of bn to move left 15 Oct (.) Calg Highrs now completely taken over from RRC (.) coys at 585192 576188 588194 597193 (.) Hq at 600188 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Fus MR no change in locn NTR (.) Camerons of C active patrolling in area 7312 (.) Enemy 3a fire encountered coming from 726138 (.) 29 Cdn Armd reece rest 3 PW captured area of bldg 794087 (.) Air sp (.) 96 spitfire sorties and 18 typhoon sorties flown today in sp 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) RCA (.) fired Uncle tgt at 4 tks and 100 inf at 658181 at 2100 hrs (.) Believed to have broken up enemy concentration (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed

## Page 157

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call · | Srl. No. | · · Priority · | Transmission Instructions
(9) 151045 JPA

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP
HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 150945A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
CO 3(confidential(.) Forecast for today(.) Fair to fine (.) Fair this afternoon becoming cloudy tonight(.) Wind SW 10-15 miles per hr(.) Visibility good (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER**

SIGNED

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY !

| Time | System | Op. |
| THI or TOR | | |
| Time cleared | | |

SIGNED

(GV324) Wt. 9858/194. 2,000,000 Pads. 5/43. B. & S. Ltd. 51-6745/6.

## Page 158

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Calg Hughes
603

## Page 159

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

(20) Register No.

151900

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin
5 CDN INF BDE | For Action | 15 1300A

TO RHC     R DE MAIS     CAIG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO-5 SECRET (.) SITREP to 151300a (.) enemy (.) quieter along our front (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R REGT C coys now in areas 649180 653172 666169 660176 (.) RHLI patrol contacted enemy sat at one pl at 618197 and one pl 632197 (.) S3 SK SCOT NTR (.) 5 CAIK R coy posns now at 637188 637193 642198 653187 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC CAIG HIGHRS MC change (.) R DE MAIS on left flank B coy astride railrd at 595185 D coy area Sluice Basin 5716 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FUS MR and 89 armd recos have est posn astride rd 808094 some opposition on approach march (.) CAMERONS OF C patrol firedon near crossing 725133 (.) 29 armd recce regt patrol encountered enemy wood 767088 (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed [signature]

## Page 160

16

Calg Highlrs
605

## Page 161

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
(11) 1510⁴⁵ B/Q

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 150820A

For Action

TO— RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 SECRET (.) ISUM No 84 infm to 142400A (.) Total PW through Div case 24 hr period ending 141800A 95 incl 1 offr (.) New identification 2 bty 170 arty regt 70 inf div (.) Offr PW stated bty left WALCHEREN 28 sep with 1010 Gren other elements div arty remained island (.) Bty has two tps each three 105 mm guns and one tp three 15 cm guns(.) Gun posns 141200A 105s at 665223 and 15 cms 668232 bty HQs 69101905 approx 100 metres south of church (.) Bty presently under comd 346 inf div (.) Also identified area 6617 K Gp BLOCH previously area TILBURG 1 and 2 coys arriving here 12 Oct believed formed mainly from 3 rft and trg para regt (.) (.) PW statements to date conflicting and possibility exists original K Gp BLOCH consisting four coys remained TILBURG and unit this area formed rft personnel with same name for deliberate confusion order of battle picture (.) Also identified area 6 17 bn OHLER part of K Gp DRIER consisting personnel from rest of 85 inf div (.) Further identification 16 coy 6 para regt area 6020 but not yet clear whether other coys 4 bn 6 para also t is area (.) PW continues report 2 Bn 6 para also here but no PW 2 bn to date (.) Present mixture enemy units this front make str estimated uncertain (.) enemy mortars active for short period NORTH camp BRASSCHART (.) Elsewhere particularly quiet after yesterday intense activity enemy arty decidedly decreased today (.) Following areas shelled 6015 6220 6317 6517 (.) Single enemy aircraft dropped flares over area 6 13 at 2125 hrs (.) enemy attacks in North part this sector continued but less aggressive than in previous period Further report received enemy patrolling wearing Brit battledress tunicss and helmets (.) Tac R indicates may be attempting further reinf line BERGEN to BREDA (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed [signature]

## Page 162

10
Caly Hughis
601

## Page 163

8
CZE
15 OCT 44

M E 3 3 A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde          TIME: 152230A

TO: RHC  R DE MAIS  CALG HQCHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 6 (Secret (.) Sitrep as of 151700A.

Sixth US Army Gp (.) First French army NTR(.) 6 US corps very little change(.)  15 US corps (.) 79 US div made a little progress to a line V2398 Q2301 Q2405 (.)

Twelfth US army Gp (.) 12 US Corps (.) Enemy reported to be reinforcing their front opposite 26 and 80 US inf divs (.) 20 US corps NTR(.) First US army(.) 5 US corps NTR (.) 9 US inf div line of fwd tps F0031 0130 0231 0232 0233 0334 0134 (.) 1 US inf div(.) PW from AACHEN police states only 3000 civ and 2000 tps in the town prison area cleared of enemy 0(.) 19 US corps(.) 30 US inf div are attacking to close the gap around AACHEN and have reached K8648 against strong opposn.

Second Brit army(.) 8 corps(.) Belgian bde area K6085(.) 7 US armd div holding area WEERT K5897 to ASTEN E6113 fwd elts area K6687 and att-acking MEISEL E7007(.) 15 div conc area E5520 6124 GEMERT E5730(.) 11 armd div area E6730 to 7338 (.) 3 div continuing attack SE and have reached E7428 7629 (.) 30 corps(.) 43 div area E7251 7553(.) 82 airborne div SE of NIJMEGEN area E7558 (.) gds armd div area E6455 6557 (.) 12 corps(.) 53 div area E7467 6968 50 div E7070 6973 (.) 101 US airborne div E6373 6069 (.)

First Cdn army(.) 1 Brit corps NTR(.) 2 Cdn corps(.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) enemy quiet along our front (.) regrouping now complete(.) 5 Cdn Inf bde on left 4 cdn inf bde with under comd SSR centre and 6 cdn inf bde with under comd 29 cdn armd recce regt and one coy ALQ R right (.) ref our sitrep of 151200A(.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Fus MR and 29 Cdn armd recce regt have not estposns at 808094 (.) most advanced posn on this rd 770080 (.) 4 Cdn armd div (.) 4 cdn armd bde remaining sqn of tks and Lake Superior Regtmoving today to join the bde NE of Antwerp(.) 10 Cdninf bde adv on right flank yesterday and contacted 8 cdn inf bde are D1806 and reached area D1307 Alq Regt on right flank now withdrawning to take over Lake Sup Regt sector (.) 3 Cdn inf div (.) 9 cdn inf bde fwd tps D1516 1512 (.) 8 cdn inf bde fwd tps D160100 to 180074 (.) and intend sweeping West but progress rather slow (.) 7 cnd inf bde no appreciable change (.) CZSK indep armd bde gp NTR (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted               Signed

..........IN CIPHER

## Page 164

18
Calg highs
G.O.G.

## Page 165

MESSAGE FORM

I 181

FROM 5 Cdn Inf Bde 160930A Logged 1005A

TO ● R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs

GO-3 SECRET(.) Sitrep to 152400A (.) enemy (.) mortaring and shelling continues div front but on reduced scale (.) enemy posn SW of GROOTE MEER 6718 appears to have withdrawn (.) strong enemy posn NORTH of Lake (.) civs report large number of rfts to NORTH area 6222 - 6223 (.) other enemy posns no change (.) own Tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) quiet day (.) RHLI prepared for attack on WOENSDRECHT 6120 (.) 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes NO CHANGE (.) 21 Cdn Armd Regt moved to area 6713 in sp of 6 Cdn Inf Bde if required (.) 81 Sqn 6 as lt regt in sp of div effective 1600 hrs (.) regrouping and loens no change (.)

5 Cdn Inf Bde P3 0830 hrs (.) RHLI captured all objectives by scheduled time (.) Cas moderate (.) 68 PWs (.) mopping up continues (.) R de Mais pl patrolled to 602198 (.) Unable to remain as area off the rd was completely flooded (.) C Coy hy mortared and shelled (.) Calg Highrs B Coy counter attacked twice from the NE flank during the early morning (.)

ISUM NO 85 infm to 152400A (.) total PW through div cage 24 hrs period ending 151800A 59 (.) through med channels 7 (.) identifications (.) K Gp POST area BRECHT 8410 (.) PW states POST composed of 2 and 7 coys 857 Gr and 2 and 3 coys 858 Gr with total str of approx 125 and 8-10 LMG (.) claims only other unit in area regt Martin composed of 6 coys with total str approx 330 (.) mortar activity continued to be light during the last 24 hrs period mostly activity reported from RIGHT sector sq 7215 and area immediately NORTH of CAMP DE BRASSCHAET 7508 (.) shelling activity continued on the same decreased scale as yesterday (.) 6 rly gun areas plotted (.) one (.) 6223-6222-6221 (.) two (.) 6620-8720-6820 (.) three gen area WEST WEZEL 8114 XXXXXXXXX ungraded civ report two tks dug in 625204 (.) 25 enemy in house and atk gun 617199 (.) enemy conc for counter attack woods 6222 (.) considerable mov by enemy both EAST and WEST across our front throughout day (.) appears to be reinforcing area BERGEN OP ZOOM intending determined resistance to our ops sealing off SUIT BEURIAN (.) mention (.) all fmns which are turning in prompt reports and material new enemy weapons (.) all infm

J. Klupflan Capt

## Page 166

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7
Capt. Hughes

## Page 167

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call . Srl.No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) Originator Date—Time of Origin

5 CDN INF BDE 16 0800A

I 178
Logged 16C945
- 1170.

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions GR

Originator's No.

GO-1 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs (.) Wind 8-12 MPH SOUTH SOUTH EAST veering to SOUTH WEST later (.) 8-10/10 low cloud during period (.) Vis poor at night moderate later but poor during rain (.) Intermittent rain general during night with heavy rain locally (.) Rain or drizzle in morning local showers in afternoon (.) All infm

This Message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands, this MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

Originator's Instructions Degree of priority

Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

Signed Signed

## Page 168

5'
Calg Hghs

## Page 169

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

180
tagged 161009A
11.7.9

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 16 0915A

For Action

TO | RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — | GR

Originator's No.

GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast wind SW 8-12 mph at first SSW later weather fair to cloudy cloud 4-8/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft at first rising during the morning and afternoon but increasing and lowering at night visibility poor at first improving to 2-6 miles in the morning and 6-12 miles in the afternoon poor at night no pptn expected in the morning (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED

## Page 170

6 Caleg Hughes

## Page 171

ARMY FORM C2156 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call- | Stl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDNINF BDE . | 16 2200A | 0920 | 17/10/44.

For Action | 28

TO | RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR.

Originator's No.

CO-4 SECRET weather to night (.) wind SW 8-10 MPH (.) weather cloudy intermittent rain at first fair later (.) cloud 8-10/10 base 2500 ft falling to 1000 ft in rain (.) visibility 4-8 miles deteriorating to 2-4 miles (.) outlook unsettled slight showers (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** - BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNSD | SIGNED a HMk farlaue Capt

## Page 172

2f
Calg Hgln,

## Page 173

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | . Priority . | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator: 5 Cdn. Inf. Bde. Date—Time of Origin: 16 2300A

OFFICE DATE STAMP
For log
Combis

For Action

TO RHC R de MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions —— GR

Originator's No.
GO-5 restricted ① following will be stopped and checked ① first ① black salon car Z UV 636 5 four civs believed to be spies last seen rd MALINES LOUVAIN proceeding in direction LOUVAIN 3 Oct. ① second ① car type unknown number 375 736 two civs believed saboteurs and stated to be in same party as above ① reported same are armed and shots have been fired ① all infm.

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED

## Page 174

A.A. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mr / 19.. ..../..

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

●

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

(30)
171420
Office Date Stamp
logged feb.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde 170945A
For Action.

TO RHF R De Mais CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No

G02 SECRET (.) Sitrep as at 162400A (.) Enemy(.) Attempted several counter attacks and some infiltration on northern front (.) Enemy arty fire more active today increasing to night (.) total PW 24 hr period 3 offrs 128 ORs (.) RHLI claim two SP guns knocked out one tank probable (.) Own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) with under comd 33R and R de Mais less two coys(%) RRC(.) Mortaring and shelling continues otherwise NTR (.) RHLI (.) counter attacks successfully held but A Coy withdrew slightly and joined C Coy 619204 (.) Other coys at 614204 - 614200 (.) Essex Scot (.) one coy moved to 614201 to strengthen RHLI posn(.) remaining coys at 628204 625200 631199 (.) Sp coy 628193 (.) 33R (.) NTR(.) R de Mais (.) less two coys in res area 626186 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Calg Highrs (.) with under comd two coys R de Mais responsible West flank from northing 165 to northing 204 (.) RHC (.) NTR(.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde(.) with under comd 29 Cdn armd recce regt and one coy ALG regt(.) Fus MR report HEIDE wood 7310clear of enemy otherwise NTR (.) arty(.) gun area three fd regts and one med regt aqs 6314 6414 6514 (.) Gun area two med regts and one HAA regt 6611 6711 6312 (.) Air (.) winkle flown in sp of div of 84 spitfire sorties on two targets (.) regrouping (.)56 SP atk bty under comd 3 Cdn Inf Div wef 161300A(.) R de Mais last two coys under comd 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Locns (.) HQ 4 Cdn Inf Bde 621166 (.) All Infm

5 Cdn Inf Bde P3 - 0900 hrs
Very little shelling or mortaring in sector (.) One attempt at infiltration in RHLI posns during the night (.)

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

Signed. [signature] Signed. [signature]

## Page 175

15
Calg Heights
G 02

## Page 176

A.F. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 M? /1?425 ?/?/??

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 1710OA | 171470. Logged 66.

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
TO
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No
GO 3 (.) SECRET (.) ISUM No 86 info to 162400A (.) Total PW through div cage 24 hr period ending 161800A 3 offrs 128 ORs (.) PW captured WOENSDRECHT area 6120 incl 1 OR 1 para regt 6 coy 761 GR 347 inf div belonging Bn LAMBERT of Lais bn LAMBERT other wise appear chiefly personnel of 743 GR 719 inf div(.) Believed under comd KOMAN DER Heydte like STURM bn AOK 15 (.) PW captured area 845105 from Bn Post consisting frour remaining coys 757 and 858 GR (.) 858 GR recently reformed into Bn MARTIN but following losses remaining personnel taken over by Bn post representing remnants 857 GR (.) later infm from PW captured 161800 an area 781104 reveals 857 GR further reinforcements 12 Oct by 240 personnel 17 and 18 Grs old belonging 54 flyer trg bn coming from GRONINNEN Holland (.) 1 coy 857 GR now believed in posn approx 785110 str 100 (.) todays bag incl no PW from 6 para regt (.) Believe elements pulled back for regrouping and may comprise todays determined counter attack force area 6120 (.) infm from PW and captured documents suggests elements two enemy divs our front left 85 inf div with under comd para GP xxxxxxx WAN DER HEYDTE night 346 div inter div possibly (.) NE from GROOTE ME?R 6617(.) enemy arty became more active today increasing particularly at night area WOENSDEECHT (.) enemy guns gen area RELLAND 5319 revived tonight(.' Gen limited withdrawal to main def posns ceased two days ago (.) fwd posns now being reinforced in personnel and hy weapons brought south from North of RWAAL(.) Obviously enemy determined to prevent any adv to KORTEVEN 6221 and is prepared to suffer by cas (.) latter by flooding on ZUID BEVELAND has adv extensively east of canal from 41 to 43 eastings across ISTHMUS and many new lt flak posns being est facing east (.) All infm.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR |  | 
Time Cleared |  |

## Page 177

14

Calg Highs
G 03

## Page 178

A/A 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 MP 7184... ...

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

(32)

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.     Office Date Stamp
(A) HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde     171135A     171420
logged. lelo.

For Action.

RHC     R DE MAIS     CAIG HIGHRS
TO
(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions     G R

Originator's No.
GO 4 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 170500A (.) Sixth US army gp (.) first French Army (.) 2 French corps regrouping for attack(.) 6 US corps (.) 36 US inf div made a little progress (.) 45 US inf div repelled enemy counter attacks north of Bruyere V2457 (.) 15 US corps 79 US inf div withdrew their right flank slightly due to hy enemy mortar and arty fire (.) 12 US army gp (.) Third US army (.) NTR (.) First US army(.) 5 US Corps NTR (.) 7 US corps (.) 9 US inf div very little change (.) 1 US inf div (.) two enemy inf bns and two sqns of tks penetrated between 16 and 18 US regts area K8946 but situation in hand (.) 26 US regt are continuing their attack on AACHEN(.) satisfactorily (.) 19 US corps(.) 30 US inf div (.) 116 regt reached K8648 remainder NTR (.) Second Brit army (.) 8 corps (.) 11 Armd div limited attack reached E7831 and 7934 and elements also cros ed canal at E7937 (.) 3 div reports wood area E7328 clear of enemy but many mines (.) 7 US armd div no change (.) CCB attacking today to secure brhead over canal E6923 (.) 30 corps no change area (.) 12 corps (.) enemy inf and tks attacked area E5673 on the evening of 14 Oct unsuccessfully (.) First Cdn army (.) 1 Brit corps NTR (.) 2 Cdn corps (.) 3 Cdn div (.) counter attack approx 300 strong in area 133153 beaten off by 9 cdn inf bde (.) xxxxxxx 470 PW captured during past 24 hrs (.) adv continues slowly against strong enemy resistance(.) 9 Cdn inf bde reached gen line 150160 123135 123115 (.) 8 cdn inf bde now on line 133105 125075 125045 (.) 7 cdn inf bde fwd coy 1 C Scot R at 005035 (.) R Wpg R patrol report St CRUIS 0405 clear of enemy (.) 4 Cdn armd div(.) elements of div completed moves to antwerp area (.) div is being relieved by 157 bde of 52 Brit div
Allinfm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fail into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.     Time . | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared.

Stoned.     Signed.

## Page 179

.1.8

Calg Hughes
G04

## Page 180

36
172000
b/6

M E S S A G E   F O R M

I 182
Logged 1100 hrs
1 1 A

FROM: H. 5 Cdn Inf Bde                                    TIME:  170915A

TO:  R H C    R DE MAIS    CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 1.  SECRET (.) Weather forecast today 17 Oct 44 surface wind WSW
50 mph during morning backing to SW by afternoon WSW by 20 mph during
night(.) Weather fair to cloudy with some light showers during morning
becoming cloudy during afternoon  with continuous light rain effecting
area during evening (.) cloud 2/10 - 6/10 base 2000 ft but falling
to 1000 ft in PTN 7/10 - 10/10 during afternoon vis 3 - 6 miles generally.


If liable to be intercepted
                                                    SIGNED
..........IN CIPHER

Rullus maj

## Page 181

12

Calg Heights

601

## Page 182

W: 9533/63727P-490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) . MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | | I 185
| | | Lossd 171805 A
| | | 71.7.9.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 17 1500A

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO-5 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 171200A (.) enemy (.) enemy quieter along our front (.) arty and air sp believed to have silenced number of enemy posns (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) est 200 enemy still resisting in area DOOL STRAAT and STEEN STRAAT 6220 (.) some infiltrationinto RHLI posn at 612204 during the night followed by an attack at 0315 hrs from NW direction est 30 to 40 enemy supported by MGs and mortars (.) attack beaten off (.) 3 SASK R reported enemy still around track June 653198 and also in woods to EAST (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) CALG HIGHRS reported enemy along rly line 5820 5920 very sensitive to our moves and patrols (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) very quiet NTR (.) air sp (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div still top priority with 2 Cdn Inf Div second (.) a portion of 84 Tac Air Comd engaged all day on RAF tgts (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR |  | 
Time Cleared | | 

Signed. Signed. [signature]

## Page 183

Calg Hughes
20

## Page 184

W1 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) . MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | | (30) 181200. rl

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 18 1100A
For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

CO-4 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 180500A (.) 2 Cdn Corps (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div slight enemy activity consisting of patrols (.) no shelling o or mortaring in the last 12 hrs (.) PW taken up to 171800A hrs 13 (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R REGT C and ESSEX SCOT NTR (.) RHLI and 3 SASK R small attempts to infiltrate beaten off (.) patrol act- ivity during the night (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) all quiet (.) patrols went out but NTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) CAMERONS OF C patrol went to main rd from 720124 to 725153 met enemy patrol of 15 men in area 725129 (.) enemy penetrated into 29 Armd Recce Regt lines at BRECHT but were soon repulsed (.) otherwise NTR (.) 4 Cdn Armd Div (.) completed conc area NE of ANTWERP (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div progress continued (.) 7 Cdn Inf Bde NTR (.) 8 Cdn Inf Bde firm in IJZENDIJKE 1210 in area 110099 126078 135073 (.) 9 Cdn Inf Bde firm area 127171 124128 125164 125159 (.) 7 Cdn Recce Regt pushedpatrol fwd to 110070 (.) regrouping (.) 4 Cdn Armd Div passed to comd 1 Brit Corps 172400A (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 185

10 Cody Hyke.

## Page 186

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.
44

Call | Sfl No. | . | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

OFFICE DATE STAMP
19 [stamp]

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin
5 Cdn Inf Bde | 180830A

For Action

TO R H C R de Mais Cadg Highrs.
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions —— GR —

Originator's No.

GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast for today from 0300 hrs (.) wind SW to W 13-18 mph occasionally 19-24 mph (.) vis good generally but poor in showers (.) weather cloudy or partly cloudy with occasional showers (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED

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6 only heights

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | |

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 180900A |

For Action.

TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No

GO-3 SECRET (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde SITREP as of 180800A (.) Calg Highrs fighting patrols downgraded to recce patrols (.) found no changes in enemy posns (.) No shelling or mortaring reported during night inf fwd localities (.) no counter attacks (.) a quiet night (.) On 4 Bde front two lt counter attacks against D Coy RHLI and D Coy S Sask R both seen off (.) recce and fighting patrols on their front did NOT contact enemy - may have pulled back (.) on 6 Bde front small counter attack on 29 Armd Recce Regt during night at BRECHT beaten off without any trouble (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Closed

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed:

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
| THI or TOR | |
| Time Cleared | |

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$

Cady Hughes

## Page 190

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 18 0830A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

42
190268

GO-1 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 161630A (.) 6 US Army Gp (.) 7 US Army (.) 6 US Corps reached LAVELINE U2853 FINTEUL U24: BRUYERES U2458 less one mile (.) 1 US Army (.) satisfactory progress are AACHEN (.) 21 Army Gp (.) 11 Armd Div attacked area LOOBECK E7931 and elements are crossing canal at E6927 (.) 3 BRIT Inf Div cleared area E372 (.) 1st Cdn Army (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div NTR (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) area 7 Cdn Inf Bde being shelled by hy coastal bty (.) considerable arty fire 7 and 8 Cdn Inf Bde front (.) 9 Cdn Inf Bde reports slackening of arty and mortar fire and no counter-attacks (.) 7 Cdn Inf Bde brhead now line 025020 030025 018028 003032 003017 (.) 4 Cdn Armd Div now concentrating area NE of ANTWERP (.) 1 BRIT corps NTR (.) all infm

SITREP as of 172400A (.) enemy (.) very reduced activity consisting mainly of small patrols (.) PW taken up to 1800 hrs 13 (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R REGTC and ESSEX SCOT NTR (.) RHLI and S SASK R small attempts of infiltration during evening promptly beaten off (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) NTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FUS MR patrols to 6310 and no enemy (.) CAMERONS OF C active patrolling no contacts and found destroyed windmill 734146 not occupied (.) otherwise NTR (.) all infm

ISUM no. 87 infm to 172300A (.) total PW through div cage 24 hr period ending 171800A 13 (.) identifications (.) 6 PW A3LT BN AOK 15 (.) one PW 16 COY 6 PARA REGT (.) one PW 857 GR 346 Inf Div (.) remainders stragglers (.) enemy arty active night 16/17 Oct shelling mainly from SOUTH SOUTHEAST of BERGEN-OP-ZOOM (.) same HF on main rd sqs 5416 6417 during day (.) mortaring was on reduced scale only activity reported from sq 6517 (.) enemy activity confined to protective patrolling (.) today's apparent quiet probabbly due to enemys RkKKkWkk licking yesterdays wounds and re-grouping to meet our next move (.) unknown guns firing salvos of 8 rds on sq 6618 from posn SOUTH of REICHELDT plotted at 523090A (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER
[signature]

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7
cady Heyhe—

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | Office Date Stamp
5 CDN INF BDE | 16 2215A | (46) Logged 0915hrs JBn

For Action

RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO-6 (.) CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 1900 hrs wind SW 19-24 mph during first 3-4 hrs westerly 25-31 mph at night WNW 19-24 mph in morning and NW in afternoon weather fair to cloudy at first becoming overcast with heavy showers in most places later squally weather with light showers in most places at night and in morning with heavy showers locally in afternoon cloud large amounts of shower cloud with occasional (clear ances) vis 12-30 miles poor in pptn (.) all infm

*GO-7 TOPSEC (.) Expect two DUTCH couriers to pass through our lines (.) Left BREDA 29 Sept and 8 Oct respectively one named KAREL (.) Please assist to reach forward detachments via EINDHOVEN earliest possible (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed

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July Sighos ② 1943 (or similar red notation)

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I 189
Lo77e 191500 A
n.7.a.

M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 190930A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 3 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep based on infm received up to 190001A(.) First Cdn Army (.) 2 Cdn inf div determined enemy resistance to any advance (.) 49 Brit inf div now responsible for all incl STERNHOVEN 8309 to the East (.) Locn HQ 2 Cdn inf Div 616123 (.) 3 Cdn inf div less determined enemy resistance on 8 and 9 cdn inf bde fronts during night (.) 9 cdn inf bde (.) 3D and G Highrs coys at D123175 120165 118172 111170 (.) HLI of C coys at D127160 119153 119141 114149 (.) NTH NS Highrs coys at D121131 122128 104120 099129 (.) 7 Cdn recce regt along gen line D101082 SE to 118041 (.) CH of O(MG)A coy relieved 52 recce regt area D1102 J100995 D089070 (.) 7 cnd inf bde now being relieved by 157 bde (.) relief to be completed by 190630A(.) locns(.) HQ 7 cdn inf bde D127005 (.) 1 Brit corps(.) 49 brit div (.) quiet night (.) HQ 56 inf bde and SWB moving this morning to area 868075 and Brecht respectively (.) Glosters taking over St leonards 8709 sector from BOB force(.) Essex now under comd 147 Bde (.) patrol activity restricted by gale (.) units local standing patrols have NTR (.) 146 Bde patrol reached 034223 when enemy fired a few shots and threw grenades (.) Spandau fired from North and as patrol withdrew fire also reported opened from 137223 (.) rece's patrol reached 998184 saw veh stop at house 993187 (.) moving towards houses patrol heard voices thought to be German (.) patrols to 032219 021115 wooded area 007185 and 003186 saw now enemy (.) BOB force patrol reports Br 934115 clear of enemy (.) fm bldgs 874116 were set on fire during night by fire from 40 mm tp (.) 2 Cdn armd bde(.) 27 Armd regt moved 0600 hrs in sp 147 bde to area Popel (.) Main div HQ moving to area 881053 1430 hrs(.) 1 Pol armd div(.) normal patrols on 3 zum inf bde and 10 armd bde fronts indicated no change in enemy dispositions (.) no indication of enemy withdrawal (.) 4 Cdn armd div regrouping and preparing for op SUITCASE (.) 2 Brit army NTR (.) 6 US army gp NTR (.) 12 US ARMY gp NTR (.) All infm

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER

Signed
De de Salaberry
Capt.

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Calg Highrs
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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

●ll | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | 188
Logged 191030
71.7.a.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY
——Office Date Stamp——

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin
HQ 5 CDN INF BDE For Action | 190745A

TO RHC R DE M.13 G.LG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 2(.) CONFIDENTIAL(.) Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind squalls in morning WNW 19-24 mph occasionally 25-31 mph becoming westerly 19-24 mph in afternoon and WNW 13-19 mph later weather fair to cloudy with light showers heavy occasionally inland in morning and afternoon light showers on the coast at night cloud with occasional clearances more frequent in afternoon visibility 6-12 miles but 2000-4000 yds in pptn (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed

Signed Du de Salauny Capt

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5
Caly Hughes
o
6 O R

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M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 181400A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

QG4 (.) RESTRICTED (.) The number of soldiers wandering the streets
in ANTWERP both by day and night indicate that order placing all
towns and cities out of bounds is being ignored (.) Comds at all
levels are responsible to ensure order is enforced and such steps
as necessary are taken to secure enforcement (.) Organized parties
under an officer may be permitted to visit ANTWERP or other towns
and cities for specific purposes as set out in instructions previous-
ly issued (.) all infm

If liable to be intercepted

xxxxxxxxIN CIPHER Signed

aBMcFarlane
Capt

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24

Colg Hughes

O.C. 47

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
I 198
Logged 191800A
21. Fa

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin
5 CDN INF BDE | 19 1530A

For Action

TO RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO-5 SECRET (.) following bdy between 1 Brit Corps and 2 Cdn Corps effective forthwith (.) all incl 1 Brit Corps line of canal ANTWERP TURNHOUT to br 761025 to rd junc 745040 to rd junc 749039 all incl 2 Cdn Corps to rd junc 710030 rd to CAPELLAN 6906 rd to PUTTS 6711 rd to HOOGEHIDE 6219 rd to KORTEVEN 631218 rd to EAST JCHSIDS at 606218 (.) tps at present committed EAST of above bdy remain present posn until relieved by 4 Cdn Armd Div (.) tps and tpt other than those referred to above will move after 191600A hrs to WEST of rd CAPELLAN to rd junc 651138 (.) effective 200000A 2 Cdn Inf Div will not fire EAST of following line 678175 to 670100 thence NORTH along 67 EASTING (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT
}WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed                    Signed

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2 2
cdy.

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | 186-
Logged 1030
11.7.11

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM
(A) | Originator: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE | Date—Time of Origin: 190730A

For Action

RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS

TO

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 182400A (.) Enemy continued to resist determinedly any fwd move on our part (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC successfully attempted small expansion East to GROOTE MEER (.) One tank lost on mine (.) RHLI some shelling and mortering (.) Still in very close contact with enemy in WOENSDRECHT (.) 6120 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde MTR (.) B Cdn Inf Bde (.) 49 Brit Inf div now assumes responsibility for all incl STEENHOVEN 8309 to the West and our tps now relieved (.) Front quiet (.) RCA (.) Radar of 115 MAA picked up at 182004A 20 enemy tanks travelling 25 mph to 76951949 (.) Either lost by Radar there or harboured (.) This area engaged as Y target today results unknown (.) Air sp (.) Following air sp flown today (.) 74 typhoons sorties in 5 missions (.) all infr

5 C1B SITREP 0730 hrs0 Sectn was quiet with little or No shelling 0 There appears to be NO change in locations of ENEMY FDL.0. SSR fighting patrol was out to area 656 206 where they shot up a few hms returned without Cas0

5 95 214

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

Signed

Signed [signature] Capt

## Page 203

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
I 190
Logged 1918 00
W.F.a

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Office Date Stamp

FROM (A) | Originator: 5 CDN INF BDE | Date—Time of Origin: 19 1515A

For Action

TO RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO-4 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 191200A (.) enemy (.) generally quiet on div front (.) lt shelling and mortaring increasing at 1200 hrs to hy shelling from the area 6225 and NE (.) patrols from 29 CDN ARMD RECCE REGT engaged enemy in woods 752098 and 754097 at 1000 hrs 8 PW taken enemy str approx 40 in bunkers on airfd 744103 to 749104 (.) own tps (.) patrolling during the night est contact flanking units and report front very quiet (.) S SASK R patrol encountered and eliminated enemy patrol of two at 656195 (.) all infm

[signature]

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT
} WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed                    Signed [signature]

## Page 204

21
Calg Hughes

## Page 205

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
19
200920

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator: 5 Cdn Inf Bde Date-Time of Origin: 200815A

OFFICE DATE STAMP
50
201040
66.

For Action
R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs

TO (W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions GR

Originator's No.
GO-1 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind WSW 8-12 mph during firs 1-2 hrs becoming 19-24 mph in morning and afternoon weather cloudy with slight intermittent rain or drizzle locally in morn- ing becoming general in afternoon local again later cloud 4-8/10 at 2000 2500 ft at first occasionally 2-6/10 becoming 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft in afternoon rising to 2000-2500 ft later vis 2000-4000 yds at first 2-8 miles in morning poor in pptn (.) all infr

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER**

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time cleared.

SIGNED SIGNED *ellleg*

(GV326) Wt.9832/194 2,000,000 Pads 5/43 B. & S. Ltd 51-5745 6.

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5.

Colg Hughes,

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)
40/P&S/2434 (5150)

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

75. 300 2 0 0 / 2.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | Office Date Stamp
5 Cdn Inf Bde | 200830A | 52
20 1130
tele.

For Action

TO R H C     R de Mais     Calg Highrs

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO-2    SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 192400A (.) enemy (.) much heavier shellin during day and early evening on RHLI and Essex Scot posns (.) shelling lighter later part of evening (.) enemy harassing MG and mortar fire (.) Vl dropped 1730 hrs at 633079 (.) 2 PW surrendered to 2 Atk Regt came from area CAIMPTHOUT 7314 (.) Gam of C patrol took 2 PW at 711127 also from area CAIMPTHOUT (.) own tps (.) 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes No change (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) coy of Fus MR withdrew from area DOMP 7315 at 1605 hrs now concentrated area 673140 (.) A Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) with drew before last light now concentrated area 628101 (.) H, 8 Cdn Recce Regt 14 CH now located 638110 (.) arty carried out active CB programme during day and engaged numerous targets enemy MG posns and movs (.) all infm

5 Cdn Inf Bde SITREP as at 200800A (.) Generally a quiet night (.) Calg Highrs reported aircraft overhead during night dropped flares -
Div states these were own planes photographing (.) patrols met enemy in usual posns - still sensitive but NOT aggressive (.) No enemy action on either 4 or 5 Cdn Inf Bde fronts (.) all infm

1d.

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed | Signed [signature]

## Page 208

Colg Hyls.

## Page 209

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

22
2112 00 BLQ

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 20 2130A

For Action

TO: RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions — GR

(GV326) Wt. 3632/194 2,000,000 Pads 5/43 B & S Ltd 51-6745 6.

Originator's No.

CO-4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast 24 hrs from 1900 hrs (.) wind southerly 19-24 MPH with squalls during first 1-2 hrs SSW 25-31 MPH with squalls after midnight (.) westerly 19-24 MPH later weather cloudy at night with slight continuous rain at first showers after midnight and continuous rain ktktkktk towards dawn cloudy with heavy showers in morning light showers in afternoon vis poor in most places at night 2-6 in morning 6-12 mi in afternoon poor in ppta (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.
| | | THI or TOR |
SIGNED | SIGNED [signature] | | Time cleared |

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35.

ca Cy

## Page 211

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

71 211200 BSG.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator Date-Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP
5 CDN INF BDE 202200A

For Action

RHC R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHR3

TO
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — GR

Originator's No.
GO-5 SECRET (.) SITREP to 201200A (.) enemy (.) little activity on div front (.) shelling and mortaring decreased (.) own tps (.) 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes carried out active patrolling during night (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FUS MR in conc area 6714 prepared to move in conj with 21 Cdn Armd Regt to occupy area between GROOTE MEER 6717 and STAPPEN VEN 7017 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) (.) one sqn continues in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 1 sqn under comd 4 Cdn Armd Div (.) regrouping (.) NO change (.) Loens

THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT AS WRITTEN UNLESS LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS. THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY Time System Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED [signature]

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36
caly Hq

## Page 213

M E S S A G E F O R M

(67) 21200 B1Q

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 210730A

TO: RHC RDE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(S)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 1 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep based on infm up to 191400A (.) 6 US ARMY Gp (.) 36 US inf div in Bruyeres V2457 and on high ground V2458 (.) 45 US inf div hy opposn (.) Anglemont V2176 reported clear (.) No contact with enemy NEMIL V3377 NO33ONCOURT V2276 (.) 44 US inf div relieved 79 US Inf Div (.) 12 US army Gp (.) 12 US corps no change (.) 20 US corps (.) 95 US inf div relieving 5 US inf div (.) fighting continues Maizifres U8589 (.) First US army (.) 5 3 corps NTR (.) 7 US corps (.) 9 US inf div right flank adv to F0130 0230 (.) fwd elements reached F0140 F0043 K9741 (.) contact est with 19 US corps at K8546 (.) elements 1 US inf div reached K8444 8445 incentre of Aachen (.) 30 US inf div on line K8146 8245 8545 (.) 2 Brit Army (.) 7armd div held up on line E7018 7118 (.) 11 armd div firm on line E7422 7521 7722 7624 (.) First Cdn army (.) 1 Brit corps NTR (.) 2 Cdn corps (.) 2 Cdn inf div (.) line of fwd tps unchanged (.) enemy activitynormal with strong reaction to any mov of our patrols (.) 3 Cdn inf div(.) enemy have withdrawn to line Bresken-Schoondike Costburgh and Sluis (.) 7 cdn inf bde no change (.) 8 Cdn inf bde AOR of C at 097114 081117 084115 076114 (.) R de Chaud at 064097 071104 084102 074093 (.) 9 cdninf bde HLI of C at 111165 105168 111170 115150 (.) 3D & G Highrs at 120172 120155 120165 135158 (.) NNS Highrs at 100130 105120 110132 120138 (.) 157 inf bde (.) 2 coys in Aardenburg with coys at Middlsbourg and 0002 (.) total PW by 3 Cdn inf div to date taken in pocket 34 offrs 3113 ORs(.) 4 Cdn armd div NTR (.) 1 Pol armd div NTR (.) all infm

If laible to be intercepted

?..........IN CIPHER Signed [signature]

M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 210800A (6)

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO2 (.) SECRET (.) sitrep as of 201400A (.)6 US army gp (.) first French army (.) 1 french corps no change (.) 2 french corps holding gen line K2407 29233426 3444 2947 (.) 7 US army encountered strong opposn (.) 36 US inf div captured Bruyere N2456 and adv elts reached V2651 2753 2558 2559 (.) 45 US div elts reached V2461 2365 (.) 15 US corps no a preciable change (.) 12 US army Gp (.) 3 US army (.) 12 US corps alight enemy shelling and patrols met mines and b oby traps (.) 90 US div made slight progress into Maizieres U8569 (.) Relief of 5 US div by 95 US div continues (.) 1 IS army (.) 5 US corps arty action only (.) 1 US div made steady progress and broke strong enemy counter attack in area K8646 by arty fire(.) 19 US corps 30 US div secured pts of contact with 1 US div having elts at K8545 8547 8647 8749 (.) corps engres clearing pill box area K7845 7847 (.) 21 Army gp (.) second Brit army (.) 8 brit corps (.) 7 US armd div holds area E7018 and is attacking to contact 11 brit armd div (.) 11 brit armd div meeting hy opposn(.) 159 inf bde reached E7620 but withdrew (.) 29 armd bde in Volen E7623 and Hedge E7624 (.) 30 Brit corps no change(.) 12 Brit corps(.)53 div conc in area Grave E6253 (.) 51 div (.) 152 and 153 bdes relieved by 227 bde of 15 div (.)adv elts royals E2824 2125 1925 1725 (.) 1st cdn army(.) 1 brit corps (.) 1 pol armd div no change (.)49 div steady progress sinc 200730A(.)147 bde conc area D9004 (.)56 bde line of fwd tps 2 Glosters D8601382 D860138 2 Essex D848132 2 SWB D833110 4 Cdn armd div steady progress (.)10 cdn inf bde gp (.) ALQ regt D770097 Linc & well regt D756105 750105 28 cdn armd regt 745100 4 cdn armd bde gp(.)Lake sup r D725160 727150 732147 718142 A3 of C D735132 731138 726132 21 cdn armd regt conc D8916 (.)unconfirmed identification 346 inf regt and 1018 regt(.) 2 cdn inf div(

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regrouping 6 cdn inf bde moved to area 6419 6517 6318 front very quiet HQ 6 cen inf bde at 671123 (.) 3 Cdn inf div (.) 8 cdn inf bde R of C adv to D080123 R de Chaud adv to 0507 and 052097 (.) 157 inf bde 6 HLI adv NW from ARDBURG D0105 and Middleburg D9803(.) 32 deserters state no food for 5 days (.) all infm.

If lâable to be intercepted

...........IN CIPHER

Lynth Falandon ll
Signed

⑦

(G03 (.)secret (.) sitrep to 202400A(.) enemy quiet on div front (.) some shelling and mortaring during day(.) own tps (.)4 cdn inf bde(.) RRC now in area 6218 (.) RHLI and Essex Scot no change (.) 5 Cdn inf bde (.) Two coys R de Mais will revert to comd and move to area 5917 morning 21 Oct (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde(.) Fus MR and Camerons of C relieve by tps 4 Cdn armd div (.) FUS MR occupying posns area 6915(.) Camerons of C relieved RRC during day with coy posns 649180 660175 665168 653172 (.) S3R reverted to comd(.) 8 cdn reco, regt (.) no change(.) Regrouping as per order of battle 202400A (.) Locns (.) HQ 6 Cdn inf Bde 671122 (.) all infm

If laibale to be intercepted

...........IN CIPHER

Lyn Falandon Lt.

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601-2-3

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coped. 211725
Register No. 66

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM**

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp →
(A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 211645A

For Action.

TO RMC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO-5 SECRET (.) SITREP to 211200A (.) ENEMY (.) Very quiet along whole front lt shelling and mortaring (.) OWN TPS (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde MTR (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) two coys R DE MAIS reverted to comd from 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) now at 60175 917 (.) RH C and CALC H IGRRS no change (.) 6 Cdn Inf B de (.) all units now released from commitment to 4 Cdn Armd Div (.) FUS MR to take over from ESSEX SCOT commencing 211400A (.) CAMERONS QF C to take over from RH LI commencing tonight (.) S SA K R no change in location MTR (.) RGA (.) 2 Cdn A/TK regt HQ now 616107 (.) 1/0 A/TK bty 17 LAA bty still in area 6715 6816 6715 (.) Arty engaged SP guns at 677232 incl target (.) two large fires seen burning in sun seen (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. in de Schalling
Capt

Originator's instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) · MESSAGE FORM · Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
(73) 211525
B1a

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | Hj 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 211010A
For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No

G04 (.) CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast 0700-1900 hrs wind SSW 4-7 mph at first becoming ENE 13-18 mph during morning and NNE later in day. Weather fair with scattered showers cloud 7-10/10 at 2000 -2500 ft at first becoming 4-8/10 at 2500 to 3000 later lowering and thickening occasionally (.)visibility 2000-4000 yds in most places at first improving to 3-6 miles later further outlook fair (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Calg Highrs

604

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)          MESSAGE FORM          Register No.

76.
'221000 (1)

●all     Srl. No.     Priority          Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM          Originator          Date-Time of Origin.          Office Date Stamp
(A)          5 CDN INF BDE          212230A

For Action.

TO          RHC          R DE MAIS          CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)          Message Instructions.     GR

Originator's No.
G0-7   CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast from 2100 hrs for 24 hours
wind E 4-7 mph at first becomi ng variable occasionally NE 8-12
mph in the morning falling off to 4-7 mph in the afternoon
variable 1-3 mph later weather fair to fine at night except on
coast where cloudy fair to cloudy tomorrow  clouds small amounts at
night 4-8/10 threatening cloud with clearances tomorrow and 1-6/10
medium clouds vis 2-6 miles at first but 1000 - 2000 yds at night
locally 500 - 1000 yds 2 - 6 miles tomorrow (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except          }WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time     System     Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed.          Signed.

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Calg Hughes
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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

(87)
lorpd

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FR@M | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 222200A | 230840

For Action.

lble.

TO     RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

Go-6 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from 1900 hrs wind NE 4-7 mph first 1-2 hrs decreasing to 1-3 mph later and becoming variable at night NE 4-7 mph in afternoon weather completely overcast and foggy at night and in morning cloudy in afternoon slight local rain occasionally but no rain in most places cloud overcast at 600-1200 ft lower in morning vis 1000-2000 yds at first 500 - 1000 yds in most places at night 50 - 200 yds locally in morning 2000 - 4000 yds in afternoon (.) All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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MESSAGE FORM

79
221130A Logged
221450
blo.

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO-3 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm to 211300A (.)
6 US Army Gp (.) first FRENCH army NTR (.) 7 US army (.) 6 US corps (.)
3 US inf div concentrating behind 36 and 45 US inf divs area V2559 2160 (.)
36 US inf div made a little progress and reached V2556 (.) 45 US inf div
repelled an enemy counter attack area V2463 (.) 15 US corps (.) 44 US inf
div relieving 79 US inf div otherwise NTR (.)
12 US army gp (.) 3 US army (.) 12 US corps (.) air attacks on dam Q2722
only partially effective-no change line of fwd tps (.) 20 US corps (.) 95
US inf div HQ now at U7339 relief of 5 US inf div to be complete night of 20/21 Oct (.) 90 US inf div still fighting in MAIZIERES LES METZ U8569 (.)
5 US inf div concentrating area PIENNES U5980 (.) first US army (.) 5 US
corps no change (.) 7 US corps (.) 1 US inf div continued adv NORTH through
AACHEN against stiff opposition (many sources incl the BBC indicate that
AACHEN has fallen - hesitate to confirm this yet) (.) 19 US corps (.) 30
US inf div adv 3k to a line K8042 8344 8546 (.) 2 US armd div report enemy
tks at SIERSDORF K9356 and strong points WEST OF SETTERICH K9259 (.)
21 army gp (.) 2 army (.) 8 corps (.) 7 US armd div extended their brhead
to E7017 7318 7219 - COA relieving COB in brhead (.) 11 Armd Div patrol
activity only (.) 3 inf div report enemy strong point at E 7933 7932 7929
and 7927 - line of fwd tps (own) E7826 7828 7932 - 9 inf bde relieved 185
inf bde (.) 30 corps (.) 101 US airborne div patrols crossed river during
night 19/20 Oct and reported RENKUM E6276 clear of enemy otherwise NTR (.)
12 corps (.) regrouping almost complete (.)
first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 1 POL armd div NTR (.) 49 div CLARK
force (two regts 34 tk bde and 49 recce) area D7816 fwd elements at 775185
and 788177 and contact est with 4 Cdn armd div area D7815 - 56 bde area
LOENHOUT D8415 - 147 bde in WUERSTWEZEL D8114 and holding stone br D8318
where enemy made a counter attack but the posn is firm 146 bde taking over
brhead D8710 8310 8209 - Div HQ moving at 1300 hrs to D798110 (.) 4 Cdn
armd div (.) 10 Cdn inf bde gp fwd elements in ACHTEMBROEK D7415 and
intend establishing a brhead over the canal area D741190 (.) 4 Cdn Armd
Bde gp fwd elements on the canal D7218 and area D8918 with an inf patrol
across area D715192 (.)
2 CDN corps (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) 9 Cdn inf bde fwd tps on line D103180
107132 and attacked 1000 hrs to seize line BRESKENS SCHOONDIJK (.) 8 Cdn
inf bde fwd tps D079124 058107 057092 - objectives OOSTBURG D0411 CADZAND
C9816 (.) 7 Cdn inf bde are prepared to pass through 9 Cdn Inf Bde and
clear enemy to the coast (.) 157 bde will continue patrolling fwd (.) 52
Div completing conc area DEYNZE J0573 (.) one bn 156 bde (4/5 RSF) under
comd 157 bde wef 210900A (.) 5 Cameronians of 156 Bde under comd 157 Bde
wef 220900A (.) CZBK indep bde gp NTR (.)
2 CDN inf div (.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) RHLl being relieved by Camerons of C
moving to conc area 6316 (.) Essex Scot relieved by Fus MR now in sta-
ging area 6219 (.) R Regt C NO change (.) 5 CDn Inf Bde (.) RHC in process
of relieving Calg Highs (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde gp (.) Camerons of C to relieve
RHLl area WOENSDRECHT 6120 by 212400A (.) Fus MR completed relief of Essex
Scot 6219 and 6220 (.) S Sask R NO change (.) 108 Cdn a tk bty and 17 Cdn
LAA bty in inf role NW of GROOTE MEER (.) B sqn 8 Cdn Recce regt to make
contact with tps 4 Cdn armd bde area STAPPEN VEN 7017 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt
(.) one sqn in sp each 4 and 6 Cdn Inf bdes one sqn under comd 4 Cdn armd
div (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

by ill Falarden Jun

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

| | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|

I 1
lo1pd
23/1045

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp

l66.

**FR0M** Originator **Date-Time of Origin.**
**(A)** 5 CDN INF BDE 220900A

For Action.

**TO** RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. **GR**

Originator's No.
GO-1 (SECRET) (.) SITREP as at 212400A (.) enemy (.) remains quiet along entire front but considerable mortaring and shelling caused by our tp mov in fwd areas (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R REGT C concentra-tkbhk ted area centred on 624184 (.) RHLI relief by CAMERONS OF C completed by 212400A (.) moving to conc area HONDSEIND 6316 (.) ESSEX SCOT relieved by FUS MR now conc area centred 625192 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC relieved CALG HIGHS in situ gen area 5829 5919 (.) R DE MAIS (.) A and B coys no change C and D coys moving to rejoin bn and will be positioned area 5917 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FUS MR relieved ESSEX SCOT i n situ area HIEDE 6219 (.) CAMERONS OF C relieved RHLI in situ area WONSDRECHT 6120 (.) S SASK R no change (.) 1C8 A/TK bty and 17 LAA bty holding front between 660180 and 645187 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (.) B Sqn in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde covering RIGHT flank between 685160 and EAST end of GROOTE MEER 6617 (.) This sqn in contact with 4 Cdn Armd bde (.) C area CAMP DE BRASSCHAET 7709 (.)A sqn in res (.) 10 Cdn Armd Regt (.) 2 sqns in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) loncs (.) 2 Cdn ATK Regt 616107 (.) ISUM NO 90 infm to 212300A (.) enemy remained quiet along whole of own front (.) med a my ative in neck of is hmus (.) mortar reported active sq 6221 6021 and HUIJBERGEN sector 6620 (.) Tac R reports 40 plus barges scattered in area 4626 at 211040A and 30 barges at 211700A in area 4825 (.) civ sources report much MT mov from BREDA westward and from BERGEN OP ZOOM eastward (.) may indicate conc area ROSENDAAL (.) civ reports elts 64 div now from BRESKENS via FLUSHING towardsZZUID BEVELAND (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

| Time | System | Op. |
|---|---|---|
| THI or TOR | | |
| Time Cleared | | |

Signed. Signed.

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

93

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 Can Inf Bde | 23C920A | logged 22 1455 blo.

For Action

TO | R H C     R de Mais     Calg Highrs

(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — | GR

Originator's No.

CO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for today (.) wind light variable at first north east 8-12 mph (.) later (.) weather fair with 3-5/10 cloud at 3000-5000 ft (.) vis 2000 - 4000 yds (.) at first (.) locally 500 - 1000 yds improving to 2 - 4 miles later (.) outlook for tonight fair (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED • Cur ae Salsbury SIGNED

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Calg Hghs

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MESSAGE FORM

98 230910
230830A B/R

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS ✓
"G" Main 2 Cdn Inf Div

Go-1 SECRET (.) SITREP to 230600A (.) NHC front much more enemy activity than previous night - light mortering occasional flares went up - We brought down Arty on 2 points were it was suspected that enemy was concentrated in large nos MR. 596202 and 582208 - good effect (.)
PATROLS Serial #1 - time out 2145 hrs - located enemy in abandoned house along DYCH 59602015 - brought down 4.2M and arty (.)
SERIAL #2 time out 2200 hrs - went out to 582205 and heard enemy voices in the same posn as last night (.)
SERIAL #3 - time out 2130 - Enemy seen at 587204 - probably digging a posn
SERIAL #4 - time out 2130 - Went 200 yds out and heard enemy movt and voices at 578204 (.)
SERIAL #5 - time out 0135 hrs - E-1 went past at Rd june 571188 encountered enemy patrol of 7 men (.) at the same place 7 TMi were laid across the road (.)     Timeout 0415 E-2 - Pat went at 601199 (.) enemy was heard digging (.) Pat was fired on by Small Arms (.)
R DE MAIS - Both patrols have made contact at 0200 hrs - otherwise NTR (.)
CALG HIGHRS - NTR (.)

Infor on info to 0-1300A (+) 2 Us army gr

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER [stamp]

Passed by
SDR 0830 hrs
This copy for
Infor.

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MESSAGE FORM

230330A

(91)
Logged
230900
Blo.

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
"G" Main 2 Cdn Inf Div

GO-1 SECRET (.) SITREP to 230600A (.) RHC front much more enemy activity than previous night - light mortering occasional flares went up - We brought down Arty on 2 points were it was suspected that enemy was conc-entrated in large nos MR. 596202 and 582208 - good effect (.)
PATROLS Serial #1 - time out 2145 hrs - located enemy in abandoned house along DYCH 59602015 - brought down 4.2M and arty (.)
SERIAL #2 time out 2200 hrs - went out to 588208 and heard enemy voices in the same posn as last night (.)
SERIAL #3 - time out 2130 - Enemy seen at 587204 - probably digging a posn
SERIAL #4 - time out 2130 - Went 200 yds out and heard enemy movt and voices at 578204 (.)
SERIAL #5 - time out 0135 hrs - E-1 went past at Rd Junc 571183 encountered enemy patrol of 7 men (.) at the same place 7 TMi were laid across the road (.) Timeout 0415 E-2 - Pat went at 801199 (.) enemy was heard dig-ging (.) Pat was fired on by Small Arms (.)
R DE MAIS - Both patrols have made contact at 0200 hrs - otherwise NTR (.)
CALG HIGHRS - NTR (.)

~~SITREP on info to 311300A (.) 3 Cd army to~~

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER [signature] [stamp]

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Hd. Hghes

50R
cur

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MESSAGE FORM (100) 23 09 0 B/2
230845A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS

GO-2 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm to 221300A (.)
6 US army gp (.) first FRENCH army NTR (.) 7 US army (.) 6 US corps (.)
3 US inf div captured VERVEZELL V2659 and adv elements have reached
DOMFUING V2761 and are fighting in OURVELIFURES V2561 (.) 15 US corps (.)
79 US inf div captured limited objectives woods Q2503 and high ground
2504 2505 otherwise no change (.)

12 US army gp (.) third US army (.) 12 US corps (.) patrol activity only
- air attack on Dam Q27 22 produced floods area Q2523 and slight rise
of SEILLE River (.) 20 US corps considerable enemy patrol activity (.)
95 US inf div continued relief of 5 US inf div (.) 90 US inf div fighting
in streets of MAIZIERES LES METZ U8569 (.) first US army (.) 5 US corps
NTR (.) 7 US corps (.) 1 US inf div - German comd at AACHEN surrendered
his tps at 211206A - all resistance ceased 211845A - 999 PWs - AACHEN
civs cautiously cooperative and docile (.) 19 US corps - minor regrouping - enemy tk mov on second US armd div front and enemy probably has
100 tks and 5 to 7 bns of inf available for counter-attack in this sector(.)

21 army gp (.) 2 corps (.) 7 US armd div and 11 armd div no change (.)
3 inf div - enemy shelling VELFUM E7726 during the day - during recent
attack own tks were unable to sp own inf owing to state of ground and
the div suffered very hy cas especially in offrs (.) 30 corps (.) 43 div
enemy shelling on whole front (.) 12 corps - operation PHEASANT began
early this morning (.) 53 div - 160 bde reached E395513 and were mopping
area NULAND E4050 at 1035 hrs - 71 bde mopping area E407499 (.) 7 armd
div - 131 bde fwd tps E4045 4144 3943 at 0913 hrs (.)

first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 1 POL armd div NTR (.) 49 div MQ
D79 8150 - 56 bde no change area L8513 LOENHOUT D8415 - 147 bde less one bn
area STONEBRIDGE and main rd D8316 8216 - 146 bde less two bn area
WUERSTWEEZELD D8114 8115 one bn moving to NIEUWMOER D7619 - CLARK FORCE
with under comd one bn inf from 147 bde area NIEUWMOER with recce advancing
to wood 7520 7521 - br at D752208 blown and is causing delay - enemy inf
and SP guns reported area D7421 and 8217 (.)

4 CDN armd div HQ D723121 - 10 CDN inf bde captured their objective
ESSCHEN D7823 at 1105 hrs this morning - two bn inf of 4 CDN armd bde
area D7122 7021 (.) 104 US inf div moving 23 and 24 Oct to gen area J9090
and come under comd 1 BRIT corps on arrival (.)
3 CDN inf div - 9 CDN inf bde have cleared BRESKENS to line D091195
086186 088181 - fwd elements in FORT FREDERIK HENDRIK 1250 hrs (.) 8
Cdn inf bde - 7 CDn recce regt elements at D055063 028083 0998087 otherwise NO change (.) 7 Cdn inf bde NTR (.)157 bde elements reached cross
rds C999087 otherwise NTR (.) 52 div NTR (.) Czak Indep bde gp NTR (.)

2 CDN inf div (.) infm to 221900A (.) some shelling and mortaring on 6
Cdn inf bde front otherwise NO change in enemy posns (.) HQ 6 CDN inf
bde moved to 837163 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

Duc de Salaumy
Capt

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
99 230910 GVQ 11

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP
5 Can Inf Bde | 230845A

For Action

TO | R H C   R de Mais   Calg Highrs

(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — GR

Originator's No.

GG-3 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs (.) wind calm at first N.Westerly 5 mph later increasing to 10 mph in afternoon 5 mph at night (.) 7-10/10 very low cloud during most of period (.) vis very poor with mist and local fog improving slightly in afternoon with mist at night (.) slight intermittent rain at most places in afternoon (.) all info

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT { WIRELESS } | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | O
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED

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Caly Highs.

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | | (.101) 230910 W/R

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp —

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A)
5 Cdn Inf Bde For Action. 231850A

R N C R de Mais Calg Highrs

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO-4 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 222400A (.) enemy (.) very little activity some shelling and mortaring area 6128 (.) enemy sensitive especially to patrols (.) PW up to 221800A seven (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde MTR (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde MTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde Fus MR MTR (.) Can of C fwd tps at 620200 619205 615220 613200 captured seven PW during day (.) S Sask R to be relieved by 8 Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt with fwd tps at 643199 644126 and to be conc gen area 6319 (.) 1C8 Cdn Atk Bty carried out active patrolling area 6617 enemy encountered killing two (.) regrouping (.) 7 Cdn Med Regt comes under comd 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (.) one sqn in sp 4 Cdn Inf Bde and two sqns in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 1C Cdn Armd Regt (.C one tp in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde two sqns less one tp in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde remaining sqn refitting (.) Tor Scot (MG) one coy MMG in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde one coy MMG and one coy Hy mortars in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Locations (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde HQ at 637163 (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except }WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.
Cie de S. Sateens Rupt

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Colg Hghs,

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)⁴ **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) Originator Date-Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CON INF BDE 242215A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — GR

Originator's No.

GO-9 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 1900 hrs wind NE 4-7 mph occassionally 1-3 mph weather fair generally with patches of mist or fog in morning cloud 4-7/10 at 2000 - 2500 ft occesionally 2-6/10 visibility 2000 - 4000 yds in most places at night 1000.- 2000 yds in most places in morning improving to 2000 4000 yds no pptn expected (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS Time System. Op.
BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MES- DEGREE OF PRIORITY
WIRELESS SAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** THI or TOR

SIGNED Time cleared

SIGNED

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6-09

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ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)          MESSAGE FORM          Register No.

Call     Srl. No.     Priority          Transmission Instructions
  ●
                                              (107) 241410  B/K

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM          Originator                    Date-Time of Origin.     Office Date Stamp
(A)     5 CDN INF BDE                            240830A

                              For Action.




TO     RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

                    (W) For Information (INFO)                    Message Instructions.     GR




Originator's No.
GO-1 SECRET (.) SITREP to 232400A (.) enemy continues to resist vigourously attempts to advance NORTHWARD (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde concentrating and preparing to execute op VITALITY commencing 240430A (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC (.) one coy on road rly 5820 other coys unchanged (.) CALG HIGHRS attack to secure rd and rly 5820 5920 6020 and thence to coast not successful but they now control rd and rly at 592204 with one coy SOUTH of rly at 392204 with one coy SOUTH of rly crossing 598207 (.) attempts to pass other coys through fwd t ps resisted after hy hand to hand fighting (.) also control rly and area NORTH of 5720 (.) R DE MAIS NTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) attack strongly resisted final objectives not taken (.) FUS MR attack held up along line of DOOLSTRAAT 6220 coys now at 624204 629205 629203 (.) CAMERONS OF C coys now at 613200 615206 615202 618202 (.) 1 coy WHITE BDE 615200 (.) S SASK R coys now at 632204 634203 637205 633201 (.) all infm




This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except           }WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.          Time     System  Op.
                                                    THI or TOR
                                                    Time Cleared

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MD 710428 51-6756 .

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 4.

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● | | | 109 241410 b/a

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 240830A
For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GG-2 SECRET (.) ISUM No. 93 infm to 232300A (.) total PW through div cage for 24 hr period ending 232000A 65 (.) identifications (.) 20 PW 7 coy 1020 GR 70 inf div 231500A at 573203 (.) 3 PW 14 coy 1020 GR 70 inf div 231600A at 569212 (.) PW states 14 coy under comd 2/1020 GR with coy sub allotted to inf units at RILLAND 5319 BATH 537183 and 528203 (.) weapons 4x5 cm PAK 3x7 point 5 cm Pak one 8 pont 8 cm towed (.) coy str 120 men coy comd lt SPANBERGER (.) PW were acting as outposts at 569212 to observe our adv and delay lt PW says no enemy disposed between 540207 and 569212 7 coy 1020 GR believed to have str of 100 men and came into posns 3 days ago (.) 2 PW coy HASENKLEPER (capt) 231600A at 570215 (.) now comd by 2/lt HENDE (.) coy str 70 men consists of rft personnel for 6 para regt (.) eqpt 1 MMG per sec (.) 8 PW 5 coy KG STEPHAN (capt) (.) coy arrived here4to 5 days ago from ARNHEM (.) PW do Not know if kkit entire bn is here (.) reliable infm states HQ 85 div 576256 (.) comments (.) may have since withdrawn (.) bdy between 85 divand 346 div is as follows (.) NISPEN D7225 GROOTE MEER 6617 PLATS LUIS D6314 (.) WESTE N BDY 85 div SEPARATIE DIJK 5421 to BATH 5417 (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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MESSAGE FORM

110 241410 B/Q

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 240845A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO-4 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm to 231300A (.)
6 US army gp (.) first FR army NTR (.) 7 US army (.) 6 US corps (.) 35 US inf div advanced up the rly toST DIE and reached V 3158 (.) 3 US inf div captured DOMFUING and BROUVELIEURES V2661 and advanced beyond (:) 15 US corps (.) 79 US inf div fwd elements at Q2604 and repelled small enemy counter attacks (.)

12 US army gp (.) 3rd US army (.) 12 US corps (.) 26 US inf div attacked 7 miles SOUTHWEST of DIEUZE and captured COINCOURT Q1711 BESSINGEN Q1715 and reached outskirts XAUREY Q1517 (.) opposn med but many mines (.) flood area covers river valley area MOYENVIC Q1920 and VIC SUR SEILLE Q1121 (.) 20 US corps (.) 95 US inf div completed rleief 5 US inf div otherwise NTR (.)

first US army (.) 8 US corps now under comd NTR (.) 5 US corps (.) NTR (.) Z US corps (.) considerable enemy now NORTH from area SIMMERATH F0026 and NE of AACHEN 22 Oct (.) PHANTOM patrol offr reports AACHEN completely dead and no bldgs intaat (.) 1 US inf div took 1630 PW 22 Oct (.)

21 army gp (.) second army (.) 8 corps (.) 7 US armd div extended their brhead EAST to E7417 (.) 30 corps no change (.) 12 corps (.) 53div fwd elements E3750 3849 (.) 7 armd div fwd elements E3846 to 3844 (.) 51 div a attacked at midnight (.) 153 bde occupied SCHIJNDEL D4038 and fwd elements E395395 (.) 152 bde fwd elements E373368 380354 (.)

first cdn army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 1 Pol armd div NTR (.) 2 cnd armd bde less one regt with under comd LINCOLNS of 146 bde and the reaming of BORFORCE come under firect comd of 1 corps probably today (.) they are responsable for the area BAARLE NASSAU E0419 to D8910 (.) 49 div (.) DLARK FORCE have cleared woods D 7521 and recce leements have reached D 7423 (.) br class 40 at 740222 now completed (.) otherwise no change in posns (.) 104 US inf div (.) CT 413 relieving 56 bde in the area 003T- BRECHT D 8810 LOENHOUT D8415 BRECHT D8410 by 1800 hrs today (.) 415 CT moving tomorrow to take over area WUESTWEZEL D8114 to woods D7917 by 1800 hrs (.) CT 414 moving tomorrow into res SOUTH of WUESTWEZEL (.) div HQ will be est at WESTMALE D8804 (.) 4 Cdn armd div (.) 4 cdn armd bde gp continued the attack this morning with obj WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE D6725 and fwd elements captured the first obj (DUTCH frontier in sq D7023) after hy fighting (.) elements EXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1 armd regt are receding SOUTHWEST towards HUIJBERGEN D6620 (.) 49 div will take over ESSCHEN probably tomorrow (.)

2 cdn corps (.) 3 cnd inf div (.) 9 cnd inf bde hold FORT FREDERIK HENDRIK D0719 BRESKENS D0913 and SCHOONDIJKE D0814 (.) 7 cdn inf bde are passing through 9 cdn inf bde (.) 8 and inf bde fwd elements D100127 906115 074113 068112 058292 with 7 cnd rec e elements at G999087 (.) 157 bde fwd elements C998087 BBRME 978071 968041 (.) 2 bns of 156 bde under comd 157 bde have now reverted to comd of their own bde and are conc area AXEL D3203 (.) 157 bde has therefore only one bn inf and one Atk bty and one lt AA bty both acting as unf under comd (.) 52 div conc not yet complete (.) Czdk indep armd bde gp NTR (.)

2 cdn inf div to 231700A (.) 4 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 5 cdn inf Khe bde (.) CALG HIGHRS commenced op at 1300 hrs to clean up neck to 5721 5821 5921 6021 (.) A coy phase complete 5720 and 5721 (.) C coy pushed to rd and rly junc 598308 (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) bde op commenced 0700 hrs (.) right S SASK R centre FUS MR left CAMERONS of C (.) adv of 500 yds made in early stages (.) encountered strong opposn consisting of inf supported by mortars and arty (.) units have consolidated for night with fwd tps 637806 614205 (.) 8 cdn recce regt (.) B sqn withdrawn from area GRESOTE MEER to sp RHLI for future op (.) 10 cdn armd regt (.) 2 sqns less one tp in sp 6 cnd inf bde one tp in sp 8 cdn inf bde (.) all infm

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MESSAGE FORM

241030A
FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO-6 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm to 232359A (.)

2 Cdn Corps (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) 7 Cdn Recce Regt on gen area 0508 9908 otherwise NTR (.) 7 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 1 C Scot R fwd coys reached 075190 076185 remainder still in BRESKINS at 095185 (.) R Wpg Rifles fwd coys 075177 076162 remainder at KRUISDIJK 0816 with contact patrols to 085153 (.) Regina Rifles now at 0916 0917 1018 thus relieving Nth N3 Highrs (.) 8 Cdn Inf Bde (.) N Shore Regt two coys now area 073125 remainder will move to area0037143 (.) QOR of C 0611 0712 patrols entered OOSTBURG and managed to bring back PW and hostages gen atr 150 to 200 (.) R de Chaud 043095 053095 058108 070109 (.) 9 Cdn Inf Bde Nth N3 Highrs patrols forced to withdraw from FORT FREDERIK with hy cas (.) whole bn will conc area NOMNFREER 1217 (.) 3D and G Highrs piquetting East and 3E of FORT otherwise NO change (.) HLI of C completed occupation of SCHOONDIJKE and are now being relieved by N Shore Regt (.)

1 Brit corps (.) 4 Cdn Armd Div (.) adv continues with 4 Cdn Armd Bde gp advancing to gen line 699250 700230 against stiff opposition (.) contact made 49 inf div at 740223 (.) enemy (.) determined resistance with hy shelling and mortaring in area 3E of WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE 6725 (.) three tks believed Tigers seen in same area kkk(.) all rds covered by strong def fire (.) identifications shows same tks this sector moved back from in front of left flanking fmn during night 22/23 Oct (.) mortaring and shelling increased in ESSCHEN area throughout day being very intense at dusk (.) no counter attacks (.) 4 Cdn Armd Bde (.) A and 3H of C reached line of DUTCH Border from 713240 to 702234 (.) Lake Sup Regt (Mot) with sqn 21 Cdn Armd Regt passed through and reached 697250 where hy A TK and 3A fire halted adv (.) 21 Cdn Armd Regt 713216 with sqns 7023 and 7022 (.) 22 Cdn Armd Regt 738178 with sqns 7021 and two sqns 7122 (.) A and 3H of C 709232 coys 7023 7123 and two coys 7122 (.) Lake Sup (Mot) 713316 coys 6925 7024 7022 (.) 10 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Linc and Welld Regt Alq Regt and 38 Cdn Armd Regt remained firm in ESSCHEN 7223 (.) enemy FDLs 7224 successfully attacked with Crocodiles and tk patrols in contact at 711257 and 719245 (.) 29 Cn Armd Recce Regt had patrol through area NORTH woods 6718 - 6818 6918 excl HUIJBERGEN 6619 excl SPILLSBEEK 6821 to 700318 (.) RHQ 729 220 (.) sqns 7321 7121 7119 (.) Protective Tp HQ 4 Cdn Armd Div and tp 8 Cdn LAA Regt patrolling 701142 to 709170 (.) regrouping (.) A Sqn 18 Cdn Armd C Regt under comd 4 Cdn Armd Div wef 231800A (.) locations (.) HQ 4 Cdn Armd Bde 723204 (.)

2 Cdn Inf Div (.) attempts to seal off neck of ZUID BEVELAND isthmus met with hy enemy opposition (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde attacked area rd and rly 5720 5820 5920 6020 with limited success (.) leading elements 575206 and 598206 (.) hy hand to hand fighting (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) attacked NORTH in area NEDERHEID 6220 ZANDVEORT 6320 (.) leading elements 618206 627205 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

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M E S S A G E F O R M

I 24
Regged 291830
d.7.a

FM: HQ 5 CDNINF BDE TIME: 241455A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

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GO 8 (.) SECRET (.) sitrep to 241200A (.) Enemy (.) Shelling and mortaring on 6 Cdn inf bde front slackened (.) after 232400A (.) Gen signs of softening up on 5 and 6 Cdn inf bde front (.) Hy gun and A tk fire opposing adv essex scot WESTWARD into ZUID BEVELAND peninsula (.) Own tps (.) 4 cdn ind bde (.) RRC by 0730 hrs had secured SL rd from 560203 to 557181 and were continuing to mop up slight resistance in centre of this area Essex Scot delayed in launching caused by extremely poor rd conditions and finally at 1044 hrs crossed SL on a single axis (.) At 1200 hrs Essex scot were held up by gunfire at 541200 (.) and suffered tk and carrier cas from A tk gun (.) RHLI not yet committed (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC no change R de Mais no change (.) Calg Highrs succeeded in clearing area to north of rly all inc 569203 569205 601213 598206 and moving to seize crossing 608215 (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FMR on the move directed on area 636610 (.) Cams of C cleaned out their area against lt opposn and are preparing to move and occupy area from 81 eastings to rd at Kornevan 62 (.) 633219 (.) 3BR preparing to move and take u posn along track from 633220 (.0 to track crossing 637213 (.) regrouping (.) 1 coy mmg Tor Scot (MG) and one pl hy mrtr under comd 156 Br inf bde eff 241200A (.) All infm

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER Signed [signature]

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Wt. 9533/63227P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.     Office Date Stamp
(A)     5 CDN INF BDE     34 2100A
For Action.

RHC     R DE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS

TO
(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions     GR

Originator's No.

GO-10 SECRET (.) ISUM No. 94 infm to 241500A (.) ten PW 8 COY 1020 GR 70 INF DIV captured 240700A at 562202 (.) NCO PW was in GOES 3329 22 Oct claims HQ 1020 GR in GOES also comd post possibly HQ 70 INF DIV (.) PW says LT-GEN SCHILM comd 85 INF DIV conferred 16 Oct at 549179 PW forming part of escort (.) 350 elderly inf rfts arrived GOES 22 Oct coming from NORTH by boat (.) 75 mm A tk gun at 497204 dug in on reverse slope of dam (.) PW report KRUININGEN 4222 as arty HQ (.) A tk gun probably 7.5 cm 633188 has been greatest oppssn to our adv to WEST (.) otherwise mainly it automatic fire covering rd blocks (.) enemy oppssn to our clearing polder NORTH of rly 5720 to 6021 deteriorated rapidly (.) area very lightly held by inf HH (.) area 6122 and and 6222 still held by paratps whose strong resistance is softening (.) enemy now making limited withdrawal under pressure of bitter fighting (.) lt rd blocks this area NOT covered by fire (.) enemy pocket reported area STA RTSHZ HEIDE 6618 (.) elements 935 and 936 GR of 245 INF DIV identified today to our RIGHT (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.     Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR.
Time Cleared

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

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116 25 1000 in

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp —

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde 250800A

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | G R

Originator's No.
GO 2 (Confidential (.) Forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs (.)
Wind light NE in morning ENE to ESE 8-12 miles in hour afternoon
light variable at night (.) 10/10 very low cloud in morning breaking
to 4 - 8/10 in afternoon 10/10 at night (.) fog in morning visibility
500-1000 yds generally 200-500 yds locally mist and poor to moderate
visibility in afternoon (.) local rain or drizzle during morning (.)
All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

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Wt. 9533/63722P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

114
25/10ra

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.     Office Date Stamp

FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.
(A)     HQ 5 Cdn inf Bde     250840A
For Action.

TO     RHC     RDE MAIS     CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions.     GR

Originator's No.

GO 5 (.) SECRET (.) 5 CIB sitrep to 250800A (.) Calg Highrs recce patrol bumped enemy and one gun (.) R de Mais recce patrol Not out but enemy still in area (.) RHC will relieve S-R in situ on right flank by approx 1300 hrs today (.) R de Mais remain present posn (.) Calg Highr will extend posn north during the morning (.) 4 Bde did not take initial objective with Essex Scot or RHLF (.) 4 Armd div met hy opposn yesterday and are regrouping their inf and tks for an attack on WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE 6725 today (.) and then will be directed on BERGEN OP ZOOM (.) 49 Brit inf div are relieving 4 Div as they adv (.) all inf.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
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Time Cleared

Signed.     Signed. [signature]
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M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 250815A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

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GO 3(.) SECRET (.) Sitrep to 242400A (.) enemy (.) cratering mining and wiring plus some booby traps impedes adv West into Zuid Beveland peninsula (.) estimated inf coy posn plus atk gun at 628234 bumped by 8 cdn recce regt (14 CH) (.) quiet on 5 and 6 cdn inf bde fronts (.) Own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) RRC no change (.) Essex Scot leading elements reached X rds 537203 which were hy mined wired and booby trapped and covered by intense MG fire (.) comd withdrew tps to posn 400 yds SE brought down hy arty conc on X rds and prepared to occupy as bn posn tonight (.) RHLI one coy at rd junc 550166 one coy at 556182 one coy 400 yds short of rd junc 547180 fourth coy in res to be directed on Rilland 530189 passing through coy ~~receiving rd~~ receeing rd to 547180 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC area 6120 (.) R de Mais area Korteven 6221 (.) Calg Highrs area 6021 6020 with patrols directed North along railroad as far as 24 grid (.) 6 cdn inf bde(.) FMR area 640205 (.) Cams of C area 6320 (.) 3 3R area 6321 (.) 8 cdn recce regt 2 sqns in sp 4 cdn inf bde(.) C sqn patrols proceeded North through wood and bumped enemy posn mentioned above (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER Signed

Message F or m

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 250815A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

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GO 4 (.) SECRET (.) ISUM No 95 infm to 242300A (.) total pw 24 hr period ending 242000A 152 (.) total incl 84 pw 2 Bn 1020 GR 42 pw 6 para regt also one pw 4 coy 1201 MAGEN Bn reported from interrogation as surviving coy of rft bn stomack sufferers expended in France (.) right front enemy appears making steady withdrawal appreciating threat his left flank but own tps have maintained contact (.) marked contrast pw captured gen line 5620 5619 568184 and para tps pw captured North of WOENSDRECHT (.) latter well indoctrinated somewhat security minded (.) pw 2 bn 1020 GR maintain unable to confirm locn 1 bn but maintain only limited force dispose east of south Beveland canal facing own adv (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..............IN CIPHER Signed

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 250800A

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

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GO 1 (.) SECRET (.) 3itrep based on infm up to 241300A (.) 6 us army gp (.) first French army NTR (.) 70 US army (.) 6 US corps (.) considerable progress has been made SW of ST DIE AND 36 33 inf div captured BIFFONTAINE V3157 and 3 US inf div penetrated the FORET DE CHAMP to the line V3061 to 3063 (.)15 US corps (.) 44 US inf div continued the relief of 79 US inf div (.) 12 US army Gp (.) 3 US army (.) 12 US corps (.) 26 US inf div made local gains but had to withdraw from BESSINGEN Q1715 (.) 20 US corps(.) No change - 90 US inf div still fighting in MAIXIERES LES METZ U8569 (.) First US army (.) 5 US corps NTR (.) 7 US corps (.) 9 US inf div report enemy activity K9943 (.) 1 US inf div regrouping 9 US army (.) situation quiet PW from 383 inf div taken on 2 US armd div front 13 US corps (.) coming into the line on the left of 19 US corps (.) 102 US inf div will relieve 2 US armd div by 28 Oct (.) 21 Army Gp (.) second army (.) 8 corps no change(.) 30 corps (.) 50 div fwd tps on line E7566 7568 7468 69 Bde relieved 151 bde area E7270 7073 (.) elts of 101 Us airborne div in OREUSDEN E5572 (.) 12 corps (.) 53 div fwd elts entered HERTOGENBOSCH this morning (.) 7 armd div regrouping area E3846 3745 (.) 51 div fwd elts E3341 3238 and 3436 (.) 1st cdn army (.) 1 brit corps (.) 1 pol armd div NTR (.) 2 cdn armd bde NTR (.) 104 US inf div 413 RCT relieved 56 bde 414 RCT are relieveing 147 bde area D8213 and will expand tomorrow to D8216 8115 415 RCT will occupy area D800140 with one bn today and expand their posns tomorrow to incl areas D8017 7917 div Hq moving at 1600 hrs to D818079 49 div - 56 bde relieving 10 cdn inf bde gp area ESSCHEN EXXXK D7323 Clark force will seize SCHANKER D7423 and will later be relieved by 147 bde and will then conc 3W of NIEUWMOER D7619 146 bde being relieved tomorrow by 415 R CT (.) 1 brit corps (.) Hq moved this morning to D155082 (.) 4 cdn armd div 10 cdn inf bde gp on relief by 56 bde will sidestep left and take over area D7123 7023 4 cdn armd bde gp adv elts have reached D692253 against stiff opposition (.) 29 armd cdn recce regt recced rd SW as far 681209 yesterday one sqn 18 cdn armd car regt protecting left flank area D6918 to 6717 (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 3 Cdn inf bt div 9 CIB hold BRESKENS D0918 and SCHOONDIJKE D0814 firm with one boy on eastern edge of FORT FREDERICK HENDRIK which is still in enemy hands 7 CIB fwd elts have passed through 9 CIB and reached D067186 074177 8 CIB have elts at D070140 062112 and 043095 157 bde no change (.) 52 div 156 bde conc area AXEL D3203 otherwise no change (.) CZ3K indep bde gp NTR (.) 2 cdn inf div to 241800A (.) 4 cdn inf bde RRC cleared SL line of rd running north from 559186 563202 by 0700 hrs (.) Essex scot adv West on two routes was cancelled when res on south route deteriorated to pt of being impassable for by vehs (.) Bn was then directed on north route (.) met by resistance from 537203 (.) some tks andarmd cars knocked out and first coy attack repulsed by enemy (.) second attack now going in (.) fwd tps now at 541200 (.) RHLI encountered enemy at 537184 and are now dealing with them (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) decreased enemy resistance on front (.) Calg Highrs adv to area 610230 (.) R de Mais relieving FMR area KORTEVEN 6221 (.) RHC relieving Cams of C area 6120 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) FMR and SSR encountered lt resistance and reached NORTHING 22 (.) SSR firm area 6321 (.) FMR moving to cover right flank area 6420 (.) Cams of C cleared area 6120 and 6121 and now in bde res (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

...............IN CIPHER Signed

[signature]
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MESSAGE FORM

128 261060 BSQ

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 260800A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO-1 SECRET (.)
ISUM No. 96 infm to 252200A (.) total PW through div cage for 24 hr period ending 251800A 226 (.) identifications (.) 47 PW 1 Coy 54 PW 4 Coy 170 Fd Ersatz bn 2 PW 6 Coy 10 PW 7 Coy 25 PW 8 Coy 10 PW 14 Ccoy 1020 GR 4 PW 1 Coy 2 PW 3 Coy 2 PW 6 Coy 2 PW 7 Coy 2 PW 8 Coy 1018 GR all 70 inf div (.) PW 1018 GR states stragglers his rest now under comd 1020 GR (.) 63 PW incl 1 offr EINHEIT REILE (.) Resistance has continued lt (.) enemy giving selves up when our tps in close proximaty (.) captured map shows following HQ (.) 1020 GR 0043 34302835 2/1020 GR 48252 130 1 Coy 28990815 3 Coy343208 4 Coy 372256 5 Coy 509180 6 Coy 53203 7 Coy 42302235 8 Coy 528190 13 Coy 372316 3 Coy 89 fortress base depot 388293 170 Feld Ersatz bn 353292 1 Coy 170 Feld Ersatz Bn 3231 unidentifies HQ 465232 (.) all infm

SITREP 252400A (.) enemy (.) strong pockets of inf with sp armd on 4 Cdn Inf Bde front (.) rds mined and cratered (.) NO change in enemy posns 5 Cdn Inf Bde front (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Bde to continue op during night (.) R REGT 0 fwd tps 507207 and 506200 (.) RHLI fwd tps 490195 (.) ESSEX SCOT NO change (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) RHC NO change (.) R DE MAIS (.) one coy firm 619223 (.) CALG HIGHRS fwd tps 615225 to continue adv during night to 618250 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) conc area HEIDE 6319 prepared to go WEST through 4 Cdn Inf Bde 26 Oct (.) all infm

5 CDN INF BDE SITREP to 0800 hrs (.) NO shelling or mortaring during the night (.) locations RHC 833210 R DE MAIS 833212 CALG HIGHRS 610201 (.) 4 Bde ESSEX reached 487138 (.) RHLI 491 194. 6 Bde moving up to pass through and secure brhead (.) 157 Hr Bde secured brheads at 3217 and 3319 at 0450 hrs this morning meeting only light opposition (.) all infm

MBes oo A
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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 ME 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
● | | | (132) 2C 1845 BSa

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
(A) | H, 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 261525A
| For Action. |

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

ginator's No.

GO 4 (.) SECRET (.) Sitrep to 261200A (.) enemy still resisting adv into isthmus (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) RHC coys at 492207 493204 505205 502200(.) RHLI not mov coys at 491173 500182 509170 522194 (.) Es ex sect pushing through on SOUTHERN routes leading elements at 480190 (.) Reported have captured 130 PW (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC NTR (.) R de Mais sent fighting patrols to pt 627223 engaged by enemy patrol (.) Calg Highrs attack held up by enemy pillbox 615225 and by shelling and mortaring (.) pillbox being taken out now and adv recommencing (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) moving to conc area in isthmus and preparing to pass through 4 cdn inf bde SJR at 5220 (.) FMR 5318 (.) Cams of 8 on mov to 5320 (.) RCA (.) div OP reports enemy barges at 495212 (.) 10 Cdn armi regt HQ 621166 (.) main Hq 2 cdn inf div less elements moves 1400 hrs area 537203 (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
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MESSAGE FORM

136
361030A 271005
B S O

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS

GO-2 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received to 251300A
6 US army gp (.) 1 FRENCH armd div withdrawing into corps reserve at K2144 and their sector is being taken over by 3 FRENCH ALGERIAN div and 1 FRENCH indep div (.) 7th US army (.) 6 US corps (.) considerable progress has been made and fwd tps are now only 6 miles WEST and 3W of ST DIE in the FORET DE CHAMPS and FORET DE MONTAGNE line of fwd tps 36 US inf div V3259 3459 3 US inf div V3262 3064 3065 45 US inf div V2764 2566 (.) 15 US corps (.) 79 US inf div repelled 2 enemy counter attacks during the day command of the sector has now passed to 44 US inf div (.) 2 FRENCH armd div no change (.)
12th US army gp (.) 3rd US army NTR (.) first US army (.) 8 and 5 US corps (.) NTR (.) 7 US corps (.) 9 US inf div and 3 US armd div no change (.) 1 US inf div fwd elts on line K9342 9043 8845 8646 some mortar and arty activity area K8646 otherwise quiet (.) 9th US army (.) 19 US corps (.) 30 US inf div fwd elts on line K9647 9648 8749 8851 9054 (.) 102 US inf div now under comd (.)
21 army gp (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) 8 and 30 corps no change (.) 12 corps (.) 53 div 160 bde conc area ORTHEN E3148 158 bde area E3246 and hold a small brhead over the river area E325462 in the middle of HERTOGENBOSCH (.) 7 armd div 131 bde conc area E4343 3944 (.) 51 div 153 bde fwd elts E2937 2837 152 bde just EAST of BOXTEL E3234 (.) 15 div have cleared area EAST of rd EINDHOVEN BOXTEL and have elts in OIRSCHOT E3125 and recce elts area E3329 2126 1926 6 gds tk bde now under comd (.)
first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) 1 POL armd div NTR (.) BOB FORCE 2 CDN armd bde at H9315 9614 9313 9211 898112 otherwise NTR (.) 104 US inf div 413 RCT are advancing to line of rd HOOGSTRAATEN D9215 TIERBEEK D8616 recce on the right have cleared the rd to HOOGSTRAATEN and are in contact with BOB FORCE in this area 414 RCT are in area D8216 8115 and patrols report enemy at D833193 415 RCT are completing takeover from HALLAMS of 146 bde today on the left of 414 RCT (.) 4 CDN armd div are attacking Xrds D533261 and WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE D6725 with the LINC & WELLD REGT and LSF of 4 CDN armd bde from the EAST and SS and with the ALQ REGT and 29 CDN armd recce regt of 10 CDN inf bde up the main rd from the SOUTH resistance is stiff and hy fighting is going on when WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE has been captured the div is directed on BERGEN OP ZOOM immediately (.) 2 CDN corps (.) 52 div 156 bde no change 157 bde will conc area SOUTH of AXEL D3203 (.) 3 Cdn inf div (.) 9 CDN inf bde occupied FORT FREDERIK HENDRIK D0519 against slight resistance this morning otherwise no change 7 CDN inf bde online D0769 0718 0714 with adv elts at D067185 directed on D0519 8 CDN inf bde very little change will attack OOSTBURG D0411 this afternoon (.) CZSK indep armd bde gp still investing DUNKERQUE (.)
2 CDN INF DIV (.) enemy continues dogged resistance to our adv into isthmus (.) many rd blocks and booby traps (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) R REGT C adv on 3 NORTH routes passed through ESSEX SCOT (.) coys now at 511210 524207 527199 held up by fire from 503203 and 513202 (.) RHLI adv along 2 SOUTH routes least oppsn on SOUTHernmost (.) leading coys at 505187 and 500176 (.) ESSEX SCOT occupied and now consolidated in area 538203 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) R DE MAIS now in area SOUTH of KORTEVEN 6221 expanding to take in brick works 620222 pushing patrols NORTH to line of rd 633228 (.) RHC in aq 6321 patrolling in direction of lake 642219 (.) CALC HIGHRS now attacking to secure high ground 6123 (.) strong enemy oppsn incl mortaring and shelling (.) fwd tps have reached 612224 (.) 6 CDN inf bde conc and preparing to push through 4 CDN inf bde (.) FUS MR at 635198 CAMERONS OF C 636197 S SASK R 632193 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT 2 sqns in sp 4 CDN INF BDE (.) leading elts on SOUTH route reported at 494186 (.) one sqn in sp 5 CDN inf bde moved NORTH on rd to 537228 report area heavily wired and mined (.) 10 CN armd regt less on tp in sp 4 CDN inf bde (.) 1 tp in sp CALC HIGHRS (.) HQ 4 CDN inf bde now at 551194 (.) HQ 4 CDN fd regt now 586187 (.) 2 Fd Coy at 630193 7 Fd coy 639161 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

Gilchens maj

CORRECTION P.T.O.

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CORRECTION: (First Cn army ) after baren Cp Zoom, insert "one and
of 1s CDn army to ret are to recos on the div left flank way toward
Barren Cp Zoom immediately (.)."

## Page 266

MESSAGE FORM (139 271010
310

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 270800A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 1 (Secret(.)Sitrep to 262400A (.) Enemy (.) commence more rapid with-
drawal under pressure with indications enemy intends to make next stand
along line of canal on 41 grid EASTING (.) PW taken in last 24 hrs period
to 261800A one offr 326 ORs(.) Own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde(.)consolidated
on isthmMs (.)RRC coys at 492213 488195 501199 504204 (.)RHLI coys at
495174 500183 509180 510190 (.) Essex scot coys area RILLAND 5319 (.)
5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC and R de Mais NTR (.) Calg Highrs attempt to posn
coys along track BEUKEN DREE 611228 to 617229 so far unsuccessful (.) 6 cdn
inf bde (.) passed through 4 cdn inf bde and made considerable progress
during evening (.)FMR fwd elts approaching WA RDE 4519 (.) S3R area
OOSTDIJK 4522 advancing on axis main rd KRABBENDIJKE 4820 KRUININGEN 4323
and along rly(.) Cmds of C fwd tps area DYKE JUNC 456238 (.) 10 cdn armd
regt and 8 cdn recce regt no change (.) Loons (.) HQ main 2 cdn inf div
537203 (.) HQ 6 cdn inf bde 624173 (.) All infm

If liable to be intercepted

???......IN CIPHER Signed

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE (140 271010
B/0 TIME: 270810A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 2 (.) SECRET(.) ISUM No 99 infm to 262400A (.) total PW through div
cage 24 hrs ending 262200A (.) two offrs 304 ORs plus 50 PW evacuated
direct to corps(.) total PW since commencement op VITALITY 692 (.)
new identifications 123 coys 1 bn 1020 GR and 4 coy 1 bn 1019 GR (.)
offr PW from last states 4 coy left posn near FLUSHING 23 oct due flooding
does not believe other coys 1019 GR left WALCHEREN but confirmation
lacking (.)4 coy mov to KRABBENDIJK 4820 day 25 oct along main rd which
was flooded to verges only (.) saw no evidence rd mined or prepared for
cratering (.) NCO PW 14 coy 1020 GR says coy gun losses three 50 mm
one 37 mm one PUPPEHEN (.) same PW confirms previous infm H.Q 70 div
GOES most offrs billetted HOTEL KORENBERG (.) enemy continued today
resists our adv with MG mortars some arty but later re-stricted retreated
more rapidly under increased pressure (.)by 2000 hrs was falling back
apparently disorganized to line of ZUID BEVELAND canal (.) No indication
def line est East of canal (.) greatest part 1020 GR with div tps in
sp now eliminated from organized fighting (.) remainder probably will be
absorbed into 80 FESTUNG STAMM dug in along West bank of canal with most
MGs fwd some mortars little arty (.) enemy main def effort probably
opposite locks and main rd and rly crossing (.) counter at acks in str
not likely estimated enemy str along canal maybe 1000 to 1200 with small
number scattered pill boxes (.)throughout the day enemy has reacted vig-
ously to adv North from KORTEWAN towards Bergen (.) much MG fire from
by concrete pill boxes and considerable mortar fire(.) little arty (.)
considerable mining reported on rds both fronts (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER Signed

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp
FROM     Originator     Date-Time of Origin.
(A)     5 CDN INF BDE     271700A

(145) logged.
1626
28 Oct.
Jkm

For Action.

TO     RHC     R DE MAIS     CALC HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)     Message Instructions.     GR

Originator's No.

GO-7 SECRET (.) ISUM No. 100 infm to 271200A (.) following retreat from our rapid adv around NORTHERN dykes to canal bank 412308 enemy offered NO resistance to crossing on ft over locks WEMELDINGE (.) no resistance made by enemy to adv by our tps to EAST bank canal 411254 (.) adv to locks HANSWEERT stopped 400 yds EAST of canal by SA fire and lt mortar (.) bad visibility makes source difficult to locate (.) enemy probably attempting prevent our SOUTHERN forces from effecting breach through his left flank containing brhead HOEDEK NSKERKE area (.) tps retreating from canal probably pivoting on HANSWEERT may establish next def line SCHORE 4024 BUZELINGE 3726 KAPELLE 3727 KATTENDIJKE 3731/ERKKIRREBB (.)reliably reported small numbers of tps continue to cross into area from WALCHEREN NO sign of mov hy eqpt (.) NO apparent changes in flooding (.) enemy does not appear to have organized firm def and quick disintegration may be expected under determined attack (.) enemy this area suffered by cas from our arty and mortar fire (.) total PW through div cage from 262200A to 271200A 3 offrs 102 ORs incl one POLISH deserters 4 coy 89 fortress depot unit (.) states his coy 30 percent POLES (.) PW 1 tp 1140 arty unit says all his unit guns incl ten or twelve 105 mm and two 76 mm withdrew across SOUTH BEVELAND canal 261900A (.) loon div PW cage 441278 (.) all infm
CORRECTION: 11 lines down, after "KATTENDIJKE 3731" insert," Estimated enemy str ZUID BEVELAND WEST of canal 5500 (.)"

LOON DIV PW CAGE 441278

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. [signature]
maj

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.     Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Caly Hights,

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WL 9533/63727P 498M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6756

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions
(141) 27101° BIQ

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 Con Inf Bde 270800A

For Action.

TO RHC - R de Mais - Calg Highrs

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.
GO 5 O SECRET O 5 CIB SITREP To

270800 A O Local patrolling last night
heard. evidence of enemy still on Calg Highrs
front - contacts made with own tps o
Some tk mortering early in night - mortar
located and arty engaged o Calg Highrs
attack to extend for locality Northwards
started at 0800 hrs - no reports yet o
6 Bde passed three 4 Bde last night
and by this morning were just short of
ZUID BEVELAND canal with S SASK R
NORTH - CAMS of C Centre - FUS MR
SOUTH O Enemy appeared to pull right
back to line of canal o 156 bde has
Stn brhead - no change in posns overnight
Pushing out a bn to the WEST

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710425 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Ca Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A)

For Action.

④

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
Today with Tks u sp @ 4 Armd
Div still adv on right flank with
Tks and inf on BERGEN op ZOOM @
49 Brit Inf Div relieving 4 Armd Div
as they adv @ till infm.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Calg Hughes
605

## Page 273

MESSAGE FORM (137) 271007 BSQ

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 270820A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 3 (.) CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind light variable at first and in morning becoming southerly 407 mph later and S3W 8-12 mph in the afternoon and(.)Weather overcast with poor visibility during night and morning and intermittent rain or drizzle locally in morning spreading to most places in the afternoon cloud overcast with much medium cloud in morning and afternoon (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

??..........IN CIPHER Signed

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME:270830A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS (138) 271007 BSQ

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 4 (.) SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received to 261300A (.) 6 US army gp (.) first French army no change (.) 6 US corps (.) enemy still holding ROUGE SEAUX V3163 (.) 3 US inf div made progress North of this and reached V3368 five miles West of St DIE (.) 15 US corps (.) second French armd div holding line from V2084 4 miles due West BACCARATE North to incl the east edge of FORETZE MONDON at V2297 (.) 79 US inf div resting area LUNEVILLE Q0800 (.) 12 US army gp (.) 3 US armd (.) 26 inf div report small gps of enemy tks on their front otherwise no change (.) 26 US corps (.) 90 US inf div continuing their ops against MAIZIFRES LES METZ U8569 (.) firwt US armd some regrouping otherwise no change (.) 12 Corps 53 div is holding ORTHEN E3148 and are supporting up in HERTOGENBOSCH 7 armd div across river area E3143 to 3139 and have elts East of river DEAA at E2635 (.) 51 div no change (.) 15 div fwd elts just SE of TILBURG E1531 area E1931 to 1729 (.) fwd tps 4 ardm bde area E1427 (.) first cdn armd (.) 1 Brit corps (.) Impr force 2 cdn armd bde less one regt with under comd LINCOLNS of 146 bde and BOB force have made some adv details below (.) 104 US inf div (.) 413 RCT Right on line D877202 862198 (.) 414 RCT centre on gen line D855199 to 817193 (.) 415 RCT left on line D820207 to 798214 (.) div HQ D830136 (.) 49 div (.) 56 bde are in NISPEND D725 and fwd tps are on gen line D738245 to 713263 (.) CLARK Force are passing through 56 bde and adv elets have reached BREMBOSCH D7027 (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) 4 cdn armd bde are held up by the atk ditch area D6826 6726 (.) 10 cnd inf bde have patrols at D6577246 and 640239 imp force fwd tps on line E0420 020210 D985205 (.) BOB force fwd tps on line D971193 930180 (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) 7 cdn inf bde fwd tps on line D050197 to 050181 and D051162 a058154 060127 4.) 8 cdn inf div in OOSTBURG D0411 but town not yet reported clear (.) 51 rec e revt will try and capture C9709 today (.) 9 cdn inf bde are now conc area BIERVLIET D1711 ORIEVEGEN D1618 IJZENDIJKE D1310 (.CSZK indep armd bde NTR (.) infm received to 261700A (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) 4 cdn if bde no consolidated on isthmus (.) RRC 4920 (.) RHLI 5018 (.) Essex Scot 5319 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) No change in posn NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) passing through 4 cdn inf bde (.) Cams of C on North routes S3R south (.) leading elts Cams of C now at 463215 (.) report KRABBENDIJKE 4820 clear heavily mined (.) S3R last reported at GAWFGE 476197 (.)FMR now moving fwd from 500177 south of S3R (.) over 250 PW taken today by 2 cdn inf div (.) all infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER Signed

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603-4

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 ME 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp —

FROM Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
(A) HQ 5 CDN INF BDE | 271810A

For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.
GO 8 (.) Secret (.) Sitrep to 271200 A(.) enemy (.) evidence withdrawal on 5 cdn inf bde front also on 6 cdn inf bde front (.) lt resistance to adv (.) inundations rd craters mines in quantity greatest obstables (.) to adv Westward in ZUID BEVELAND peninsula (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) No change in loons 5 cdn inf bde Patrols from all bns report evidence of enemy withdrawal (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FMR after difficulty in finding a fwd route fwd elts are now at 414237 and encountering SA andmortar fire some sniping (.) CAMS of C have adv to and effected crossing of canal at 411307(.) not yet developed as a crossing for vehs (.) SSR adv to line of canal at 411254 reports both rd and rly brs blown and rd deeply cratered 70 ft crater at 443221 to be bridged by 1300 hrs which will open two way rd fwd(.) considerable number PW taken with high proprotion cas from arty fire (.) loon (.) HQ 6 cdn inf bde opens 433244 (.) all infm

~~GO 9 (.) SECRET (.) Substitute following ISUM 101 report on enemy mines (.) si-ns observed in -on area sq 6333(.) wooden tickets 6 ins high found in three different colours (.) mines found within~~

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature] Capt

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR |
Time Cleared |

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calg Wyts

## Page 277

M E S S A G E F O R M

(1u7
1026
28 oct
jkm

FROM: HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 2808OOA

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 1 (Secret (.) ISUM No 102 (.) earlier reports our tp across WEMELDINGE locks 412308 NOT correct (.) Br across locks NOT intact (.) since 1200 hrs enemy resistance flares up along WEST bank ZUID BEVELAND canal and after 1500 hrs considerable shelling by enemy arty (.) appreciation made 1200 hrs that enemy retreated to line pivotted on HANSWEERT now very unlikely at this stage (.) nevertheless def will probably break quickly (.) enemy will attempt stand firmly on canal to prevent our crossing (.) compare present stand with that at Albert Canal where all tps and all ti weapons placed fwd (.) similar likelihood this posn and enemy arty Here less favourably disposed (.) also less probability of counter attacks (.) present by rain and high WESTERLY winds may increase inundations (.) During afternoon small enemy pockets cut off EAST of canal continue fighting until mopped up (.) along front SOUTH of Bergen op Zoom our tps made no contact with enemy who appears to have withdrawn (.) all infm

If liable to be intercepted Signed

.........IN CIPHER

M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: HQ 5 Cdn inf Bde TIME: 2808OOA

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 2 (Confidential) Forecast for 24 hrs from 1900 hrs (.) wind NW 8-12 mph increasing to 13-18 mph later 7-10/10 low cloud at first 4-8/10 tks later visibility poor in mist at first improving to good later(.) intermittent rain and drizzle at first local showers in afternoon occasional local thunderstorms (.) all infm

If liable to be intercepted Signed

.........IN CIPHER

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Calg. Highrs

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

| Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions |
|---|---|---|

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp

148

1026

280 J.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | | 280800A

For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO-3 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 272400A (.) enemy (.) all resistance ceased on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front (.) some resistance mostly SA fire and mortar encountered area 4123 and 4122 successfully dealt with (.) resistance stiffening WEST bank of canal consisting of mortaring shelling and sniping (.) PW up to 1800 hrs 152 (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) R REGT C and ESSEX SCOT NTR (.) RHLI now conc area YERSEKE 4427 4428 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) enemy completely withdrawn on front (.) adv to line of rd 635234 625234 612234 now held by one sqn of 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) (.) bde now conc area 6221 (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde reached line of HANSWEERT canal with one unit across (.) FUS MR centered 413227 (.) CAMER-ONS OF C all coys on eastern bank of canal in sq 4130 under continual sniping and shelling (.) 3 SASK R four inf coys across consolidated 400 yds WEST of canal in sq 4025 (.) main rd through peninsula up to HANSWEERT now open 2 ways (.) br started at 410253 ETC first lt (.) regrouping (.) wef 280500A MMG coy now in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde to revert to comd TOR Scot (MG) (.) pl hy mortars now in sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde and one pl MMG to go in sp 4 Cdn Inf Bde wef 280500A (.) wef 280500A sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt now in sp 6 Cdn Inf Bde to go in sp 4 Cdn Inf Bde (.) locations (.) tac HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div at 434253 (.) HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde 434253 HQ 4 Cdn Inf Bde 437274 (.) all infm

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Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

| Time | System | Op. |
|---|---|---|
| THI or TOR | | |
| Time Cleared | | |

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Calg Heghes
60 3

## Page 281

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator Date-Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE 280830A 146

For Action 10 26

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 28 Oct

TO (W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR.

Originator's No.

GO-4 CONFIDENTIAL(.) forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind NW 8-12 mph at first becoming light variable and then NW 8-12 mph later weather fair to cloudy with intermittent rain or drizzle locally at first rain showers with occasional thundershowers locally later cloud 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft occasionally 7-10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft in showers vis 2000 - 4000 yds at first 2-6 miles later poor in pptn (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY Time System Op.

TMI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED

## Page 282

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Calg Hgts
G O A

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Reeld29/1540 .

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) . MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions . |

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp —
(A) HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde 291000A
For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. G R

Originator's No.
G03 (CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast to 1400 hrs (.) wind northerly
4-6 mph at first N easterly 8-12 mph later |.) 2-8/10 low cloud (.)
Vis poor at first moderate later good in afternoon (.) xxx slight
showers in afternoon (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except ) WIRELESS.

Signed.

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Signed.

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Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Calg Hughes

Go 3

## Page 285

T11453/1444. 138,120 pads. 3/44. MP '(52-6387)

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large). MESSAGE FORM Register No.

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FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp —
(A)
HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde 298345A I 247
For Action. Logged 1500
—17.a.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO 5 (.) CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs (.)
Wind easterly 4-7 mph (./ 0-4/10 low cloud at first increasing
later to 4-8/10 (.)visibility moderate at first poor during
night with mist and local gof moderate in morning (.)no ppn (.)
All infm

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Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

Signed. [signature]

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Reed 291545

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

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ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp —

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
H, 5 Cdn Inf Bde For Action. | 290800A

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO 1(.)SECRET (.) Pl.4 point 2 mortars now in sp 6 cdn inf bde comes in sp 5 cdn inf bde wef 281700A (.) All infm

GO 2 (.) CONFIDENTIAL (.) Forecast for 24 hrs from 1900 hrs (.) wind WESTERLY 4-7 mph (.) at first becoming light variable 1-3 mph by morning and then WESTERLY 4-7 mph later (.) Weather fair to cloudy with local showers becoming general later (.)Cloud 5-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft increasing to 7-10/10 later (.) Visibility 2-3 miles at night becoming 2000-4000 yds (.) In most places by morning and 2/6 miles most places later (.)

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. [signature]
May

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Wt. 9533/63722P 4NOM (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)          MESSAGE FORM          Register No.

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ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM          Originator          Date-Time of Origin.          Office Date Stamp —>
(A)          5 CDN INF BDE          3009930A

For Action.

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TO          RHC          R DE MAIS          CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)          Message Instructions.          GR

Originator's No.
GO-1 CONFIDENTIAL (.) forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs (.)
Wind EASTERLY 4-7 mph in morning 8-12 mph in afternoon 4-7
mph later (.) some low cloud at first increasing during day
clearing to 0-3/10 later (.) Vis poor at first with mist and
local fog improving to moderate or good (.) NO precipitation
(.) all infm

This message may be sent          If liable to be intercepted or to fall          Originator's Instructions,          Time          System Op.
AS WRITTEN by any means          into enemy hands this message must          Degree of Priority.
except                                         be sent IN CIPHER.                                                              THI or TOR
          }WIRELESS.
Signed.          Signed          Time Cleared

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Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 210428 51-6738
Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 210428 51-6738

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 6

● Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

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ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) HQ 5 CDN INF BDE 310830A

For Action.

C2E
31/10/44

TO RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHRJ
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 3 (.) CONFIDNETIAL (.) Forecast for today from 0700 hrs wind north easterly 10 mph increasing to 15 mph in afternoon weather generally overcast with 7-10/10 low cloud vis poor generally very poor at first with local intermittent rain or drizzle during period (.) All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

Signed. Signed. [signature]

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Coly Kigh

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M E S S A G E F O R M

T 261
1 ppl 0952

FROM HQ 5 CDN INF BDE                    TIME:310900A

TO:  RHC  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 1 (Secret (.)Sitrep to 302400A (.) enemy (.) only existing enemy on ZUID BEVELAND consists of brhead on West end of island with strongest pocket East of CAUSEWAY area 2230 and 2229(.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) RRC coys 221293 2329 2328 RRC to clear enemy tonight (.) RHLI HEINKENSZAND 2728 (.) ESSEX SCOT one coy 213269 remainder 2228 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC area 2827 Calg Highrs 2426 and 2629 (.) R de Mais coys at 2729 2929 2828 2728 (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FMR continue to have protective dets North and South extremeties BEVELAND canal remainder bn area BIEZILINGE 3826 (.) Cams of C at GOES (.) SSR at NISSE 3024 (.) 6 cdn Recce regt (14CH) Two sqns in sp 4 cdn inf bde (.) 10 cdn armd regt less one sqn in sp 4 cdn inf bde (.) all infm

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER                    Signed

M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM:  HQ 5 CDNINF BDE                    TIME: 310810A

TO:  RHC  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS                    7

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 2 (.) SECRET (.) ISUM no 105 infm to 301400A (.) reliable civ in GOES report ZUID BEVELAND defended by 6000 enemy up to 26 Oct (.) beginning night 27-28 Oct enemy evacuated 500 to NORTH BEVELAND and estimated 3000 withdrew to WALCHERN(.) these figures correspond to own previous estimates enemy str on ZUID BEVELAND after deducting number PW taken by this fmn now exceeding 1800 since commencement present op (.) enemy colns in withdrawal incl very few lorries six unarmed half tracks some civ type autos carrying red cross markings (.) all under comd senior offr name D&K (.) morale retreating tps described exceedingly low but xxxx naval personnel FLUSHING reported prepared to resist strongly (.) other civ sources report 200enemy on NORTH BEVELAND incl small gp with one atk gun KURTEGENE 2735 two atk guns COLQUEPLAAT 4131 SE coast apparently NOT defended (.) three 37 mm guns at 196303 (.) total PW 24 hr period ending 301800A 398 bringing total present op to 1894 (.) documents captured at 281287 dated 20 Oct by 11 cdn fd amb shows 15 army Hq near UTRECHT main DORDRECHT (.) 88 corps comprising 345 712 and 59 divs 67 corps at GINNEKEN comprising 711 719 345 85 div with 70 div Hq at SHEERAREND-SKERKE 2828 apparently directly under army comd (.) Hq 64 div OOSTBURG (.) Hq 1019 GR FLUSHING Hq 2 Bn 1019 GR ARNEMUIDEN 1830 NAVAL ARTY unit 202 at DOMBURG 810 FLAK unit FLUSHING (.) all infm

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER                    Signed

Runhus

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Coles King

[The remainder of the text visible on this page is bleed-through from the reverse side and is not directly legible as forward-facing text.]

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T/1433/1444. 138,120 pads. 3/44. MP (52-6387)

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.
Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE. FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp —
(A) HQ 5 CDN INF BDE 312050A

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For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO 5 (.) CONFIDENTIAL(.)weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs
wind ENE 4-7 mph at night NNW 8-12 mph in morning and afternoon
NW 4-7 mph later weather cloudy with slight intermittent rain or
drizzle in afternoon clouds 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft visibility
to 2000-4000 yds at first deteriorating to 1000-2000 yds in the
valleys in the morning 2000-4000 yds in afternoon (.)all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | Syst | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Redd10936A

26
Calg Hights

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3

5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME

SECRET

NIGHT 1/2 OCT 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>To be contacted by R de Mais</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact FMR at rd junc 847099</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact CAMS of C at 839097</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact RHC in BRECHT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs at rd junc 854094</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>" Can —</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais at rd junc 854094</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>" ▸ —</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact FMR at 843090          10B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>" ◂</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact CAMS of C at br 831088  C</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES

1.  Reports to Bde HQ by 0600 hrs by any means.

2.  Password  "SOLDIER SAM"  .

(G. H. Hees)Major
B.M.   5 Cdn Inf Bde.

DISTRIBUTION

RHC
R de Mais
Calg Highrs
5 Bde

Offy 3

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cp/ coelg Highrs

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S E C R E T

5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 2/3 OCT 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
<th>ROUTE</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 829093.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs on rd at approx 844095.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact friendly troops in ST LEONARD.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact RHC in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 829093.</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090.</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact RHC on rd at approx 844095.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact friendly tps in ST LEONARD.</td>
<td>At C O's discretion.</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES

1. Reports to reach Bde H. by 0600 hrs by any means available.

2. Password "DAISY MAY" .

3. When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be mutually changed at C O's discretion or if necessary cancelled on advice to this HQ.

(C. H. Hees) Major
B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde.

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5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME
NIGHT 8/9 Oct 44

S E C R E T

<table>
<tr>
<th>Serial</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs at Xrds 633199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais at Xrds 643192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact R H C at Xrds 643192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs at rd junc 627193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact RHLI at Bn HQ at 647168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact R H C at Xrds 633199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2400 - 0200 - 0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais at rd junc 627193</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES

1. Reports as usual.
2. Password "LOUSY - WEATHER".
3. Routes at COs discretion.
4. The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by Unit comds within Bn localities.
5. Bns will also patrol fwd on their own front.
6. The above patrols are based on the assumption that coys will be able to reach the objectives as detailed for tonight.

[signature]
for (G.H.Hees) Major
BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde

DISTRIBUTION

Bde
R H C
R de Mais
√Calg Highrs
File

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SECRET &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 CDN INF BDE &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PATROL PROGRAMME &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NIGHT 14/15 OCT 44

(3) 21 D 19

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2100 - 0100 - 0500 hrs</td>
<td>Contact C Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5717</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (D Coy)</td>
<td>Standing</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Est at approx 575192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>Est at approx 578200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy)</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>To patrol WEST along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No 4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>To patrol EAST along rly in sqs 5720 - 5920 to a limit of rd & rly crossing 597206 (No 5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (C Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>To patrol NORTH along dyke in sqs 5919 - 5920 to a limit of bend in dyke 595202 (No 6)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (C Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>To patrol NE along rd in sqs 5919 - 6019 to a limit of rd & dyke junc 606200 (No 7)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (C Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300 - 0300 hrs</td>
<td>Contact A Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5918</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>B Sqn 8 Recce Regt<br>(Assault Tp)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2100 - 2300 - 0100 -<br>0300 - 0500</td>
<td>Contact C Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5816</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2100 - 0100 - 0500</td>
<td>Contact R de M at Bn HQ in farm 600167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>R de M (C Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2300 - 0300 hrs</td>
<td>Contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5717 - 5718 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (See Serial 1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>R de M (A Coy)</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2100 - 0100 - 0500</td>
<td>Contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(See Serial 8)</td>
</tr>
</table>

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HEET 2          5 CDNINF BDE     PATROL PROGRAMME          NIGHT 14/15 Oct 44

SERIAL     UNIT               TYPE          TIMINGS                    TASK

  13     Calg Highrs (D Coy) Standing    Darkness          Est at approx dyke junc 574183

  14     R de M (C Coy)        "              "            Est at approx bend in dyke 573172

  15     R de M (C Coy)        "              "            Est at approx dyke & track junc 583165

  16     R de M (A Coy)      Recce           "            To patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017 - 6117 - 6118
                                                          - 6119 to a limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG (No 16)

NOTES

1   Reports to this HQ:  By phone 0600 hrs,  Written by 0700 hrs,  Anything untoward to be reported when it happens.

2   Password:  "NUMBER SEVEN".

3   Routes at CO's descretion.

4   Recce & standings patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs & weapons.

5   Standing patrols to be pushed out as far as far as possible.

6   Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the Serial No.

7   The above patrols arein addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds withing own localities.

8   When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and / or time given these may be changed by mutual
    agreement between COs through that HQ or, if necessary, cancelled onadvice to this HQ.

DISTRIBUTION

      RHC
      R de M
     /Calg Highrs
      B Sqn S Recce Regt
      2 Cdn Inf Div
      4 Cdn Inf Bde
      5 Cdn Inf Bde
      6 Cdn Inf Bde

                                              /~ (G.H. Hess) Major
                                                  BM  5 Cdn Inf Bde

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CA

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT

NIGHT 14/15 Oct 44

S E C R E T

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>RESULTS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Contacted effected - NTR.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Observed oil flares at approx 576186. Burnt from 2230 - 0115 hrs. No enemy fire. Attempts to draw fire unsuccessful.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Unable to function due to counter attack in the area.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Time out 2245 hrs time in 0030 hrs. At approx 577203 came to 2 small houses beside the dyke. Approached within 30 yds. Heard enemy voices. On return further voices heard and green flares fired from approx 576197.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Time out 2100hrs time in 2345 hrs. Slit trenches observed all along South side of rly; at approx 590204 passed a vacant MG posn. Two flares fired but nothing observed. At approx 30x from objective (597206) fired on by automatic weapons from South side of rly.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Patrol reached objective (595202) All clear. MG at approx 598208 firing West.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Time out 2045 hrs time in 2200 hrs. Reached approx 602198. Observed 4 enemy walking across rd. Flares dropped and enemy went to ground. Voices heard across rd. Believed to be at least a sec posn.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Contacteffected - NTR.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Contact effected - Flares and SA fire to North. Enemy tpt coln mov N to S in sqs 5518-5619 using dim lights.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>No contact made as R de Mais BnHQ not est until first lt - NTR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Contact effected - NTR.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Conta t effected - NTR.</td>
</tr>
</table>

P.T.O.

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SERIAL                                    RESULTS

     13                    Unable to function due to counter attack in area.

     14                    NTR

     15                    NTR

     16                    Reached approx 615190. Stopped here by enemy automatic fire.
                           Much activity and mov observed. Enemy very sensitive. Ast str
                           Not great


DISTRIBUTION:   RHC
                Rde Mais
                Calg Highrs
                B Sqn S Recce Regt
                2 Cdn Inf Div
                4 Cdn Inf Bde
                5 Cdn Inf Bde
                6 Cdn Inf Bde

                                                        [signature]
                                              /- (G.H.Hess)      Major
                                                   BM - 5 Cdn Inf Bde

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5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME

S E C R E T

NIGHT 15/16 Oct 44

AMENDMENT NO.1

Serial                          Changes

1                    For C.H. (D Coy) read (B Coy)
                     For sq 5718 read 5719

2                    For C.H.(D Coy) read R de Mais (D Coy)

5                    Cancel

6                    For C Coy R de Mais read B Coy R de Mais

7                    Cancel

8                    For D Coy C.H. read B Coy C.H.

9                    Cancel

11 & 12              For R de Mais(C Coy) read (B Coy)

ADD:

Serial                          Task

A                    C.H. will send Recce patrol North along track
                     in sq 5720 to a limit of track and rd junc
                     577206

B                    C.H. will send Recce patrol North along track
                     in sq 5820 to a limit of track and rd junc
                     587207

C                    C.H. will send Recce patrol East along rly in
                     sq 5920 to a limit of rd and rly crossing
                     597206, keeping North side of rly this time if
                     possible.

DISTRIBUTION:R de Mais  /          /- (G.H.Hess)      Major
             Calg Highrs /              B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde
             5 Cdn Inf Bde

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S E C R E T &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 CDN INF BDE &nbsp;&nbsp; PATROL PROGRAMME &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NIGHT 15/16 Oct 44

<table border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>Unit</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy) <br>579200</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2300-0300 hrs Advise</td>
<td>Contact D Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5718</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓2 →</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (D Coy)</td>
<td>STANDING</td>
<td>Darkness Rdem</td>
<td>Est at approx <s>575192</s></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓3</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy)</td>
<td>STANDING</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Est at approx 578199</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓4</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (B Coy) Scouts</td>
<td>RECCE</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol WEST along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No 4) keeping to NORTH side of rly this time if possible.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>? 5 Cancelled</td>
<td>Calg Highrs (C Coy)</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2100-0100-0500 hrs</td>
<td>Contact A Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5918</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>B Sqn 8 Recce Regt<br>(Assault Tp)</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2200-2400-0200-0400 hrs</td>
<td>Contact C Coy R de Mais Along dyke in sq 5816</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7 Cancelled</td>
<td>B Sqn 8 Recce Regt<br>(Assault Tp)</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2100-0100-0500 hrs</td>
<td>Contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5916</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>→8 D</td>
<td>R de Mais (D Coy)</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2100-0100-0500 hrs</td>
<td>Contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5718 (see ser. 1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9 Cancelled</td>
<td>R de Mais (A Coy)</td>
<td>LIAISON</td>
<td>2300-0300 hrs</td>
<td>Contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918 (see ser. 5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓10</td>
<td>R de Mais (D Coy)</td>
<td>STANDING</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Est at approx dyke junc 574183.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓11</td>
<td>R de Mais (C Coy)</td>
<td>STANDING</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Est at approx bend in dyke 573172.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓12</td>
<td>R de Mais (C Coy)</td>
<td>STANDING</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Est at approx dyke & track junc 582165.</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES:- &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. &nbsp; Reports to this HQ: By phone 0600 hrs, Written by 0700 hrs, Anything untoward to be reported when it happens.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. &nbsp; Password: "QUARTER - MASTER".
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. &nbsp; Routes at CO's discretion.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. &nbsp; Recce & Standing patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs & weapons.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. &nbsp; Standing patrols to be pushed out as far as possible.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. &nbsp; Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the serial No.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. &nbsp; The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8. &nbsp; When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through that HQ or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this HQ.

DISTRIBUTION

R H C &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 Cdn Inf Div &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (G.H.Hees) Major
R de Mais &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4 Cdn Inf Bde &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde
✓Calg Highrs &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 Cdn Inf Bde
B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce &nbsp;&nbsp; 6 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regt

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Calgary Patria
a
B
C
D
etc

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SECRET          5 CDN INF BDE     REPORT FOR NIGHT 15/16 OCT 44

SE[stamp]AL                    RESULTS

1          Contact effected - NTR.

2          Due to switches in coy posns overnight this standing patrol
           was NOT manned.

3          One lt counter-attack and one attempt at infiltration both
           warded off in that sector.  Apart from this NTR.

4          Time out 1915 hrs - time in 2130 hrs. Patrol crossed rly track a
           at 5842° and worked WEST along embankment. An enemy wheeled veh
           was heard mov EAST along parallel rd approx 300 yds NORTH.
           Patrol reached a pl about 20 yds short of rd & rly junc 578204
           and 1000 yds short of objective. Across the rd from here and
           to the NORTH there is a house and a few haystacks. B Coy fired
           a flare and one Hun could be seen stadning by the house. Low
           talking heard. Patrol remained ½ hr - saw a lt flicering rear
           house but nothing else. Returned.

5          Cancelled.

6          Contacted effected - occasional flares.

7          Cancelled.

8          Contacted effected - flares seen over peninsula.

9          Cancelled.

10-11-12   In posn by 1900 hrs. A/C flares dropped over peninsula during
           night, otherwise NTR.

ADDITIONAL PATROLS

A          To recce NORTH along track in sq 5720 to a limit of track &
           rd junc 577206.
           RESULTS  Went NORTH about 100 yds from rly where a str enemy
           fighting patrol was bumped - skirmish - returned.

B          To recce NORTH along track in sq 5820 to a limit of track &
           rd junc 587207
           RESULTS  Went NORTH about 100 yds from rly where an enemy fight-
           ing patrol was encountered - skirmish - returned.

C          To pacce EAST along rly in sq 5920 to a limit of rd & rly Xing
           597206, keeping to NORTH side of rly.
           RESULTS  Reached a pt approx 250 yds from track & rly junc
           588204. Heard enemy voices - waited ½ hr - no enemy mov - ret'd.

D          To recce NORTH along dyke in sq 5919 to a limit of bend in dyke
           595201.
           RESULTS  Time out 2300 hrs. Time in 0015 hrs. Went out thru C
           Coy R de M - mov NORTH up dyke to a pt 30-50 yds from houses
           on EAST side of rd at 596202. Heard enemy voices from area bldg
           - est str at least 5 - listened for some time - no enemy mov -
           returned.

                                        [signature]
                                   (G.H. Hess) Major
                                   BM 5/Cdn Inf Bde

DISTRIBUTION
RHC  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS
B Sqn 8 Recce Regt
2 Div
4 Bde
5 Bde
6 Bde

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SECRET 5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT NIGHT 16/17 Oct 44

●RIAL RESULTS 34 171435
logged lele

1 Out 2130 hrs. In 2230 hrs. Reached 596202 without seeing or hearing any enemy. From objective heard Vehs apparently mov in EASTERLY direction on NORTH of rly track.

2 Out 2130 hrs. In 0115 hrs. Drew enemy fire from approx 583205. Saw heard enemy MG fire from rd & rly Xing 597206. Enemy used several flares.

3 Out. Crossed rly at 577204 and met enemy approx every 15 yds NORTH and WEST for the next 75 yds. Engaged by MG and 3A fire. Enemy usedflares. Unable to work any farther NORTH.

4 Out 2230. In 0210. Mov WEST along rly track to within 650 yds of objective. Fired on from 573205 568207 and 568203. Contacted No. 3 patrol who took up posn at 577204 and helped patrol in and out. Definite mov of enemy throughout area WEST of Xrds 577206.

5 &6 Contacted effected - NTR.

7 Reached objective less 450 yds where they were fired on from fwd MGs covering only approach thru the flood-ed area. Waited and observed and tried to locate MG believed to be along BRAAKSCHE WEG. Estimate NOT more than 2 posts.

8 Contacted effected - NTR

/- (G.H. Hees) Major
BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde

DISTRIBUTION

RHC
R de Mais
✓Calg Highrs
B 3qn 8 Cdn Recce Regt
2 Cdn Inf Div
4 Cdn Inf Bde
6 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde

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Srl. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mr 71e... ...r..50

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

I 184
Legged 171805
h.3.a.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 171700A

For Action.

TO RHC -- R DE MAIS -- CALG HIGHRS -- B SQN 8 RECC:
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR

2 CDN INF CIV -- 4 CDN INF BDE -- 6 CDN INF BDE

Originator's No
GO 6 (.) SECRET (.) PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 17/18 OCT (.)

Serials 1 to 6 and Serial 8 exactly the same as night 16/17 Oct (.)

Serial 7 (.) Once during the hrs of darkness "A" Coy R DE MAIS

will send a combined Recce and Liaison Patrol NE along dyke in

sqs 6017--6117--6118 and thence EAST along ZOMERWEG and ZOUTE WEG

in sqs 6118 and 6219 to contact "C" Coy R DE MAIS at approx

622195 (no 7) (.) Pasword "JAPANESE JITTERS" (.) All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

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• 2 2

Calg Highes

G 06

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S E C R E T          CH          5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME          NIGHT 16/17 Oct 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1 C</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>(C Coy)</td>
<td>Fighting</td>
<td>Darkness ✓ 1 C</td>
<td>To patrol North along dyke in sqs 5919-5920 to a limit of bend on dyke 595202(No. 1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>(D Coy)</td>
<td>Fighting</td>
<td>Darkness 2 D</td>
<td>To patrol East along rly in sqs 5920 to a limit of rd and rly crossing 597205(No.2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>(B Coy)</td>
<td>Fighting</td>
<td>Darkness 3 (B D</td>
<td>To patrol north across rly somewhere between track 577204 and track 588205 to a limit of east -West road in sq 5820(No.3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>(D Coy) A Coy</td>
<td>Fighting</td>
<td>Darkness ✓4 A</td>
<td>To patrol West along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No.4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(b Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400 D</td>
<td>To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(A Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400 C</td>
<td>To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(A Coy)</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017-6117-6118-6119 to a limit of BRAKSCHE WEG (No 7)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>B Sqn 8 Recce<br>(Ass Tp)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400</td>
<td>To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717 from new posn in sq 5716</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES - 1. Reports to this Hq: By phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Password: "CANOE PADDLE"
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Routes at COs discretion
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Recce patrols to report on emy disposns, strs and weapons.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the serial No.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through that Hq or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this Hq.

DISTRIBUTION: RHC &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Cdn Inf Div
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R de Mais &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;✓Calg Highrs &nbsp;&nbsp;6 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B Sqn 8 Cdn &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recce regt

(G.H.Hess) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Major

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(21) Craig Hugh

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S E C R E T

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORTS

NIGHT 17/18 Oct

39

181600
66

SERIAL                                    RESULTS

NOTE:  Serials 1 to 4 downgraded from Fighting
       patrols to Recce patrols

1.          Out 2130 hrs in 2230 hrs. Reached 40 yds beyond
            objective. No enemy seen or heard. Returned with-
            out incident.

2           Out 2230 hrs in 0030 hrs. Reached objective less
            400 yds. Patrolled on North side of rly embankment
            to a pt at 592205. No enemy encountered up to there.
            Enemy activity observed in area 598208. Returned.

3           Out 2230 hrs in 2345 hrs. Reached objective of hay-
            stack ar a 588205. No sign of enemy in that area.
            Ordinary haystack, nothing concealed and no slit
            trenches near. One green flare observed approx 2300 hrs
            and another one at approx 2330 hrs both from West.
            Returned.

4           Out 2230 hrs in 0045 hrs. Reached objective less 750
            yds at 576203. Heard and saw enemy approx 30 yds to
            the front. Mov heard along rly track and also 50-60 yds n
            North of it. Also mov near rd and rly junc 578204
            sound of rifle bolts being worked. Returned.

5 & 6       Contact effected - NTR

7           Patrolled along SCHENKEL DIJK as far as SOMERWEG where
            they hit flooded area of 2 feet. Returned to SCHENKEL
            DIJK and patrolled North approx 200 yds in this direction
            They hit about 2½ ft of water again. Observation poor
            due to weather but no enemy heard. Retuened without
            incident.

8           Contact effected - NTR

9           Additional Calg Highr recce patrol.
            Out 2130 hrs in 2215 hrs. Reached an objective of 604199
            approx 100 yds beyond dyke junc. Nothing seen.Green
            flares observed from North. Enemy heard somewhere in
            front. Returned.


DISTRIBUTION: RHC                              (G.H.Hees)        Major
              R de Mais                        B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde
             ✓Calg Highrs
              B Sqn 8 Recce
              2 Cdn Inf Div
              4 Cdn Inf Bde
              5 Cdn Inf Bde
              6 Cdn Inf Bde

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49
19 2125

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME

SECRET

NIGHT 18/19 Oct 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1)<br>2)<br>3)<br>4)</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>"<br>"<br>"</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To be recce or fighting patrols at co's discretion but to cover NORTHERN sector of Bn locality as previously</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(B Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400</td>
<td>To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(A Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400</td>
<td>To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(A Coy)</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG sq 6119 to see if enemy still occupy the latter.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>(B Coy)</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol WEST along dyke in sq 5718 from dyke junc 575183 to dyke and rd junc 572183 and then north along rd in sq 5718 to contact.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>B Sqn 8 Recce<br>(Aslt tp)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2200-2400<br>0200-0400</td>
<td>To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717.</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES: 1. Reports to this HQ: by phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens.
2. Password: RIVER PORTAGE
3. Routes at COs discretion
4. Recce patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs and weapons.
5. Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the serial No.
6. The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities.
7. When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through this HQ or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this H.Q.

DISTRIBUTION: RHC          2 Cdn Inf Div
R de Mais      4 Cdn Inf Bde
✓Calg Highrs   5 Cdn Inf Bde          (G.H.Hess)     Major
B Sqn 8 Cdn    6 Cdn Inf Bde          B.M. - 5 Cdn Inf Bde
Recce Regt

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Goeg

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SECRET NIGHT 18/19 Oct 44

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT

I 193
Logged 191807A
h.F.a.

SERIAL REMARKS

1 Out 2130 hrs - in 2230 hrs. Reached objective. All quiet no sign of enemy.

2 Out 2230 hrs - in 2400 hrs. Patrolled NORTH side of rly embankment 591205 - nothing seen.

3 Out 2300 hrs - in 0030 hrs. Crossed rly embankment at 586203 area from rd observed lts in area 583207 - may have been from flash lts or open doors. Two clusters of 4 white flares each seen area 602205. White phosphorous bomb landed in D Coy area 0100 hrs - big flash and hy explosion.

4 Reached objective minus 800 yds. Definite enemy mov in area probably enemy vehs.

5 & 6 Contact effected - NTR.

7 Patrolled along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG 6119. Area flooded. Observed but did nothing seen or heard. Tried to draw fire but NO response.

8. Patrolled WEST as far as dyke and rd junc 572183. Stopped by an atk ditch full of water - fields around very muddy. Nothing seen or heard.

9 Contact effected - NTR.

(G.H.Hees) Major
BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde

POST/DRLS
SCG/JW

DISTRIBUTION

R H C
Rde Mais
Calg Highrs
B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt
G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div
4 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde
6 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 317

MESSAGE FORM

19 1745A I 192
Logged 191805A
— u 59

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS OA GHIGHRS B SQN 8 CDN RECCE
G Main 2 Div 4 Cdn Inf Bde 6 Cdn Inf Bde

GO-7 SECRET (.) Patrol Programme night 19/20 Oct (.) Exactly the same
as night 18/19 Oct except delete serial 8 - R de Mais (B Coy) Recce
to WE3T (.) Password "CHURCHILL-ROOSEVELT" (.) No patrols out before
192100A and all in by 200130A (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

[signature] Capt.

[initialled]

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(57) 201509 feb MESSAGE FORM

FM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 201330A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHR B SQN 8 RECCE T 198
Logged 415.
for Infm: 2 Cdn Div - 4 & 6 Cdn Inf Bdes 21.9.a.
B Not D

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GO 3. SECRET (.) PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 20/21 Oct 44 (.)
Liaison patrols between B Coy R de Mais and A Coy Calg Highrs -
ACoy R de Mais and C Coy Calg Highrs - Assault Tp B Sqn 8 Recce
Regt and B Coy R de Mais will continue as previously (.)
Recce, Fighting and Standing patrols will be initiated at COs
discretion based on the experience of previous patrols and local
infm required (.) Password "AIRCRAFT" CARRIER" (.) 4 all infm

If liable to be intercepted Signed

..........IN CIPHER Signed

Serial

① Fighting Patrol - Out 2130 - Back by 0130
Listening Post after return of F.P. (Charlie Coy)

② Recce Fighting Patrol - Out 2230 - Back by 0130 (Bn?)

③ Nil

④ Listening Post only - D Coy

⑤ Liaison B Coy - with B Coy R de Mais
B Coy - 2200
0200

R de Mais - 2400
0400

20 2130 A.

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5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME

SECRET

NIGHT 23/24 Oct

I 7
231815
lele.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Serial</th>
<th>Unit</th>
<th>Type</th>
<th>TIMING</th>
<th>Task</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>RHC(A Coy)</td>
<td>Standing</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To be est at dyke june 575183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>RHC(D Coy)</td>
<td>Standing</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To be est at dyke june 578198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>RHC(D Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0100<br>0300-0500</td>
<td>To contact RHC (DCoy) at dyke, rd and rly june 569203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>RHC(CCoy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0100<br>0300-0500</td>
<td>To contact CH (C Coy) at dyke and rly crossing 598207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>RHC(C Coy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0200<br>0500</td>
<td>To contact CAMS of C at track june 606200</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTE: Difference in timings between 3-4 and 5)

<table>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>R de M(BCoy)</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0100<br>0300-0500</td>
<td>To contact RHC (A Coy) around dyke june 574180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>CH(C Coy)</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol along highway and along rly in sq 6021 to a limit of rd and rly crossing 609218(No 7)</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES: 1. Reports to this HQ: by phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Password "CHOCOLATE SUNDAE"
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Routes at COs discretion.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Recce and standing patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs and weapons.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the serial No.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*7. If it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through this HQ or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this HQ

DISTRIBUTION: RHC &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R de M &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Calg Highrs &nbsp;6 Cdn Inf Bde
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 Cdn Inf Div

/- (G.H.Hees) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Major
B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 320

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME Night 24/25 Oct SECRET

I 23
Log960
291830 A

<table>
<tr>
<th>Serial</th>
<th>Unit</th>
<th>Time</th>
<th>Type</th>
<th>Task</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>2300-0200<br>0500</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>Contact CH at track and rd junc 6090½ 2095</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais at track and highway junc 623213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Rde M</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>Contact RHC at track and highway junc 623213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R de M</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>To patrol fwd in gen ar a sq 6222 within limits of inter bn bdy and into Bde bdy(seetrace att) and to a Northerly limit of NORTHING 23(No 4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>CH</td>
<td>2300-0200<br>0500</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>To contact RHC at track audrd junc 6090 2095</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>CH</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>To patrol fwd in gen ar a sq 6122 within limits of coast line and inter Bn bdy (CH – R de M)(see trace att) and to a Northerly Limitof NORTHING 23(No 6)</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES: 1.Reports to thisHQ:byphone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens
2.Password: "VANILLA PEPERMINT"
3.Routes at COs discretion
4.Recce and standing patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs and weapons
5.Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minusths limit quoting the serial No.
6.The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities
7.When it is going to be impossible to makecontact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through this HQ or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this HQ

DISTRIBUTION: RHC              4 Cdn Inf Bde
              R de Mais         5 Cdn Inf Bde
              ✓Calg Highrs      6 Cdn Inf Bde
              2 Cdn Inf Div

/(C.H.Hees)     Major
B.M. – 5 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 321

SECRET
24 Oct 44

61
23 +

R deM

64
+ 21

CH

RHC

INTER
Bde.

INTER
Bn
(INCL RdoM)

INTER
Bn.

## Page 322

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 241200A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
2 Cdn Inf Div 4 Cdn Inf Bde 6 Cdn Inf Bde

GO-7 SECRET (.) Patrol report for night 23/24 Oct 44 (.) Serials 1 to 4 carried out according to programme - NTR (.) Serial 5 NOT completed as enemy was encountered in small gps of 3 or 4 at 601199 (.) Serial 6 contact effected - NTR (.) Serial 7 cancelled due to objectives nOT being reached (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

[signature]

## Page 323

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT SECRET

NIGHT 24/25 Oct

121
12956
27
logged 24 [illegible]
[illegible]

Serial Results

1 Contact not effected(see serial 50.

2 Contact effectec - NTR

3 Contact effected - NTR

4 Patrol not sent out

5 Contact not effected as flooding prevented
Calg Highrs patrols getting through junc pt.

6 (a)1st patrol left crossing 609218 and proceeded
North to dyke and rly junc 611223. Enemy in posn
along dyke and both sides of rly, there.Voices
and noises heard from dugouts and veh mov heard
North of dyke and rly junc
(b)2nd Patrol left crossing 609218 and proceeded
East to rd junc 622219 where they contacyed
R de Mais who advised them of SP gun on highway
running north. Patrol went 350 yds North and
heard mov and noise of enemy in that area.
(c)3rd Patrol left crossing 609218 and proceeded
Ea t 550 yds and then North 400 yds up rd.Heard
noises and veh mov(either tk or half track)and
talking from dugouts.
None of the above patrols drew any enemy fire.

Additional Patrol: RHC sent recce patrol twice during night 400 yds
North of their FDLs no contact with enemy and NTR.

[signature]

DISTRIBUTION:RHC (G.H.Hees) Major
R de Mais B.M. - 5 Cdn Inf Bde
Calg Highrs
4 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde
6 Cdn Inf Bde
2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 324

5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME

NIGHT 25/26 Oct 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>Serial</th>
<th>Unit</th>
<th>Type</th>
<th>Timing</th>
<th>Task</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0200-0500</td>
<td>To contact friendly tps on right flank</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol to SW edge of Military area sq 6321 .</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R de M</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0200-0500</td>
<td>To contact RHC in posns on right</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R de M</td>
<td>Standing</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To be est on South edge of woods sq 6222</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de M</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol NORTH in sqs 6222-6223 to a limit of NORTHING 235 keeping to EAST of main rd</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>Liaison</td>
<td>2300-0200-0500</td>
<td>To contact R de Mais in posns on right</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>Recce</td>
<td>Darkness</td>
<td>To patrol NORTH in sq 6123 to a limit of NORTHING 24 keeping to WEST of maind rd.</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES: 1.Reports to this H.Q by phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anythinguntoward to be reported when it happens.
2.Password "WRITING PAPER".
3.Routes at COs discretion
4.Recce and standing patrols to report on enemy posns, strs and weapons.
5.Success of recce patrols to be reported as plus or minus the limit quoting the serial No.
6.The above patrols are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within own localities.
7.When it is going to be impossible to make contact at the pt and/or time given these may be changed by mutual agreement between COs through this H.Q or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this HQ

DISTRIBUTION: RHC          4 Cdn Inf Bde
R de Mais      5 Cdn Inf Bde
Calg Highrs    6 Cdn Inf Bde
2 Cdn Inf Div

/(C.H.Hees)/          Major
B.M. - 5 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 325

(15)
031530
B/Q

4

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV                    SECRET

DF & DF(SOS)  TASK TABLE  No 38      Copy No
                                      3 Oct 44

Task No          Map Ref          Ht(m)          Axis (deg)          REMARKS

DF 101           717987             0              360
DF 102           707992             0
DF 103           7235 9875          5              360
DF 104           7360 9864          5              10              Apl/74
DF 105           690987             0              30
DF 106/          7425 9892          5              100
DF 107           7400 9975          5              100
DF 108           7462 0000          8              110
DF 109           7475 0092         10              105
DF 110           5845 0683          0
DF 111           5988 0617          0
DF 112           6300 0475          2              345
DF 113           6362 0514          2              345
DF 114           6500 0491          2              25
DF 115           6554 0462          0              20
DF 116           6641 0436          0              30
DF 117           6700 0351          0              55
DF(SOS) 118      6227 0426          0                              Two Btys 4 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 119           6847 0403          0
DF 120           619049             0
DF 121           7020 0179          0
DF(SOS) 122      693990             0              45              One bty 4 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 123           6865 0275          0
DF 124           6840 0250          0
DF 125           6865 0200          0
DF 126           6935 0135          3              50
DF 127           7050 0075          0              280
DF 128           696993             0              70
DF 129           696987             0              130
DF 1101          7544 0180         10              130
DF 1102          7612 0260          5              130
DF 1103          695983             0              30
DF 1104          703982             0              340
DF 1105          708986             0              70
DF 1106          7162 0010          5              35
DF 1107          7188 9966          5              70
DF 1108          7200 9920          5              70
DF 1109          7228 9880          3              60
DF(SOS) 130      8395 1050         23              330             One bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 132           8350 0990         24              330
DF(SOS) 133      8465 1165         23              280             68 Med Regt RA
DF 134           8530 1040         20              90
DF 135           8465 1145         23              280
DF 140           8625 1135         23              320
DF 141           8580 1160         22              85
DF 142           8530 1120         23              45
DF 143           8362 1025         25              320
DF 144           8318 1018         23              90
DF 145           8620 1074         20              160
DF 146           8672 1098         20              160
DF(SOS) 147      8257 0930         22              20              One bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 148           8258 1000         20              50
DF 149           8211 0947         22              15
DF(SOS) 150      8330 0788         27                              One bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 151           8292 0799         25
DF 152           8313 0823         26
DF(SOS) 170      7740 0740         22              345             Two btys 6 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 181           7740 0480         17              325
DF(SOS) 182      7730 0410         15              250             One bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 195           7840 0620         20


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## Page 326

(4)

NOTE:

(a) THIS CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS DF and DF(SOS) TASK TABLES.

(b) Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

(c) Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders

[signature] Capt
(M Monzon)Maj
for BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt        10
5 Cdn Fd Regt        10
6 Cdn Fd Regt        10
4 Cdn Inf Bde         4
5 Cdn Inf Bde         4
6 Cdn Inf Bde .       4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main  1
RA 1 BRIT Corps       1
RA 49 Inf Div         1
68 Med Regt RA        7
War Diary            -1
File                  1
8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) 4

## Page 327

Calc figures

163 1620/11-

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 39 Copy No____
4 Oct 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>Axis (deg)</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr><td>DF 101</td><td>717987</td><td>0</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 102</td><td>707992</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 103</td><td>›72359875</td><td>5</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 104</td><td>›7360 9864</td><td>5</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 105</td><td>690987</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 106</td><td>›74259892</td><td>5</td><td>100</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 107</td><td>›74009975</td><td>5</td><td>100</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 108</td><td>›74620000</td><td>8</td><td>110</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 109</td><td>›74750092‹</td><td>10</td><td>105</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 110</td><td>68450683</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 111</td><td>62730568</td><td>0</td><td>350</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 112</td><td>63570578</td><td>0</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 113</td><td>63200629</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 114</td><td>66540471</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 115</td><td>66420430</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td>one Bty 4 FD Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 116</td><td>67140338</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 117</td><td>68000400</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 118</td><td>62270426</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 119</td><td>68470403</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 120</td><td>619049</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 121</td><td>70200179</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 122</td><td>72030095</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>2 Btys 4 Fd Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 123</td><td>›68050275</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 124</td><td>68400250</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 125</td><td>68650200</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 126</td><td>717015</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 127</td><td>71540187</td><td>0</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 128</td><td>70730185</td><td>0</td><td>65</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 129</td><td>696987</td><td>0</td><td>350</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF1101</td><td>›79440180‹</td><td>10</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1102</td><td>›76180260‹</td><td>5</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1103</td><td>695983</td><td>0</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1104</td><td>703982</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1105</td><td>708988</td><td>0</td><td>340</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1106</td><td>71620010</td><td>5</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1107</td><td>71089966</td><td>5</td><td>35</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1108</td><td>›72009020‹</td><td>5</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1109</td><td>›72289880</td><td>5</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 130</td><td>›83951050</td><td>23</td><td>60</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 132</td><td>›83500990‹</td><td>26</td><td>330</td><td>one Bty 5 Fd Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF (SOS) 133</td><td>›84654165‹</td><td>23</td><td>330</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 134</td><td>›85380400‹</td><td>23</td><td>280</td><td>'66 Med RA</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 135</td><td>›84691145</td><td>20</td><td>90</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 140</td><td>›88251135</td><td>23</td><td>280</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 141</td><td>›85801160</td><td>23</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 142</td><td>›85301120</td><td>22</td><td>85</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 143</td><td>›83821025</td><td>23</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 144</td><td>›83181018</td><td>25</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 145</td><td>›86201074</td><td>23</td><td>90</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 146</td><td>›88721098‹</td><td>20</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 147</td><td>›82570930‹</td><td>22</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 148</td><td>›82581000‹</td><td>27</td><td>20</td><td>one Bty 5 Fd Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 149</td><td>›82110947‹</td><td>20</td><td>50</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 150</td><td>›83300788‹</td><td>22</td><td>15</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 151</td><td>›82920709‹</td><td>27</td><td>--</td><td>one Bty 5 Fd Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 152</td><td>›83130828‹</td><td>25</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 160</td><td>›777500325‹</td><td>26</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 161</td><td>›150031‹</td><td>22</td><td>315</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 162</td><td>›147067‹</td><td>15</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 163</td><td>›75250595‹</td><td>14</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 164</td><td>›750059‹</td><td>25</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 171</td><td>›76700935‹</td><td>25</td><td>--</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 172</td><td>›75130840‹</td><td>25</td><td>40</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 173</td><td>›75000595‹</td><td>23</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td>15</td><td>240</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

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## Page 328

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<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht(M)</th>
<th>Azis(deg)</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 174</td>
<td>>74600789<</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>6 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 180</td>
<td>>74600510<</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>40</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 181</td>
<td>>73100520<</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>330</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 182</td>
<td>>740080<</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>270</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 183</td>
<td>>73000320<</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTE

(a) THIS CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS DF a nd DF(SOS) TASK TABLES.

(b) Regt will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

(c) Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

For J H B...... C.ff
(H.Menson) Major
- NORA    2 Cdn Inf Div

/F

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt          10
5 Cdn Fd Regt          10
6 Cdn Fd Regt          10
4 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde
6 Cdn Inf Bde
& 2 Cdn Inf Div Main
RA 1 Brit Corps
RA 49 Brit Div
68 Med Regt RA
79 Med Regt RA
War Diary
File
8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) A

H.Q. 4 C. N. INF. BDE.
4 OCT '44
..........1030......... hours
File No......... X b6/1-a.

[Distribution table stamp with rows including:
Distribution CONS
Rec'd — Date
HMG
BM ✓
BB
10
LN
LO A
LO B
LO C
BL
BT
ACGS
GS
• FL
FAX
FMMU
Gst 2M
FILE]

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BARTLEY
4 Oct 44

Amendment No. 1 to RCA. 2 Can Inf Div Br 1 OP(001) Tank Table No. 35

Cancel the following Clause DP(409) Tasks:

DF 101 DF 40 201 DF 103 DF 104 DF 105 DF 106
DF (405) 122 DF 121 DF 121 DF 124 SF 125
DF 130 LF 101 DF 102 DF 102 DF 134 CF 136
101 DF 182 DF(900) 183

ADD ……… TASKS:

<table>
<tr><th>Task No</th><th>M R S</th><th>No (a)</th><th>Asi(Sec)</th><th>Remarks</th></tr>
<tr><td>DF 10…</td><td></td><td>0</td><td>25</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF</td><td>500.67</td><td>0</td><td>60</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 705</td><td>870074</td><td>0</td><td>150</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 204</td><td>679073</td><td>0</td><td>50</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 155</td><td>680065</td><td>0</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>FF 106</td><td>690086</td><td>0</td><td>60</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(401) 121</td><td>641011060</td><td>0</td><td>180</td><td>5 Rnds 4 Gun 20 Batt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 122</td><td>615041110</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 123</td><td>2265 5095</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 124</td><td>6070 1050</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 125</td><td>6045 1073</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 130</td><td>5120000</td><td>10</td><td>50</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 101</td><td>1940 1000</td><td>20</td><td>55</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF (ok)</td><td>9141 1011</td><td>25</td><td>010</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>5 DF(10)160</td><td>1675322</td><td>45</td><td></td><td>5 Gn 20 Batt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 15)</td><td>0290050</td><td>14</td><td>…0</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

NOTES: All grid Refs in all DF and DF(409) Ser …… All …… are to be …………

[signature]

……… Bartley ……
…… Cmdr 2 Can …… Bde

Distribution

1 25 Fd Rgt
1 14th Fd Rgt
1 Nfd Fd Rgt
1 Can Inf Div
1 Can Inf Div
10 Can Inf Div
1 - Can Ant - Bde
No 1 Defence
No 27 (el)……
10 (el Rgt)
5 Bnd Rgt ……
… Bde

1 …………

## Page 330

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RCA 2 CDN INF DIV                                    SECRET

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 47                        11 Oct 44

<table>
<tr><th>Task No</th><th>Map Ref</th><th>Ht(m)</th><th>Axis(degs)</th><th>REMARKS</th></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1</td><td>5822 1744</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 2</td><td>5712 1832</td><td>0</td><td>270</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 3</td><td>5766 2022</td><td>0</td><td>270</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 8</td><td>6120 1774</td><td>0</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 9</td><td>5712 1930</td><td>0</td><td>270</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 10</td><td>5692 2024</td><td>0</td><td>270</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 12</td><td>6280 2020</td><td>10</td><td>360</td><td>One Bty - 4 Fd.</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 13</td><td>6200 1990</td><td>10</td><td>310</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 14</td><td>6240 2020</td><td>10</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 21</td><td>6374 2024</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 22</td><td>7020 1498</td><td>25</td><td>75</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 23</td><td>7085 1413</td><td>15</td><td>60</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 24</td><td>7123 1375</td><td>15</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 30</td><td>6310 2078</td><td>17</td><td>180</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 31</td><td>6385 2085</td><td>20</td><td>60</td><td>One Bty - 5 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 32</td><td>6261 2097</td><td>16</td><td>330</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 33</td><td>6440 2075</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 34</td><td>6510 2025</td><td>10</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 35</td><td>6540 1960</td><td>25</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 36</td><td>6380 1980</td><td>20</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 40</td><td>6615 1847</td><td>20</td><td>60</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 41</td><td>6560 1875</td><td>20</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 42</td><td>6530 1960</td><td>22</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 43</td><td>6515 1980</td><td>15</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 44</td><td>6475 1970</td><td>10</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 62</td><td>7250 1618</td><td>19</td><td>330</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 66</td><td>7302 1597</td><td>19</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 67</td><td>7390 1569</td><td>19</td><td>80</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 68</td><td>7302 1489</td><td>20</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 69</td><td>7315 1520</td><td>20</td><td>350</td><td>115 HAA Regt</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 71</td><td>7670 0935</td><td>20</td><td>40</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 72</td><td>7573 0940</td><td>23</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 73</td><td>7849 0852</td><td>25</td><td>70</td><td>One Bty - 6 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 80</td><td>8625 1135</td><td>23</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 81</td><td>8530 1120</td><td>23</td><td>45</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 82</td><td>8465 1145</td><td>23</td><td>280</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 83</td><td>8465 1165</td><td>23</td><td>280</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 84</td><td>8365 1075</td><td>23</td><td>125</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 85</td><td>8362 1025</td><td>25</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 86</td><td>8350 0990</td><td>24</td><td>330</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 87</td><td>8395 1050</td><td>23</td><td>330</td><td>One Bty - 6 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 88</td><td>8313 0828</td><td>28</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 89</td><td>8258 1000</td><td>20</td><td>50</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 90</td><td>7119 1015</td><td>18</td><td>40</td><td>One Bty - 6 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 91</td><td>7320 0940</td><td>20</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 92</td><td>7248 1000</td><td>20</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 93</td><td>7143 1093</td><td>10</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 94</td><td>7051 1042</td><td>17</td><td>310</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1001</td><td>5751 2082</td><td>0</td><td>350</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 1002</td><td>5975 2064</td><td>0</td><td>50</td><td>7 Med Regt, Two Btys - 4 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1003</td><td>6028 1986</td><td>0</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1004</td><td>6001 2120</td><td>0</td><td>330</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1005</td><td>6028 2001</td><td>0</td><td>0one</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1052</td><td>6350 2030</td><td>15</td><td>35</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS) 1053</td><td>6250 2028</td><td>15.</td><td>360</td><td>One Bty - 5 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1054</td><td>6192 1996</td><td>10</td><td>270</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1055</td><td>6230 1950</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

## Page 331

DF 1056          6228 1923          5          270
DF 1080          8211 0947          22          15
DF 1081          6650 2010          10          45
DF 1082          6620 1780          10          5
DF 1083          6410 2035          10          5
DF(SOS) 1091     8718 1763          20          337          One Bty - 5 Fd
DF 1092          6752 1835          23          330
DF 1093          6787 1857          23          45
DF 1094          6826 1790          23          50
DF 1095          6843 1736          23          45
DF 1096          6904 1720          24          70
DF 1097          6908 1670          24          102
DF 1130          6230  2300         10                       115 HAA Only
DF 2080          6610 1870          20          45

NOTE:   ALL PREVIOUS DF & DF(SOS) TASKS  ARE CANCELLED.

(a)     Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought
        to bear

(b)     Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

[Signature]
for     (W Monton)Maj
        BNRA  2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION          Copies
4 Cdn Fd Regt            11
5 Cdn Fd Regt            11
8 Cdn Fd Regt            11
7 Cdn Med Regt            7
4 Cdn Inf Bde             4
5 Cdn Inf Bde             4
6 Cdn Inf Bde             4
8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)   4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main      1
115 HAA Regt              7
RCA 2 Cdn Corps           1
War Diary                 1
File                      1

## Page 332

CH

SECRET
13 Oct 44

Amendment No 1 to DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 47.

1. Cancel DF(SOS) 90

2. DF (SOS) 31 to be DF 31.
DF (SOS) 69 amend to read - two btys 6 Cdn Fd Regt
DF (SOS) 73 amend to read - two tps 1 HAA Regt
DF 83 to be DF(SOS) 83 - 115 HAA Regt
DF (SOS) 87 to be DF 87 -
DF 93 to be DF(SOS) 93 - one bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt
DF(SOS) 1002 amend to read - one bty 4 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 2080 to be DF(SOS) 2080 - one bty 4 Cdn Fd Regt

3. Correct map ref DF 1082 to read 6620 1980.

4. Add new tasks

Map Ref     Ht(m)     Axis     Remarks

DF 25            6998 1523     25     conc
DF(SOS) 39     5958 2056      2     conc     One bty 5 Fd Regt
DF 79            7245 1245     26     conc
DF(SOS) 1030     6000 2080      2     330     7 Cdn Med Regt

E J [signature] Capt
for     ( M Monzon ) Maj
DISTRIBUTION          BMIA     2 Cdn Inf Div

As per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Task Table No 47.

## Page 333

SECRET
13 Oct 44

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV
HF TASK TABLE NO 49

(THIS CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS HF TABLES)

1.

| Unit to Engage | TASK | SCALE | Amn expend-iture -RDG | Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cdn Fd Regt | HF 1215<br>1217<br>1218<br>1219<br>1220<br>1221 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals |
| 5 Cdn Fd Regt | HF 1205<br>1210<br>1211<br>1212<br>1214 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals |
| 7 Med Regt | HF 1202<br>1206<br>1207<br>1208<br>1216 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals |
| 115 HAA Regt | HF 1200<br>1201<br>1203<br>1204<br>1209<br>1216<br>1213 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals |

2. Map Refs

Task        E        N        Ht(m)        Axis (degs)

HF1200    6600    1843    22    90
HF1201    6063    1962    20    310
HF1202    6630    2015    28    -
HF1203    6576    1968    28    -
HF1204    6520    2038    28    -
HF1205    6970    2023    28    60
HF1206    6453    2076    20    10
HF1207    6388    2085    20    320
HF1208    6498    2217    17    -
HF1209    6365    2125    20    330
HF1210    6285    2083    10    355
HF1211    6245    2122    10    55
HF1212    6223    2189    10    360
HF1213    6200    2345    10    360
HF1214    6200    2035    15
HF1215    6195    2083    10    310
HF1216    6129    2029    10    330
HF1217    6080    2157    0    300
HF1218    6010    2125    0    300
HF 1219    5873    2085    0    350
HF1220    5691    2025    0
.F1221    5605    1900    0    300

[signature]
( Monzen ) Maj
BRRA  2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION
4 Cdn Fd Regt        10        4 Cdn Inf Bde    4        War Diary    1
5 Cdn Fd Regt        10        5 Cdn Inf Bde    4        File         1
6 Cdn Fd Regt        10        6 Cdn Inf Bde    4
7 Cdn Med Regt        7        8 Cdn Recce Regt 4
115 HAA Regt          7        A 2 Cdn Inf Div  1
                               RCA 2 Cdn Corps

## Page 334

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## Page 335

RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div
DF & DF(SOS) Task Table No 2
(All previous DF & DF(SOS) Tasks are cancelled)

SECRET
18 Oct 44

1.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>Axis</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1</td>
<td>6625 1778</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>90</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 2</td>
<td>6600 1778</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>180</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 3</td>
<td>6615 1835</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>180</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 4</td>
<td>6732 1768</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>75</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 5</td>
<td>6082 1075</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>125</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF(SOS) 10</td>
<td>6177 2079</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>Bty 4 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 11</td>
<td>5241 2119</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 12</td>
<td>6218 2060</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 13</td>
<td>5268 2078</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 14</td>
<td>5163 2059</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 15</td>
<td>5155 2052</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 16</td>
<td>5133 2044</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 17</td>
<td>5123 2015</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 18</td>
<td>6098 2004</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 21</td>
<td>6374 202 4</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 22</td>
<td>6291 2038</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 23</td>
<td>6284 2063</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 24</td>
<td>6250 2058</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 25</td>
<td>6428 2080</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 26</td>
<td>6248 2030</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>Bty 4 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 27</td>
<td>6327 2028</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 80</td>
<td>6610 1870</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>Bty 4 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 81</td>
<td>6565 1945</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>45</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 82</td>
<td>6515 1980</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>45</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 83</td>
<td>6520 1980</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 84</td>
<td>6510 2025</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>35</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 85</td>
<td>6370 1945</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 42</td>
<td>5710 1830</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>Bty 5 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 43</td>
<td>5585 1700</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 44</td>
<td>5771 1533</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>215</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 50</td>
<td>6084 2167</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>295</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 51</td>
<td>5015 2018</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF(SOS) 52</td>
<td>5882 2076</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>Bty 5 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 53</td>
<td>5779 2045</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>205</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 54</td>
<td>6080 2012</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>345</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 55</td>
<td>6008 2122</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>305</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>✓DF 56</td>
<td>5712 1932</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>270</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>-DF 57</td>
<td>5712 1032</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>180</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>-DF 58</td>
<td>5688 2025</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>175</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>-DF(SOS) 59</td>
<td>5975 2070</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>310</td>
<td>Bty 5 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>- DF 1050</td>
<td>5950 2050</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>350</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 61</td>
<td>7250 1018</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>330</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 62</td>
<td>7320 0940</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 63</td>
<td>7248 1000</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 64</td>
<td>7143 1043</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>Bty 6 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 66</td>
<td>7307 1597</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 67</td>
<td>7390 1565</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>80</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 68</td>
<td>7301 1489</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>300</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 69</td>
<td>7315 1520</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>350</td>
<td>Bty 6 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 71</td>
<td>7670 0935</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>40</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 72</td>
<td>7573 0940</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>10</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 74</td>
<td>7020 1498</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>75</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 76</td>
<td>7123 1375</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 78</td>
<td>7255 1390</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>350</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D (SOS) 79</td>
<td>7270 1300</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 1091</td>
<td>6718 1783</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>337</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1092</td>
<td>6752 1835</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>, Bty 6 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1093</td>
<td>6787 1857</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>45</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1094</td>
<td>6824 1790</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1095</td>
<td>6843 1736</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>45</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1096</td>
<td>6904 1720</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

......over....

## Page 336

--------- 2 --------

2. All guns which can bear will engage above tgts.

M. Monzon
(L.Monzon) Major
BLRA    2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt       11
5 Cdn Fd Regt       11
6 Cdn Fd Regt       11
4 Cdn Inf Bde        4
5 Cdn Inf Bde        4
6 Cdn Inf Bde        4
59 AGRA              4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div      1
RCA 2 Cdn Corps      1
8 Cdn Recce(14CH)    1
1 HAA Regt RA        4
11S HAA Regt RA      4
War Diary            1
File                 1

## Page 337

F 206
Logged 201805 A
11.F.R. 1930
Received

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV
DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 3
(All previous DF & DF(SOS) Tasks are cancelled )

SECRET
20 Oct 44

1.

| Task | Map Ref | Ht(m) | Axis(deg) | Remarks |
|------|---------|-------|-----------|---------|
| DF 1 | 5625 1778 | 20 | 90 | |
| DF 2 | 6600 1778 | 20 | 180 | |
| DF 3 | 6615 1835 | 23 | 180 | |
| DF 4 | 6732 1768 | 22 | 75 | |
| x DF(SOS) 10 | 6177 2079 | 20 | 60 | Bty 4 Cdn Fd Reg |
| x DF 11 | 6241 2119 | 10 | 60 | |
| DF 12 | 6215 2068 | 10 | 60 | |
| DF 15 | 6152 2048 | 10 | 350 | |
| DF 17 | 6110 2017 | 10 | 340 | |
| DF 21 | 6374 2024 | 0 | - | |
| DF 23 | 6270 2060 | 10 | 355 | |
| x DF 25 | 6428 2080 | 15 | - | |
| DF(SOS) 26 | 6248 2030 | 0 | 360 | 2 Btys 4 Cdn Fd Reg |
| DF 27 | 6327 2028 | 0 | 30 | |
| x DF 81 | 6565 1945 | 20 | 45 | |
| x DF 82 | 6515 1980 | 15 | 45 | |
| xx DF83 | 6620 1980 | 10 | 5 | |
| x DF 84 | 6510 2025 | 20 | 35 | |
| DF(SOS) 42 | 5710 1830 | 0 | 360 | Bty 5 Cdn Fd Reg |
| DF 43 | 5585 1700 | 0 | 360 | |
| DF 44 | 5771 1533 | 0 | 215 | |
| xx DF 50 | 6084 2167 | 0 | 295 | |
| xx DF 51 | 5615 2018 | 0 | 220 | |
| DF(SOS) 52 | 5882 2076 | 0 | 330 | Bty 5 Cdn Fd Reg |
| DF 53 | 5779 2045 | 0 | 265 | |
| DF 54 | 6080 2012 | 0 | 345 | |
| xx DF 55 | 6008 2122 | 0 | 305 | |
| DF 56 | 5712 1932 | 0 | 270 | |
| DF 57 | 5712 1832 | 0 | 180 | |
| x DF 58 | 5588 2025 | 0 | 175 | |
| x DF(SOS) 59 | 5975 2070 | 0 | 310 | |
| x DF 1050 | 5938 2058 | 0 | 350 | Bty 5 Cdn Fd Reg |
| DF(SOS) 1091 | 6718 1783 | 20 | 337 | 6 Cdn Fd Regt |
| x DF 1092 | 6752 1835 | 23 | 330 | |
| xx DF 1093 | 6787 1857 | 23 | 45 | |
| x DF 1094 | 6826 1790 | 23 | 50 | |
| x DF 1095 | 6843 1736 | 23 | 45 | |
| xx DF 1096 | 6904 1720 | 24 | 70 | |

HAA TO ENGAGE TASKS MARKED xx ONLY WHEN CALLED FOR.
MEDS TO ENGAGE TASKS MARKED x and xx ONLY WHEN CALLED FOR.
FD TO ENGAGE ALL TASKS.

M Monzon
(M.Monzon) Major
BMRA    2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION                    COPIES
4 Cdn Fd Regt                      10
5 Cdn Fd Regt                      10
6 Cdn Fd Regt                      10
1 HAA Regt RM                      10
118 HAA Regt RA                    10
59 AGRA                             4
4 CIB (one for fd arty rep)         5
5 CIB (one for fd arty rep)         5
6 CIB (one for fd arty rep)         5
'G' 2 Cdn Inf Div                   1
RCA 4 Cdn Armd Div                  1
RCA 2 Cdn Corps                     1
War Diary                           1
File                                1

## Page 338

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23 0910 A/A

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV                    SECRET

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 4         22 OCT 44

(ALL PREVIOUS TASK TABLES ARE CANCELLED)

1.     Task          Map Ref        Ht(m)    Axis(degs)    Remarks

       DF(SOS) 42    5710 1830        0         360        Bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
       DF  43        5585 1700        0         360
       DF  44        5771 1533        0         215
xx     DF  50        6084 2167        0         295
xx     DF  51        5615 2018        0         220
       DF(SOS) 52    5882 2076        0         330        Bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
       DF  53        5779 2045        0         265
       DF  54        6080 2012        0         345
xx     DF  55        6008 2122        0         305
       DF  56        5712 1932        0         270
       DF  57        5712 1832        0         180
x      DF  58        5688 2025        0         175
x      DF(SOS) 59   5975 2070        0         310        Bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
       DF(SOS) 60   6248 2030        0         360        Two btys 4 Cdn Fd Regt
       DF(SOS) 61   6374 2024        0          -         One bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt
       DF  62        6270 2030       10         355
x      DF  63        6428 2080       15          -
       DF  64        6327 2028        0          30
       DF  70        6623 1782       20          85
       DF  71        6580 1851       20         360
x      DF  72        6528 1860       20          35
x      DF  76        6260 2070       10          50
       DF  77        6085 2005        0         250
x      DF  78        6092 2080        0         270
       DF(SOS) 79   6215 2090       10         360        One bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt
xx     DF  83        6620 1980       10           5
       DF  84        6510 2025       20          35
x      DF  81        6565 1945       20          45
x      DF 1050       5968 2058        0         350
x      DF  91        6734 1760       21          70
x      DF  92        6770 1796       21         350
x      DF  93        6820 1780       22         110

HAA TO ENGAGE TASKS MARKED xx ONLY WHEN CALLED FOR.
MEDS TO ENGAGE TASKS MARKED x and xx ONLY WHEN CALLED FOR.
FD TO ENGAGE ALL TASKS.

                              E J Paar  len  Capt
                         for  T (M Monzon) Maj
DISTRIBUTION                  BMRA  2 Cdn Inf Div

4 Cdn Fd Regt          10
5 Cdn Fd Regt          10
6 Cdn Fd Regt          10
118 HAA Regt           10
59 AGRA                 4
4 CIB(Arty Rep)         5
5 CIB(Arty Rep)         5
6 CIB(Arty Rep)         5
G 2 Cdn Inf Div         1
RCA 4 Cdn Armd Div      1
RCA 2 Cdn Corps         1
War Diary               1
File                    1

## Page 339

RGA 2 CDN INF DIV

Fire Plan in Sp Calg Highrs

SECRET
Copy No 47
23 Oct 44

Ref maps: Sheet 23 NE

1/25,000

1. Allotment and Control

In direct sp:
5 Cdn Fd Regt
Sec A Flt 660 Sqn Air OP

In sp:
7 Cdn Med Regt

On call:
4 Cdn Fd Regt
6 Cdn Fd Regt

Note: 6 Cdn Inf Bde will have first call on 6 Cdn Fd Regt and one bty 7 Cdn Med Regt in case of counter attacks on 6 Cdn Inf Bde front.

2. Reps and Ops

From 5 Cdn Fd Regt - as arranged by CO 5 Cdn Fd Regt.

From 7 Cdn Med Regt - one COs rep to report 5 Bde HQ 1000 hrs 23 Oct 44.

3. Fire Plan Traces and Task Tables - see Appx "A", "B", "C" att.

4. H hour - to be notified later. (NOT before 1200 hrs 23 Oct 44)

5. Ack.

( K Monzon) Maj
BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

| | Copy No | Appx A | Appx B | Appx C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cdn Fd Regt | 1 - 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 5 Cdn Fd Regt | 11 - 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 Cdn Fd Regt | 21 - 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 59 AGRA | 31 - 39 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| A Flt 660 Sqn Air OP | 40 - 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 5 Cdn Inf Bde (incl one for each of arty reps at Bde and Bn) | 45 - 55 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 6 Cdn Inf Bde (incl one for CO 6 Cdn Fd Regt) | 56 - 57 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| G 2 Cdn Inf Div | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RCA 2 Cdn Corps | 59 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CRA | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| War Diary | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| File | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 |

## Page 340

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV
BARRAGE TRACE
Issued with RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Fire Plan
in 3A CALG HIGNRS

SECRET

APPX A

Copy No
Date Oct 23/44

Ref Map -
Sheet - 23 NE
Scale - 1/25000

[diagram of barrage boxes with labels including REAR, A, FIG, H. PLUM, and various letter/number markings]

<table>
<tr>
<th>Code</th>
<th>Barrage Line</th>
<th>Timings 5 Fd Regt</th>
<th>Timings 5 Fd Regt</th>
<th>Rate</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>REAR</td>
<td>A<br>B<br>C<br>D<br>E<br>F<br>G</td>
<td>H to H + 4m<br>H + 4 to H + 1m<br>H + 10 to H + 16<br>H + 16 to H + 22<br>H + 22 to H + 28<br>H + 30 to H + 30<br>H + 30 to H + 34</td>
<td></td>
<td>Very slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLUM</td>
<td>H<br>I<br>J<br>K<br>L</td>
<td></td>
<td>H + 7 to H + 11<br>H + 11 to H + 15<br>H + 15 to H + 19<br>H + 19 to H + 23<br>H + 21 to H + 27</td>
<td>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GUN ME</td>
<td>M<br>N<br>O<br>P<br>Q<br>R</td>
<td></td>
<td>H + 26 to H + 32<br>H + 32 to H + 38<br>H + 35 to H + 40<br>H + 40 to H + 44<br>H + 44 to H + 48<br>H + 48 to H + 52</td>
<td>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIG</td>
<td>S<br>T<br>U<br>V<br>W</td>
<td>H to H A<br>H + 4 to H + 8<br>H + 8 to H + 12<br>H + 12 to H + 15<br>H + 15 to H + 20</td>
<td></td>
<td>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow<br>Slow</td>
<td>This barrage to be fired ONLY when called for. H hour for this barrage will be notified by CRAs rep.</td>
</tr>
</table>

Num Refs
A  5825 2107  1 m
B  5747 2076  1er
C  5816 2125  1 m
D  5742 2093  2 m
E  5921 2020  1 m
F  5879 2031  2 m
G  5946 1065  1 w
H  5853 2048  1 m
I  6041 2142  3 m
J  5938 2084  1 m
K  6018 2121  2 m
L  5912 2015  1 m
M  5950 2180  3 m
W  5805 2125  1 m
O  5929 2138
5001 1148

Barrage

Amn - D.A.  4, 5 Cdn Fd Regts
One bty superimposed 150 yds throughout
One bty superimposed 300 yds throughout

## Page 341

APPX "C" RCA 2 CDN INF DIV

Fire Plan Programme

Issued with RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Fire Plan H Sp Calg Highrs

Ref Maps 57
Sheets- 23 NR & SE
Scale - 1/25000

SECRET
Copy No -
Date - 20/[?]

[Diagram with grid lines and numerical annotations: 22, 65, 840, 842, 281, 280, 259, 258, 253, 59A, and other partial numbers]

## Page 342

RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div

Time Programme and Concs on Call
issued with Fire Plan in sp Calg Highrs

SECRET
Appx "B"
23 Oct 44

1. TIME PROGRAMME

<table>
<tr>
<th colspan="2">Time</th>
<th colspan="3">M L Tasks</th>
<th colspan="2">7 Med</th>
<th>Amn</th>
<th colspan="2">Rate</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>From</th>
<th>To</th>
<th>4 Fd</th>
<th>5 Fd</th>
<th>6 Fd</th>
<th>Bty</th>
<th>Bty</th>
<th></th>
<th>Fd</th>
<th>Med</th>
<th></th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H - 20</td>
<td>H - 7</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>238</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>ME Fd rects one gun per tp smk</td>
<td>Slow</td>
<td>Very Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H - 6</td>
<td>H - 3</td>
<td>239</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>HE</td>
<td>Normal</td>
<td>Very Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H - 3</td>
<td>H - 1</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>246</td>
<td>241</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>HE</td>
<td>Normal</td>
<td>Very Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H</td>
<td>H + 5</td>
<td></td>
<td>244</td>
<td>243</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>HE</td>
<td>Normal</td>
<td>Very Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>H + 5</td>
<td>H + 82</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>233</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>HE</td>
<td>Normal</td>
<td>Very Slow</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

2. Map Refs of ML Tasks

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>HT(m)</th>
<th>Axis(degs)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 233</td>
<td>5615 2018</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 235</td>
<td>6088 2176</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 236</td>
<td>5634 1952</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 237</td>
<td>5689 2042</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>265</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 238</td>
<td>5650 2019</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 246</td>
<td>5932 2123</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 239</td>
<td>5708 2073</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 240</td>
<td>5749 2085</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LL 241</td>
<td>5792 2100</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LL 242</td>
<td>5840 2115</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LL 243</td>
<td>5985 2089</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 244</td>
<td>6069 2123</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ML 245</td>
<td>5928 2049</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
</table>

## Page 343

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25/500A I 25
Logged 351410 A...
...n.a.

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 5 24 Oct 44

(ALL PREVIOUS TASK TABLES ARE CANCELLED)

1.

| Task | Map Ref | Ht(m) | Axle(doys) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF(SOS) 11 | 5461 1895 | 0 | - | One Bty 4 Fd |
| DF 12 | 5365 1855 | 0 | - | |
| DF 13 | 5434 1783 | 0 | - | |
| x DF(SOS) 21 | 5431 1960 | 0 | - | One Bty 7 Med One Bty 4 Fd |
| x DF 22 | 5414 1960 | 0 | - | |
| x DF 24 | 5313 2075 | 0 | - | |
| x DF 31— | 6145 2234 | 13 | 360 | |
| DF 32— | 6196 2215 | 10 | conc | |
| x DF 33— | 6240 2238 | 18 | 10 | |
| x DF 40— | 6348 2270 | 17 | 20 | |
| x DF 41— | 6319 2245 | 18 | 350 | |
| x DF(SOS)43— | 6220 2239 | 13 | 360 | 2 Btys 5 Fd |
| DF 50— | 6143 2181 | 3 | 360 | |
| x DF 51— | 6109 2234 | 3 | 325 | |
| DF(SOS) 60— | 6220 2222 | 0 | 315 | One Bty 4 Fd |
| x DF 61 | 6296 2306 | 16 | 5 | |
| DF 62— | 6296 2230 | 18 | 360 | |
| x DF 63— | 6224 2300 | 6 | 5 | |
| DF(SOS) 80— | 6335 2215 | 20 | 350 | One Bty 5 Fd |
| DF 81— | 6390 2210 | 20 | 360 | |
| x DF 82— | 6450 2190 | 15 | 50 | |
| x DF 83— | 6405 2325 | 20 | 355 | |

LEDS TO ENGAGE TASKS MARKED x ONLY.

E J Radin [signature] Col
@. Wonzon) Major
for BLRA 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt 10
5 Cdn Fd Regt 10
6 Cdn Fd Regt 10
118 HAA Regt 10
59 AGRA 8
4 CIB(Arty Rep) 5
5 CIB(Arty Rep) 5
6 CIB(Arty Rep) 5
G 2 Cdn Inf Div 1
RCA 4 Cdn Armd Div 1
ROA2 Cdn Corps 1
War Diary 1
File 1

## Page 344

Page 1
Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)
Serial No.
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

........................(Unit.) For Week Ending........................

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) No. | Any Specific Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels | 1 | 1 | | | |
| Majors | 5 | 3 | | 2 | |
| Captains | 13 | 13 | | | |
| Lieutenants | 19 | 14 | | 5 | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | | |
| Quartermasters | | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | | |
| TOTALS | 38 | 31 | | 7 | |

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | B McHennyue | Calg Highrs | 4 oct | x - 4 Lent |
| Lieut | A M lane Donald | Calg Highrs | 5 oct | x - 4 Lent |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duty A/capt | H S Pearson | Calg Highrs | 2 oct | X - 3 Lent wounded |
| Lieut | A M lane Donald | Calg Highrs | 9 oct | " |
| Lieut | C Douglas | Calg Highrs | 5 oct | x x |
| Lieut | E A Crommie | Calg Highrs | 2 oct | " " |
| Lieuts | H V Williamson | Calg Highrs | 23 oct | " " " |

........................(UNIT) week-ending........................A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | J Campbell | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | F H Burden | | " " |
| A/Major | W O Kearns | | " " |

---

Page 2
Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (5171)
Serial No.

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS**

Unit 1st Calg Highrs CA(O) For Week Ending 28 Oct 44

**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.**

**(i) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS 1st RFTS. (Total to agree with column 3 of Part A).**

| 1 | 2 Personal Number | 3 Substantive Rank | 4 Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | 5 Name and Initials | 6 Parent Corps or Regiment | 7 Date taken on strength Unit | 8 Whether present with Unit | 9 Appointment held | 10 Date Assumed present Appointment | 11 Remarks including how employed if absent from unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | | Lieut col | C J Anstruther-holm | Calg Highrs | | Yes | C O | | |
| 2 | | | | R J Callins | Calg Highrs | | Yes | 2 in c Rann | | |
| 3 | | | | B McHennyue | Calg Highrs | | Yes | Roy A/c | | |
| 4 | | | A/Major | de Fa/Mayor G Robotham | Calo Highrs | | Yes | Roy A/c | | |
| 5 | | | | H L Clarke | | | | | | |
| 6 | | | | J Smith | Calg | | | | | |
| 7 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 8 | | | | D Hopwood | Calg Highrs | | | Io an d | | |
| 9 | | | | A P Magnus | RCAMC | | Yes | P M O | | |
| 10 | | | | R Hollinmon | Calg Highrs | | | | | |
| 11 | | | | W Lucker | Calg + H | | Yes | Roy A/c d | | |
| 12 | | | | J Harrowatt | Calg A Ghes | | Yes | 2 io c | | |
| 13 | | | | V J Scott | A/c Highrs | | Yes | Roy A/c d | | |
| 14 | | | A/Capt | A A Browne | R C Signals | | | A/O | | |
| 15 | | | | S B Woolof | Calg Highrs | | Yes | Roy A/c d | | |
| 16 | | | A Roy | | Calg Highrs | | | | | |
| 17 | | | A/Capt | P C Irwin le | A/c Highrs | | Yes | Int Off | | |
| 18 | | | | A R Boden | Calg Highrs | | | | | |
| 19 | | | | J Gooding | C A Highrs | | | A/3ch | | |
| 20 | | | | P Fored J | Calg Highrs | | Yes | 1 io | | |
| 21 | | | | P Long | Calg Highrs | | Yes | P Off | | |
| 22 | | | | J Holley | Calg Highrs | | | P Off | | |
| 23 | | | | | A/c Highrs | | | | | |
| 24 | | | | W E Ryland | A/c Highrs | | | P Off | | |
| 25 | | | | | A/c Highrs | | | | | |
| 26 | | | | J W Moffat J | Calg Highrs | | Yes | P Off | | |
| 27 | | | | J H Wilson | Calg Highrs | | Yes | 1 Io T/Off | | |
| 28 | | | | H C Hemming | Calg Highrs | | Yes | Io A/c | | |
| 29 | | | | J Irloy J | Cals Highrs | | Yes | P Off | | |
| 30 | | | | W S Willes | RCIC | | Yes | 2 rt | | |
| 31 | | | | A M lane Donald | Calg Highrs | | Yes | P Off | | |
| 32 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 33 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 34 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 35 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 36 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 37 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 38 | | | | | | | | | | |

**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E. LESS 1st RFTS.**

| Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | A/capt | J H R Perry | 3 Cdn A/B Wksh t | | Calg Rebn Ctre |
| | Signmn | E J Lamaster | 3 Ens Ins Div | | |

27 Oct 44
(Date of Despatch.)

[Signature] Capt
5 Cdn Infy Bde
(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

(Unit) For Week Ending

PART A—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.

PART B—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.

(i) Officers JOINED during week

(ii) Officers QUITTED during week

PART C—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REGISTERED

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[Right page - mirrored/reversed text visible through paper:]

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS

For Week Ending

PART B—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS
(i) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS (a) REFS. (Refer to notes with column 5 of Part A)

(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E. LESS (a) REFS.

[Red handwritten text:]
5- page

(Date & Signature)

(Commanding Officer)

(Date, Rank, and Name [illegible])

## Page 346

Page 1
Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (S171) (Pads of 52)
Serial No.
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

Dalg Hyp.

..............................(Unit.) For Week Ending........ 6oes 44

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| Ranks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Estab No. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus as W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) No. | Any Specific Qualifications |
| Lieut.-Colonels | | 1 | 1 | | |
| Majors | | 5 13 | 2 14 | 1 | |
| Captains | | 19 | 18 | | 1 |
| Lieutenants | | | | | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | | |
| Quartermasters | | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 28 | 29 | 1 | 1 |

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | S M Clement | Calg Highrs | 4/1/44 | |
| " | A J medhurst | " | " | |
| " | L H Opeummel | " | " | |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | J B Craddock | 7 Syn | 30/9/44 | R/at Wounded |
| " | Va Daney | " | " | " Wounded |

..............................(UNIT) week-ending........................A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40 P & S/2454 (S171)
Serial No.

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS**

Unit.................
**PART D.—NOMIN**
**(i) OFFICERS ON ST**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel Number | Substantive or Temporary | Hi... | | |

**T SDT NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH**

| Rank | Name | Corps | Apt | Present with unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut-Col. | D.G. MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes |
| Major | F.R. Baker | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| Major | B. Mackenzie | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| Capt. (A/Major) | S.G. Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 i/c | Yes |
| Capt. (A/major) | R.L. Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| Capt. (A/major) | . Kearns | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| Capt. | F.H. Clarke | Calg Highrs | 2 i/c Coy | Yes |
| Capt. | G.W. Lors | Calg Highrs | Adjt | Yes |
| Capt. | R. Gordon | Calg Highrs | T.O. | Yes |
| Capt. | W.T. Heyland | Calg Highrs | Pl/c Coy | Yes |
| Capt. | R.F. Higgin- | R.C.A.P.C. | Bar | Yes |
| Capt. | D.R. Harrison | Calg Highrs | Carriers | Yes |
| Capt. | W.W. Lasher | Calg Highrs | C 1/c Coy | Yes |
| Capt. | W.J. Macdonell | Calg Highrs | A.M. | Yes |
| Capt. | G. Stott | Calg Highrs | A/Tk Offr | Yes |
| Capt. | Tennant | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| Capt. | A.F. Turnbull | Calg Highrs | A.D. | Yes |
| Capt. | G.B. Good | Calg Highrs | . Comd | Yes |
| A/Capt. | R.J. Terfost | Calg Highrs | Mrtr Offr | Yes |
| A/Capt. | R.C. Porter | Calg Highrs | B 1/c Coy | Yes |
| Lieut. | H.A. Anderson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | F.R. Bacon | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | A.J. Brady | Calg Highrs | B 1/c A/Tk | Yes |
| Lieut. | L.J. Ford | Calg Highrs | A.D. | Yes |
| Lieut. | R.G. Holmgren | Calg Highrs | . L. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | . Keller | Calg Highrs | . L. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | L.G. Lasell, | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | P.M. LaFleur | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | R.G.M. Munro | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | R.M. MacKenzie | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | A.J. Medhurst | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | M. Moore | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | P.J. McElnerry | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | Yes |
| Lieut. | W.J.R. Pearrse | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | L.H. Pfriemer | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | D.R. Reller | Calg Highrs | Scout Offr | Yes |
| Lieut. | R. Relay | Calg Highrs | Pl. Comd | Yes |
| Lieut. | W.S. Willis | R.C.C.S. | Sig Offr | Yes |

ATTACHED

| | Rank | Name | Corps | Apt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | H/Capt. | J.H.R. Percy | S Als | w.e.f. 18 Mar 43 | |
| 2. | Supr. | C.J. Lennan | S Aux Ser | w.e.f. 9 Jan 44 | |

| Substantive Rank | Higher A... Temporary if he... |
|---|---|
| | |

6 ...............................(Date of Despatch.)
...............................(Signature of Commander.)

S ...............................(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)
5 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 347

Page 1

Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)
Serial No.......................
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

................................(Unit.) For Week Ending ....6 Oct 44....

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) |
| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels | | 1 | 1 | | |
| Majors | | 5 | 5 | | |
| Captains | | 13 | 14 | 1 | |
| Lieutenants | | 19 | 19 | | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | 1 | |
| Quartermasters | | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | | |
| TOTALS | | 38 | 39 | 1 | 1 |

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | S M | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Units from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | Coy Ren | 30/9/44 | |
| " | A J | Medhunat | " | " | |
| " | L H | Openinnol | " | " | |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | L R | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| " | J B | Broadhoop | " J Syn | 30/9/44 | K/a |
| " | 9 a | Panay | " | " | Wounded |
| | | | " | " | Wounded |

.................................(UNIT) week-ending ................A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40 P & S/2434 (5173)
Serial No.......................

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS**

Unit....................... For Week Ending ....6 Oct 44....

**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.**

**(i) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS 1st RFTS. (Total to agree with column 3 of Part A.)**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E. LESS 1st RFTS.**

| Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | 1 |
| | | | | | |
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6 .................................(Date of Despatch.) (Signature of Commander.)

5 .................................(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)
5 Can Inf Bde

## Page 348

In lieu of AFW 3008(Revised)

Page 1

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS

The Calg Highrs CA(O) for week ending 14 Oct 44.

Part A - Strength, Surplus of Reinforcements Required

<table>
<tr><th>Ranks</th><th>W.E.</th><th>Strength counting against W.E.</th><th>Surplus</th><th>Reinforcements Required</th></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut-Col.</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Majors.</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td></td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Capts.</td><td>13</td><td>12</td><td></td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieuts.</td><td>19</td><td>12</td><td></td><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><td>TOTALS</td><td>35</td><td>23</td><td></td><td>10</td></tr>
</table>

Part B - Particulars of Officers Joined or Quitted During Week.

(1) Officers Joined during week

NIL

(11) Officers Quitted during week

<table>
<tr><th>Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Regt.</th><th>Date</th><th>Cause</th></tr>
<tr><td>Major</td><td>E. McKenzie</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Capt(A/Major)</td><td>D.G. Veemns</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Capt.</td><td>R.C. Porter</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>10 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Capt.</td><td>M. Tennant</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>8 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>J.A. Anderson</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Killed in Action.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>P.M. LaFleur</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>10 Oct</td><td>Died of Wounds.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>H.M. Holmgren</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>R.C.A. Munro</td><td>Calg Highr s</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>A.J. Madhurst</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>9 Oct</td><td>Wounded</td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut.</td><td>E.S. Moore</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>5 Oct</td><td>Sick.</td></tr>
</table>

Part C - Description of Officers whose return to the Unit is Particularly Requested.

<table>
<tr><th>Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Regt</th><th>Remarks</th></tr>
<tr><td>Major.</td><td>J. Campbell</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>K-3 list.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Capt.</td><td>E.L. Teagle</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>K-3 list.</td></tr>
</table>

FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS

Part D - Nominal Roll of Officers on Strength.

<table>
<tr><th>No.</th><th>Rank</th><th>Name</th><th>Regt.</th><th>Appointment</th><th>With Unit.</th></tr>
<tr><td>1.</td><td>Lieut-Col.</td><td>D.G. MacLauchlan</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>C.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>2.</td><td>Major.</td><td>R.L. Ellis</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>2 I/c</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>3.</td><td>Major.</td><td>F.E. Baker</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Coy Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>4.</td><td>Major.</td><td>S.C. Robinson</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Coy Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>5.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>F.H. Clarke</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>2 1/c Coy.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>6.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>C.W. Dore</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Adjutant</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>7.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>R. Gordon</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>T.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>8.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>W.M. Heyland</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>2 1/c Coy.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>9.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>D.A. Harrison</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Carrier Offr.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>10.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>W.P. Higgins</td><td>R.C.A.M.C.</td><td>P.M.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>11.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>. Lashore</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>2 I/c Coy.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>12.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>A.J.J. Macdonell</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>. M.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>13.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>O.V. Stott</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Coy. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>14.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>A.M. Turnbull</td><td>R.C.A.M.C.</td><td>M.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>15.</td><td>COCapt.</td><td>G.R. Wood</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Coy Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>16.</td><td>Lieut(A/Capt)</td><td>M.J. Kerfoot</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Mortar Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>17.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>.A. Bacon</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>2 I/c Carriers</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>18.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>P.J. Coady</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>A/Tk</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>19.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>. Ford</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>I.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>20.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>A. Keller</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pl. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>21.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.C. Magell</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>22.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>W.A. MacDonald</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pl. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>23.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>F.J. McKinstry</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pioneer Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>24.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>F.J.S. Pearson</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pl. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>25.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.H. Afriamer</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pl. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>26.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>G.H. Sellar</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Pl. Comd</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>27.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>Soley</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>Scout Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>28.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>W.S. Wills</td><td>R.C.C.S.</td><td>S.O.</td><td>Yes.</td></tr>
</table>

ATTACHED OFFICERS

H/Capt. J.N.R. Awrey 5 Cdn. Inf. Bde. W.e.f. 16 Mar 43.
Supervisor S.J. Lannan 5 Aux Services. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44.

13 Oct 44. A Were Cpt

Map Ref________________ The Calgary Highlanders

Sheet________________ 5 Cdn. Inf. Bde.

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(Page 1) Army Form W.3000E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

Unit. For week ending

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

| 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
| W.Os. Class I. | | | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | | | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | | | | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | | | | |
| Corporals | | | | |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | | | | |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | | | | |
| | | | | |
| TOTALS | | | * | * |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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Unit Week ending 19 A.F.W.3000E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3000E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M. Ss./Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M. Ss./Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concreters .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks .. .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. .. (Wheeled) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Mechanics .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons .. .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Signallers Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Date of Despatch

*Signature of Commander.*

*Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.*

## Page 350

Page 1
Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2464 (S171) (Pads of 52)
Serial No._______
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

______(Unit.) For Week Ending______

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) |
| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |

Lieut.-Colonels 1 1
Majors 5 2 3
Captains 13 14 1
Lieutenants 19 17 .. 1 aitta officers
2nd Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers

TOTALS 38 34 1 4

*Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).*

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | E.E. Hengle | Calg Highrs | 19 oct | x 4 Lnd |
| Lieut | J. Hory | " | 10 oct | x 4 Lnd |
| Lieut | J.G. Bolstad | " | 19 oct | x 4 Lnd |
| Lieut | W.E.J. Lefroy | " | 19 Oct | x 4 Lnd |
| Lieut | W.L. Lyster | " | 1940 | x 4 Lnd |
| Lieut | A.C. Stormin | " | x | x 4 Lnd |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | T.H. Baker | Calg Highrs | 10 Oct | Sick |

(UNIT) week-ending_____________ A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | D. Campbell | Calg Highrs | ? |
| Major | T.H. Baker | " | ? |
| Major | B. Mc. Kenzie | " | ? |
| Major | W.A. Kearns | " | ? |

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Page 2
Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40 P & S/2464 (S171)
Serial No._______

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS**

Unit _11 Cela Highrs_ For Week Ending _21 Oct 44_

**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.**

**(I) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS 1st RFTS. (Total to agree with column 3 of Part A).**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Personal Number | Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Parent Corps or Regiment | Date taken on strength | Whether present with Unit | Appointment held | Date Assumed present Appointment | Remarks including how employed if absent from unit |
| 1 | | | | C.J. Macdonald | Calg Highrs | | Yes | C.O | | |
| 2 | | Capt | | Everitt Killers | " | | Yes | 2 i.c | | |
| 3 | | Capt | | J.A.B. Robinson | " | | Yes | | | coylwid |
| 4 | | | | J.H. Clarke | " | | | | | |
| 5 | | | | C.W. Gore | " | | | | | |
| 6 | | | | A. Burdton | " | | | | | F.B |
| 7 | | | | W.H. Hogland | " | | | | | |
| 8 | | Col | | R.P. Hynes | R.C.A.P.C | | | | | |
| 9 | | | | S.R. Hallman | Calg Highrs | | | | | |
| 10 | | | | C.W. Dawber | " | | | | | |
| 11 | | | | A. Macdonnell | " | | | | | |
| 12 | | | | G.P. Stott | " | | | | | |
| 13 | | | | A.B. Turnbull | R.C.A.M.C | | | | | |
| 14 | | | | J.B. Wright | Calg Highrs | | | | | |
| 15 | | | Lieut | J.B. Warford | " | | | | | |
| 16 | | | | H.A. Hoj | " | | | | | |
| 17 | | Lieut | Lieut | C.K. Tangle | " | | | | | |
| 18 | | | | R.R. Brown | " | | | | | |
| 19 | | | | C.T.P. Casady | " | | | | | |
| 20 | | | | C.T.P. Jones | " | | | | | |
| 21 | | | | J. May | " | | | | | |
| 22 | | | | A. Keller | " | | | | | |
| 23 | | | | W.C. Hedley | " | | | | | |
| 24 | | | | W.L. Angela | " | | | | | |
| 25 | | | | W.L. Angela | " | | | | | |
| 26 | | | | A.R. Mc. Connell | " | | | | | |
| 27 | | | | J. Hen neting | " | | | | | |
| 28 | | | | J.G. Imphat | " | | | | | |
| 29 | | | | G.R. Jorusman | " | | | | | |
| 30 | | | | S.H. Heller | " | | | | | |
| 31 | | | | A.C. Storming | " | | | | | |
| 32 | | | | R. | " | | | | | |
| 33 | | | | | " | | | | | |
| 34 | | | | W.J. Wells | R.C.C.S | | | | | S.O |
| 35 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 36 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 37 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 38 | | | | | | | | | | |

**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E. LESS 1st RFTS.**

| Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | | J.H.R. Percy | 5 Bde | 16 Jan 43 | |
| Capt | | C.J. Handman | 5 Sunkin | 9 Jan 44 | |

20 Oct 44
(Date of Despatch.)

________________________________ (Signature of Commander.)

5 Cdn Inf Bde
(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.

alg Regt Unit. For week ending 6 Oct *(Repeat of Part D)*

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

<table>
<tr>
<th>1.<br>Rank or Appointment.</th>
<th>2.<br>W.E. less 1st Rfts.</th>
<th>3.<br>Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts.</th>
<th>4.<br>Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts.</th>
<th>5.<br>Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W.Os. Class I.</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W.Os. Class II.</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Staff Serjeants</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Serjeants</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corporals</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>~~</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc.</td>
<td>685</td>
<td>629</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>~~79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Buglers, Trumpeters, etc.</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOTALS</td>
<td>817</td>
<td>735</td>
<td>* 24</td>
<td>* 106</td>
</tr>
</table>

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

<table>
<tr>
<th>Rank or Appointment.</th>
<th>Unit and Corps to which they belong.</th>
<th>Rank or Appointment.</th>
<th>Unit and Corps to which they belong.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3 ORs</td>
<td>R Sco Sugs</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1 OR</td>
<td>5 Auc Sel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1 R</td>
<td>5 Educ Sel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

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Unit Week ending 19 *A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)*

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

<table>
<tr>
<th>Army No.</th>
<th>Rank.</th>
<th>Name and Initials.</th>
<th>Regiment or Corps.</th>
<th>Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known).</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

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Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 1d Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** Secret

<table>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC.</th>
<th colspan="7">SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.</th>
<th colspan="7">REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.</th>
<th rowspan="2">REMARKS.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>W.Os. Class I.</th>
<th>W.Os. Class II.</th>
<th>C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants.</th>
<th>Staff Serjeants.</th>
<th>Serjeants.</th>
<th>Corporals.</th>
<th>Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Buglers etc.</th>
<th>TOTAL</th>
<th>W.Os. Class I.</th>
<th>W.Os. Class II.</th>
<th>C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants.</th>
<th>Staff Serjeants.</th>
<th>Serjeants.</th>
<th>Corporals.</th>
<th>Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Buglers etc.</th>
<th>TOTAL</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blacksmiths Bro. Yz.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boot Repairers . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2 7</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bricklayers . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1 2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carpenters and Joiners</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carrier Personnel . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Concreters . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cooks . . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>16 5</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chiropody Orderlies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clerks . . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drivers I.C. (Tracked)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>. . (Wheeled) . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>5050</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>. . (M/Cyclists)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Mechanics . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4250</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>8</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Operators . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Electricians . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Equipment Repairers</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1 4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Farrier Bro. Patter.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1 1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fitters, M.V. . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2 5</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Masons . . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1 1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mortar Personnel . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Motor Mechanics . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2 4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Painters and Decorators</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plumbers and Pipe Fitters</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>6 6</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Push Cycle Repairers</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saddlers . . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Signallers . . . .<br>Storemen I & D (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>35 55<br>3 57</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tailors . . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bropemen</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>2078</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welder</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>21</td>
<td>24</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1079</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
</table>

Date of Despatch 6 Oct Signature of Commander.
793
08 5 Can Inf Bde
765 650 761

Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

## Page 352

(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

The Calg Highrs Unit. For week ending 19 Oct 44

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.** Secret

| 1. Rank or Appointment. | 2. W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 3. Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 4. Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 5. Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.Os. Class I. | 1 | | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 39 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Corporals | 13 | 59 | | 1 4 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 6 85 | 6 44 | | 4 1 |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 8 1 7 | 7 6 5 | * 4 | * 5 6 |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 O1R | 5 and Bn | | |
| 1 O1R | Cdne Cpl | | |
| 3 O1R s | K Sugs | | |
| 1 O1R s | 5 Bde | | |

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Unit Week ending 19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | - | |

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The Calg Highrs Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

Secret For week ending 14 Oct 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

<table>
<tr>
<th rowspan="2">DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC.</th>
<th colspan="7">SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.</th>
<th colspan="7">REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.</th>
<th rowspan="2">REMARKS.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>W.Os. Class I.</th>
<th>C.Q.M.S. w Colour-Serjeants</th>
<th>Staff-Serjeants.</th>
<th>Serjeants.</th>
<th>Corporals.</th>
<th>Drivers, Garde-men, Fusiliers, Trumpeters.</th>
<th>TOTAL.</th>
<th>W.Os. Class I.</th>
<th>W.Os. Class II.</th>
<th>C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants.</th>
<th>Staff-Serjeants.</th>
<th>Serjeants.</th>
<th>Corporals.</th>
<th>Drivers, Garde-men, Fusiliers, Trumpeters.</th>
<th>TOTAL.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blacksmiths 3? m s s ?s</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boot Repairers</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>7</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bricklayers . .</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carpenters and Joiners . .</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carrier Personnel . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Concreters . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cooks . . . .</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>15</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chiropody Orderlies</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clerks . . . .</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>16</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drivers I.C. (Tracked)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>" " (Wheeled)</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>" " (M/Cyclists)</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Mechanics . .</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>49</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td></td>
<td>7</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Operators . .</td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Electricians . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Equipment Repairers . .</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Farriers . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fitters, M.V. . . . .</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>9</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Masons . . . .</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mortar Personnel</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Motor Mechanics . .</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Painters and Decorators . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plumbers and Pipe Fitters</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>6</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Push Cycle Repairers</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saddlers . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Signallers</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>32</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tailors . . . .</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brahmann</td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.</td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>37</td>
<td></td>
<td>5 2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Welders</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)</td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>29</td>
<td></td>
<td>3 3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>41</td>
<td></td>
<td>5 6</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

Date of Despatch 13 Oct 44

Signature of Commander.
5 Cdn Inf Bde
Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

## Page 353

(Page 1) Army Form W.3000E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

The Calg Highrs Unit. For week ending 21 Oct 44

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

| Rank or Appointment. | 1. W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 2. Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 3. Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 4. Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.Os. Class I. | | 1 | 1 | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 39 | 39 | 1 | |
| Corporals | 23 | 77 | | |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 671 | 29 | 40 |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 817 | 809 | * 32 | * 40 |

\* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 K Rgs | 5 Bde | | |
| 1 amy jolpan | 5 Amor Bn | | |
| 1 Cpl | Conn. Bn. | | |
| 1 Batmn | 5 Bde | | |

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Unit Week ending 19 A.F.W.3000E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g., present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

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The Calg Highrs Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3000E (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 21 Oct 44 Serial No.

Secret

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |
| **Specialists and Tradesmen** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths Hammers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers | 1 | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 9 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concretors Clect. | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks | 16 | 17 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks | 12 | 16 | | 1 | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| . . (Wheeled) | 50 | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| . . (M.Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Mechanics | 42 | 42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. | 5 | 10 | | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics | 2 | 9 | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Signallers (common T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 55 | 50 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | 5 | | | |
| | 3 | 5 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors | 1 | 2 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Wt. | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **Specialists and Tradesmen Not Specified Above.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **Non-Specialists and Non-Tradesmen.** | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 2 | 1 | 99 | 32 | | | | | | | | 40 | | |

Date of Despatch 20 Oct 44 Signature of Commander.

5 Cdn Inf Bde
Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

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RETURN OFRANCE [or similar heading - partially visible, reversed]

Part A [partially visible]

Part D [partially visible]

Handwritten numbers visible include:
447
342
743
817 D [or similar]

213
23
465.

767
969
325
407

135
289
5-5.4

25
187
69
48
8
4
1

101
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895
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131
881
117

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407

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## Page 355

(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No. *
*(Repeat at Part D.)*

1s Calg. Hughes Unit. For week ending 28 Oct 44

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
| W.Os. Class I. | 1 | 1 | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 8 | 2.. | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 37 | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Corporals | 72 | 69 | | 4 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 683 | 568 | 20 | 137 |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 817 | 696 | * 23 | * 144 |

\* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 5 Bde | | |
| 1 cum. Wpns | 5 Armd. Bde | | |
| 1 Cpl | Edm. Fuse | | |
| 1 Bowman | 5th Bde | | |

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Unit Week ending_____________ 19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |

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1s Calg. Hughes & Co. Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 28 Oct 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

<table>
<tr>
<th>DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESSES, ETC.</th>
<th colspan="7">SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.</th>
<th colspan="7">REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.</th>
<th>REMARKS.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blacksmiths . R...2a1oc.</td>
<td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boot Repairers</td>
<td>7</td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bricklayers</td>
<td>1</td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carpenters and Joiners</td>
<td>6</td><td>8</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carrier Personnel</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Concuters</b> Chmrl.</td>
<td></td><td>8</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cooks</td>
<td>16</td><td>17</td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chiropody Orderlies</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clerks</td>
<td>12</td><td>16</td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td>3</td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drivers I.C. (Tracked)</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>.. .. (Wheeled)</td>
<td>50</td><td>50</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>.. .. (M/Cyclists)</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Mechanics</td>
<td>12</td><td>2</td><td></td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driver Operators</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Electricians</td>
<td></td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Equipment Repairers</td>
<td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Farriers</b></td>
<td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fitters, M.V.</td>
<td>5</td><td>10</td><td></td><td></td><td>3</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Masons</td>
<td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mortar Personnel</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Motor Mechanics</td>
<td>3</td><td>7</td><td></td><td></td><td>5</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Painters and Decorators</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Plumbers and Pipe Fitters</b></td>
<td>6</td><td>6</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Push Cycle Repairers</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saddlers</td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Signallers</td>
<td>23</td><td>10</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>5</td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)</td>
<td>3</td><td>4</td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tailors</td>
<td>1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.</td>
<td>1</td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Non-Specialists and Non-Tradesmen.</td>
<td></td><td>2</td><td></td><td>2</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>111</td><td></td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)</td>
<td></td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>20</td><td>23</td><td></td><td></td>
<td></td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>137</td><td></td><td>144</td><td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

Date of Despatch 29 Oct 44

Signature of Commander.

Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

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FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS

Part A. Strength of Reinforcements today

**5** (large green numeral)

Handwritten numbers (right page, various positions):
619
1951
650
1
625
11
1151
171
8
639
563
535/3

Part B. Other Ranks detached in areas of W.B. (or the RID)

Part C. Do not include returns of this institution per date

Left page handwritten (red ink):
- Appt 5—
644

Left page handwritten (pencil):
644

Part D. Detail of places and classes of Supply or Reinforcements required, as shown in Part A.

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2 CDN C.M.O. STAFF
2 Cdn Inf Div

1700 hrs
20 Oct 44

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1. Definite decrease in enemy shelling was noted during this period. There was some slight activity lasting up to 192030 hrs.

2. Only 32 Shelrens were received.

3. Periods of activity were, 1600 hrs - 1630 hrs and 1930hrs - 2030 hrs.

4. Areas shelled included:

(a) Areas HONDSRIND sq 6316
(b) Sq 5920
(c) Area HOOGERHEIDE sq 6319
(d) Sq 5220

RETALIATION

5. Six bombards were carried out on v.ps :

6625 ON; 6223 MO; 6123 PT; 6122 OV; 6322 PS; 6417 OU

JW Smale Capt
(J.K. Smale) Cant. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

20 Oct 44

Amendment No 1 to H.B. List No 6

H.B. NO    MAP REF    HT(m)    ACC    NO/TYPE/CALIBRE    AXTS    REMARKS

Add Unfired

5417 OT    54671732    04    C    4/ra/-    Conc    AETS
5417 OU    54521768    00    C    2/-/-    270    Shelnlot 20 Oct

JW Smale Capt.
(J.K. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

Distribution

H.Q. R.C.A.    1    4 C.I.R.    4 ( 1 per Bn)
4 Fd    4    5 C.I.R.    4 ( 1 per Bn)
5 Fd    4    6 C.I.R.    4 ( 1 per Bn)
6 Fd    4    CRO 3 Div    1
1 Hy A.A.    4    CRO 4 Div    1
118 Hy A.A.    4    "A" Flt    1
CRO 2 Cdn Corps    1    War Diary    2
R.C.A. 2 Corps    1    File    2
"G" Ops    1    RA 49 Div    1
"G" Int    1    8 Recce    1
AETS    1    29 Recce    1
A SU    1

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2 CDN C.M.O. STAFF

2 Cdn Inf Div

SECRET

1700 hrs
20 Oct 44

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1. Very little activity reported during this period.

2. Only 7 Moreps were received.

3. Areas mortared included:-

(a) Area West of GROOT MEER sq 6617
(b) Area HOOGERHEIDE sq 6320
(c) Area MEIDUINEN sq 6416
(d) Area NEDERHEIDE sq 6420

RETALIATION

4. MOR 2289 bombarded Scale 2 - 4 Pd. 192325A

INFORMATION

5. It has been reported that hostile mortars were successfully engaged as Mike Targets during this xxxxx period. No Moreps were received by this office on any of this mortaring.

6. It has been reported that the S.S.R was heavily mortared today, and not one MOREP was received at this office to that effect.

(J.J. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

..................................................................

AMENDMENT NO 1 To T. M.I. No 14

<table>
<tr>
<th>No of Mortar</th>
<th>M.P. of centre of position</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>No/Type/ Calibre</th>
<th>Arc Axis in degrees</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2288</td>
<td>66731794</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>4 Pd. Regt.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2289</td>
<td>64982103</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>2/-/81mm</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Morens 19 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2290</td>
<td>61812100</td>
<td>03</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>4 Pd. Regt.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2291</td>
<td>618207</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>4 Pd. Regt.</td>
</tr>
</table>

(J.M. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div.

Distribution

W.O. R.C.A.          1          ASSU                    1
4 Fd. Regt.          4          4 C.I.R.               4 ( 1 per Bn )
5 Fd. Regt.          4          5 C.I.B.               4  "  "  "
6 Fd. Regt.          4          6 C.I.B.               4  "  "  "
1 Hy A.A.            4          8 Recce                 1
119 Hy A.A.          4          29 Recce                1
"C" Ops              1          CMO 3 Cdn Div           1
"G" Int              1          CMO 4 Cdn Div           1
APTS                 1          W.O. RCA 2 Corps        1
RA 49 Div            1          TRO 2 Corps             1
War Diary            2          File                    2
                                "A" Flt                 1

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1600 hrs.

2 CDN C.M.O. STAFF
2 Cdn Inf Div

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 211600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1. Enemy activity showed an increase over the previous period. Nine moreps were received.

NEW HOSTILE MORTAR LOCATIONS

2. MOR 2269 NE 200 (M.R. 629213) was active in that it was firing on M.R. 624200 at 202210A. This was reported as 81mm mortar.

3. MOR 2293 (M.R. 608216) was active during the morning of 21 Oct It was engaged by 25 pdrs but the fire did not seem to be effective so this Unit ordered a bombard by H.A.A. Air bursts.

4. The HUIJBERGEN sector (sq 6620) showed signs of activity again when a mortar was located at M.R. 66582020. This mortar had been firing on M.R. 645187 at 211255A.

RETALIATION

5. During the a/m period 4 bombards were carried out against Hostile Mortars:-

MOR 2269  NE 200     4 Fd Regt Scale 1
MOR 2293             1 Br. Hy. A.A. Scale 5
MOR 2294             6 Fd Regt Scale 3
MOR 2295             6 Fd Regt Scale 2

RJ Harrison H fr
(J.F. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amendment No 2 to F.M.L. No 14     21 Oct

<table>
<tr>
<th>No of Mortar</th>
<th>M.R. of centre of position</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>No/Type/ Calibre</th>
<th>Brg Axis in degrees</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADD:</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2292</td>
<td>59752070</td>
<td>02</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Rep by 5 Fd. 21 Oc</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2293</td>
<td>60802160</td>
<td>02</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Report by 5 Fd and Morens 21 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2295</td>
<td>66582020</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>-/9/81mm</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Morens, SSR 21 Oct</td>
</tr>
</table>

RJHarrison H fr
(J.K. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

Distribution as per summary 20 Oct 44

## Page 361

5 Bles

3 be
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JOUO

## Page 362

75.
22/m A0/

Caly
Jtelgn

2 CDN C.W.O. STAFF
2 Cdn Inf Div                    SECRET
                                 1600 hrs
COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT  2100 hrs.
for 24 hr period ended 211600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1. H.P. activity increased slightly over the previous period.
The enemy's artillery fire power appears to have decreased
considerably over the past ten days.

   Activity re-opened in the neck of the isthmus at 21130A
when a medium gun was reported active.

   Only 7 Shelreps were received.

NEW H.B. LOCATIONS

   2.  A new H.P. was located at 61452184 by shelplot.  This H.P.
w's active at 210830A and shelled W.P. 581158.  It was reported
to be medium fire.

   3.  Activity was reported at W.P. 672232 and this target
was engaged by a Field regt using the A'r OP.

   4.  The W.P. which was active in the neck of the BEVELAND
ISTHMUS was located at W.P. 546198, and W.P. 624182 was shelled
by this battery at 211130A.  It was difficult to obtain an
accurate location of this battery and it was thought that
target 5519 QM at W.P. 55121390 might be the battery causing
the trouble.  In any case, both positions were "dusted up"
to make neutralization certain.

RETALIATION

   5.  5 bombards were carried out:-

      6223 MO  NT 300  -  5 Fd regt Scale 1
      5920 QR          -  5 Fd regt Scale 2
      6121 QV          -  5 Fd regt Scale 2
      5519 QM West 800 -  5 Fd regt Scale 2
      5519 QM          -  5 Fd regt Scale 2

   6.  The following H.P.s were included in the H.P. task table
for the night of 20-21 Oct 44:-

      62702390, 62732250, 2022PP, 6123 PI, 6426 QF, 6625 QN


                                        R.A Hanm H p-
                                   (J.F. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
Distribution as per summary.           C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div
20 Oct 44

...............................................................................

                    Amendment No 2 to H.P. List No 6     21 Oct 44

H.P. NO    MAP REF    HT(m)    ACC    WO/FUSE/
                                      CALIBRE    AXIS    REMARKS

ADD: UNFIXED:

6121 QV    61452184    02      D      -/Med/-    Conc    Shelplot 21 Oct
                                                    R.A Hanm H p-
                                              (J.F. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
                                              C.M.O. 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 363

(44)
230910
B S Q

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.
2 Cdn Inf Div

STORTY

22 Oct 44
1700 hrs

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 221600h

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 Only a small amount of activity by enemy Mortars was reported during this period.

2 Ten Moreps were received.

3 Areas mortared included:-

sqs 6618, 6518, 6418, 6219.

RETALIATION

4 MOR 2273 was bombarded Scale 1

ENEMY MORTAR LIST

5 Amendment No 3 to E.M.L. No 14:-

ADD:-

MOR 2296 6286 2184 9 -/-/- 20 Der by 4 rd 21 Oct

Distribution as per summary of 20
Oct 44 plus G Int 2 Cdn Corps 1

[signature]
(J.K. Smith Capt RCA, CMO
2 Cdn Inf Div)

## Page 364

(95)
230910
OVQ

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.

2 Cdn Inf Div

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT
for 24 hr period ended 221800A

SECRET

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 Activity continued to be generally quiet during the a/m period.

2 12 shelrens were received.

3 The only active period reported was at 212180A when sq 6219
was shelled.

RETALIATION

4 Three bombards were carried out against H.P.s

6624 QW    6 Pd Scale 3
6520 QY    6 Pd Scale 3
6122 QY    118 HAA Scale 3

5 6222 QY was engaged by 4 Pd Scale 2 at 211915A

H.P.LIST

6 Amendment No 3 to H.P.List No 8

Add FIXED:-

6122 QY  6192 2214   18    A    -/-/-        conc        Rec by 5 Yd
                                                          21 Oct 44

Add UNFIXED:-

6624 QW  6657 2498   11    b    3/Pd/-        30         Shelled
                                  Frontage 300            21 Oct 44
6520 QY  6568 2080   25    b    -/Pd/-        350        Shelling
                                                          21 Oct 44
6222 QY  6240 2230 . 05    c    S.F.          conc       Report from
                                                          4 Pd 21 Oct 44

Distribution as per summary
of 20 Oct 44 plus G Int 2 Cdn Corps  L

.......J.K. Smale.......

(J.K. Smale  Capt RCA.
CMO 2 Cdn Inf Div)

## Page 365

ON HIS M. SERVICE
Imp.
De.

H.Q. 5 CDN. INF. BDE.
22 OCT 1944
1005.......hours
File No..........X B6/1-0

Distribution CC 1 B

| | Pass in | date | date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIG | | | |
| B/M | ✓ | | |
| BG | | | |
| IO | ✓ | | |
| TO | | | |
| LO A | | | |
| LO B | | | |
| LO C | | | |
| BL | | | |
| 3T | | | |
| ROOS | | | |
| SIGR | | | |
| I ✓ IL | | | |
| P.I. | | | |
| CON41 | | | |
| | | | |
| FILE | | | |

CMHQ 40:1
40/P & S/ 52 (4024)

G tele Sny 1316

89 G

## Page 366

CH 241410 01a

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.
2 Cdn Inf Div

SECRET
23 Oct 44
1700 hrs

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT

FOR period ended 231600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 A slight increase in activity was noticed during this period as compared with the previous period.

2 Period of greatest activity was from 231000A to 231130A.

3 32 shelrens were received.

4 Areas shelled included:-
(a) NEDERHEIDE sq 6120
(b) WOENSDRECHT sq 6119
(c) sq 6220
(d) HOOGERHEIDE sq 6219

RETALIATION

5 11 bombards were carried out against W.P.S.
6221 OO          6223 OR
6022 PP          6223 MO
6122 OV          6324 OO
6122 OV          6124 PN SOUTH 300
6121 OV SOUTH 400     6021 OK EAST 200
6121 OV

GENERAL

6 Since all W.P.s seem to be situated fairly close to our front (most of them within 5000 metres), and since the majority are reported as field guns, it can perhaps be assumed that they are, for the most part, infantry guns.

RJHansen 1r
for .............................
J.K. smale Capt RCA,
CMO 2 Cdn Inf Div

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.                    SECRET
2 Cdn Inf Div                     23 Oct 44
                                  1700 hrs

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT
for 24 hr period ended 231600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 A slight increase in activity was noticed during this period.
2 27 Morers were received.
3 Areas mortared included:-
     WEST of NEDERHEIDE in sq 6120, sq 6219, sq 6218, sq 5320.

RETALIATION
4 WOR 2295 was bombarded Scale 2. On three occasions mortars were bombarded with reference to a tgt on the W.P. List, and in these cases no new mortar tgts were listed. These bombards are included in the W.P. report.

RJHansen 1r
for .............................
J.K. smale Capt RCA
CMO, 2 Cdn Inf Div

Distribution as per Summary of
20 Oct 44

## Page 367

This page appears to be a reverse/back side of a document that is showing through from the other side (mirror image/bleed-through), along with some stamps and a label.

The visible elements include:

**Stamp (top right area):**
H.Q. 5 CDN. INF. BDE.

**Stamp text:**
hours
SECTIONOI

**Label (center):**
5th Inf Bde

**Stamp (below label):**
CMHQ 40:1
40/P & S/53 (4028)

**Distribution table (top left, mirror image):**
Distribution
| | F— A | — | nts |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIG | | | |
| B/M | | | |
| SC | | | |
| LO | | | |
| TO | | | |
| LO A | | | |
| LO A | | | |
| LO U | | | |
| SL | | | |
| ST | | | |
| RCSC | | | |
| SIGS | | | |
| D/FL | | | |
| P/Y | | | |
| CCM | | | |
| Ord SC | | | |
| FILE | | | |

**Handwritten margin notation:**
584

[Remainder of text is bleed-through from reverse side, shown in mirror image, not directly legible as original text on this side]

## Page 368

2 Cdn.C.C.O.S.

2 Cdn Inf Div

119
SECRET
1600 hrs
24 Oct 44

HOSTILE BATTERY LIST NO 7

This list cancels all previous lists which will be destroyed as SECRET WASTE.

<table>
<tr>
<th>H.B. NO</th>
<th>M.R.</th>
<th>Pt.(M)</th>
<th>No/Type/Cal.</th>
<th>Accy</th>
<th>Axis</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="7"><u>FIXED</u></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6223 WO</td>
<td>62402390</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4/Fd/105</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>AOP 12 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6328 ON</td>
<td>63862877</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>2/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>APIS 13 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6428 OO</td>
<td>64102831</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>APIS 13 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6427 OP</td>
<td>64052731</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>APIS 13 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6324 OQ</td>
<td>63502450</td>
<td>07</td>
<td>3 S.P.</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>APIS 13 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6423 QI</td>
<td>64712361</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>5 Fd Reg 17 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8124 PM</td>
<td>61552409</td>
<td>03</td>
<td>3/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>APIS 15 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6124 PM</td>
<td>61352431</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>1/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>APIS 15 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6325 PO</td>
<td>63442380</td>
<td>02</td>
<td>3/Fd/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>APIS 15 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6323 PP</td>
<td>63922382</td>
<td>02</td>
<td>3/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>APIS 15 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6322 PS</td>
<td>63902230</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>Reg by 4 Fd</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5122 QY</td>
<td>61922214</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Reg by 5 Fd 21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="7"><u>UNFIXED</u></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6322 MU</td>
<td>63052220</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>-/Fd/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>Shelplot</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5120 MV</td>
<td>51172050</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>-/Med/155</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>Shelplot</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6021 OK</td>
<td>60722185</td>
<td>00</td>
<td>-/Fd/88</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>Shelplot 13 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6122 OY<br>EEEO</td>
<td>61702250</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>AOP</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6223 OZ</td>
<td>62902330</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>AOP</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6221 PC</td>
<td>62602110</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4/Med/105</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW & Shelplot</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6022 PE</td>
<td>60892289</td>
<td>03</td>
<td>1/Fd/88</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>5 Fd Reg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6123 PI</td>
<td>61522338</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>Bty/Fd/88</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>AOP 15 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6323 OP</td>
<td>63702330</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>Int Summary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6426 QK</td>
<td>64402600</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>-/Fd/-</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>Shelplot 18 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6427 QL</td>
<td>64402790</td>
<td>08</td>
<td>8/Fd/105</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>320</td>
<td>Shelplot 18 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6221 QO</td>
<td>62502158</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>4 Fd 19 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6322 QQ</td>
<td>63502238</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>-/Fd/105</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>4 Fd 19 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6223 QR</td>
<td>62402340</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>-/-/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>4 Fd 19 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6121 QV</td>
<td>61452184</td>
<td>02</td>
<td>-/Med/-</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Shelplot 21 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6222 QZ</td>
<td>62402230</td>
<td>05</td>
<td>S.P.</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Conc</td>
<td>Report 21 Oct from 4 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
</table>

( J.W. Smale) Capt. R.C.A.
CMO 2 Cdn Inf Div

Distribution as per Summary
of 20 Oct 44

## Page 369

111A
2515m

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.
SECRET
2 Cdn Inf Div
24 Oct 44
1700 hrs

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 2 41600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 Mortars continued to be active during the a/m period.

2 4 Moreps were received during the a/m period.

3 Areas mortared included:-
Sqs 612 O, 6220.

RETALIATION

4 No retaliation could be carried out by this office ow ing to insufficient information re the active mortars.

5 A mortar target was engaged by the 6 rd Regt., scale 3 at MR 632235

ENEMY MORTAR LIST

6 Amendment No 4 to FMT No 14.

ADD:-
MOR 2297 6408 2324 18 -/-/- Engaged by 4 rd
23 Oct 44
MOR 2298 5420 2000 03 360 -/-/- Engaged by 6 rd
23 Oct 44
MOR 2299 6320 2350 05 -/-/- Engaged by 5 d
24 Oct 44

Distribution as per summary
dated 20 Oct 44

R.J.Harris Sgt
for J.V. Smale Capt T A
CWO 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 370

118 w 1000 B.

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.                    SECRET
2 Cdn Inf Div                     24 Oct 44
                                  1700 hrs

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 241600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1  There was little change in the activity as compared with
   the previous period.

2  13 Shelrens were received during the a/m period.

3  The greatest periods of activity were from 231800A to 231830A
   when area 588202 was shelled  from the neck of the BEVELAND
   Tsthmus, and from 241200A to 241230A when area  6120 was
   shelled from the area SOUTH EAST of BERGEN OP ZOOM.

4  Areas shelled included:-

              Sqs. 5820, 6120, 5620.

RETALIATION

5  Insufficient information was obtained to warrant immediate
   bombards.

6  On two occasions, targets were too close to our FDLs to
   bombard.

H.P.LIST

7  H.P.list No 7 is being issued forthwith.

GENERAL

8  It is of interest to note that three 155 mm guns have been
   reported firing from the neck of the BEVELAND Ysthmus. This
   battery could not be bombarded due to the lack of information
   reaching this office.  In spite of the fact that our own
   troops were being shelled, only one Shelren was received, and
   that from the people being shelled.
       An extract from A.T. Vol111 Pam 11 is re-published for
   all concerned:-
       "It is the duty of all artillery units in the field
       branch to submit to the GPO the fullest possible in-
       formation regarding enemy artillery and to encourage
       and assist OTHER ARMS to send in similar reports."

Distribution as per summary
dated 20 Oct 44

                              J.K. Smale Capt RCA,
                              CMO, 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 371

2 Cdn Sy. Bde

CMHQ 40:1
40/P & S/52 (4024)

ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE
FASTEN Envelope by gumming this Label across Flap.
OPEN by cutting Label instead of tearing Envelope.

c a ld Dae nd

## Page 372

Calg Heights

130
261825
B52.

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.          SECRET

2 Cdn Inf Div           25 Oct 44

HOSTILE BATTERY LIST NO. 8

This list cancels alll previous lists which will be destroyed as SECRET WASTE.

<table>
<tr>
<th>H.B.NO.</th>
<th>M.R.</th>
<th>Wt (M")</th>
<th>No/ Type/ Cal</th>
<th>'ccy</th>
<th>Axis</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="7">FIXED:-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4621 AH</td>
<td>4680 2155</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>4/-/-</td>
<td>A</td>
<td></td>
<td>APTS 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="7">UNFIXED:-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5019 AB</td>
<td>5050 1900</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>3/Md/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5019 AC</td>
<td>5000 1950</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>3/Med/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4920 AD</td>
<td>5000 2010</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>2/Md/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5017 AE</td>
<td>5000 1780</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>2/Md/J</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4917 AF</td>
<td>4950 1750</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>2/Md/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4819 AG</td>
<td>4850 1930</td>
<td>O</td>
<td>2/Md/-</td>
<td>B</td>
<td></td>
<td>PW Map 25 Oct</td>
</tr>
</table>

Distribution as per C.B. Intrep
25 Oct 44.

R.J.Han.... Lt
for J.K.Smale Capt PCA
GMO 2 Cdn Inf Div

---

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.          SECRET

2 Cdn Inf Div           25 Oct 44
                        1800 hrs

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for period ended 251600A (24 hrs)

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1  Enemy mortar activity was practically nil during the a/m period.

2  8 Moreps were received.

3  Areas mortared included:- sqs 6121, 6220, 6120.

RETALIATION

4  MOR 2300 was bombarded scale 3 by 7 Med.  (MR 535232)

ENEMY MORTAR LIST

5  E.M.L. No 14 will be destroyed as SECRET WASTE.  A new list will be published when the need arises.

Distribution as per C.B. Intrep
dated 25 Oct 44

R.J.Hansen Lt
for J.K.Smale Capt PCA
GMO 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 373

5 C I B /

19 ite

ON HIS MAJEST
FASTEN Envelope by gummin
OPEN by cutting Label insid

CMHQ 49-1
40/P& S/32 (4024)

H.P. 5 CDN. INF. BDE.
26 OCT 1944
0 912....hours
File No......5B6/1-D ...

Distribution 5C1B

| Rec'd | Ack | Date |
|-------|-----|------|
| HHS | | |
| D/M | ✓ | |
| OO | ✓ | |
| I O | ✓ | |
| TO | | |
| LO A | | |
| LO B | | |
| LO O | | |
| BL | | |
| BT | | |
| AOCS | | |
| O10B | | |
| Div PL | | |
| PHY | | |
| CONS | | |
| Ord | | |
| Fi* | | |

## Page 374

Caes Highs

131
261825
B/Q

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.
2 Cdn Inf Div.

SECRET

25 Oct 44
1600 hrs

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 251600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 Enemy activity decreased during the period under consideration.

2 Only 3 Shelreps were received.

3 Areas shelled included:- sqs 5920, 6321, 6221.

NEW H.B. LOCATIONS

4 One new H.B. was reported by 3 Recce at WR 629236, and it was bombarded immediately.

5 Seven new H.B.s were obtained from a captured map taken at 250900.

RETALIATION

6 9 bombards were carried out against H.B.s.

6223RR Scale 3.7 Med
5017AR " 2.6 Pd
5019AC " 4.1 Med Regt 9 AGRA
4920AD " 2 115HAA
4819AC " 2.1 Med Regt 9 AGRA
5019AR " 3 115HAA
5017AF " 2.6 Pd
4917AF " 2.1 Med Regt 9 AGRA
4621AH " 3 115HAA

H.B. List

7 H.B. List No 8 is being issued forthwith.

DISTRIBUTION:-

HQ RCA 2 Corps      1        HQ RA 49 Div    1
CRO 2 Corps         1        HQ RCA 4 Armd   1
C Int 2 Corps       1        HQ RCA 3 Div    1
HQ RCA 2 Div        1        CMO 4 Armd      1
G Ops  2 Div        1        CMO 3 Div       1
C Int  2 Div        1        File            2
4 Fd Regt           4        War Diary       2
5 rd Regt           4
6 rd Regt           4
4 C.T.R.            4 (1 per sq)
5 C.T.R.            4    "
6 C.T.R.            4    "
APIS 2 Div          1
ASSU 2 Div          1        A Mlt           1
7 Med Regt          7        115HAA          1
9 AGRA             43        8 Recce         1

R.J. Hanna R.
for .......................
J.K. Smale Capt RCA
CMO, 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 375

H.R. 5 CDN. INF. BDE.
26OCT1944
File No............hours
4125/1-6

5 C I B.

## Page 376

Recd 29/540

Copy

2 Cdn C.M.O.S SECRET

2 Cdn Inf Div

28 Oct 44
1700 hrs

COUNTER BATTERY INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24hr period ended 281600.

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1 Activity increased during the s/m period.

2 Forty SHELREPS were received.

3 Areas shelled included:- sqs 4226, 4124, 4130, 4129.

RETALIATION

4 11 Bombards were carried out against U.B.s :-

3626 AT Scale 2 4 rd 3423 BC Scale 3 118 PAA
3729 BA " 2 6 rd 3529 BB " 1 4 rd
3725 AU " 2 4 rd 3726 BI " 1 4 rd
3827 BB " 2 " 3724 DF " 3 6 rd
3925 BE " 2 " 3625 BJ " 2 4 rd
3724 DF " 4 1 ved Rest

GENERAL

5 Although shelling has been comparatively heavy during the past 24 hrs,
very little information has reached this office.

R.J.Hauser Lt
p.... .J.K.smale Cont BCA
CBO 2 Cdn Inf Div

---

2 Cdn C.M.O.S SECRET

2 Cdn Inf Div 28 Oct 44

HOSTILE BATTERY LIST NO 9

<table>
  <tr>
    <th>UB No</th>
    <th>MR</th>
    <th>Ht (M)</th>
    <th>No/<br>Tyns/<br>Cal</th>
    <th>Accy</th>
    <th>Axis</th>
    <th>Remarks</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td colspan="7">UNFIIXED:</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2826 AW</td>
    <td>2860 2870</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>3/med/155</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>Secret n. 26 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2824 AX</td>
    <td>3350 2460</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>6/-/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>Secret n. 26 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2824 AY</td>
    <td>2850 2430</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>4/75mm</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>"</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3326 AZ</td>
    <td>3642 2695</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>-/-/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>230</td>
    <td>Shelplot 27 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2927 BB</td>
    <td>2940 2760</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>2/m/88</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>s.r. 26 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3328 BC</td>
    <td>3390 2840</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>3/m/88</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>s.r. 26 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3423 BO</td>
    <td>3426 2365</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>2/uy/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>Shelplot 27 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3429 BM</td>
    <td>3596 2912</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>-/-/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>Shelplot 27 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3305 BJ</td>
    <td>3696 2560</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>-/-/-</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>For Scots 29 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3653 BY</td>
    <td>3608 3362</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>-/-/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>340</td>
    <td>Shelplot 28 oct</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3534 BL</td>
    <td>3588 3400</td>
    <td>O</td>
    <td>-/-/-</td>
    <td>n</td>
    <td>Conc</td>
    <td>Shelplot 25 oct</td>
  </tr>
</table>

R.J.Hauser Lt
p... J.K.smale Cont B
CBO 2 Cdn Inf Div

## Page 377

·Rec'a 2 4 1540

copy

2 Cdn C.M.O.S.                    SECRET
2 C n Inf Div                     25 Oct 44
                                  1700 hrs

COUNTER MORTAR INTELLIGENCE REPORT

for 24 hr period ended 291600A

ENEMY ACTIVITY

1  Enemy activity increased during t/m period.

2  Only T MORFFs were received.

3  Enemy mortars were particularly active firing on the bridging
   sites sqs 4124, 4130. These areas were both heavily mortared
   throughout the hours of darkness.  A number of these mortars
   were believed to be located in sq 3128.

RETALIATION

4  MOR 2202 was bombarded by 6 Fd Rest..

GENERAL

5  Extract from RCA 2 Cdn Infiv Intren 281000A:

        "Construction of the bridge held up due to mortar fire"

        "Gens of Can unable to cross due to continual sniping
         and mortaring"

NO moreps were received of this mortaring.  It is again em-
phasized that this office cannot function properly and bring
down immediate retaliatory fire without the passage of infmn
from all forward troops.

If nothing else can be obtained even the following are of great
assistance:-

        A  Time mortoring starts.
        B  M.R. of observer.
        B  Grid bearing to flash, sound, or smoke of
           enemy mortar. (If bearing is magnetic, state so)


                              J.K. Smale
                              J.K. Smale Captain
                              CWO 2 Cdn Inf Div

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

                    2 n C.M.O.S.                    SECRET
                    2 Cdn Inf Div                   28 Oct 44

            ENEMY  MORTAR  LIST NO  15

                                  CAL
No of      M.R. of centre         Type/    Tr axis
mortar     of position   Ht (m)   Cal      degrees    Remarks

3924 2682          8        -/-/-     none      Moreps 27 Oct

## Page 378

"SECRET"
2 CDN INF DIV
CODE NAMES
1:100,000 - SHEET 3
4 OCT 44

7

Appx 7

HAVELOCK

LONDON

BRANDON

HALIFAX

CORNWALL

69

64

REGINA

ORILLIA

HAMILTON

CALGARY

WINNIPEG

HULL

NEWMARKET

AURORA

OSHAWA

TAYLOR

SUDBURY

KAMLOOPS

TRAIL

WINDSOR

TRENTON

VANCOUVER

BRIGHTON

BELLEVILLE

QUEBEC

TORONTO

GABLE

DUNCAN

COBOURG

MONTREAL

LINDSAY

PICKFORD

70

10

OAKVILLE

FRANCIS

MATURE

SINATRA

BOYER

06

62

## Page 379

Galg.
High

PROPOSED ROUTES ON ZUID ZEELAND
SCALE 1/100,000 PART I

160
14.1050

NORTH

SUN ROUTE

MOON SOUTH

DOWN

STAR

STAR

606174

21
+32

21
+19

## Page 380

PROPOSED ROUTES ON ZUID BEVELAND
SCALE 1:100000 SHEET II

65
37

53
21
SUN ROUTE
BTRE
UP
0
53
65

## Page 381

PAGE I

TOP SECRET

Pioneers

Garrick

Duchess

Globe

ST Martin

+ 17
33

+ 32
23

Montreal

## Page 382

Page 2

TOP SECRET

15
+ 32

GARRICK

SHEEZE PALACE

DORCHESTER

APOLLO

14
+ 28

WYNDHAM (RLY)

## Page 383

Page 2(a)
TOP SECRET

DUCHESS

GLOBE

HIPPODROME

KINGS

SAVOY

APOLLO

BERKELEY

AMBASSADOR

28 + 19

ALDWYCH

RIALTO

ST MARTIN

18
+ 25

## Page 384

TOP SEC[RET]

GARRICK (CANAL)

WYNDHAM (RLY)

PARK LANE

Top Secret

Page 2 (B)

+4
28

MAYFAIR

WHITEHALL

GROSVENOR

+18
25

## Page 385

MONTREAL

MARTIN

DAGGER

KEN

ARTHUR

JOHN

CLYDE

HALIFAX

TORONTO

BING

SCOTTY

JAMES

DOUGLAS

+ 23

MEWT

+ 25
+ 28

TOP SECRET
Page 3

## Page 386

5 B
22 +

ORILLIA
1
2
HULL
3 HULL 3
ANGUS 3
LACHINE 2 RICHMOND
2 4
1 2
1 1

BOSTON

6 5
+ 20

DETROIT

+ 19
6 1

5 C.I.B. Objectives
Report Lines & Bounds
Ref Sheets 23NE - 15SE
1:25000.

## Page 387

10 Oct 44

65

21

60

19

─9─ Arty.
─── Hvy A.A.
○ Hvy Mortar.

## Page 388

Ctl.

67
+19

4 CDN INF BDE

5 CDN INF BDE

60
18 +

"SECRET"
TRACE "P"
INTER BDE. BDYS.
Effective 14/400 A.
Ref Sheets 15SE – 23NE
1:25000.

6 CDN INF
Bde.

## Page 389

EXERCISE "MAC"
59
+ 22

[Tactical diagram showing Phase I A Coy, Phase II D Coy, Phase III C Coy, Phase IV B Coy / D Coy with numbered points and movement arrows]

20 +
57

20 +
61

<table>
<tr>
<th>Phase</th>
<th>Coy</th>
<th></th>
<th>Point</th>
<th></th>
<th>Time</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>I</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>will leave<br>NOT to pass<br>will pass<br>will pass<br>move to<br>consolidate</td>
<td>①<br>② +300<br>②<br>③<br>④ + ⑤<br>③ ④ ⑤</td>
<td>at<br>before<br>at<br>at<br>following</td>
<td>H-20<br>H-7<br>H<br>H+10<br>barrage</td>
<td>-200x in 4 mints</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>II</td>
<td>D</td>
<td>will leave<br>will move to</td>
<td>①<br>②</td>
<td>at<br>following</td>
<td>H+7<br>barrage 200x in 4 mins<br>Allowed 7 mins for consolidation</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>III</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>1 Pl at<br>2 Pl at<br>move to<br>Arrive<br>Arrive<br>Consolidate</td>
<td>①<br>②<br>③<br>④ -100<br>⑤<br>① ④ ⑤</td>
<td>at<br>at<br>at<br>at<br>at</td>
<td>H<br>H+32<br>H+<br>H+44<br>H+48</td>
<td>Distance judged by fall of shells<br>"<br>"<br>As own shells permit</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IV</td>
<td>B-D</td>
<td colspan="5">NO move until Phase I - II - III are firm<br>Support on call only for this phase</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

BERGEN OP ZOOM     SHEET 15 SE.

## Page 390

206u44

EXERCISE "MAC"

59
22

PHASE IV
B Coy     D Coy

PHASE I
"A"Coy

PHASE III
"C"Coy

PHASE II
"D"Coy

20
57

+20
61

62
61
+19          19

Phase I  coy     57     19          Point          Time
                         +
① A Coy  WILL  LEAVE     Pt+① at    H-20
② A Coy  WILL NOT REACH  Pt②-400 Before  H-7
③  "     WILL  PASS      Pt② AT     H
④  "      "    PASS      Pt③ AT     H+10
⑤  "      "    PASS      Pt④+⑤

## Page 391

60
+ 24

"SECRET"
2 CDN INF DIV
TRACE INTER BDE BDYS 19 +
EFFECTIVE 20 OCT 44
REF MAPS 1/25,000
10/SE 23 NE

8
+ 19

x

x

x

## Page 392

CH 1 200
logged
231400
tab.

## Page 393

Calg Heights

4 CDN INF BDE
Traffic Trace for 25 Oct 44

Ref Maps 1/25000 Sheets 15 SE and 23 NE

Legend: Solid line ——— routes effective 250900A
        Dotted line - - - - routes effective 251300A

58
18
60
20
60
17

OSSENDRECHT

## Page 394

RNC

1(X 1045
11

80
+16

ROSE

DAISY

'SECRET'
SUPPLEMENT TO
2 CDN INF DIV
TRACE of REPORT LINES
26 SEPT 44
1:100,000
SHEET 3

ROGERS

PENNY

LILY

VIOLET

DIAMOND RUBY

90
+07

73
+07
FIELD

BENNY

## Page 395

Secret

SECRET No

to
+

1 D
1 yeno one my

5 u
3 pos
to
+3

BEHIND
to
ALSO
CLIST

## Page 396

+ 3½
36

CLAUDIUS NORTH

LUCY

ANNIE
IRIS

LAMB

GRETH

BRONNING

CHAUCER

HOPE
LOIS

GLADMORE

KIPLING

BYRON

MADGE

BARBARA

WENS

MURIEL

BRONNING

DRYDEN

BACON

SHEILA

2 CDN INF DIV
OPERATION "VITALITY"
TRACE ADDITIONAL
REPORT LINES
ISSUED 270100A
OCT 44
ReP MAP 1:25,000
11 SE & NE
15 SW & NW

MILTON

KIPLING

CHAUCER

CLAUDIUS SOUTH

KERONE

DORIS
BET

+ 23
39

(44)

## Page 397

+ 33
36

CLAUDIUS NORTH

LUCY

IRIS ANNE

LAME

GRETA

ROSE

KIPLING CHAUCER BRONNING

LLOO BLACK HOUSE

BYRON MADGE

BARBARA WELLS

MURIEL

BRONNING DRYDEN

EDISON

SHEILA

2 CDN INF DIV
OPERATION "VITALITY"
TRACE ADDITIONAL
REPORT LINES
ISSUED 270100A
OCT 44
ReF MAP 1:25,000
14 SE & NE
15 SW & NW

MILTON

KIPLING

CHAUCER CLAUDIUS SOUTH

(44)
1026
27 Oct
[signature]

19
38

## Page 398

+ 33
36

CLAUDIUS NORTH

LUCY

ANNE
IRIS

LAMB

GRETA

BRONNING

CHAUCER

LOIS
HOPE

BLACKMORE

KIPLING

BYRON
MADGE

BARBARA

WENS

MURIEL

SHEILA

BRONNING
DRYDE

S

BEACON

ICAP

2 CDN INF DIV
OPERATION "VITALITY"
TRACE ADDITIONAL
REPORT LINES
ISSUED 270100A
OCT 44
Ref MAP 1:25,000
11 SE & NE
15 SW & NW

KIPLING

MILTON

CHAUCER

MARILYN
BABS

CLAUDIUS SOUTH

GERTIE
BETT

+ 29
30

(144)

## Page 399

1- monster
Offsthenforg
Canaljun
2- Island
New Bru 246
3- Beaufort ment
Beaufort Atude
Above

(bottom right, upside down):
Col Brochu

## Page 400

SECRET

4 Oct 44

5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO. 1

1. MOV – 5 Cdn Inf Bde will mov to a conc area – area BRASSCHAEP.

2. ROUTES – SP – Dis P – As per trace X att

3. TC – (a) 30 VTM (b) SPEED – 18 MPH (c) HALTS – NIL

4. TCVs – Unit guides of R de Mais and R H C will meet BRASCO at 0815 at 872095.

5. Unit Reece Parties – RV with SC at Rd junc 756029 at 0508830A.

6. "A" Ech (a) Calg Highrs – will move with Unit
(b) Remainder – will move as per mov table.

7. Unit Conc Areas – Will be allotted to unit Reece parties at RV.

NOTE Pl MMGs with Calg Highrs will move to D Coy Tor Scot R (MG) area upon arrival in Conc Area.

Pl Hy Mortars with R H C will move to D Coy Tor Scot Area upon arrival in conc area.

Atk tps at present with bns will remain with bns in conc area

<table>
<tr>
<th>SER</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>No. of Vehs</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP TAIL</th>
<th>TIME PAST DIS P HEAD</th>
<th>TIME PAST DIS P TAIL</th>
<th>ROUTE</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs Marching tps</td>
<td></td>
<td>0900</td>
<td></td>
<td>1000</td>
<td></td>
<td>RED ROUTE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Calg Highrs Bn Gp tpt incl "A" Ech</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>0930</td>
<td>1005</td>
<td>0945</td>
<td>1020</td>
<td>RED ROUTE</td>
<td>Calg Highrs BP 792052</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R de Mais Bn Gp</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>1000</td>
<td>1022</td>
<td>1035</td>
<td>1057</td>
<td>RED ROUTE</td>
<td>Incl Tp 20 Cdn Atk Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>R H C Bn Gp</td>
<td>108</td>
<td>1025</td>
<td>1048</td>
<td>1100</td>
<td>1123</td>
<td>RED ROUTE</td>
<td>Incl Pl "A" Coy Tor Scot Tp 20 Cdn Atk Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>1045</td>
<td>1105</td>
<td>1140</td>
<td>1200</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td>Incl "A" Ech</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>20 Cdn Atk Bty</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>1106</td>
<td>1115</td>
<td>1201</td>
<td>1210</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td>Incl "A" Ech</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>1117</td>
<td>1125</td>
<td>1212</td>
<td>1220</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>R H C – A Ech</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>1127</td>
<td>1136</td>
<td>1222</td>
<td>1231</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>R de Mais A Ech</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>1138</td>
<td>1147</td>
<td>1233</td>
<td>1242</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Hq D Coy Tor Scot & A Ech</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>1149</td>
<td>1155</td>
<td>1244</td>
<td>1300</td>
<td>GREEN ROUTE</td>
<td>Incl 2 Pls 1905</td>
</tr>
</table>

(G.H.Hees) Major
for A Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 401

DISTRIBUTION

R H C
R de Mais                    Comd
Calg Highrs                  BM
5 Cdn Fd Regt                SC
20 Cdn Atk Bty               SGO III
17 Cdn LAA Bty               IO
D Coy Tor Scot R (MG)        SL
A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)        TO
18 CdnFd Amb                 LOs A  B  C
G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div         Sigs O
L.A.D.                       Camp
Pro  (3)                     War Diary (3)
                             File (2)

## Page 402

SECRET

TRACE "X" issued in conjunction with 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov order No 1 d/4 Oct 44. Ref. Sheet 24/34 1:50000

80

07

SP 856078

SP. 873043

87

02

76

00

DP 756029

## Page 403

5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE MOV ORDER NO 2

5 Oct 44

1. MOV - 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp will mov to a conc area - area PICKFORD on 6 Oct 44.
2. ROUTE - as per trace X att.
3. T.G. - By 2 Cdn Inf Div Pro Coy.
4. DENSITY - 30 VTW SPEED - 15 MPH HALTS - Nil
5. UNIT RECCE PARTIES - To be on 30 mins readiness from 060830A unless otherwise notified.
6. "A" ECH - To be brigaded in area to be notified to units by S.C.
7. UNIT CONC AREA - To be reace and alloted to units by S.C.
8. TGVs - Bn reps will report to X rds 739040 at 060815A to guide TGVs to bn areas.

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO OF VEHS</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD TAIL (Rd junc 732034)</th>
<th>TIME PAST DP HEAD TAIL (Rd junc 679099)</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Sqn 10 Armd Regt</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>Tail of serial to be passed rd junc 711635 by H hr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Calg Highrs<br>Tp 20 A tk Bty<br>Pl D Coy Tor Scots<br>Recce Party - 7<br>Gds Fd Coy RCE</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>H H/22</td>
<td>H/20 H/42</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Pl A Coy Tor Scots</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>H/35 H/28</td>
<td>H/45 H/48</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>T C 5 Cdn Inf Bde<br>Pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy</td>
<td>55,</td>
<td>H/39 H/45</td>
<td>H/49 H/55</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R de Mais<br>Tp 20 A tk Bty<br>Pl D Coy Tor Scots</td>
<td>82</td>
<td>H/47 H/69</td>
<td>H/67 H/89</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>H N C<br>Tp 20 A tk Bty<br>Pl D Coy Tor Scots</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>H/75 H/97</td>
<td>H/95 H/117</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

NB: (a) Code word "CANNOT" followed by time will be time of H hour. 1000
(b) Code word "MEET" followed by time will be time at which Bn recce parties report to location of 5 Bde Bn. 0845

(G.H.Hees)Major
B M 5 Cdn Inf Bde.

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5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE MOV ORDER NO 3

S E C R E T

(Mov from cone area PICKFORD to assembly area BELLEVILLE)

5 Oct 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO OF VEHS</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP-675116 HEAD</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP-675116 TAIL</th>
<th>TIME PAST DP-659147 HEAD</th>
<th>TIME PAST DP-659147 TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs - marching</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>H</td>
<td>H/22</td>
<td>H/32</td>
<td>H/54</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>R de Mais - marching</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>H/25</td>
<td>H/47</td>
<td>H/57</td>
<td>H/79</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R H C - marching</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>H/50</td>
<td>H/72</td>
<td>H/82</td>
<td>H/104</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>10 Armd Regt</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>H</td>
<td>H/10</td>
<td>H/15</td>
<td>H/25</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Pl A Coy Tor Scots</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>H/15</td>
<td>H/18</td>
<td>H/22</td>
<td>H/25</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>H/20</td>
<td>H/42</td>
<td>H/27</td>
<td>H/49</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>H/50</td>
<td>H/72</td>
<td>H/57</td>
<td>H/79</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>H/80</td>
<td>H/105</td>
<td>H/87</td>
<td>H/109</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

NB: (a) Code word "APPLE" followed by time will be time of H hour.
(b) Code word "PEAR" followed by time will be time at which bn reece parties report to location 5 Bde HQ.

DIST
R H C                    Comd
R de Mais                B M
Calg Highrs              GSO 111
5 Cdn Pl Regt            I O
7 Cdn Pl Coy             S O
10 Cdn Armd Regt         2 L
A Coy Tor Scots          T O
D Coy Tor Scots          CAMP
90 Cdn A tk Bty          LAD
5 Cdn Loc Coy            LOs A B C
5 Cdn Inf Bde            Sigs O
5 Main 2 Div             War Diary (3)
                         File (2)

(G. H. Hees) Major
B M    5 Cdn Inf Bde

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SECRET

TRACE "X"
In conjunction with
5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov. Order
No 2 & 3 d/5 Oct 44.
Ref Sheet 3. 1:100000.

65
20 +

70
+ 20

DP"
65914T
65
12 +
SP→
673116

DP↗
679000

70
+ 10

67
06 +

77
+ 04

## Page 406

5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO. 3

09 Oct 44

1. MOV - 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp will mov to a conc area.

2. SP - Rd June 654816

3. LX - 442223

4. ROUTE - 654819 - Xrds 608219 - rd june 600211 - rd june 578204 rd & Rly X - 495204 - Xrds 472215 -

5. DENSITY - 30 VTM     SPEED - 10 MPH     HALTS - NIL

6. UNIT RECON PARTIES     As detailed

7. UNIT CONC AREA -     To be detailed by SC to unit guides

8. "A" Ech -     Conc under bde arrangements

<table>
<tr>
<th>Serial</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO. OF VEHS</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>TIME PAST Bde H HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>C Sgn 5 Cdn Recon Regt</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4">NOT APPLICABLE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>B.H.Q.</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>H</td>
<td>Hplus14</td>
<td>Hplus50</td>
<td>Hplus64</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>A de Main</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>Hplus16</td>
<td>Hplus31</td>
<td>Hplus66</td>
<td>Hplus81</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>SO Cdn ADK Bty</td>
<td></td>
<td colspan="4">NOT APPLICABLE</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>Hplus33</td>
<td>Hplus42</td>
<td>Hplus83</td>
<td>Hplus92</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Gals Highrs</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>Hplus44</td>
<td>Hplus62</td>
<td>Hplus94</td>
<td>Hplus112</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>15 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>HHplus65</td>
<td>Hplus67</td>
<td>Hplus115</td>
<td>Hplus117</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

CODE WORD "BRICK" followed by time will be H Hour

G.H.Ready Maj
B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde

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DAILY NEWS SHEET

VOL 4 NO 19 HOLLAND TUESDAY 31 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - OVER 850 R.A.F. BOMBERS LAST NIGHT ATTACKED COLOGNE.

THIS MAKES THE 7TH ATTACK ON COLOGNE SINCE SATURDAY.

BERLIN WAS ALSO ATTACKED AGAIN.

IN DAY LIGHT YESTERDAY AMERICAN AND BRITISH BOMBERS ATTACKED THE GERMAN RAIL CENTRES OF HAMM AND MINISTER AND OIL PLANTS AT HAMBURG AND IN THE COLOGNE AREA.

IN THE WESTERN NETHERLAND BRITISH TROOPS OF THE 2ND ARMY ARE NOW ONLY 2 MILES FROM THE RIVER MAAS AND ARE SHELLING THE GERMANS ESCAPING OVER THE WATER .

CANADIAN 1ST ARMY TANKS AND INFANTRY HAVE LIBERATED ROOSENDAAL AND ARE WITHIN 3 MILES OF THE LAST WATER BARRIER BE-FORE THE SCHELDT ESTUARY.

IN THE SCHELDT POCKET CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE TAKEN PRISONER 7,000 OF THE 10,000 GERMANS THERE.

THEY ARE DRIVING THE REMAINING 3,000 INTO A AREA 5 MILES SQUARE.

ON THE AMERICAN 3RD ARMY FRONT THE TOWN OF MAIZIEREA NEAR METZ HAS BEEN LIBERATED.

ITALY - IN ITALY THE WEATHER HAS IMPROVED BUT THE GROUND IS STILL TOO WET FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN PATROLING.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE KEPT UP THEIR ADVANCES IN EASTERN CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND NORTH EASTERN HUNGARY.

IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA THE RUSSIANS HAVE TAKEN MORE THAN 21,000 PRISONERS IN THE LAST TEN DAYS.

PACIFIC - IN THE PHILIPPINES THE AMERICANS HAVE ADVANCED TO WITHIN 10 MILES OF THE WESTERN COAST OF LEYTE.

AIR ATTACKS OFF LUZON ISLAND HAS PROBIBLY SANK 1 JAPANESE HEAVY CRIUSER AND DAMAGED 2 OTHERS.

BURMA - IN NORTH BURMA BRITISH AND CHINESE FORCES NEW DRIVES HAVE CLEARED NEARLY 2,000 SQUARE MILES OF TERRITORY. THERE'S BEEN HEAVY FIGHTING ON THE ROAD FROM TIDDA TO FORT WHITE.

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VOL 4 NO 18 HOLLAND MONDAY 30 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT — THE WHOLE ALLIED LINE IN WESTERN NETHERLANDS IS MOVING SWIFTLY FORWARD TOWARD THE RIVER MAAS.

BRITISH 2ND ARMY AFTER LIBERATING BREDA WERE LAST NIGHT ABOUT THREE MILES FROM THE RIVER.

AMERICAN FORCES ARE FIGHTING IN THE ROOSENDAAL SECTOR UNDER CANADIAN COMMAND.

THE MAIN CANADIAN FORCES ON SOUTH BEVELAND HAVE LINKED UP WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM BRIDGEHEAD FORCES.

STRONG FORCES OF ALLIED HEAVY BOMBERS HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED THE WALHEREM DEFENCES AND MOST OF THE ISLAND IS NOW UNDER WATER.

THE GERMANS HAVE CONTINUED TO COUNTER ATTACK ON THE EASTERN FLANK OF OUR NETHERLANDS SALIENT THEY HAVE GAINED 3 MILE ON AN 8 MILE FRONT.

R.A.F. MOSQUITOS MADE ANOTHER DOUBLE ATTACK ON COLOGNE LAST NIGHT THEY FOUND THE CITY ABAZE FROM SATURDAYS ATTACK.

R.A.F. LANCASTERS ATTACK THE GERMAN

BATTLE SHIP TRIPTIZ NEAR TROMSOE ONE DIRECT HIT WITH A 12,000 POUND BOMB IS CLAIMED.

RUSSIAN FRONT — RED ARMY TROOPS NOW HOLD THE RAILWAY JUNCTION CSAP ON THE BORDER OF HUNGARY.

A MOSCOW MESSAGE SAYS THE RED AMRY'S DRIVE IN EAST PRUSSIA HAS SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE.

PACIFIC — AMERICAN TROOPS NOW HOLD 2/3 OF LEYTE ISLAND .

THE JAPANESE GARRISONS ON SAMAR ARE REPORTED TO BE IN A HELPLESS POSITION.

ADMIRAL MINITIZ ANNOUNCES THAT ALL BUT 2 OF THE 60 JAPANESE WARSHIPS ENGAGED IN LAST WEEKS BATTLE WERE SUNK OR DAMAGED.

24 ENEMY CRAFT WERE SUNK THIS INCLUDED 4 AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, 2 BATTLESHIPS, AND 6 HEAVY CRIUSERS.

THE AMERICANS LOST 1 LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIER AND 5 SMALLER CRAFT.

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VOL 4 NO 17 HOLLAND SUNDAY 29 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - GENERAL DEMPSEY'S MEN ADVANCING FROM TILBARG AND S'HERT - GEMBOCSH WERE LAST REPORTED ABOUT 5 MILES FROM THE RIVER MAAS.

TROOPS OF THE CANADIAN 1ST ARMY AND THE BRITISH 2ND ARMY HAVE LINKED UP A FEW MILES FROM BREDA A POLISH COLUMN IS ONLY 2 MILES AWAY.

CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE DRIVEN DEEPER INTO THE SCHELDT POCKET.

OTHER CANADIANS ADVANCING FROM THE MAIN-LAND WERE LAST REPORTED 3 MILES FROM THE UNITED KINDOM FORCES WHO LANDED ON SOUTH BEVELAND.

OUR TACTICAL AIR FORCE WAS IN CLOSE SUPPORT OF YESTERDAYS OPERATIONS .

ITALY - IN ITALY BAD WEATHER HAS BROUGHT FIGHTING ALMOST TO A STAND-STILL .

RUSSIAN FRONT - RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE DRIVEN THE GERMANS OUT OF A TOWN AFEW MILES NORTH WEST OF WARSAW.

YUGOSLAV FORCES HAVE CLEARED MORE THEN

100 MILES OF THE ADRIATIC AND CAPTURED THE PORT OF SPLIT.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN FORCES ON LEYTE ARE NOW RANGING FREELY ON ALL SECTORS .

JAPANESE RESISTANCE IS LIMITED TO SMALL DELAYING ACTIONS.

IT IS NOW KNOWN THAT IN LAST WEEKS NAVAL BATTLE THE JAPANESE LOST 2 BATLESHIPS 1HEAVY AND 1 LIGHT CRUISER AND 6 DES-TROYERS. 2 CRUISERS AND 4 DESTROYERS WERE SUNK LATER BY AIR ATTACKS.

GREECE - THERE ARE SIGNS THAT THE GERMANS ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE SALORNICA.

GENERAL - AN ARMISTICE HAS BEEN SIGNED IN MOSCOW BETWEEN BULGARIA AND THE ALLIES.

3 OUT OF 350 AMERICAN FORTRESSES WERE LOST IN AN ATTACK ON HAMM AND MUNSTER.

HUNDREDS OF R.A.F. BOMBERS GAVE COLOGNE IT'S HEAVIEST POUNDING OF THE WAR . 7 R.A.F. BOMBERS ARE MISSING.

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VOL 1 NO 16 HOLLAND SATURDAY 28 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - IN THE SCHELDT ESTUARY BRITISH FORCES HAVE LANDED ON SOU-TH BEVELAND AND THEY WERE LAST REPORTED SEVEN MILES FROM THE CANADIANS ADVANCING ALONG THE CAUSEWAY FROM THE MAINLAND.

BRITIAH 2ND ARMY TROOPS YESTERDAY CLEAR-ED TILBURG AND OUR ARMOUR WAS LAST REPORTED SEVERAL MILES BEYOND THE TOWN.

4 SMALL COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST OUR SALIENT HAVE BEEN BEATEN OFF.

ITALY - THE 8TH ARMY HAS REACHED THE MAIN ENEMY POSITIONS ON THE LAST WATERWAY EAST OF FORLI.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE TAKEN 50 MORE PLACES ON THE FRINGES OF THE HUNGARIAN PLANES.

MR CHURCHILL TOLD THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY THAT HIS MOSCOW TALKS HAD BEEN HIGHLY SATISFACTORY.

BRITISH RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA HAD NEVER BEEN CLOSER OR MORE CORDIAL.

NO FINAL RESULTS COULD BE OBTAINED UNTIL THE HEADS OF THE THREE GOVERNMENTS WHO TOOK PART IN THE TALKS COULD MEET AGAIN.

HE HOPED THIS WOULD BE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.

GREECE - THE GERMANS SAY THEY ARE EVACUATING THE WHOLE OF GREECE.

THEIR RETREATING COLUMNS ARE BEING CONSTANTLY POUNDED BY THE R.A.F.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN TROOPS NOW VERTUALLY CONTROL ALL SAMAR ISLAND INCLUDING ITS CAPITAL.

ALLIED PLANES ARE USING BASES ON LEYTE ISLAND.

14,000 JAPANESE HAVE BEEN KILLED ON LEYTE SO FAR THIS IS ABOUT HALF THEIR TOTAL STRENGTH.

GERENAL - BERLIN WAS BOMBED AGAIN LAST NIGHT BY R.A.F. MOSQUITOS.

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VOL 1 NO 15 HOLLAND FRIDAY 27 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - GENERAL DEMPSEY'S TROOPS HAVE ALMOST COMPLETELY CLEARED S'HERTSGIMBOSCH.

THEY WERE LAST REPORTED FIGHTING ON THE OUT SKIRTS OF TILBERG.

CANADIAN TROOPS HAVEREACHED A POINT ABOUT 2 MILES FROM BERGEN - OP - ZOOM.

IN THE SCHELDT POCKET OTHER CANADIANS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE ENTERED OOSTBURG.

OVER 1200ESCORTED AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS YESTERDAY ATTACKED INDUSTRIAL TARGETS IN GERMAN.

1 BOMBER AND 1 FIGHTER ARE MISSING.

ROYAL AIR FORCE LANCASTERS WITH ESCORT ATTACKED CHEMICAL WORKS AT LEVERKUSEN WITHOUT DOSS.

ITALY - IN ITALY 8TH ARMT TROOPS ARE NOW ONLY 5 MILES FROM FORLI.

THERE IS LITTLE CHANGE ON THE 5TH ARMY FRONT.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE MADE MORE PROGRESS IN CHECHOSLOVAKIA.

THEY HAVE LIBERATED AN INDUSTRIAL TOWN IN THE CARPATHIAN FOOTHILLS.

IN A BROADCAST TO HIS PEOPLE FROM LONDON LAST NIGHT KING HAAKON SAID THAT NORWIEGEN FORCES WOULD SOME BE FIGHTING ALONGSIDE THEIR RUSSIAN ALLIES TO HELP DRIVE THE GERMANS OUT OF NORWAY.

GREECE - IN GREECE PATRIOTS HAVE LIBERATED LARISSO

PACIFIC - THE UNITED STATES NAVY SECRETARY SAID THAT 9 JANPANESE WAR-SHIPS HAD BEEN SUNK THESE INCLUDED ONE BATTLESHIP AND 2 AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.

WASHINGTON ANNOUNCED EARLIER THAT AMERICAN LOSSES WERE 1 LIGHT AIRCRAFT CARRIER, 2 ESCORT CARRIERS, AND A MUMBER OF SMALLER CRAFT.

23 AMERICAN BATTLE SHIPS ARE NOW IN OPERATION 17 OF WHICH ARE IN THE PACIFIC. THE AMERICANS NOW HOLD A BEACHEAD 40 MILES LONG ON LEYTE ISLAND.

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VOL 4 NO 14 HOLLAND THURSDAY 26 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - ON THE WESTERN FRONT BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS HAVE PUSHED TO WITHIN A MILE OF TILBERG.

CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE ADVANCED 6 MILES DOWN THE ISTHEUS LEADING TO SOUTH BEVELAND.

HEAVY FIGHTING WAS GOING ON LAST NIGHT AT S'HERTSGEMBOSCH.

OUR TROOPS FIGHTING THERE ARE FROM THE 53 WELSH DIVISION UNDER MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ROSS.

MORE THAN 1000 R.A.F. HEAVY BOMBERS YESTERDAY HIT ESSEN AND TARGETS IN WESTERN GERMANY.

OVER 1,300 AMERICAN HEAVIES ATTACKED HAM AND SERVAL OIL REFINERIES AS WELL AS OTHER TARGETS IN NORTH WESTERN GERMANY.

R.A.F. TRANSPORT COMMAND HAS SO FAR FLOWN 40,000 WOUNDED MEN FROM THE WESTERN FRONT TO BRITAIN WITHOUT A MISHAP.

ITALY - 5TH ARMY TROOPS IN ITLAY HAVE TAKEN A TOWN 9 MILE SOUTH OF BOLOGNA.

8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE VERTUALLY CLEARED THE ENEMY FROM THE EAST BANK OF THE SAVIO.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE LIBERATED THE NORWIEGEN PORT OF KIRKINES.

THEY HAVE CLEARED THE GERMANS FROM THE WHOLE OF TRANSYLVANIA.

PACIFIC - PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCES THAT THE JAPANESE FLEET HAS BEEN DEFEATED BADLY DAMAGED AND ROUTED IN A GREAT SEA AND AIR BATTLE.

ADMIRAL KING C IN C UNITED STATES NAVY SAID IN WASHINGTON LAST NIGHT THAT THE JAPANESE HAD ENGAGED THEIR ENTIER FLEET, UP TO THEM THERE HAD BEEN NO SHIP TO SHIP ACTION.

GENERAL MC ARTHER SAID THE JAPANESE FLEET HAD MET ITS MOST CRUSHING DEFEAT.

THE AMERICANS HAVE LANDED ON SAMAR ISLAND NEAR LEYTE.

## Page 413

31000

4th VICTORY
WAR LOAN

25750

SUP
CCY
7130

HC
CCY
3720

BN
HO
2790
4100
1111

A
CCY
4340

B
CCY
4340

C
CCY
4340

D
CCY
4340

6600

2200

18100

3500

3550

3700

The Calgary Highlanders

## Page 414

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VOL 4 NO 13 HOLLAND WEDNESDAY 24 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - IN WESTERN HOLLAND BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS ARE FIGHTING INSIDE SHERTOGEMBRSCK.

SOUTH OF THE TOWN THE GERMAN LINES ARE CAVING IN ON A 12 MILES FRONT.

ACROSS THE SCHELDT ESTUARY CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE MADE HEADWAY IN THEIR BATTLE FOR FORT HENDRECK.

R.A.F BOMBERS WERE OUT IN STRENGTH AGAIN LAST NIGHT.

RUSSIAN FRONT - SOVIET TROOPS HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND IN EAST PRUSSIA AND HAVE CAPTURED 12 MORE PLACES.

THE GERMANS HAVE BEEN CLEARED FROM AUGUSTOVO AFEW MILES FROM THE BORDER OF EAST PRUSSIA.

FURTHER SOUTH RUSSIAN TROOPS BROKEN INTO SATU MARE NEAR THE BORDERS OF HUNGARY AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND HUNGARY.

ITALY - IN ITALY BOTH THE 8TH AND 5TH ARMIES HAVE BEEN MAKING PROGRESS TOWARDS BOLOGNA IN VERY BAD WEATHER.

BURMA - IN EAST BURMA TROOPS OF

THE 5TH INDIAN DIVISION HAVE CLEARED THE JAPANESE FROM 11 MILES OF THE ROAD FROM TIRIM TO FORT WHITE.

GREECE - IN GREECE BRITIAH TROOPS HAVE PRESSED ON 100 MILES NORTHWEST OF ATHENS.

THE NEW GREEK CABINATE HELD ITS FIRST MEETING YESTERDAY IN ATHENS.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN SUPPER FORTRESSES TO-DAY ATTACK KYUSHU THE SOUTHERN MOST ISLAND OF JAPAN PROPER FOR THE 4TH TIME.

IN PHILIPPINE WATERS AMERICAN CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT HAVE ATTACKED JAPANESE NAVAL FORCES MOVING IN THROUGH SEBUYAM SULU SEAS TOWARD THE CENTRAL ISLANDS.

THE JAPANESE FORCES INCLUDED BATTLE SHIPS AND CRIUSERS KNOW FURTHER DETAILS ARE YET KNOWN.

GENERAL - A MESSAGE CAIRO SAYS MR EDEN HAS BEEN THERE SINCE HE LEFT MOSCOW .

THE GERMANS AGAIN LAUNCHED FLYING BOMBS AGAINST BRITAIN FROM OVER THE NORTH SEA.

## Page 415

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5TH VICTORY
WAR LOAN

25750

SUP
COY
7130

HQ
COY
3720

BN
HQ
2790
4100
1111

A
COY
4340

B
COY
4340

C
COY
4340

COY
4340

6600

2200

9500

3500

3550

3700

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vOL 4 NO 12 HOLLAND TUESDAY 23 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - BRITISH 2ND ARMY COLUMNS HAVE GOT TO WITHIN 2 MILES OF HERTOGEMBOSCH WEST OF OUR NETHERLANDS SALIENT THE GERMANS ARE PUTTING UP A TOUGH FIGHT.

BEYOND ANTWERP CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CROSSED THE DUTCH BORDER AND ARE NEAR THE TOWN OF ROOSENDAAL.

ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMBERS ATTACKED THE RUHR CITY OF ESSEN IN VERY GREAT STRENGTH LAST NIGHT.

BERLIN WAS ALSO ATTACKED.

ITALY - IN ITALY CANADIAN TROOPS OF THE 8TH ARMY HAVE OCCUPIED CERVIA 20 MILES BEYOND RIMINI.

THERE IS NO BIG CHANGE REPORTED FROM THE 5TH ARMY FRONT.

RUSSIAN FRONT - IN EAST PRUSSIA THE GERMANS HAVE BEEN SWEPTED BACK 20 MILES IN THE RED ARMIES BREAKTHROUGH ON A 90 MILE FRONT.

OTHER SOVIET FORCES HAVE CLEARED THE

GERMANS FROM A 60 MILE STRETCH ALONG THE RIVER NIEMEN.

IN NORTHERN HUNGARY OTHER RUSSIAN FORCES HAVE REACHED THE RIVER TISA AND HAVE TAKEN A TOWN 10 MILES FROM THE CZECH - OSLOVAK FRONTIER.

PACIFIC - IN THE CENTRAL PHILIPPINES 3 ISLANDS NEAR LEYTE HAVE BEEN LIBERATED.

ONE OF THEM SULUAN WHERE THE AMERICANS LANDED 3 DAYS BEFORE THE INVASION OF LEYTE.

OTHER AMERICAN FORCES NOW HOLD THE APPROACHES TO THE LEYTE VALLEY.

AMERICAN LIBERATORS HAVE ATTACKED THE JAPANESE ISLAND OF IWO JIMA WITHIN 750 MILE OF TOKIO.

GREECE - BRITISH FORCES IN GREECE HAVE PASSED THROUGH LAMIA NEARLY 100 MILES BEYOND ATHENS.

THE GERMANS ARE RETREATING ALONG THE ROAD TO LARISA.

BURMIA - THE 14TH ARMY HAS PUSHED THE JAPANESE BACK FURTHER ON THE ROAD FROM TIDIM.

## Page 417

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WAR LOAN

$1000

25750

SUP COY 7130
6600

HQ COY 3720
2200

BN HQ 2790 4100

A COY 4340
18100

B COY 4340
35100

C COY 4340
35150

D COY 4340
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VOL 4 NO 11 HOLLAND MONDAY 23 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE LIBERATED BRESKENS THE PORT IN THE SCHELDT POCKET AND HAVE TAKEN A NEARBY FORTRESS.

ALLIED TROOPS HAVE MADE GOOD PROGRESS NORTH OF ANTWERP.

GOOD PROGRESS ALSO REPORTED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE RHINE MARNE CANAL IN EAST-ERN FRANCE.

MORE THAN 1100 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS HIT TARGETS IN WESTERN GERMANY YESTER-DAY.

ROYAL AIR FORCE LANCSATER MADE A HEAVY ATTACK ON MEUSS.

ITALY - 8TH ARMY TROOPS NOW HOLD A 10 MILE FRONT ALONG THE SAVIO RIVER AND HAVE EXTENDED THEIR BRIDGEHEAD ACROSS IT NORTH WEST OF CESENA.

AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE TAKEN MORE HILL POSITION.

IT IS DISCLOSED THAT THE 57TH FEILD REGIMENT OF ARTILLARY HAS BEEN IN ACTION IN ITALY.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE REACHED THE NORWEGIAN BORDEN ON A WIDE FRONT.

THEY HAVE CAPURED ANOTHER BIG RAILWAY JUNSTION IN NORTH EASTERN HUNGARY.

GERMANS REPORT HEAVY FIGHTING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EAST PRUSSIAN FRONTIER.

THE GERMANS ALSO SAY THE RUSSIANS HAVE MADE A NEW PUSH TOWARD TILSIT.

MR CHUACHILL ARRIVED BACK IN BRITAIN BY AIR YESTERDAY MR EDEN WAS NOT WITH HIM HE HAS BROKEN HIS TRIP FOR OTHER TALKS.

PACIFIC - GENERAL MC ARTHER AGAIN REPORTS PROGRESS ON ALL SECTORS ON LEYTE.

HIS MEN HAVE GIVEN THE JAPANESE NO CHANCE TO COUNTER ATTACK AND ARE PUSHING STEADILY INTO THE COASTAL PLAINS.

GENERAL MC ARTHER SAYS HE WILL TURN LEYTE INTO A GREAT BASE FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS INCLUDING THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES CHINESE TROOPS SUPPORTED BY AMERICAN AIR-CRAFT ARE COUNTER ATTACKING 80 MILES SOUTH OF KWSILIM.

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VOL 4 NO 10 HOLLAND SUNDAY 22 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - CANADIAN AND UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS HAVE MADE GOOD PROGRESS NORTH AND WEST OF ANTWERP.

NORTH OF THE CITY CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CROSSED THE NETHERLANDS BORDER AT A NEW POINT.

THE GERMAN COMMANDER AT AACHEN SURREND-ERED FORMERLY YESTERDAY IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY.

AMERICAN TROOPS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE MADE A LOCAL ATTACK BEYOND THE CITY.

ITALY - 8TH ARMY TROOPS ARE OFFICALLY STATED TO HAVE MADE CONSIDERABLE GAINS IN THE PO VALLEY.

ON THE 5TH ARMY FRONT AMERICAN UNITED KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICAN, AND INDIAN TROOPS HAVE ALL MADE GAINS.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE THRUST DEEPER INTO HUNGARY AT BOTH ENDS OF THEIR 150 MILE FRONT.

THE GERMANS SAY SOVIET FROCES HAVE PENETRATED OVER 12 MILES INTO EAST PRUSSIA.

GREECE - BRITISH SPEARHEADS ARE CHAS-ING THE GERMANS BACK 100 MILES NORTH OF ATHENS.

PACIFIC - ON LEYTE ISLAND GENERAL MC ARTHER REPORTS THE AMERICANS HAVE CLEANED TACLOBAN THE CHIEF TOWN AND IT'S AIRFIELD OF THE JAPANESE.

THE AMERICANS ALSO HOLD DULAG AND IT'S AIRFIELD.

THEY ARE NOW PUSHING TOWARD NEW OBJECT - IVES.

AMERICAN CASUALTIES ARE AGAIN VERY LIGHT.

WHILE THE ASSAULT ON THE PHILIPPINES WAS GETTING UNDERWAY BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN, AND NETHERLANDS WARSHIPS WERE BOMBARDING THE NICOBARS.

THE EASTERN FLEET'S TOTAL LOSSES WERE 4 PLANES.

THE 1ST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY SAID YESTERDAY "WE HOPE TO PLACE IN THE PACIFIC A FLEET LARGE ENOUGH IN ITSELF TO FIGHT A GENERAL ACTION WITH THE JAPANESE NAVY" PART OF IT IS UNDERWAY.

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VOL. 1 NO. 9 HOLLAND SATURDAY 21 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT -- AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE CAPTURED AACHEN AND WERE LAST NIGHT MOPPING UP THE LAST HANDFUL OF GERMANS LEFT IN THE CITY.

CANADIAN AND UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS HAVE ADVANCED SEVERAL MILE IN THEIR NEW PUSH NORTH OF ANTWERP.

THE FRENCH AUTHORITIES HAVE NOW TAKEN OVER CONTROL OF A LARGE SECTION OF THE INTERRIOR.

ITALY -- 8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE ENTERED CESENA.

5TH ARMY MEN HAVE GOT TO WITHIN 9 MILES OF BOLOGNA.

RUSSIAN FRONT -- IT IS ANNOUNCED IN LONDON LAST NIGHT THAT THE MOSCOW TALKS ARE OVER IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF UTMOST CONFIDENCE IN FUTURE ALLIED OPERATIONS ON ALL FRONTS.

IMPORTANT HEADWAY HAS BEEN MADE ON THE POLISH PROBLEM.

MR CHURCHILL AND MR EDEN LEFT MOSCOW

THURSDAY MORNING MARSHALL STALIN SAW THEM OFF.

RUSSIAN AND YUGOSLAV FORCES HAVE LIBERATED BELGRADE.

RED ARMY TROOPS HAVE CAPTURED THE HUNG-ARIAN KEY TOWN OF DEBRECZEN.

PACIFIC -- GENERAL MC ARTHER REPORTS THE AMERICAN GROUND FORCES ARE CONSOLID-ATING THEIR HOLD ON LEYTE AND DRIVING ON IN ALL SECTORS.

THE COMMUNIQUE SAYS CASUALTIES ARE EXTREMELY LIGHT.

MORE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES ARE BEING LANDED TO SCHEDULE AGAINST SLIGHT OPPOSITION.

THE COMMUNIQUE ALSO SAYS LANDS BEGAN LAST WEDNESDAY A QUARTER OF A MILLION AMERICAN TROOPS AND 600 SHIPS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE TAKEN PART.

AUSTRALIA HAS SENT 2 CRUISERS AND 90% OF HER SMALLER SHIPS AND PLANES.

THE AMERICAN NAVAL SECRETARY SAID OTHER BLOWS WOULD FOLLOW RAPIDLY.

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WESTERN FRONT  -  CANADIAN FORCES IN THE SCHELDT ARE REPORTED TO HAVE MADE FURTHER GAINS.

ON THE WHOLE CLOUDS AND RAIN HAVE HAMPERED ALLIED OPERATIONS ON THE WESTERN FRONT BOTH IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND.

STREET FIGHTING WAS STILL GOING ON IN AACHEN LAST NIGHT WITH THE AMERICANS HOLDING OVER HALF THE TOWN.

R.A.F. BOMBER COMMAND SENT OUT OVER 1000 PLAINS LAST NIGHT STUTTGART WAS THE MAIN TARGET.

A LIGHTER RAID WAS MADE ON WIESBADEN.

OVER 1000 AMERICAN BOMBERS YESTERDAY ATTACKED MAINZ AND THE MANNHEIM LUDWIG-SHAFEN AREA.

HILTER HAS ORDERED ALL THE MALE POPULATION OF GERMANY BETWEEN 16 AND 60 TO TAKE UP ARMS TO DEFEND THE REICH.

HIMMLER IS TO BE IN COMMAND OF THIS NEW PEOPLES ARMY.

THE GERMAN RADIO ANNOUNCES THAT EVEN

WOMEN WILL BE TAKEN INTO IT'S RANKS.

ITALY  -  8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE PUSHED CLOSER TO CESENA.

5TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE TAKEN MORE  HILL POSITIONS.

PACIFIC  -  A SPECIAL COMMUNIQUE FROM GENERAL MC AURTHER SAYS THAT IN MAJOR OPERATIONS WE HAVE SEIZED THE EASTERN COAST OF SEYTE ISLAND IN THE PHILIPPINES.

THE COMMUNIQUE ADDED THAT TACLOBAN THE CAPITAL OF THE INLAND WAS SECURE WITH SMALL CASUALITIES TO THE AMERICANS.

THE LANDING WAS PERCEDED BY A TERRIFIC AIR AND NAVAL BOMBARIMENT.

AT THE TIME THE COMMUNIQUE WAS ISSUED THE TROOPS WERE STILL EXTENDING THEIR HOLD ON THE ISLAND.

THE JAPANESE REPORTED YESTERDAY THAT AN ALLIED TASK FORCE WAS ATTACKING THE JAPANESE HELD ISLANDS OF THE NICOBAR GROU'.

THE ALLIES HAVE SAID NOTHING OF THIS.

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VOL 4 NO 7 HOLLAND THURSDAY 19 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE TIGHTENED THEIR GRIP ON THE BEVE-LAND NECK NORTH OF ANTWERP.

SOUTH OF THE SCHELDT POCKET OTHER CANAD-IANS WERE LAST REPORTED ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF FROM BREKENS.

BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS HAVE COMPLETELY OCCUPIED VENRAIJ AND HAVE PUSHED ON OUT OF THE TOWN TO THE SOUTH.

AMERICAN FORCES NORTH OF METZ HAVE AD-VANCED NEARLY A MILE TOWARD THE MOSELLE.

ALLIED PLANES YESTERDAY ATTACKED BONN COLOGNE AND CASSEL.

ITALY - CANADIAN AND INDIAN TROOPS OF THE 8TH ARMY HAVE GOT TO WITHIN 2 MILES OF CESENA.

AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE EDGED NEARER TO BOLOGNA.

RUSSIAN FRONT - STRONG RUSSIAN FORCES HAVE CROSSED THE CARP THITA...

ON A FRONT OF 170 MILES AND DRIVEN INTO CZECHOSLOVAKIA TO A DEPTH OF 12 TO 30 MILES.

RUSSIAN AND YUGOSLAV FORCES CONTINUE TO CLEAR BELGRADE HOUSE BY HOUSE.

MARSHALL STALIN GAVE ANOTHER DINNER LAST NIGHT IN HONOUR OF MR CHURCHILL AND MR EDEN.

BURMA - THE BURMA BORDER TOWN OF TIDIM HAS BEEN LIBERATED BY INDIAN TROOPS .

PACIFIC - AMERICAN CARRIER BORNE AIRCRAFT ATTACKED LUZON AGAIN ON TUESDAY.

THEY SANK OR SET ON FIRE 7 MORE JAPANESE SHIPS.

ADMIRAL NIMITZ SAID LAST NIGHT THE ACTION WAS STILL GOING ON.

HE ALSO GAVE NEWS THAT AMERICAN TROOPS HAD OCCUPIED NGULU ATTOL' IN THE WESTERN CAROLINES. THEY MET SLIGHT ENEMY RESISTANCE.

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VOL 4 NO 6 HOLLAND WEDNESDAY 18 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CLOSED IN ON THE NEW GERMAN DEFENCE LINE SOUTH OF THE SCHELDT.

ACROSS THE RIVER OTHER CANADIANS HAVE SMASHED MORE GERMAN ATTEMPS TO RETAKE THE WALCHERN.

R.A.F. LANCASTERS MADE ANOTHER DAY - LIGHT ATTACK ON THE WALCHER DYKE YES- TERDAY.

R.A.F. TYPHOONS SUPPORTED 2ND ARMY ATT- ACKINGWEST OF THE MAAS .

BY DUSK YESTERDAY GENERAL DEMPSEY'S TROOPS HELD HALF OF THE KEY TOWN OF VENRAY FIGHTING WAS STILL GOING ON LATE LAST NIGHT.

THE GERMANS DID NOT COUNTER ATTACK AT AACHEN YESTERDAY.

OVER 1300 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS ESCORTED BY OVER A HUNDRED FIGHTERS GAVE COLOGNE ANOTHER POUNDING .

RUSSIAN FRONT - RUSSIANS LONG RANGE BOMBERS HAVE ATTACKED RAIL JUNCTIONS IN EAST PRUSSIA .

SOVIET FORCES AND YUGOSLAV PARTISANS HAVE FOUGHT THEIR WAY TO THE CENTRE OF BELGRADE.

MR. CHURCHILL HAD ANOTHER MEETING WITH MARSHAL STALIN LAST NIGHT.

ITALY - THE ALLIES HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND IN ITALY IN SPITE OF TOUGH RESIST- ANCE ESPECIALLY AT THE APPROACHES TO BOLOGNA.

GREECE - ALL THE BRITISH TROOPS TAKEN TO PIRAEUS BY BRITISH WAR SHIPS HAVE BEEN LANDED.

THE GREEK PREMIER AND MEMBERS OF HIS CABINET ARRIVED IN ATHENS YESTERDAY.

PACIFIC - ADMIRAL NEETMIZ HAS REVEALED THAT 4 WEEKS AGO AMERICAN TROOPS OCCUPIED ULITH ATHOLL IN THE CAROLINES.

SUPER FORTRESSES ATTACKED FORMOSA AGAIN YESTERDAY AND ALL GOT BACK SAFELY TO THEIR BASES IN CHINA
GENERAL - BEFORE MIDNIGHT THE GERMANS DIRECTED FLYING BOMBS AT SOUTHERN ENGLAND INCLUDING THE LONDON AREA.

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VOL 4 NO 5 HODLAND TUESDAY 17 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - THE KING HAS RETURNED FROM A 5 DAY TOUR OF THE WESTERN FRONT WHERE HE VISITED BRITISH CANADIAN AND AMERICAN TROOPS.

IN THE SCHELDT POCKET CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE TAKEN A TOWN A MILE NORTH OF THE LEOPOLD CANAL.

OTHER CANADIANS HAVE AGAIN ALMOST CUT OFF ALL THE GERMANS IN THE SCHELDT ISLANDS.

THEY HAVE RECAPTURED A VILLAGE DOMINAT-ING THE RAIL AND ROAD LINK BETWEEN THE ISLANDS AND THE MAINLAND.

DRERISH 2ND ARMY TANKS AND INFANTRY ARE SLOWLY PUSHING THE GERMANS BACK TOWARD THE RIVER MAAS.

AMERICAN INFANTRY HAVE CLOSED THE ESCAPE GAP FROM AACHEN THE GERMANS LOST BETWEEN 50 AND 60 TANKS TRYING TO BREACK INTO THE CITY.

THERE IS STILL BITTER FIGHTING GOING ON IN THE STREETS OF AACHEN.

IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE VOSGES THE AMERICAN 7TH ARMIES ADVANCE HAS BEEN HAMPERED BY HEAVY RAIN.

RUSSIAN FRONT - IN HUNGARY THE PRO-GERMAN GOVERNMENT SAYS HUNGARY MUST FIGHT ON ON THE SIDE OF THE GERMANS.

GERMAN TANKS ARE REPORTED PATROLING THE STREETS OF BUDAPEST.

MOSCOW IS STILL SILENT ABOUT THE GERMAN REPORT THAT THERE IS A BIG TANK BATTLE RAGING IN EASTERN HUNGARY.

THEY REPORTED THAT ON SUNDAY 93 GERMAN TANKS WERE KNOCKED OUT OR DISABLED.

FIGHTING IS REPORTED IN THE SUBURBS OF BELGRADE.

THE RUSSIANS HAVE MADE MORE GAINS ON OTHER FRONTS.

ITALY - IN ITALY WE HAVE TAKEN A TOWN 10 MILES FROM BOLOGNA AND HAVE MADE PROGRESS ON THE ADRIATIC FRONT.

PACIFIC - IN THE PACIFIC UNITED STATES CARRIER BORNE AIRCRAFT ARE STILL STRICKING AT THE PHILIPPINES ISLAND OF LUZON. THEIR THREE DAY ATTACK ON FORMOSA HAS BADLY DAMAGED DOCKS AND AERFIELDS.

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VOL 4 NO 4 HOLLAND MONDAY 16 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - R.A.F. LANCASTER AND HALIFAXS LAST NIGHT MADE A HEAVY ATTACK ON THE NAVAL BASE OF WILHEIM-SHAVEN.

THEY ALSO MADE ANOTHER ATTACK ON HAM-BURG.

YESTERDAY OVER 1200 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS ATTACKED DUSSELLORF AND COLOGNE.

R.A.F. LANCSSTERS HAVE ATTAKED THE SORPE DAM NEAR DORTMUND WITH OUR NEW 12,000 POUND EARTH QUAKE BOMBS.

IN THE NETHERLANDS CANADIAN TROOPS AFTER ANOTHER CROSSING OF THE LEOPOLD CANAL HAVE ADVANCED ANOTHER MILE AGAINST SLIGHT OPPOSITION.

ON THE OTHER SECTOR OF THE SCHELDT FRONT THE CANADIANS HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BACK FROM THE CAUSEWAY BUT CANADIAN GUNS STILL COVER THE CAUSEWAY.

IN THE EAST BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS ARE MAKING SLOW PROGRESS TOWARD THE MAAS, RAIN HAS TURNED THE GROUND INTO MUD.

EAST OF AACHEN A STRONG GERMAN COUNTER ATTACK WITH TANKS HAS BEEN HALTED BITTER

FIGHTING IS GOING ON INSIDE AACHEN IT-SELF.

IN THE VOSGES FOOTHILLS THE AMERICANS HAVE LAUNCHED ANATTACK EAST OF EPINAL.

ITALY - IN ITALY BOTH THE 5TH AND 8TH ARMIES HAVE MADE LIMITED ADVANCES AGAINST STRONG OPPOSITION.

GREECE - THE R.A.F. IS OPERATING FROM AIRFIELDS AT ATHENS AND MEGARA EAST OF THE CAPITAL.

RUSSIAN FRONT - IN NORTHERN FIN-LAND THE RUSSIANS HAVE CAPTURED THE SUPPLY PORT OF PETSAMO.

THE GERMANS REPORT BIG TANK BATTLES IN EASTERN HUNGARY THIS HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED BY MOSCOW BUT THE MOSCOW OVERNIGHT COMMUNIQUE SAYS 143 GERMAN TANKS HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OUT MAKING 400 IN THE LAST 4 DAYS.

THE HUNGARIAN REGENT ADMIRAL HORTHY HAS ASKED THE ALLIES FOR ARMISTICE TERMS, TROUBLE HAS SINCE BROKEN CUT INSIDE HUNGARY.
THE GERMANS ANNOUNCED THAT ROMMEL DIED OF WOUNDS RECIEVED IN NORMANDY.

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WESTERN FRONT -- MORE THAN 1000 R.A.F. HAEVY BOMBERS IN 25 MINUTES YESTERDAY MORNING DROPPED 4,500 TONS OF BOMBS ON EUROPES GREATEST INLAND PORT THE RHINELAND CITY OF DUISBURG.

IT WAS THE HEAVIEST BLOW EVER STRUCK AT ANY GERMAN CITY IN DAYLIGHT OR DARK.

ABOUT THE SAME TIME COLOGNE WAS ATTACKED BY OVER 1,000 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS.

ALTOGETHER WITH FIGHTER ESCORTS OVER 3,000 ALLIED AIRCRAFT WERE OVER THE RHINELAND.

14 R.A.F. BOMBERS AND 14 AMERICAN BOMBERS AND 8 AMERICAN FIGHTERS ARE MISSING.

R.A.F. BOMBERS WERE OVER GERMANY AGAIN LAST NIGHT IN VERY GREAT STRENGTH DUISBURG AND BRUNSWICK WERE THEIR MAIN TARGETS.

CREWS REPORTED THEY COULD STILL SEE FIRES RAGING IN DUISBURG.

BERLIN AND HAMBURG WERE ALSO ATTACKED.

IN THE SCHELDT POCKET CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE BOTH WON AND LOST GROUND.

THEY HAVE A FIRM BRIDGEHEAD ACROSS THE LEOPOLD CANAL TANKS HAVE CROSSED AND ARE IN ACTION.

TO THE EAST BRITISH TROOPS OF THE 2ND ARMY BEYOND OVERLOON ARE PUSHING TOWARD THE MAAS UNDER HEAVY FIRE.

IN GERMANY AMERICAN TROOPS ARE STILL FIGHTING HARD TO CLOSE THE GAP EAST OF AACHEN.

3,000 MORE GERMAN CIVILIANS WALKED OVER THE LINE YESTERDAY INTO OUR HANDS.

ITALY - IN ITALY 5TH ARMY TROOPS ARE FIGHTING 10 MILES FROM BOLOGNA.

GREECE - IN GREECE MANY TONS OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND FOOD BEEN FLOWN INTO THE LIBERATED CAPITAL ATHENS.

EARLIER BRITISH PARA-TROOPS LANDED ON AN AIRFIELD NEAR THE CITY WITHOUT OPPOSITION.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE CLEARED THE GERMANS FROM A FOREST SOUTH AND SOUTH WEST OF RIGA.

RUSSIAN AND YUGOSLAV FORCES HAVE CLEARED THE GERMANS FROM MORE PLACES S OUTH OF BELGRADE.

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VOL 4 NO 2 BELGIUM SATURDAY 14 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT - BRITISH AND AMERICAN FIGHTER-BOMBERSHAVE SMASHED GERMAN COL-UMNS TRYING TO RELIEVE AACHEN.

IN 2 DAYS THEY HAVE KNOCKED OUT 84 GER-MAN TANKS EAST OF THE CITY.

AMERICAN INFANTRY HAVE THRUST DEEPER INTO AACHEN AGAINST MODERATE RESISTANCE.

BRITISH 2ND ARMY HAVE RE-ENTERED OVER-LOON AND PUSHED A MILE BEYOND THE TOWN TOWARD THE GERMAN FRONTIER.

IN THE SCHELDT POCKET CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE GOT WITHIN 5 MILES OF BRESKEN THE MAIN POINT OF GERMAN RESISTANCE.

R.A.F. HEAVY BOMBERS ALMOST WIPPED OUT THE GERMAN FRONTIER TOWNS OF CLEVES AND EMMERICK IN DAYLIGHT A WEEK AGO.

BOTH TOWNS WERE PACKED WITH STORES AND MUNITIONS.

BRITISH 1ST AERBORNE DIVISION IS BEING REBIULT AND EQUIPED AFTER THIER HEROIC STAND AT ARNHEM.

R.A.F HEAVIES WERE HEARD GOING OUT IN STREGTH AGAIN THIS MORNING.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE LIBERATED RIGA .

THEY HAVE ALSO PUSHED HALF WAY ACROSS HUNGARY TOWARD YUGOSLAVIA.

YUGOSLAV PARTISANS HAVE REACHED BELGRADE.

THE POLISH PRIME MINISTER HAS HAD A 2 HOUR CONFERENCE WITH MARSHALL STALIN AND MR CHURCHILL.

ITALY -
HUNDEEDS OF HEAVY BOMBERS FROM ITALY YESTERDAY ATTACKED WEST HUNGRY.

BOTH ARMIES IN ITALY HAVE MADE GAINS WITH IMPROVED WEATHER.

GREECE - GREEK PARTISANS HAVE LIBERATED ATHONS.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN SUPER FORTS HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED FORMOSA.

IN THE SERIES OF ATTACKES EARLIER THIS MONTH THE 'MERICANS SANK OR BADLY DAMAGED 150 REASONABLE SIZE SHIPS 100 SMALLER CRAFT AND 520 ENEMY AIRCRAFT
GENERAL - FLYING BOMBS WERE SENT OVER ENGLAND AGAIN LAST NIGHT.

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VOL II NO 1 BELGIUM FRIDAY 13 OCT 44

WESTERN FRONT — BRITISH 2ND AMRY TROOPS YESTERDAY ENTERED OVERLOON AFTER LAUNCHING A LIMITED ATTACK TOWARDS THE MAAS.

THE GERMANS HAVE WITHDRAWN FROM THIER SMALL BRIDGEHEAD ACROSS THE LEK WEST OF ARNHEM.

IT IS NOW DISCLOSED THAT ALL THE WELSH REGIMENTS HAVE UNITS WITH THE 2ND ARMY.

THE GERMANS IN THE SCHELDT POCKET HAVE BEEN REIFORCED BY PARA-TROOPS AND ARE RESISTING STRONGLY.

AMERICAN 1ST ARMY TROOPS HAVE SMASHED ATEMPTS TO RELIEVE AACHEN AND HAVE BEEN PROBING THE FACTORY AREA.

AMERICAN GUNS AND PLANES GAVE THE CITY ANOTHER POUNDING YESTERDAY.

THE LUFTWAFFE SENT UP 150 PLANES AND LOST 12, 4 AMERICAN PLANESWERE LOST.

ON THE MOSELLE FRONT AMERICAN 3RD ARMY TROOPS HAVE REACHED PARROY.

BRITISH BOMBERS ATTACHED THE RUHR AND 500 AMERICAN BOMBERS HIT

BRENEN AND OSNABRUCK.

GENERAL EISENHOWER SAID YESTERDAY, QUOTE "WE HAVE A HARD JOB AHEAD BUT VICTORY IS CERTAIN!

RUSSIAN FRONT — THE RUSSIANS ARE WITHIN 60 MILES OF BUDAPEST AND HAVE CAPTURED THE JUNCTION OF ORADEA-MARE IN TRANSYLVANIA.

SOVIET BALTIC FORCES WERE YESTERDAY 5 MILES FROM RIGA

THE POLISH PRIME MINISTER ARRIVED IN MOSCOW YESTERDAY AND HAS HAD A TALK WITH MR EDEN.

ITALY — ALLIED AIR FORCES IN ITALY YESTERDAY ATTACKED THE OUTSHIRTS OF BOLOGNE.

PACIFIC — UNITED STATES CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT HAVE ATTACKED JAPANESE POSITIONS AND BASES ON LUZON ISLAND.

SOUTH WEST PACIFIC BOMBERS HAVE MADE THEIR HEAVIEST ATTACK YET ON BALIKPAPAN.

PHONE COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN RESUMED FROM STOCKEHOLM TO BERLIN AFTER 100 HRS.

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WESTERN FRONT - THE ATTACK ON ON AACHEN HAS BEEN RESUMED AFTER THE EXPIRARY OF THE ALLIED ULTIMATUM.

OVER 200 AMERCIAN BIG GUNS ARE SHELLING THE CITY.

EARLIER OVER 300 PLANES DIVE BOMBED AND MACHINE GUNNED THE CITY.

A GERMAN RELIEF ATTAEMPT HAS BEEN SMASHED AND ENEMY TROOPS AND VEHICALS HAVE BEEN SEEM TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE BURNING CITY.

AMHRICAN 3RD ARMY TROOPS ARE FIGHTING IN A TOWN 6 MILES NORTH OF METZ.

CANADIAN AND UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS HAVE MET STRONG RESISTANCE IN THERE ASSAULT ON THE SCHELDT POCKET.

OTHER CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE GOT ASTRIDE THE CAUSEWAY BETWEEN WALCHEREN ISLAND AND IN THE MAINLAND.

WALCHEREN ISLAND HAS BEEN POUNDED AGAIN BY R.A.F LANCSATERS.

FORTRESSES YESTERDAY BOMBED TARGETS

AROUND COLOGNE AND COBLENZ.

RUSSIAN FRONT -
THE RUSSIANS WERE LAST REPORTED 10 MILES FROM MEMEL AND THEY HAVE REACHED THE NORTH EAST BORDER OF EAST PRUSSIA.

THEY HAVE CAPTURED SZEGED THE SECOND LARG-EST TOWN IN HUNGARY.

CLUJ THE CAPITAL OF TRANSYLVANIA HAS BEEN CAPTURED.

IN YUGOSLAVIA BELGRADE HAS BEEN SURROUNDED BY RED ARMY AND MARSHALL TITO'S FORCES.

THE POLISH PRIME MINISTER HAS EXCEPTED A INVITATION TO GO TO MOSCOW.

ITALY - ALLIED ARMIES IN ITALY HAVE GAINED MORE GROUNDIN SPITE OF BAD WEATHER.

PACIFIC- ALLIED BOMBERS HAVE ATTACKED BALIK PAPAN FOR THE 4TH TIME IN TWO WEEKS.

AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE MADE A NEW LANDING IN THE PALAU GROUP THIS TIME WITHOUT OPPOSITION.

GENERAL - THE GERMANS SENT FLYING BOMBERS OVER SOUTHERN ENGLAND DURING THE NIGHT

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WESTERN FRONT — GENERAL HODGES HAS SURROUBDED AACHEN AND HAS SENT THE CITY AN ULTIMATUM TELLING IT TO SURR-ENDER OR BE WIPED OUT.

THE ULTIMATUM EXPIRES BEFORE 1100 HOURS TO-DAY, SO FAR NO REPLY HAS BEEN RECIEVED.

CANADIAN AND UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS WHO LANDED BEHIND THE GERMANS ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE SCHELDT HAVE LINKED UP AND DRIVEN SOME 3 THREE MILES INLAND.

THEY HAVE BEEN SHELLED BY ENEMY GUNS FROM WALCHEREN.

CANADAIN BRIDGEHEAD ACROSS THE LEOPOLD CANNAL IS NOW ABOUT 2 AND 1/2 MILES LONG AND 400YARDS DEEP AT SOME POINTS.

THE GERMANS HAVE CROSSED THE RIVER LEK WEST OF ARNHEM BUT OUR MEN ARE CONTAIN-ING THE SMALL BRIDGEHEAD.

FRENCH TANKS AND INFANTRY HAVE FOUGHT THIER WAY TO WITHIN 9 MILE OF THE BELFORT GAP.

IT IS DISCLOSED THAT THE LIVERPOOL IRISH AND HARTFORDSHIRE REGIMENT TOOK PART IN THE LANDING IN NORMANDY.

RUSSIAN FRONT — THE RUSSIANS HAVE BROKEN THROUGH TO THE LITHUANIAN COAST 15 NORTH OF MENEL AND HAVE TRAPPED A BIG GERMAN FORCE.

MARSHALL STALIN GAVE A DINNER IN MOSCOW YESTERDAY IN HONOUR OF MR CHURCHILL AND MR EDEN OTHER GUESTS INCLUDED MR HARR-IMAN.

ITALY — IN ITALY 5TH ARMY GUNS HAVE GOT TO WITHIN SHELLING RANGE OF BOLOGNA.

GREECE — BRITISH TROOPS HAVE ENTERED CORINTH WITH OUT OPPOSITION.

PACIFIC — A UNITED STATES TASK FORCE OF AIRSRAFT CARRIERS HAVE MADE THE DEEPEST NAVAL PENITRATION INTO THE ISLAND DEFENCES OF JAPAN.

THEY ATTACKED THE RYUHYU OR NANISIA ISLAND CHAIN WHICH START ABOUT 80 MILES NORTH OF FORMOSA AND STRETCH NORTH TO WITHIN 25 MILES OF JAPAN.

AT LEAST 12 JAPANESE SHIPS WERE SUNK AND 26 DAMAGED. MORE THAN 89 JAPANESE PLANE WERE DESTROYED. NONE OF THE ATTACKING SHIPS WERE DAMAGED AND PLANE LOSSES WERE LIGHT.

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WESTERN FRONT - BRITISH TROOPS LANDED EARLY YESTERDAY BEHIND THE ENEMY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SCHELDT ESTUARY.

THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED TWO BRIDGEHEADS AND WERE LAST REPORTED DRIVING INLAND.

AS A RESULT ENEMY RESISTANCE ALONG THE LEOPOLD CANNAL HAS DECREASED.

OUR TROOPS ACROSS THE CANNAL HAVE NOW LINKED UP SOLIDLY.

THE ENEMY POSITION ON WALCHEREN IS CRITICAL OWEING TO FLOODS CAUSED BY R.A.F. ATTACKS ON THE DYKES.

THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY HAVE REDUCED THE ESCAPE GAP OUT OF AACHEN TO JUST OVER A MILE.

THE AMERICAN 3RD ARMY HAVE ADVANCED ANOTHER MILE BETWEEN METZ AND NANCY.

WESTERN FRONT - BRITISH TROOPS

R.A.F. HALIFAXS ATTACKED BOCHUM LAST NIGHT.

EARLIER OVER 1,100 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS HIT TARGETS IN WESTERN GERMANY.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS

ARE SWEAPING TOWARDS BUDAPEST ON A 100 MILE FRONT.

THEY ARE NOW ABOUT 55 MILES FROM THE CITY.

IN LITHUANIA THE RUSSIANS ARE ADVANCING 17 MILES EVERY 24 HOURS.

MR CHURCHILL AND MR EDEN HAVE ARRIVED IN MOSCOW AND HAVE HAD A TALK WITH MARSHALL STALIN.

MR HARRIMAN IS REPRESENTING AMERICA IN THE TALKS.
TUESDAY 10 OCT 4 4

ITALY - 5TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE PUSHED TO WITHIN 10 MILES OF BOLOGNA.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN FORCES HAVE LANDED ON ANOTHER PALAU ISLAND AND AMERICAN BOMBERS HAVE ATTACKED A TOWN ON MINDANAO ISLAND.
ARE SWEAPING TOWARDS BUDAPEST ON A
100 MILE FRONT.

GENERAL - THE ENEMY SENT FLYING BOMBS OVER SOUTHERN ENGLAND INCLUDING THE LONDON AREA.

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN STOCKHOLM AND BERLIN HAVE BEEN CUT SINCE SUND

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WESTERN FRONT - AMERICAN 1ST ARMY TROOPS HAVE ALMOST ENCERCLED AACHEN AND HAVE CUT THE MAIN RAILWAY FROM AACHEN TO COLOGNE.

ON THE DUTCH COAST CANADIAN 1ST ARMY TROOPS NOW CONTROL THE CAUSEWAY FROM THE SCHELDT ISLANDS TO THE MAINLAND AND THE GERMANS ARE NOW VIRTUALLY CUT OFF.

BETWEEN METZ AND NANCY AMERICAN 3RD ARMY UNITS HAVE STRUCK ALONG A 20 MILE SECTOR OF THE MOSELLE AND ARE FIGHTING ONLY 6 MILES NORTH OF METZ.

THE GERMANS ARE BRINGING UP PICKED TROOPS TO MEET THE BRITISH ARMY THREAT AROUND ARNHEM.

RUSSIAN FRONT - IN WEST LITHUANIA TWO RUSSIAN ARMIES HAVE SMASHED THROUGH ON A FRONT OF 175 MILES AND HAVE ADVANCED 60 MILES NEARER THE BALTIC COAST.

IN LATVIA SOVIET TROOPS ARE WITHIN 18 MILES OF RIGA.

IN HUNGARY RUSSIAN FORCES ARE ONLY 75 MILES FROM BUDAPEST.

IN YUGOSLAVIA THEY ARE NOW 35 MILES

NORTH OF BELGRADE.

IN FINLAND FINNISH TROOPS HAVE TAKEN 500 GERMAN PRISONERS WHEN THEY CAPTURED THE PORT OF KEMI.

ITALY - IN ITALY DESPITE STRONG ENEMY RESISTANCE THE 5 ARMY HAS CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ON BOLOGNA.

ON THE ADRIATIC SIDE INDIAN TROOPS OF THE 8TH ARMY HAVE CROSSED ANOTHER RIVER.

GREECE - ALLIED TROOPS IN SOUTHERN GREECE ARE MOVING ON KORIN.

PACIFIC - IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC ALLIED BOMBERS HAVE AGAIN RAIDED RABAUL WHERE 60,000 JAPANESE ARE TRAPPED.

IN BURMA ALLIED AIRCRAFT HAVE BOMBED THE JAPANESE IN SUPPORT OF THE 14TH ARMY MEN ATTACKING TIDIM.

GENERAL - THE GERMANS SENT FLYING BOMBS OVER SOUTHERN ENGLAND FOR THE 4TH NIGHT RUNNING.

MR. WENDLE WILKY DIED YESTERDAY MORNING.

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WESTERN FRONT — ALLIED AIRCRAFT HAVE FLOWN OVER 5000 MISSIONS YESTERDAY AND LAST NIGHT.

AMERICAN BOMBERS WITH HUNDREDS OF FIGHTERS STRUCK AT ENEMY OIL INSTALLATIONS AND WENT AS FAR AS AUSTRIA.

BRITISH BOMBERS HIT ENEMY COMMUNICATIONS BEHIND THE BATTLE LINE AND INSIDE GERMANY.

THE GERMAN KEMBS DAM HAS BEEN BREACHED BY NINE LANCASTERS.

OTHER ALLIED AIRCRAFT FLEW IN CLOSE SUPPORT OF THE GROUND FORCES.

THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY HAS DRIVEN A WEDGE 6 MILES DEEP AND 6 MILES WIDE INTO THE SIEGFRIED LINE NORTH OF AACHEN.

IT IS DESCRIBED AS A MAJOR BREAK THROUGH.

AMERICAN DIVE BOMBERS POUNDED THE ENEMY DEFENCES AND THE INFANTRY ADVANCED 2 MILES.

OTHER 1ST ARMY TROOPS SOUTH EAST OF AACHEN ARE CLOSING IN ON HURTGEN MORE THAN 5 MILES INSIDE GERMANY.

ON THE DUTCH COAST CANADIAN FORCES ARE CLOSING IN ON THE LAST GERMAN ESCAPE ROUTE FROM THE SCHELDT ISLANDS TO THE MAINLAND.

ROYAL AIR FORCE LANCASTERS HAVE BOMBED THE DYKES ON EITHER SIDE OF FLUSHING.

RUSSIAN FRONT — THE RUSSIANS DRIVING INTO HUNGARY ARE NEARLY 80 MILES FROM THE CAPITAL BUDAPEST.

MARSHALL TITO'S YUGOSLAV FORCES HAVE REACHED THE HUNGARIAN BORDER ON A FRONT OF 20 MILES.

ITALY — IN ITALY AMERICAN 5TH ARMY TROOPS ARE LESS THAN 12 MILES FROM BOLOGNA.

MORE ADVANCES HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE 8 TH ARMY FRONT.

GREECE — IN GREECE MOST OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE MAINLAND HAS BEEN CLEARED OF THE GERMANS, ROYAL NAVY UNITS HAVE CLEARED ANOTHER GREEK ISLAND.

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WESTERN FRONT - IN THE LAST 24 HOURS BRITISH AND AMERICAN PLANES HAVE MADE THE BIGGEST AIR ATTACK OF THE WAR ON GERMANY AND ENEMY POSITIONS IN WESTERN HOLLAND.

BERLIN AND HAMBURG WERE AMONG THE TARGETS ATTACKED BY SOME 1250 AMERICAN HEAVIES YESTERDAY.

THE BOMBERS WERE ESCORTED BY MORE THAN 750 FIGHTERS AND BETWEEN THEM THEY DESTROYED 59 ENEMY AIR CRAFT 19 AMERICAN BOMBERS AND TEN FIGHTERS ARE MISSING.

HUNDREDS OF R.A.F. BOMBERS YESTERDAY POUNDED OIL PLANTS IN THE RUHR AND LAST NIGHT STRONG FORCES ATTACKED BERLIN AGAIN AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT TARGETS.

ALLIED AIRCRAFT YESTERDAY FLEW NEARLY 1500 SORTIES FROM CLOSE RANGE AGAINST THE GERMAN TROOPS IN HOLLAND .

SOME OF THESE PLANES GAVE DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE NEW ATTACK WHICH THE CANADIANS HAVE LAUNCHED ACROSS THE LEOPOLD CANAL.

THE CANADIANS HAVE GAINED A 3 MILE BRIDGEHEAD IN FACE OF STIFFENING GERMAN RESISTANCE.

OTHER CANADIANS HAVE GAINED GROUND NORTH OF ANTWERP AND UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS HAVE CLOSED IN ON TILBURG.

STIFF FIGHTING CONTINUES IN THE AACHEN AREA AT ONE POINT THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY IS WITHIN 6 MILES OF DUIEN.

FIELD MARSHALL LORD GORT HAS VISITED GENERAL EISENHOWER IN FRANCE.

ITALY - BAD WEATHER CONTINUES IN ITALY.

5TH ARMY SPEARHEADS ARE NOW WITHIN 14 MILES OF BOLOGNA.

GREECE - BRITISH AND GREEK TROOPS HAVE LIBERATED THE ISLAND OF SAMOS.

RUSSIAN FRONT - SOVIET FORCES ARE ADVANCING FROM RUMANIA INTO HUNGARY ON A FRONT OF MORE THAN 50 MILES.

THEY HAVE TAKEN MORE THAN A 100 PLACES ALREADY.

GENERAL - THE GERNAMS SENT MORE FLYING BOMBS AGAINST SOUTHERN ENGLAND DURING THE NIGHT.

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GERMANY - IT IS NOW KNOWN THAT 96 LANCASTERS OF THE R.A.F. SMASHED GERMANY'S VITAL DORTMUND EMS CANNAL ON THE NIGHT OF SEPT. 23RD.

POTOGRAPHS RELEASED TO-DAY SHOW A LONG STRECCHOF THE CANNAL DRY AND GREAT BREACHES BLOWN IN THE WALLS BY 5 AND A HALF TON BOMBS.

THIS MEANS THAT THE RUHR IS COMPLETELY ISOLATED BY WATERWAYS FROM THE NORTH SEA AND EAST GERMANY, 14 OF THE LANCASTERS DID NOT RETURN.

AMERICAN TROOPS NORTH OF AAKEN HAVE CAPTURED THE TOWN OF UBACH ABOUT THREE MILES OVER THE GERMAN BORDER.

THEY'VE PENETRATED THE SIEGFRIED LINE BUT CORRESPONDENTS AT SUPREME HEAD QUARTERS SAY THEY ARE NOT YET THROUGH IT .

BELGIUM - ANOTHER FORCE OF R.A.F. LANCASTERS HAVE BREACHED THE SEA WALL PROTECTING THE GERMAN HELD ISLAND OF WALCHEREN AND FLOODED ENEMY POSITIONS GUARDING THE MOUTH OF THE SCHELDT AND APPROCHES TO ANTWERP.

IN ANTWERP ITSELF ALMOST ALL THE DOCK AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CITY HAS BEEN CLEARED OF THE ENEMY.

POLISH TROOPS HAVE PUSHED 7 MILES NORTH OF ANTWERP.

FRANCE - AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE BROKEN INTO ONE OF THE FORTRESSES GUARDING METZ.

ITALY - THE 5 ARMY IN ITALY HAVE CAPTURED AN IMPORTANT ROAD JUNCTION 18 MILES FROM BOLOGNA.

ON THE 8TH ARMY FRONT BRITISH TROOPS HAVE TAKEN A HILL SEVERAL MILES INLAND FROM THE ADRIATIC.

GREESE - AT LEAST 6 GREEK ISLANDS HAVE BEEN CLEARED OF THE ENEMY.

RUSSIA FRONT - RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE BROKEN INTO YUGOSLAVIA FROM RUMANIA AT A NEW POINT THIS TIME NORTH OF THE DANUBE.

SOVIET TROOPS NOW STAND IN AN ARC NORTH AND EAST OF BELGRADE AND ARE 40 TO 45 MILES FROM THE YUGOSLAV CAPITAL.

IN THE BALTIS THE RUSSIANS HAVE CAPTURED THE ESTONIAN ISLAND OF DAGOE.

POLISH ORGANIZED RESISTANCE HAS CEASED IN WARSAW.

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GERMANY - TROOPS OF THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY IN A NEW ATTACK NORTH OF AACHEN HAVE DRIVEN A WEDGE 2 MILES DEEP INTO THE SEEGFRIED LINE.

AT IT'S BASE THE WEDGE IS OVER 3 MILES WIDE.

ASWELL AS A CONCENTRATED BARRAGE ABOUT 500 MEDIUM AND FIGHTER BOMBERS ATTACKED BEFORE THE INFANTRY WENT IN.

ALL ALONG THE SIEGFRIED LINE THE AMERICANS ARE KEEPING THE GERMAN DEFENCES ON EDGE.

BOTH THE 1ST AND 3RD ARMIES HAVE REPORTED GAINS.

BELGIUM - CANADIAN AND UNITED KINDOM TROOPS ARE MOVING TO LINK UP WITH THE BRITISH GARRISON IN ANTWERP ABOUT 12 MILES AWAY.

GENERAL EISNHOVER HAS WARNED THE DUTCH INHABITANCE OF THE ISLANDS IN THE SCHEDLE ESTUARY THAT THEY MAY HAVE SEVER AND PROLONGED BOMBING.

GERMANY -
NEARLY 2,000 AMERICAN BOMBERS ATTACKED COLOGNE CASSEL AND HAM YESTERDAY.

R.A.F. BOMBER COMMAND AND THE 2ND TACTICAL

AIR FORCE LAST MONTH DROPPED 55,000 TONS OF BOMBS ON GERMAN TARGETS, 21,000 TONS OF THEM ON GERMANY ITSELF.

MOSQUITOS DROPPED MORE THAN 100,4000 POUNDERS ON BERLIN ALONE.

ITALY -
BRITISH AND AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY IN ITALY HAVE ADVANCED YARD BY YARD THROUGH MINE FIELDS IN THE FACE OF HEAVY ENEMY FIRE.

WITH BETTER WEATHER THEY HAVE HAD CLOSE AIR SUPPORT.

THERE HAS BEEN NO GREAT CHANGE IN THE 8TH ARMIES FORWARD POSITIONS.

RUSSIA - MOSCOW REPORTS ONLY FIGHTING OF LOCAL IMPORTANCE ON THE EASTERN FRONT.

BERLIN RADIO SAYS RUSSIA TROOPS ARE POURING OVER THE DANUBE INTO YUGOSLAVIA.

PACIFIC - ALLIED BOMBERS IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC HAVE ATTACKED ISLAND GROUPS SOUTH OF THE PHILIPPINES. THEIR CHIEF TARGETS WERE AMBOINA IN THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND AN AIR FIELD ON THE CELEBES.

AT LEAST 3 JAPANESE FIGHTERS AND 1 BOMBER WERE SHOT DOWN.

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HOLLAND - THE BRITISH 2ND ARMY  HAS BEATEN OFF MORE FIERCE GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST THEIR CORRIDOR  IN HOLLAND

ALLIED AIRGRAFT HAVE BLOCKED  THE RAIL-WAYS FEEDING THE ENEMY FRONT LINE AND REDUCED ROAD TRANSPORT TO A TRICKLE.

FRANCE - ON THE AMERICAN FRONT SEVERAL GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS IN FRONT OF THE METZ GAP HAVE BEEN BEATEN OFF.

CANADIAN TROOPS RESUMED THEIR LAND AND AIR ATTACKS ON CALAIS AT NOON YESTERDAY WHEN THE 24 HOUR TRUCE EXPIRED.

THE CANADIANS HAVE PENITRATED INTO THE TOWN AT SEVERAL POINTS.

FOLLOWING THE CAPTURE OF THE ENEMY'S CROSS CHANNEL GUNS AT CAP GRIS NEZ FOLKESTON DOVER AND OTHER TOWNS IN HELLFIRE CORNER CELEBRATED THE END OF THEIR ORDEAL.

ITALY - BOTH ALLIED ARMIES IN ITLAY ARE KEEPING UP THEIR PRESSURE  IN OF SUBORN GERMAN RESISTANCE AND BAD WEATHER.

HEAVY RAIN HAS MADE GOING PARTICULARLY HARD ON THE ADRICATIC SECTOR

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE DRIVEN THE GERMANS  FROM SEVERAL  TOWNS IN YUGOSLAVIA.

MOSCOW HAS SAID NOTHING ABOUT A BREAK THROUGH FROM RUMANIA INTO HUNGARY BUT ACCORDING TO ENEMY REPORTS FIGHTING HAS BEEN SWAYING TO AND FRO ON A BROAD FRONT ON THE BORDER

GENERAL - THE POLISH PRESIDENT HAS RELEAVED GENERAL SOSNKOWSKI OF HIS POSITION AS C IN C.  HE IS FOLLOWED BY GENERAL KOMOROWSKI BETTER KNOWN AS GENERAL BOR COMMANDER OF THE POLISH HOME ARMY IN WARSAW.

A  STRONG FORCE OF R.A.F. HEAVIES WITH FIGHTER COVERYESTERDAY  ATTACKED OIL PLANTS IN THE RUHR

OVER 750 AMERICAN HEAVIES  WITH HUNDERDS OF FIGHTERS ATTACKED RAIL JUNCTIONS IN WEST GERMANY.

ALLIED AIRCRAFT HAVE SUNK MORE JAPANESE VESSELS IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC.

THE FRENCH NAVY MINISTER HAS ANNOUNCED THAT FRANCE WILL BE ABLE TO SEND A SMALL BUT SPIRITED  NAVY TO FIGHT  BESIDE THE ALLIES IN THE PACIFIC.

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M. F. A. 97
150M-9-46 (9586)
H.Q. 1772-39-73

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MIDDELBURG.

THIRD EDITION

SHEET 3.

G.S.G.S. No 2541.
Published by War Office 1913.
3rd Edition. 1943.

Revised and Reproduced by Ordnance Survey 1943.

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