From 330b703539f4c9777dbc0a5c689bbe0c3f0abbf1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nathan Date: Tue, 19 May 2026 22:03:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] OCR-Viewer (#1) Co-authored-by: nathan Reviewed-on: https://git.frame44.com/nathan/AI-Prototype/pulls/1 --- .gitignore | 2 + GoogleDocumentOCR/db.py | 108 + GoogleDocumentOCR/embed_and_store.py | 73 + GoogleDocumentOCR/main.py | 149 + GoogleDocumentOCR/ocr.py | 94 + GoogleDocumentOCR/web_app.py | 473 + LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-flash_2.5.md | 237 + .../gemini-pro_qwen3_olmocr.md | 559 + README.MD | 36 + ...-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md | 768 + ...Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6_viewer.md | 1268 + ...nders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md | 343 + ...War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json | 262 + ..._War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json | 2194 ++ ...Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_appx_positions.json | 19650 +++++++++++ ...r-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_appx_records.json | 6008 ++++ ...War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_narratives.json | 972 + 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100644 viewer/p44-ocr-viewer.css create mode 100644 viewer/p44-ocr-viewer.html create mode 100644 viewer/p44-ocr-viewer.js diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index d05328d..4140068 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -6,3 +6,5 @@ _site/ pass-deployment deployment.json src/css/styles.min.css +inputs/ +GoogleDocumentOCR/credentials \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/GoogleDocumentOCR/db.py b/GoogleDocumentOCR/db.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4a9ff3 --- /dev/null +++ b/GoogleDocumentOCR/db.py @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ +import os +import psycopg2 +from psycopg2.extras import execute_values +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +load_dotenv() + +def get_conn(): + return psycopg2.connect( + host=os.getenv("DB_HOST"), + port=os.getenv("DB_PORT"), + dbname=os.getenv("DB_NAME"), + user=os.getenv("DB_USER"), + password=os.getenv("DB_PASSWORD"), + ) + +def init_db(): + conn = get_conn() + cur = conn.cursor() + cur.execute("CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS vector;") + cur.execute(""" + CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS document_chunks ( + id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY, + filename TEXT NOT NULL, + page_num INTEGER, + chunk_index INTEGER, + text TEXT NOT NULL, + embedding vector(768), + nationality TEXT DEFAULT 'unknown', + corpus TEXT DEFAULT 'unknown', + created_at TIMESTAMPTZ DEFAULT NOW() + ); + """) + # Migrate existing tables that predate nationality/corpus columns + for col, default in [("nationality", "unknown"), ("corpus", "unknown")]: + cur.execute(f""" + ALTER TABLE document_chunks + ADD COLUMN IF NOT EXISTS {col} TEXT DEFAULT '{default}'; + """) + cur.execute(""" + CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS document_chunks_embedding_idx + ON document_chunks + USING ivfflat (embedding vector_cosine_ops) + WITH (lists = 100); + """) + cur.execute(""" + CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS document_chunks_nationality_idx + ON document_chunks (nationality); + """) + cur.execute(""" + CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS document_chunks_corpus_idx + ON document_chunks (corpus); + """) + conn.commit() + cur.close() + conn.close() + print("DB initialized.") + +def upsert_chunks(rows: list[dict]): + conn = get_conn() + cur = conn.cursor() + execute_values( + cur, + """ + INSERT INTO document_chunks (filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, embedding, nationality, corpus) + VALUES %s + """, + [ + ( + r["filename"], r["page_num"], r["chunk_index"], r["text"], r["embedding"], + r.get("nationality", "unknown"), r.get("corpus", "unknown"), + ) + for r in rows + ], + template="(%s, %s, %s, %s, %s::vector, %s, %s)" + ) + conn.commit() + cur.close() + conn.close() + +def semantic_search(query_embedding: list[float], top_k: int = 5, + nationality: str = None, corpus: str = None): + conn = get_conn() + cur = conn.cursor() + filters = [] + params = [] + if nationality: + filters.append("nationality = %s") + params.append(nationality) + if corpus: + filters.append("corpus = %s") + params.append(corpus) + where = ("WHERE " + " AND ".join(filters)) if filters else "" + cur.execute( + f""" + SELECT filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nationality, corpus, + 1 - (embedding <=> %s::vector) AS similarity + FROM document_chunks + {where} + ORDER BY embedding <=> %s::vector + LIMIT %s; + """, + [query_embedding] + params + [query_embedding, top_k] + ) + rows = cur.fetchall() + cur.close() + conn.close() + return rows \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/GoogleDocumentOCR/embed_and_store.py b/GoogleDocumentOCR/embed_and_store.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2c9690e --- /dev/null +++ b/GoogleDocumentOCR/embed_and_store.py @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +import os +from openai import OpenAI +from db import upsert_chunks +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +load_dotenv() + +client = OpenAI( + api_key=os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY"), + base_url="https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai", +) + +CHUNK_SIZE = 500 +CHUNK_OVERLAP = 50 +EMBEDDING_MODEL = "BAAI/bge-base-en-v1.5" +EMBEDDING_DIMS = 768 # bge-base produces 768-dim vectors + + +def chunk_text(text: str, chunk_size: int = CHUNK_SIZE, overlap: int = CHUNK_OVERLAP) -> list[str]: + words = text.split() + chunks = [] + start = 0 + while start < len(words): + end = start + chunk_size + chunks.append(" ".join(words[start:end])) + start += chunk_size - overlap + return [c for c in chunks if c.strip()] + + +def embed_texts(texts: list[str]) -> list[list[float]]: + all_embeddings = [] + batch_size = 100 + for i in range(0, len(texts), batch_size): + batch = texts[i:i + batch_size] + response = client.embeddings.create( + input=batch, + model=EMBEDDING_MODEL, + ) + all_embeddings.extend([item.embedding for item in response.data]) + return all_embeddings + + +def process_pages(filename: str, pages: list[dict], + nationality: str = "unknown", corpus: str = "unknown"): + rows = [] + all_chunks = [] + + for page in pages: + chunks = chunk_text(page["text"]) + for idx, chunk in enumerate(chunks): + all_chunks.append({ + "filename": filename, + "page_num": page["page_num"], + "chunk_index": idx, + "text": chunk, + "nationality": nationality, + "corpus": corpus, + }) + + if not all_chunks: + print(f" No text extracted from {filename}, skipping.") + return + + print(f" Embedding {len(all_chunks)} chunks from {filename}...") + texts = [c["text"] for c in all_chunks] + embeddings = embed_texts(texts) + + for chunk, embedding in zip(all_chunks, embeddings): + chunk["embedding"] = embedding + rows.append(chunk) + + upsert_chunks(rows) + print(f" Stored {len(rows)} chunks for {filename}.") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/GoogleDocumentOCR/main.py b/GoogleDocumentOCR/main.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ebfd441 --- /dev/null +++ b/GoogleDocumentOCR/main.py @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +import os +import shutil +from tqdm import tqdm +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +from db import init_db +from ocr import ocr_file +from embed_and_store import process_pages + +load_dotenv() + +DOCUMENTS_DIR = "documents" +PROCESSED_DIR = "processed" + +SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS = {".pdf", ".png", ".jpg", ".jpeg", ".tiff", ".tif", ".gif", ".bmp", ".webp"} + +# ── Tag your documents here ────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Maps a filename substring → (nationality, corpus) +# First matching rule wins. Falls back to ("unknown", "unknown"). +DOCUMENT_TAGS = { + # German records + "german": ("german", "german_records"), + "deutsch": ("german", "german_records"), + "Wehrmacht": ("german", "german_records"), + # Canadian war diaries + "Calgary": ("canadian", "war_diary_narrative"), + "Blackwatch": ("canadian","war_diary_narrative"), + "5CIB": ("canadian", "war_diary_narrative"), +} + +def tag_document(filename: str) -> tuple[str, str]: + for key, (nationality, corpus) in DOCUMENT_TAGS.items(): + if key.lower() in filename.lower(): + return nationality, corpus + return "unknown", "unknown" +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + + +def main(): + os.makedirs(DOCUMENTS_DIR, exist_ok=True) + os.makedirs(PROCESSED_DIR, exist_ok=True) + init_db() + + files = [ + f for f in os.listdir(DOCUMENTS_DIR) + if os.path.splitext(f)[1].lower() in SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS + ] + + if not files: + print(f"No supported files found in '{DOCUMENTS_DIR}'. Drop PDFs or images there and re-run.") + return + + print(f"Found {len(files)} file(s) to process.\n") + + for filename in tqdm(files, desc="Processing documents"): + file_path = os.path.join(DOCUMENTS_DIR, filename) + nationality, corpus = tag_document(filename) + print(f"\n--- {filename} --- [{nationality} / {corpus}]") + + try: + pages = ocr_file(file_path) + print(f" OCR complete: {len(pages)} page(s)") + + process_pages(filename, pages, nationality=nationality, corpus=corpus) + + shutil.move(file_path, os.path.join(PROCESSED_DIR, filename)) + print(f" Moved to {PROCESSED_DIR}/") + + except Exception as e: + print(f" ERROR processing {filename}: {e}") + + print("\nDone. All files processed.") + + +def search(query: str, top_k: int = 5, nationality: str = None, corpus: str = None): + from embed_and_store import embed_texts + from db import semantic_search + + filters = [] + if nationality: filters.append(f"nationality={nationality}") + if corpus: filters.append(f"corpus={corpus}") + filter_str = f" [{', '.join(filters)}]" if filters else "" + print(f"\nSearching for: '{query}'{filter_str}\n") + + embedding = embed_texts([query])[0] + results = semantic_search(embedding, top_k=top_k, nationality=nationality, corpus=corpus) + + for rank, (filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nat, corp, similarity) in enumerate(results, 1): + print(f"[{rank}] {filename} — page {page_num}, chunk {chunk_index} [{nat} / {corp}] (similarity: {similarity:.3f})") + print(f" {text[:200]}...") + print() +def ask(question: str, top_k: int = 5, nationality: str = None, corpus: str = None): + from embed_and_store import embed_texts + from db import semantic_search + import os + from openai import OpenAI + + filters = [] + if nationality: filters.append(f"nationality={nationality}") + if corpus: filters.append(f"corpus={corpus}") + filter_str = f" [{', '.join(filters)}]" if filters else "" + print(f"\nAsking: '{question}'{filter_str}\n") + + # Step 1 - find relevant chunks + embedding = embed_texts([question])[0] + results = semantic_search(embedding, top_k=top_k, nationality=nationality, corpus=corpus) + + if not results: + print("No relevant chunks found.") + return + + # Step 2 - build context from chunks + context = "" + for filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nat, corp, similarity in results: + context += f"[Source: {filename}, page {page_num}]\n{text}\n\n" + + # Step 3 - send to LLM + client = OpenAI( + api_key=os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY"), + base_url="https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai", + ) + + prompt = f"""You are a WWII military historian. Answer the question below using only the provided source documents. +Cite the source file and page number for each claim you make. + +QUESTION: {question} + +SOURCE DOCUMENTS: +{context} + +Answer:""" + + response = client.chat.completions.create( + model="meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct", + messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}], + max_tokens=1000, + ) + + print("\nQUESTION:", question) + print("\nANSWER:") + print(response.choices[0].message.content) + print("\nSOURCES USED:") + for filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nat, corp, similarity in results: + print(f" - {filename} page {page_num} [{nat} / {corp}] (similarity: {similarity:.3f})") + +if __name__ == "__main__": + # main() + # search("is this document in german?", nationality="german") + ask("What was the Calgary Highlanders doing in October 1944?", nationality="canadian", corpus="war_diary_narrative") diff --git a/GoogleDocumentOCR/ocr.py b/GoogleDocumentOCR/ocr.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e9a70dc --- /dev/null +++ b/GoogleDocumentOCR/ocr.py @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ +import os +import io +from google.api_core.client_options import ClientOptions +from google.cloud import documentai +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +load_dotenv() + +PROJECT_ID = os.getenv("GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID") +LOCATION = os.getenv("GOOGLE_LOCATION") +PROCESSOR_ID = os.getenv("GOOGLE_PROCESSOR_ID") + +PAGE_LIMIT = 14 # stay under the 30 page limit + + +def get_client(): + opts = ClientOptions(api_endpoint=f"{LOCATION}-documentai.googleapis.com") + return documentai.DocumentProcessorServiceClient(client_options=opts) + + +def split_pdf(content: bytes, page_limit: int = PAGE_LIMIT) -> list[bytes]: + """Split PDF bytes into chunks of page_limit pages.""" + import pypdf + reader = pypdf.PdfReader(io.BytesIO(content)) + total_pages = len(reader.pages) + chunks = [] + for start in range(0, total_pages, page_limit): + writer = pypdf.PdfWriter() + for i in range(start, min(start + page_limit, total_pages)): + writer.add_page(reader.pages[i]) + buf = io.BytesIO() + writer.write(buf) + chunks.append(buf.getvalue()) + return chunks + + +def ocr_chunk(client, name: str, content: bytes, mime_type: str, page_offset: int) -> list[dict]: + """OCR a single chunk and return pages with corrected page numbers.""" + raw_doc = documentai.RawDocument(content=content, mime_type=mime_type) + request = documentai.ProcessRequest(name=name, raw_document=raw_doc) + result = client.process_document(request=request) + doc = result.document + + pages = [] + for i, page in enumerate(doc.pages): + page_text_parts = [] + for block in page.blocks: + seg = block.layout.text_anchor.text_segments + for s in seg: + start = int(s.start_index) if s.start_index else 0 + end = int(s.end_index) + page_text_parts.append(doc.text[start:end]) + page_text = "\n".join(page_text_parts).strip() + if page_text: + pages.append({"page_num": page_offset + i + 1, "text": page_text}) + return pages + + +def ocr_file(file_path: str) -> list[dict]: + client = get_client() + name = client.processor_path(PROJECT_ID, LOCATION, PROCESSOR_ID) + + ext = os.path.splitext(file_path)[1].lower() + mime_map = { + ".pdf": "application/pdf", + ".png": "image/png", + ".jpg": "image/jpeg", + ".jpeg": "image/jpeg", + ".tiff": "image/tiff", + ".tif": "image/tiff", + ".gif": "image/gif", + ".bmp": "image/bmp", + ".webp": "image/webp", + } + mime_type = mime_map.get(ext, "application/pdf") + + with open(file_path, "rb") as f: + content = f.read() + + # Only PDFs need splitting + if mime_type == "application/pdf": + chunks = split_pdf(content) + print(f" Split into {len(chunks)} chunk(s) of up to {PAGE_LIMIT} pages") + else: + chunks = [content] + + all_pages = [] + for chunk_idx, chunk in enumerate(chunks): + page_offset = chunk_idx * PAGE_LIMIT + print(f" OCR chunk {chunk_idx + 1}/{len(chunks)}...") + pages = ocr_chunk(client, name, chunk, mime_type, page_offset) + all_pages.extend(pages) + + return all_pages \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/GoogleDocumentOCR/web_app.py b/GoogleDocumentOCR/web_app.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..915572a --- /dev/null +++ b/GoogleDocumentOCR/web_app.py @@ -0,0 +1,473 @@ +""" +web_app.py — Terminal-style search UI +Run: python GoogleDocumentOCR/web_app.py +Then open: http://localhost:5000 +""" + +import os, sys +from pathlib import Path +from flask import Flask, request, jsonify, render_template_string +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent)) +load_dotenv() + +app = Flask(__name__) + +# ── HTML template ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +HTML = """ + + + + +WAR DIARY SEARCH // HISTORICAL RECORDS SYSTEM + + + + + + +
+ FILTERS: + + + +
+ +
+
+
HISTORICAL RECORDS RETRIEVAL SYSTEM v1.0
+
Corpus: Calgary Highlanders · 5 CIB · RHC Black Watch · Sep–Oct 1944
+
Embedding model: BAAI/bge-base-en-v1.5  |  LLM: Meta-Llama-3.1-8B
+
 
+
Type a question and press ENTER or [SEND].
+
Example: What was the Calgary Highlanders doing on October 23, 1944?
+
+
+ +
+ > + + +
+ + + + +""" + +# ── API endpoint ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +@app.route("/") +def index(): + return render_template_string(HTML) + + +@app.route("/ask", methods=["POST"]) +def ask(): + from embed_and_store import embed_texts + from db import semantic_search + from openai import OpenAI + + data = request.get_json(force=True) + question = (data.get("question") or "").strip() + nationality = data.get("nationality") or None + corpus = data.get("corpus") or None + top_k = int(data.get("top_k", 5)) + + if not question: + return jsonify({"error": "No question provided."}), 400 + + try: + # 1. Embed + search + embedding = embed_texts([question])[0] + rows = semantic_search(embedding, top_k=top_k, + nationality=nationality, corpus=corpus) + + if not rows: + return jsonify({ + "answer": "No relevant records found for that query with the current filters.", + "sources": [] + }) + + # 2. Build context + context = "" + sources = [] + for filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nat, corp, similarity in rows: + context += f"[Source: {filename}, page {page_num}]\n{text}\n\n" + sources.append({ + "filename": filename, + "page_num": page_num, + "similarity": round(similarity, 4), + "corpus": corp, + }) + + # 3. LLM answer + client = OpenAI( + api_key=os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY"), + base_url="https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai", + ) + + prompt = ( + "You are a WWII military historian. Answer the question using only " + "the provided source documents. Cite source file and page number " + "for each claim.\n\n" + f"QUESTION: {question}\n\n" + f"SOURCE DOCUMENTS:\n{context}\n\nAnswer:" + ) + + response = client.chat.completions.create( + model="meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct", + messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}], + max_tokens=1200, + ) + + answer = response.choices[0].message.content.strip() + return jsonify({"answer": answer, "sources": sources}) + + except Exception as e: + return jsonify({"error": str(e)}), 500 + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + print("\n WAR DIARY SEARCH — http://localhost:5000\n") + app.run(debug=False, port=5000) + diff --git a/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-flash_2.5.md b/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-flash_2.5.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a92542a --- /dev/null +++ b/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-flash_2.5.md @@ -0,0 +1,237 @@ +# OCR Comparison Summary +## Gemini Flash vs Control Test — Calgary Highlanders War Diary, Sep 44 + +--- + +## Overall Assessment + +Gemini 2.5 Flash and 2.0 Flash produced **identical outputs on every page** — no meaningful difference between the two models for this document type. The `` block leakage and inline CSS issues noted in the partial test earlier were consistent throughout. + +--- + +## Issues Log + +### Truncation + +--- + +#### Issue #1 — Truncation: Dense multi-entry pages +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 6 (doc page 7) | +| **Severity** | High | +| **Description** | Both models truncate after the 6 Sep entry, dropping the entire 7 Sep entry including the Loon Plage operational passage. Substantive content lost. | + +--- + +#### Issue #3 — Truncation: Sparse pages with low-positioned content +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 51 (signing page) | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | Entire signature block missed (`R.L. Ellis, Major, A/O.C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)`). Model processes empty space and stops before reaching content at bottom of page. | + +--- + +#### Issue #16 — Truncation: Long narrative pages +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 29 (C.O.'s address) | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | Excellent accuracy on degraded text but drops final 1.5 paragraphs. Third confirmed truncation instance. Pattern is not purely length-based — page 30 of similar density did not truncate. | + +--- + +### Handwriting & Superscript Errors + +--- + +#### Issue #2a — `pårs` → `pdrs` +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 27 (30 Sep entry) | +| **Severity** | Low–Medium | +| **Description** | Standard military abbreviation for *pounders* misread. Corrupts a common artillery term. | + +--- + +#### Issue #2b — `theme` → `them.` +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 27 (30 Sep entry) | +| **Severity** | Low | +| **Description** | Superscript/correction mark misread as a letter. | + +--- + +#### Issue #2c — `could not whether` → `could not say whether` +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 27 (30 Sep entry) | +| **Severity** | Low–Medium | +| **Description** | Handwritten superscript insertion *say* missed entirely. Meaning subtly changed. | + +--- + +#### Issue #8 — Cursive `I`/`J` confusion +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 17 | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | `I Sec` (Intelligence Section) misread as `J. See`. Domain-specific routing term lost. Pattern likely recurs across annotated documents throughout the corpus. | + +--- + +#### Issue #18 — Fundamental failure on cursive handwritten pages +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 32 (handwritten narrative appendix) | +| **Severity** | **Critical** | +| **Description** | Flash output largely unintelligible on cursive handwriting. `Leen Cire des. thae Laucklan`, `Euront pour Koon plage`, `th officers coat pere Loobeeghe`. olmOCR substantially superior on this document type. **Flash is not fit for purpose on handwritten content.** | + +--- + +### Character Substitution on Degraded Scans + +--- + +#### Issue #12 — Systematic `S`→`3` substitution +| | | +|---|---| +| **Pages** | 23, 24, others | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Examples** | `3ASK R` (SASK R), `30UTH` (SOUTH), `GUARD3` (GUARDS) | +| **Description** | Scan/font artefact where certain `S` characters render as `3`. Consistent enough to warrant a post-processing correction rule, particularly for known unit names. | + +--- + +#### Issue #14 — `S`→`3` in ambiguous location codes +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 25 | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | `BL-U30T` → `BL-USOT`. Same substitution pattern as Issue #12 in an already-ambiguous map reference or location code. | + +--- + +#### Issue #15 — `Z`→`S` substitution +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 26 | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | `PS FAUST` → `PZ FAUST` (Panzerfaust). Extends the character confusion cluster from Issue #12. Corrupts a specific weapons identification in a PW intelligence report. | + +--- + +### Document Type Failures + +--- + +#### Issue #4 — Complete failure: Complex dual-page appendix forms +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 10 (Field Return of Officers) | +| **Severity** | **Critical** | +| **Description** | Both models abandon transcription after the header, producing no table data. Entire Part A strength returns, Part B officer movements, Part C, and Part D nominal roll of **44 named officers** completely lost. Most severe structured-data failure mode in the test. | + +--- + +#### Issue #6 — Floating annotations misassigned to table rows +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 13 (DF Task Table) | +| **Severity** | Medium–High | +| **Description** | `Cancelled. Amstaten. 28: 1800. hr.` is a table-wide annotation but gets assigned to DF 1 and DF 3 rows in flat output. Risk of silent data corruption in downstream structured extraction. | + +--- + +#### Issue #7 — Diagram/trace pages: fragmented labels and partial edge reads +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 14 (brigade disposition diagram) | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | Unit names split across lines (`CALG` / `HIGHRS`, `FD` / `COY`). Partially visible edge text transcribed as garbled fragments (`CET ISSUED IN`, `ONJUNCTION`) with no uncertainty flag. Silent partial reads are more dangerous than explicit illegibility markers. | + +--- + +### Message Form Issues + +--- + +#### Issue #5 — Message form structure not preserved +| | | +|---|---| +| **Pages** | 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | +| **Severity** | Low | +| **Description** | Handwritten signatures replaced with `[handwritten signature/initials]` placeholder. Content present but unstructured. Minor relative to other issues. | + +--- + +#### Issue #9 — Message form title not recognised from partial scan +| | | +|---|---| +| **Pages** | 21, 26 | +| **Severity** | Low–Medium | +| **Description** | `MESSAGE FORM` rendered as `SSAGE FORM` / `MASSARE FORM` on edge-truncated scans. Affects document type classification. | + +--- + +#### Issue #10 — Redaction markers rendered as nonsense strings +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 21 | +| **Severity** | Low–Medium | +| **Description** | `XXXXXXX` overtyping rendered as `Kaxxkuka` rather than `[redacted]` or `[illegible]`. Will confuse downstream parsers. | + +--- + +#### Issue #11 — Systematic recipient line garbling on message forms +| | | +|---|---| +| **Pages** | All Army Form C2136 pages | +| **Severity** | Medium | +| **Description** | `TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS` consistently garbled. Worst instance: `CALO NIGHTS`. Root cause is multi-column header box layout being read linearly. Affects unit identification across multiple appendices. | + +--- + +#### Issue #13 — Degrading accuracy on poor-quality scans +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 26 | +| **Severity** | High | +| **Description** | Non-linear performance drop on faded scans — `MATSUHILLING` (MAJ SCHILLING), `MARZAM` (MERXEM), `CALO NIGHTS` (CALG HIGHRS). Model performance on message forms is scan-quality dependent in an unpredictable way. | + +--- + +### Other + +--- + +#### Issue #17 — Degraded newsprint misreads +| | | +|---|---| +| **Page** | 31 (The Glen news sheet) | +| **Severity** | Low | +| **Description** | `FRANGE` (FRANCE), `COLUMES` (COLUMNS), `AIR` (AFTER). Honest misreads on genuinely difficult source material rather than model failure. | + +--- + +## Pattern Summary + +Three distinct failure categories emerge: + +| Category | Issues | Notes | +|---|---|---| +| **Truncation** | #1, #3, #16 | Consistent tail-end content loss across dense, sparse, and long pages. Not length-dependent. Needs prompt engineering fix or post-processing length check. | +| **Character substitution** | #12, #14, #15 | `S`→`3`, `Z`→`S`, `I`→`J` clusters. Scan quality dependent. Amenable to post-processing correction rules for known military vocabulary. | +| **Document type failures** | #4, #18 | Complex dual-page forms and handwritten pages beyond Flash capability entirely. Needs routing to different handlers. | + +--- + +## Recommendation + +Gemini Flash is **viable for typed appendix pages** — message forms, movement orders, typed narrative diary entries — where its performance is generally good to excellent. + +It is **not viable** as a replacement for olmOCR on handwritten content, and should not be used as the primary OCR engine for complex structured forms. + +The most productive use would be as a **supplementary model for document classification and typed-content extraction** in the pipeline you already have planned, not as an olmOCR replacement. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-pro_qwen3_olmocr.md b/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-pro_qwen3_olmocr.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..544c9ab --- /dev/null +++ b/LLM_OCR_Evaluations/gemini-pro_qwen3_olmocr.md @@ -0,0 +1,559 @@ +# OCR Comparison Report +## Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Qwen3-VL-30B vs olmOCR 2-7B +### Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44 — Control Test (32 pages) + +--- + +## Executive Summary + +This test runs all three models against the same 32-page control PDF covering a wide range of document types: war diary narrative pages, typed appendix forms, message forms, artillery task tables, officer returns, a handwritten narrative appendix, maps/traces, regimental journal pages, and a printed personal message from Montgomery. + +**Headline result:** Gemini 2.5 Pro is the clear winner on typed content and the best-performing general model tested to date. Qwen3-VL-30B is disqualified from serious consideration — it is fundamentally broken for this use case. olmOCR remains the benchmark for overall pipeline reliability but is now clearly outperformed by Gemini Pro on clean typed pages. + +--- + +## Model Profiles + +### Gemini 2.5 Pro (`google/gemini-2.5-pro`) +**Output format:** Plain text with HTML tables for structured content. Extensive `` blocks present throughout — same leakage issue as Flash, slightly more verbose reasoning chains. + +**Volume:** 4,144 lines — nearly 3× olmOCR, reflecting the think-block overhead and verbose HTML. + +### Qwen3-VL-30B (`Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct`) +**Output format:** HTML wrapped in markdown code fences, with catastrophic failure modes. + +**Volume:** 1,594 lines — deceptively short, largely because most pages produced empty `
` placeholders rather than actual transcription. + +### olmOCR 2-7B (`allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025`) +**Output format:** Clean plain text with HTML tables. No think blocks. Consistent output structure across all page types. + +**Volume:** 3,777 lines — substantial and consistent throughout. + +--- + +## Page-by-Page Analysis + +### Page 1 — Cover Page + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Captures all stamps, handwritten annotations, strikethroughs, the form numbers, both circular stamps with dates, the upside-down "ORIGINAL" at bottom, and the handwritten appendix notes. The `` block narrates the plan clearly. Best transcription of the three. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure. Produces a hallucinated war diary table with "MR 2553 / 1 Sep 44 / 0800" and then enters an infinite loop repeating "Bde Bde Bde Bde..." thousands of times, filling the entire output with garbage. This is a catastrophic token generation failure. + +**olmOCR:** Good but incomplete. Captures the main text fields accurately. Misses some of the handwritten annotations and stamp details. Gets the date range, unit name, and appendix notes. Reads the stamps as single tokens rather than decomposing them. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 2 — Instructions for Compilation (three-column boilerplate) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Correctly identifies and renders the three-column layout as a numbered sequential document. Gets all numbered paragraphs, sub-points, and the full footer warning. Verbatim accurate. + +**Qwen3:** Surprisingly good here — transcribes the instructions accurately in a simple HTML table, though the three-column structure is flattened into a single column. Text content is correct. One of Qwen's better pages. + +**olmOCR:** Good but introduces paraphrase contamination — several sentences are not verbatim transcriptions but summaries or light paraphrases (e.g., "Its objects are: to supply authentic material for the history of the unit, and of the army as a whole" vs. the correct "of the force"). This is a meaningful failure mode for a verbatim OCR pipeline. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (olmOCR paraphrase contamination is a concern) + +--- + +### Page 3 — Appendix Index Table + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Full HTML table with all 15 appendix entries, checkmarks, X/- columns, correct "March Past - DIEPPE" (not "BITE" as the original OCR shows). Gets the header "APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44" correctly. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Same table structure, correct entries. Misses the checkmark annotations (✓1., ✓3. etc.) — records them as plain numbers. Minor but consistent omission. + +**olmOCR:** Mostly correct but introduces errors — "Patrole Programme" (correct: "Pratrol Programme" — note olmOCR correctly transcribes the original typo), "March Fast" instead of "March Past", and adds erroneous "✓" marks to the Duplicate column for some entries. The verbatim accuracy is lower than Gemini Pro. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 4 — War Diary Entry, 2 Sep 44 (Dieppe, typed narrative) + +This is a core test page — a full typed narrative diary entry. + +**Gemini Pro:** Near-perfect. Correct HTML table structure. Gets "General Crerar" (the actual name — olmOCR hallucinated "General Montgomery"). Gets "cemetry" (the original spelling error). Gets "maintenance.of" (preserving the original typo). Gets the "/ 3" appendix reference in the Remarks column. All place names and grid references correct. + +**Qwen3:** Very good on this page. Gets the full narrative text correctly, including "General Cprerar" (slight misread of "Crerar" but close). Gets the grid references and place names. Outputs clean HTML table. One of Qwen's most successful pages. + +**olmOCR:** Good but contains one significant substitution — "General Montgomery" instead of "General Crerar". This is not an OCR error but a factual hallucination. The C.O.'s march past was actually for General Crerar (1st Canadian Army commander), not Montgomery. This is the kind of error that would corrupt a descendant report. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (olmOCR hallucination of "Montgomery" is a serious failure) + +--- + +### Page 5 — War Diary Entry, 6 Sep 44 (116-mile march) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Complete narrative, all place names correct (Nordamsques, Bourbourgville, Licques, Beauchamps), correct grid references, correct "Mmes and Mlles.." (double period preserved), correct appendix numbers "4 / 15" in Remarks column. Gets "has debussed" correctly. + +**Qwen3:** Very good. Complete text, correct place names. Minor: "NORDAMSCUES" vs. "NORDAMSQUES" (one character transposition). Generally solid for a typed narrative page. + +**olmOCR:** Diverges significantly on this page. Introduces paraphrase and substitution errors: "through Beaucamp" instead of "through Beauchamps", "Diestel Feels the town of Folquin" instead of "The Diarist feels that the town of Licques", "Misses and Miles. Why a pity they had to move on." instead of "Mmes and Mlles.. My what a pity we had to move on." The appendix note reads "15 / S" instead of "4 / 15". Multiple substantive errors. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 6 — War Diary Entries, 6-7 Sep 44 (two entries, one page) + +**Gemini Pro:** Correct two-row table structure. Gets the 6 Sep entry (rainy night wait) and the 7 Sep entry (move to St. Folquin, Loon Plage reference) both complete and accurate. Correct "Calgary H" handwritten note in Remarks column. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Both entries complete. "MONTEUIL" instead of "MONTREUIL" (missing 'R'). Otherwise accurate. + +**olmOCR:** Good. Both entries complete. "almost all the roads were reported closed. There were no chances." instead of "although the roads were reported clear we took no chances." — a meaningful reversal of meaning. The roads were reportedly CLEAR (safe), not CLOSED. This is a significant factual error. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 7 — War Diary Entry, 30 Sep 44 (Brecht operation) + +This is the most operationally dense diary page in the control test. + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Complete transcription of the long 30 Sep entry. Gets "200X" (the handwritten superscript correction), gets "some 25 pdrs fell short", gets "could not whether he could get any forward" (the original incomplete sentence with the handwritten "not" insertion), gets "morep at 2317,hrs" (correctly noting the superscript), gets "additonal" (original typo preserved), gets "pugnacious" correctly. Appendix reference "2" in Remarks column correct. Initialling "Jgh" correct. + +**Qwen3:** Very good. Complete text. Gets most details right. "Major MacKenzie" (correct), "Major Kearns" throughout (correct). "200x" lowercase. Gets the "could not, whether" — but renders it with a comma, which is plausible. Generally strong performance on this difficult page. One minor miss: "morep at 2317" — loses the superscript "hrs" annotation. + +**olmOCR:** Notable errors: "some 20 plrs fell asleep" instead of "some 25 pdrs fell short" — completely garbled; this loses both the calibre (25 pounders) and the military meaning (the artillery fell short, meaning friendly fire). "at 2315" instead of "at 2317". "punasnius" instead of "pugnacious". "constrained by sniper opportunities" instead of "contained by stiff opposition". Multiple substantive errors on this critical battle narrative page. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 8 — Signing Page (Page 51, nearly blank) + +**Gemini Pro:** Correct. Gets "RossL.Ellis maj...................." and "(R. L. Ellis) Major" and "A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)". Empty table structure correct. + +**Qwen3:** Correct. "Ross L. Ellis maj." and "(R. L. Ellis) Major" and "A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(0)" — note "0" not "O" in the parenthetical. Minor. + +**olmOCR:** Correct. "A. R. L. Ellis maj" — reads "A. R." for "R. L." (reversed initials). Minor error on a low-stakes page but still inaccurate. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro / Qwen (tie)** + +--- + +### Page 9 — Field Return of Other Ranks (complex dual-form) + +**Gemini Pro:** Attempts and largely succeeds at a complex two-page form. Part A table with rank/strength data correct, Part B with attached units (2 Cdn Gds, R de Chaudiere, S D & G Highrs, Edm Acenest) captured. Part D is truncated but the form header and structure are correct. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — outputs `
` with no text content whatsoever. + +**olmOCR:** Timeout error — `[OCR FAILED — page 9 — allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025 — Error: HTTPSConnectionPool... Read timed out]`. This is a known failure mode for complex dense forms. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (only model that attempted the page) + +--- + +### Page 10 — Field Return of Officers (complex dual-form with nominal roll) + +**Gemini Pro:** Very strong. Gets the form header, Part A with officer counts (Lieut-Colonels 1, Majors 5, Captains 13/14, Lieutenants 19/24/5), Part B (joined/quitted officers), and begins the Part D nominal roll. The transcription is cut off mid-page due to output length but covers the material well. + +**Qwen3:** Surprisingly the best model on this page. Gets the full nominal roll from #1 (D.O. MacLauchlan, C.O.) through #42 (R.M. Macdonald, Surplus) — 42 officer names with ranks, corps, appointments, and present-with-unit status. This is the most structurally complex table in the test and Qwen handles it better than any other model. The data quality is high, with only minor errors (e.g., "L.O. Magoli" — likely "Nagell" or similar). + +**olmOCR:** Gets Part A and B but the nominal roll in Part D is severely garbled — misreads names, conflates rows, produces "H. Macleuchlan" instead of "D.G. MacLauchlan" for the CO. The table structure breaks down midway. + +**Winner: Qwen3** (notable exception to Qwen's general failure pattern) + +--- + +### Page 11 — Artillery Task Table (tabular data) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Full HTML table with all DF/SOS task entries, correct coordinates, heights, axis values, battery assignments. Gets "Appy 3" handwritten annotation. Gets signature "(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA". Gets distribution list with correct numbers. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets most of the table data. "DF 308 31" instead of "DF SOS 31" and "DF 308 41" instead of "DF SOS 41" — consistent misread of "SOS" as "308". Gets "5 Cdn Pd Regt" instead of "5 Cdn Fd Regt" (P/F confusion). Distribution list correct. + +**olmOCR:** Not shown in captured output but based on file size the page was processed. (The file truncation in reading means we're working from partial olmOCR data for some later pages — this is a sampling limitation, not a model failure.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 12 — Message Form (small, simple typed form) + +**Gemini Pro:** Correct. Gets sender (HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div), date-time (272205A), all action addressees, the DELETE/SUBSTITUTE message body with the correct grid references (67770426 and 62270426). Gets the signed rank "Lieut". + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets the essential content. Renders "0 12 SECRET (..) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44" with double periods rather than single — minor formatting difference. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured in sample — see note above.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro / Qwen (tie)** + +--- + +### Page 13 — DF & DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Full table with all 40+ DF tasks, correct map references, heights, axis values, remarks. Gets "Cancelled. AMstafn. 28. 1800. hr." handwritten annotation in the Remarks column. Correct distribution list. Gets signature "W. Kerby-Robertson, Lieut" with crossed-out "(M Monagh) Maj". + +**Qwen3:** Good on the table data. Notably transposes two entries: "DF(SOS)22" and "DF 21" — the map references are swapped (7020 0179 is DF 21, not DF(SOS)22). "DF(SOS)70" and "DF 62" remarks are also swapped (160/6 Fd Regt). Signature reads "W. Kelly-Robertson, Lieut" — plausible misread of "Kerby". Missing "Cancelled" annotation. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured in sample.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 14 — Disposition Sketch Map (hand-drawn diagram) + +**Gemini Pro:** Correctly identifies as a diagram, transcribes the text labels: unit names (CALG HIGHRS, RHC + TKS, R de M, S FD REGT, LAA, TS, AMB, FD COY), the header text ("COPY ISSUED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44"), and the War Diaries stamp. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — `
` with no content. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 15 — Intelligence Trace Map (hand-drawn) + +**Gemini Pro:** Best transcription of a complex hand-annotated map. Gets the title block completely (INFO FROM A/R PHOTOS / AS AT / 1 SEPT 44 / REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 / SHEETS 39e 28, 29, & 40 / APIS 2 CDN INF DIV / TRACE PART I), all grid cross markers, and the major annotations (BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G's, CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS, CONC. SHELTER PITS, FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR, etc.). + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — `
`. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 16 — Movement Order No 5 (typed tabular form) + +**Gemini Pro:** Good but truncated — cuts off mid-HTML before completing the table. Gets the header correctly (5 CDN INF BDE GP MOV ORDER NO 5, 1 Sep 44, routes/density/speed), starts the table. + +**Qwen3:** Strong performance. Gets the complete table with all 7 serials (Carrier Screen RHC through 18 Cdn Fd Amb), correct vehicle numbers, timings, and remarks. Gets the distribution list and "(R.G.Slater) Major / B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde" signature block. One of Qwen's better pages. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Qwen3** (Gemini Pro truncation is a failure on this page) + +--- + +### Page 17 — 2 CDN INF DIV DMA Order (typed with sketch map) + +**Gemini Pro:** Gets the text content well — header (KEILDRECHT-ANTWERP, Sheets 23 and 33), three numbered paragraphs, distribution list, and signature (R B MacNeill, Maj, DAQMG). Describes the sketch map with zone labels (RCASC, RCEME, MEDS, ORD, SPARE, HQ DMA, Bde zones). + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — outputs only `
` elements, hundreds of them. Infinite image loop. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 18 — Movement Order continuation (typed + handwritten annotation) + +**Gemini Pro:** Good. Gets the typed NOTES section (paragraphs 4-7) correctly, including the "H Hr for move 0600A - 18 Sep 44" and "Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED". Gets the handwritten note at bottom: "OC Calg Highrs / Route cards NOT yet available when / this des left. Follow same route as detailed / yesterday - move of RHC adhered by GOC / fCan Inf Div / RG Slater / maj". + +**Qwen3:** Gets the typed section. Handwritten note reads "OC Colg Hughes / Route cards NOT yet avail see when / these are left. Follow same route as required / Yesterday - more of RHC arrived by 502" — significantly garbled, losing the operational meaning. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 19 — Trace of Report Lines (hand-drawn map) + +**Gemini Pro:** Gets the title block ("SECRET" / SUPPLEMENT TO / 2CDN INF DIV / TRACE of REPORT LINES / 26 SEPT 44 / 1:100 000 / SHEET 3) and all report line names (ROGERS, FIELD, PANSY, BENNY, PEARL, VIOLET, LILLY, DIAMOND, ROSE, RUBY, DAISY, TONY, GEORGE) with grid markers. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — `
`. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 20 — Message Form (weather forecast) + +**Gemini Pro:** Correct. Gets FROM/TO, GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast text, "W. Brown Lt." signature. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets the content. Minor: "from 0120 hrs" instead of "from 01220 hrs" (drops a digit). + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (digit drop in Qwen) + +--- + +### Page 21 — Message Form (ops summary, dense typed text) + +**Gemini Pro:** Very good. Complete ops summary with all unit identifications, grid references, place names. Gets "LE LOHL 3824" with the handwritten "lorne" superscript annotation noted. Gets "XXXXXX" for the redacted text block. + +**Qwen3:** Very good. Similar quality to Gemini Pro on this page. "LE IOML 3824" instead of "LE LOHL 3824" — both are misreads of the same difficult text. Gets the full ISUM content including V-1 site grid references. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Tie (Gemini Pro / Qwen)** + +--- + +### Page 22 — Message Form (ISUM No 45, short body) + +**Gemini Pro:** Good. Gets the complete short message body correctly. Full form fields captured. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets the content. Outputs dozens of empty `` rows after the message body — padding artifact from the form's blank lines. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (Qwen padding artifact) + +--- + +### Page 23 — Message Form (GO 7, dense ops sitrep) + +This is a high-density typed message on grey paper — a challenging scan. + +**Gemini Pro:** Very good. Complete sitrep, all unit designations, grid references, place names. Gets "LOON-PLAGE 1380 NTR" (key Calgary Highlanders reference). Gets signature "H Fontaine Lt." + +**Qwen3:** Good but with consistent character substitution: "GUARD3" for "GUARDS", "3COT" for "SCOT", "3 S33K R" for "3 SASK R", "FU3 MR" for "FUS MR". The '3' substituted for 'S' is a systematic OCR error on degraded type. Gets "LOON-PLACE 1380 NTR" — wrong (PLACE vs PLAGE). This is a significant error for this unit. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 24 — Message Form (SITREP, le Havre/Brest, heavily struck-through text) + +This page has extensive strikethrough on the body text — a difficult scan. + +**Gemini Pro:** Good. Gets the content including the struck-through text and the second paragraph (Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV). Gets the date-time group correctly. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets the content. "xxxxxtrix 912942" for the crossed-out text (preserving the redaction markers). Signature field partially captured. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro / Qwen (tie)** + +--- + +### Page 25 — Message Form (boundary order, small typed form) + +**Gemini Pro:** Good. Gets the boundary order content ("OO 5 SECRET(.) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS") and the full message body. Gets the signed "A M de Salaberry / Capt". + +**Qwen3:** Gets the content but with errors: "CO 5 INF B" instead of "OO 5 SECRET", "intercepts bdy 3 CDN CORPS - 13 CORPS" instead of "intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS". Then outputs hundreds of empty `2` rows — the padding loop failure again. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 26 — Message Form (ISUM No 57, dense intelligence) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Complete message body. Gets "KGP SCHILLING", "SANTHOVEN", "CAPELLEN 6907", "BLANDES SCHUETZEN BN", all correctly. Gets "809985 partially demolished" correctly. Gets "MARIAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499". + +**Qwen3:** Good on the intelligence content. "404 BLANDES SCHUETZEN BN" vs "484" — number error. "bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 859 GR 531 inf div" vs "559 GR 331 inf div" — significant numeric error in unit identification. These would corrupt intelligence analysis. "P2 FAUST" instead of "PZ FAUST". + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 27 — Montgomery Personal Message (printed, clean typography) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Gets the complete message verbatim, all 7 paragraphs, both "« Forward into Germany »" and "« This was the Lord's doing »" quotations with correct guillemets. Gets the handwritten signature "B. L. Montgomery / Field - Marshal / C-in-C 21 Army Group." Correctly notes the handwritten annotations in the top corners. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — outputs hundreds of `
` elements. Zero text extracted from this clean, high-contrast printed page. + +**olmOCR:** Gets "Appendix / 8 / 21 ARMY GROUP / Group B" — truncates immediately after the header. Complete failure to transcribe the body of the message. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (both competitors fail on this page) + +--- + +### Page 28 — The Glen cover (regimental journal, illustrated) + +**Gemini Pro:** Gets the masthead ("The REGIMENTAL JOURNAL / THE GLEN / THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. / Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS"), volume/number (VOL VI / NO IV), handwritten date (Aug - Sept / 1944), artist signature "Pat", and stamp details. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — outputs only `
`. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 29 — C.O.'s Address (The Glen, handwritten-style dense text) + +This is the most challenging typed page — two columns of compressed text with significant degradation and ink bleed. + +**Gemini Pro:** Gets substantial content from both columns but with degradation artifacts in the `` block that carry into the output — words like "Docompris", "ysur", "noathing", "nåthing". The second column is better preserved. Gets the ending "THE OLD MAN" correctly. + +**Qwen3:** Complete failure — outputs hundreds of `
`. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** (though quality here is below Gemini Pro's usual standard) + +--- + +### Page 30 — "Them He Wrote Home" (The Glen, newsletter prose) + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Complete transcription of the "PTE TUMBLEWEED" letter. Gets "receieved" (original spelling), "wheather" (original), "pla00" (original — the 'ce' rendered as '00'), "KAMARAD". Gets the publisher note about Jack Lee. Full and faithful. + +**Qwen3:** Good. Gets most of the content but with some errors: "Jack Lee" instead of "Jack Lea" (the footnote name), "Jack's place" vs "Jack's pla00" (normalises the original typo). "No understand" instead of "We understand". Gets the Tumbleweed letter well. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +### Page 31 — The Glen news bulletin + +**Gemini Pro:** Good. Gets the two-column layout with both columns transcribed. Correctly identifies the format as a news bulletin. Gets all the news items (Brussels, Patton, Canadians, Italy, Russia, Pacific). Gets the War Diaries stamp. + +**Qwen3:** Good structural output. Gets the content in a clear table format divided by theatre. Slightly cleaner rendering than Gemini Pro's verbose HTML. Gets "23RD HUS- SARS" with hyphenation preserved. + +**olmOCR:** (Data not captured.) + +**Winner: Tie** + +--- + +### Page 32 — Handwritten Narrative Appendix (cursive, "Enroute Loon Plage to Antwerp") + +This is the definitive test for handwriting performance — the same page used in the previous Flash comparison. + +**Gemini Pro:** Excellent. Gets the header block correctly: "France and Belguim / Sep 16-17-18 1944 / Enront from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) / Lieut Col. Dr. Mac Lauchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore (I.O.) / Also two static days in Borsbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q." — all key details correct including the Loon Plage reference and the Borsbeek grid. Gets the narrative body with high fidelity: "Major Slater, Bde. of 5 C.I.B.", "Brigadier A.J. Megill", "Oost Capelle", "Roulers, Thielt and Ghent", "Poelcappelle 6468", "extraordinary bullwark [sic] of bright fresh flowers". Gets the "delete" marginal annotation correctly. Gets "3 lane cement highways" at the bottom. + +**Qwen3:** Attempts a transcription, gets the header partially ("Escort from Loos 1368" instead of "Enroute from Loon Plage 1368", "Rend Col. D.R. free Lanchan" instead of "Lieut Col. D.G. MacLauchlan"). Gets the narrative structure but with significant handwriting errors throughout. Names are badly garbled throughout. Route names get "Trump" right but "Beaumont" and "Hend" instead of "Dranoutre" and "Heart". Gets "Poelcappelle 6468" correctly — a positive sign. + +**olmOCR:** Gets "Enroute from Caen Place 1368" instead of "Enroute from Loon Plage 1368" — misses the key place name. "Col. G.H. Launchlan" for "D.G. MacLauchlan". "Borsek 782938" for "Borsbeek 782933". Trip distance rendered as "approx 380 miles in four days" vs. "approximately 130 miles in length". Gets "Roosberg" partially. The handwriting performance is clearly below Gemini Pro on this page. + +**Winner: Gemini Pro** + +--- + +## Failure Mode Summary + +### Gemini 2.5 Pro — Failure Modes + +1. **`` block leakage:** Present on nearly every page, same as Flash. The think blocks are longer and more verbose than Flash's, adding significant noise to the output. A post-processing strip step is essential. + +2. **Embedded base64 image data:** On pages 6 and 7, the model embeds hundreds of lines of `data:image/png;base64` into the Remarks column. This inflates file size enormously and is a critical output hygiene issue. The think block on page 6 mentions "img src" — the model is attempting to reproduce a scanned mark in HTML, which breaks the output. + +3. **HTML verbosity:** The `
` tag proliferation in the Remarks columns (pages 4, 7) produces hundreds of empty breaks. Not harmful but adds noise. + +4. **Truncation:** Page 10 (Field Return of Officers) and Page 16 (Movement Order) are cut off before completion. This is a token limit issue — the model is generating very long outputs and hitting context limits on complex pages. + +5. **Page 29 degradation:** On the most challenging typed page, output quality drops noticeably. Still best of the three but below Gemini Pro's usual standard. + +### Qwen3-VL-30B — Failure Modes + +Qwen3 has multiple distinct, severe failure modes that make it unsuitable for production use: + +1. **Infinite loop / token flood:** Pages 1, 17, 22, 24, 25, 27 and others trigger infinite repetition loops — either "Bde Bde Bde..." or empty `2` rows repeated hundreds of times. This is a fundamental model instability. + +2. **Silent failures (image placeholders):** Pages 14, 15, 19, 27, 28, 29, 31 and others produce only `
` — the model sees the page but produces no text output. This affects roughly 40% of pages, including some clean, high-contrast printed pages (e.g., Montgomery's message on page 27). + +3. **S→3 systematic substitution:** On grey-background typed pages (message forms), the model consistently substitutes '3' for 'S': "GUARD3", "3COT", "3 S33K R", "FU3 MR". This is a low-level OCR character confusion that corrupts unit names. + +4. **"LOON-PLACE" for "LOON-PLAGE":** Consistent misread of the French place name across pages 23 and 32. This is the key location for the Calgary Highlanders' September operations. + +5. **Hallucination on degraded pages:** Page 29 (C.O.'s Address) produces `` placeholders despite being a typed document. Page 32 produces a plausible-looking but inaccurate narrative. + +6. **Strengths worth noting:** Page 10 (nominal roll of officers) is Qwen's standout performance — the full 42-officer list is correctly extracted from a complex two-page form. Page 16 (movement order table) is also strong. On straightforward typed pages (4, 5, 6, 20, 21, 24) Qwen generally performs adequately. + +### olmOCR 2-7B — Failure Modes + +olmOCR's failures are different in character — generally lower severity but more consistent: + +1. **Paraphrase contamination:** olmOCR frequently paraphrases rather than transcribes verbatim, particularly on dense boilerplate text (page 2) and narrative pages (page 5). For a verbatim transcription pipeline this is a material failure. + +2. **Factual hallucination:** "General Montgomery" for "General Crerar" on page 4. This is the most severe olmOCR failure — not a character-level OCR error but a wrong substitution of a known name for an unknown one. + +3. **Meaning reversals:** "roads were reported closed" for "roads were reported clear" (page 6). These are dangerous errors that flip the historical record. + +4. **Timeout/failure on complex forms:** Page 9 (Field Return of Other Ranks) times out. The 180-second timeout is insufficient for complex multi-part forms. + +5. **Handwriting degradation:** Page 32 "Caen Place" for "Loon Plage" — the key location. Better than Flash but still below Gemini Pro. + +6. **Consistency:** olmOCR's failure modes are more predictable and lower-severity than Qwen's. It never enters infinite loops, never produces empty outputs on typed pages, and never produces base64 data dumps. + +--- + +## Overall Rankings by Page Type + +| Page Type | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | +|---|---|---|---| +| Typed narrative diary entries | Gemini Pro | Qwen3 | olmOCR paraphrase/hallucination issues | +| Typed appendix forms | Gemini Pro | olmOCR | Qwen's S→3 errors on grey pages | +| Complex officer/rank forms | Qwen3 | Gemini Pro | Qwen's standout strength | +| Message forms (dense text) | Gemini Pro | Qwen3 | olmOCR not sampled | +| Artillery/DF task tables | Gemini Pro | Qwen3 | Qwen swaps some entries | +| Hand-drawn maps/traces | Gemini Pro | N/A | Qwen fails, olmOCR fails | +| Handwritten narrative | Gemini Pro | olmOCR | Qwen partially attempts | +| Printed formal documents | Gemini Pro | N/A | Both competitors fail page 27 | +| Illustrated/journal pages | Gemini Pro | N/A | Qwen and olmOCR fail | +| Signing pages / simple forms | Gemini Pro | Qwen3 | All models adequate | + +--- + +## Architecture Recommendations + +### Qwen3-VL-30B: Do Not Use +The infinite loop failures, ~40% silent-fail rate, and systematic character substitutions make Qwen3-VL-30B unsuitable for any production role in this pipeline. Even its nominal roll strength (page 10) is not sufficient to justify inclusion given the catastrophic failures elsewhere. Do not use. + +### Gemini 2.5 Pro: Replace olmOCR for Typed Content +Gemini Pro is significantly better than olmOCR on: +- Typed narrative diary pages (no paraphrase contamination, no hallucination) +- Complex forms with mixed content +- Maps, traces, and illustrated pages +- Handwritten content (marginally but consistently better) + +At $1.25/$10.00 per 1M tokens it is more expensive than olmOCR via DeepInfra, but the accuracy improvements on typed content are substantial enough to justify it for the main diary text pages. + +### Recommended Pipeline Architecture + +**Option A: Gemini Pro everywhere** +Run Gemini Pro on all pages. Post-process to strip `` blocks and embedded base64 data. This gives best accuracy but higher cost and requires output sanitisation. + +**Option B: Hybrid** +- Document classifier (as planned) identifies page type +- Gemini Pro for: diary narrative pages, message forms, typed appendices, maps/traces +- olmOCR for: pages where Gemini Pro is known to embed base64 data (e.g., pages with handwritten circular marks in Remarks columns) — use olmOCR as fallback + +**Option C: olmOCR + Gemini Pro QA pass** +Run olmOCR first (fast, cheap). Flag low-confidence pages. Run Gemini Pro on flagged pages only. + +Given the pipeline you have planned (OCR → classification → metadata extraction → RAG), Option A with post-processing is the cleanest. The `` block stripping and base64 removal are straightforward regex operations. + +### Critical Post-Processing Required for Gemini Pro + +```python +import re + +def clean_gemini_output(text): + # Strip think blocks + text = re.sub(r'.*?', '', text, flags=re.DOTALL) + # Strip embedded base64 image data + text = re.sub(r'data:image/[^;]+;base64,[A-Za-z0-9+/=\n]+', '[IMAGE]', text) + # Strip excessive
padding in table cells + text = re.sub(r'(\s*
\s*){5,}', '\n', text) + return text.strip() +``` + +--- + +## Cost Comparison + +Based on DeepInfra pricing and typical token counts for this document type: + +| Model | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Relative Cost | Accuracy vs olmOCR | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| olmOCR 2-7B | ~$0.07 | ~$0.07 | 1× (baseline) | Baseline | +| Gemini 2.5 Flash | ~$0.15 | ~$0.60 | ~4× | Lower on handwriting | +| Qwen3-VL-30B | ~$0.20 | ~$0.88 | ~6× | Worse overall | +| Gemini 2.5 Pro | ~$1.25 | ~$10.00 | ~50× | Substantially better on typed | + +For 150,000 pages, Gemini Pro at full corpus scale would be materially more expensive. The hybrid approach (olmOCR for handwriting/complex forms, Gemini Pro for clean typed narrative pages) likely represents the best cost/accuracy tradeoff for production. + +--- + +*Report generated: May 2026* +*Control test: Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44 — 32 pages covering cover page, boilerplate instructions, appendix index, typed narrative diary entries (multiple), typed appendix forms, message forms, artillery tables, officer returns, maps/traces, regimental journal, handwritten narrative appendix* \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/README.MD b/README.MD new file mode 100644 index 0000000..97809c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.MD @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +# AI-Prototype + +Prototype workspace for Project '44 / Frame 44 descendant report pipeline. +First end-to-end test: producing a Tier 3 report for a hypothetical +descendant of a Calgary Highlanders soldier, using the regimental war +diary as the primary source. + +## Conventions + +- **Test customer name:** Bill Bloggins. Used as a placeholder across all + prototype runs so test data is immediately distinguishable from real + customer data. Never use a real name in prototype work. +- **File naming:** `_.` where applicable. +- **Isolation:** This sandbox works only with copies of source data. + Never connect this prototype to the master Postgres database. + +## Folder structure + +- `inputs/` — copies of source data (OCR .docx, original PDFs, position + data). Read-only in spirit; never edited here. +- `prompts/` — prompts used to drive the AI runs, versioned (v1, v2…). +- `outputs/` — raw AI output from each run, saved verbatim. +- `reports/` — polished, human-reviewed deliverables built from outputs. +- `notes/` — project notes: unit selection, evaluation, follower + feedback, decisions. + +## Current test + +- Unit: Calgary Highlanders (1600221) +- Window: mid-Sep 1944 through early Nov 1944 (the Scheldt) +- Tier: 3 (regiment known, dates fuzzy, one event known) +- See `notes/unit-selection.md` for the full scenario. + +## Infrastructure + +- https://deepinfra.com/dash used for running OCR via olmocr \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md b/TestRun/outputs/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a3e221b --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,768 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44 +OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (claude-sonnet-4-6) via Anthropic +Source: Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf — pages 7–27 + +## Page 7 + +Page 1 + +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. + +The Calgary Highlanders, CA(O) + +**WAR DIARY** +OR +**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY** +*(Erase heading not required)* + +M.F.M. 11 +40/P & S/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disp + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Totes
MR
Sheet
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8El		1 Sep
44		After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.
We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.
At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville.
Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.
Bn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.
At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank.
Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.
Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.
The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde.
Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute.
We are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.
And so to bed for a good night's rest.

Weather Fair and warm		H




















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+ +## Page 8 + +Page 2 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8E1
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.
Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/ 3
+ +## Page 9 + +Page 3 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2568
Sheet		3 Sep
44		To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things.
At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942.
Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago.
At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route.
At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes right".
On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial "stew".
At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course.
The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.

Weather Sultry and rain later		1 2








1 3
+ +## Page 10 + +Page 4 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet		4 Sep
44		The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.
From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.
The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.
Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.
Clair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.
Capt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.
This mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.
During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.
At 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.

Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later.
+ +## Page 11 + +`·Page 5` +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 triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet		5 Sep
44		The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency.
Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces.
During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised.
At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move.
The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. "H" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border.
We are on the "no sleep" list once again.

Weather Rain and cool
+ +## Page 12 + +Page 6 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate will be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		5 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on.
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal.
At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead.
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route.
The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O.
At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.		4.
15.
+ +## Page 13 + +Page 7 + +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.

Weather Cold with rain
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances.
We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
Bn HQ was fortunate in being treatedas guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients.
The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
+ +## Page 14 + +Page 8 +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 triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs.
However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town.
We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town an any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different.
Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part.
We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn.
Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position.
The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times.
At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire.
The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy.
+ +## Page 15 + +Page 9 +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 triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		7 Sep
44		Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380.
Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments.
Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson).
It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information.
Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.

Weather Heavy rain and very cold		4

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15
France
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet
FARM
MR 1277
Sheet		8 Sep
44		During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs.
"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route.
Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to "crack on". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.		15
+ +## Page 16 + +Page 10 +Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries; (which will be kept from first lay 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 triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet
FARM
MR 1277
Sheet
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.
We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.
Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.
The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.
Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.
Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.
The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.
"Soon", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" and "A" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.
This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.		15
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BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines.
    Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, "Go ahead".
    Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker.
    Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area.
    The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O.
    Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.		15
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.
The infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite ¥so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.
They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.
At 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.
This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.
Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.
In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.
Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.
Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.
4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.
In the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "I" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "I" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.
The scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.
The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.
Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.		15
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.
At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland".
Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.
At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell" let loose.
The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16.
One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area.
The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty.
During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz.
Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "I" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured.
At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.		15
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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.
In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O.
We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements.
Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys.
Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports.
Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them.
An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes.
There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side.
A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety.
The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.		15







































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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.
At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "C" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding "C" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident.
Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		.Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living.
M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences.
At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town.
Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. "I" S.c sent an "I" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for		,5
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.
The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up.
Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself.
"C" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point.
Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon "bites" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight.
Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic.
There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, "The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself.
When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress.
During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		13 Sep
44		At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.
Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.
A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.
At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.
Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.
During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.
However all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from "green" to "red". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.
Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy.		15
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		13 Sep
44		Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity.
Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque.
During the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties.
Reinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on.
At approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present.
At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.
Major Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer.

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Sheet 39-28		14 SepAfter carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order "Dog" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. "Dog" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major "Del" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions.
At 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, "Charlie" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 14788̄3, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the "I" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service		15
diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6_viewer.md b/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6_viewer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2b401b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6_viewer.md @@ -0,0 +1,1268 @@ +# step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6 +Generated by json_to_viewer_md.py from step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6.md + +## Page 1 + +1 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 / Tac H. 873098 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 +k. + +## Page 2 + +1 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 / Tac H. 873098 + +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. +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. +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. +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!" +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 + +Remarks: k + +## Page 3 + +1 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 / Tac H. 873098 + +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. +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". +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." +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. +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! +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". +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 + +Remarks: L + +## Page 4 + +1 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 / Tac H 873098 + +at length and the C.O. registered his pleasure in no unmistakable manner. +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. +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. +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. +Weather:- Bright and sunny, typical Indian +Summer. Full moon at night. +Visibility:- Very good + +Remarks: e +3 +dy. + +2 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 +3 + +## Page 5 + +2 Oct — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 6 + +## Page 6 + +2 Oct — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +facilities of the Aer. O.P. was again presented for consideration. +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. +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. +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. +Leading up to the next question was the topic of reinforcements and the units were asked their experience, problems and suggestions. +The enquiry of bathing followed next in discussion and Calgary Highlanders were given priority on the list. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: ℓo. + +## Page 7 + +2 Oct — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +The Company Commanders meeting followed at once. The main topic consisted of company strengths and allotments of reinforcements. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +The night passed without any definite sign of German activity. Within the Unit it is reported that cognac was the accepted drink. +Weather:- Bright, sunny, clear but cool, with a beautiful, bright, harvest-like moon. +Visibility: Excellent + +Remarks: lo +3 + +## Page 8 + +3 Oct 44 — Belgium / Molenheiker / MR 856089 / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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). +Defying a Bn superstition, a Bath Parade was organized and got under way early in the afternoon. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 b. +3 + +## Page 9 + +3 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +side-note was that the R. de M. and R.H.C. were in their same positions. +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." +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. +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 6 + +## Page 10 + +3 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +reason for the enemy to hold the fort. With remarkable foresight, the C.O. suggested that rations for two days be taken. +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. +The scouts returned earlier than expected and gave very encouraging reports. No sign of the enemy and the only possible difficulty was mines. +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. +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. +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. +The day closed with promise of excellent results but confirmation was still lacking. +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. +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. +Weather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night. +Visibility: Poor. + +Remarks: 6. + +Weather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night.

+ +## Page 11 + +4 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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!" +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. +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 + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 12 + +4 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: lo. + +## Page 13 + +4 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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 expeded between 1000 and 1200 hours. It was to be a straight take-over, Coy for Coy. +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 attend. 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: +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. +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. +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. +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. +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- + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 14 + +4 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +rooms full of disinfectants and arty parts, a stationary dynamo and one on a trailer, partially damaged, 1 drill press, bridging beams, electric bulbs, petrol and lubricants. +Padre Percy came to perform one of the tasks of war, burying enemy dead. He is a prince among men and is always welcome. +Weather:- Cool, sunny and bright. +Visibility:- Good. + +Remarks: k. +6PP. + +5 Oct 44 — Belgium / Lochtenberg / MR 788051 / Manor Brass- / chaet / MR 747038 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 10 +8 + +## Page 15 + +5 Oct 44 — Belgium / Manor Brass- / chaet / M.R. 747038 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 16 + +5 Oct 44 — Belgium / Manor Brass- / chaet / MR 747038 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +were to move up along main axis by working up in echelon behind 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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 17 + +5 Oct 44 — Belgium / Manor Brass- / chaet / MR 747038 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +Officer reinforcements for the day included Lieuts. A. Medhurst, Lafleur and Phrimmer. +Weather:- Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good. + +Remarks: k. +2 +GRH + +6 Oct 44 — Belgium / Manor Brass- / chaet / MR 747038 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 8 +10 + +## Page 18 + +6 Oct 44 — Belgium / Farm Yard / MR 6809 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: ℓ. + +## Page 19 + +6 Oct 44 — Belgium / Farm Yard / MR 6809 / Sheet 24 & 34 + +The whole operation was divided into four Report Centres: +(a) First road junction 631193 +(b) First road junction north of (a) 634194 +(c) NW Hoogerheide 636196 +(d) Tangle of roads at intersection 641197 +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. +    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. +    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. +    Capt. Dore, our Adjutant, was run ragged with a "business-as-usual" Court of Inquiry but emerged smiling and triumphant. +    No one knows where it started but there is a saying in the Bn that shellblast is NOT as bad as C.O. BLAST. +Weather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime, +                cool and dark at night +Visibility: Good. + +Remarks: 6o +10 + +Weather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime,
+ +## Page 20 + +7 Oct 44 — Belgium / Farm Yard / MR 6809 / Sheet 24 & 34 / Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE / Tac H + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 Q. + +## Page 21 + +7 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE / Tac H + +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. +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. +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. +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 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. +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 + +Remarks: Q. + +## Page 22 + +7 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +An examination of the records disclosed that we had taken 62 prisoners and that the Bn had once more accomplished a big task. +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. +Weather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night. +Visibility:- Excellent. + +Remarks: R. + +Weather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night.
+ +## Page 23 + +8 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +From other sources, we received an additional 5 P.W's, bringing our bag to 6. +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. +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!" +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. +"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. +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 + +Remarks: £. +L +2 + +## Page 24 + +8 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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 crossroads 625204 advised us of an approaching enemy patrol coming in from the east and assured us that they would take care of it. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 25 + +8 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +C Sqdn, 10 Arm'd Regt. knocked out one Panther that had been bothering them all day and were quite jubilant about their score. +98 reinforcements were reported available for distribution and the glad tidings were well received by the C.O. +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. +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. +Total prisoners taken during the day amounted to 31. +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- + +Remarks: e. + +## Page 26 + +8 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +captured a 17-pdr and a truck with three prisoners, one of whom escaped. +Weather:- Very foggy in the morning. Afternoon +fair. Cold at night. +Visibility:- Still limited + +Remarks: 6. +6p.f. + +9 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 +1 +↙ + +## Page 27 + +9 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +Hun, Arty dropped a few rounds. Working closely with Able Coy, Arty was able to carry out an extremely effective shoot. +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! +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 28 + +9 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +Able and Charlie Coys came under mortar fire from N.E. and their morepts tallied very closely, enabling Arty to establish a likely target. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: £. + +## Page 29 + +9 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +Officer reinforcements for the day consisted of Capt W. Lasher and Lieut. Jim Coady. +Sgt. Sharlow put in an appearance after a sojourn in hospital following his crack-up on his motorcycle. +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, + +Remarks: 6. +2 + +## Page 30 + +9 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +were to feature in an attempt to capture the cross-roads above the church in area 625198. +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 Paratrocp Battalions! +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. +Weather:- Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night. +Visibility:- Limited + +Remarks: 6. +1R. +6 + +10 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +At 0248 hours, after some of the smoke of battle had cleared, we sent the following sitrep: +"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." +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 + +Remarks: 10 + +Weather:- Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night.
+ +## Page 31 + +10 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: e. + +## Page 32 + +10 Oct 44 — Holland / Jansen Farm / MR 626185 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +Capt. Bob Porter was wounded during the day and was evacuated. +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. +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. +Weather:- Cool and clear. +Visibility:- Good + +Remarks: 6. +/ + +Weather:- Cool and clear.
+ +## Page 33 + +11 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. + 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. + "I" section busied itself checking Coy locations, setting up aerial photos. + 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. + 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. + +Remarks: 10 k. + +## Page 34 + +11 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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 whibh read, "Geen Bier." +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." +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. +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: ✓ &. + +## Page 35 + +11 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +topographical 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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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! +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. +Use of the Air O.P. was to be made available to A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis. + +Remarks: ℓ. + +## Page 36 + +11 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +Everyone was pleased to see Sandy Pearson sporting three pips as Dog Coy Commander. +Weather:- Beautiful, sunny day, typical fall evening with dark night. +Visibility:- Maximum. + +Remarks: ε. + +12 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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! +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 37 + +12 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: £. + +## Page 38 + +12 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +Next step was to contact the Essex Scottish, who were nicely ensconced in the hospital which Major Ellis had captured. +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! +Next to be visited was R.S.M. Bowen and he produced some drinks which were very acceptable. +Major Ellis held his Huddle as arranged and briefed the Company Commanders. Finishing early, he packed them off to bed. +At 2100 hours, Capt. Ross Turnbull reported one of his jeeps had been involved in an accident and that three men had cracked up. +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. + +Remarks: 2. + +## Page 39 + +12 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +Another day drew to a close and the Bn gave thanks for another day of rest. +Weather:- Warm and clear in daytime, slight drizzle at night. Visibility: Good to fair + +Remarks: t. + +13 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 40 + +13 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 41 + +13 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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". +Officer reinforcements brought back to us Capt. Ernie Teagle, Lieuts. John Moffat and Lew Wilkins. +Wondering what the next day would hold, the Bn sleepily folded up for the night. +Weather:- Bright, warm in morning and afternoon. +Night dark and rainy. +Visibility:- Good. + +Remarks: lc. +2 + +14 Oct 44 — Holland / De Geest / MR 622178 / Sheet 23 NE + +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. +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. +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. +Word reached us that Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had been contacted at "A" Echelon + +## Page 42 + +14 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / De Geest / Pub 622178 + +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 43 + +14 Oct — Holland / Sheet 23 NE 44 / De Geest / Pub 622178 + +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: k. +3 + +## Page 44 + +14 Oct 44 — HOlland / Sheet 23 NE / De Geest / Pub 622178 + +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. +Weather - Cloudy and cool in morning; sunny in afternoon +Night damp. Visibility - limited. + +Remarks: k. +BM. + +15 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelencord / Van de Maegdenberg's Farm / 600180 + +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 + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 45 + +15 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelencord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. +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. + +Remarks: t. + +## Page 46 + +15 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 +Hour: 44 + +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. +Interesting items during the day included Capt. Kembot'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. +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. +Weather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with +heavy downpour of rain at night. +Visibility - V.G. until a few hours before storm. + +Remarks: l. + +Weather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with
+ +## Page 47 + +16 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van den Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. +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 +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. + +Remarks: 10 +3    6. + +## Page 48 + +16 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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 backed up 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. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 49 + +16 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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". +    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 +    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. +    It was learned that Major Baker was in 8th General Hospital undergoing treatment for peritonitis. +    "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. +    The day closed without any further excitement and all voted it a banner one +        Weather - Fair to cloudy with some light showers during +            morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with +            continuous light rain in evening. +            Visibility: fair. + +Remarks: £. +3 +2 + +17 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. + +Remarks: 10 +1 + +## Page 50 + +17 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelonoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. +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 + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 51 + +17 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: e. + +## Page 52 + +17 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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. +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. +Visibility - Good, diminishing gradually. + +Remarks: k. + +18 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +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 +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 + +Remarks: 10 +3 + +## Page 53 + +18 Oct — Holland / Sheet 23 NE 44 / Hinkelenoord / Van de Maegdehberg's / Farm / 600180 +Hour: 44 + +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.G. 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 lbr 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. +Capt. hon. 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 appehended 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. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 54 + +18 Oct — Holland / Sheet 23 NE 44 / Hinkelennord / Van de Maedenberg's / Farm / 600180 + +The civilians left with their guide and the matter was closed. +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. +By 1645 hrs we were in communication byline with "A" Echelon. We have found this very satisfactory. +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. +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!" +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". +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 susscrbers. 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 191400hrs 200900hrs and 201400 hrs. +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. + +Remarks: 6. +3 + +## Page 55 + +Wed 18 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelonoord / Van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +Weather:- Alternately cloudy to partly cloudly with occasional Showers. +Visibility:- Good generally but poor in showers. + +Remarks: JD £. + +Thu 19 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Hinkelonoord / Van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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.L. 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. +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 performmix 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 furthkx 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. + +Remarks: 10 +3 +1 + +## Page 56 + +Thur 19 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkeleno ord / van den Maegdenberghs / Farm 600180 + +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 amphibious 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 subject of LVT provoked some mirth and xxxxDxxxxMxxxxxx 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 demonstration 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 Hay, 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 xxxxxxx 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.O. 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. +Around noon the party left for the demonstration. Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, drove and as usual Capt KcAfoot'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. + +Remarks: L. + +## Page 57 + +Thur 19 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / Van den Maeg- / denbergs / Farm 600180 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +Visibility - proportionately limited. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 58 + +Fri 20 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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 manourrability (c) its presents only a minimum target (d)Vul nerability reduced by light armour and protection provided against small arms but + +Remarks: 1 +3 +k. + +## Page 59 + +Fri 20 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +(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) +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-[illegible] 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. 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 Sm 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. +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 + +Remarks: 6. +3 + +## Page 60 + +Fri 20 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 25 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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 iffprivitegrexfarxxprixx 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. +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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 61 + +Fri 20 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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 batman 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 NextTe 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 shortage 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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 62 + +Fri 20 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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 ximxx 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. MacLauchldn, 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". +Weather - windy, cloudy with slight intermittent rain and drizzle locally in the morning clearing somewhat in the afternoon. +Visibility - poor. + +Remarks: 6. +left. + +## Page 63 + +Fri Sat 21 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelenoord / van den / Maegdenberg's / Farm 600180 + +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. +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 +1 k. + +## Page 64 + +Sat 21 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 23 NE / Heinkelesnoord / Wolfert's / Farm 599189 + +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. +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. +Lt MacDonald was evacuated shell-shocked early in the day when an enemy mortar bomb alighted directly on his slit trench. +Weather - Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle +Visibility - limited + +Remarks: k. + +Sun 22 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Ossendrecht / Home of P van / Gijn 626165 + +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 +2 C.H. + +## Page 65 + +Sun 22 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Ossendrecht / Home of P van / Gijn 626165 + +business and arranged for an informant to be conducted to Bde on the 23rd. +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. Ltncol 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 Cabeldt, 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, &.... 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 were 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 andxthexsxheme 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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 66 + +Sun 22 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Ossendrecht / Home of P van / Gijn 626165 + +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." +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. +Weather - Fair but cool. +Visibility - good. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 67 + +Mon 23 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Ossendrecht / Home of P van / Gijn 626165 + +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 xxxxexxex xxxxwxxsxdxxxarty 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 + +Remarks: 10 k. +2 + +## Page 68 + +Mon . — Holland / 24 & 34 Sheets / Heinkelnoord / 23 Oct 44 / Wolfert's Farm / 599189 + +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 D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, stayed at Tac H and was ever ready to lend a hand by invited suggestions or counsel. +Weather - Foggy in morning, cloudy in afternoon. Slight local rain. +Cold rainy night. Visibility poor. + +Remarks: k. +6R. + +Tues 24 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Heinkelnoord / 24 Oct / Wolfert's Farm / 599189 + +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 43. 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 + +Remarks: 10 +1 + +## Page 69 + +Tues 24 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheets 24 & 34 / Heinkelenoord / Wolfert's Farm / 599189 + +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. +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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 70 + +24 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Wolfert's Farm 599189 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +Weather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night +Visibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon. + +Remarks: k. +6 + +Weather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night
+ +## Page 71 + +34 25 Oct 444 — Holland 24 & / Solfert's Farm 599189 + +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. +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 + +Remarks: 1 k. +10 + +## Page 72 + +25 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Wolfert's Farm / 599189 + +as being 100 yards past Wynn. A few minutes later, we received the heartening news that objective Wynn 3 would be occupied by the R de Mais. Dog Coy was to be in with Charlie and Able. At approximately 1615, Capt. Heyland asked Major Ellis if he could try to go in to capture Capt. Lasher's position. He explainted that Able Coy was out of ammo. It was agreed that Dog Coy would follow Charlie Coy in and tie in with Able Coy also. Part of their responsibility entailed checking the wood at 615223. By 1707 hours Charlie Coy was still helping Able Coy to get on its objective. Finally at 1735 hours Able Coy reported on its objective, encountering heavy opposition and the position was not considered a good one. At 1756, Major Ellis issued the order that Charlie Coy should then tie in with Able Coy and remain in the general area Wynn1 Consolidating together, with Doy Coy also consolidated and maintaining close liaison with them. +Based on the success of the 4th Div in the north, it was felt that evening- enemy might soon be cut off and therefore patrols should be sent out to ascertain what enemy was doing. As Major Ellis found it there was no use sacrificing our troops if the enemy was cut off because his resitance might be weak. At 1940 Charlie Coy stated that Able was not on high ground but was just over the track on the edge of high ground. Capt. Heyland amplified his remarks stating that there was no room for two companies and no place to curl up - Charlie Coy reported that everything was quiet. As it was too dark they did not spread to the high ground to make room. In reply to a query by Major Ellis, Charlie Coy replied that they were not strong enought to send out feelers. At 2030 Able Coy was informed that they would be contacted by the R de Mais on the east every hour. From then on the area became much quieter and there was no shelling or mortaring. +Major Ellis had sent a Recce out early in the moring to Woensdrecht and at 1000 hours had moved his Tac H to occupythe home of Mr. Van Liere, 611201. Evidence of the markmenship of our men was abundant in the town. +Highlight of the day's events was the early morning capture of 3 men, 3 women and achild who had waded through the mud from Bergon-Op-Zoom. They came through Dog's Coy area and they would have been shot in the dark if the baby hadnot had not whimpered. + +Remarks: 6. + +## Page 73 + +25 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Wolfert's Farm / 599189 + +During the night we received a Top Secret message advising us that the Germans were combing the Grenadier Regt for English speaking personnel. They were to be passed through the lines as civilians refugees. They were equipped with passwords which were on paper sewn in trousers band. We sent word to all Companies that it was important that all civilians traffic near forward lines to be rigidly controlled. +Weather - Foggy, locally misty, followed by drizzle in morning. +Visibility - Very limited in morning - poor to morderatin in the afternoon. + +Remarks: k. + +26 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 +Hour: Liere + +A patrol of two scouts went out through Able Coy to a distance of about 50 yards north of the Company to the top of a crest where there were two rows of barbed wire. Their task was to determine if the Hun had pulled out. Enemy were heard talking about 200x north of them. Considerable movement was heard in a north easterly direction. All companies reported enjoying a respite from shelling and mortaring. +The day's operations were calculated to resume where the Bn had ceased on the 25th. H Hour was set at 0800 hours. +Major Ross Ellis, 2 i/c arose at 0600 hours and after a substantial breakfast, accompanied by Major Harrison, 5 Fd Coy RCA, visited Dog Coy. The intention was to attack and secure the high ground area 6122. The attack was launched as pre-arranged but progress was slowed down due to strong enemy opposition, including mortaring and shelling. Most of the enemy fire came from a pillbox on the sides of the hill and at 1100 hours it was still giving trouble. At approximately 1130 hours, Charlie Coy sent a section to work their way up to the pillbox and try to silence it. Grim as it was, Capt. Heyland's humorous account of their actions pleased Major Ellis. The message over the air went "Reference little men and movement, they worked close to a dugout in front of the pillbox and then Jerry threw a potato masher at them. We now have 2 PWs - I think that last shot should have been left, and add 100x. A system was also developed up front for getting prisoners. The prisoners were indicated where to go, the Bren gun was trained on them and they were told to march. The Coy in the rear was warned they were coming and remained on the alert. Jerry had no other alternative but to do as he was told. + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 74 + +26 Oct 44 34 Liere — Holland / Sheet 24 & / Woensdrecht / Home of Van / 611201 + +Arty and Mortars continued to pound the area ahead in an effort to neutralize the enemy there. The 6 C.I.B. on its way out to the Isthmus passed through us. The lorry in the rear of Col. Stott's carrier was "knocked" by a bullet. To our great surprise Jerry did not devote any great attention to the Convoy. We were tied up to smoke 6 C.I.B. past two open spots namely 608218 and 601213 called "Dusk and Soot" respectively. At 1215 we received instructions from Bde to advise "Dusk" required. By the time the order was handed down there was no need for the cover. +A warning came through from Bde that the enemy had placed charges on poles up to 12 feet high and that they were set off by trip wires. +By 1503 hours the enemy mortar was neutralized except for the occasional mortar. Charlie Coy even though they were very close to the enemy, tried to send out a patrol but Jerry perceived them and objected. At 1525 Charlie Coy was able to report front fairly quiet with some enemy sniping. +Dog Coy, it was decided would make a Recce to see what positions could be gained from the area of the Brickworks, 618222. By 2110 hours Dog Coy had effected its change of location. During the day we had a visit from Lt. Col Letourneau, RCAMC. A representative from the Manitoba Dragoons called in early in the morning and early in the afternoon he was reported a casualty when his vehicle collied with an ammunition carrier. At the time of his visit, we were amused when he told us he had never heard of the other Units of the Bde. He thought too that the SSR's were a part of the Bde. We informed him that Col. Stott was a former Calgary Highlander. Other visitors to Tac H were quite numerous. To paraphrase a well known expression - If a Battalion make a difficult crossing, give an all-round excellent performance or erect good booby traps, all the other units will make a beaten path to their Tac H! +A bouquet of orchids, figuratively speaking, were handed to the Calgary Highbanders when the G.O.C., in front of Brig. McGill and Lt.-Col. Nèfsevanders said "The Calgary Highlanders have done a damn fine job for the Division". Major Ellis, Capt Stott and Lieut. Sellar had some fun "village clearing" to contact Major Ostiguy's Charlie Coy of the R de Mais. +Fifty cigaretts per man were distributed and everyone received them warmly. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 75 + +26 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 24 & 34 / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +While reminiscing it was learned that when we were back near St.Leonard, Molenkeikeyetc.,855090, and were in touch with the F.M.R. across the Canal, an officer from Fus M.R. stated "My men take orders from Calgary". +Weather - Misty and moderately foggy in thea morning, +               clearing somewhat in the early afternoon but +               becoming overcast in the late afternoon +Visibility - Poor to limited, then deteriorating to poor +                    in the afternoon. + +Remarks: £ +60R + +27 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E. / Woensdrecht, / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +Brigade covered the night's activities by stating that local patrolling heard evidence of enemy still on The Calgary Highlander's front. Liasion was made with our own troops. There was some light mortaring early in the night. The mortar was located and Arty engaged it. +     Objectives set for the day's operations were Able Coy 608228, Baker Coy 614219, Charlie Coy 612225, and Dog Coy 614225. H hour was 0800 hours. Dog Coy led off in the attack. Major Ross Ellis headed out to the Brickworks to watch the proceedings. Brigadier McGill was also anxious to have first hand information so he too headed out to Dog Coy's position. While forward elements of Dog Coy were cautiously Manoeuving to get to the top of the hill, Brigadier McGill and Major Ellis stormed the hill and then pushed on take the small town of Lindonk. Indications of enemy withdrawal called for patrols. Major Ellis ahead of the Pioneers "swooshed" ahead on roads that had not been recce'd and contacted his Coy Commanders at 1135 hours to lay on patrols north to line of road 612234. All patrols returned by approximately 1345 hours and reported roads all clear. One sqn of 8 Cdn Recce Regt then took over from us and our men were able to entertain the thoughts of a rest. +     Bde had planned on switching us east to a billetted area, but Major Ellis was not in favour of any move that entailed marching for our weary hard-fighting foot-sloggers and told Bde he would recce an area and settle them in closeto our Tac H. This was acceptable to Bde and everyone was satisfied with the issue. All talk of a Mobile Bath was 'verboden' based on the belief that it is a "hoodoo" as far as 5 C.I.B. is concerned. + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 76 + +27 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E. / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +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 Moneco 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. + +Remarks: 10 k. + +## Page 77 + +27 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E. / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +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 + +Remarks: k + +## Page 78 + +27 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E. / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +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). +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. +Weather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night. +Visibility - Fair + +Remarks: k. +11 +p.p. + +28 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E. / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +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 + +Remarks: 1 +10 + +Weather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night.
+ +## Page 79 + +28 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 S.E / Woensdrecht / Home of Van Liere / 611201 + +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. +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. +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. +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. +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. +Capt. Stobt 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. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 80 + +28 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 SW / Kruiningen 4223 + +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. +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. +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. +Weather - Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in +the afternoon, rain showers at night. +Visibility - Good to poor in proportion to weather. + +Remarks: £. +6m. + +29 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 SW / Kruiningen 4223 + +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. +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 Chruch. 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 Chukch. 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 + +Remarks: 10 +8 + +## Page 81 + +29 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet 15 SW / Schore 4024 + +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. +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. +Weather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed. +night brigh and cool. Visibility - Good. + +Remarks: k. +6B + +Weather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed.
+ +## Page 82 + +30 Oct 44 — Holland / Composite Sheet / 14 NW NE SW Se / Bn HQ 311296 + +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. +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. +At a Bde Huddle held at 1400 hours it was learned that the Essex Scottish were to establish a Bridghead 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 Middlburg 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 Middlburg , 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 Middlburg. If this took time, then R de Mais were to through us. +The time was estimated at first light 31 Oct 44 plus 2 hours. +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 Middlburg was something of an island and with its high ground dominated the surrounding area. If we did take on Middlburg 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. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 83 + +30 Oct 44 — Holland / Composite Sheet / 14 NW NE SW SE / Bn HQ 311296 + +News of the day consisted of word that Capt. Sandy Pearson was in England and that Lt. Art Rice Jones was faring quite well. +Lieuts Jack McInstry, Pioneer Officer came in to prominence when he reported capturing 5 robot tanks. +The South Beveland national costume worn by women provoked considerable interest. +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. +Weather – Fair to cloudy +Visibility – Poor with mist and local fog in the morning, +improving gradually from moderat to good. + +Remarks: K. +BRt. + +31 Oct 44 — Holland / Sheet (composite) / 14 NW NE SW SE / Farm at 25287 + +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. +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 + +Remarks: 10 + +## Page 84 + +31 Oct 44 — Holland / Composite Sheet / 14 NW NE SW SE / Farm at 25287 + +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 then 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. +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. +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. +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. +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. + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 85 + +31 Oct 44 — Holland / Composite Sheet / 14 NW NE SW SE / Farm at 25287 +Hour: 44 + +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. +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. +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 a 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 + +Remarks: k. + +## Page 86 + +31 Oct 44 — Holland / Composite Sheet / 14 NW NE SW SE / Farm at 25287 + +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. +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". +At 2400 hours Baker Coy started out along the Causeway. While every one waited almost with bated breath for their first report. +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. +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. +Capt. Newman, our very good Arty fellow-worker put in an appearance once again eager to go to work. +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: +Weather - Generally overcast with local intermittent drizzle +Visibility - Poor generally + +Remarks: 6. +GdB. + +Weather - Generally overcast with local intermittent drizzle
diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md b/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2b37b5c --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md @@ -0,0 +1,343 @@ +# step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6 +Generated by json_to_viewer_md.py from step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md + +## Page 7 + +1 Sep 44 — France / Totes / MR / Sheet / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8El + +After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353. +We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs. +At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville. +Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones. +Bn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned. +At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank. +Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition. +Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy. +The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde. +Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute. +We are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later. +And so to bed for a good night's rest. +Weather Fair and warm + +Remarks: H +13 + +## Page 8 + +2 Sep 44 — France / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8E1 / Neuville les / Dieppe (out- / skirts Dieppe) / MR 2468 / Sheet + +We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas. +Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays. +Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move. +We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow. +One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed. +Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision. +The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement. +Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day. + +Remarks: / 3 + +## Page 9 + +3 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2568 / Sheet + +To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things. +At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942. +Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago. +At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route. +At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes right". +On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial "stew". +At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course. +The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable. +Weather Sultry and rain later + +Remarks: 1 2 +1 3 + +## Page 10 + +4 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet + +The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday. +From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours. +The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use. +Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office. +Clair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night. +Capt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us. +This mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group. +During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep. +At 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect. +Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later. + +## Page 11 + +5 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet + +The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency. +Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces. +During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised. +At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move. +The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. "H" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border. +We are on the "no sleep" list once again. +Weather Rain and cool + +## Page 12 + +5 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDAMSQUES / MR 001830 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. +We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route. +When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville. +Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on. +At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal. +At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead. +After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route. +The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O. +At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. +In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance. + +Remarks: 4. +15. + +## Page 13 + +6 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDAMSQUES / MR 001830 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. +When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning. +Weather Cold with rain + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet + +At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances. +We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us. +Bn HQ was fortunate in being treatedas guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients. +The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town. + +Remarks: Calgary H + +## Page 14 + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet + +This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs. +However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town. +We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town an any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different. +Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part. +We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn. +Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position. +The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times. +At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire. +The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy. + +## Page 15 + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380. +Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments. +Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson). +It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information. +Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning. +Weather Heavy rain and very cold + +Remarks: 4 +2 +15 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet + +During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs. +"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route. +Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to "crack on". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 16 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance. +We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly. +Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P. +The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position. +Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west. +Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself. +The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help. +"Soon", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" and "A" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions. +This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 17 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines. +    Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas. +                Weather    Strong wind and heavy rain, cold. + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, "Go ahead". +    Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker. +    Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area. +    The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O. +    Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 18 + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols. +The infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite ¥so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front. +They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire. +At 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section. +This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates. +Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow. +Weather Fair and Cool + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 19 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring. +In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free. +Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information. +Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success. +4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry. +In the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "I" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "I" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear. +The scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out. +The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time. +Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 20 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves. +At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland". +Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time. +At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell" let loose. +The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area. +Weather Fair and Warm + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 21 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16. +One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area. +The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty. +During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz. +Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "I" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured. +At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 22 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position. +In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O. +We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements. +Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys. +Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports. +Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them. +An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes. +There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side. +A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety. +The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted. + +Remarks: 15 +2 + +## Page 23 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas. +At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "C" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding "C" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident. +Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde. +Weather Fair and Warm + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet +Hour: . + +Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living. +M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences. +At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town. +Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. "I" S.c sent an "I" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for + +Remarks: ,5 + +## Page 24 + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear. +The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up. +Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself. +"C" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point. +Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon "bites" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight. +Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic. +There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, "The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself. +When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress. +During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory + +## Page 25 + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque. +Weather Fair and Warm + +13 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type. +Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line. +A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time. +At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped. +Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12. +During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O. +However all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from "green" to "red". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded. +Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 26 + +13 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity. +Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque. +During the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties. +Reinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on. +At approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present. +At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen. +Major Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer. +Weather Fair and Warm + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 27 + +14 Sep — France / Loon Plage 44 / MR 1368 / Sheet 39-28 + +After carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order "Dog" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. "Dog" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major "Del" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions. +At 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, "Charlie" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 14788̄3, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the "I" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service + +Remarks: 15 diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json b/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b2827db --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json @@ -0,0 +1,262 @@ +[ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ste. Foy", + "summary": "After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.\nWe were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.\nAt approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville.\nCapt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.\nBn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.\nAt 1130hrs Bde held an \"O\" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank.\nJust as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just \"moved in\" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.\nOur orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.\nThe afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde.\nGood news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute.\nWe are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.\nAnd so to bed for a good night's rest.\n\nWeather Fair and warm", + "weather": "Fair and warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Neuville les Dieppe (outskirts Dieppe)", + "summary": "We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas. Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made \"mincemeat\" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays. Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move. We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow. One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed. Dieppe is not \"out of bounds\" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision. The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.", + "weather": "Fair and warm, rain later in the day", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 8 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE les DIEPPE", + "summary": "To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things. At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942. Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago. At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route. At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the \"eyes left\" instead of the usual \"eyes right\". On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial \"stew\". At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course. The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.", + "weather": "Sultry and rain later", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 9 + }, + { + "date": "4 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE", + "summary": "The main topic for the morning is \"stragglers parade\" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.\nFrom all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.\nThe Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.\nMajor Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.\nClair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was also kept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.\nCapt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When \"Roly\" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.\nThis morning we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.\nDuring the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled \"Jack London\". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.\nAt 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered \"Wood Clearing\" and \"Passage Through A Wood\" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.\n\nWeather Fair and warm, slight rain later.", + "weather": "Fair and warm, slight rain later", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 10 + }, + { + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE", + "summary": "The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new personnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency. Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces. During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised. At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to \"herd\" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move. The C.O. held an \"O\" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our \"H\" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. \"H\" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border. We are on the \"no sleep\" list once again.", + "weather": "Rain and cool", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 11 + }, + { + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN", + "summary": "To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route. When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an \"O\" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville. Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on. At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal. At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead. After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route. The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O. At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 12 + }, + { + "date": "6 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN", + "summary": "The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.", + "weather": "Cold with rain", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOURG-VILLE", + "summary": "At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances. We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us. Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients. The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOURGVILLE", + "summary": "This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs. However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town. We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town in any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different. Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part. We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn. Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position. The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times. At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire. The populace here was found to be a little on the \"cold\" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy.", + "weather": "Heavy rain and wind", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 14 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN / BOURBOUGVILLE / LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380. Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments. Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson). It seems to be our luck to draw the \"jack-pot\" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information. Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.", + "weather": "Heavy rain and very cold", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOUGVILLE / FARM MR 1277", + "summary": "During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. \"D\" Coy, followed by \"C\", followed by \"B\" and then \"A\", in a plan of coy \"bites\", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs. \"D\" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given \"green\" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route. Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to \"crack on\". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / FARM / LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Higher formation kept bothering us to \"crack on\", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.\nWe must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.\nOur Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.\nThe Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.\nFinally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.\nDog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.\nThe R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.\n\"Soon\", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys, A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, \"D\" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and \"B\" and \"A\" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.\nThis draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrs for them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines. Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.", + "weather": "Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, \"Go ahead\". Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker. Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified \"Pill Box\", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area. The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.\nThe infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.\nThey worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.\nAt 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.\nThis plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.\nEven at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.\n\nWeather Fair and Cool", + "weather": "Fair and Cool", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.\nIn the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.\nOur standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.\nArtillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.\n4.2\" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to \"cease fire\" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to \"cease fire\" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.\nIn the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the \"I\" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of \"I\" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.\nThe scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.\nThe Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.\nOrders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.\nAt 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, \"Give us two more men and we'll take Holland\".\nUpon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.\nAt 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all \"hell\" let loose.\nThe meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16. One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area. The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty. During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their \"casual\" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz. Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as \"I\" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured. At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLACE", + "summary": "The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position. In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat \"jumpy\" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I. commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O. We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements. Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the welcome cheers of the boys. Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports. Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them. An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes. There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side. A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety. The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas. At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of \"C\" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding \"C\" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident. Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living. M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences. At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town. Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. \"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear. The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up. Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself. \"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point. Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon \"bites\" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight. Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic. There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, \"The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements\". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself. When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress. During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.\nMardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.\nA series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.\nAt 0240hrs Dog Coy reported \"blue\" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.\nApparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported \"red\" and very shortly afterwards \"green\". Their objective had been reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.\nDuring all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.\nHowever all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from \"green\" to \"red\". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line \"red\" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.\nThroughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling was very heavy.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity.\nPatrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into \"I\" Sec. This information plus log reports from \"I\" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque.\nDuring the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties.\nReinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing.\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. \"H\" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on.\nAt approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present.\nAt 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.\nMajor Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Loon Plage", + "summary": "After carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order \"Dog\" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. \"Dog\" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major \"Del\" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions.\nAt 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, \"Charlie\" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 147883, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the \"I\" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 27 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json b/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a26df6 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json @@ -0,0 +1,2194 @@ +[ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Totes", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy", + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "2353", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Longueville", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 8El", + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353", + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0930", + "grid": "2553", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Ste. 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Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself. 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Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. 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Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1681", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "127834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Casino", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Le Clipon", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Pioneers", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — unit main position per Place column", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "163759", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Coppenaxfort", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Maquis and civilians proclaimed they were going to take Dunkerque; enemy shelled party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Baker Coy lines", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Baker Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. 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D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "north road from Le Clipon to Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "carrier platoon", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": "134834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "carrier platoon", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north and south.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLACE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLACE, MR 1380 — unit position from Place column", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1581", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "canal road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "windmill area", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Bme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1581", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "1581 cross roads and canal", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — Place column entry for 11 Sep 44", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135835", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fmn Debergbe crossroads", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The carrier patrol at 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"grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — Place column entry for 12 Sep 44", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "126843", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Casino", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "\"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "German artillery OP on the sand dunes", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Coppenaxfort", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135835", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "cross roads", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Charlie Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "\"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. 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"category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "friendly_unit": "CAMS of C", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Contact CAMS of C at br 831088", + "source_page": 296 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "829093", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "STERNHOVEN", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R H C", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 1: Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 829093", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "844095", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calg Highrs", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 2: Contact Calg Highrs on rd at approx 844095", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 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"confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 5: Contact Calg Highrs in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "844095", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "R H C", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 6: Contact RHC on rd at approx 844095", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "828090", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "STERNHOVEN", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 7: Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "ST LEONARD", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 8: Contact friendly tps in ST LEONARD", + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "date": "8/9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": "633199", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Xrds", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calg Highrs", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 1: R H C contacts Calg Highrs at Xrds 633199; Serial 6: Calg Highrs contacts R H C at Xrds 633199", + "source_page": 299 + }, + { + "date": "8/9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": "643192", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Xrds", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 2: R H C contacts R de Mais at Xrds 643192; Serial 3: R de Mais contacts R H C at Xrds 643192", + "source_page": 299 + }, + { + "date": "8/9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": "627193", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calg Highrs", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 4: R de Mais contacts Calg Highrs at rd junc 627193; Serial 7: Calg Highrs contacts R de Mais at rd junc 627193", + "source_page": 299 + }, + { + "date": "8/9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": "647168", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Bn HQ", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "RHLI", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 5: R de Mais contacts RHLI at Bn HQ at 647168", + "source_page": 299 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 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"friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 3: Standing patrol — Est at approx 578200", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "569203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs B Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 4: Recce patrol — To patrol WEST along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No 4)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd & rly crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs B Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 5: Recce patrol — To patrol EAST along rly in sqs 5720 - 5920 to a limit of rd & rly crossing 597206 (No 5)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "595202", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "bend in dyke", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs C Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 6: Recce patrol — To patrol NORTH along dyke in sqs 5919 - 5920 to a limit of bend in dyke 595202 (No 6)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "606200", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd & dyke junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs C Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 7: Recce patrol — To patrol NE along rd in sqs 5919 - 6019 to a limit of rd & dyke junc 606200 (No 7)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5918", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "A Coy R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 8: Liaison patrol — Contact A Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5918", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5816", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt (Assault Tp)", + "friendly_unit": "C Coy R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 9: Liaison patrol — Contact C Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5816", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "600167", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "farm (R de M Bn HQ)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 10: Liaison patrol — Contact R de M at Bn HQ in farm 600167", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sqs 5717 - 5718", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de M C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "D Coy Calg Highrs", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 11: Liaison patrol — Contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5717 - 5718 (See Serial 1)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5918", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de M A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "C Coy Calg Highrs", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 12: Liaison patrol — Contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918 (See Serial 8)", + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "574183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 13 — Calg Highrs (D Coy) Standing patrol, est at approx dyke junc 574183", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "573172", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "bend in dyke", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 14 — R de M (C Coy) Standing patrol, est at approx bend in dyke 573172", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "583165", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke and track junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 15 — R de M (C Coy) Standing patrol, est at approx dyke & track junc 583165", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "601700", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke sq 6017", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 16 — R de M (A Coy) Recce patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017 - 6117 - 6118 - 6119 to limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "611700", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke sq 6117", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 16 — R de M (A Coy) Recce patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017 - 6117 - 6118 - 6119 to limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "611800", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke sq 6118", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 16 — R de M (A Coy) Recce patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017 - 6117 - 6118 - 6119 to limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "611900", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke sq 6119", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 16 — R de M (A Coy) Recce patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017 - 6117 - 6118 - 6119 to limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 16 — limit of recce patrol by R de M (A Coy) along dyke", + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "576186", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Observed oil flares at approx 576186. Burnt from 2230 - 0115 hrs.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "At approx 577203 came to 2 small houses beside the dyke. Heard enemy voices.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "576197", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "On return further voices heard and green flares fired from approx 576197.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "590204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Slit trenches observed all along South side of rly; at approx 590204 passed a vacant MG posn.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "At approx 30x from objective (597206) fired on by automatic weapons from South side of rly.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "595202", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol reached objective (595202) All clear.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "598208", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "MG at approx 598208 firing West.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "602198", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Reached approx 602198. Observed 4 enemy walking across rd.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "squares 5518-5619", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Enemy tpt coln mov N to S in sqs 5518-5619 using dim lights.", + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "615190", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 16 reached approx 615190, stopped by enemy automatic fire; much activity and movement observed, enemy very sensitive", + "source_page": 303 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "575195", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Amendment Serial 1: For sq 5718 read 5719", + "source_page": 304 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and rd junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial A: C.H. will send Recce patrol North along track in sq 5720 to a limit of track and rd junc 577206", + "source_page": 304 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "587207", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and rd junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial B: C.H. will send Recce patrol North along track in sq 5820 to a limit of track and rd junc 587207", + "source_page": 304 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd and rly crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 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", + "source_page": 304 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "579200", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 1: Calg Highrs (B Coy) liaison patrol 2300-0300 hrs, contact D Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5718", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5718", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 1: Contact D Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5718", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "575192", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 2: Calg Highrs (D Coy) standing patrol, est at approx 575192 (strikethrough)", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "578199", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 3: Calg Highrs (B Coy) standing patrol, est at approx 578199", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "rly in sq 5720", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy Scouts", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 4: Calg Highrs (B Coy) Scouts recce patrol WEST along rly in sq 5720", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "569203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy Scouts", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 4: Recce patrol limit of dyke junc 569203, keeping to NORTH side of rly", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5918", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 5 (Cancelled): Calg Highrs (C Coy) liaison patrol, contact A Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5918", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5816", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Assault Tp", + "friendly_unit": "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 6: B Sqn 8 Recce Regt (Assault Tp) liaison patrol, contact C Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5816", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5916", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Assault Tp", + "friendly_unit": "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 7 (Cancelled): B Sqn 8 Recce Regt (Assault Tp) liaison patrol, contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5916", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5718", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 8: R de Mais (D Coy) liaison patrol, contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5718 (see ser. 1)", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5918", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 9 (Cancelled): R de Mais (A Coy) liaison patrol, contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918 (see ser. 5)", + "source_page": 305, + "grid_inferred": false + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "574183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 10: R de Mais (D Coy) standing patrol, est at approx dyke junc 574183", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "573172", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "bend in dyke", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 11: R de Mais (C Coy) standing patrol, est at approx bend in dyke 573172", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "582165", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke & track junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 12: R de Mais (C Coy) standing patrol, est at approx dyke & track junc 582165", + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "railway track crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Patrol crossed rly track at 5842°", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "578204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "road and railway junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol reached a pl about 20 yds short of rd & rly junc 578204", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol A: to recce NORTH along track in sq 5720 to a limit of track & rd junc 577206", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "587207", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol B: to recce NORTH along track in sq 5820 to a limit of track & rd junc 587207", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "road and railway crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol C: to recce EAST along rly in sq 5920 to a limit of rd & rly Xing 597206", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "588204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and railway junction area", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol C results: reached a pt approx 250 yds from track & rly junc 588204", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "595201", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "bend in dyke", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol D: to recce NORTH along dyke in sq 5919 to a limit of bend in dyke 595201", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "596202", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "houses on east side of road", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol D results: 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", + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2130", + "grid": "596202", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Patrol 1", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 1 reached 596202 without seeing or hearing any enemy", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2130", + "grid": "583205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 2", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 2 drew enemy fire from approx 583205", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd & rly Xing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 2", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 2 saw and heard enemy MG fire from rd & rly Xing 597206", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Patrol 3", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 3 crossed rly at 577204 and met enemy approx every 15 yds NORTH and WEST", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2230", + "grid": "573205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 4", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 4 fired on from 573205", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2230", + "grid": "568207", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 4", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 4 fired on from 568207", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2230", + "grid": "568203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 4", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 4 fired on from 568203", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2230", + "grid": "577204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Patrol 4", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrol 4 contacted No. 3 patrol who took up posn at 577204 and helped patrol in and out", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577206", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Xrds", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 4", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Definite mov of enemy throughout area WEST of Xrds 577206", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": "Patrol 7", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Patrol 7 tried to locate MG believed to be along BRAAKSCHE WEG; estimate NOT more than 2 posts", + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Zomerweg", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "east along ZOMERWEG and ZOUTE WEG in sqs 6118 and 6219", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "605175", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "NE along dyke in sqs 6017--6117--6118", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "615175", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "NE along dyke in sqs 6017--6117--6118", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "615185", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "NE along dyke in sqs 6017--6117--6118; also in sqs 6118 and 6219", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "625195", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "east along ZOMERWEG and ZOUTE WEG in sqs 6118 and 6219", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "622195", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy R DE MAIS", + "friendly_unit": "R DE MAIS", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "to contact 'C' Coy R DE MAIS at approx 622195", + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "595202", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "bend on dyke (patrol limit No.1)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "To patrol North along dyke in sqs 5919-5920 to a limit of bend on dyke 595202 (No.1)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "597205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd and rly crossing (patrol limit No.2)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "To patrol East along rly in sqs 5920 to a limit of rd and rly crossing 597205 (No.2)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "577204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track (patrol area)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "To patrol north across rly somewhere between track 577204 and track 588205 to a limit of east-West road in sq 5820 (No.3)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "588205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track (patrol area)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "To patrol north across rly somewhere between track 577204 and track 588205 to a limit of east-West road in sq 5820 (No.3)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "569203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junction (patrol limit No.4)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy Calg Highrs", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "To patrol West along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No.4)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sqs 5718-5719", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy R de Mais", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sqs 5918-5919", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R de Mais", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BRAKSCHE WEG", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy R de Mais", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017-6117-6118-6119 to a limit of BRAKSCHE WEG (No 7)", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5717", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Sqn 8 Recce (Ass Tp)", + "friendly_unit": "B Sqn 8 Recce", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717 from new posn in sq 5716", + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "592205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde (Serial 2)", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrolled on North side of rly embankment to a pt at 592205. No enemy encountered up to there.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "598208", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Enemy activity observed in area 598208.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "588205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "haystack", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde (Serial 3)", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Reached objective of haystack at area 588205. No sign of enemy in that area.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "576203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde (Serial 4)", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Reached objective less 750 yds at 576203. Heard and saw enemy approx 30 yds to the front.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "578204", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd and rly junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Also mov near rd and rly junc 578204 sound of rifle bolts being worked.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "SCHENKEL DIJK", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde (Serial 7)", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Patrolled along SCHENKEL DIJK as far as SOMERWEG where they hit flooded area of 2 feet.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "604199", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders (Serial 9)", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Additional Calg Highr recce patrol. 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Enemy heard somewhere in front.", + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Northern sector of Bn locality (Calgary Highlanders)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Calg Highrs (serials 1-4)", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To be recce or fighting patrols at co's discretion but to cover NORTHERN sector of Bn locality as previously", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sqs 5718-5719", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais B Coy (serial 5)", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sqs 5918-5919", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais A Coy (serial 6)", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "611900", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais A Coy (serial 7)", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "To patrol along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG sq 6119 to see if enemy still occupy the latter", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "575183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke junction sq 5718", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais B Coy (serial 8)", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "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", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "572183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke and road junction sq 5718", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais B Coy (serial 8)", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "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", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke in sq 5717", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Sqn 8 Recce Aslt Tp (serial 9)", + "friendly_unit": "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717", + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "591205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrolled NORTH side of rly embankment 591205 - nothing seen", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "586203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Crossed rly embankment at 586203 area from rd observed lts in area 583207", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "583207", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "observed lts in area 583207 - may have been from flash lts or open doors", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "602205", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Two clusters of 4 white flares each seen area 602205", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0100", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "D Coy area", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "White phosphorous bomb landed in D Coy area 0100 hrs - big flash and hy explosion", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "615195", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "BRAAKSCHE WEG", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrolled along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG 6119. Area flooded.", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "572183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "dyke and rd junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Patrolled WEST as far as dyke and rd junc 572183. Stopped by an atk ditch full of water.", + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "WE3T", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "R de Mais B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "delete serial 8 - R de Mais (B Coy) Recce to WE3T", + "source_page": 317 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Liaison patrols between B Coy R de Mais and A Coy Calg Highrs - A Coy R de Mais and C Coy Calg Highrs", + "source_page": 318 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Fighting Patrol - Out 2130 - Back by 0130; Listening Post after return of F.P. (Charlie Coy)", + "source_page": 318 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Listening Post only - D Coy", + "source_page": 318 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "B Coy R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Liaison B Coy - with B Coy R de Mais; B Coy out 2200, back 0200; R de Mais 2400, back 0400", + "source_page": 318 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "575183", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dyke junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "A Coy", + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "RHC (A Coy) standing patrol to be established at dyke june 575183", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "578198", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dyke junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "RHC (D Coy) standing patrol to be established at dyke june 578198", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "569203", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dyke, road and railway junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "D Coy", + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "RHC liaison patrol to contact RHC (D Coy) at dyke, rd and rly june 569203", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "598207", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dyke and railway crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "RHC (C Coy) liaison patrol to contact CH (C Coy) at dyke and rly crossing 598207", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "606200", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Track junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "RHC (C Coy) liaison patrol to contact CAMS of C at track june 606200", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "574180", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dyke junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "B Coy", + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "R de M (B Coy) liaison patrol to contact RHC (A Coy) around dyke june 574180", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "609218", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Road and railway crossing", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "C Coy", + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "CH (C Coy) recce patrol along highway and rly in sq 6021 to limit of rd and rly crossing 609218", + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2300", + "grid": "609520", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and rd junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "RHC / CH", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 1 & 5: RHC to contact CH at track and rd junc 6090½ 2095; CH to contact RHC at track and rd junc 6090 2095", + "source_page": 320 + }, + { + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2300", + "grid": "623213", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "track and highway junc", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "RHC / R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Serial 2 & 3: RHC to contact R de Mais and R de Mais to contact RHC at track and highway junc 623213", + "source_page": 320 + }, + { + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "625225", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "general area sq 6222", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de M", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 4: R de M recce patrol fwd in gen area sq 6222 within limits of inter bn bdy and Bde bdy to Northerly limit NORTHING 23", + "source_page": 320 + }, + { + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "615225", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "general area sq 6122", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "CH", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "Serial 6: CH recce patrol fwd in gen area sq 6122 within limits of coast line and inter Bn bdy (CH - R de M) to Northerly limit NORTHING 23", + "source_page": 320 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "CH position marker on trace diagram with boundary annotations 61/23", + "source_page": 321 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Régiment de Maisonneuve", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "R deM position marker on trace diagram with boundary annotations 64/21", + "source_page": 321 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "RHC", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "RHC position marker on trace diagram", + "source_page": 321 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "601199", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + 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"hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "South edge of woods sq 6222", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 4: R de M Standing patrol to be established on South edge of woods sq 6222", + "source_page": 324 + }, + { + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "sqs 6222-6223 to NORTHING 235, east of main rd", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Serial 5: R de M Recce patrol NORTH in sqs 6222-6223 to a limit of NORTHING 235 keeping to EAST of main rd", + "source_page": 324 + }, + { + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "sq 6123 to NORTHING 24, west of 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Appendices 163 to 170 are noted. Received at War Diaries DHQ 28 November 1944. A note indicates Appendix II is missing, checked 15 August 1947.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 2 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Instructions for Compilation and Despatch of War Diaries (C.A.)", + "summary": "Standard Canadian Army boilerplate instructions governing the compilation, classification, distribution, and post-war disposal of War Diaries. Sets out what must be recorded daily, how appendices are to be handled, and the legal prohibition on removing appendices from the original copy.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 3 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "Appendix to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F.", + "date": "22 Nov 39", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit Office Filing System and Records — instructions for filing, date references, document preservation, and field correspondence logs.", + "summary": "Standing instructions appended to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F. (22 Nov 39) outlining the standard military office filing system with nine main categories, guidance on date referencing per F.S.R. Vol. II, procedures for preserving documents, and the importance of maintaining a chronological log of all orders and messages (written and verbal) during active operations using Army Form 2040.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 4 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "List of File Titles — War Diary administrative classification scheme", + "summary": "Boilerplate war diary file classification list covering nine subject categories (Operations, Protection, Intelligence, Training, Organization and Administration, Personnel, Movements and Quarters, Supplies and Maintenance, Stores) with numbered sub-headings. Includes standard war diary jacket notice warning that extraction of appendices, maps, etc. is an offence under the Official Secrets Act.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 5 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)", + "to_units": [ + "OIC 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Appendix to October War Diary 1944 — index of enclosures", + "summary": "Title/cover page for the Calgary Highlanders October 1944 War Diary, listing eleven numbered appendices including Messages, Part II Orders, Brigade Patrol Programme, Task Tables, AFW 3008/9E, Intelligence Summary, Map Traces, Brigade Movement Orders, Daily News Sheets, Maps, and Letters, with distribution copies noted for each.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 6 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "time": "021750A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 021300A — enemy and own troops situation in MERXEM and surrounding area", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1300A on 2 Oct 44. Small pockets of enemy still holding western MERXEM and the main road west from ST ERNHOVEN (8209); enemy evacuated eastern MERXEM. Own troops of 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bde are securing various grid references around MERXEM, BRECHT, EINDHOVEN, and ST ERNHOVEN, with 5 CIB forming a firm base for 6 CIB's attack; CALG HIGHRS occupied EINDHOVEN 8408, FUS MR occupied ST ERNHOVEN 8209, and CAMERONS OF C reported occupation of crossroads 778066 after destroying two 88mm guns.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "10 CDN ARMD REGT", + "3 TASK R" + ], + "source_page": 93 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary numerical table with day/hour counts and totals", + "summary": "Page contains scattered numerical data including day and hour counts (e.g. 13 days, 40 days, 12 hrs), totals (365, 402), and repeated values (1500), associated with 1st Calgary Highlanders. Context is insufficient to determine the precise purpose or subject of the table.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "1st Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 94 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "time": "030930A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SECRET Sitrep as of 022400A", + "summary": "Situation report as of 022400A covering enemy and own troops activity around Antwerp area. Enemy holding Camp de Braeschaet and Sternhoven with infantry, MGs and mortars; infiltration attempt at Brecht beaten off by RHC. Own troops of 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes pushing into Merxem from south and west; Calgary Highlanders in area Eindhoven 8308, ordered to move to area 7905 at 0730hrs to relieve SSR. Addendum notes Calgs forward company in new position at 0750, Merxem clear of enemy, RHLI taking 48 PWs at railway yard NE of Merxem.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R REGT C", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 RRC", + "Essex Scots", + "RHLI", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FUS M R", + "CAM OF C", + "S SASK R", + "8 Recos Regt", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "SSR" + ], + "source_page": 95 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G01", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G01", + "summary": "A minimal page containing only a unit designation (Calgary Highlanders) and a document reference (G01), likely a cover or separator page.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 96 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "time": "031315A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for the day from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade at 1315A on 3 Sep 44, providing conditions from 0700 hrs: SW wind veering NW at 10-15 mph, low cloud at 1200-2000 ft lifting later, visibility 2-6 miles increasing to 6-12 miles but decreasing in rain to 2000-4000 yards, with slight intermittent rain or drizzle at first becoming continuous in some places.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 97 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "time": "031730A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 031300A — enemy dispositions and friendly unit positions in MERXEM/ECKEREN/BRECHT area", + "summary": "Secret situation report as of 031300A covering enemy activity at Eckeren and Fort Merxem, and friendly dispositions of 4 and 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde units. Calgary Highlanders relieved R Sask R, R de Mais at St Ernhoven; RHC at Brecht. 6 Cdn Inf Bde units advancing on Brasschaet with light opposition. Report of possible minefield at 742984–743988.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "R SASK R", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "3 SASK R", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "14CH", + "RCE" + ], + "source_page": 99 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "0-04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment with unit identifier and document reference only.", + "summary": "This page contains only a page or document number (29), unit name (Calg Highs), and a reference code (0-04). No substantive operational or administrative content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 100 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "time": "031300A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 70 — Intelligence Summary to 022400A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering PW information up to 022400A, detailing capture of personnel from 1018 GR 70 Inf Div in the MERXEM area, enemy dispositions on WALCHEREN island, movement of 1018 GR to the mainland, and identifications of elements of 346 Inf Div and 711 Inf Div. Assessment concludes 1018 GR will probably not offer determined resistance, and notes general indications of large-scale enemy withdrawal northward to crossings of the River WAAL.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "1018 GR", + "70 Inf Div", + "711 Sigs Bn", + "711 Inf Div", + "1019 GR", + "70 FUS Bn", + "857 GR", + "346 Inf Div", + "858 GR", + "14 MG Bn", + "Flak Arty School WEST 30" + ], + "source_page": 101 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "4 Sep 44", + "time": "040845A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for period 2100 tonight to 2359 tomorrow", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade issued weather forecast GO 1 covering the period from 2100 that night to 2359 the following day. Conditions forecast included cloudy skies with scattered showers turning temporarily fair overnight, fair morning with showers in the afternoon, northwest to north-northwest winds becoming westerly, and fair to good visibility. Outlook described as a cold showery type followed by a short fine period.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 103 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier page — '5 Calg Highrs'", + "summary": "A near-blank page containing only the unit identifier '5 Calg Highrs', likely a cover or separator sheet for the Calgary Highlanders war diary file.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 104 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": "040900A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 040100A — enemy resistance, prisoner count, and unit positions around Schooten and Brasschaet area", + "summary": "Situation report as of 0100A 4 Oct 44 reporting pockets of enemy resistance being cleaned up, 288 PW taken 022000A–032000A, and an anti-tank ditch west of Schooten heavily wired and mined. 4 Cdn Inf Bde units (Essex Scot, R Regt C) completed mopping up in Merxam and advanced toward Schooten; Calgary Highlanders advanced at 2200 hrs on Fort de Schooten with main body at 769035 by 0020 hrs probing fort defences. 6 Cdn Inf Bde units (8 Sask R, Fus MR, Camerons of C) conducting mopping up and consolidation in Brasschaet area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "8 SASK R", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "10 CDN ARMD REGT" + ], + "source_page": 105 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or label page with unit reference and partial identifier", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief notation: '7 Caly Stephen B 02', likely a file label, cover sheet, or index reference with no substantive military content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 106 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": "041100A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "CalgHighrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast 0900–1500 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade for the period 0900 to 1500 hours: mainly fair with probable occasional showers, cloud 4-8/10 at 2000–3000 ft increasing and lowering in showers, good visibility, wind west-northwest to northwest at 15 mph.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 107 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial signatures or names page", + "summary": "Page contains two apparent names or signatures ('S. Hughes', 'Caly Hughes') and the notation '6 03'. No other content is present; likely a cover or signature page fragment.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 108 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": "041545A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 041200A — enemy withdrawal from Schooten and own troops situation", + "summary": "Situation report to 041200A indicating enemy have been reported withdrawing from Schooten (GR 7499) though a small force remains at Chateau de Schooten (GR 7399) and a white flag was reported at Eeckeren. 4 Cdn Inf Bde units (R Regt C) are moving to take Schooten with one company and two platoons across a tank ditch; Essex Scots have one platoon at Laer (GR 7001) with a patrol reporting some enemy at woods GR 708017. 6 Cdn Inf Bde reports S Sask R at Braeschaet (GR 7404), Cam of C at Camp de Braeschaet (GR 7508), Fus M R moving to Cappellan (GR 6906) last at GR 710065 with no enemy opposition; 8 Cdn Recce Regt patrol found Schooten clear; enemy PW states 200 enemy left Schooten the previous night; 10 Cdn Armd Regt has one squadron each with Essex Scots and Fus M R and one in reserve at St Leonard (GR 8702).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scots", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "S Sask R", + "Cam of C", + "Fus M R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 109 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page header or cover sheet fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "This page contains only a page number (16), a unit name (Calgary Highlanders), and a number (004). It appears to be a cover sheet, divider, or partial header page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 110 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 8", + "date": "6 Sep 44", + "time": "061700A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "G OPS 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "HHC R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Introduction of additional code words (FARNIS, VICTORIA, OSHAWA, AMPTON) with associated grid references", + "summary": "This message from 5 Cdn Inf Bde introduces new code words for tactical locations, each with numbered variants and corresponding grid references. Four code words are defined: FARNIS (3 points), VICTORIA (4 points), OSHAWA (3 points), and AMPTON (3 points). The message also instructs addressees to advise Ptby regarding the unit's Crow Report Centre.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G OPS 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "HHC R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "source_page": 113 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page number / index notation", + "summary": "This page contains only fragmentary text: the number '24', a unit abbreviation 'Calg Hughes', and the number '608'. It appears to be a cover sheet, index entry, or filing notation rather than a substantive document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 114 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 7", + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "time": "061630A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report to 061230A — enemy softening and own troops' movements on divisional front", + "summary": "Sitrep to 061230A reporting approx 200 POW taken, enemy pocket being cleaned out at 7308, and resistance continuing near Camp de Brasschaet and Brecht. Details movements and locations of 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes, armoured and recce units, and notes 5 Cdn Inf Bde moved by MT at 1000 hrs to concentration area south of a tank ditch at 6710 preparing to pass through 4 Cdn Inf Bde advancing northwest. HQ and unit locations for several formations provided.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "Essex Scots", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus M R", + "Cams of C", + "S Sask R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 115 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G07", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document G07", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover sheet or label page referencing Calgary Highlanders document identifier G07, with the number 25 possibly indicating a page or document number.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 116 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — appears to be a partial header or label reading 'Colg Hughes 2'", + "summary": "Page contains only fragmentary text 'Colg Hughes 2', likely a partial label, header, or cover sheet reference with no further content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 119 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page containing only a unit designation reference", + "summary": "Page contains only the text '32 Calg Hei.' which appears to be a partial unit designation or label for the Calgary Highlanders. No substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 121 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3 (SHEET 2)", + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "time": "091300A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Intelligence/operational summary covering activities of multiple units in the 2 Cdn Inf Div area including counter-attack on Calgary Highlanders, Typhoon strike on enemy armour near Bergen-op-Zoom, and redeployment of armoured and infantry units.", + "summary": "Reports enemy armour and artillery concentrated near Bergen-op-Zoom attacked by 24 Typhoons in grid area 6122–6322. Calgary Highlanders at 6319 repelled a night counter-attack with artillery support. Various 2 Cdn Inf Div units report positions and tasks including 4 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, and incoming reinforcements (7 Med Regt RA, 29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt) with ETAs provided.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "18 Cdn Armd C Regt", + "4 SS Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "Sussex Scot", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "1 Task R", + "8 CDN Recce Regt", + "14CH", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "7 Med Regt RA", + "2 AGRA", + "29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt", + "1 Sask R" + ], + "source_page": 122 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier page — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only the text '18 Calg Highrs', which appears to be a unit identifier or file cover/separator page for the 18th Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 123 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "time": "091500A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Counter-intelligence measures against enemy agents passing through lines", + "summary": "Army intelligence has warned that the enemy intend to infiltrate a large number of agents through Allied lines to gather tactical and strategic information. A force of White Brigade and Dutch resistance groups has been organised by the field security officer to control civilian movement between the lines. Units are requested to give every assistance to these controlling forces to prevent the passage of enemy agents.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "White Bde", + "Dutch resistance" + ], + "source_page": 125 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial header or cover sheet fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial notation '2 3' and the unit name 'Calg Hights' (Calgary Highlanders). Insufficient content to determine document type or extract meaningful information.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 126 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 02", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G 02", + "summary": "A minimal page containing only the unit name (Calgary Highlanders) and a document reference (G 02), likely a cover or index sheet for an appendix or enclosure. No further content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 128 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "time": "101400A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No. 79 — Intelligence summary to 092300A, 10 Oct 44", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering the period to 092300A 10 Oct 44. Reports 204 PW through divisional cage in the 24-hour period ending 091830A (2182 total since 29 Sep), with new identifications including personnel from PARA BN FINZEL (part of 2 Para Troop formed near Koblenz, believed under command 6 Para Regt), captured during an enemy counter-attack on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front night 8/9 Oct in the Bergen-op-Zoom / Hoogerheide area. Also reports enemy counter-attacks at 091900A, Belgian Secret Army intelligence on enemy gun positions, enemy tank losses, and new flooding on Walcheren Island east of the canal from Flushing.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "PARA BN FINZEL", + "2 Para Troop", + "6 Para Regt", + "2 Para Regt", + "Belgian Secret Army" + ], + "source_page": 129 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO3", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Reference to Calgary Highlanders document GO3", + "summary": "Page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders (Calg Heights) and document identifier GO3, with page number 13. Insufficient content to determine full document purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 130 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "time": "101300A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "G ops 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "subject": "Introduction of code names TIGER, BEAR, and WOLF for grid-referenced positions", + "summary": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde introduces code names for specific grid-referenced positions: TIGER designates the SL track at Northing 199; BEAR (RHC) covers four numbered positions; WOLF (CALG HIGHRS) covers four numbered positions. The message is classified SECRET and restricted from wireless transmission.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "RHC", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "source_page": 131 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page contains only the initials 'CH' (Calgary Highlanders)", + "summary": "This page contains only the two-letter abbreviation 'CH', likely a unit identifier or cover marking for the Calgary Highlanders. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 132 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "time": "101515A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "17 LAA BTY" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report to 101200A — enemy and own troops dispositions on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front", + "summary": "Sitrep to 101200A reporting strong enemy infantry pockets with support weapons in area 5919 and north of 5 Cdn Inf Bde positions, with heavy mortaring and shelling across 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde areas. Own troops: RHLI ordered to relieve CALG H and RHC in area 6319–6219 (RHC relief by 1400 hrs; CALG HIGHRS relief pending restoration of situation at crossroads 625198); Essex Scots in brigade reserve at Ossendrecht 6215. 6 Cdn Inf Bde elements positioned across area 650160–7508 with 29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt and 8 Cdn Recce Regt in support roles.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "17 LAA Bty", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scots", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "S Sask R", + "Cams of C", + "Fus M R", + "29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "AL R" + ], + "source_page": 133 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page header or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document 605", + "summary": "This page contains only a page number (17), a unit name (Calgary Highlanders), and a reference number (605). It appears to be a cover sheet, index page, or separator page with minimal content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 134 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "time": "110920A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 102400A — enemy and own troops situation", + "summary": "Situation report to 102400A. Enemy attacked Calgary Highlanders' position at 1835 hrs but was driven off by artillery fire; enemy mortars and MGs active; approximately 100 PW and 2 guns taken. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde advancing along main road and railway; RHLI relieved RHC in HOOGERHEIDE area; Calgary Highlanders still in contact with enemy around grid 6219; RHC now concentrated in area 621166; R de Mais and 6 Cdn Inf Bde no change.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "RHLI", + "ESSER SCOT", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 135 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO5", + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "time": "121720A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report to 121200A — enemy activity and unit locations along front", + "summary": "Sitrep to noon 12 Oct 44 reporting fairly quiet front with some mortaring and shelling and local counter-attacks. 4 CIB: RRC counter-attack from NW and NE beaten off, RHLI at 621900, Essex Scot same area, R de Mais three coys at 6216 and one coy at 601175. 6 CIB: Camerons report DUNES area 7014–7015 and MEER PUTSCHE to PUNT HEUVEL clear; 29 Armd Recce Regt patrols heard enemy at 745096 and 758095; aircraft engaged gun position at 598207.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "S3R", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Camerons of Canada", + "FMR", + "29 Armd Recce Regt", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "14CH" + ], + "source_page": 136 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page header or cover sheet notation", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial notation '18 Calg. Hytn.' which appears to be a page or document reference label, possibly a cover sheet or divider page for the Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 137 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or label page for Calgary Highlanders appendix or section", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief handwritten or typed label reading 'j3 Calg Hughes', likely a file cover, divider, or label page for a Calgary Highlanders document section.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 139 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page bearing only unit designation 'Cal Highs' and number '21'", + "summary": "This page contains only the unit identifier 'Cal Highs' (Calgary Highlanders) and the numeral '21', likely a cover or divider sheet for an appendix or section.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 141 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Signature or name inscription only", + "summary": "Page contains only what appears to be a handwritten name or signature: 'J Caleg Hughes'. No other content present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 143 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2 / GO 3", + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "time": "130820A / 130830A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Inter-brigade boundary between 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes (GO 2) and 24-hour weather forecast (GO 3)", + "summary": "GO 2 (SECRET, 130820A) defines the inter-brigade boundary between 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes effective 121300A, running through a series of road junctions and canal points. GO 3 (CONFIDENTIAL, 130830A) provides a 24-hour weather forecast from 0600 hrs: SW winds 8–12 mph, cloudy with rain showers clearing later, cloud base 2000–2500 ft decreasing, visibility 6–12 miles (2–6 in rain).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 144 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 02-3", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G 02-3", + "summary": "A minimal page bearing only the unit name (Calgary Highlanders) and a document reference number (G 02-3), likely a cover or separator sheet.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 145 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "time": "130800A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Regrouping order — artillery and supporting units transferred to support 5 Cdn Inf Bde, with orders for relief of RHLI by R de Mais on success of RHC attack", + "summary": "General Order 1 (Secret) orders immediate regrouping of artillery and supporting units (including 4 and 5 Cdn Fd Regts, 7 Med Regt RCA, 20 Cdn Atk Bty, Tor Scot mortar and MMG companies) from support of 4 Cdn Inf Bde to support of 5 Cdn Inf Bde. On success of the RHC attack, R de Mais reverts to command of 5 Cdn Inf Bde, 33R comes under 5 Cdn Inf Bde, and 5 Cdn Inf Bde assumes responsibility for the Northern sector including relief of RHLI by R de Mais. H-hour for the RHC attack is 130615A hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Med Regt RCA", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "Tor Scot", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "16 Cdn LAA Bty", + "RHLI", + "33R" + ], + "source_page": 146 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO1", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or title page for Calgary Highlanders General Order / document 1", + "summary": "A sparse page bearing only the page number '5', the unit name 'Calg Highrs', and the document identifier 'G01'. Likely a cover or separator sheet for a General Order or appendix document belonging to the Calgary Highlanders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 147 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page number and unit identifier only", + "summary": "This page contains only the page number '43' and the unit designation 'Calg Highs' (Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 149 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": "141330A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 83 — Intelligence summary to 132400A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering the 24-hour period ending 131800A. Reports 25 prisoners of war including elements of AOK 15 Assault Battalion, 1 Parachute Regiment, and other units; notes enemy artillery activity increasing significantly from 130800A with 20 guns observed by air OP firing in sectors around SCHOELIER (MR 6720) and CALMTHOUTSCHE HOEK (MR 6720). Reports enemy deception using British-style helmets and camouflage, aggressive night patrolling including mine-laying and booby-trapping of road signs, and indications of enemy reinforcement toward BERGEN OP ZOOM and ROOSENDAAL to prevent Allied sealing of ZUID BEVELAND.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "AOK 15 Aslt Bn", + "1 Algh Pl 6 Para Regt" + ], + "source_page": 150 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page reference or index notation for Calgary Highlanders document 602", + "summary": "This page contains only minimal identifying information: the number 21, the unit name 'Calg Highrs', and the number 602. It appears to be a cover sheet, file reference page, or pagination marker with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 151 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": "141530A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep up to 141300A — enemy and own troops situation on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front", + "summary": "SECRET sitrep for the period up to 141300A. Enemy activity generally quieter across the Div front following a repulsed attack on S3R Joan, with continued mortaring, shelling, and sniping; two large unexplained explosions (possibly rocket projectiles) reported at grids 706017 and 733033. Own troops: RHC withdrawn to concentration area 6217; Calgary Highlanders ordered to relieve RHC by 1400 hrs; R de Mais companies sealing tracks at 659173 and assisting Essex Scot in clearing operations near 643185; D Coy Camerons of C with White Bde clearing woods 7311/7312; effective 1400 hrs S3R placed under command 4 Cdn Inf Bde and R de Mais reverts to command 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Essex Scot", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "S3R", + "R&C", + "Camerons of C", + "White Bde", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 152 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit identifier and numeric notation only", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial notation '2.5', the unit name 'Calg Highrs', and the number '604'. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 153 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO/7", + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "time": "142130A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Cadn Highrs" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 2100 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for a 24-hour period from 2100 hrs, predicting south to southwest winds of 8–15 mph, partly cloudy at night and cloudy during the day, generally good visibility but moderate locally in the morning, no rain at night but occasional showers during the day.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Cadn Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 154 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G07", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index notation referencing document G07", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief label or cover notation reading 'Cag. G07' with no further text or structured content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 155 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": "150830A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Situation report to 142400A covering enemy activity, unit locations, air support, and artillery actions for 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes", + "summary": "SECRET sitrep covering the period to 142400A. Reports continued enemy probing and local attacks with lighter shelling attributed to air support; 96 POW taken since 132400A. Gives detailed locations for units of 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes including Calgary Highlanders having fully taken over from RRC with company and HQ grid positions. Notes 96 Spitfire and 18 Typhoon sorties flown in support of 2 Cdn Inf Div, and RCA fired Uncle target against 4 tanks and 100 infantry at 658181.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "3 R", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "29 Cdn Armd Reece", + "RCA", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 156 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": "150945A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast and visibility report for the day", + "summary": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade transmitted a weather forecast to subordinate units at 0945A on 15 October 1944. The forecast indicated fair to fine conditions, becoming cloudy tonight, with SW winds at 10-15 mph and good visibility. Message appears incomplete as it ends mid-sentence.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 157 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page reference or index notation", + "summary": "Page appears to contain only a brief notation: '11 Calg Hughes 603', likely a filing or index reference relating to the Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 158 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "15 Sep 44", + "time": "151300A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 151300A — enemy activity and unit positions along brigade front", + "summary": "Situation report covering the period to 151300A. Notes quieter enemy activity along the front. Records positions of R REGT C coys (4 Cdn Inf Bde), RHLI patrol contacts with enemy platoons, 5 CAK R coy positions, R de Mais positions including B coy astride railway and D coy near Sluice Basin, and reports from 6 Cdn Inf Bde including FUS MR and 89 Armd Recce establishing positions, CAMERONS OF C patrol fired upon, and 29 Armd Recce Regt patrol encountering enemy in woods.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "S SK SCOT", + "5 CAK R", + "RHC", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R DE MAIS", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FUS MR", + "89 Armd Recce", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "29 Armd Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 159 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page or section header/index fragment", + "summary": "This page contains only a fragment of text: a page number '16', the unit name 'Calg Highlrs', and the number '605'. It appears to be a cover sheet, index entry, or partial header page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 160 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": "150820A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 84 — Intelligence Summary to 142400A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering the 24-hour period ending 141800A, reporting 95 PW including 1 officer through Div. Identifies new enemy units including 2 Battery 170 Artillery Regiment 70 Inf Div (with gun positions noted), Kampfgruppe BLOCH in area 6617, 17 Bn OHLER (part of K Gp DRIER from 85 Inf Div remnants), and elements of 6 Para Regiment in area 6020. Notes enemy mortar activity north of Camp BRASSCHAART, reduced artillery activity compared to previous day, areas shelled, a single enemy aircraft dropping flares, continued but less aggressive enemy attacks, and reports of enemy patrols wearing British battledress. Tactical reconnaissance suggests possible enemy reinforcement of the BERGEN to BREDA line.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "170 Arty Regt", + "70 Inf Div", + "346 Inf Div", + "K Gp BLOCH", + "17 Bn OHLER", + "K Gp DRIER", + "85 Inf Div", + "6 Para Regt", + "4 Bn 6 Para", + "2 Bn 6 Para" + ], + "source_page": 161 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment — Calgary Highlanders file reference", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief header or label fragment: '10', 'Caly Hughis' (abbreviated Calgary Highlanders), and '601', likely a file or appendix reference number. No substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 162 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders G.O.G.", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number (18), the unit name 'Calg Highs', and the abbreviation 'G.O.G.' (General Order Group or similar). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 164 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": "160930A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 152400A — enemy activity, own troops, and ISUM No 85", + "summary": "Situation report covering the period to 152400A detailing reduced enemy mortaring and shelling across the divisional front, withdrawal of enemy positions SW of Groote Meer, and reinforcement activity north of Lake area. Own troops report RHLI captured all objectives at Woensdrecht with moderate casualties and 68 PWs, while Calgary Highlanders B Coy repulsed two enemy counter-attacks from the NE flank. ISUM No 85 appended, identifying German units in the Brecht area and noting continued light mortar and decreased shelling activity, with enemy movement suggesting reinforcement of Bergen op Zoom.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "21 Cdn Armd Regt", + "81 Sqn", + "857 Gr", + "858 Gr", + "regt Martin" + ], + "source_page": 165 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": "0800A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast covering 24 hours from 2000 hrs, predicting south-south-east winds of 8–12 MPH veering south-west, 8–10/10 low cloud, poor visibility at night improving to moderate then deteriorating in rain, intermittent rain overnight with heavy local rain, and rain or drizzle in the morning with local afternoon showers.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 167 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — unit identifier only", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial notation '5'' and the unit name 'Calg Hghs' (Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 168 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": "160915A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for the day", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde on 16 Sep 44. Wind SW 8-12 mph initially then SSW; weather fair to cloudy with cloud 4-8/10 at 1200-2000 ft, 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 precipitation expected in the morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 169 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or label page for Calgary Highlanders document", + "summary": "This appears to be a cover or label page bearing only the text '6 Caleg Hughes', likely a filing or section label for the Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 170 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "CO-4", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "162200A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for the night of 16/17 October 1944", + "summary": "A SECRET weather forecast message issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 2200A on 16 Oct 44, received 17 Oct 44. Reports SW winds 8-10 mph, cloudy with intermittent rain clearing later, cloud base 2500 ft falling to 1000 ft in rain, visibility 4-8 miles deteriorating to 2-4 miles, outlook unsettled with slight showers.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 171 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — unit identifier only", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial unit identifier 'Calg Hgln' with a reference '2f'. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 172 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "time": "162300A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Security alert — civilian vehicles carrying suspected spies and saboteurs on road Malines–Louvain", + "summary": "Orders units to stop and check a black salon car (licence Z UV 636 5) carrying four civilians believed to be spies, last seen on the Malines–Louvain road proceeding toward Louvain, and a second vehicle (number 375 736) with two civilians believed to be saboteurs thought to be travelling in the same party. The individuals are reported to be armed and shots have been fired.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 173 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "G02", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "170945A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHF", + "R De Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SECRET Sitrep as at 162400A — situation report covering enemy activity, own troops dispositions, artillery, and air support", + "summary": "Situation report as at 162400A reporting enemy counter-attacks and infiltration attempts on the northern front with increased artillery fire; 24-hour PW total 3 officers and 128 ORs. Details dispositions of 4 Cdn Inf Bde (RHLI, Essex Scot, 33R, R de Mais), 5 Cdn Inf Bde (Calg Highrs with two coys R de Mais on West flank northing 165–204, RHC), and 6 Cdn Inf Bde with armoured recce; artillery gun areas and 84 Spitfire sorties noted, plus regrouping orders including 56 SP atk bty under comd 3 Cdn Inf Div.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHF", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "33R", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "RHC", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt", + "ALG Regt", + "Fus MR", + "56 SP Atk Bty", + "3 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 174 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "G 02", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace associated with Calgary Highlanders, document reference G 02", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map (page 15) associated with the Calgary Highlanders, bearing reference 'G 02'. Minimal text content; likely a map overlay or disposition diagram.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 175 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 3", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "1710OA", + "from_unit": "Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 86 — intelligence summary to 162400A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering prisoner of war captures in the WOENSDRECHT area over the 24-hour period ending 161800A, totalling 3 officers and 128 other ranks from elements of 743 GR/719 Inf Div, 757 and 858 GR, and 857 GR. Reports enemy reinforcement of forward positions with heavy weapons from north of the Maas, increasing artillery activity around WOENSDRECHT, and an assessment that the enemy is determined to prevent any advance toward KORTEVEN (6221), with flooding on Zuid Beveland extending eastward and new light flak positions being established facing east.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "1 Para Regt", + "6 Coy 761 GR", + "347 Inf Div", + "Bn LAMBERT", + "743 GR", + "719 Inf Div", + "Bn MARTIN", + "857 GR", + "858 GR", + "757 GR", + "54 Flyer Trg Bn", + "85 Inf Div", + "Para GP WAN DER HEYDTE", + "346 Div", + "6 Para Regt", + "AOK 15" + ], + "source_page": 176 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 03", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G 03", + "summary": "A sparse page bearing only a page number (14), the unit name 'Calg Highs', and a document reference 'G 03'. Likely a cover or separator sheet for an appendix or operational order.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 177 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "171135A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report as of 170500A — Allied front operations", + "summary": "SECRET situation report as of 170500A on 17 Oct 44 covering operations across multiple Allied army groups. Reports include US, British, and Canadian formations: notably 2 Cdn Corps (3 Cdn Div) beating off a 300-strong counter-attack in area 133153, 9 Cdn Inf Bde reaching gen line 150160–123115, 8 Cdn Inf Bde on line 133105–125045, 7 Cdn Inf Bde fwd coy at 005035, 4 Cdn Armd Div completing moves to Antwerp area, and 470 PW captured in past 24 hours. Also covers 6th US Army Group, 12th US Army Group, Second British Army corps operations including 11 Armd Div and CCB canal crossings.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "First French Army", + "2 French Corps", + "6 US Corps", + "36 US Inf Div", + "45 US Inf Div", + "15 US Corps", + "79 US Inf Div", + "Third US Army", + "5 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "9 US Inf Div", + "1 US Inf Div", + "26 US Regt", + "16 US Regt", + "18 US Regt", + "19 US Corps", + "30 US Inf Div", + "116 Regt", + "Second Brit Army", + "8 Corps", + "11 Armd Div", + "3 Div", + "7 US Armd Div", + "CCB", + "30 Corps", + "12 Corps", + "First Cdn Army", + "1 Brit Corps", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "3 Cdn Div", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "1 C Scot R", + "R Wpg R", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "157 Bde", + "52 Brit Div" + ], + "source_page": 178 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders document G04", + "summary": "A fragmentary page containing only a partial reference number (.1.8), the unit name 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), and a document identifier 'G04'. Insufficient content to determine document purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 179 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "170915A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 17 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weather forecast for 17 October 1944: surface wind WSW 50 mph in the morning backing to SW then WSW 20 mph by night; fair to cloudy with light showers in the morning becoming cloudy with continuous light rain in the evening; cloud cover 2/10–6/10 with base at 2000 ft falling to 1000 ft in parts, 7/10–10/10 in the afternoon; visibility 3–6 miles generally.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 180 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary page with unit name and numbers only", + "summary": "Page contains only the number 12, the text 'Calg Heights', and the number 601. Insufficient context to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 181 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": "171500A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 171200A — enemy activity along brigade front", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1200A on 17 Sep 44. Enemy reported quieter along the front with artillery and air support believed to have silenced a number of enemy positions. In 4 Cdn Inf Bde area, approximately 200 enemy still resisting around DOOL STRAAT and STEEN STRAAT (6220), with a night infiltration and 0315 hrs attack on RHLI positions beaten off. 3 SASK R reported enemy around track June (653198) and woods to the east. Calgary Highlanders reported enemy along railway line (5820/5920) very sensitive to movement and patrols. 6 Cdn Inf Bde sector quiet with nothing to report. Air support priority remains 3 Cdn Inf Div first, 2 Cdn Inf Div second.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "3 SASK R", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "84 Tac Air Comd", + "RAF" + ], + "source_page": 182 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "CO-4", + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "time": "181100A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 180500A — 2 Cdn Corps situation report", + "summary": "Situation report as of 180500A covering 2 Cdn Corps. Across 2 Cdn Inf Div there was slight enemy patrol activity with no shelling or mortaring in the previous 12 hours and 13 PWs taken. 5 Cdn Inf Bde reported all quiet with patrols finding nothing to report. 6 Cdn Inf Bde's Camerons of Canada patrol encountered an enemy patrol of 15 men near grid 725129, and enemy penetrated 29 Armd Recce Regt lines at Brecht but were repulsed. 3 Cdn Inf Div continued progress with 8 and 9 Cdn Inf Bde firm in their respective areas around Ijzendijke, and 4 Cdn Armd Div completed concentration NE of Antwerp and passed to command of 1 Brit Corps at 172400A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "3 Sask R", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Camerons of C", + "29 Armd Recce Regt", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "7 Cdn Recce Regt", + "1 Brit Corps" + ], + "source_page": 184 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "time": "180830A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 18 Sep 44 from 0300 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 0830A on 18 Sep 44, addressed to RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. Forecast covers from 0300 hrs: SW to W winds 13-18 mph occasionally 19-24 mph, good visibility generally but poor in showers, cloudy or partly cloudy with occasional showers.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 186 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — partial text only", + "summary": "Page contains only the fragmentary text '6 only heights', which is insufficient to determine document type or content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 187 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "time": "180900A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde SITREP as of 180800A", + "summary": "Situation report for 5 Cdn Inf Bde as of 0800A on 18 Sep 44. Calgary Highlanders' fighting patrols were downgraded to recce patrols and found no changes in enemy positions, with a quiet night and no shelling, mortaring, or counter-attacks. On 4 Bde front, two light counter-attacks against D Coy RHLI and D Coy S Sask R were repulsed, and patrols found no enemy contact suggesting possible withdrawal. On 6 Bde front, a small night counter-attack on 29 Armd Recce Regt at BRECHT was beaten off without difficulty.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHLI", + "S Sask R", + "29 Armd Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 188 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "time": "180830A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Situation Reports (SITREPs) and ISUM No. 87 covering Allied and enemy activity 16-17 Oct 1944", + "summary": "Three intelligence summaries forwarded to brigade units. First SITREP (to 161630A) covers US, British and Canadian Army Group progress including 7 Cdn Inf Bde bridgehead positions and 4 Cdn Armd Div concentrating NE of Antwerp. Second SITREP (to 172400A) reports very reduced enemy activity with small patrols and minor infiltration attempts on 4 Cdn Inf Bde front, NTR for 5 Cdn Inf Bde, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde patrolling with no contacts. ISUM No. 87 (to 172300A) identifies 13 PWs from multiple German units, notes enemy artillery active from south-southeast of Bergen-op-Zoom, and assesses enemy quiet as likely due to regrouping.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "6 US Army Gp", + "7 US Army", + "6 US Corps", + "1 US Army", + "21 Army Gp", + "11 Armd Div", + "3 Brit Inf Div", + "1st Cdn Army", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "1 Brit Corps", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regtc", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "S Sask R", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "AOK 15", + "6 Para Regt", + "346 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 190 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6 / GO-7", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": "162215A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "GO-6: 24-hour weather forecast from 1900 hrs; GO-7 (TOPSEC): two Dutch couriers expected to pass through Allied lines from Breda", + "summary": "GO-6 provides a 24-hour weather forecast beginning 1900 hrs, predicting SW to NW winds 19–31 mph, fair to cloudy conditions becoming overcast with heavy showers, squally weather overnight, and poor visibility in precipitation. GO-7 (Top Secret) advises that two Dutch couriers who left Breda on 29 Sep and 8 Oct respectively (one named Karel) are expected to cross Allied lines, and units are requested to assist them in reaching forward detachments via Eindhoven as soon as possible.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 192 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "190745A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de M", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade issued a confidential weather forecast for the following 24 hours from 0700 hrs, predicting wind squalls from WNW at 19–31 mph becoming westerly, fair to cloudy skies with light to occasionally heavy showers inland in the morning and afternoon, light showers on the coast at night, and visibility of 6–12 miles but reduced to 2000–4000 yards in precipitation.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de M", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 196 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary cover or separator sheet with partial unit name reference", + "summary": "Page contains only fragmentary text: a number '5', what appears to be 'Calg Hughes' (likely Calgary Highlanders), a zero or letter 'o', and '6 O R'. No substantive content extractable.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 197 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "time": "181400A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Enforcement of out-of-bounds order for ANTWERP and other towns and cities", + "summary": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde notifies subordinate units that soldiers are ignoring orders placing towns and cities out of bounds, particularly ANTWERP. Commanders at all levels are directed to enforce the order; organized parties under an officer may visit ANTWERP or other towns for specific purposes as previously authorized.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 198 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — partial page with unit/personnel reference only", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number (24), a reference to 'Colg Hughes', and 'O.C. 47'. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 199 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "time": "191530A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Boundary between 1 Brit Corps and 2 Cdn Corps — effective forthwith", + "summary": "Defines the new boundary line between 1 Brit Corps and 2 Cdn Corps effective immediately, specifying which road junctions and features fall within each corps' zone. Orders troops currently committed east of the boundary to remain in position until relieved by 4 Cdn Armd Div, and directs all other troops and transport to move west of the Capellan road by 191600A. From 200000A, 2 Cdn Inf Div is prohibited from firing east of a specified north-south line along the 67 easting.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "1 Brit Corps", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 200 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "time": "190730A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report as of 182400A — enemy resistance, unit activities, radar contact with enemy armour, and air support flown", + "summary": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports enemy continued determined resistance to any forward movement as of 182400A. RHC made a small eastward expansion to GROOTE MEER losing one tank to a mine; RHLI experienced shelling and mortaring remaining in close contact with enemy at WOENSDRECHT (GR 6120). 49 Brit Inf Div assumed responsibility west of STEENHOVEN (GR 8309), relieving Canadian troops. Radar of 115 MAA detected 20 enemy tanks at GR 76951949 moving at 25 mph; the area was engaged as a Y target with unknown results. 74 Typhoon sorties were flown in 5 missions. A second appended sitrep from 5 CIB at 0730 hrs notes sector quiet with little shelling, no change in enemy FDL locations, and an SSR fighting patrol to area GR 656206 which shot up enemy positions and returned without casualties.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "49 Brit Inf Div", + "RCA", + "115 MAA", + "SSR" + ], + "source_page": 202 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "191515A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 191200A — enemy activity and own patrol report", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1200A on 19 Sep 44. Enemy generally quiet on divisional front with light shelling and mortaring increasing to heavy shelling at 1200 hrs from area 6225 and NE. Patrols from 29 CDN ARMD RECCE REGT engaged enemy in woods at 752098 and 754097 (1000 hrs), taking 8 PW; enemy strength approximately 40 in bunkers on airfield 744103–749104. Own troops patrolled during the night, established contact with flanking units, and reported the front very quiet; S SASK R patrol encountered and eliminated an enemy patrol of two at 656195.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "29 CDN ARMD RECCE REGT", + "S SASK R" + ], + "source_page": 203 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page identifier / cover sheet fragment", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number ('21') and a unit name abbreviation ('Calg Hughes'), suggesting a cover sheet, divider, or label page for the Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 204 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "200815A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for the 24-hour period from 0700 hrs: wind WSW 8-12 mph initially, rising to 19-24 mph; cloudy with slight intermittent rain or drizzle in the morning becoming general in the afternoon; visibility 2000-4000 yards initially improving to 2-8 miles. Message graded CONFIDENTIAL.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 205 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — 'Colg Hughes' only", + "summary": "Page contains only a fragment reading '5.' and 'Colg Hughes', likely a partial signature or addressee line from a larger document. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 206 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "200830A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep as of 192400A and 200800A — enemy shelling, patrol activity, and unit positions", + "summary": "Two-part situation report covering the period up to 192400A and 200800A. The first part reports heavier enemy shelling on RHLI and Essex Scot positions, enemy harassing MG and mortar fire, a V1 impact at 633079, capture of prisoners from the CAIMPTHOUT area, and withdrawal of a Fusiliers Mont-Royal coy and 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) elements to new areas. The second part (as at 200800A) reports a generally quiet night, Calgary Highlanders observed aircraft dropping flares (identified as own planes photographing), and patrols found the enemy in usual positions — sensitive but not aggressive.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "2 Atk Regt", + "Fus MR", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "14 CH", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 207 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier label — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only the abbreviated unit name 'Colg Hyls' (Calgary Highlanders), likely a cover or label page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 208 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "CO-4", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "202130A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 1900 hrs", + "summary": "24-hour weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 2130A on 20 Sep 44. Forecast covers wind, cloud, rain and visibility conditions from 1900 hrs through the following afternoon, predicting southerly winds with squalls, continuous rain overnight, heavy showers in the morning, and poor visibility clearing to 6-12 miles in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 209 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "202200A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 201200A — enemy and own troops activity report", + "summary": "Situation report to 201200A noting little enemy activity on divisional front with decreased shelling and mortaring. Own troops of 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bdes conducted active patrolling during the night; 6 Cdn Inf Bde's FUS MR is concentrated in area 6714 prepared to move with 21 Cdn Armd Regt to occupy area between GROOTE MEER (6717) and STAPPEN VEN (7017). 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) has one squadron supporting 5 Cdn Inf Bde and one squadron under command 4 Cdn Armd Div, with no change in regrouping.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FUS MR", + "21 Cdn Armd Regt", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "14CH", + "4 Cdn Armd Div" + ], + "source_page": 211 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders HQ", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or divider page with unit identifier", + "summary": "A near-blank page bearing only the notation '36' and 'Caly Hq', likely a cover or separator sheet associated with Calgary Highlanders Headquarters.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 212 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "G03", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "202400A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Situation reports covering enemy and own troops on divisional front to 202400A", + "summary": "Two sitrep messages signed by Lyn Falandon Lt. The first covers 6 Cdn Inf Bde regrouping to areas 6419/6517/6318, quiet front, 3 Cdn Inf Div activity, 157 Inf Bde advances, and 32 deserters reporting no food for 5 days. The second reports enemy quiet with some shelling, 4 Cdn Inf Bde positions, two coys R de Mais reverting to command, Camerons of C relieving RRC with specific company positions, and HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde located at 671122. Both messages marked to be sent in cipher if liable to interception.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R de Chaud", + "157 Inf Bde", + "6 HLI", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R de Mais", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "8 Cdn Reco Regt", + "S3R" + ], + "source_page": 214 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Tab or index divider page referencing 'Caly Heights' and numeric identifiers", + "summary": "This appears to be a divider or index tab page associated with 'Caly Heights' (likely Calgary Highlanders positions or operations). It contains only numeric sequences ('5-6-7' and '601-2-3') and a partial unit/location name, suggesting it is a filing separator or section marker rather than a substantive document.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 215 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "211645A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RMC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 211200A — situation report covering enemy activity and own troops dispositions", + "summary": "Situation report to 211200A noting very quiet enemy activity with light shelling and mortaring along the whole front. Two companies of R de Mais have reverted to command from 4 Cdn Inf Bde and are now at grid 601759/17. RHC and Calgary Highlanders report no change; 6 Cdn Inf Bde units released from 4 Cdn Armd Div commitment; artillery engaged SP guns at 677232 with two large fires observed.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R de Mais", + "RHC", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "Fus MR", + "Essex Scot", + "Camerons QF C", + "RH LI", + "SS AKR", + "RGA", + "2 Cdn A/TK Regt", + "1/0 A/TK Bty", + "17 LAA Bty" + ], + "source_page": 216 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": "211010A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast 0700-1900 hrs", + "summary": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade issued a confidential weather forecast for the day. Wind expected SSW 4-7 mph becoming ENE 13-18 mph then NNE; fair weather with scattered showers, cloud 7-10/10 at 2000-2500 ft lowering later; visibility 2000-4000 yards improving to 3-6 miles later.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 218 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit identifier and number only", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number (13), the unit name 'Calg Highrs', and the number 604. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 219 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "212230A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hours from 2100 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for a 24-hour period from 2100 hrs: easterly winds 4-7 mph initially becoming variable NE 8-12 mph in the morning, easing later; fair to fine conditions at night except on the coast where cloudy; fair to cloudy tomorrow with small cloud amounts at night increasing to 4-8/10 threatening cloud with clearances; visibility 2-6 miles initially, reducing to 1000-2000 yards at night locally 500-1000 yards, improving to 2-6 miles tomorrow.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 220 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G07", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page referencing Calgary Highlanders document G07", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover or label page bearing the unit name 'Calg Hughes' and document reference 'G07', with the number 31. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 221 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "222200A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 1900 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for the 24-hour period from 1900 hrs. Forecast covers wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud cover, and precipitation, indicating overcast/foggy conditions at night and morning with slight local rain, visibility ranging from 50–200 yards at night to 2000–4000 yards in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 222 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page bearing only unit name and number", + "summary": "This page contains only the number '9' and the unit name 'CALG HIGRS' (Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 225 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "220900A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as at 212400A — situation report covering enemy activity, own troop dispositions and movements across 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes and attached units", + "summary": "Situation report as at 212400A noting enemy remained quiet along entire front but considerable mortaring and shelling caused by own troop movement in forward areas. Reports relief operations completed (RHC relieved CALG HIGHRS in general area 5829/5919; CAMERONS OF C relieved RHLI; FUS MR relieved ESSEX SCOT) and concentrations of various units. Includes ISUM No 90 intelligence to 212300A noting enemy quiet, medium artillery active on isthmus, mortar activity in several grid squares, and civilian reports of MT movement suggesting concentration near ROSENDAAL.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "FUS MR", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "S SASK R", + "1C8 A/TK Bty", + "17 LAA Bty", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "4 Cdn Armd Bde", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "2 Cdn ATK Regt" + ], + "source_page": 226 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or label bearing unit designation '4 RHC'", + "summary": "Page contains only the text '4 RHc', likely a cover sheet, divider, or label associated with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (4 RHC) or a related document set.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 RHC" + ], + "source_page": 227 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "CO-2", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "23C920A", + "from_unit": "5 Can Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 23 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade to subordinate units. Forecast covers wind (light variable, later NE 8-12 mph), fair weather with 3-5/10 cloud at 3000-5000 ft, visibility 2000-4000 yards improving to 2-4 miles later, with a fair outlook for the night.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Can Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 228 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page header or cover sheet fragment — unit identifier only", + "summary": "This page contains only a page number ('6') and a unit name ('Calg Hghs'), suggesting it is a cover sheet, divider, or partial page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 229 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "230830A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 230600A — patrol activity and enemy contact reports", + "summary": "Situation report covering the night of 22/23 Sep 44. RHC sector saw increased enemy activity including light mortaring and flares; artillery was called down on suspected enemy concentrations at MR 596202 and 582208. Five RHC patrols made contact or heard enemy movement at multiple grid references. R de Mais patrols made contact at 0200 hrs. Calgary Highlanders reported nothing to report.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 230 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "230330A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 230600A", + "summary": "Situation report to 0600A 23 Sep 44 covering RHC front with increased enemy activity including light mortaring and flares; artillery brought down on suspected enemy concentrations at MR 596202 and 582208. Five RHC patrols reported contact with enemy at various grid references. R de Mais patrols made contact at 0200 hrs. Calgary Highlanders reported NTR.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 231 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GG-3", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "230845A", + "from_unit": "5 Can Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for the 24-hour period from 0700 hrs: calm winds initially becoming north-westerly at 5 mph increasing to 10 mph in the afternoon and 5 mph at night; 7-10/10 very low cloud for most of the period; visibility very poor with mist and local fog, improving slightly in the afternoon; slight intermittent rain at most places in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Can Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 235 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page bearing only a unit identifier and page number", + "summary": "This page contains only the text '11' and 'Caly Highs.' — likely a cover or separator sheet with a page number and abbreviated unit name (Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 236 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "231850A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R N C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep as of 222400A — enemy activity, PW count, unit locations and regrouping", + "summary": "Situation report as of 222400A reporting very little enemy activity with some shelling and mortaring in area 6128, enemy sensitivity to patrols, and seven PW taken up to 221800A. Details forward troop locations for multiple units, notes S Sask R to be relieved by 8 Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt, active patrolling by 1C8 Cdn Atk Bty in area 6617, and regrouping of 7 Cdn Med Regt, 8 Cdn Recce Regt, 1C Cdn Armd Regt, and Tor Scot (MG). Reports 6 Cdn Inf Bde HQ at 637163.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R N C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "S Sask R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "1C8 Cdn Atk Bty", + "7 Cdn Med Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "1C Cdn Armd Regt", + "Tor Scot (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 237 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-9", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "242215A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 1900 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for the 24-hour period from 1900 hrs: wind NE 4–7 mph (occasionally 1–3 mph), fair generally with patches of mist or fog in the morning, cloud 4–7/10 at 2000–2500 ft, visibility 2000–4000 yards in most places by night improving in the morning, no precipitation expected.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 239 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "240830A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 232400A — enemy resistance and unit positions", + "summary": "Situation report to 232400A noting continued vigorous enemy resistance to northward advances. Calgary Highlanders' attack to secure road and railway at grids 5820–6020 and thence to coast was not fully successful but they now hold the road and railway at 592204 with one company south of the railway crossing at 598207, and also control the railway and area north of 5720. 6 Cdn Inf Bde attacks were strongly resisted with final objectives not taken; positions of FUS MR, CAMERONS OF C, 1 coy WHITE BDE, and S SASK R are detailed.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "WHITE BDE", + "S SASK R" + ], + "source_page": 241 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover page or separator page for Calgary Highlanders document section 6", + "summary": "A minimal page containing only a section or document number '6' and the unit name 'Calg Highrs.' Appears to be a cover or divider page.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 242 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GG-2", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "240830A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No. 93 — intelligence summary to 232300A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering the 24-hour period ending 232000A, reporting 65 prisoners of war through divisional cage. Identifications include personnel from 1020 Grenadier Regiment 70 Infantry Division at grid references 573203 and 569212, details of anti-tank weapons and company strengths, outpost dispositions, and boundary information between 85 Division and 346 Division. Notes that HQ 85 Division was located at 576256 but may have since withdrawn.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "1020 GR 70 inf div", + "2/1020 GR", + "6 para regt", + "KG STEPHAN", + "85 div", + "346 div" + ], + "source_page": 243 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial or fragmentary text — possibly a label or cover sheet", + "summary": "Page contains only the fragmentary text 'J Colg', which appears to be a partial label, annotation, or cover sheet reference. No substantive content is extractable.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 244 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page bearing only a page number and unit name abbreviation", + "summary": "Page contains only the number '9' and what appears to be an abbreviated or informal reference to 'Calgary Highlanders' ('Caby Hykes'). No substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 246 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders G.O.G.", + "summary": "A sparse page containing only the text '12', 'Calg Hughes', and 'G O G', likely a cover sheet, tab, or index page for a Calgary Highlanders General Order Group or similar document series.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 248 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 8", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "241455A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report to 241200A — enemy and own troops activity on 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde fronts", + "summary": "Sitrep covering activity to 241200A. Enemy shelling slackened after 232400A with general signs of softening on 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde fronts; heavy gun and anti-tank fire opposing Essex Scot advance westward into Zuid Beveland peninsula. 4 Cdn Inf Bde secured start-line road and Essex Scot crossed SL at 1044 hrs but were held up by gunfire at 541200. Calgary Highlanders cleared area north of railway including grids 569203, 569205, 601213, 598206 and were moving to seize crossing at 608215; RHC and R de Mais reported no change.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "FMR", + "Cams of C", + "3 BR", + "Tor Scot (MG)", + "156 Br Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 249 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map trace or sketch showing Calgary Heights area, reference 608", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map page referencing 'Caly Heights' with a number 608, likely a grid reference or map sheet number. Page number 17 visible.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 250 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-10", + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": "342100A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No. 94 — Intelligence summary to 241500A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering the period to 241500A on 24 Oct 44. Reports capture of 10 PW from 8 Coy 1020 GR 70 Inf Div at grid 562202 at 240700A; HQ 1020 GR and possibly HQ 70 Inf Div located in GOES (3329); Lt-Gen Schilm of 85 Inf Div conferred on 16 Oct at 549179; 350 elderly infantry reinforcements arrived GOES by boat from the north. Notes anti-tank guns at 497204 and 633188, artillery HQ at KRUININGEN 4222, enemy resistance deteriorating north of the railway in polder area, limited enemy withdrawal under pressure, and elements of 935 and 936 GR of 245 Inf Div identified to the right.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "8 COY 1020 GR", + "70 INF DIV", + "85 INF DIV", + "245 INF DIV", + "935 GR", + "936 GR" + ], + "source_page": 251 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — possibly a brief log or signal record relating to Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains a reference to 'Calg Heights' (likely Calgary Highlanders), a notation '60-10', and two timed entries at 2040 and 2055, each marked with a symbol resembling a beta or German sharp S. Context insufficient to determine document type or meaning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 252 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "250800A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs on 25 Sep 44. Conditions include light NE wind in morning becoming ENE to ESE 8-12 mph in afternoon, 10/10 very low cloud in morning breaking to 4-8/10 in afternoon and 10/10 at night, fog in morning with visibility 500-1000 yards (200-500 yards locally), mist and poor to moderate visibility in afternoon, and local rain or drizzle during morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 253 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial or fragmentary page containing only the text '8 Coly'", + "summary": "Page contains only the partial notation '8 Coly', likely a filing or copy reference. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 254 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": "250840A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 CIB Sitrep to 250800A", + "summary": "Situation report for 5 CIB to 0800A 25 Oct 44. Calgary Highlanders recce patrol made contact with enemy and one gun; R de Mais recce patrol not out but enemy still in area; RHC to relieve S-R on right flank by approx 1300 hrs. Calgary Highlanders to extend position north during the morning. 4 Bde did not take initial objective with Essex Scot or RHLF; 4 Armd Div met heavy opposition and is regrouping for an attack on WOUWSCHE PLANTAGE (6725) with a subsequent advance on BERGEN OP ZOOM; 49 Brit Inf Div relieving 4 Div as they advance.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "RHC", + "S-R", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLF", + "4 Armd Div", + "49 Brit Inf Div", + "4 Bde" + ], + "source_page": 255 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial place name fragment only", + "summary": "Page contains only the partial text 'Colg Heights.' with no further content. Likely a label, map annotation, or fragment of a larger document.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 256 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3 / GO-4", + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": "250815A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "GO 3 Sitrep to 242400A and GO 4 ISUM No 95 to 242300A", + "summary": "GO 3 is a situation report covering enemy cratering, mining, wiring and booby traps impeding the advance into Zuid Beveland peninsula, with locations of 4 and 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde units including Calgary Highlanders in area 6021/6020 with patrols north along the railroad. GO 4 is ISUM No 95 reporting 152 POWs captured in a 24-hour period, identifying enemy units including 2 Bn 1020 GR and 6 Para Regt, and noting a steady enemy withdrawal with marked contrast between POW types captured along the 5620/5619 line versus paratroopers north of Woensdrecht.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "14 CH", + "FMR", + "Cams of C", + "3 3R", + "2 Bn 1020 GR", + "6 Para Regt", + "1201 MAGEN Bn", + "1 Bn 1020 GR" + ], + "source_page": 257 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": "261525A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 261200A — enemy resisting advance into isthmus", + "summary": "Situation report to 261200A covering 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bde dispositions. Enemy still resisting advance into the isthmus; Calgary Highlanders' attack held up by enemy pillbox at 615225 and by shelling and mortaring, with pillbox being taken out and advance recommencing. Various unit grid positions reported for RHC, RHLI, R de Mais, 6 CIB elements, and Div HQ.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FMR", + "Cams of 8", + "RCA", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 262 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page header or cover sheet fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number ('20') and a partial unit designation ('Calg Hayder', likely an abbreviated reference to Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 263 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Correction amendment to a message or order referencing Bergen op Zoom", + "summary": "This page contains a textual correction to be inserted into a previous document, referencing First Canadian Army operations near Bergen op Zoom and directing reconnaissance on the divisional left flank toward Bergen op Zoom immediately.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "1 Cdn Army" + ], + "source_page": 265 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "601-2", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document 601-2", + "summary": "A brief cover or reference page for the Calgary Highlanders file, numbered 601-2, with the notation '11'. Contains no narrative, orders, or operational content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 267 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "time": "271700A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No. 100 — Intelligence summary to 271200A covering enemy situation on Zuid Beveland canal", + "summary": "ISUM No. 100 covering the period to 271200A reports that enemy offered no resistance to crossings at Wemeldinge locks or advance to east bank of canal at 411254, but halted Allied advance to Hansweert locks 400 yards east of the canal with small arms and light mortar fire. Enemy is likely pivoting on Hansweert and may establish a new defensive line along Schore–Buzelinge–Kapelle–Kattendijke; estimated enemy strength west of the canal in Zuid Beveland is approximately 5,500, with quick disintegration expected under determined attack. PW through divisional cage from 262200A to 271200A totalled 3 officers and 102 ORs; one PW reported all guns of his artillery unit (including ten or twelve 105mm and two 76mm) withdrew across the South Beveland canal at 261900A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 268 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "270800A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 CIB SITREP to 270800A", + "summary": "Situation report from 5 CIB as of 0800A 27 Sep 44. Calgary Highlanders front saw evidence of enemy presence overnight with contacts and tank/mortar activity; Calg Highrs attack to extend locality northwards launched at 0800 hrs with no reports yet. 6 Bde passed through 4 Bde overnight and was approaching the Zuid Beveland Canal; enemy appeared to pull back to the canal line. 156 Bde holds a bridgehead with no change in positions overnight and is pushing out a battalion to the west.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "6 Bde", + "4 Bde", + "S SASK R", + "CAMS of C", + "FUS MR", + "156 Bde" + ], + "source_page": 270 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Situation report on armoured and infantry operations near Bergen op Zoom", + "summary": "Message reports that friendly forces with tanks are supporting 4 Armoured Division still advancing on the right flank with tanks and infantry on Bergen op Zoom, with 49 British Infantry Division relieving 4 Armoured Division as they advance. The message appears to be a brief operational sitrep with instructions to hold until further information.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Armd Div", + "49 Brit Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 271 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — appears to be a cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document number 605", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial reference: the number 12, unit name 'Calg Highrs', and number 605. Likely a cover sheet, tab, or index page with insufficient content to determine document type.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 272 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "603-4", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document 603-4", + "summary": "A brief cover or reference page bearing the unit name 'Calgary Highlanders' and reference number 603-4 with the number 10, likely a file or appendix identifier.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 274 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 8", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "271810A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 271200A — evidence of enemy withdrawal on 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde fronts, Zuid Beveland peninsula", + "summary": "Situation report to 271200A noting evidence of enemy withdrawal on both 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde fronts with only light resistance; main obstacles to westward advance in Zuid Beveland are inundations, road craters and mines. FMR forward elements are at 414237 under SA and mortar fire; CAMS of C have crossed canal at 411307; SSR is on the canal line at 411254 with bridges blown and a 70-ft crater at 443221 being bridged. HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde opens at 433244. A second message (GO 9) begins on the same form substituting mine-sign information for ISUM 101, noting wooden tickets of three colours found in area square 6333.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FMR", + "CAMS of C", + "SSR" + ], + "source_page": 275 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace fragment with notation '3.4 calg Wyts'", + "summary": "A partial trace or sketch map page with minimal text, possibly indicating a Calgary Highlanders position or route near 'Wyts' (likely Wytschaete or similar Belgian/Dutch locality). Insufficient detail to extract further structured data.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 276 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1 / GO 2", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": "280800A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 102 — enemy situation ZUID BEVELAND canal and weather forecast", + "summary": "GO 1 (Secret) is ISUM No 102 correcting an earlier report that troops had crossed WEMELDINGE locks (412308), noting enemy resistance along the west bank of the ZUID BEVELAND canal has intensified since 1200 hrs with considerable shelling after 1500 hrs, and that the enemy is likely making a firm stand on the canal to prevent a crossing, with small enemy pockets east of the canal still being mopped up and no contact south of Bergen op Zoom. GO 2 (Confidential) provides a 24-hour weather forecast from 1900 hrs, predicting NW winds 8–18 mph, 7–10/10 low cloud decreasing, poor visibility in mist improving to good, with intermittent rain, drizzle, and occasional thunderstorms.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 277 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "280800A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 272400A — situation report on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front", + "summary": "SITREP as of 272400A reports all resistance ceased on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front; resistance stiffening on west bank of canal with mortaring, shelling and sniping; 152 PW taken to 1800 hrs. Enemy completely withdrawn on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front; advance to road line 635234–612234 now held by one squadron 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH); brigade concentrated in area 6221. Regrouping details provided including MMG coy, heavy mortar pl, and recce sqn reassignments effective 280500A; locations of Tac HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div and various brigade HQs given.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "14 CH", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "3 Sask R", + "TOR Scot (MG)", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 279 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit identifier and numbers only", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial unit reference ('Calg Heghes'), a number '9', and '60 3'. Insufficient content to determine document type or extract meaningful data.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 280 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": "280830A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde on 28 October 1944. Forecast predicts wind NW 8-12 mph becoming light variable then NW 8-12 mph again, fair to cloudy with intermittent rain or drizzle, cloud cover 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft occasionally 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft in showers, visibility 2000-4000 yards at first improving to 2-6 miles later but poor in precipitation.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 281 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or section divider page for Calgary Highlanders war diary", + "summary": "A brief cover or divider page bearing the unit name 'Calg Hgts', the designation 'G O A', and the number '8'. Likely a section separator or appendix cover sheet with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 282 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "G03", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": "291000A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast to 1400 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde for the period to 1400 hrs: northerly wind 4-6 mph initially becoming north-easterly 8-12 mph, 2-8/10 low cloud, visibility poor at first then moderate to good in the afternoon, with slight showers expected in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 283 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "General Order No. 3 — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover sheet or index reference for General Order No. 3 relating to the Calgary Highlanders. The number 9 may indicate a page or appendix number. Minimal content present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": "298345A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade for the 24-hour period from 2000 hrs. Forecast indicates easterly winds 4–7 mph, low cloud increasing from 0–4/10 to 4–8/10, visibility moderate at first then poor overnight with mist, clearing to moderate in the morning, no precipitation expected.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 285 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "29 Aug 44", + "time": "290800A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Transfer of 4 Pl mortars from 6 Cdn Inf Bde to sp 5 Cdn Inf Bde, and 24-hour weather forecast", + "summary": "GO 1 (Secret): Four-point-two mortars previously in support of 6 Cdn Inf Bde are transferred to support 5 Cdn Inf Bde effective 281700A. GO 2 (Confidential): 24-hour weather forecast from 1900 hrs — westerly winds 4-7 mph becoming light variable overnight then westerly again; fair to cloudy with showers becoming general; cloud 5-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft increasing later; visibility 2-3 miles reducing to 2000-4000 yards overnight.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 287 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "3009930A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "A 24-hour weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde, classified CONFIDENTIAL. Forecast covers the period from 0700 hrs and predicts easterly winds of 4–12 mph, low cloud increasing then clearing, poor visibility with mist and local fog improving to moderate or good, and no precipitation.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO1", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment associated with Calgary Highlanders document", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover or separator sheet bearing the unit name 'Calg Highrs' and a document reference 'GO1'. Minimal content; no substantive information extractable.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 3", + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "time": "310830A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 31 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde for 31 October 1944 from 0700 hrs. Conditions described as northeasterly wind 10 mph increasing to 15 mph in the afternoon, generally overcast with 7-10/10 low cloud, poor visibility, very poor at first with local intermittent rain or drizzle.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "time": "312050A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde issues a confidential 24-hour weather forecast commencing 2000 hrs. Conditions expected include ENE winds 4-7 mph at night shifting to NNW 8-12 mph in the morning, cloudy skies with slight intermittent rain or drizzle in the afternoon, cloud cover 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft, and visibility ranging from 2000-4000 yards deteriorating to 1000-2000 yards in valleys during the morning and improving to 2000-4000 yards in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 294 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Redd10936A", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or routing slip referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "A minimal page bearing a reference number 'Redd10936A', a partial date '26', and the unit name 'Calg Hights' (Calgary Highlanders). Likely a cover sheet, routing slip, or file divider with insufficient content to determine further detail.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 295 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Patrol Programme Night 1/2 Oct 44", + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Bde" + ], + "subject": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Patrol Programme — Night 1/2 Oct 44", + "summary": "Liaison patrol programme for the night of 1/2 October 1944 assigning eight patrols across RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders to maintain contact between units at specified road junctions and bridges on a schedule of 2200–0400 hrs. All patrols to report to Brigade HQ by 0600 hrs; password 'SOLDIER SAM'.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "FMR", + "CAMS of C", + "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade" + ], + "source_page": 296 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover page or file label fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial label or cover sheet notation reading 'cp/ coelg Highrs', likely a file copy stamp or routing label for the Calgary Highlanders war diary.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 297 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "2/3 Oct 44", + "time": "2400-0400", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Patrol Programme Night 2/3 Oct 44", + "summary": "Liaison patrol programme for the night of 2/3 Oct 44 involving RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. Eight liaison patrols are tasked to make mutual contact between units at road junctions and named locations in and around STERNHOVEN and ST LEONARD between 2400 and 0400 hrs. Reports are to reach Brigade HQ by 0600 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 298 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "8/9 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme Night 8/9 Oct 44", + "summary": "Liaison patrol programme for the night of 8/9 October 1944 coordinating contact patrols between R H C, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders at specified crossroads and road junctions. All patrols timed 2400–0200–0400, with routes at COs discretion and password 'LOUSY – WEATHER'. Patrols are supplementary to local unit patrolling and based on assumption that companies will reach their assigned objectives.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHLI", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 299 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "21 D 19", + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Patrol Programme Night 14/15 Oct 44", + "summary": "5 Cdn Inf Bde patrol programme for the night of 14/15 October 1944, listing 12 serials of liaison, standing, and recce patrols tasked to Calgary Highlanders (B, C, D Coys), B Sqn 8 Recce Regt (Assault Tp), and R de Mais (A and C Coys). Patrols are directed to establish contact between units along dykes and railway lines, conduct recce along roads and railways, and maintain liaison at key junctions and crossing points.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highrs", + "R de M", + "R de Mais", + "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 300 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Patrol Programme Night 14/15 Oct 44", + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "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" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme for the night 14/15 Oct 44", + "summary": "Four patrols tasked for the night 14/15 Oct 44 under 5 Cdn Inf Bde: one standing patrol by Calgary Highlanders (D Coy) at approx dyke junction 574183, two standing patrols by R de M (C Coy) at dyke bend 573172 and dyke/track junction 583165, and one recce patrol by R de M (A Coy) patrolling NE along dyke through squares 6017-6117-6118-6119 to limit of BRAAKSCHE WEG. All patrols to report on enemy dispositions, strengths and weapons; reports due by phone at 0600 hrs and in writing by 0700 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de M", + "RHC", + "B Sqn S Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 301 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "14/15 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Report Night 14/15 Oct 44", + "summary": "Results of 12 patrols conducted during the night of 14/15 October 1944. Reports include enemy voices and green flares near dyke at approx 576197–577203, slit trenches along south side of railway, a vacant MG position at 590204, enemy automatic weapons fire near 597206, an MG firing west at 598208, four enemy observed at 602198, and an enemy transport column moving north to south in squares 5518–5619 using dim lights.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R de Mais" + ], + "source_page": 302 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn S Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Patrol results — page 2 of consolidated patrol report, serials 13–16", + "summary": "Page 2 of a patrol results document covering serials 13–16. Serial 13 was unable to function due to a counter-attack in the area; serials 14 and 15 had nothing to report; serial 16 reached approximately grid 615190 before being stopped by enemy automatic fire, with much activity and movement observed and the enemy assessed as very sensitive. Signed by Major G.H. Hess, BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn S Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 303 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Amendment No.1 to Patrol Programme Night 15/16 Oct 44", + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Amendment No.1 to 5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme for Night 15/16 Oct 44", + "summary": "This amendment revises patrol assignments for the night 15/16 Oct 44, reassigning several serials between companies of Calgary Highlanders and R de Mais, cancelling serials 5, 7, and 9, and adding three new reconnaissance patrols (A, B, C) to be conducted by Calgary Highlanders along tracks and a railway in squares 5720, 5820, and 5920.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 304 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme Night 15/16 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol programme issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for the night of 15/16 Oct 44, detailing 12 serials of liaison, standing, and recce patrols assigned to Calgary Highlanders (B, C, D Coys), B Sqn 8 Recce Regt, and R de Mais. Several patrols were cancelled. Tasks include contact patrols along dykes, standing patrols at specified grid locations, and a recce patrol along a railway in square 5720.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "RHC", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 305 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "15/16 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "2 Div", + "4 Bde", + "5 Bde", + "6 Bde" + ], + "subject": "Patrol report for night 15/16 Oct 44 — results of standing and recce patrols", + "summary": "Report covers results of twelve numbered patrol tasks plus four additional patrols (A–D) conducted on the night of 15/16 Oct 44. Several patrols were cancelled; those carried out found enemy fighting patrols north of the railway, heard enemy voices near houses and haystacks, and noted wheeled vehicle movement. Enemy strength in one area was estimated at least five. Two patrols encountered enemy fighting patrols in skirmishes and returned. Signed by Major G.H. Hess, BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "C Coy R de M" + ], + "source_page": 307 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT NIGHT 16/17 Oct 44", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": "171435", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Patrol report for night 16/17 Oct 44 — results of 8 patrols", + "summary": "Eight patrols went out on the night of 16/17 Oct 44. Patrols 1–4 and 7 reported enemy activity including MG fire, flares, and vehicle movement west of crossroads 577206 and along the BRAAKSCHE WEG; patrols 5, 6, and 8 made contact with no tangible results. Enemy were encountered in strength north and west of the railway, with definite movement throughout the area west of crossroads 577206.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 308 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": "171700A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "B SQN 8 RECC" + ], + "subject": "Patrol Programme Night 17/18 Oct — SECRET", + "summary": "Patrol programme for the night of 17/18 October 1944. Serials 1–6 and Serial 8 are unchanged from the previous night (16/17 Oct). Serial 7 directs 'A' Coy R de Mais to send a combined Recce and Liaison Patrol NE along the dyke through squares 6017–6117–6118, then east along Zomerweg and Zoute Weg in squares 6118 and 6219, to contact 'C' Coy R de Mais at approximately grid 622195. Password is 'JAPANESE JITTERS'.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "B SQN 8 RECC", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "source_page": 309 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 06", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment or cover sheet referencing Calgary Highlanders, document identifier G 06", + "summary": "Page contains minimal text: a reference number or document identifier 'G 06', a unit name 'Calg Highrs', and what appears to be a page or item number '2 2'. No further content is discernible.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 310 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "16/17 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme Night 16/17 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol programme for the night of 16/17 October 1944 assigning eight patrols to units of 5 Cdn Inf Bde. Calgary Highlanders (C, D, B, and A Coys) are tasked with four fighting patrols along dykes and railway lines in squares 5919-5920, 5920, 5820, and 5720. Regiment de Maisonneuve (A and B Coys) conduct liaison and recce patrols in squares 5718-5719, 5918-5919, and northeast along dykes. B Sqn 8 Recce conducts a liaison patrol to contact R de Mais in sq 5717.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highrs", + "R de Mais", + "Regiment de Maisonneuve", + "B Sqn 8 Recce", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "RHC", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 311 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Nominal roll or personnel list entry", + "summary": "A single line entry listing a name: Craig Hugh, numbered 21. Appears to be part of a nominal roll or personnel list.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 312 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Serial 39", + "date": "17/18 Oct 44", + "time": "181600", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Recce", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Reports — Night 17/18 Oct 44", + "summary": "Nine patrol serials reported for the night of 17/18 Oct 44. Serials 1–4 were downgraded from fighting to recce patrols; most reached near or short of their objectives with no enemy contact, though serials 2 and 4 observed enemy activity and movement along the railway embankment and road/rail junction. Serial 7 encountered flooded ground on SCHENKEL DIJK. Serial 9, an additional Calgary Highlanders recce patrol, reached grid 604199 and heard enemy to the front with green flares observed from the north.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "B Sqn 8 Recce", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 313 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "time": "2125", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme — Night 18/19 Oct 44", + "summary": "Brigade patrol programme for night 18/19 Oct 44 assigning four patrols (recce or fighting at CO's discretion) to Calgary Highlanders covering the northern sector of their battalion locality, two liaison patrols by R de Mais to contact Calgary Highlanders companies along dykes in squares 5718/5719 and 5918/5919, a recce patrol by R de Mais along Schenkel Dijk to Braaksche Weg (sq 6119), a recce patrol by R de Mais west along dyke in sq 5718, and a liaison patrol by B Sqn 8 Recce to contact R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717. Reports due to brigade HQ by phone at 0600 hrs and in writing by 0700 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highrs", + "R de Mais", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "B Sqn 8 Recce", + "RHC", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 314 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "I 193", + "date": "18/19 Oct 44", + "time": "191807A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de 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" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Report — Night 18/19 Oct 44", + "summary": "Nine patrol serials reported for the night of 18/19 October 1944. Patrols operated along and across the railway embankment in the 586203–591205 area and along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG; most found nothing but one observed possible enemy vehicle movement, another noted lights at 583207 and white flares at 602205, and a white phosphorous bomb landed in D Coy area at 0100 hrs. Two patrols effected contact with NTR; one patrol was halted by a flooded anti-tank ditch.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 316 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "time": "1745A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce", + "G Main 2 Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Patrol Programme night 19/20 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol programme for the night of 19/20 Oct is the same as the previous night (18/19 Oct) except that serial 8 — R de Mais (B Coy) recce to WE3T — is deleted. Password is 'CHURCHILL-ROOSEVELT'. No patrols are to go out before 192100A and all must be in by 200130A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 317 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "GO 3", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "201330A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highr", + "B Sqn 8 Recce" + ], + "subject": "Patrol Programme Night 20/21 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol programme for the night of 20/21 Oct 44. Liaison patrols between R de Mais and Calgary Highlanders companies are to continue as previously arranged. Fighting, Recce Fighting, Listening Post, and Liaison patrols are tasked to various companies at specified times, with password 'AIRCRAFT CARRIER'.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "B Sqn 8 Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 318 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": "231815", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de M", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme — Night 23/24 Oct", + "summary": "Brigade patrol programme for the night of 23/24 October 1944, assigning seven standing, liaison, and recce patrols to RHC, R de M, and Calgary Highlanders (C Coy). Patrols are tasked to establish positions at dykes and junctions and to maintain liaison contacts at specified grid references along dykes, roads, and railway crossings. The Calgary Highlanders (C Coy, Serial 7) are to conduct a recce patrol along the highway and railway in square 6021 to the limit of rd and rly crossing 609218.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de M", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "CH", + "CAMS", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 319 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Log960", + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "time": "291830A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme Night 24/25 Oct", + "summary": "Brigade patrol programme for the night of 24/25 October, assigning six patrols to RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. Tasks include liaison contacts between units at specified track/road junctions and reconnaissance patrols forward in grid squares 6222 and 6122 up to northing 23. Reports to HQ due by phone at 0600 hrs and in writing by 0700 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 320 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Tactical diagram showing unit positions and boundaries for 24 Oct 44", + "summary": "A sketch or trace diagram dated 24 Oct 44 showing the positions and inter-unit/inter-brigade boundaries for units including Calgary Highlanders (CH), Régiment de Maisonneuve (R deM), and Royal Highland Cadets (RHC), with numerical annotations (61, 64, 23, 21) likely indicating grid or boundary reference points.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Régiment de Maisonneuve", + "RHC" + ], + "source_page": 321 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": "241200A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Patrol report for night 23/24 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol report for the night of 23/24 Oct 44. Serials 1–4 completed with nothing to report; Serial 5 was not completed due to enemy encountered in small groups of 3 or 4 at grid 601199; Serial 6 made contact with nothing to report; Serial 7 was cancelled as objectives were not reached.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 322 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "24/25 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "Patrol Report for night 24/25 October 1944", + "summary": "Patrol report for the night of 24/25 Oct 44 covering six serials. Calgary Highlanders patrols (serials 1 and 5) failed to make contact due to flooding at the junction point; three R de Mais patrols (serial 6) departed crossing 609218, reporting enemy positions along a dyke and railway junction at 611223, an SP gun on the highway northward, and vehicle/troop movement and noise in the area, though none drew enemy fire. RHC conducted a reconnaissance patrol 400 yards north of their FDLs twice during the night with no contact.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 323 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Patrol Programme — Night 25/26 Oct 44", + "summary": "Patrol programme issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for the night of 25/26 Oct 44, assigning seven patrols across RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. Tasks include liaison patrols to confirm contact with adjacent units and recce patrols to the north in grid squares 6321, 6222, 6223, and 6123, with reports due by phone at 0600 hrs and in writing by 0700 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 324 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main", + "RA 1 BRIT Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div", + "68 Med Regt RA", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) Task Table — notes, authority, and distribution list", + "summary": "This is the concluding page (page 4) of a DF and DF(SOS) Task Table issued by HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div. It cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables, instructs regiments to be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear, and directs that authority and rates of fire follow RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. A distribution list specifies copy numbers to each recipient unit.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "1 BRIT Corps", + "49 Inf Div", + "68 Med Regt RA", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)" + ], + "source_page": 326 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": "1030", + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div (NORA / RCA)", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "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", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) task table — cancels all previous tables, listing five fire tasks with map references, heights, azimuths and unit assignments.", + "summary": "This is a partial DF/SOS artillery task table (tasks 174, 180–183) issued under authority of RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. It cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables and directs regiments to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. Task DF(SOS) 174 is specifically assigned to 6 Fd Regt.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Brit Corps", + "RA 49 Brit Div", + "68 Med Regt RA", + "79 Med Regt RA", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)" + ], + "source_page": 328 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "Tank Table No. 35 Amendment No. 1", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": "061415", + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Can Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "25 Fd Rgt", + "14th Fd Rgt", + "Nfd Fd Rgt", + "Can Inf Div", + "Can Ant Bde" + ], + "subject": "Amendment No. 1 to RCA 2 Can Inf Div DF Task Table No. 35 — cancellation of certain DF tasks and addition of new DF tasks with grid references and arc/seconds data.", + "summary": "This amendment cancels a series of existing DF and DF(409) tasks (DF 101 through DF 183 and others) from Tank Table No. 35. It then adds a new series of DF tasks (DF 705, DF 204, DF 155, FF 106, DF(401) 121, DF 122–125, DF 130, DF 101, and others) with associated grid references, No (a) values, and arc/second (Asi) data. Signed by Bartley, Commander 2 Can Bde, and distributed to multiple field regiments.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Can Inf Div", + "25 Fd Rgt", + "14th Fd Rgt", + "Nfd Fd Rgt", + "Can Inf Div", + "Can Ant Bde", + "5 Bnd Rgt" + ], + "source_page": 329 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Med Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main", + "115 HAA Regt", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) artillery task table — all previous DF and DF(SOS) tasks cancelled and replaced by this table.", + "summary": "This document lists a series of DF and DF(SOS) artillery defensive fire tasks (numbered DF 1056 through DF 2080) with associated grid references, unit assignments, and bearing/range data. All previous DF and DF(SOS) tasks are cancelled by this order. Regiments are to be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear, with authority and rates of fire governed by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Med Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "115 HAA Regt", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Fd" + ], + "source_page": 331 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 47 Amendment No 1", + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Amendment No 1 to DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 47 — cancellations, reclassifications, map reference correction, and new fire tasks", + "summary": "This amendment to DF/DF(SOS) Task Table No 47 cancels DF(SOS) 90, reclassifies several existing tasks between DF and DF(SOS) with amended unit allocations, corrects the map reference for DF 1082, and adds four new fire tasks (DF 25, DF(SOS) 39, DF 79, DF(SOS) 1030) with grid references, heights, axes, and unit assignments. Units involved include 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Fd Regts, 1 HAA Regt, 115 HAA Regt, and 7 Cdn Med Regt.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "1 HAA Regt", + "115 HAA Regt", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Med Regt", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 332 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "Fil. No. 5B6/1-0", + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": "1015", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Distribution routing slip for internal HQ circulation", + "summary": "A distribution/routing slip from HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade dated 14 October 1944 at 1015 hours, listing internal addressees for document circulation including BHQ, B/M, IO, and other staff positions. Distribution number 8219.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 334 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "BLRA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "59 AGRA", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps", + "8 Cdn Recce (14CH)", + "1 HAA Regt RA", + "11S HAA Regt RA" + ], + "subject": "Artillery fire order — all guns that can bear will engage specified targets", + "summary": "This is page 2 of an artillery fire order or DF task table issued by BLRA 2 Cdn Inf Div, signed by Major L. Monzon. It instructs that all guns which can bear will engage the targets listed (on a preceding page), and includes a distribution list covering field regiments, infantry brigades, AGRA, corps and divisional HQs, and HAA regiments.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "59 AGRA", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps", + "8 Cdn Recce", + "14 Cdn Hussars", + "1 HAA Regt RA", + "11S HAA Regt RA", + "BLRA 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 336 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "59 AGRA", + "A Flt 660 Sqn Air OP", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps", + "CRA" + ], + "subject": "Fire Plan in support of Calgary Highlanders, 23 Oct 44", + "summary": "Artillery fire plan issued by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div in support of the Calgary Highlanders, detailing allotment and control of supporting artillery units (5 Cdn Fd Regt in direct support, 7 Cdn Med Regt in support, 4 and 6 Cdn Fd Regt on call), liaison representative arrangements, reference to fire plan traces and task tables in Appendices A, B and C, and H-Hour notification (not before 1200 hrs 23 Oct 44). Signed by Maj K Monzon, BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Med Regt", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "A Flt 660 Sqn Air OP", + "59 AGRA", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Corps", + "CRA" + ], + "source_page": 339 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "APPX A", + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "3A CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Barrage Trace — RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Fire Plan, issued with Fire Plan to Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Artillery barrage timing table for four barrage groups (REAR, PLUM, GUN ME, FIG) on Map Sheet 23 NE (1/25000). Each group has multiple barrage lines (A–W) with H-hour relative timings and slow/very slow rates of fire from 4 and 5 Cdn Fd Regts. The FIG barrage is to be fired only when called for, with H-hour notified by CRA's representative. Ammunition is D.A. with one battery superimposed 150 yds and one battery superimposed 300 yds throughout.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 340 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Appx C", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fire Plan Programme — RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Fire Plan H Sp Calg Highrs", + "summary": "A map trace or diagram accompanying the RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Fire Plan in support of the Calgary Highlanders. References maps Sheet 23 NR and SE at 1/25000 scale. Contains a grid diagram with numerical annotations indicating fire task or target locations.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 341 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "Appx \"B\"", + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Time Programme and Concentrations on Call issued with Fire Plan in support of Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Artillery fire plan appendix detailing a timed programme of ML tasks assigned to 4 Fd, 5 Fd, 6 Fd, and 7 Med batteries from H-20 to H+82, with ammunition types and rates. Includes map references, heights, and axes for ML/LL tasks numbered 233–246.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Fd", + "5 Fd", + "6 Fd", + "7 Med" + ], + "source_page": 342 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF & DF(SOS) Task Table No 5", + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "118 HAA Regt", + "59 AGRA", + "4 CIB (Arty Rep)", + "5 CIB (Arty Rep)", + "6 CIB (Arty Rep)", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 4 Cdn Armd Div", + "ROA 2 Cdn Corps", + "War Diary" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 5 — supersedes all previous task tables; assigns defensive fire tasks to artillery units, with tasks marked 'x' to be engaged by LEDS only.", + "summary": "This table, dated 24 Oct 44 and issued by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div, cancels all previous DF task tables and assigns 22 defensive fire (including SOS) tasks across a range of map references. Specific tasks are designated for One Bty 4 Fd, One Bty 7 Med, One Bty 4 Fd (combined), and 2 Btys 5 Fd. Tasks marked with 'x' are to be engaged by LEDS only.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "118 HAA Regt", + "59 AGRA", + "4 CIB", + "5 CIB", + "6 CIB", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 4 Cdn Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "4 Fd", + "7 Med", + "5 Fd" + ], + "source_page": 343 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "1st Calg Highrs CA(O)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — week ending 28 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for 1st Calgary Highlanders showing establishment strength of 38 against actual strength of 31, with 7 deficiencies. Records officers joined and quitted during the week, a nominal roll of 31 officers on strength, and two officers attached in excess of establishment. Dispatched 27 Oct 44 through 5 Cdn Infy Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RCAMC", + "RC Signals", + "3 Cdn A/B Wksh", + "3 Ens Ins Div", + "5 Cdn Infy Bde", + "RCIC" + ], + "source_page": 344 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — blank form", + "summary": "A blank Field Return of Officers form (Parts A, B, and C) with no unit name, date, or officer particulars filled in. A note in red handwriting reads '5- page'. The reverse side shows a mirrored partial view of a similar form.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 345 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)", + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — week ending 6 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders (5 Cdn Inf Bde) for the week ending 6 Oct 44. Part A shows total strength of 28 officers against an establishment of 29, with 1 reinforcement required. Part B records three lieutenants joined (Clement, Medhurst, Pfriemer) and two lieutenants quitted wounded (Craddock and Daney). Part D provides a nominal roll of 38 officers present with the unit, including attachments.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.C.A.P.C.", + "R.C.C.S.", + "S Als", + "S Aux Ser", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 346 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "AFW 3008", + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 6 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly officer strength return for the week ending 6 Oct 44, showing total strength of 38 officers counting against WE less 1st Rfts, with 1 surplus Captain and 1 deficiency of 2nd Lieutenant. Three officers joined on 30 Sep 44 and three officers quitted during the week (one killed in action, two wounded). The unit is serving with 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Can Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 347 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "5 Cdn. Inf. Bde." + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — week ending 14 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 14 Oct 44. The unit is short 10 officers against War Establishment (WE 35, strength 23). Ten officers quitted during the week, including one killed in action (Lt. J.A. Anderson), one died of wounds (Lt. P.M. LaFleur), and eight wounded; no officers joined during the week. A nominal roll of 28 officers currently on strength is included, along with two officers particularly requested for return (Major J. Campbell and Capt. E.L. Teagle, both on K-3 list).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn. Inf. Bde.", + "R.C.A.M.C.", + "R.C.C.S.", + "5 Aux Services" + ], + "source_page": 348 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3000E", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks — Parts A, B, C and D (strength, surplus, reinforcements required, trades and duties)", + "summary": "This is a blank, unfilled Army Form W.3000E — the standard British Field Return of Other Ranks for Foot Guards, Infantry and related corps. All four parts (strength against war establishment, attached personnel in excess of WE, description of ranks whose return is requested, and detail of specialists/tradesmen surplus or required) are present as printed templates but contain no entered data. No unit, date, serial number, or figures have been recorded.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 349 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "A.F.W.3008", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "1 Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 21 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for 1 Calgary Highlanders, week ending 21 Oct 44. Total strength counting against WE is 34 against an establishment of 38, with 1 surplus and 4 reinforcements required. Six officers joined during the week from No. 4 Canadian Base Reinforcement Depot and one officer (Major T.H. Baker) quitted sick. Four majors (Campbell, Baker, McKenzie, Kearns) are requested to be returned to the unit.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "1 Calgary Highlanders", + "R.C.A.P.C", + "R.C.A.M.C", + "R.C.C.S", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Bde", + "5 Sunkin" + ], + "source_page": 350 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks — Army Form W.3009E for week ending 6 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of other ranks for the Calgary Highlanders (serving with 5 Cdn Inf Bde) for the week ending 6 Oct 44. Total war establishment (less 1st Rfts) is 817 other ranks; actual strength counting against WE is 735, giving a surplus of 24 and a reinforcement deficit of 106. Part D details surpluses and deficits by trade and specialist category.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Sco Sugs", + "5 Auc Sel", + "5 Educ Sel" + ], + "source_page": 351 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3009E", + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks for week ending 19 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly other-ranks strength return (Army Form W.3009E) for The Calgary Highlanders, 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade, for the week ending 19 Oct 44 (despatched 13 Oct 44). Part A shows a war-establishment strength of 817 against an actual strength of 765, with a surplus of 4 and a deficit of 56. Part B lists attached personnel from 5th Battalion, Canadian Cpls, K Sugs, and 5 Bde. Part D details surpluses and reinforcement requirements by trade category.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 352 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3000E", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calg Highrs", + "to_units": [ + "G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks for week ending 21 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly strength return for The Calgary Highlanders (5 Cdn Inf Bde) for week ending 21 Oct 44, showing total strength of 809 other ranks against a war establishment of 817, with 32 surplus and 40 reinforcements required (deficit mainly in Privates). Part B lists attached personnel from 5 Bde, 5 Amor Bn, and Conn. Bn. Part D details trade/specialist breakdowns of surplus and reinforcement requirements.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Bde", + "5 Amor Bn", + "Conn. Bn." + ], + "source_page": 353 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Strength or casualty return (partially visible heading 'RETURN OF...' with sections Part A and Part D)", + "summary": "A form-based return document with multiple lettered sections (Part A, Part D visible) containing handwritten numerical figures throughout. The document is viewed upside down or mirrored, rendering most printed text illegible. The numerical entries suggest a strength, casualty, or administrative return of some kind.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 354 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3009E", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "1 Calg. Highrs", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks for week ending 28 Oct 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return (Army Form W.3009E) for 1 Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 28 Oct 44. Part A shows a War Establishment strength of 817 other ranks against an actual strength of 696, with a surplus of 23 and a deficiency of 144. Part D details surpluses and reinforcement requirements by trade and specialist category.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "1 Calg. Highrs", + "5 Bde", + "5 Armd. Bde", + "Edm. Fuse" + ], + "source_page": 355 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks", + "summary": "A field return of other ranks recording reinforcement strengths. Part A shows a figure of 5 reinforcements received today, with various handwritten tallies including totals such as 619, 650, 625, 639, 563, and 644. Parts B, C, and D address detached personnel, exclusions, and details of supply or reinforcement requirements respectively.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 356 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Battery Intelligence Summary", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O. Staff, 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "H.Q. R.C.A.", + "4 Fd", + "5 Fd", + "6 Fd", + "1 Hy A.A.", + "118 Hy A.A.", + "CRO 2 Cdn Corps", + "R.C.A. 2 Corps", + "4 C.I.R.", + "5 C.I.R.", + "6 C.I.R.", + "CRO 3 Div", + "CRO 4 Div", + "RA 49 Div", + "8 Recce", + "29 Recce" + ], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Summary — enemy shelling activity 20 Oct 44 and Amendment No 1 to H.B. List No 6", + "summary": "Reports a definite decrease in enemy shelling during this period, with only 32 shells received in two brief periods of activity (1600–1630 hrs and 1930–2030 hrs), targeting areas around HONDSRIND, HOOGERHEIDE and nearby grid squares. Six retaliatory bombards were carried out on identified enemy positions. An amendment adds two unfired hostile battery entries (5417 OT and 5417 OU) to H.B. List No 6.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "H.Q. R.C.A.", + "4 Fd", + "5 Fd", + "6 Fd", + "1 Hy A.A.", + "118 Hy A.A.", + "CRO 2 Cdn Corps", + "R.C.A. 2 Corps", + "4 C.I.R.", + "5 C.I.R.", + "6 C.I.R.", + "CRO 3 Div", + "CRO 4 Div", + "RA 49 Div", + "8 Recce", + "29 Recce" + ], + "source_page": 357 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "568B", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page or document reference marker only", + "summary": "This page contains only the reference marker '568B' with no other content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 358 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Summary / Amendment No 1 to T.M.I. No 14", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O. Staff, 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "W.O. R.C.A.", + "4 Fd. Regt.", + "5 Fd. Regt.", + "6 Fd. Regt.", + "1 Hy A.A.", + "119 Hy A.A.", + "ASSU", + "4 C.I.R.", + "5 C.I.B.", + "6 C.I.B.", + "8 Recce", + "29 Recce", + "CMO 3 Cdn Div", + "CMO 4 Cdn Div", + "W.O. RCA 2 Corps", + "TRO 2 Corps" + ], + "subject": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Summary — enemy mortar activity and Amendment No 1 to T.M.I. No 14", + "summary": "Very little enemy mortar activity was reported during this period with only 7 Moreps received; areas mortared included west of Groot Meer, Hoogerheide, Meiduinen, and Nederheide. MOR 2289 was bombarded in retaliation at scale 2 on 192325A. Amendment No 1 to T.M.I. No 14 lists updated mortar position data for mortars 2288–2291.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn C.M.O. Staff", + "4 Fd. Regt.", + "5 Fd. Regt.", + "6 Fd. Regt.", + "1 Hy A.A.", + "119 Hy A.A.", + "4 C.I.R.", + "5 C.I.B.", + "6 C.I.B.", + "8 Recce", + "29 Recce", + "CMO 3 Cdn Div", + "CMO 4 Cdn Div", + "W.O. RCA 2 Corps", + "TRO 2 Corps", + "S.S.R", + "ASSU" + ], + "source_page": 359 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report / Amendment No 2 to F.M.L. No 14", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": "211600A", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O. Staff, 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 211600A, with Amendment No 2 to F.M.L. No 14", + "summary": "Reports increased enemy mortar activity for the 24-hour period ending 211600A, identifying three new hostile mortar locations (MOR 2269, 2293, and a mortar in the Huijbergen sector) and four retaliatory bombards carried out by field and heavy AA regiments. Amendment No 2 to F.M.L. No 14 adds mortar positions 2292, 2293, and 2295 with their map references, heights, types, and reporting sources.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O. Staff", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Fd Regt", + "1 Br Hy AA", + "6 Fd Regt", + "5 Fd", + "SSR" + ], + "source_page": 360 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report / Amendment No 2 to H.P. List No 6", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": "211600A", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.W.O. Staff, 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 211600A, and Amendment No 2 to H.P. List No 6", + "summary": "Reports slightly increased enemy HP (Hostile Position) activity during the 24-hour period ending 211600A, with 7 Shelreps received and several new HP locations identified by shelplot and Air OP. Five retaliatory bombards were carried out by 5 Fd Regt against enemy batteries, and six HPs were included in the HP task table for the night of 20–21 Oct 44. An amendment adds HP 6121 QV at grid 61452184 to HP List No 6.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Fd Regt", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 362 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report", + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S., 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 221600h", + "summary": "Only a small amount of enemy mortar activity was reported during the period; ten MOReps were received. Areas mortared included grid squares 6618, 6518, 6418, and 6219. MOR 2273 was bombarded at Scale 1, and Amendment No 3 to Enemy Mortar List No 14 was issued adding three new mortar positions with their grid references.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "G Int 2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "source_page": 363 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": null, + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "time": "230910", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S. / HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 221800A", + "summary": "Reports generally quiet enemy activity with 12 shelrens received during the period. Three bombard retaliations were carried out against Harassing Programme targets at grid squares 6624 QW, 6520 QY, and 6122 QY, with a fourth engagement at 6222 QY. Amendment No 3 to H.P. List No 8 is promulgated, adding one fixed and three unfixed hostile positions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Yd", + "4 Pd", + "118 HAA" + ], + "source_page": 364 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "time": "1005", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Distribution cover sheet / routing slip for HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde document", + "summary": "A routing/distribution slip from HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde dated 22 Oct 1944, File No. X B6/1-0, Distribution CC 1 B. The form records which staff officers (Brig, B/M, IO, etc.) are to receive or have passed the attached document, with check marks against B/M and IO.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 365 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": null, + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S., 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report and Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for period ended 231600A", + "summary": "Two intelligence reports from 2 Canadian Counter Mortar Officer Staff covering enemy artillery and mortar activity for the 24-hour period ended 231600A. Enemy shelling (32 shells) and mortaring (27 mortars) were slightly increased compared to previous period, concentrated 231000–231130A, targeting areas including NEDERHEIDE, WOENSDRECHT, HOOGERHEIDE and nearby squares. Retaliation bombardments were carried out against 11 weapon positions, and mortars were engaged on three occasions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA" + ], + "source_page": 366 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Back/reverse side of a document with distribution table, stamps, and label for 5th Inf Bde", + "summary": "This page is the reverse side of a document, showing bleed-through text in mirror image. Visible elements include an HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde stamp, a CMHQ reference stamp (40/P & S/53 (4028)), a '5th Inf Bde' label, and a partially legible distribution table listing staff positions (BRIG, B/M, SC, LO, TO, SL, ST, RCSC, SIGS, D/FL, P/Y, CCM, Ord SC, FILE). No substantive operational content is recoverable from this side.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "CMHQ" + ], + "source_page": 367 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div (CWO)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 241600A", + "summary": "Reports continued enemy mortar activity during the period, with 4 mortar reports received and areas mortared in squares 612O and 6220. No retaliation was possible due to insufficient information, though 6th Field Regiment engaged a mortar target at MR 632235. Adds three new mortars (MOR 2297, 2298, 2299) as Amendment No 4 to FMT No 14.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "6 Fd Regt", + "4 Fd Regt", + "5 Fd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 369 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": null, + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S., 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report for 24 hour period ended 241600A", + "summary": "Report covering enemy artillery activity for the 24-hour period ending 241600A, during which 13 Shelrens were received and areas 5820, 6120, and 5620 were shelled, primarily from the neck of the BEVELAND Isthmus and south-east of BERGEN OP ZOOM. Retaliation was not possible due to insufficient information and proximity of targets to own FDLs; H.P. List No 7 was issued, and three 155mm guns were noted firing from the BEVELAND Isthmus neck.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA" + ], + "source_page": 370 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "CMHQ 40:1 / 40/P & S/52 (4024)", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Sy. Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Official 'On His Majesty's Service' envelope or cover sheet with CMHQ form reference.", + "summary": "This page is an official OHMS envelope or cover label bearing a CMHQ form reference (40/P & S/52) and a reference to 2 Canadian Survey Brigade. It contains instructions for sealing and opening the envelope. No operational content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Sy. Bde" + ], + "source_page": 371 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "Hostile Battery List No. 8 / Counter Mortar Intelligence Report", + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": "1800", + "from_unit": "GMO 2 Cdn Inf Div (J.K. Smale, Capt PCA)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Hostile Battery List No. 8 (cancelling all previous lists) and Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for period ended 251600A", + "summary": "Hostile Battery List No. 8 tabulates one fixed and six unfixed enemy batteries with map references, calibres, and accuracy ratings, all identified from PW reports dated 25 Oct 44. The accompanying Counter Mortar Intelligence Report notes virtually no enemy mortar activity during the 24-hour period, records 8 mortar reports, lists areas mortared (squares 6121, 6220, 6120), and reports a scale-3 retaliation bombardment of MOR 2300 by 7 Medium at MR 535232. Enemy Mortar List No. 14 is to be destroyed as secret waste.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 372 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "26 Oct 44", + "time": "0912", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Distribution / routing envelope or cover sheet for 5 CIB file 5B6/1-D", + "summary": "A routing or distribution envelope cover sheet from HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde, dated 26 Oct 1944 at 0912 hours, referencing file number 5B6/1-D. Contains a distribution acknowledgement table listing various staff officers and branches within 5 CIB, with checkmarks against D/M, OO, and IO entries.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 373 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report for 24 hr period ended 251600A", + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": "1600", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S., 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "HQ RCA 2 Corps", + "CRO 2 Corps", + "C Int 2 Corps", + "HQ RCA 2 Div", + "G Ops 2 Div", + "C Int 2 Div", + "4 Fd Regt", + "5 Fd Regt", + "6 Fd Regt", + "4 C.T.R.", + "5 C.T.R.", + "6 C.T.R.", + "APIS 2 Div", + "ASSU 2 Div", + "7 Med Regt", + "9 AGRA", + "HQ RA 49 Div", + "HQ RCA 4 Armd", + "HQ RCA 3 Div", + "CMO 4 Armd", + "CMO 3 Div", + "115HAA", + "8 Recce" + ], + "subject": "Counter Battery Intelligence Report for 24-hour period ended 251600A Oct 44", + "summary": "Enemy artillery activity decreased during the period, with only 3 shellreps received covering squares 5920, 6321, and 6221. One new hostile battery was reported by 3 Recce at WR 629236 and immediately bombarded; seven further new hostile batteries were obtained from a captured map. Nine bombard retaliations were carried out against hostile batteries by various artillery units including Med Regt, 9 AGRA, and 115HAA. H.B. List No 8 was issued concurrently.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "HQ RCA 2 Corps", + "CRO 2 Corps", + "C Int 2 Corps", + "HQ RCA 2 Div", + "G Ops 2 Div", + "C Int 2 Div", + "4 Fd Regt", + "5 Fd Regt", + "6 Fd Regt", + "4 C.T.R.", + "5 C.T.R.", + "6 C.T.R.", + "APIS 2 Div", + "ASSU 2 Div", + "7 Med Regt", + "9 AGRA", + "HQ RA 49 Div", + "HQ RCA 4 Armd", + "HQ RCA 3 Div", + "CMO 4 Armd", + "CMO 3 Div", + "115HAA", + "8 Recce", + "3 Recce" + ], + "source_page": 374 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "4125/1-6", + "date": "26 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Brigade headquarters file cover or routing slip", + "summary": "A file cover or administrative routing slip from HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade, dated 26 October 1944, bearing file number 4125/1-6. Contains minimal content beyond the unit designation and file reference.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade" + ], + "source_page": 375 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report / Enemy Mortar List No 15", + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": "1700", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn C.M.O.S., 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Counter Mortar Intelligence Report for 24-hr period ended 291600A, and Enemy Mortar List No 15 dated 28 Oct 44", + "summary": "Enemy mortar activity increased during the period, with mortars heavily targeting bridging sites at squares 4124 and 4130 throughout darkness, believed fired from sq 3128. MOR 2202 was bombarded in retaliation by 6 Fd Regt. The report emphasises that this office cannot function without timely information from forward troops, and the second document begins an Enemy Mortar List (No 15) tabulating mortar positions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn C.M.O.S.", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "6 Fd Regt", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Gens of Can" + ], + "source_page": 377 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Proposed Routes on Zuid Zeeland — Part I, Scale 1/100,000", + "summary": "A sketch map or trace showing proposed movement routes (named SUN, MOON, STAR, DOWN) on Zuid Zeeland at scale 1:100,000, with grid reference 606174 and route distance/bearing annotations (+32, +19).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 379 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Proposed Routes on Zuid Beveland — scale 1:100000 Sheet II", + "summary": "A sketch map or trace showing proposed routes on Zuid Beveland at a scale of 1:100,000 (Sheet II), including a route labelled 'SUN ROUTE' with associated directional markers (UP/DOWN) and grid reference figures.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 380 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial list of names or codewords with associated numbers, possibly a code/callsign table or similar reference document", + "summary": "Page contains a list of words (Pioneers, Garrick, Duchess, Globe, ST Martin, Montreal) alongside numeric pairs (+17/33, +32/23), likely a codename or callsign reference table. Marked TOP SECRET. Context and purpose unclear without additional pages.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 381 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace showing named locations (code names) with grid coordinates", + "summary": "Page 2 of a TOP SECRET trace or sketch map listing named locations — GARRICK, SHEEZE PALACE, DORCHESTER, APOLLO, WYNDHAM (RLY) — associated with grid numbers 15+32 and 14+28, likely code-named objectives or reference points.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 382 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Page 2(a)", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "TOP SECRET list of code words, possibly theatre names used as code designations (DUCHESS, GLOBE, HIPPODROME, KINGS, SAVOY, APOLLO, BERKELEY, AMBASSADOR, ALDWYCH, RIALTO, ST MARTIN) with associated numbers", + "summary": "A TOP SECRET page listing approximately twelve code words, all of which appear to be names of London theatres or cinemas (DUCHESS, GLOBE, HIPPODROME, KINGS, SAVOY, APOLLO, BERKELEY, AMBASSADOR, ALDWYCH, RIALTO, ST MARTIN), some associated with numerical values (28+19, 18+25). Likely a code word register or fire task / signal index. No dates, units, or grid references are present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 383 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map trace or diagram — Page 2 (B) — Top Secret — showing named locations/code-names with numeric annotations", + "summary": "A Top Secret trace or sketch map labelled 'Page 2 (B)' showing a series of code-named locations or axis/phase lines (GARRICK, WYNDHAM, PARK LANE, MAYFAIR, WHITEHALL, GROSVENOR) with associated numeric annotations (+4/28 and +18/25), likely axis or phase line references for an operation order.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 384 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "TOP SECRET trace or sketch map (Page 3) showing code-named positions or objectives.", + "summary": "A TOP SECRET trace (Page 3) listing code names for positions or objectives (MONTREAL, MARTIN, DAGGER, KEN, ARTHUR, JOHN, CLYDE, HALIFAX, TORONTO, BING, SCOTTY, JAMES, DOUGLAS) along with numeric annotations (+23, MEWT, +25, +28), likely representing a map overlay with named objectives or phase lines.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 385 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "5 CIB Objectives, Report Lines and Bounds — map trace at 1:25000", + "summary": "A sketch map or trace showing 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade objectives (named ORILLIA, HULL, ANGUS, LACHINE, RICHMOND, BOSTON, DETROIT), report lines, and bounds. Reference sheets 23NE and 15SE at scale 1:25,000. Numbered subunit positions and phase lines are indicated.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CIB" + ], + "source_page": 386 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment of a table or diagram with numeric entries and a legend for Artillery, Heavy A.A., and Heavy Mortar symbols", + "summary": "Page fragment dated 10 Oct 44 containing numerical values (65, 21, 60, 19) and a legend identifying symbols for Artillery, Heavy Anti-Aircraft, and Heavy Mortar. Likely a portion of a strength return, fire-support diagram, or annotated trace, but insufficient surrounding context is present to classify further.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 387 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Trace P", + "date": null, + "time": "0400A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Inter-Brigade Boundaries — Trace P", + "summary": "A map trace (Trace 'P') showing inter-brigade boundaries between 4 Cdn Inf Bde, 5 Cdn Inf Bde, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde, effective 14th at 0400A, at 1:25000 scale on reference sheets 15SE and 23NE.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 388 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Exercise MAC", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "A Coy", + "B Coy", + "C Coy", + "D Coy" + ], + "subject": "Exercise MAC — phase timetable and tactical plan for four-company attack", + "summary": "This document sets out the phase timetable for Exercise MAC, a four-phase tactical exercise. Phase I (A Coy) launches at H-20 and consolidates on points 3-5; Phase II (D Coy) follows at H+7; Phase III (C Coy) moves in two platoons from H onward, arriving on objectives by H+48; Phase IV (B/D Coy) holds until Phases I–III are firm and provides support on call only. A tactical diagram with numbered reference points and movement arrows accompanies the table.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "A Coy", + "B Coy", + "C Coy", + "D Coy" + ], + "source_page": 389 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Exercise MAC — Phase Diagram", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Exercise MAC — phase diagram showing company movement timings across four phases", + "summary": "A sketch/trace diagram for Exercise 'MAC' showing four phases of movement assigned to A, B, C, and D Companies. Phase timing instructions are given relative to H-Hour, with A Coy passing designated points at specified times (H-20, H-7, H, H+10, etc.).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "A Coy", + "B Coy", + "C Coy", + "D Coy" + ], + "source_page": 390 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Inter-Brigade Boundaries Trace effective 20 Oct 44", + "summary": "A classified trace showing inter-brigade boundaries for 2 Canadian Infantry Division, effective 20 October 1944, with reference to 1/25,000 maps sheet 10/SE 23 NE. Numerical annotations (60+24, 8+19) and cross markers are visible indicating boundary points or unit positions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 391 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": "231400", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment of a logged message or tabulation reference", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief fragment: 'CH 1 200 logged 231400 tab.' This appears to be a partial log entry or reference notation, possibly indicating a message logged at 231400 hours. Insufficient content to determine full context.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 392 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Traffic Trace for 25 Oct 44 — routes effective 250900A and 251300A", + "summary": "A traffic control trace produced by 4 Cdn Inf Bde for 25 October 1944, referencing 1/25000 maps Sheets 15 SE and 23 NE. It depicts two sets of routes: those effective from 0900A and those effective from 1300A, with route numbers 17, 18, 20, 58, 60 marked and the locality of Ossendrecht indicated.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 393 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace of Report Lines — Supplement to 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "summary": "A secret 1:100,000 scale trace dated 26 September 1944, supplementing 2 Canadian Infantry Division documents, showing named report lines (ROSE, DAISY, ROGERS, PENNY, LILY, VIOLET, DIAMOND, RUBY, BENNY, FIELD) with associated grid coordinates.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 394 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary secret document — content indeterminate", + "summary": "The page contains only scattered, largely illegible text fragments under a 'Secret' classification marking. No coherent subject, addressees, or content can be extracted.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 395 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "time": "270100A", + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Operation 'Vitality' — Trace of Additional Report Lines", + "summary": "A trace diagram issued at 270100A Oct 44 for 2 Cdn Inf Div Operation 'Vitality', showing additional report lines identified by codenames (e.g. CLAUDIUS NORTH, LUCY, IRIS ANNE, LAME, GRETA, ROSE, KIPLING, CHAUCER, BRONNING, BYRON, MADGE, BARBARA, WELLS, MURIEL, DRYDEN, EDISON, SHEILA, MILTON, CLAUDIUS SOUTH, BLACK HOUSE). Referenced to maps 1:25,000 sheets 14 SE & NE and 15 SW & NW.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 397 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace with annotated place names including canal, island, and Beaufort references", + "summary": "Page appears to be a hand-annotated sketch map or trace showing numbered locations including a canal junction, an island, and a place named Beaufort, with a partial grid reference '246' noted. 'Col Brochu' appears upside down in the bottom right corner, likely a signature or annotation.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 399 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO. 1", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "R H C", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "D Coy Tor Scot R (MG)" + ], + "subject": "Movement of 5 Cdn Inf Bde to concentration area at BRASSCHAET", + "summary": "5 Cdn Inf Bde is ordered to move via RED and GREEN routes to a concentration area in the BRASSCHAET area. A detailed march table assigns times past start point and dispersal point for ten serials including Calgary Highlanders (marching troops and transport), R de Mais, R H C, HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde, 20 Cdn Atk Bty, 18 Cdn Fd Amb, and supporting elements. MMGs with Calgary Highlanders and Pl Hy Mortars with R H C are to move to D Coy Tor Scot R (MG) area on arrival.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "R H C", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "Tor Scot R (MG)", + "D Coy Tor Scot R (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 400 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "D Coy Tor Scot R (MG)", + "A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "L.A.D.", + "Pro" + ], + "subject": "Distribution list for an unidentified document issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade HQ", + "summary": "This page is a distribution list showing addressee units and staff officers for an unidentified document. Recipients include subordinate and attached units of 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade as well as internal staff appointments (Comd, BM, SC, SGO III, IO, SL, TO, LOs, Sigs O, Camp) and file/war diary copies.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Toronto Scottish Regiment (MG)", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 401 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Trace X", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace X issued in conjunction with 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 1 dated 4 Oct 44", + "summary": "A map trace (Trace X) accompanying 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Movement Order No 1 dated 4 October 1944, showing start points and a destination point on Sheet 24/34 at 1:50000 scale.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 402 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Mov Order No 2", + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "time": "060830A", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Sqn 10 Armd Regt", + "Calg Highrs", + "Tp 20 A tk Bty", + "Pl D Coy Tor Scots", + "Recce Party 7 Gds Fd Coy RCE", + "Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "T C 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R de Mais", + "H N C" + ], + "subject": "Movement of 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp to concentration area PICKFORD on 6 Oct 44", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group is ordered to move to concentration area PICKFORD on 6 October 1944. Units are serially organised with specific head and tail times past the start point (Rd junc 732034) and dispersal point (Rd junc 679099), with convoy density of 30 VTW at 15 MPH. Calgary Highlanders form Serial 2 with 86 vehicles; H hour is code-named CANNOT and battalion recce parties are to report at 0845 to the location of 5 Bde Bn.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "10 Armd Regt", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "20 A tk Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "7 Gds Fd Coy RCE", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R de Mais", + "H N C" + ], + "source_page": 403 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Mov Order No 3", + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Pl Regt", + "7 Cdn Pl Coy", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "D Coy Tor Scots", + "90 Cdn A tk Bty", + "5 Cdn Loc Coy", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Movement from concentration area PICKFORD to assembly area BELLEVILLE", + "summary": "Movement order prescribing march and vehicle serial timings for 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade units moving from concentration area PICKFORD to assembly area BELLEVILLE on 5 Oct 44. Units pass Start Point (grid 675116) and Dispersal Point (grid 659147) at H-hour based times. Code words APPLE (H hour) and PEAR (bn recce party timing) are used. Signed by Major G. H. Hees, BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R de Mais", + "R H C", + "10 Armd Regt", + "Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "D Coy Tor Scots", + "5 Cdn Pl Regt", + "7 Cdn Pl Coy", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "90 Cdn A tk Bty", + "5 Cdn Loc Coy", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Main 2 Div" + ], + "source_page": 404 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Trace X", + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace X in conjunction with 5 Cdn Inf Bde Movement Order No 2 & 3 dated 5 Oct 44", + "summary": "A map trace associated with 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Movement Orders No 2 and 3, dated 5 October 1944, based on reference sheet 3 at 1:100,000 scale. The trace shows start points, departure points, and route grid references for the movement.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 405 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Mov Order No 3", + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "C Sgn 5 Cdn Recon Regt", + "BHQ", + "A de Main", + "SO Cdn ADK Bty", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calg Highrs", + "15 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Movement of 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp to a concentration area", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group is ordered to move to a concentration area via a specified route starting at SP rd june 654816, proceeding through a series of road junctions to LX 442223. Units are assigned serials with scheduled times past the Start Point and Brigade HQ, at 30 vehicles per mile at 10 mph with no halts. H Hour is signalled by code word BRICK followed by the time.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "C Sgn 5 Cdn Recon Regt", + "A de Main", + "SO Cdn ADK Bty", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calg Highrs", + "15 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "source_page": 406 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 19", + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Calgary Highlanders Daily News Sheet — war news summary for 31 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit daily news sheet summarising Allied operations on all fronts as of 31 Oct 44: RAF bombing of Cologne and Berlin; Anglo-American air attacks on German rail and oil targets; British 2nd Army advance toward the Maas; Canadian 1st Army liberation of Roosendaal and capture of 7,000 prisoners in the Scheldt pocket; American, Russian, Pacific, and Burma theatre updates.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RAF", + "Canadian 1st Army", + "2nd Army" + ], + "source_page": 407 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 18", + "date": "30 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, The Calgary Highlanders, Holland, 30 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news broadsheet summarising Allied operations on the Western Front (Netherlands, South Beveland, Walcheren), RAF bombing raids (Cologne, Tirpitz), the Russian Front (East Prussia, Hungary), and Pacific operations (Leyte Island, Battle of Leyte Gulf losses). No operational orders or position data are contained.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "R.A.F.", + "Red Army" + ], + "source_page": 408 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 4 NO 17", + "date": "29 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, 29 Oct 44", + "summary": "A unit daily news sheet summarising war news from multiple fronts on 29 October 1944. Covers Allied advances in Holland (toward Breda and the Maas), Canadian operations in the Scheldt Pocket and South Beveland, fighting in Italy, Russian advances near Warsaw, Yugoslav coastal operations, American operations on Leyte, the Japanese naval losses in the recent Pacific battle, and RAF/USAAF bombing raids on German cities.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Canadian 1st Army", + "British 2nd Army", + "Polish Column", + "R.A.F.", + "American Fortresses" + ], + "source_page": 409 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 1 No 16", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen Daily News Sheet — unit newspaper summarising war news for 28 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit newspaper ('The Glen') published at 'A' Echelon summarising Allied operational news for 28 October 1944, including progress in the Scheldt Estuary, British 2nd Army clearing Tilburg, 8th Army operations in Italy, Russian advances in Hungary, Churchill's Moscow talks, German evacuation of Greece, and American operations on Leyte and Samar in the Pacific.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "8th Army", + "R.A.F." + ], + "source_page": 410 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 1 No 15", + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders (\"A\" Echelon)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, Holland, 27 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news sheet summarising Allied operations on the Western Front (S'Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, Bergen-op-Zoom, Scheldt Pocket), Italian Front, Russian Front, Greece, and the Pacific theatre as of 27 October 1944. Includes air operations by USAAF heavy bombers and RAF Lancasters, and US Navy Secretary's announcement of Japanese warship losses at Leyte.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2nd British Army (General Dempsey)", + "Canadian troops", + "Royal Air Force", + "8th Army", + "5th Army", + "United States Navy", + "Norwegian forces" + ], + "source_page": 411 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 14", + "date": "26 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen Daily News Sheet — war news summary for 26 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit daily news sheet ('Glen') summarising Allied progress on the Western Front (British 2nd Army near Tilburg, Canadian advance toward South Beveland, fighting at 's-Hertogenbosch), RAF and USAAF bombing operations over Germany, 8th and 5th Army operations in Italy, Russian liberation of Kirkenes and Transylvania, and the defeat of the Japanese fleet in the Pacific with American landings on Samar Island near Leyte.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "53 Welsh Division", + "R.A.F.", + "R.A.F. Transport Command", + "5th Army", + "8th Army", + "United States Navy" + ], + "source_page": 412 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "4th Victory War Loan — unit allocation or subscription table for The Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "This page is a financial/fundraising table related to the 4th Victory War Loan, showing numerical figures (likely dollar amounts or quotas) broken down by sub-unit: BN HQ, A Coy, B Coy, C Coy, D Coy, Sup Coy, and HC Coy, with totals of 31000 and 6600/2200/18100/3500/3550/3700 visible. The document pertains to The Calgary Highlanders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 413 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 13", + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Daily News Sheet — summary of Allied war news across all fronts, 24 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news bulletin summarising Allied military operations on 24 Oct 44 across the Western Front (British 2nd Army at 's-Hertogenbosch, Canadian operations on the Scheldt), the Russian Front (East Prussia and Hungary), Italy, Burma, Greece, and the Pacific (Philippines and Kyushu). General items include Mr Eden's visit to Cairo and renewed German V-weapon attacks on Britain.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "R.A.F.", + "5th Indian Division" + ], + "source_page": 414 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "5th Victory War Loan — unit subscription diagram showing amounts by sub-unit", + "summary": "A schematic diagram showing the Calgary Highlanders' contributions to the 5th Victory War Loan, with a goal of $1000 and figures broken down by sub-unit: Sup Coy ($7130), HQ Coy ($3720), BN HQ ($2790/$4100/$1111), A Coy ($4340), B Coy ($4340), C Coy ($4340), D Coy ($4340), and additional aggregate figures of $6600, $2200, $9500, $3500, $3550, $3700. Total shown as $25750.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 415 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 12", + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Daily News Sheet — summary of world war fronts for 23 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'The Glen' summarising Allied progress on Western, Italian, Russian, Pacific, Greek, and Burmese fronts. Headlines include British 2nd Army approaching Hertogenbosch, Canadian troops crossing the Dutch border near Roosendaal, RAF bombing of Essen and Berlin, Soviet breakthrough in East Prussia on a 90-mile front, and American operations in the Philippines near Leyte.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "Canadian troops", + "Royal Air Force", + "8th Army", + "5th Army", + "14th Army" + ], + "source_page": 416 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "7th Victory War Loan — unit subscription summary by company/sub-unit", + "summary": "This page records the 7th Victory War Loan subscription figures for The Calgary Highlanders, broken down by sub-unit (Sup Coy, HQ Coy, BN HQ, A Coy, B Coy, C Coy, D Coy). Each sub-unit shows two figures, likely a target and an amount subscribed (or two subscription amounts). The overall loan denomination referenced is $1,000 at a unit total figure of $25,750.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 417 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 11", + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders (\"A\" Echelon)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, summarising Allied war news across all fronts", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news sheet dated 23 Oct 44, published in Holland at 'A' Echelon. Covers Allied progress in the Scheldt Pocket (liberation of Breskens), north of Antwerp, eastern France, Italy (8th Army on the Savio River, 5th Army hill positions), the Russian Front (reaching the Norwegian border, advances in Hungary and East Prussia), Churchill's return to Britain, and General MacArthur's progress on Leyte in the Pacific.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "8th Army", + "5th Army", + "Royal Air Force", + "57th Field Regiment of Artillery" + ], + "source_page": 418 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "5th Victory War Loan fundraising tally by sub-unit", + "summary": "A financial tally or chart recording contributions to the 5th Victory War Loan by sub-units of the Calgary Highlanders, including HQ Coy, Sup Coy, Bn HQ, and A through D Companies, with a goal or headline figure of $1,000 and various dollar amounts listed against each sub-unit.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "HQ Coy", + "Sup Coy", + "Bn HQ", + "A Coy", + "B Coy", + "C Coy", + "D Coy" + ], + "source_page": 419 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 10", + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, Holland, 22 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit daily news sheet summarising Allied war news for 22 October 1944, covering the Western Front (Canadian and British progress north and west of Antwerp, German surrender at Aachen), the Italian Front (8th and 5th Army gains), the Russian Front (Soviet advances into Hungary and East Prussia), Greece (British pursuit of Germans north of Athens), and the Pacific (American operations on Leyte Island in the Philippines and British/Australian/Netherlands naval bombardment of the Nicobars).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 420 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "7th Victory War Loan subscription totals by company/sub-unit", + "summary": "This page records the 7th Victory War Loan fundraising figures broken down by sub-unit of The Calgary Highlanders. Each sub-unit (BN HQ, HQ Coy, Sup Coy, A Coy, B Coy, C Coy, D Coy) shows two figures, likely a target and amount subscribed. The battalion-wide goal appears to be $23,100 against an overall figure of $3,000.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 421 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol. 1 No. 9", + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Daily News Sheet — summary of Allied operations on Western, Italian, Russian and Pacific fronts dated 21 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news bulletin summarising Allied military progress: American capture of Aachen, Canadian and UK advances north of Antwerp, 8th Army entry into Cesena and 5th Army approaching Bologna, conclusion of Moscow talks between Churchill and Stalin, liberation of Belgrade by Soviet and Yugoslav forces, and American consolidation on Leyte in the Pacific with a quarter-million troops and 600 ships involved.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "8th Army", + "5th Army" + ], + "source_page": 422 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 8", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders (\"A\" Echelon)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen Daily News Sheet — unit newspaper summarising war news for 20 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'The Glen' published at A Echelon, Holland, summarising Allied operations on the Western Front (Canadian gains in the Scheldt, fighting in Aachen, RAF and USAAF bombing raids on German cities), Hitler's Volkssturm mobilisation order, 8th and 5th Army progress in Italy, and MacArthur's landings on Leyte Island in the Philippines.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.A.F. Bomber Command" + ], + "source_page": 423 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 4 NO 7", + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, Holland", + "summary": "A unit daily news sheet summarising the latest Allied war news across all fronts as of 19 Oct 44, including Canadian operations near the Beveland Neck and Breskens, British operations at Venraij, American advances toward Metz and Bologna, Russian advances into Czechoslovakia and the clearing of Belgrade, and Pacific operations against Luzon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 424 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 6", + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet, Wednesday 18 Oct 44", + "summary": "A unit news sheet ('Glen on Active Service') summarising Allied and world war news for 18 October 1944, covering the Western Front (Canadian operations south of the Scheldt, fighting at Venray, Aachen, Cologne bombing), the Russian Front (Belgrade, East Prussia, Churchill-Stalin meeting), Italy (approaches to Bologna), Greece (British troops landed at Piraeus), and the Pacific (Ulithi Atoll occupation, Superfortress attacks on Formosa, V-bomb attacks on southern England).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RAF", + "2nd Army", + "R.A.F. Lancasters", + "R.A.F. Typhoons" + ], + "source_page": 425 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 5", + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders 'A' Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Daily News Sheet — Glen — summary of Western, Russian, Italian and Pacific fronts for 17 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit daily news sheet ('The Glen') published at 'A' Echelon summarising Allied operations on the Western Front (Scheldt Pocket, Aachen, British 2nd Army, US 7th Army), the Russian Front (Hungary, Belgrade), Italy (advance toward Bologna), and the Pacific (US carrier attacks on Luzon and Formosa).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 426 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 4", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders ('A' Echelon)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, Holland, 16 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news sheet summarising Allied operations on all fronts as of 16 October 1944, including RAF and USAAF bombing raids on German cities, Canadian advances on the Scheldt/Leopold Canal sector, British 2nd Army progress toward the Maas, fighting around Aachen, American advances in the Vosges, operations in Italy and Greece, Soviet capture of Petsamo, tank battles in Hungary, Admiral Horthy's armistice approach to the Allies, and the German announcement of Rommel's death from wounds received in Normandy.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.A.F.", + "British 2nd Army", + "5th Army", + "8th Army" + ], + "source_page": 427 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 3", + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen Daily News Sheet — unit newspaper summarising Allied war news for 15 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit newspaper ('The Glen Daily News Sheet') published at 'A' Echelon summarising major Allied operations: RAF and USAAF mass bombing raids on Duisburg and Cologne; Canadian bridgehead across the Leopold Canal in the Scheldt Pocket; British 2nd Army pushing toward the Maas; American troops fighting east of Aachen; Italian, Greek, and Russian Front updates.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RAF", + "2nd Army", + "5th Army" + ], + "source_page": 428 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 4 No 2", + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders A Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen — Daily News Sheet, Calgary Highlanders, Belgium, 14 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit-produced daily news sheet summarising Allied war news for 14 October 1944, covering the Western Front (fighting around Aachen, Overloon, and the Scheldt Pocket), the Russian Front (liberation of Riga, advances in Hungary), Italy, Greece (liberation of Athens), and the Pacific (US Super Fortress attacks on Formosa). Produced at A Echelon of the Calgary Highlanders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "British 1st Airborne Division", + "RAF", + "RCAF" + ], + "source_page": 429 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol II No 1", + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen on Active Service — Daily News Sheet summarising current war fronts", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'Glen on Active Service' dated Friday 13 Oct 44, published in Belgium. Summarises Allied operations on the Western Front (British 2nd Army at Overloon, Scheldt pocket fighting, American operations at Aachen and on the Moselle), the Russian Front (advance toward Budapest, near Riga), Italy (air attacks near Bologna), and the Pacific (carrier strikes on Luzon, bombing of Balikpapan). Includes a quote from General Eisenhower affirming victory.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "British 2nd Army", + "American 1st Army", + "American 3rd Army", + "Luftwaffe" + ], + "source_page": 430 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 17", + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit news bulletin summarising world war news for 12 Oct 44", + "summary": "A mimeographed unit news bulletin ('GLEN') published by 'A' Echelon, dated Tuesday 12 Oct 44, Vol 3 No 17. It summarises Allied operations on all fronts: the assault on Aachen, Patton's 3rd Army near Metz, Canadian/UK operations against the Scheldt Pocket and Walcheren Island, Russian advances toward Memel and into Hungary and Transylvania, the siege of Belgrade, Allied progress in Italy, and Pacific operations at Balik Papan and the Palau Group.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R.A.F.", + "American 3rd Army", + "Canadian Army", + "United Kingdom troops", + "Red Army", + "Tito's forces", + "Allied Armies" + ], + "source_page": 431 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 16", + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newspaper summarising war news for Wednesday 11 Oct 44", + "summary": "Issue 16 of the Calgary Highlanders unit newspaper 'Glen', published at 'A' Echelon. Summarises Allied operational news including the Aachen ultimatum, Canadian/UK landings on the south bank of the Scheldt and the Leopold Canal bridgehead, Russian advances in Lithuania, Churchill's visit to Moscow, 5th Army progress in Italy, British entry into Corinth, and a US carrier task force attack on the Ryukyu Islands.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Liverpool Irish", + "Hartfordshire Regiment", + "5th Army" + ], + "source_page": 432 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 15", + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "A Echelon (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen — unit newsletter summarising war news for Tuesday 10 Oct 44", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'Glen' published at A Echelon, summarising Allied operations: British landings on south side of Scheldt Estuary establishing two bridgeheads; Leopold Canal crossings linked up; RAF attacks on Walcheren dykes causing floods; American 1st Army reducing Aachen escape gap; American 3rd Army advancing between Metz and Nancy; RAF bombing Bochum; over 1,100 US heavy bombers attacking western Germany; Russian advances towards Budapest and in Lithuania; Churchill and Eden in Moscow meeting Stalin; 5th Army within 10 miles of Bologna; US landings on Palau Island; V-1 flying bombs over southern England.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British Troops", + "R.A.F.", + "American 1st Army", + "American 3rd Army", + "5th Army", + "American Forces" + ], + "source_page": 433 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 14", + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Ech", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Glen — unit newspaper summarising world war news for 9 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'Glen' (Vol 3 No 14) published at 'A' Echelon on 9 Oct 44. Summarises Allied progress on Western, Eastern, Italian, Greek, and Pacific fronts, including Canadian First Army operations isolating German forces on the Scheldt islands, American First Army encirclement of Aachen, and Soviet advances in the Baltic states, Hungary, and Yugoslavia. Also notes the death of Wendell Willkie.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Canadian 1st Army", + "American 1st Army", + "American 3rd Army", + "British Army", + "5 Army", + "8th Army", + "14th Army" + ], + "source_page": 434 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 13", + "date": "8 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon (Glen on Active Service)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newspaper 'Glen on Active Service' — war news summary for 8 October 1944", + "summary": "A unit newspaper ('Glen on Active Service') published at 'A' Echelon summarising Allied operations on 8 October 1944: major Allied air missions over Europe including oil installations and communications; American 1st Army breaching the Siegfried Line north of Aachen; Canadian forces closing on the last German escape route from the Scheldt Islands; Russian advances into Hungary; US 5th Army within 12 miles of Bologna in Italy; and clearance of southern Greece.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "American 1st Army", + "Royal Air Force", + "Canadian Forces", + "Royal Navy", + "American 5th Army", + "8th Army", + "Yugoslav Forces" + ], + "source_page": 435 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 12", + "date": "7 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newspaper reporting Allied operations on the Western Front, Italy, Greece, and the Russian Front", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'The Glen' dated 7 October 1944 summarising major Allied air attacks on Germany and Western Holland, Canadian operations across the Leopold Canal (3-mile bridgehead), fighting near Aachen, 5th Army advance toward Bologna, liberation of Samos, Soviet advances into Hungary, and continued German V-1 attacks on southern England.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.A.F.", + "Canadian 1st Army", + "American 1st Army" + ], + "source_page": 436 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GLEN Vol 3 No 11", + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newspaper published at 'A' Echelon, Wednesday 4 Oct 44, Vol 3 No 11", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'GLEN' published at 'A' Echelon summarising war news for 4 October 1944. Items cover the RAF bombing of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, American advances near Aachen and into the Siegfried Line, RAF flooding of Walcheren Island, clearing of Antwerp docks, Polish advances north of Antwerp, US operations at Metz, Fifth Army progress in Italy, Greek island clearances, and Soviet advances into Yugoslavia and the Baltic states including the fall of organised Polish resistance in Warsaw.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RAF", + "Lancasters", + "American Troops", + "Polish Troops", + "5 Army", + "8th Army", + "British Troops", + "Soviet Troops", + "Russian Troops" + ], + "source_page": 437 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GLEN Vol 3 No 10", + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "A Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newspaper 'GLEN' — war news summary for 3 October 1944", + "summary": "Unit newspaper published at 'A' Echelon summarising world war news for 3 Oct 44, covering Allied advances into the Siegfried Line north of Aachen, Canadian and British moves to link up with Antwerp garrison, massive Allied bombing of German targets, fighting in Italy, the Eastern Front, and Pacific operations against Japanese-held islands.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "American 1st Army", + "3rd Army", + "Canadian troops", + "United Kingdom troops", + "British garrison Antwerp", + "RAF Bomber Command", + "2nd Tactical Air Force", + "5th Army", + "8th Army" + ], + "source_page": 438 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 3 NO 9", + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newsletter published at 'A' Echelon, Sunday 1 Oct 44", + "summary": "A one-page unit newsletter ('The Glen') summarising world war news for 1 Oct 44, covering Allied operations in Holland, France, Italy, the Russian Front, and the Pacific, including Canadian attacks on Calais, RAF and USAAF bomber raids on Germany, and command changes in the Polish armed forces.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British 2nd Army", + "R.A.F.", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 439 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or envelope page — O.H.M.S. / M.F.A. 97 form reference", + "summary": "This page appears to be a printed cover sheet or envelope bearing the designation 'O.H.M.S.' (On His Majesty's Service), form reference 'M.F.A. 97', print run '150M-9-46 (9586)', and HQ reference 'H.Q. 1772-39-73'. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 440 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Oct 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or section divider page for Calgary Highlanders October 1944 war diary", + "summary": "This is a cover or title page for the Calgary Highlanders war diary for October 1944. It contains only the unit name and month/year.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 441 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "G.S.G.S. No 2541 Sheet 3", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "War Office / Ordnance Survey", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Holland 1:100,000 map — Middelburg, Third Edition, Sheet 3", + "summary": "Topographic map of the Middelburg area of Holland at 1:100,000 scale, G.S.G.S. No 2541, Sheet 3, third edition originally published by War Office in 1913, revised and reproduced by Ordnance Survey in 1943.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 444 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — appears to be a partial page with unit identifier and officer name only", + "summary": "Page contains only the unit identifier 'Calgary Highlanders Sep 44', the number '2 2', and the name 'Capt McDonald'. 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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.\nIn 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.\nIn 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.\nAlthough 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.\nLt.-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.\nFirst 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Molenheiker", + "summary": "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.\nOnce 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.\nBriefly, 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.\nH-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!\"\nDog 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 8 + }, + { + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Molenheiker", + "summary": "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.\nIn 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\".\nMeanwhile, 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.\"\nBy 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.\nFrom 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!\nWhile 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\".\nAs soon as possible after success, consolidation and reorganisation were effected. The Company Commanders came in to a meeting. The day's events were discussed", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 9 + }, + { + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Molenheiker", + "summary": "at length and the C.O. registered his pleasure in no unmistakable manner. 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. 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. 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.", + "weather": "Bright and sunny, typical Indian Summer. Full moon at night. Visibility: Very good", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 10 + }, + { + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Molenheiker", + "summary": "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. 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. 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 10 + }, + { + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Molenheiker", + "summary": "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.\nAs 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.\nFurther 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.\nAs 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 11 + }, + { + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Molenheiker", + "summary": "facilities of the Aer. O.P. was again presented for consideration.\nAt 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.\nAn 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.\nThe 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.\nLeading up to the next question was the topic of reinforcements and the units were asked their experience, problems and suggestions.\nThe enquiry of bathing followed next in discussion and Calgary Highlanders were given priority on the list.\nMajor 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.\nThe 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.\nReturning 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 12 + }, + { + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Molenheiker, Belgium", + "summary": "The Company Commanders meeting followed at once. The main topic consisted of company strengths and allotments of reinforcements.\nShortly 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.\nBack 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.\nThe 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.\nGloom 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.\nS.P. for Mobile Group was set at 83750815 and that of the marching group as 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.\nThe night passed without any definite sign of German activity. Within the Unit it is reported that cognac was the accepted drink.", + "weather": "Bright, sunny, clear but cool, with a beautiful, bright, harvest-like moon. Visibility: Excellent", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Molenheiker, Lochtenberg", + "summary": "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.\nHeadquarters 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.\nAccording 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).\nDefying a Bn superstition, a Bath Parade was organized and got under way early in the afternoon.\nThe 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.\nFirst 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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 14 + }, + { + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Lochtenberg", + "summary": "side-note was that the R. de M. and R.H.C. were in their same positions.\nThe 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.\"\nHe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nElaborating 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "date": "3 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Lochtenberg", + "summary": "reason for the enemy to hold the fort. With remarkable foresight, the C.O. suggested that rations for two days be taken.\nAlive 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.\nThe scouts returned earlier than expected and gave very encouraging reports. No sign of the enemy and the only possible difficulty was mines.\nAt 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.\nUnimpeded, slowly, cautiously at times, the night-workers prodded. At midnight, the forward elements were on the verge of entering the area of the fort.\nCommunications 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.\nThe day closed with promise of excellent results but confirmation was still lacking.\nThe 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.\nOne 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.\n\nWeather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night.\n\nVisibility: Poor.", + "weather": "Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night. Visibility: Poor.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Lochtenberg", + "summary": "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.\nCharlie 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.\nIn 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!\"\nBde 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.\nAn 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Lochtenberg", + "summary": "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.\n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "4 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Lochtenberg", + "summary": "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.\nOrder 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:\nS.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.\nThe 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.\nA 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.\nTidbits 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.\nOne 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-", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Manor Brasschaet", + "summary": "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.\nIn 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.\nOnce 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.\nAt 1900 hours, the C.O., Arty F.O.O. Capt. Reilly and the I.O. set out for the new location 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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 withdrawing 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Manor Brasschaet", + "summary": "were to move up along main axis by working up in echelon behind 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.\nThe 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.\nUnder 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.\nSupporting 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "5 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Manor Brasschaet", + "summary": "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.\nOne 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.\nOfficer reinforcements for the day included Lieuts. A. Medhurst, Lafleur and Phrimmer.\n\nWeather:- Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good.", + "weather": "Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium, Manor Brasschaet", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nAll 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 provided by R.H.C. and by 1120 hours Bn H.Q. was starting to settle in a large farmhouse.\nBy 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium Farm Yard", + "summary": "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.\nThe men were of the same calibre as those we had been encountering up to then, 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.\nThe 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.\nIt 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.\nAt 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "6 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium Farm Yard", + "summary": "The whole operation was divided into four Report Centres:\n(a) First road junction 631193\n(b) First road junction north of (a) 634194\n(c) NW Hoogerheide 636196\n(d) Tangle of roads at intersection 641197\nAnother 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.\nInjecting 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.\nThe 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.\nCapt. Dore, our Adjutant, was run ragged with a \"business-as-usual\" Court of Inquiry but emerged smiling and triumphant.\nNo one knows where it started but there is a saying in the Bn that shellblast is NOT as bad as C.O. BLAST.\n\nWeather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime, cool and dark at night\n\nVisibility: Good.", + "weather": "Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime, cool and dark at night. Visibility: Good.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "7 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Belgium Farm Yard / Holland Jansen Farm Tac H", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nWith 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.\nEnemy 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.\nBy 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.\nBy 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "7 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.\nLt.-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.\nThroughout 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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "7 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nCapt. 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.\nCapt. 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.\nWord 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.\nAn examination of the records disclosed that we had taken 62 prisoners and that the Bn had once more accomplished a big task.\nHaving 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.\n\nWeather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night.\nVisibility:- Excellent.", + "weather": "Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night. Visibility: Excellent.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 28 + }, + { + "date": "8 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nFrom other sources, we received an additional 5 P.W's, bringing our bag to 6.\nDuring 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.\nThe 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!\"\nThe 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.\n\"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.\nExcept 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 29 + }, + { + "date": "8 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nBde '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.\nThe 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 to be 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.\nOn 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 30 + }, + { + "date": "8 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nLt.-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 comparatively 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.\nC Sqdn, 10 Arm'd Regt. knocked out one Panther that had been bothering them all day and were quite jubilant about their score.\n98 reinforcements were reported available for distribution and the glad tidings were well received by the C.O.\nWorthy 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.\nThese 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.\nTotal prisoners taken during the day amounted to 31.\nPoints 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-", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 31 + }, + { + "date": "8 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "captured a 17-pdr and a truck with three prisoners, one of whom escaped.", + "weather": "Very foggy in the morning. Afternoon fair. Cold at night. Visibility:- Still limited", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 32 + }, + { + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nA 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.\nFrom 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.\nAt 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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 32 + }, + { + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "Hun, Arty dropped a few rounds. Working closely with Able Coy, Arty was able to carry out an extremely effective shoot.\nAt 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!\nIt 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.\nThe 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.\nQuite 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 33 + }, + { + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAble and Charlie Coys came under mortar fire from N.E. and their morepts tallied very closely, enabling Arty to establish a likely target.\nConsiderable 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.\nThe 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.\nWord 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.\nRacing 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.\nAt 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.\nAt 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 34 + }, + { + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nWe 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.\nSome 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.\nDuring 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.\nHighlights 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.\nOfficer reinforcements for the day consisted of Capt W. Lasher and Lieut. Jim Coady.\nSgt. Sharlow put in an appearance after a sojourn in hospital following his crack-up on his motorcycle.\nBefore 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,", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 35 + }, + { + "date": "9 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "were to feature in an attempt to capture the cross-roads above the church in area 625198.\nIn 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!\nPleasant 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.\n\nWeather:- Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night.\nVisibility:- Limited", + "weather": "Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night. Visibility: Limited", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 36 + }, + { + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "At 0248 hours, after some of the smoke of battle had cleared, we sent the following sitrep:\n\"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.\"\nAs 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 36 + }, + { + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nLt.-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.\nBaker 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.\nLt.-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.\nReturning 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.\nNot 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 news that he was", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 37 + }, + { + "date": "10 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Jansen Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nOnce 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.\nCapt. Bob Porter was wounded during the day and was evacuated.\nAn 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.\nMajor 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.\n\nWeather:- Cool and clear.\nVisibility:- Good", + "weather": "Cool and clear. Visibility: Good", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 38 + }, + { + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nFirst 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.\n\"I\" section busied itself checking Coy locations, setting up aerial photos.\nAfter 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.\nReturning 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 39 + }, + { + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nGenial 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.\"\nAn 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.\"\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\nIt 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.\nCommencing 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 40 + }, + { + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest", + "summary": "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.\nIt 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.\nBrigadier 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.\nFor 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nIt 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!\nThe 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.\nUse of the Air O.P. was to be made available to A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 41 + }, + { + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nIt 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.\nEveryone was pleased to see Sandy Pearson sporting three pips as Dog Coy Commander.", + "weather": "Beautiful, sunny day, typical fall evening with dark night. Visibility: Maximum.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 42 + }, + { + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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!\nAfter 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.\nAs the Mobile Bath facilities were still available to us, the remainder of 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.\nR.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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 42 + }, + { + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.\nWith 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.\nFor 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.\nMain 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.\nPhase 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.\nThe 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 43 + }, + { + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest", + "summary": "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.\nStart 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.\nLeaving 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.\nSchooled 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.\nNext step was to contact the Essex Scottish, who were nicely ensconced in the hospital which Major Ellis had captured.\nReturning 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!\nNext to be visited was R.S.M. Bowen and he produced some drinks which were very acceptable.\nMajor Ellis held his Huddle as arranged and briefed the Company Commanders. Finishing early, he packed them off to bed.\nAt 2100 hours, Capt. Ross Turnbull reported one of his jeeps had been involved in an accident and that three men had cracked up.\nFifty 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 44 + }, + { + "date": "12 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "Another day drew to a close and the Bn gave thanks for another day of rest.", + "weather": "Warm and clear in daytime, slight drizzle at night. Visibility: Good to fair", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 45 + }, + { + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nAfter 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.\nArriving 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.\nReassembling 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.\nBack 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.\nAfter 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 45 + }, + { + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest", + "summary": "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.\nFollowing 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.\nH-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.\nHustling 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.\nBreakfast 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.\nMajor 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 46 + }, + { + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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 news 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.\nA 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\".\nOfficer reinforcements brought back to us Capt. Ernie Teagle, Lieuts. John Moffat and Lew Wilkins.\nWondering what the next day would hold, the Bn sleepily folded up for the night.", + "weather": "Bright, warm in morning and afternoon. Night dark and rainy. Visibility: Good.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 47 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nAfter 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.\nHeaded 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.\nWord reached us that Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had been contacted at \"A\" Echelon", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 47 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest", + "summary": "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.\nApart 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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 48 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "De Geest, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nShortly 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.\nAt 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 49 + }, + { + "date": "14 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, De Geest", + "summary": "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.", + "weather": "Cloudy and cool in morning; sunny in afternoon. Night damp. Visibility - limited.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 50 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelencord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 50 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelencord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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. 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 51 + }, + { + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "The event was toasted at Tac H. Back at \"A\" Echelon the event 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.\nInteresting 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.\nAs 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.\nWeather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with heavy downpour of rain at night.\nVisibility - V.G. until a few hours before storm.", + "weather": "Clear and bright morning and afternoon with heavy downpour of rain at night. Visibility V.G. until a few hours before storm.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 52 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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. 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. 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 53 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 54 + }, + { + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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\".\n 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\n 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.\n It was learned that Major Baker was in 8th General Hospital undergoing treatment for peritonitis.\n \"I\" Section celebrated the occasion of the C.O's decoration by opening some cognac which had been graciously donated by morale-builder Major Ross Ellis.\n The day closed without any further excitement and all voted it a banner one\n Weather - Fair to cloudy with some light showers during morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with continuous light rain in evening. Visibility: fair.", + "weather": "Fair to cloudy with some light showers during morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with continuous light rain in evening. Visibility: fair.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 55 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 55 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelonoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 56 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAfter supper all the Coy Commanders came into rehearse verbally the plan for the attack on \"Mac\" (5920, 5820, 5720, 6020). Congratulations 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.\nIt 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.\nShowing 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 thermometer 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 57 + }, + { + "date": "17 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.", + "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. Visibility - Good, diminishing gradually.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 58 + }, + { + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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. 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 58 + }, + { + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland — Hinkelenoord, Van de Maegdehberg's Farm", + "summary": "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. 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 59 + }, + { + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Hinkelennoard, Van de Maedenberg's Farm", + "summary": "The civilians left with their guide and the matter was closed. 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. By 1645 hrs we were in communication byline with \"A\" Echelon. We have found this very satisfactory. 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. 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!\" 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\". 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. 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 60 + }, + { + "date": "18 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Hinkelonoord, Van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "Weather:- Alternately cloudy to partly cloudly with occasional Showers.\n\nVisibility:- Good generally but poor in showers.", + "weather": "Alternately cloudy to partly cloudy with occasional showers. Visibility good generally but poor in showers.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 61 + }, + { + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Hinkelonoord, Van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 61 + }, + { + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelenooord, van den Maegdenberghs Farm", + "summary": "By way of interest Major Ellis informed the gathering that heavy support would consist 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 amphibious 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 subject 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 demonstration 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.\nAround 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 62 + }, + { + "date": "19 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Heinkelenoord, Van den Maegdenbergs Farm", + "summary": "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.\nLt 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWeather - Wind squalls in morning, later fair to cloudy with light showers, heavy occasionally inland. Decidedly a very dirty day with many mud bespattered countenances.\n\nVisibility - proportionately limited.", + "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. Visibility - proportionately limited.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 63 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Heinkelenoord, van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 64 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Heinkelenoord, van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "(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)\nWhen 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-\n 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.\nDuring 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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 65 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelenoord, Van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 66 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelenoord, van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 67 + }, + { + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelenoord, van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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\".\n\nWeather - windy, cloudy with slight intermittent rain and drizzle locally in the morning clearing somewhat in the afternoon.\n\nVisibility - poor.", + "weather": "Windy, cloudy with slight intermittent rain and drizzle locally in the morning clearing somewhat in the afternoon. Visibility - poor.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 68 + }, + { + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Heinkelenoord, van den Maegdenberg's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nCapt 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.\nLt-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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 69 + }, + { + "date": "21 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelanoord, Wolfert's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nHighlights 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.\nLt MacDonald was evacuated shell-shocked early in the day when an enemy mortar bomb alighted directly on his slit trench.\n\nWeather - Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle\n\nVisibility - limited", + "weather": "Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle; visibility limited", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 70 + }, + { + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ossendrecht, Home of P van Gijn", + "summary": "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.\nBrigadier 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 70 + }, + { + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ossendrecht, Holland", + "summary": "business and arranged for an informant to be conducted to Bde on the 23rd. 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, &.... 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 were 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 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 71 + }, + { + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ossendrecht", + "summary": "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.\"\nOther 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.\n\nWeather - Fair but cool.\n\nVisibility - good.", + "weather": "Fair but cool", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 72 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ossendrecht", + "summary": "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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 73 + }, + { + "date": "23 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": true, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelnoord / Wolfert's Farm", + "summary": "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.", + "weather": "Foggy in morning, cloudy in afternoon. Slight local rain. Cold rainy night. Visibility poor.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 74 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelnoord / Wolfert's Farm", + "summary": "2 Cdn Inf Div summed up the situation on the front for the 23rd by stating that attempts 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 74 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Heinkelenoord, Wolfert's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nLt.-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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 75 + }, + { + "date": "24 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\n\nWeather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night\nVisibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon.", + "weather": "Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night. Visibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 76 + }, + { + "date": "25 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland 24 & Solfert's Farm", + "summary": "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.\nAble 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 77 + }, + { + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Woensdrecht, Home of Van Liere", + "summary": "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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 82 + }, + { + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Woensdrecht, Home of Van Liere", + "summary": "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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 83 + }, + { + "date": "27 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Woensdrecht, Holland", + "summary": "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).\nRum 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.\n\nWeather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night.\nVisibility - Fair", + "weather": "Chilly and damp with some rain, at night. Visibility - Fair", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 84 + }, + { + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Woensdrecht, Holland", + "summary": "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 profited from 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 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 84 + }, + { + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Woensdrecht, Holland", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nReturning 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.\nWord 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.\nIn 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.\nCapt. 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 85 + }, + { + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Kruiningen", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nR.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.\n\nWeather - Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in the afternoon, rain showers at night.\nVisibility - Good to poor in proportion to weather.", + "weather": "Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in the afternoon, rain showers at night. Visibility - Good to poor in proportion to weather.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 86 + }, + { + "date": "29 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Kruiningen", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 86 + }, + { + "date": "29 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Sheet 15 SW, Schore 4024", + "summary": "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.\nThe 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.\nWeather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed. night brigh and cool. Visibility - Good.", + "weather": "Clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed. Night bright and cool. Visibility - Good.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 87 + }, + { + "date": "30 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "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.\nAt 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.\nAt 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.\nThe time was estimated at first light 31 Oct 44 plus 2 hours.\nOn 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 88 + }, + { + "date": "30 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "News of the day consisted of word that Capt. Sandy Pearson was in England and that Lt. Art Rice Jones was faring quite well.\nLieuts Jack McInstry, Pioneer Officer came in to prominence when he reported capturing 5 robot tanks.\nThe South Beveland national costume worn by women provoked considerable interest.\nWith 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.", + "weather": "Fair to cloudy. Visibility - Poor with mist and local fog in the morning, improving gradually from moderat to good.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 89 + }, + { + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "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.\nA 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 [entry cut off]", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 89 + }, + { + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "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.\n\nFire 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.\n\nStorm 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.\n\nBefore 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.\n\nAt 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.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 90 + }, + { + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland, Farm at 25287", + "summary": "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.\nDuring 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.\nAfter 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", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 91 + }, + { + "date": "31 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Holland", + "summary": "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.\nCapt. 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\".\nAt 2400 hours Baker Coy started out along the Causeway. While every one waited almost with bated breath for their first report.\nItems 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.\nMajor 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.\nCapt. Newman, our very good Arty fellow-worker put in an appearance once again eager to go to work.\nMore than one remarked that Jerry would not forget the Hallowee'n party which the Calgary Highlanders calculated to put on for Jerry's benefit!\nWeather - Generally overcast with local intermittent drizzle\nVisibility - Poor generally", + "weather": "Generally overcast with local intermittent drizzle. Visibility - Poor generally.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 92 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_positions.json b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_positions.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7229339 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6_positions.json @@ -0,0 +1,5794 @@ +[ + { + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "856089", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Molenheiker", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 24 & 34", + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Belgium, Molenheiker MR 856089 Sheet 24 & 34", + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "873098", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Tac H.", + "sheet_ref": 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"Bologna", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "American 5th Army", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Three heights overlooking the road to Bologna taken by American 5th Army troops", + "source_page": 280 + }, + { + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Estonia", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The Russians have killed more than 30,000 Germans and taken over 15,000 prisoners in 10 days fighting in Estonia; except for 2 islands Estonia has been cleared of the enemy", + "source_page": 280 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "221650", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Canadian Cemetery, Dieppe", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Memorial Service will be held on 3 Sep 44 at the Cdn Cemetery located at MR 221650", + "source_page": 283 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "225673", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd junc 225673 (head of column assembly)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "head of coln at rd junc 225673, in the order detailed at Appx 'A'. Parade will move off from rd junc 225673 at 1430 hrs.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "238626", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd junc 238626", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "One way traffic only will be permitted on the circuit rd junc 238626 - St Aubin-sur-Scie - rd junc 225651.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "225651", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "rd junc 225651", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "One way traffic only will be permitted on the circuit rd junc 238626 - St Aubin-sur-Scie - rd junc 225651.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dieppe", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "March Past of 2 Cdn Inf Div, Dieppe - 3 Sep 44", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Rue Claude Groulard", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Reviewing Stand will be on the Rue Claude Groulard, opposite the bandstand in the Square Carnod.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "St Aubin-sur-Scie", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "One way traffic only will be permitted on the circuit rd junc 238626 - St Aubin-sur-Scie - rd junc 225651.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Boulevard Marechal Joffre", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "unit vehs will proceed North to Rue Claude Groulard, and East to Boulevard Marechal Joffre and thence South to areas allotted for embussing.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Rue Thiers", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "coln will proceed along Boulevard Marechal Joffre and Rue Thiers, thence along Arques-la Bataille road.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Arques-la-Bataille", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "thence along Arques-la Bataille road to unit re-embussing areas.", + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Looberghe", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Place name listed on advance party appendix cover page", + "source_page": 287 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135685", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Loon Plage", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Enroute from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)", + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "685960", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Antwerp", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Enroute from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)", + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "782933", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Bornbeek", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 C.I.B. H.Q.", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "two static days in Bornbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q.", + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1345", + "grid": "165715", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Looberghe", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39/28", + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 C.I.B. main HQ", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "travelled to 5 C.I.B. main HQ at Looberghe 1671 sheet 39/28", + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1800", + "grid": "785935", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Bornbeek", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 C.I.B. Tac H.Q.", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "meet Brigadier A.J. Caegils at 5 C.I.B. Tac H.Q. at Bornbeek 7893 by 1800 hrs", + "source_page": 288 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "645685", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Poelcappelle", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle 6468 was noticeably well kept", + "source_page": 288 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_appx_records.json b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_appx_records.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7388b6f --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_appx_records.json @@ -0,0 +1,6187 @@ +[ + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover page for War Diary of The Calgary Highlanders CA(O), 1 Sep 44 to 30 Sep 44", + "summary": "Cover and registry page for the War Diary of The Calgary Highlanders CA(O) covering 1 September to 30 September 1944. The document was received by War Diaries on 8 November 1944 and includes Appendices 1 through 15, with Appendix 15 held separately in an appendix jacket containing maps. Serial references Ser 1-7-2 and Appx 13-15 are noted.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 2 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "Appendix to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F.", + "date": "22 Nov 39", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit Office Filing System and Records — instructions for filing, correspondence, and field record-keeping", + "summary": "Boilerplate administrative instructions (appended to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F., 22 Nov 39) describing a standard military unit filing system using numbered categories and date-based reference codes, and directing units to maintain a log of all orders and messages received or sent during operations. Emphasises the historical value of contemporary records and instructs that originals be attached as appendices to the War Diary.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 4 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "List of File Titles — War Diary administrative classification scheme", + "summary": "This page contains the standard Canadian Army 'List of File Titles' (MFM 11A) used to classify war diary appendices and records into numbered categories covering Operations, Protection, Intelligence, Training, Organization, Personnel, Movements, Supplies, and Stores. It also includes the War Diary Jacket notice warning that extraction of appendices, maps, etc. is an offence under the Official Secrets Act.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 5 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Appendix Index to War Diary Sep 44 — list of appendices filed with the Calgary Highlanders war diary for September 1944", + "summary": "This page is the appendix index for the Calgary Highlanders War Diary for September 1944. It lists 15 numbered appendices including AFW 3008/9E, Part II Orders, Artillery Task Tables, Move Orders, Messages, Patrol Programme, Recommendation for Victoria Cross, Message from the C in C, The Glen, Daily News sheets, Allied Agents, Memorial Service 3 Sep 44, March Past at Dieppe, Advance Party 16-18 Sep 44, and Maps. Items marked with a tick are filed as originals.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 6 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3009E", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks for week ending 29 September 1944", + "summary": "Two-page Field Return of Other Ranks (Army Form W.3009E) for the week ending 29 Sep 44. Part A records War Establishment strengths across ranks including WOs, SNCOs, Corporals, and Privates. Part B notes ten other ranks attached from external units (3 C.S.C., R du C Rgt, 5 Aust Bul, and 5 Aust Rouses). Part D details specialists and tradesmen, identifying deficiencies in Cooks (2), M/Cyclists (5), and Signallers (1), among others.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "3 C.S.C.", + "R du C Rgt", + "5 Aust Bul", + "5 Aust Rouses" + ], + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks", + "summary": "A field return of other ranks form, largely illegible due to the page being photographed upside down and poor image quality. A handwritten annotation 'Toppf' (possibly a name or initialism) and a green checkmark are visible. No strength figures or dates can be extracted reliably.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 8 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "AF W.3009E", + "date": "28 Aug 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks — Parts A, B, C, D", + "summary": "Weekly field return of other ranks (Army Form W.3009E) for an illegible infantry unit, covering the week ending approximately 23 Aug 44 and despatched 28 Aug 44. Part A shows a total war-establishment strength of 519 against an actual strength of 514, with a surplus of 26 and reinforcement deficit of 64. Part D details surpluses and reinforcement requirements by trade and specialist category.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 e DC", + "R Rec dgs", + "5 Armd Alm", + "5 Dec" + ], + "source_page": 9 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks — Army Form W.3009E for week ending 16 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of other ranks for The Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 16 Sep 44. Total War Establishment (less 1st Rfts) strength is 817 against an actual strength of 736, with 15 surplus and 96 reinforcements required across all ranks. The return includes details of attached personnel, individuals whose return is requested, and a breakdown of specialist trades showing shortfalls particularly in signallers, corporals, and privates.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 C WC", + "Educ Arth" + ], + "source_page": 10 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "A.F.W.3009E", + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks for week ending 9 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return (Army Form W.3009E) for the Calgary Highlanders showing establishment versus actual strength of other ranks. Total War Establishment (less 1st Reinforcements) is 817 against an actual strength of 645, giving a surplus of 14 and a reinforcement deficit of 166. Part B lists attached personnel from other units; Part C requests return of three named individuals; Part D provides trade and specialist breakdown of surpluses and deficiencies.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 CDC", + "5 Bde", + "Vancouver" + ], + "source_page": 11 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "GHQ 2nd Echelon", + "Reinforcement Section GHQ 2nd Echelon" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Other Ranks — Army Form W.3009E for week ending 2 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly other-ranks strength return for the Calgary Highlanders (5 Canadian Infantry Brigade) for the week ending 2 Sep 44. Total strength counting against establishment is 498 against a WE of 817, leaving a deficit of 393 reinforcements required. Part C lists three individuals whose return to the unit is requested, and Parts A and D detail surpluses and reinforcement requirements by rank and trade.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 CDC", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "K Sigs" + ], + "source_page": 12 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — strength, joinings, quitings, and nominal roll", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders. Part A shows establishment vs. strength across ranks with some deficits noted. Part B records one officer joined (A/Capt R.C. Porter) and two quitted (Lieut W.B. Wills and Lieut A.J. Myers). Part D is a nominal roll of 37 officers present with the unit plus three attached personnel.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R C A P C", + "R C A M C", + "R G C S", + "2 C.D.C.", + "5 Bde", + "5 Aux Ser", + "R C O C S" + ], + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "29 Jan 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — Army Form W.3008 (Revised), week ending 29 Jan 44", + "summary": "A two-page Field Return of Officers (Army Form W.3008) covering the week ending 29 January 1944. Part A records officer strength against War Establishment: Majors 1, Captains 5, Lieutenants 14 (one surplus), and 2nd Lieutenants 17 (two in excess of WE). Part B lists one officer joined (Major Ro Panter) and three officers who quitted (Lieut M.B. Alame, Lieut J.J. Myles, Lieut A.A. Normand). Part D is a nominal roll of officers on strength, largely blank.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 14 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — weekly strength return", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders, covering strength, surplus or reinforcements required (Part A), nominal roll of officers (Part B — officers joining or quitting during the week), and a description of officers whose return to the unit is particularly requested (Part C). The document appears largely blank or incompletely filled in, with a stamp indicating the week ending approximately 19 Sep 1944.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)", + "date": "22 Aug 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 23 Aug 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 23 Aug 44. Part A shows a total War Establishment strength of 38 officers against an actual strength of 44, giving a surplus of 6. Part B lists officers joined (3 Majors, 1 Captain, 1 Lieutenant) and one Lieutenant quitted (Lt H.A. Thompson, wounded 15 Aug). Part D provides a nominal roll of 44 officers present with the unit plus three attached personnel.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highs", + "H.C.H.T.S.", + "H.C.A.H.H.", + "H.C.S.C.", + "S Bde", + "S Aux Ser" + ], + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calg Highrs", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 23 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for The Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 23 Sep 44. Part A shows a total WE of 38 officers against a strength of 44, giving a surplus of 6 (1 surplus Captain, 5 surplus Lieutenants). Part B records officers joined during the week (several Majors, a Captain, and a Lieutenant) and one Lieutenant (H.A. Thompson) who quit due to wounds on 15 Sep. The nominal roll (Part D) references an attached list.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Bde" + ], + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W. 3008", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 16 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders showing an establishment of 38 officers against a posted strength of 30, a deficit of 8. Four officers quit during the week due to wounds (8–11 Sep 44). A nominal roll of 30 officers present with the unit is included, together with six officers requested to return and four attached personnel.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.C.A.P.C.", + "R.C.A.M.C.", + "R.C.C.S.", + "2 CRC", + "5 Bde", + "5 Aux Serv" + ], + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W. 3008", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers — Week Ending 16 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 16 Sep 44. Strength shows 30 officers posted against an establishment of 38, with a deficit of 8. Four officers quitted during the week, all wounded between 8–11 Sep 44. Six officers are listed as particularly requested to return to the unit.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Bde" + ], + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calg Highrs", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 9 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for The Calgary Highlanders showing total posted strength of 35 officers against a war establishment of 38, with a deficit of 3 Majors. Two lieutenants (Podealuk and Sellar) joined during the week; four Majors (Stott, McKinnon, Fisher, Campbell) are requested to return. Part D lists 35 officers on strength plus attached personnel, signed by Robinson Mason and associated with 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calg Highrs", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R.C.A.M.C.", + "R.C.C.S.", + "2 CDC", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W. 3008", + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calg Highrs", + "to_units": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 9 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for The Calgary Highlanders showing a posted strength of 35 officers against an establishment of 38, with a deficit of 3 (in the rank of Major). Two lieutenants (Podeseluk and Millan) joined during the week on 1 Sep 44; three Majors and one Captain are listed in Part C as officers whose return to the unit is particularly requested.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "The Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calg Highrs", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 2 Sep 44", + "summary": "Officer strength return for the Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 2 September 1944. Total posted strength is 33 against an establishment of 38, with 5 reinforcements required. Four officers joined during the week and seven quitted (casualties and wounded). A nominal roll of 35 officers on strength plus attached personnel is included.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highrs", + "RCAPC", + "R.C.A.M.C.", + "R.C.C.S.", + "2 CDC", + "2 Sue.", + "5 Aux Serv." + ], + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": "Army Form W. 3008", + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Field Return of Officers for week ending 2 Sep 44", + "summary": "Weekly field return of officers for the Calgary Highlanders for the week ending 2 Sep 44. Establishment strength is 38 officers; posted strength is 33 (deficit of 5). Four officers joined during the week and eight quitted (including two killed in action, one wounded, and others). Part C requests return of four majors. Part D nominal roll references an attached list.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF SOS Task Table (Revised)", + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "time": "121400B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Fd Regt RCA", + "to_units": [ + "5 Bty", + "28 Bty", + "73 Bty", + "5 CIB", + "CO", + "Adjutant" + ], + "subject": "Revised DF SOS Task Table as of 121400B", + "summary": "Revised Defensive Fire and SOS task table from 5 Canadian Field Regiment RCA, listing 16 fire tasks (DF 30 through DF 54) with grid coordinates, heights, axes of fire, and assigned batteries. Tasks DF SOS 31, DF SOS 41, and DF SOS 53 are designated SOS tasks, assigned to 5 Bty, 73 Bty, and 28 Bty respectively.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Fd Regt RCA", + "5 Bty", + "28 Bty", + "73 Bty", + "5 CIB" + ], + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "O 12", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": "172205A", + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div", + "War Diary", + "File" + ], + "subject": "Amendment to DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 dated 27 Sep 44", + "summary": "This message amends DF/SOS Task Table No 35 (dated 27 Sep 44) by deleting DF(SOS) task 18 at grid 677704 26 and substituting it with grid 622704 26.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF Task Table No 35", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Corps", + "RA 1 Pol Armd Div" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 — cancels all previous DF task tables and lists 42 fire tasks with map references, heights, and axes.", + "summary": "This artillery fire task table issued by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div on 27 Sep 44 supersedes all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. It lists 42 defensive fire tasks (DF 1–29, DF 60–62, DF 70–71, DF 80–82, DF 1001–1005) with grid references, heights, and axes; tasks DF 1–4 were cancelled at Arnhem on 28 Sep at 1800 hrs. Regiments are ordered to engage all tasks within range under RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders authority and rates of fire.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Corps", + "RA 1 Pol Armd Div", + "2 Bty", + "14 Bty", + "26 Bty", + "6 Fd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-8", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "282030A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Amendment to DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 dated 27 Sep 44 — add 100 to each task number", + "summary": "This message instructs recipient units to add 100 to each task number in the DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 dated 27 Sep 44. It is classified SECRET and originated from 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade at 2030A on 28 September 1944.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment only — possibly a file/index reference to Calgary Highlanders dated 3 September", + "summary": "Page contains only the partial text '3. 9 Calg.' which appears to be a brief index or filing notation, possibly referencing the Calgary Highlanders on 3 September. Insufficient content for further extraction.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 28 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "ML 101–ML 173 / Table of Concs on Call", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "28 1000A", + "from_unit": "RGA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 AGRA", + "RA 1 Corps", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "CRA" + ], + "subject": "Table of Concentrations on Call in Support of 5 CIB, 28 Sep 44", + "summary": "Artillery concentration tasks ML 101 through ML 173 are listed with map references, heights, and axes for engagement in support of 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 28 Sep 44. All regiments are to be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear, but not before 28 1000A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RGA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 CIB", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 AGRA", + "RA 1 Corps", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "CRA" + ], + "source_page": 29 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF & DF(SOS) Task Table No 36", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 36 — artillery defensive fire tasks with map references, heights, axes, and battery assignments", + "summary": "Artillery defensive fire and SOS task table No 36 issued by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div dated 29 Sep 44. Lists 65 DF and DF(SOS) tasks (DF 101–DF 198) with 8-digit map references, heights in metres, axis bearings, and battery remarks. SOS tasks assigned to specific batteries including 2 and 14 Btys, 26 Bty, 5 Bty, One Bty 6 Fd, 28 and 73 Btys, and Two Btys 6 Fd.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "2 Bty", + "14 Bty", + "26 Bty", + "5 Bty", + "6 Fd", + "28 Bty", + "73 Bty" + ], + "source_page": 30 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main", + "RA 1 BRIT Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "DF and DF/SOS Task Table — notes and distribution page (cancels all previous DF and DF/SOS task tables).", + "summary": "This is page 2 of a DF/SOS task table issued by BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div. It cancels all previous DF and DF/SOS task tables, instructs regiments to be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear, and specifies that authority and rates of fire are per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. The distribution list covers field regiments, infantry brigades, divisional HQ, and attached British corps/divisional artillery.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "1 BRIT Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 31 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "DF & DF(SOS) Task Table No 37", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "1430", + "from_unit": "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "DF and DF(SOS) fire task table No 37 listing defensive fire tasks with map references, heights, axes and battery allocations.", + "summary": "Artillery defensive fire (DF) and defensive fire SOS task table No 37 issued by RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div on 30 Sep 44. Lists approximately 60 DF and DF(SOS) tasks (numbered DF 101–198 and DF 1043–1105) with map grid references, heights in metres, and axis bearings. Several SOS tasks are allocated to specific batteries of 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, and 6 Cdn Fd Regt.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 32 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "68 Med Regt RA", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Brit Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "Notes and distribution list for a DF/DF(SOS) Task Table — cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables and renumbers tasks DF 1043–1047 to DF 1143–1147 effective 011200A", + "summary": "This page contains administrative notes accompanying a DF Task Table issued by HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div. It cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables, directs regiments to engage all tasks on which guns can bear, references standing orders for authority and rates of fire, and renumbers DF tasks 1043–1047 as 1143–1147 effective from 011200A. A distribution list covering field regiments, infantry brigades, and higher formations is included.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "68 Med Regt RA", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "G 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RA 1 Brit Corps", + "RA 49 Inf Div", + "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 33 + }, + { + "page_type": "arty_table", + "document_id": "Amendment No 1 to FOA 2 Cdn Inf Div Task Table No 11", + "date": "1 Oct 44", + "time": "1800", + "from_unit": "G/2 MFA / 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "RD Med Regt RA", + "75 Med Regt AA", + "6 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Cdn Recce Regt (14GM)", + "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "HQ 1 Brit Corps", + "HQ 43 Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "Amendment No 1 to FOA 2 Cdn Inf Div Task Table No 11 dated 30 Sep 44", + "summary": "Amends 2 Cdn Inf Div artillery task table No 11 (dated 30 Sep 44) by cancelling several DF and DF(SOS) tasks and adding new DF and DF(SOS) tasks with grid references, bearings, and unit responsibilities including 4, 5, and 6 Field Regiments and one medium regiment.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Fd Regt", + "6 Fd Regt", + "4 Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "RD Med Regt RA", + "75 Med Regt AA", + "2 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Cdn Recce Regt", + "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "HQ 1 Brit Corps", + "HQ 43 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 34 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Appx 4", + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Tactical formation diagram issued in conjunction with 5 Bde Mov Order No 4 dated 1 Sep 44", + "summary": "A tactical formation diagram (Appendix 4) showing the march order for 5 Brigade units. The formation lists R de M at the front, followed by Calgary Highlanders, a triangle symbol (possibly brigade HQ), S, LAA, RHC with tanks, S, Field Regiment, with TS, AMB, and FD COY at the rear.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R de M", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "LAA", + "RHC", + "Fd REGT", + "5 Bde" + ], + "source_page": 35 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "TRACE PART I", + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "APIS 2 CDN INF DIV", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Air photo intelligence trace showing beach defences and terrain features as at 1 Sep 44", + "summary": "A map trace derived from air reconnaissance photos as at 1 Sep 44, referencing GSGS 4040 sheets 39e, 28, 29, and 40, produced by APIS 2 Cdn Inf Div. The trace annotates beach defences including MG casemates, wire, minefields, combat shelter pits, partially flooded areas, target positions on clay spurs, and road clearance status.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "APIS 2 CDN INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 36 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "TRACE PART II", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace Part II — sketch diagram showing enemy strong points, MG and concrete casemates, mines, flooded areas, and road conditions.", + "summary": "A sketch map or tactical trace (Part II) indicating enemy strong points with machine guns and concrete casemates, mined areas, flooded terrain on multiple axes, main roads reported clear, and notation that no cover is available. Contour or grid values of 40+80 and 90+90 are marked.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 37 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "5 Cdn Inf [Bde Mov Order] No. 5", + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Movement order for 5 Cdn Inf Bde units to move by road on 2 Sep 44", + "summary": "Movement order No. 5 dated 1 Sep 44 directing 5 Cdn Inf Bde units to embuss on unit transport and move on 2 Sep 44. Serial order is: Carrier Screen RHC (0700), Unit Recce Parties (0705), RHC (0900), Calgary Highlanders (0925), HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde (0945), R de Mais (1000), 18 Cdn Fd Amb (1020). Unit recce parties to RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at road junction 279670 at 0730 hrs. Signed by Major R.G. Slater, BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "Calg Highrs", + "R de Mais", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 38 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Trace R to 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 5", + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Trace R — route diagram showing SP and DP for 5 Cdn Inf Bde Movement Order No 5", + "summary": "A sketch map/trace accompanying 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Movement Order No 5 dated 1 September 1944, showing a route from SP (grid 286543) to DP (grid 268655) on map sheets 9E11 and 9D15 at 1/50,000 scale.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 39 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary page — possibly a cover sheet or separator related to absence/SDR records", + "summary": "Page contains only fragmentary text referencing Calgary Highlanders, 'SDR', 'Absence', and the notation 'C25 25'. Insufficient content to determine document purpose or extract meaningful data.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 40 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 6", + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Calg Highrs", + "Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "28 Cdn Fd Bty", + "one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R H C", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl", + "HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty", + "R de Mais", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "Br pl" + ], + "subject": "Movement order for 5 Cdn Inf Bde serial move dated 5 Sep 44 to staging area at MONTREUIL-SUR-MER.", + "summary": "Orders the movement of 5 Cdn Inf Bde and attached units on 5 Sep 44 via Route CLUB through GREGES to a first staging area at MONTREUIL-SUR-MER (grid 7624), with a start point at rd junc 309693 and dispersal point at X rds 743208. Units are serially sequenced by time past SP, with Calgary Highlanders leading at 2330 hours with 140 vehicles including A Coy Tor Scots heavy mortars.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "28 Cdn Fd Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R H C", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "HQ 20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "HQ D Coy Tor Scots", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "R de Mais", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "source_page": 41 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde (B M R. G. Slater, Major)", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "D Coy Tor Scots (MG)", + "A Coy Tor Scots" + ], + "subject": "Movement order notes for concentration at MONTREUIL-SUR-MER with instructions on recce parties, route discipline, supporting arms under command, and harbouring arrangements.", + "summary": "This document sets out administrative and tactical notes for a brigade move to the concentration area at MONTREUIL-SUR-MER. It assigns supporting arms (anti-tank, machine gun, and field ambulance elements) under command of each infantry battalion, with A Coy Tor Scots (heavy mortars) less two platoons specifically under command of Calgary Highlanders. Units are instructed to prepare for rapid onward movement, maintain traffic discipline, and detail officer patrols to ride the column.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "Tor Scots (MG)", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "D Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 42 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "2DS/10-2", + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "time": "061500B", + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "List D", + "2 Cdn Corps (Rear)", + "AA & QMG 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "DACMO" + ], + "subject": "DMA move and ammunition replenishment instructions for 6/7 Sep 44", + "summary": "This document notifies that the 2 Cdn Inf Div Dumping and Maintenance Area (DMA) will move to an area shown on trace after 2 Cdn Inf Div Group troops cross the Somme River, with timing unpredictable. Regardless of DMA move timing, ammunition points (APs) will open at 061500B in present RCASC areas as per the trace. Unit B echelons are required to replenish their respective A echelons at their locations night 6/7 Sep 44.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "DACMO", + "27th Field", + "RCASC", + "RCEME" + ], + "source_page": 43 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier label — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only the abbreviated unit name 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), likely a file cover, tab, or separator page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 44 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "MOV TABLE 2 CDN INF DIV", + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "2 Cdn A Tk Regt", + "3 Cdn LAA Regt", + "Y Svy Tp", + "21 Cdn FDS", + "13 Cdn Fd Hyg Sec", + "TOR SCOT (MG)", + "1 Cdn Fd Pk Coy", + "Bailey Br Pl RCASC", + "Main HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "A Flt 660 Air OP Sqn", + "Rear HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "HQ Tp Carrying Coy" + ], + "subject": "Movement table for 2 Cdn Inf Div, specifying serial order, vehicle counts, and head/tail times past SP and Dis P for all formations and units.", + "summary": "This movement table orders a divisional road move for 2 Cdn Inf Div along a route shown on a Route Card, with SP at grid 307693 and Dis P at road fork 735121. Units are listed in 18 serials with scheduled times past the SP beginning at 2030 and concluding at 1415 the following day. Special remarks note that div bridge platoon vehicles and Bailey bridge platoon RCASC are to be fitted into the column in the ABBEVILLE area, and HQ Tp Carrying Coy is to fit into 4 Bde area in the concentration area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "4 Cdn Fd Regt", + "6 Cdn Fd Regt", + "2 Cdn A Tk Regt", + "3 Cdn LAA Regt", + "Y Svy Tp", + "21 Cdn FDS", + "13 Cdn Fd Hyg Sec", + "TOR SCOT (MG)", + "1 Cdn Fd Pk Coy", + "Bailey Br Pl RCASC", + "Main HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "A Flt 660 Air OP Sqn", + "Rear HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "HQ Tp Carrying Coy", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 45 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": null, + "date": "6 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Route Card for Advance — 2 Cdn Inf Div, Club Route from BU UP", + "summary": "Route card dated 6 Sep 44 for the advance of 2 Cdn Inf Div along 'Club Route from BU UP', referencing 1/100,000 sheets 9D, 1, 5, 6. The route proceeds from Dieppe through a series of named waypoints and road junctions northeastward, bypassing Bourbourg, to a destination area at grid 2381.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 46 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Single grid reference or number only", + "summary": "Page contains only the number or grid reference '313695' with no other context, headings, or narrative.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 47 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 7", + "date": "6 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Calg Highrs", + "Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "28 Cdn Fd Bty", + "one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R H C", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty", + "R de Mais", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Movement order governing road march order, routes, timings and vehicle densities for 5 Cdn Inf Bde serials.", + "summary": "Movement Order No 7 for 5 Cdn Inf Bde, dated 6 Sep 44, details the march table for twelve serials moving via SORRUS and cross-roads 737232 to SP at rd junc 761232. Calgary Highlanders lead as serial 1 with 140 vehicles, passing SP at H-hour, with subsequent serials following at timed intervals up to H+195. Route is marked and manned by Pro at 40 VTM and 18 MPH with normal halts.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "28 Cdn Fd Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R H C", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "D Coy Tor Scots (MG)", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "R de Mais", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "source_page": 48 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "D Coy Tor Scots (MG)", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "subject": "Movement notes — traffic control, route discipline, and H-hour notification for unit move to Start Point", + "summary": "This document sets out administrative and traffic-control instructions for a forthcoming brigade move. Units are ordered to keep clear of roads until their scheduled move to the Start Point, despatch a despatch rider to Brigade HQ, and send recce parties to RV with the Brigade SC at H minus 30. An officer is to ride at the rear of each unit column to prevent by-passing or overtaking of convoys. H-hour and destination are to be communicated separately.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "D Coy Tor Scots", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 49 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "2ES/10-2", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "List 'D'", + "Q 2 Cdn Corps Rear", + "Q(Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main" + ], + "subject": "2 Cdn Inf Div DMA — movement to new area commencing PM 19 Sep 44", + "summary": "Orders the 2 Cdn Inf Div Divisional Maintenance Area (DMA) to move to a new area on map sheets 23 and 33 (KEILDRECHT–ANTWERP, 1/50000), commencing PM 19 Sep 44 with completion estimated by 201200A. Supplies are to be drawn from respective RCASC Coy locations in the new area from 211500A, and ammunition and petrol will be available from 201500A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCASC", + "RCEME", + "ORD", + "RCA", + "2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "source_page": 50 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": null, + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "time": "0800A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "Inf Bns", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Notes on recce parties and movement — continuation of movement order", + "summary": "Continuation notes covering recce party procedures: parties to clear boundary SP by 180800A, follow route card, contact COs at Chateau 744929 on arrival. Infantry battalions to include two 40mm LAA guns. H-Hour for move is 0800A 18 Sep 44. Message GO-3 of 161400B is cancelled. Annotated note by Maj RG Slater advises route cards were unavailable and to follow the same route as the previous day, approved by GOC 2 Cdn Inf Div.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "RHC", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 51 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 3", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "Calg Highrs", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "20 Cdn Ark Bty" + ], + "subject": "Movement order for 5 Cdn Inf Bde units from current areas to new areas, date of move 18 Sep 44.", + "summary": "Orders the movement of 5 Cdn Inf Bde units on 17–18 Sep 44 via Bourbourgville–Looberghe route toward Antwerp, marked by 2 Cdn Inf Div arrows. Preliminary moves on 17 Sep include RHC to Reysselberg, 5 Cdn Fd Regt to area R170, Calgary Highlanders (plus one pl A Coy Tor Scots) from Loon Plage to area 1867–1967, and one tp 20 Cdn Ark Bty following 5 Cdn Fd Regt. All moves are contingent on relief by 4 SS Bde before 172000A. Notes cover route, time synchronization, and meal arrangements.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R H C", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "Calg Highrs", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "20 Cdn Ark Bty", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 SS Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 52 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "March Table (C) No. 3", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "one pl A Coy TSR", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "March Table (C) — serial order and timing for units passing SP on brigade move", + "summary": "This march table assigns ten serials to units of 5 Cdn Inf Bde and attached troops, specifying their start areas, routes via road junctions, vehicle numbers, and scheduled times past the start point (SP). Calgary Highlanders are serial 7, moving from area 1967 via rd junc 212657 with 100 vehicles, passing SP head at H+80 and tail at H+100, including 10 TCVs and 2×40mm LAA guns. The move is timed to concentrate units in a designated area by the evening of 17 Sep 44.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "R de Mais", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "R H C", + "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "Tor Scot", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "15 Cdn LAA Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 53 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Trace X", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace 'X' issued in conjunction with Movement Order No. 1", + "summary": "A map trace (Trace 'X') issued alongside Movement Order No. 1 by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade, dated 26 September 1944. The trace depicts grid references and features including a Start Point (SP), a Concentration Area (CONC AREA), and a Dispersal Point (DP), with associated grid values.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 54 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "C11", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace of Report Lines — 2 Cdn Inf Div, 26 Sep 44, Sheet 3, 1:100,000", + "summary": "A map trace showing named report lines (ROSE, DAISY, VIOLET, LILLY, PANSY, ROGGERS, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY, TONY, GEORGE, FIELD, BENNY) used by 2 Canadian Infantry Division, dated 26 September 1944. The trace is classified SECRET and is sheet 3 of the series at 1:100,000 scale.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 55 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Sheet 1", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Corps", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Proposed Movement Routes — 2 Cdn Corps", + "summary": "A map trace (Sheet 1 of at least 2) showing proposed movement routes for 2 Canadian Corps, referencing Belgium and N.E. France 1/250,000 map sheets 1 and 2. Three named routes are indicated: CLUB, DIAMOND, and HEART.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "source_page": 56 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "Sheet 2", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace or diagram sheet labelled 'Sheet 2' with symbolic grid/position markers (Club, Diamond, Heart) and alpha notations", + "summary": "A schematic trace or disposition diagram (Sheet 2) showing symbolic position markers labelled CLUB, DIAMOND, and HEART with associated X and circle notations, possibly indicating company or platoon positions. Reference '60/1 Alphas' appears at top left.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 57 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "2 Cdn Corps", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Mount Routes and Bays — 2 Cdn Corps", + "summary": "A sketch map or trace (classified SECRET) showing mount routes and bays for 2 Canadian Corps, referencing 1/100,000 scale maps of Belgium and Northern France, sheets 9D, 10, and 5. Named features or routes include CLUB, BIRMONDAING, and HEART.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "source_page": 58 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "time": "012400B", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP as of 012400B — enemy situation, own troop locations, and First Cdn Army situation report", + "summary": "A secret situation report covering the period to 012400B reporting no enemy opposition with only small numbers of stragglers. Provides grid locations for all units of 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes and their HQs. Appended is a First Cdn Army SITREP as of 011530B covering positions of 4 Cdn Armd Div, Polish Armd Div, 3 Cdn Inf Div, 51 (H) Inf Div, Belgian Bde, and US Army corps, with 2 Cdn Inf Div concentrated in the DIEPPE area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS QF C", + "S SASK R", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "Polish Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "51 (H) Inf Div", + "Belgian Bde", + "3 US Army", + "12 US Corps", + "20 US Corps", + "5 US Corps", + "19 US Corps", + "11 Armd Div" + ], + "source_page": 60 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map trace or sketch — possibly labelled 'Calg Highrs' (Calgary Highlanders)", + "summary": "Page appears to be a map trace or sketch diagram associated with the Calgary Highlanders. Minimal text is legible beyond what appears to be an abbreviated unit name.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 61 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": "2 Oct 44", + "time": "020720B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for the night of 2 October 1944", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for the night beginning 0122 hrs: southerly winds 4-7 mph increasing to SSE 12-18 mph, slight intermittent rain, cloud cover rising to 8-10/10 at 2000-3000 feet lowering to 1000-2000 feet, visibility 4-8 miles deteriorating to 1-2 miles during rain, outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 62 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": "020700B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Extracts from First Cdn Army ops summary period to 302400B and ISUM to 010100B", + "summary": "Operational summary covering US, British, and Canadian Army advances including 4 Cdn Armd Div progress toward Buchy, 3 Cdn Inf Div fighting near Neufchatel, and 11 Brit Armd Div securing Amiens and Flixcourt. Intelligence summary includes enemy unit identifications by PW, gun emplacement locations, V-1 sites and assembly plant, and warnings of mines, anti-tank ditches, demolitions and roadblocks on the northern axis of advance.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "8 US Corps", + "12 US Corps", + "20 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "5 US Corps", + "19 US Corps", + "2 Brit Army", + "30 Corps", + "12 Corps", + "First Cdn Army", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "1 Polish Armd Div", + "11 Brit Armd Div", + "331 Engr Bn", + "331 Inf Div", + "346 Engr Bn", + "346 Inf Div", + "3 SS PGR", + "2 SS Pz Div Das Reich", + "116 Pz Div", + "711 Inf Div", + "731 GR", + "1054 GR", + "1053 GR", + "85 Inf Div", + "559 GR", + "2 Pz Div", + "16 Arty Regt", + "16 GAF", + "125 PGR", + "1 Flak A3lt Regt", + "878 GR", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "GSI Hq 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 63 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2 / ISUM No 45", + "date": "5 Nov 44", + "time": "050800B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 45 — Intelligence summary covering enemy identifications, PW totals, recce reports, and suspected fly-bomb sites as of 042100B", + "summary": "Intelligence summary (ISUM No 45) from 5 Cdn Inf Bde dated 5 Nov 44, reporting enemy unit identifications including HQ Coy 630 OST Bn, 276 Flak Abt, 984 Flak Abt, 272 Fusilier Bn (272 Inf Div), and 245 Fd Ersatz Bn (245 Inf Div), all described as stragglers. PW reports link 630 OST Bn to 744 GR (711 Inf Div) and 245 Fd Ersatz Bn to 955 GR (245 Inf Div). Recce reports note few enemy in the triangle LE CRIEL–ST SAENS–DIEPPE except occasional stragglers in woods, and suspected fly-bomb sites along the River Vienne squares 1557, 1556, 1553 and wood square 1655. Total PW through div cage 031800–041800B: 2 officers, 75 ORs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "630 OST Bn", + "276 Flak Abt", + "984 Flak Abt", + "272 Fusilier Bn", + "272 Inf Div", + "245 Fd Ersatz Bn", + "245 Inf Div", + "744 GR", + "711 Inf Div", + "955 GR" + ], + "source_page": 64 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Calgary Highlanders General Order No. 2", + "summary": "Page contains only a cover or header sheet identifying the document as Calgary Highlanders General Order 2. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 65 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "time": "051530B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "GO/SECRET SITREP up to 041400B based on PHANTOM reports", + "summary": "A secret situation report from 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade to its units, covering Allied movements as of 4 September 1944. Reports include Guards Armoured Division entering Brussels and moving to Louvain, various British divisions (11 Armd, 7 Armd, 50 Inf, 15 Scottish, 49 Inf) in contact or on the move, and 2 Canadian Corps units including Polish Armoured Division crossing La Canche near Hesdin, 3 Cdn Inf Div reaching Montreuil, and 4 Cdn Armd Div in reserve at Abbeville. An ultimatum to surrender (presumably to a German garrison) was refused.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "GDS ARMD DIV", + "11 ARMD DIV", + "29 ARMD BDE", + "159 INF BDE", + "7 ARMD DIV", + "50 INF DIV", + "69 INF BDE", + "4/7 DG", + "61 RECCE REGT", + "8 ARMD BDE", + "15 (S) DIV", + "44 INF BDE", + "46 INF BDE", + "227 INF BDE", + "2 CDN CORPS", + "POLISH ARMD DIV", + "24 POLISH ARMD REGT", + "2 POLISH ARMD REGT", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "7 CDN RECCE REGT", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "51 (H) DIV", + "49 INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 66 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "time": "092000B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP as of 091100B and 091200B covering Allied army positions and own-troop movements toward Dunkerque and Ostende", + "summary": "Two SITREPs are relayed: the first (as of 091100B) covers US, British, and Canadian army positions including 1st Polish Armoured Division near Thielt and 4 Cdn Armd Div west of Bruges; the second (as of 091200B) details enemy holding Dunkerque with outposts at Bergues and Loon Plage, while 4 Cdn Inf Bde occupied Ostende, Calgary Highlanders reached Loon Plage (1380), RHC advanced on Bergues with leading elements at 218765, and R de Mais held Bourbourgville.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "12 US CORPS", + "20 US CORPS", + "5 US CORPS", + "30 US DIV", + "19 US CORPS", + "2 BRIT ARMY", + "7 ARMD DIV", + "53 DIV", + "15 INF DIV", + "30 CORPS", + "1ST POLISH ARMD DIV", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOTS", + "18 CDN ARMD REGT", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "FUS MR", + "3 SASK R" + ], + "source_page": 68 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "time": "100955B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE HQ", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "C SQN 8 RECCE", + "5 FLD REGT RCA", + "A COY TOR SCOTS" + ], + "subject": "Situation report as of 092400B — enemy and own troops positions in the OSTEND–DUNKERQUE area", + "summary": "Reports scattered enemy pockets of up to 500 infantry, marines and coast defence troops between Ostend and Dunkerque with unconfirmed artillery and infantry positions at various grid references. Own troops: Calgary Highlanders established at Loon Plage (1380) patrolling to 157811 under spasmodic shellfire; R de Mais at Bourgville patrolling East and North to 1778; RHC at crossroads 218766 and 211771, both heavily shelled and mortared. Other 4 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde dispositions and formation locations also given.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE HQ", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "8 RECCE", + "5 FLD REGT RCA", + "TOR SCOTS", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "RHLI", + "R REGT OF C", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "S SASK R", + "CAMERONS", + "FUS MR", + "TOR SCOT", + "7 CDN RECCE REGT", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "14CH", + "4 CDN FLD REGT", + "5 CDN FLD REGT", + "6 CDN FLD REGT" + ], + "source_page": 69 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier label — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only the abbreviated unit name 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), likely a file cover label or section divider with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 70 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "time": "100600B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD R", + "C SQ 8 RECCE", + "A COY TOR SCOTS" + ], + "subject": "Situation report based on information received up to 100600B", + "summary": "Situation report covering Allied operations across multiple fronts: Polish armoured division facing strong enemy resistance; Canadian, British, US, and other Allied formations securing bridgeheads, coastal towns, and crossings including BLANKENBERGHE, OSTEND, ANTWERP, LIEGE, and the R. MOSELLE. Within 5 CDN INF BDE, CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON-PLAGE 1380 with nothing to report, R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE was shelled from DUNKERQUE direction, CAMERONS OF C occupied LA PANNE and destroyed an enemy coastal gun, 3 SASK R occupied NIEUPORT and reported a heavy enemy position at 4794, and TOR SCOTS (MG) were relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT at GRAVELINES.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD R", + "C SQ 8 RECCE", + "TOR SCOTS", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "Reg Rifle Regt", + "US 12 CORPS", + "US 30 CORPS", + "5 US DIV", + "7 US ARMD DIV", + "15 US CORPS", + "7 US CORPS", + "2 BRIT ARMY", + "GUARDS ARMD DIV", + "11 ARMD DIV", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOTS", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "3 SASK R", + "7 CDN RECCE REGT" + ], + "source_page": 71 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page with handwritten name notation", + "summary": "Page contains only a circled number '8' and two handwritten name entries 'J.R. Hepfer' and 'Calg Hepfer', likely a signature or label page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 72 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": null, + "time": "100825B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "S RECCE", + "5 FLD BTY RCA" + ], + "subject": "Defensive information from reliable civilian source — DUNKERQUE area road conditions, inundations, obstacles, minefields, and enemy positions", + "summary": "A RESTRICTED intelligence message from 5 Cdn Inf Bde forwarding civilian-sourced information about the DUNKERQUE area, dated approximately early September. The message details which roads are impassable, inundated but passable, or clear; locations of bridges believed destroyed or mined; anti-tank obstacles, ditches, and guns; blockhouses including a large one at grid 23859350 and a main Mil HQ at 243841; a heavily fortified area with artillery; and mined roads in the western outskirts of the port.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "S RECCE", + "5 FLD BTY RCA" + ], + "source_page": 73 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier label page — 4 Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "This page contains only the unit identifier '4 Calg Highrs', likely a cover or separator page for the Calgary Highlanders war diary file.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 74 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Situation report on unit dispositions around Bergues and Loon-Plage area", + "summary": "Message from Calgary Highlanders reports R de Mais relieving A Squadron 8 Cdn Recce Regt south and east of Bergues along a general line of grid references. A Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt placed in mobile reserve under 6 Cdn Inf Bde. 33R assault on strong enemy position at 480943 was unsuccessful the previous night; company positions and FMR positions noted. C of C established on 39 grid line from 380885 to the coast, with loans noted to 4 Bde and 6 Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "33R", + "Fus M R", + "4 Bde", + "6 Bde" + ], + "source_page": 75 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or divider page for Calgary Highlanders appendix or section 3-4", + "summary": "A cover or tab page bearing the unit name 'Calg Heights' (Calgary Highlanders), a document or section reference 'G04', and a page marker '3-4', with an initialled stamp. Likely a divider or folder label for an appendix section.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 76 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "time": "111340B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 49 — Intelligence summary on Dunkerque garrison, defences, and enemy positions to 102300B", + "summary": "Intelligence summary reporting on a PW from 18 Marine Kraftfahr Abteilung who estimates 5000 troops and 500 civilians remain in Dunkerque, with Vice Admiral Frisius possibly commanding defences. Additional PW and civilian source reports detail enemy HQ locations, naval artillery units, troop positions along canals, and mined roads in the Dunkerque sector.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "18 MKA", + "204 Naval Arty Unit" + ], + "source_page": 78 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier page or cover sheet for Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only the unit designation '14 Calg Highrs.' with no other content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 79 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "11 Oct 44", + "time": "111400B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)" + ], + "subject": "Situation report as of 102400B covering enemy positions, bridge demolitions, and disposition of 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde units in the Ostend–Dunkerque coastal sector.", + "summary": "Enemy has blown bridges at 8312 and 8513 and is holding the east bank of the canal with AA guns in ground role and field pieces; strong points remain at 5095, 5196, and 478943. Own troops of 4 Cdn Inf Bde are advancing on crossings and clearing areas around Ostend and Westende-Bains; 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports no change; 6 Cdn Inf Bde units are positioned around squares 3888–3988 with patrols cutting roads near Oost-Dunkerke, and 8 Cdn Recce Regt is screening south of Bergues.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Camerons of C", + "Fus MR", + "3 Sask R", + "Tor Scot (MG)", + "14CH" + ], + "source_page": 80 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace fragment showing 'Calg Heights' with a 15' notation", + "summary": "A partial trace or sketch map fragment containing minimal text: a measurement or contour notation of '15'' and the label 'Calg Heights', likely indicating a position or feature associated with the Calgary Highlanders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 81 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "12 Nov 44", + "time": "1615B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP based on information to 111600B covering multiple Allied army corps operations", + "summary": "A secret situation report from 5 Cdn Inf Bde dated 12 Nov 44, summarising Allied operations as of 111600B across 1 Brit Corps (Le Havre), Ninth US Army (Brest), Third US Army (Moselle), First US Army (Luxembourg/Germany frontier area), Second Brit Army (Meuse-Escaut canal bridgehead), and First Cdn Army (Ghent, Bruges, and 2 Cdn Inf Div/4 Cdn Armd Div sectors). Also includes excerpts from 2 Cdn Inf Div SITREP as of 111700B covering Essex Scots, 18 Armd Car Regt, and 4 Cdn Inf Div unit positions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "1 BRIT CORPS", + "51 DIV", + "49 DIV", + "NINTH US ARMY", + "8 US CORPS", + "THIRD US ARMY", + "15 US CORPS", + "2 FRENCH ARMD DIV", + "79 US INF DIV", + "12 US CORPS", + "20 US CORPS", + "23 US INF DIV", + "FIRST US ARMY", + "5 US CORPS", + "5 US ARMD DIV", + "28 US INF DIV", + "7 US CORPS", + "19 US CORPS", + "SECOND BRIT ARMY", + "GDS ARMD DIV", + "FIRST CDN ARMY", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "3 POL INF BDE", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "7 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN INF BDE", + "9 CDN INF BDE", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "ESSEX SCOTS", + "18 ARMD CAR REGT", + "R REGT C", + "22 CDN ARMD REGT", + "28 CDN ARMD REGT", + "LINE & WELLD REGT", + "ALG R", + "29 CDN ARMD RECCE REGT", + "21 CDN ARMD REGT", + "POLISH ARMD DIV" + ], + "source_page": 82 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "ISUM No. 50", + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "time": "112400B", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "SITREP as of 112400B and ISUM No. 50 to 112200B covering enemy and own troop dispositions in 5 Cdn Inf Bde and adjacent areas.", + "summary": "SITREP as of 112400B reports enemy shelling in RHC area, artillery guns located at 353335 and south of 345874, MG positions at 350857 and BRAY-DUNE-PLAGES, and enemy LAA guns used in ground role. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde less ESSEX SCOT relieved 4 Cdn Armd Div west/SW of BRUGES; R de Mais with two coys in new positions; CALG HIGHRS no change in location with fighting patrols to clear enemy posts east of ANCIEN CANAL. ISUM No. 50 notes 130 PW (including 36 Algerians, 32 Germans) through cages; captured document dated 4 Sep 44 outlines enemy withdrawal arrangements; gun emplacements camouflaged as wooden houses reported at 165802–170802. Flash message notes LA HAVRE garrison commander surrendered at 121130B.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Essex Scot", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn A Tk Regt", + "Tor Scot (MG)", + "HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "1240 Army Coastal Arty Regt" + ], + "source_page": 83 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Handwritten numerical tally possibly relating to battalion sub-unit counts or vehicle/equipment allocation", + "summary": "A handwritten page bearing what appear to be numerical tallies against sub-unit designations (HQ, A, B, C, D companies, Support, RP) and reference to 'Casg Hughes G.O.2'. Figures range from 8 to 41. Purpose and exact date are unclear; possibly a rough strength or equipment count.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 84 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "time": "100845B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Ammunition expenditure restrictions due to transport shortfall", + "summary": "HQ 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade notifies subordinate units that withdrawal of second and third line transport to other formations has reduced 2 CDN INF DIV ammunition holdings to first line only. Effective 100001B, 25-pounder expenditure is capped at 25 rounds per gun per day and 4.2-inch mortar at 10 rounds per mortar per day, without reference to G. Formations are to advise units under command accordingly.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "2 CDN INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 85 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "time": "122800B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "8 RECCE", + "5 CDN FD" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 121200B — enemy situation around Bruges, Leopold Canal, Dunkerque, and own troops dispositions", + "summary": "Enemy evacuated Bruges during the night and withdrew northeast to the Leopold Canal line; strong points at 520965 and 480943 surrendered. Calgary Highlanders patrolling line of ANCIEN CANAL 1483–1778; Camerons of C held up at Bray-Dunes-Plage; Fusiliers Mont-Royal probing enemy positions toward Ghyvelde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "8 RECCE", + "5 CDN FD", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "S SASK R", + "TOR SCOT", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "18 CDN ARMD C REGT", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "FUS MR" + ], + "source_page": 87 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Col 22", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Column 22 reference marker or index page", + "summary": "Page contains only a column reference marker 'Col 22' and a circled zero symbol, with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 88 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "time": "130730B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "8 RECCE REGT", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 51 — identifications and prisoner of war information to 121730B", + "summary": "ISUM No 51 reports the surrender of 7 Troop, 2 Battery, 1240 Coastal Artillery Regiment at WESTENDE PLAGE (525966) on 12 Sep, with Major G. VON GUNDELL surrendering due to lack of communications and loss of OPs; 6 Battery at LA PANNE BAINS (390901) was overrun 11 Sep, yielding a total of 8 officers and 308 ORs including 150 reformed stragglers. Additionally, bridges at BRUGES (857009 and 857988) were reported intact and in enemy use, and one PW from 3 Coy, 149 Field Ersatz Battalion was captured at 362853, with his company of 45 reportedly defending GHYVELDE.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "8 RECCE REGT", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "1240 Coastal Artillery Regiment", + "149 FD ERSATZ BN" + ], + "source_page": 89 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "13 Oct 44", + "time": "131010B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT", + "8 RECCE" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "24-hour weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde. Conditions include easterly winds 4–12 mph, cloud cover increasing from 1–6/10 to 7–10/10, visibility ranging from 550–1000 yards in valleys up to 2–6 miles, no precipitation expected, and temperatures between 42 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT", + "8 RECCE" + ], + "source_page": 91 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or section divider page with unit identifier and page/reference numbers", + "summary": "This page appears to be a cover, divider, or administrative label page for the Calgary Highlanders war diary, containing only the unit name 'Calg Highrs', the number '603', the number '18', and a circled '2'. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 92 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "time": "131105B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "CALG HIGHRS", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "5 FD REG", + "8 RECCE REGT", + "A COY TOR SCOT" + ], + "subject": "Intelligence situation report based on information received up to 130500B", + "summary": "Sitrep covering Allied operations across multiple fronts as of 130500B 13 Sep 44. US Army forces advancing in France and Germany, British and Canadian forces consolidating around Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, and the Channel ports. 5 CDN Inf Bde details include RHC attack on Spycker, R de Mais screening Bergues, Calgary Highlanders occupying points 142837 and 146835 during the night with pt 150831 still held by enemy.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "5 FD REG", + "8 RECCE REGT", + "TOR SCOT", + "15 US CORPS", + "12 US CORPS", + "20 US CORPS", + "5 US ARMD DIV", + "7 US CORPS", + "19 US CORPS", + "2 BRIT ARMY", + "30 CORPS", + "12 CORPS", + "FIRST CDN ARMY", + "1 BRIT CORPS", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "10 POL ARMD BDE", + "3 POL INF BDE", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "9 CDN INF BDE", + "7 CDN INF BDE", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "18 MANITOBA ARMD C REGT", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "S SASK R", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "FUS MR", + "TOR SCOT (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 93 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Trace or sketch map relating to Calgary Highlanders position", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map page (page 19 of an appendix) associated with the Calgary Highlanders, bearing reference G04. Minimal text content; likely a map or disposition diagram.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 94 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "15 Oct 44", + "time": "152230B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAI", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "C SQN 6 RECCE REGT", + "A COY TOR SCOT" + ], + "subject": "Intelligence summary No. 52 — enemy prisoner of war identifications and information on DUNKIRK garrison", + "summary": "Reports details of 316 prisoners captured on 12 Oct 44 at WEJENDE PLAGE, identifying personnel from multiple German artillery, infantry, and flak units. Includes intelligence on enemy artillery dispositions inside DUNKIRK, noting bunker-mounted guns capable of firing inland, and the collapse of a pocket near NIEUPORT-RAINS resulting in further surrenders. Indicates German determination to hold DUNKIRK despite disruption to planned artillery withdrawals.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAI", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "6 RECCE REGT", + "TOR SCOT", + "2 BTY 1240 ARTY CD REGT", + "1240 ARTY CD REGT", + "1242 ARTY REGT", + "128 G R 48 INF DIV", + "745 GR 712 INF DIV", + "1042 GR 226 INF DIV", + "1040 GR 226 INF DIV", + "716 LT FLAK UNIT", + "149 FD ERSATZ BN", + "9 FORTRESS COY" + ], + "source_page": 95 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G06", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page 35 of a document associated with Calgary Highlanders, reference G06", + "summary": "This page appears to be a cover or index page fragment bearing the number 35, unit name Calgary Highlanders, and document reference G06. No further content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 96 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-8", + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "time": "132315B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)" + ], + "subject": "Situation report to 131200B covering enemy and own troops in 5 Cdn Inf Bde area", + "summary": "Sitrep to 131200B reports over 200 PW captured at grid 4894, enemy strong points at GHYVELDE and BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE, and enemy fortress remaining in BERGUES. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde Gp moving SW of BERGUES; 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp no change; 6 Cdn Inf Bde units including Fus MR east of GHYVELDE and Cameron Highlanders of Canada with two companies astride crossroads 346873 and two companies in area 3688, with those latter two being relieved by S Sask R before Cam of C attacks BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE from the south. Eight Cdn Recce Regt squadrons reverting to regimental command; three targets attacked by Typhoons during the morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Cameron Highlanders of Canada", + "S Sask R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 97 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "time": "141230B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP — situation report covering US Army, First Canadian Army, and 1 British Corps operations", + "summary": "A secret situation report from 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade dated 14 September 1944 summarising Allied progress: US Corps advances across the Moselle and into Germany near Trier and Aachen; Polish armoured and infantry brigades advancing NE of Ghent; 4 Canadian Armoured Division reaching the Leopold Canal; 5 CIB units including RHC withdrawing to Bourbourgville area, R de Mais containing Bergues from the west, and Calgary Highlanders attacking an enemy position at 149831 at 2300 hrs; 6 CIB and 1 British Corps dispositions also described.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "XV US Corps", + "XII US Corps", + "XX US Corps", + "V US Corps", + "VII US Corps", + "XIX US Corps", + "First Canadian Army", + "10 POL Armd Bde", + "3 POL Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "4 Cdn Armd Bde", + "21 CDN Armd Regt", + "22 CDN Armd Regt", + "28 CDN Armd Regt", + "Lake Superior Regiment (M)", + "10 CDN Inf Bde", + "4 CDN Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scots", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "6 CDN Inf Bde", + "FUS MR", + "CAM OF C", + "3 SASK R", + "8 CDN Recce Regt", + "1 Brit Corps", + "51 Div", + "4 SS Bde", + "49 Div" + ], + "source_page": 99 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G-01", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or label page for Calgary Highlanders document G-01", + "summary": "A cover or label page bearing the unit name 'Calg Heights' (Calgary Highlanders), a document reference 'G-01', the number 13, and an oval stamp or symbol containing initials. No substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 100 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "15 Sep 44", + "time": "150830B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "8 RECCE" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP to 142400B — situation report covering enemy activity, own troop dispositions and operations, and weather forecast for 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde areas", + "summary": "A situation report (SITREP) to 142400B covering intermittent enemy shelling and illuminating flares in 5 and 6 Cdn Inf Bde areas, with garrisons at Bergues, Bray-Dunes Plage, and Ghyvelde unchanged. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde crossing canal at 309782 and 300777 to occupy bridgehead; RHLI attacking Bergues from east at 150430B; R de Mais mopping up until relieved by 8 Cdn Recce Regt at 151200B; SAR attacking Bray-Dunes Plage with early progress; Calg Highrs and RHC no change. Main HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div at 278674, Rear HQ at 269673. Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs also included.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "SAR", + "TOR SCOT (MG)", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "Camerons of W C", + "S SASK R" + ], + "source_page": 101 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment or cover sheet referencing Calgary Highlanders, number 601", + "summary": "A near-blank page fragment containing only 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), the number 601, and a circled numeral 2. Likely a cover sheet, index tab, or page separator with insufficient content for further extraction.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 102 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "15 Sep 44", + "time": "152300B", + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "7 CDN FD COY", + "A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation report covering information up to 142400B", + "summary": "Secret sitrep summarising Allied operations up to 142400B and unit dispositions up to 151900B. Covers advances by 3rd US Army, 1st US Army, and 2nd British Army including SIEGFRIED LINE penetration near Aachen and MAASTRICHT fighting. Canadian formations reported: 4 Cdn Armd Div, 3 Cdn Inf Div patrolling, 2 Cdn Inf Div unit locations, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde operations including 3 SASK R clearing BRAY-DUNES PLAGE; 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports no change.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "3rd US Army", + "15 US Corps", + "12 US Corps", + "20 US Corps", + "First US Army", + "5 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "18 US Corps", + "Second Army", + "8 Corps", + "80 Corps", + "12 Corps", + "12 Pol Armd Bde", + "3 Pol Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "4 Cdn Armd Bde", + "10 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLJ", + "Essex Scot", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Sask R", + "Camerons of C", + "Fus MR", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "14 CH", + "Tor Scot (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 103 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO4", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or label page for Calgary Highlanders document GO4", + "summary": "A sparse page containing only the unit name 'Calg Highrs', a document identifier 'G04', and the number '46 2'. Likely a cover or separator sheet for a General Order or similar document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 104 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": null, + "time": "152215B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2300 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 2215B on the 15th, covering a 24-hour period from 2300 hrs. Forecast details wind from SSW 8–12 mph shifting WSW then WNW, cloud cover 7–10/10 lowering overnight, visibility 6–12 miles deteriorating to 2000–4000 yards locally, local showers expected at night and the following day, with temperature range 52–67°F.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 105 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO3", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Calgary Highlanders document reference GO3", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial header or cover sheet reference: unit designation 'Calg Highs', document identifier 'GO3', and the number 451. No further content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 106 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "2 D3(G)/5-3", + "date": "15 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div (G3)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map supply policy and conservation instructions", + "summary": "This document notifies formations under 2 Cdn Inf Div of a critical shortage of printed maps across First Cdn Army due to the speed of the Allied advance. It outlines a new restricted scale of map issue at 1/250,000 and 1/100,000 (max 1000 copies per sheet), confirms that 1/50,000 scale maps will not be printed for Holland and Germany, and directs all ranks to conserve maps carefully, returning obsolete copies rather than destroying them.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "First Cdn Army" + ], + "source_page": 107 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 3", + "date": "15 Sep 44", + "time": "151620B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "C S N 8 RECCE" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 151200B — enemy situation and own troop positions in Bergues–Furnes Canal area", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1200B 15 Sep 44 noting no enemy opposition from Bergues to the Furnes Canal crossing between grid lines 29–31, a counter-attack at 1030 hrs broken up with 32 POW taken from 96 and 53 Gren Ersatz Regts. Own troops of 4 Cdn Inf Bde advancing across Furnes Canal at Galgenoeck; RHLI withdrawn to 294756 after cancelled night attack on Bergues; 6 Cdn Inf Bde units (Camerons of C and 3 Sask R) holding positions north of Bergues; no change for FUS MR, 8 Cdn Recce Regt (CH), or Tor Scot (MG).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "8 CDN RECCE", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "3 SASK R", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "TOR SCOT", + "96 GREN ERSATZ REGT", + "53 GREN ERSATZ REGT" + ], + "source_page": 108 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": null, + "time": "150500B", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "GO 3 — Secret situation report covering information received up to 150500B", + "summary": "Situation report summarising Allied progress: 2 French Corps occupied Dijon; 5 US Corps crossed German frontier NE of Luxembourg; 7 US Corps captured Eupen and crossed frontier at Kalterherberg; 2nd British Army regrouping. Polish and Canadian armoured divisions engaged in heavy fighting along canal lines. Within 2 Cdn Inf Div, R Regt C has two companies across the canal, RHLI attack on Bergues held up, Essex Scot south of canal; 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports no change; 6 Cdn Inf Bde units advancing northward.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "2 French Corps", + "5 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "7th US Army", + "2nd Brit Army", + "1 Polish Armd Div", + "2 Pol Armd Regt", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "S Sask R", + "Camerons of C", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "Tor Scot (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 110 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": "161030B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A COY TOR SCOT" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP as of 152400B", + "summary": "Situation report covering enemy activity (shelling, mortaring, 20mm AA fire) across the front including BERGUES and BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE areas. Details positions of 4 CDN INF BDE (withdrawn south of BERGUES-FURNES CANAL), 5 and 6 CDN INF BDE, 8 CDN RECCE REGT, and allied formations including US Army breaching the SIEGFRIED LINE, 1 POL ARMD DIV crossing the Dutch border, and 4 CDN ARMD DIV establishing a bridgehead over the CANAL DE DERIVATION DE LYS. PW identified from 149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 INF DIV and 226 FUS BN 226 INF DIV.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "TOR SCOT", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "3 SASK R", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH)", + "5 US ARMD DIV", + "7 US CORPS", + "4 US ARMD DIV", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "LINC & WELLD R", + "4 CDN ARMD BDE", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "18 CDN ARMD C REGT", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "149 FD ERSATZ BN", + "49 INF DIV", + "226 FUS BN", + "226 INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 112 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or divider page bearing unit identifier", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number ('11') and the unit name 'CALG HIGHRS.' — likely a section divider or cover sheet with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 113 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": "162135B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2100 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde covering 24 hours from 2100 hrs. Conditions include westerly winds 4–7 mph easing overnight, cloud cover 0–3/10 at night increasing to 2–6/10 later, visibility 2–6 miles improving to 6–12 miles in the morning, with no precipitation expected.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "source_page": 114 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page containing only a name reference 'Coby Hughes' and notation '(9) 28'.", + "summary": "Page contains only a brief notation '(9) 28' and the name 'Coby Hughes'. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 115 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "16 Oct 44", + "time": "161300B", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN INF FD REGT", + "7 CDN FD COY", + "A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep as of 161200B — enemy withdrawal and own troops situation on Div front", + "summary": "Enemy showing general signs of withdrawal from outpost positions into the Fortress of DUNKERQUE; 119 additional PW surrendered to FMR bringing their total to 239, and enemy withdrew from BERGUES which was entered by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) around 1100 hrs. Calgary Highlanders occupied MARDICK 1583 with enemy having withdrawn, otherwise NTR. 4 Cdn Inf Bde commenced move at 0730 hrs to area ANTWERP, relieved by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH); 6 Cdn Inf Bde units conducting patrols west to regain contact with the enemy.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Inf Fd Regt", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "FMR", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH)", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Camerons of C", + "33R" + ], + "source_page": 116 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or separator page bearing unit name 'Calg Hughes' and the notation '+8'.", + "summary": "This page appears to be a cover sheet or divider for the Calgary Highlanders war diary file, containing only the unit name abbreviation 'Calg Hughes' and the number '+8', with no operational content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 117 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "172230A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 A/TK BTY", + "7 CDN FD COY", + "A COY TOR SCOT", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report (Sitrep) based on information received up to 171700A", + "summary": "Secret sitrep covering operations on 17 Sep 44. Reports 3 Cdn Inf Div making good progress attacking Boulogne, with various units advancing on coastal fortifications; 1 Polish Armoured Division clearing enemy areas around St Nicholas, Huslt, and Axel; 4 Cdn Armoured Division completing a canal crossing and clearing to a line from Kerisleer to Lambeke to Oostescloo; and 2 Cdn Inf Div finding no confirmation of enemy evacuation from Dunkerque by sea, with patrols meeting strong resistance and air attacks on the Dunkerque fortress.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 A/TK Bty", + "7 Cdn Fd Coy", + "A Coy Tor Scot", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "NSR", + "R de Chaud", + "QOR", + "3DG", + "NN3H", + "1 POL Armd Div", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "107 AA Bde" + ], + "source_page": 118 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch or trace relating to Calgary Highlanders position", + "summary": "A map trace or sketch diagram associated with the Calgary Highlanders, referenced as page 28, with a notation 'Calg Heights' and a figure of 6.05.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 119 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": "172130A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde covering 24 hours from 2000 hrs. Forecast includes wind NNE 1-3 mph overnight turning NW 4-7 mph in afternoon, variable cloud with low cloud at 2500-3000 ft in afternoon, visibility 2-6 miles deteriorating to 200-550 yards inland in the morning then improving, and no precipitation expected.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 120 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders, page 604.", + "summary": "Page contains minimal text: a number '29', the unit abbreviation 'Calg Hughes', and the number '604'. Likely a cover sheet, tab, or index reference with no extractable operational content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 121 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 3", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": "171640A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A COY TOR SCOT" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 171200A — enemy positions, road obstacles, and own troops dispositions in the DUNKERQUE/CALAIS/FORT MARDICK area", + "summary": "Reports unconfirmed evacuation of DUNKERQUE and/or CALAIS based on naval convoy sightings off OSTENDE. Identifies enemy MG and infantry positions at 331862, heavy fire from FORT VAILIERES 259792, mined roads, and enemy positions around FORT MARDICK with specific grid references. Provides dispositions for 4 CDN INF BDE (RHLI, ESSEX SCOT, R REGT C) around ANTWERP and 5 CDN INF BDE active patrolling at FORT MARDICK, with FUS MR patrols contacting enemy and 8 CDN RECCE REGT patrolling north of BERGUES.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "TOR SCOT", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "R REGT C", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "S SASK R", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH)" + ], + "source_page": 122 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 01", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G 01", + "summary": "A sparse page bearing only the unit name 'Calg Highs', a document reference 'G 01', and the number sequence '1 2'. Likely a cover sheet or separator page for a Calgary Highlanders appendix or sub-document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 125 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": "171245A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Comd 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 171200A — enemy perimeter, unit locations and patrol activity around Dunkirk", + "summary": "Enemy has withdrawn to a smaller defensive perimeter around Dunkirk with little shelling or mortaring. Bergues was evacuated 161000B with booby traps found; MG positions remain east of Dunkirk. Calgary Highlanders reported active patrolling overnight 16/17 Sep establishing enemy new FDL along grid line 18. A note from GII 2 Cdn Inf Div indicates enemy may be evacuating Dunkirk by sea and GOC ordered strong fighting patrols to attempt entry into Dunkirk.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "8 Recce", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "433 Bde", + "5 C I B", + "HQ 5 C I B" + ], + "source_page": 126 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": "161915A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "C-LC HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0300 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade for 24 hours from 0300 hrs: northeasterly winds 2–5 mph, low cloud 5–10/10 at 2300 ft, poor visibility initially (500–1000 yards in local fog) improving to 2–3 miles in morning and 5–12 miles in afternoon, slight intermittent drizzle at first then no precipitation.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "C-LC HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 127 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "Calg Hughes" + ], + "subject": "Fragmentary routing or cover note addressed to Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "A minimal fragment showing only a circled number '2' and an addressee line 'to Calg Hughes'. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 128 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "time": "182035A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BT", + "17 CDN LA BTY", + "One PL 'A' COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation report based on information received up to 171800A", + "summary": "A 'Most Secret' sitrep covering Allied operations as of 171800A, reporting on Ninth US Army fighting at Brest, Third US Army advances in France, First Canadian Army clearing operations between Ghent and the Scheldt, and 2 Canadian Corps activity including Polish Armoured Division patrolling, 3 and 4 Canadian Infantry Division operations around Boulogne and the Leopold Canal, and 2 Canadian Infantry Division activities including an ultimatum to Dunkerque and moves toward Antwerp. Also reports enemy flooding of area 6999 near Antwerp by blowing a lock at 618050.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BT", + "17 CDN LA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "Ninth US Army", + "8 Corps", + "Third Army", + "15 Corps", + "2 French Armd Div", + "79 Div", + "12 Corps", + "35 Div", + "80 Div", + "20 Corps", + "7 Armd Div", + "5 Corps", + "26 Div", + "4 Div", + "7 Corps", + "9 Div", + "1 Div", + "19 Corps", + "30 Div", + "First Cdn Army", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "1 POL Armd Div", + "2 Cdn POL Armd Regt", + "1 POL Inf Bn", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "N RNHEN R", + "RHONE R", + "R de BAUD", + "ROR", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "JAGO HIGHRS", + "HNS", + "HLI of C", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde GP", + "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14GH)", + "4 IN Bde", + "48 Commando", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 REGT C" + ], + "source_page": 129 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page annotation only — '8 Coy 1/kgs', page 3", + "summary": "This page contains only a brief handwritten or typed annotation referencing '8 Coy 1/kgs' and a page number. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 130 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "OO 5-ADRNCT", + "date": "19 Nov 44", + "time": "192015A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Amendment to intercorps boundary between 2 CDN CORPS and 12 CORPS, effective 201000A", + "summary": "Defines a revised intercorps boundary between 2 CDN CORPS and 12 CORPS effective 20 Nov 44 at 1000A, specifying road junctions, canal lines, and river features. 2 CDN CORPS is granted running rights on a specified road route. 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility for the sector up to the new boundary by 201000A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "2 CDN CORPS", + "12 CORPS", + "2 CDN INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 131 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 05", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document G 05", + "summary": "Sparse page containing only a reference number '41 ②', a unit name 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), and a document identifier 'G 05'. Likely a cover sheet, file divider, or index card.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 132 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "19 Nov 44", + "time": "191820A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade issued weather forecast GO 4 at 1820A on 19 November 1944. Conditions for tonight from 1900 hrs: wind calm, occasionally easterly 1–3 mph, no low cloud, visibility 300–500 yards. Tomorrow forecast: 10 sorties fair in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 133 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO4", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or separator page for Calgary Highlanders General Order 4", + "summary": "A cover or title page associated with Calgary Highlanders document GO4, bearing page number 32.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 134 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "AG 10", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "191400A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "18 Cdn Fd Amk", + "5 Fd Regt", + "17 LAA Bty", + "20 A TK Bty", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "7 Cdn Fd (W)" + ], + "subject": "SECRET message — PW Cage location at grid 742901", + "summary": "A secret message from 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade dated 191400A, distributed to all units of the brigade group, providing the grid reference 742901 for a PW Cage.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "18 Cdn Fd Amk", + "5 Fd Regt", + "17 LAA Bty", + "20 A TK Bty", + "A Coy Tor Scots", + "7 Cdn Fd (W)" + ], + "source_page": 135 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "191615A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "One Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 191200A — enemy activity and own troop dispositions around Albert Canal", + "summary": "Situation report as of 191200A noting enemy sensitivity to Allied patrols on the north bank of the Albert Canal, with strong enemy pockets at Merxem (7098) and Eecheren (6803), and approximately 100 enemy digging in at area 6602. Own troops: RHLI established an OP at church in Oorderen (6403); one company of R de Mais relieved 2 Cdn Fd Coy at ME factory (72960); 6 Cdn Inf Bde Gp moving to new area; Tor Scot (MG) less A Coy under command 3 Cdn Inf Div east of Calais.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "2 Cdn Fd Coy", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde Gp", + "3 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 137 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map trace or sketch labelled 'Calg Heights' with reference number 24", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map associated with the Calgary Highlanders, labelled 'Calg Heights' and numbered 24. Minimal text content present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 138 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "192225A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN Atk BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "SITREP based on information up to 190900A", + "summary": "Situation report covering enemy positions at Arnhem and surrounding area, Allied airborne operations (1 Air Landing Bde, 82nd and 101st US Airborne, Guards Armd Div), capture of Brest, US Army advances near Belfort and penetration of the Siegfried Line, and Canadian operations including 3 CDN INF DIV activity around Boulogne and Cap Gris Nez, 1 POL ARMD DIV forward positions, 2 CDN INF DIV dispositions including relief of RHLI by Essex Scot and RHLI by R de Mais, and 8 CDN RECCE REGT taking over area south of canal from 7 ARMD DIV. All field regiments reverted to CRA command from 191500A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN Atk BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD REGT", + "1 AIR LANDING BDE", + "GDS ARMD DIV", + "101 US AIRBORNE DIV", + "82 AIRBORNE DIV", + "12 BRIT CORPS", + "7 US ARMY", + "3 US ARMY", + "1 US ARMY", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "7 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN INF BDE", + "9 CDN INF BDE", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "RHLI", + "R REGT C", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "7 ARMD DIV", + "TOR SCOT (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 139 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO7", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page referencing Calgary Highlanders document GO7", + "summary": "A sparse page containing only a page number (45), a circled number (4), the unit name Calgary Highlanders, and a document reference GO7. Likely a cover sheet or file index tab.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 140 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "191315A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP based on information received up to 190200A", + "summary": "Situation report as of 190200A covering Allied operations around Boulogne, the Liane River, and the airborne corridor through Holland. Reports on Guards Armoured Division contact with 101 US Airborne at Zeelst, 82 US Airborne holding bridges on the Waal, and 1 British Airborne Division at Arnhem; notes enemy activity across the canal in 5 Cdn Inf Bde area and a single enemy aircraft bombing and strafing the brigade area overnight with no casualties.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "GDS ARMD DIV", + "101 US AIRBORNE DIV", + "82 US AIRBORNE DIV", + "1 BRIT AIRBORNE DIV", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C" + ], + "source_page": 141 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "19 Sep 44", + "time": "190815A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL 'A' COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 FD AMB CDN" + ], + "subject": "SITREP as of 182400A — enemy activity, own troop locations, and command changes in 5 CDN INF BDE area east of Antwerp.", + "summary": "General Order 1 (Secret) reports enemy shelling and air bombing of the 5 CDN INF BDE area, sniping from north of the canal, and unconfirmed MAQUIS reports of enemy troops across the canal. It records regrouping of 4 and 6 CDN INF BDEs under new command arrangements, and gives locations of major HQs, field regiments, and infantry battalions including Calgary Highlanders at grid 757944.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "TOR SCOT (MG)", + "18 FD AMB CDN", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "4 SS BDE", + "2 CDN CORPS", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "4 CDN FD REGT", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT" + ], + "source_page": 143 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 01", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G 01, item 5", + "summary": "A sparse cover or separator page referencing Calgary Highlanders document G 01, numbered item 5. Contains no narrative or operational content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 144 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover page or label fragment for Calgary Highlanders document", + "summary": "Page contains only the text '36 Calg Highrs', which appears to be a cover sheet, label, or document identifier fragment with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 146 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-8", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "202000A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 20 Sep 44 from 2000 hrs for 24 hours", + "summary": "Weather forecast for the battle area covering 20-21 Sep 44: wind WNW 1-3 mph at night increasing to 8-12 mph, no rain expected, low cloud at 2000-2500 feet with 2-6/10 coverage occasionally 4-8/10, visibility 2-6 miles deteriorating locally to 1000-2000 yards overnight then improving to 6-12 miles by morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 147 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or label page for Calgary Highlanders document 35", + "summary": "This page appears to be a cover sheet or label bearing only the text '35 Colg Highs', likely indicating document or appendix number 35 associated with the Calgary Highlanders.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 148 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 6", + "date": "20 Oct 44", + "time": "201830A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL \"A\" COY TOR SCOT", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 55 — Intelligence summary covering enemy dispositions, movements, artillery, and miscellaneous information in the Antwerp sector to 192325A.", + "summary": "Intelligence summary No 55 reports enemy forces holding the Antwerp to Hasselt sector lightly with elements of 719 Inf Div and various Kampfgruppen, with Dutch SS troops reportedly withdrawing northward. Enemy artillery frequently moves guns and has shelled the airfield at 7192 and the Antwerp area; fighter-bombers also active. Some indications of a gradual general enemy withdrawal northward, with preparations to demolish dykes near Frederick and strong resistance on the left flank toward the south bank of the West Schelde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOT", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "719 Inf Div", + "743 GR", + "723 GR", + "88 NEDERLAND PG DIV", + "DUTCH SS", + "KGP GAHN", + "KGP BEIDEL", + "51 flieger trg unit", + "KGP TOHL", + "981 P GR", + "3 CDN INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 149 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "201445A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN A TK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 201200A", + "summary": "Situation report to 201200A on 20 Sep 44. Enemy: patrols report no change in enemy positions. Own troops: 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes NTR. 8 Cdn Recce Regt completed takeover from 11 Hussars (7 Armd Div) of area from division right boundary to stream at 778963, south of Albert Canal, by 200800A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN A TK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "11 HUSSARS", + "7 ARMD DIV" + ], + "source_page": 151 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page referencing Calgary Highlanders document G04", + "summary": "A minimal page containing only the unit name 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders) and document reference 'G04', along with the number 23. Likely a cover sheet or tab page for appendix G04.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 152 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "1315A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast 1100–1700 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast for the period 1100–1700 hrs, issued as General Order 2 by 5 Cdn Inf Bde on 30th at 1315A. Conditions forecast: light variable winds 4–7 mph, cloud 0–3/10 at 2500–3000 ft increasing to 4–8/10 and occasionally 7–10/10 at 1200–2000 ft, visibility 2–6 miles improving to 6–12 miles, light showers locally in the afternoon, no operations forecast in the morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 153 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO-2", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "General Order No. 2 — Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover or title page for General Order No. 2 issued by the Calgary Highlanders. No further content is present on this page.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 154 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "201045A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "One Pl 'A' Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "SECRET situation report based on information up to 200500A", + "summary": "Situation report covering operations by Guards Armoured Division and 82 US Airborne at Nijmegen bridge, 1 British Airborne at Arnhem, 4 Canadian Armoured Division units clearing the canal line, 3 Canadian Infantry Division establishing a bridgehead over the R. Laine, Polish Armoured Division attacking Hulst and Axel in preparation for an assault on Terneuzen, and 2 Canadian Infantry Division patrols reporting no change in enemy dispositions along the canal. The 8 Canadian Recce Regt (14CH) is taking over the canal line from 11 Hussars.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "Guards Armoured Division", + "82 US Airborne Division", + "1 British Airborne Division", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada", + "Algonquin Regiment", + "22 Cdn Armd Regt", + "28 Cdn Armd Regt", + "29 Cdn Armd Recce Regt", + "21 Cdn Armd Regt", + "Lake Superior Regiment (Motor)", + "Lincoln and Welland Regiment", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "Highland Light Infantry of Canada", + "Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders", + "North Shore Regiment", + "Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG)", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Polish Armoured Division", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "11 Hussars", + "7 Armd Div" + ], + "source_page": 155 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "20 Sep 44", + "time": "200845A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Greg Highns", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "30 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "One Pl 'A' Coy The Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Situation report as of 192400A", + "summary": "Secret sitrep covering enemy activity (shelling, tank sightings, and infantry movement) and own troop dispositions as of midnight 19 Sep 44. Records inter-unit relief movements east of the canal, 6 Cdn Inf Bde's completion of move south of Antwerp, patrol activity in 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bde areas, and a change in inter-brigade boundary effective 192330A.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "8 Cdn Fd Regt", + "30 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "The Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "RHI", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "Fus MR", + "Cameron of C", + "S Sask R" + ], + "source_page": 157 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "212025A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN Atk BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP based on information up to 211700A", + "summary": "Situation report covering Allied operations across multiple fronts as of 211700A on 21 Sep 44. Reports include US Army corps activity with armour and infantry advances and counter-attacks, British Second Army crossings of the L'Escaut Canal and Rhine at Nijmegen, and First Canadian Army operations including 2 Cdn Inf Div patrolling along the Albert Canal, fighting at Boulogne, and advances by 4 Cdn Armd Div and 1 Pol Armd Div northeast of Ghent. 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports NTR.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN Atk BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "First US Army", + "5 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "19 US Corps", + "Second British Army", + "8 Corps", + "11 Armd Div", + "30 Corps", + "Gds Armd Div", + "53(W) Inf Div", + "First CDN Army", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHLI", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "3 Cdn Div", + "8 Cdn Bde", + "9 Cdn Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "LINC AND WELLD R", + "Alg R", + "A and SH of C", + "29 Armd Regt", + "1 POL Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Armd Bde" + ], + "source_page": 159 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary page — content largely illegible", + "summary": "Page 160 contains only fragmentary legible text referencing '1 Pl - A Cop Tor Scots' and 'G 06'; the remainder is too faint to transcribe. Likely a patrol programme or administrative document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Toronto Scottish" + ], + "source_page": 160 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO V", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "212345A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHQ R de Main", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "1 Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "19 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Intelligence report (Item No 57) — PW identifications and enemy dispositions around Janthoven, Meriem, Schooten sector, 21 Sep 44.", + "summary": "Intelligence summary based on PW interrogation identifying elements of 404 Landssichustren Bn with one company of 30-40 men at grid 827956 and remainder at 830947; two or three companies reportedly arriving at Janthoven (6695) from Lillo on 4 Sep. Also reports on Kampfgruppe Schilling (strength approx 4 companies, bn str, composed of elements of 559 GR 531 Inf Div and 149 Fd Ersatz Bn 49 Inf Div), their task to push back Allied advance elements over the canal, their current positions, LMG locations, and a partially demolished bridge at 839985. Additional requirement for shellreps to enable effective counter-battery fire.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "19 Cdn Fd Amb", + "404 Landssichustren Bn", + "KGP Schilling", + "559 GR 531 Inf Div", + "149 Fd Ersatz Bn 49 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 161 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": "G 07", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Disposition or sketch trace relating to 1 Platoon, A Company, Toronto Scottish", + "summary": "A sparse trace or diagram page referencing 1 Platoon, A Company of the Toronto Scottish, labelled G 07. Minimal text content suggesting a map, sketch, or disposition diagram rather than a narrative document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Toronto Scottish", + "A Company" + ], + "source_page": 162 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "212245A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "1 Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 57 — intelligence summary to 211530A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary covering identifications of enemy units including 484 Blandesschuetzen Bn (1 coy at 827936, strength 30-40, with remainder at 830947) and KGP Schilling (fighting patrol 80 strong, night 20/21 Sep at 690992, believed battalion strength composed of former personnel of 559 GR 331 Inf Div and 149 Fd Ersatz Bn 49 Inf Div). Enemy reported digging in at 782961 and now at 795953, with LMGs at 805948, 808947, 809946; bridge at 689985 partially demolished. Requirement issued for complete shellreps to support counter-battery fire.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "484 Blandesschuetzen Bn", + "KGP Schilling", + "559 GR 331 Inf Div", + "149 Fd Ersatz Bn 49 Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 163 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders, page/form number 607", + "summary": "A brief page containing only a page or reference number (32), the unit name Calgary Highlanders, and a number (607). Likely a cover sheet, index entry, or file reference page with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 164 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "211445A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL \"A\" COY TORSCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation report as at 211200A — enemy and own troops activity north of Albert Canal", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1200A on 21 Sep 44. Enemy MG posts and guns remain active north of the Albert Canal; at 0700A enemy attacked RHLI positions at Wilmarsdonck with approximately two platoons but were repulsed and a PW was taken identifying 434 B Battalion. Own troops of 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bde are conducting contact and standing patrols covering junctions and canal crossings; an 8 Cdn Recce Regt patrol crossed the Albert Canal to wood at 822939, captured one PW from an MG post but was forced to withdraw under fire with casualties.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "RHLI", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "source_page": 165 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial label or cover sheet fragment — 'Colg Hughes' with number 14", + "summary": "Page contains only fragmentary text: the number '14' and the words 'Colg Hughes', likely a partial label or section divider. Insufficient content to determine document purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 166 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": "211330A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation report based on information up to 201800A — operations across multiple Canadian and Allied formations.", + "summary": "A SECRET situation report covering the period to 202359A, summarising Allied progress including 4 Cdn Armd Div capturing SELZAETE, 1 Brit Airborne Div fighting west of ARNHEM, and detailed activity across 2 and 3 Cdn Inf Divs. For 5 Cdn Inf Bde, RHC patrol was unable to cross the ALBERT CANAL. Enemy attacks on ESSEX SCOT and CORDEREN were repulsed, and heavy shelling and mortaring occurred in the 4 and 5 Cdn Inf Bde areas during the evening.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "82 Airborne Div", + "1 Brit Airborne Div", + "53 Div", + "71 Bde", + "160 Bde", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "N Shore R", + "R de Chaud", + "QOR of C", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "HLI of C", + "3D&G Highrs", + "NNS Highrs", + "7 Cdn Recce Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "Essex Scot", + "RHLI", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 167 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page with only a page number and unit abbreviation", + "summary": "This page contains only the number '13' and the abbreviation 'Calg Hi' (Calgary Highlanders). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 168 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit identifier page fragment", + "summary": "Page contains only the unit identifier '16 Calg Highrs' with no further content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 170 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "220815A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade issues a 24-hour weather forecast valid from 0700 hrs. Wind variable at 4–7 mph becoming easterly; fog and low cloud clearing through the morning to 0–3/10 in the afternoon; visibility improving from 50–550 yards in the morning to 6 miles in the afternoon before deteriorating later; no rain expected.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 171 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment of text only — 'Ody Major' with numeral 6", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial fragment ('6 Ody Major') with no determinable context, date, or structured content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 172 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "22 Oct 44", + "time": "221030A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL \"A\" COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation report based on information up to 212400A", + "summary": "Sitrep covering enemy activity including ongoing mortaring, shelling, and sniping from MERXEM, and a suspected floating mine explosion at an outer lock. Own troops: 4 CDN INF BDE RHLI withdrawing from OORDEREN by night; WHITE BDE withdrawn from WILMARSDONCK into RHLI positions; Calgary Highlanders and RHC exchanged positions in situ; 6 CDN INF BDE nothing to report.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "RHLI", + "WHITE BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE" + ], + "source_page": 173 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch or trace annotated with unit designation 'Coly Hgts' and number '8'", + "summary": "A map, sketch, or trace page bearing the notation 'Coly Hgts' (Calgary Highlanders) and the number 8. No further text is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 174 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "221145A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "One Pl 'A' Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 58 — intelligence summary covering enemy dispositions, strengths, tasks, and order of battle in the OORDEREN / ANTWERP area to 212300A.", + "summary": "ISUM No 58 reports PW intelligence on 744 GR (711 Inf Div) dispositions near OORDEREN and CAPPELLEN, indicating approximately 350 all ranks across two battalions with no anti-tank weapons or heavy MGs. PW information details enemy task to retake OORDEREN and penetrate the harbour, demolition preparations at locks 618052, and enemy artillery positions around SCHILDE and MASSENHOVEN. Inter-army boundary between 15 Army (west) and First Para Army (east) is noted along a general line through THE HAGUE–DORDRECHT–BREDA–ANTWERP.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "711 Inf Div", + "744 GR", + "731 GR", + "2 Bn 744 GR", + "15 Army", + "First Para Army" + ], + "source_page": 175 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "221640A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 221200A — enemy and own troops situation on 5 Cdn Inf Bde front", + "summary": "Reports enemy PW intelligence indicating two battalions (est. 500 each) of 743 GR, 719 Div north of the Albert Canal; MERXEM still held by enemy with heavy shelling and mortaring in the bridgehead area. Calgary Highlanders established a shallow bridgehead across the Albert Canal (grids 7796-7696-7597) at 0600 hrs with three companies on the north side, suffering heavy mortar and shell fire impeding bridge construction at 769967. R de Mais concentrated at area 7496 with carrier screen, and C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt relieved R de Mais along the Albert Canal from grids 70 to 74.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "RHLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "R REGT C", + "719 DIV" + ], + "source_page": 177 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G 04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page fragment for Calgary Highlanders document G 04", + "summary": "Partial page containing only a page number (16), unit name (Calgary Highlanders), and document reference (G 04). Insufficient content for further extraction.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 178 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 6", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "222100A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 1900 hrs", + "summary": "A 24-hour weather forecast issued at 2100A on 22 Sep 44 by 5 Cdn Inf Bde to RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. The forecast predicts SW to WSW winds increasing to 8–12 mph, cloud cover rising to 7–10/10 and lowering to 1200–2000 ft by morning, visibility deteriorating to 1000–2000 yards initially then improving, with slight intermittent rain or drizzle locally.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 179 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial or cover page with name only", + "summary": "Page contains only the handwritten or typed name 'B Cady Hughes' with no further content.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 180 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "222230A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE BTY", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK REGT", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL \"A\" COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 221700A — situation report covering multiple Allied formations and US Army corps operations as of 22 Sep 44", + "summary": "This situation report covers operations to 221700A on 22 Sep 44. Calgary Highlanders have established a bridgehead over the Albert Canal at grids 7796-7696-7597, with R de Mais concentrated at 7496 preparing to cross. The report also covers 1 Pol Armd Div, 4 Cdn Armd Div, 3 Cdn Inf Div (capture of Boulogne), 4 SS Bde investing Dunkerque, 2 Cdn Inf Div, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, 8 Cdn Recce Regt, artillery and engineer activities, 1 Brit Airborne Div under strong enemy pressure near Arnhem, Second Brit Army, 12 Corps, and extensive US Army formations including 9th, 7th, 3rd, and 1st US Armies.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK REGT", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "1 POL ARMD DIV", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "10 CDN INF BDE", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "7 CDN INF BDE", + "4 SS BDE", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "8 CDN FD REGT", + "1 BRIT AIRBORNE DIV", + "43 DIV", + "GDS ARMD DIV", + "53 DIV", + "9TH US ARMY", + "7TH US ARMY", + "6 US CORPS", + "3RD US ARMY", + "15 US CORPS", + "12 US CORPS", + "20 US CORPS", + "FIRST US ARMY", + "5 US CORPS", + "7 US CORPS", + "19 US CORPS", + "GD3 ARMD DIV" + ], + "source_page": 181 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Copy negative notation", + "summary": "Page contains only the annotation '27 Copy Negtn', indicating that copy 27 of this document was negative (not reproduced or missing).", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 182 + }, + { + "page_type": "isum", + "document_id": "ISUM No 59", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "222030A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "One Pl 'A' Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "Intelligence Summary No 59 — information to 281500A covering PW identifications, enemy dispositions, order of battle, and Belgian Secret Army intelligence on guns, ATK weapons, mines, and bridge locations.", + "summary": "A PW from 3 Coy, 743 Grenadier Regiment, 719 Infantry Division confirms battalion and company dispositions, strengths (Bn approx 500–550 including services, 3 Coy approx 100), weapon holdings, and intended withdrawal route via 764972 to Gravenwazel. Belgian Secret Army intelligence provides locations of heavy artillery, ATK guns, AA guns, minefields, and bridges over the North Canal not shown on existing maps. Enemy infiltrations reported in area 6504 toward Oorderen.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "743 Grenadier Regiment", + "719 Infantry Division", + "723 GR", + "15 GAF Div" + ], + "source_page": 183 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or separator page with unit name and page number", + "summary": "This appears to be a cover or separator page bearing the unit abbreviation 'Calg Hughs' (Calgary Highlanders) and the number '22'. No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 184 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "230945A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast 0900–1400 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for 0900–1400 hrs: wind W 4–7 mph initially becoming NW 8–12 mph, cloud 7–10/10 medium during first 1–3 hours then 10/10 low cloud at 600–1200 ft, continuous rain in most places for most of the period, outlook fair.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 185 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — appears to be a cover or index notation referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial reference: '11 Calg Heights 602'. Likely a filing reference, page number, or index entry. Insufficient content for further extraction.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 186 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "ISUM No 60", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "230810A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE HQ", + "to_units": [ + "HHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "13 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 232400A and ISUM No 60 to 232330A — enemy and own troops situation report", + "summary": "The first message (SITREP to 232400A) reports enemy mortars, positions and MG fire at various grid references, and own troops' activity: Calgary Highlanders across Canal Albert by 1900 hrs, R de Mais concentrated north of canal for attack on SCHILDE, RHC no change, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde moving south of canal. The second message (ISUM No 60 to 232330A) reports a PW from 744 GR/719 Inf Div who states withdrawal will be toward MOERDIJK bridge, mentions enemy dispositions on the Dutch islands, enemy mines and gun positions near SCHILDE and COTTMALLE, enemy positions on a dike line, and that BOULOGNE has fallen.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "HHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "13 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "RMLI", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "RHC", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "2 CDN REECE REGT (14CH)", + "7 BASE SUB AREA", + "2 CDN INF DIV", + "744 GR", + "719 INF DIV", + "H 7 43 GR", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "NO 4 ARMENAN REGT" + ], + "source_page": 187 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragment — possible cover sheet or index page referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Page contains only fragmentary text: the number '9', 'Calg Heights' (likely abbreviation for Calgary Highlanders), and '601'. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 188 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5", + "date": "23 Sep 44", + "time": "232230A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 231200A — situation report on enemy withdrawal and own troop dispositions on divisional front", + "summary": "Enemy is withdrawing on the divisional front with strong pockets of infantry and support weapons remaining, and all bridges are blown on the Canal d'Anvers between grids 7498 and 7905. Own troops of 4 and 5 CDN INF BDEs are holding various positions around Schooten, Merxem, Eeckeren, Oorderen, Wilmarsdonck, Schilde, and Grauenweze, with 6 CDN INF BDE advancing north. Artillery regiments are regrouping north of the Albert Canal and 8 CDN RECCE REGT patrols have reached Questmalle unopposed.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "14CH", + "6 FD REGT" + ], + "source_page": 189 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Map trace or sketch related to Calgary Highlanders position", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map page associated with the Calgary Highlanders (Calg Heights), bearing the number 38 and a reference '005'. Minimal text content; likely a map or diagram with little recoverable textual data.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 190 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "23 Nov 44", + "time": "232130A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from midnight 23/24 Nov 44", + "summary": "Weather forecast for the 24 hours from midnight: westerly winds 8–12 mph initially, increasing to SW 13–18 mph in the morning and westerly 13–18 mph in the afternoon; cloud cover 7–10/10 with medium cloud initially, dropping to low cloud at 600–1200 ft in the morning rising to 2000–2500 ft in the afternoon; visibility 6–12 miles initially reducing to 2–6 miles; continuous rain in the morning with heavy showers in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 191 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G04", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page referencing Calgary Highlanders document G04", + "summary": "A sparse page containing only a page number (35), unit name (Calgary Highlanders), and document identifier (G04). Likely a cover or separator sheet for an appendix or general order document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 192 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "Register No. 20", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "241345A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast midday to midnight with outlook to midday", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 241345A for the period midday to midnight with outlook to the following midday. Wind southerly 25-31 mph becoming WNW, cloudy with slight rain at first then fair with local showers, cloud 7-10/10 at 1000-2000 ft becoming 4-7/10 at 2000-3000 ft, little or no cloud at night, visibility over 8 miles, outlook fair.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 193 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit identifier and number only", + "summary": "Page contains only a page number (20), a unit reference 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), and the number 605. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 194 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "240930A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "ONE PL \"A\" COY TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No. 61 and SITREP — enemy and own troops situation to 232400A", + "summary": "ISUM No. 61 reports enemy cleared north of Canal Albert from Schooten to Massenhoven and north of Antwerp docks, with all bridges across Canals Albert and Anvers blown and enemy now digging defensive positions on the right bank of Canal d'Anvers. SITREP to 232400A details enemy shelling, mortaring, and MG/sniper activity, notes no change in 5 CDN INF BDE dispositions, and reports 6 CDN INF BDE expecting to establish a bridgehead in the morning with engineers upgrading a bridge during the night. Seven enemy gun positions were attacked by air during the day.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "TOR SCOTS", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "R REGT C", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "S SASK R", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "27 CDN ARMD REGT" + ], + "source_page": 195 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Illegible bleed-through page with handwritten notation referencing Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "The page consists almost entirely of reversed/mirror-image bleed-through text from the reverse side of a carbon copy, rendering content unreadable. The only legible marking is a handwritten notation '10 Calg. Highlrs' in the lower right corner, likely a page or document sequence reference.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 196 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "241310A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "1 Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "SITREP up to 240700A", + "summary": "Situation report to 240700A covering 4 Cdn Armd Div, 3 Cdn Inf Div, 49 Inf Div, and 2 Cdn Inf Div. Key developments include patrolling along the Leopold Canal, enemy encountered near D'Anvers Canal, 6 Cdn Inf Bde preparing to cross canal at 7905, and bridge at 769967 upgraded to Class 40. 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports NTR.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "49 Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt" + ], + "source_page": 197 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit identifier and number only", + "summary": "Page contains only a partial reference: the number '18', unit abbreviation 'Calg Highes' (Calgary Highlanders), and the number '604'. Likely a cover sheet, index page, or separator fragment with insufficient content to classify further.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 198 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "241510A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "1 Pl A Coy Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 241300A — enemy and own troops situation report regarding canal crossings", + "summary": "Situation report as of 1300A on 24 Sep 44. Enemy is conducting light shelling and opposing canal crossings with MGs and snipers; the bridge site at 793052 remains in enemy hands. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde patrols crossed the canal overnight but found MERKEM still held; Calgary Highlanders relieved a company of R de Mais at GRAVEN-WEZEL (7800) and their patrols attempted to cross the canal into SCHOOTEN (7999); R de Mais patrols made three crossing attempts north of SCHOOTEN, each repulsed by MG fire; Fus MR (6 Cdn Inf Bde) has three companies across the canal in area 796055 and is being counter-attacked; 3 Sask R has no troops across the canal, concentrated in area 790045, with crossing attempts met by SA fire.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "Tor Scots", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "3 Sask R", + "Camerons of C" + ], + "source_page": 199 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment — unit name and GOC reference only", + "summary": "Page contains only the number 23, a reference to 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), and 'GOC' (General Officer Commanding). Insufficient content to determine document type or extract meaningful data.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 200 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO2", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "250900", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LA BTY", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "Confidential weather forecast for the 24-hour period from 0700 hrs, predicting WNW winds 13-18 mph moderating in the afternoon, broken cloud at 2000-2500 ft with occasional heavier cover, visibility 8-12 miles deteriorating locally to 2000-4000 yards, no rain in the morning but light local showers in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LA Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "source_page": 201 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO2", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders document GO2", + "summary": "Page appears to be a cover or divider sheet referencing Calgary Highlanders document GO2 (General Order 2 or similar). No substantive content is present beyond a page number, unit name, and document identifier.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 202 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "250820A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep and ISUM to 242400A — enemy and own troops situation in ANTWERP / canal DANVERS area", + "summary": "This message form contains a situation report and intelligence summary covering the period to 242400A (24 Sep 44). It describes strong enemy resistance north of the canal DANVERS including infantry, MGs, and 12 tanks; R de Mais and Calgary Highlanders conducted a harassing role along the canal; a 5 Cdn Inf Bde bridgehead across the canal was not maintained. The ISUM details enemy artillery activity, identification of prisoners from 14 MG Bn (formerly 182 Res Div, now under 711 Inf Div), Dutch Landsturm PW, and observed enemy troop concentrations and gun positions in the ANTWERP area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 Sask R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "Tor Scot (MG)", + "4 AGRA", + "27 Cdn Armd Regt", + "1 Brit Corps", + "14 MG Bn", + "182 Res Div", + "711 Inf Div", + "7 Coy LANDSTURM Regt NEDERLAND", + "WHITE BDE" + ], + "source_page": 203 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "G01", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover or index page for Calgary Highlanders document G01", + "summary": "A sparse page containing only a page number (58), the number 14, the unit name 'Calg Highrs', and a document identifier 'G01'. Likely a cover sheet or separator page.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 204 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "251200A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RH C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Civilian intelligence report on anti-tank ditch, minefields, and MG/mortar emplacements in the FORT de MERKEM / ALBERT CANAL area", + "summary": "A civilian source reports an anti-tank ditch running from FORT de MERKEM (715013) southwest to the ALBERT CANAL (725985), with mines on the west side of the ditch between 724994 and 725985, and MG and mortar emplacements at 722997 and 724987 covering the minefield. Brigade comments that this confirms previously received information, and that a report of troops in the woods of PEERDSBOSCH (general area 7402) is confirmed by an independent civilian source.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RH C", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 205 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "251130A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Situation report based on information up to 231630A covering Allied Army Groups from Ninth US Army through First Canadian Army", + "summary": "A SECRET situation report (GO-3) from 5 Cdn Inf Bde to its battalions summarising the Allied front as of 231630A. Key items include heavy fighting north of Nijmegen toward Arnhem with 1 Airborne Div in a shrinking perimeter, 2 Cdn Corps operations along the Leopold Canal with 6 Cdn Inf Bde establishing a bridgehead at 7703, and 5 Cdn Inf Bde's own units (RHC, R de Mais, Calg Highrs) patrolling to cross the canal between junctions 7498 and 7704.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Ninth US Army", + "2 French Corps", + "7 US Army", + "6 US Corps", + "3 US Inf Div", + "3 US Army", + "15 US Corps", + "2 French Armd Div", + "79 US Inf Div", + "12 US Corps", + "4 US Armd Div", + "20 US Corps", + "First US Army", + "5 US Corps", + "7 US Corps", + "19 US Corps", + "Second Brit Army", + "8 Corps", + "3 Inf Div", + "11 Armd Div", + "30 Corps", + "Gds Armd Div", + "43 Inf Div", + "Dutch Bde", + "1 Airborne Corps", + "1 Airborne Div", + "Pol Para Bde", + "12 Corps", + "First Cdn Army", + "1 Brit Corps", + "48 Div", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "Alq Regt", + "18 Cdn Armd Regt", + "Pol Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RRC", + "RHLI", + "Essex Scot", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "33R", + "Tor Scots (MC)", + "27 Cdn Armd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 206 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": "261245A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "NHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "8 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "Situation Report (Sitrep) based on information up to 261030A", + "summary": "A SECRET situation report from 5 Cdn Inf Bde covering Allied army operations across Western Europe as of 261030A 26 Sep 44. It details the progress of French, US, British, and Canadian formations from Belfort in the south to the Nijmegen bridgehead and the Leopold Canal in the north. Of particular note for 2 Cdn Corps: 4 Cdn Armd Div maintains pressure along the Leopold Canal, and 5 Cdn Inf Bde reports increased enemy sensitivity and activity along the canal line from 765035 to 744964.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "NHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "8 Cdn Atk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb", + "1 French Army", + "7 US Army", + "6 US Corps", + "3 US Army", + "5 US Corps", + "2 French Armd Div", + "12 US Corps", + "4 US Armd Div", + "20 US Corps", + "1 US Army", + "2 Brit Army", + "8 Corps", + "101 US Airborne Div", + "80 Div", + "11 Armd Div", + "30 Brit Corps", + "1 Airborne Corps", + "82 US Airborne Div", + "43 Div", + "1 O Bde", + "12 Brit Corps", + "7 Armd Div", + "First Cdn Army", + "1 Brit Corps", + "49 Div", + "147 Bde", + "146 Bde", + "56 Bde", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "1 Pol Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "9 Cdn Inf Bde", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Cdn Armd Div" + ], + "source_page": 208 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page header or cover sheet fragment referencing Calgary Highlanders file", + "summary": "This page appears to be a file cover, index page, or fragment containing only a file number ('F03'), a page number ('12'), and a unit reference ('Calg Hughes'). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 209 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": "260830A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "18 CDN WD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 252400A and ISUM No 64 to 242400A — enemy activity, unit locations, and intelligence from civilians and own troops along the Turnhout Canal sector.", + "summary": "The SITREP reports the enemy remained sensitive but non-aggressive with intermittent shelling, mortaring and sniping; an AA gun and MG were noted at Chateau 696989 and a field gun at 698997 was reported destroyed by artillery. 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) relieved Fusiliers Mont-Royal and Camerons of Canada along the canal line, with squadrons deployed in the 79–81 grid areas. ISUM No 64 details enemy gun positions, fortification of the St Leonard–Wuustwezel line, anti-tank ditches under construction, northward movement from Camp de Brasschaet, and a report that Lt Gen von Kluge had escaped Dunkerque by fast motor launch.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "17 CDN LAA BTY", + "18 CDN WD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH)", + "CAMERON OF C", + "S SASK R" + ], + "source_page": 210 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": "260745A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0600 hrs", + "summary": "A weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade for a 24-hour period from 0600 hrs, predicting westerly winds of 15–24 mph, low cloud at 1200–2000 ft (occasionally 600–1200 ft), visibility initially 2–6 miles improving to 12–30 miles in the afternoon before deteriorating, with intermittent rain or drizzle becoming continuous, local showers in the afternoon, and no precipitation at night.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 212 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 5 / ISUM No 63", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "252130A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "subject": "ISUM Number 63 — enemy intelligence up to 251130A", + "summary": "Intelligence summary reporting enemy dispositions in the MERKEM area as of 251130A, 25 Sep 44, based on civilian and own-troop sources. Reports include dummy guns, minefields, road blocks, anti-tank guns along the CAPPELLEN–Dutch Border road, machine guns in pillboxes, snipers, a mortar, a patrol on an embankment, and enemy road-block construction and demolitions in the MERKEM area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "20 Cdn A Tk Bty", + "17 Cdn LAA Bty", + "18 Cdn Fd Amb" + ], + "source_page": 214 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": "252130A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 2000 hrs: SW winds 13-18 mph becoming WNW, medium and high cloud 2-6/10 initially becoming overcast 7-10/10 at night then breaking to 4-8/10 in afternoon, visibility 6-12 miles deteriorating in precipitation, no precipitation initially then intermittent rain/drizzle at night becoming continuous in morning with light showers in the afternoon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 215 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "CO 4", + "date": "26 Sep 44", + "time": "262145A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "24-hour weather forecast from 2000 hrs", + "summary": "A confidential 24-hour weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde at 2145A on 26 Sep 44, addressed to RHC, R de Mais, and Calgary Highlanders. Forecast calls for westerly winds 10–15 mph, visibility 2–12 miles improving in the afternoon, and 2/10–8/10 cloud cover with low clouds at 2500 ft.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 216 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Partial page fragment with number '43' and text 'Cody Nights'", + "summary": "Page contains only a number '43' and the phrase 'Cody Nights'. Insufficient content to determine document type or extract meaningful data. Likely a partial or misidentified page.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 217 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": null, + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "271030A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "105A", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt BB" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep to 262400A — enemy and own troops dispositions along Antwerp-Turnhout Canal sector", + "summary": "Situation report to 262400A covering the period ending midnight 26 Sep. Enemy holding the Antwerp-Turnhout Canal line (7498-8609) with infantry, MGs and support weapons; MERKEM lightly held with high proportion of automatic weapons. 2 Cdn Inf Div now under comd 1 Corps. 4 Cdn Inf Bde extending its line south of the Albert Canal to 7498 thence along the Antwerp-Turnhout Canal to 7602, to be complete by first light 27 Sep; 5 Cdn Inf Bde being relieved during the night by 4 and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes; 6 Cdn Inf Bde occupying canal line 763025-819067 with Fus MR and Camerons of C; 8 Cdn Rec E Regt (14CH) screening canal to inter-div boundary. Artillery: 5 Cdn Fd Regts moving to new gun areas in the morning.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Cdn Fd Regt", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "1 Corps", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Fus MR", + "Camerons of C", + "8 Cdn Rec E Regt", + "14CH" + ], + "source_page": 218 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GO4", + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover sheet or index reference for Calgary Highlanders General Order 4", + "summary": "A sparse cover or label page associated with the Calgary Highlanders, referencing General Order 4 (GO4) and the notation '4 +1'.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 219 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-5", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "271320A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP — situation report on information received up to 261900A", + "summary": "A SECRET situation report from 5 Cdn Inf Bde covering Allied operations as of 261900A. Key items include: US, French and British Army activities across multiple sectors; 2 Cdn Inf Div patrol activity and canal screening along the Antwerp–Turnhout Canal; Calgary Highlanders and R de Mais relieved by R Regt C and Cam of C during the night and now concentrating to advance NE to assembly area SW of Costmalle; 4 Cdn Armd Div dominating the Leopold Canal; and 3 Cdn Inf Div dispositions along the coast sector.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "6th Army Gp", + "First French Army", + "7 US Inf Div", + "10 US Corps", + "12 US Corps", + "20 US Corps", + "First US Army", + "Ninth US Army", + "8 US Corps", + "2nd Brit Army", + "8 Corps", + "30 Corps", + "1 Airborne Div", + "1 Corps", + "49 Div", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R Regt C", + "Cam of C", + "Essex Scot", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R De Mais", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Right Fus MR", + "S Sask R", + "Camerons of C", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "1 Pol Armd Div", + "4 Cdn Armd Div", + "3 Cdn Inf Div", + "7 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R WPG R", + "Reg Rifles", + "C Scot", + "8 Cdn Inf Bde", + "N Shore R", + "R de Chaud" + ], + "source_page": 220 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "272350A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "G Ops 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Introduction of two new codewords for named locations", + "summary": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade introduces two new codewords: TOPAZ for OOST BRECHT (grid 8810) and EMERALD for EIND HOVEN (grid 8308). The message was transmitted at 272350A and addressed to 2 Cdn Inf Div G Ops and subordinate battalions.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 222 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page header or index reference fragment — unit identifier and page number only", + "summary": "This page contains only a page number (13), the unit name (Calgary Highlanders), and a number (607). No substantive content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 223 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "OO 2", + "date": "28 Oct 44", + "time": "281015A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R de M", + "HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "Weather forecast issued by 5 Cdn Inf Bde for a 24-hour period from 0700 hrs, classified Confidential. Forecast includes westerly winds of 8–12 mph (occasionally SW 13–18 mph), alternating threatening cloud and marked clearings at various altitudes, visibility 6–12 miles reducing to 2–6 miles in precipitation, local showers of rain in morning and afternoon with no rain later.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de M", + "HIGHRS" + ], + "source_page": 224 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": "8163A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fragmentary page with reception timestamp and unit reference", + "summary": "Partial page containing only a reception time (8163A), a number (21), and a reference to Calgary Highlanders. Insufficient content to determine document type or purpose.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 225 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "281000A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B SQN 6 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 271200A — enemy and own troops situation along the CANAL ANTWERP-TURNHOUT", + "summary": "Secret situation report covering the period to 271200A. Enemy still holds the CANAL ANTWERP-TURNHOUT with intermittent shelling in brigade and 8 CDN RECCE REGT areas. Provides detailed positions of 4 CDN INF BDE, 5 CDN INF BDE (concentrating to move north of the Westmalle-Oostmalle road at 1400 hrs), 6 CDN INF BDE units along the canal, 8 CDN RECCE REGT patrolling, and 10 CDN ARMD REGT movement to new area.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "6 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "7 CDN FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "R REGT C", + "ESSEX SCOT", + "RHLI", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "FUS MR", + "S SASK R", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "14 CH" + ], + "source_page": 226 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": "281630A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Unknown — only a receipt stamp and unit name visible on page.", + "summary": "Page contains only a receipt notation ('Rec'd 281630A'), a page number ('20'), and a partial unit name ('Caly Higher' — Calgary Highlanders). No substantive document content is discernible.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 227 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-6", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "281200A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20th CDN ATK BTY", + "ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "GO 6 SECRET — Situation report based on information up to 271800A, covering Allied and enemy dispositions across multiple fronts, plus ISUM No 66 to 272330A with enemy unit identifications and activity.", + "summary": "This message transmits a situation report (up to 271800A) covering US, British and Canadian Army Group dispositions including 6 US Corps, 3rd US Army, Second British Army operations in the Netherlands, and 2 Cdn Corps activities including 4 CDN Armd Div on the Leopold Canal and 3 CDN Inf Div operations near Calais. It also contains ISUM No 66 (to 272330A) with prisoner-of-war intelligence identifying Landstamm Coy 12 Landung Flotilla and 14 Coy 744 GR 711 Inf Div in the Hoevenen/Stabroeck area, and reports of loud explosions and vehicle movement suggesting possible withdrawal to the Turnhout Canal line.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20th CDN ATK BTY", + "7 CDN FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "6 US CORPS", + "3rd US ARMY", + "20 CORPS", + "FIRST US ARMY", + "5 US CORPS", + "SECOND BRIT ARMY", + "50(N) INF DIV", + "11 ARMD DIV", + "29 ARMD BDE", + "159 BDE", + "1 AIRBORNE CORPS", + "1 AIRBORNE DIV", + "30 CORPS", + "43 DIV", + "69 BDE", + "12 CORPS", + "46 BDE", + "2 CDN CORPS", + "4 CDN ARMD DIV", + "29 CDN ARMD RECCE REGT", + "4 SS BDE", + "3 CDN INF DIV", + "7 CDN INF BDE", + "8 CDN INF BDE", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "LANDSTAMM COY 12 LANDUNG FLOTILLA", + "14 COY 744 GR 711 INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 228 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "1690A", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "subject": "Receipt stamp or routing slip fragment for Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "A fragmentary page showing only a received date-time group (281690A) and the unit name Calgary Highlanders, with no further content. Likely a cover sheet, routing slip, or stamp on a document.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 229 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-4", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "281045A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B SQN 8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20th CDN ATK BTY", + "ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY ROE", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "ISUM No 65 — intelligence summary to 271330A covering enemy mine/obstacle locations, patrol contacts, prisoner of war information, enemy order of battle, and unit identifications in the MERXEM/ALBERT CANAL area.", + "summary": "Intelligence summary (ISUM No 65) based on information to 271330A, drawing on Belgian Secret Army sources and own troop reports. It details enemy mine and obstacle locations, dummy and mobile guns, cratered roads, tunnels, ammunition dumps, patrol contacts (including enemy in SS-type uniforms), prisoner accounts of bridge guards, and enemy order of battle identifying 719, 346, 347, and 711 Infantry Divisions with 1719 Artillery Regiment in support. A captured German order dated 24 Sep placed 743 GR in reserve for a counter-attack toward RYCKEVORSEL, and a tunnel at 855089 was noted as used by enemy patrols.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20th CDN ATK BTY", + "7 CDN FD COY ROE", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "743 GR", + "1719 ARTY REGT", + "484 LANDESCHUTZE BN", + "GAF", + "PREHM BN", + "719 INF DIV", + "346 INF DIV", + "711 INF DIV", + "347 INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 230 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "2725", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": "281955A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "ONE PL 7 FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB" + ], + "subject": "SITREP to 281200A — enemy activity, own troops movements and locations within 5 Cdn Inf Bde sector", + "summary": "Situation report covering events to 281200A on 28 Sep 44. Enemy shelling by heavy guns (approx 155mm) reported along the front; civilian reports note enemy infiltration via aqueduct at 868095 into house and wood 872092. Own troops: R de Mais crossed canal bridge 936076 moving west via RYCNEVOISEL; RHC to cross bridge 918078 at 1330hrs; Calgary Highlanders are west of road 9107; 8 Cdn Recce Regt A Sqn directed on objective ST LEONARD 8709; HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div main at 789995, rear at 784998; 5 Bde Tac at 916076.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "A & D COYS TOR SCOTS", + "10th CDN ARMD REGT", + "B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "20 CDN ATK BTY", + "7 FD COY RCE", + "18 CDN FD AMB", + "4 CDN INF BDE", + "6 CDN INF BDE", + "S SASK R", + "FUS MR", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "8 CDN RECCE REGT", + "14CH", + "HQ 2 CDN INF DIV" + ], + "source_page": 232 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-1", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": "0750A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs", + "summary": "24-hour weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade: westerly winds 10 mph, cloud cover 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft reducing to 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft later, visibility 2-6 miles, high and medium cloud, slight intermittent drizzle locally in the morning becoming finer in the afternoon, no precipitation later.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "R H C", + "R de Mais", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "source_page": 234 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page reference or index notation for Calgary Highlanders document", + "summary": "This page appears to be a brief reference or index notation, containing only a page number (7), a unit abbreviation (Calg Hughes, i.e. Calgary Highlanders), and a number (601), with no substantive content.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 235 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 2", + "date": "29 Oct 44", + "time": "291045A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "Sitrep as of 282400A — enemy and own troops situation report", + "summary": "Situation report as of 28 October 2400A. Enemy remained active along the entire front with mortaring and shelling of forward positions, especially the Hy area ST LEONARD; stiff fighting at OOSTBRECHT (8810) and ST LEONARD (8609), with 88mm and 20mm guns active and 50 PW taken at OOSTBRECHT. Own troops: 4 Cdn Inf Bde patrolled to 667034 encountering enemy of approximately one platoon strength; R de Mais firmly established at OOSTBRECHT; RHC all sub-units at ST LEONARD but town not yet cleared; Calgary Highlanders concentrated north of road 8910; 6 Cdn Inf Bde 3 SASK R patrol crossed canal but withdrew under heavy MG and mortar fire; regrouping included one coy MMG TOR SCOTS (MG) transferred from 4 to 6 Cdn Inf Bde.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 Fd Regt", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "3 SASK R", + "TOR SCOTS (MG)" + ], + "source_page": 236 + }, + { + "page_type": "field_return", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Strength or casualty return fragment", + "summary": "A partial numeric return associated with Calgary Highlanders (abbreviated 'Calg Hughes'), containing the number 602 and several small integers (0, 1, 2, 6). Insufficient context to determine the specific category of return or the date.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 237 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 1", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "301130A", + "from_unit": "5 CDN INF BDE", + "to_units": [ + "CAMERONS OF C", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT" + ], + "subject": "SECRET SITREP based on information to 292230A", + "summary": "Situation report covering multiple formations as of 29 Sep 44 2230A. Includes dispositions of 2nd Army, S Corps, 30 Corps, 12 Corps, 49 Div, 1 POL Armd Div, 3 CDN Inf Div, 4 CDN Armd Div, and 2 CDN Inf Div formations. Within 5 CDN Inf Bde: RHC at ST LEONARD, R DE MAIS one coy at BROEKHOVEN 8510 remainder 8810, CALG HIGHRS west of ST LEONARD 8509, CAMERONS OF C at OOSTBRECHT 8811. Class 40 bridge over canal at ST LEONARD completed 0400 hrs; CAMERONS OF C placed under comd 5 CDN INF BDE and D Sqn 10 CDN Armd Regt under comd 6 CDN INF BDE.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 CDN INF BDE", + "CAMERONS OF C", + "R H C", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "5 CDN FD REGT", + "1 Airborne Div", + "POL Para Bde", + "11 HUSSARS", + "7 Armd Div", + "49 Div", + "146 Bde", + "56 Bde", + "1 POL Armd Div", + "3 CDN Inf Div", + "4 CDN Armd Div", + "2 CDN Inf Div", + "4 CDN Inf Bde", + "5 CDN Inf Bde", + "6 CDN Inf Bde", + "FUS MR", + "8 CDN Recce Regt", + "S SASK R", + "10 CDN Armd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 240 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-3", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "301445A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS" + ], + "subject": "Weather forecast for 12 hours from 1200 hours 30 Sep 44", + "summary": "A confidential weather forecast issued by 5 Canadian Infantry Brigade for the 12-hour period from 1200 hours on 30 September 1944. Conditions include westerly winds of 8–12 mph in the afternoon calming at night, low cloud at 2,000–3,000 feet occasionally lowering to 1,000 feet but clearing at night, visibility 4–8 miles in the afternoon reducing to 2–4 miles at night, with occasional slight showers locally.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 242 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Page fragment containing only a page number, unit abbreviation, and a number", + "summary": "This page contains only fragmentary information: the number 13, the unit abbreviation 'Calg Hughes' (Calgary Highlanders), and the number 603. It appears to be a cover sheet, index entry, or partial page with insufficient content to categorise further.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 243 + }, + { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO 4", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": "301545A", + "from_unit": "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "RHC", + "R DE MAIS", + "CALG HIGHRS", + "CAMS OF C" + ], + "subject": "Secret sitrep as of 301200A — situation report covering enemy activity and own troops movements in 4, 5, and 6 Cdn Inf Bde areas", + "summary": "Enemy shelling and mortaring continues throughout the brigade area. Calgary Highlanders hold area 8609 with one company astride road junction 863101. RHC is secure in ST LEONARD 8709 with a bridge at 871095 completed by 0400 hrs. R de Mais has been relieved in area OOSTBRECHT 883110 by CAMS OF C and advanced through Calgary Highlanders directed on BRECHT 8410, with leading troops pinned by small arms and 20mm fire near BROEK HOVEN 858103 at 1200 hrs. 6 Cdn Inf Bde holds south of canal including brickworks 849083 to 863093, with S SASK R in reserve at 887060 and 8 Cdn Recce Regt holding the canal line from 753025 to the FUS M R position.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "RHC", + "R de Mais", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "CAMS OF C", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "FUS M R", + "S SASK R", + "8 Cdn Recce Regt", + "10 Cdn Armd Regt" + ], + "source_page": 244 + }, + { + "page_type": "trace", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Sketch map or trace relating to Calgary Highlanders position at Calg Heights", + "summary": "A trace or sketch map page, apparently showing a location labelled 'Calg Heights' with a grid reference of 604. Minimal textual content; likely a disposition diagram or map overlay.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 245 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": "Appg 6", + "date": "29/30 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "to_units": [ + "Gloucesters", + "R de Mais", + "Cams of C", + "RHC", + "Calg Highrs" + ], + "subject": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade Patrol Programme Night 29/30 Sep 44", + "summary": "Liaison patrol programme for the night of 29/30 September 1944 coordinating contact patrols between all units of 5 Cdn Inf Bde. Eight serials are assigned, pairing adjacent units at specified road junctions and bends between 2400 and 0400 hrs, with reports due to Tac HQ or Main Bde HQ by 0600 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Gloucesters", + "R de Mais", + "Cams of C", + "RHC", + "Calg Highrs", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "source_page": 246 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Sep 1944", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Index or cover sheet referencing War Diary serial 192, Appendix 2, September 1944", + "summary": "This appears to be a cover or index page for the war diary, noting serial number 192 and Appendix 2 for September 1944. No substantive content is present beyond these reference numbers.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 247 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "Appx 4", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [ + "Comd 5 Cdn Inf Bde" + ], + "subject": "Award for Gallantry — Victoria Cross recommendation for M-39070 Sgt. Crockett, G. R.", + "summary": "This document describes the operation conducted by The Calgary Highlanders on the night of 21-22 Sep 44 to cross the Albert Canal via damaged lock gates at MR 769968 and establish a bridgehead on the north side. It details the plan involving a fighting patrol from 'C' Coy crossing silently in soft shoes, followed by successive platoons and companies to enlarge the bridgehead and seize objectives at 764970 and 766970, in support of a Victoria Cross recommendation for Sgt. Crockett, G. R.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Royal Highlanders of Canada", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "C Coy", + "D Coy", + "A Coy", + "B Coy" + ], + "source_page": 248 + }, + { + "page_type": "patrol_report", + "document_id": null, + "date": "22 Sep 44", + "time": "0130", + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Fighting patrol across the Canal — account of Sgt. Crockett's crossing at the lock gates", + "summary": "Details the planning and execution of a fighting patrol across the Canal at 0130 hours 22 Sep 44, led by Sgt. G. R. Crockett. The patrol crossed badly damaged lock gates 90 feet wide under enemy fixed lines, engaged a German sentry and then assaulted two enemy MG posts, establishing an initial bridgehead on the north bank. Supporting fire was provided by a Bren group at the factory at grid 772965, plus artillery and mortars.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 249 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Narrative account of canal crossing operation — page 3, paragraphs 6-7", + "summary": "Continuation of a narrative describing a canal crossing operation. 'A', 'C', and 'D' Companies crossed and secured objectives, with 'A' Coy facing stiff house-to-house fighting. A German counter-attack of approximately 150 men struck the junction of 'A' and 'D' Companies, forcing a partial withdrawal before being beaten off. Engineers completed a bridge by 1900 hours, supporting weapons crossed, and R. de Mais crossed on the left flank. The following day, Recce troops were pushed north and north-east while a British Division secured the right flank bridgehead.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "R. de Mais", + "Engineers", + "Recce" + ], + "source_page": 250 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Recommendation for gallantry award for Sgt. Crockett following canal crossing operation", + "summary": "This is the concluding page (page 4) of a report or recommendation authored by Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan of the Calgary Highlanders. It describes the enemy's inactivity across the Albert Canal area following a heavy beating the previous day, and attributes the success of the entire operation to the fighting patrol led by Sgt. Crockett, whose skill, gallantry, and leadership in crossing the canal and establishing the initial bridgehead are cited. MacLauchlan recommends Sgt. Crockett for the Victoria Cross (with 'Cricket Medal' noted as an apparent amendment or correction).", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 251 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "Aug-Sep 1944", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "The Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Cover page of The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Journal, Vol VI No IV, Aug-Sep 1944", + "summary": "This is the cover page of the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Journal, Volume VI, Number IV, covering August-September 1944. The regiment is noted as being allied with The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's). This appears to be copy number 9 of the GHLIEM distribution.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)" + ], + "source_page": 253 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Commanding Officer, Calgary Highlanders ('The Old Man')", + "to_units": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "subject": "Address from the Commanding Officer to all ranks of the Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "The Commanding Officer addresses all officers, NCOs, and men of the Calgary Highlanders for the first time since leaving England, praising their courage, cheerfulness, pride, and accomplishments in the campaign to date. He expresses unbounded pride in the battalion, notes that despite many new reinforcements the unit retains its identity and spirit, and expresses confidence in their ability to complete the task ahead. He attributes their successes in part to the Grace of God and acknowledges the support of affiliated arms and services.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "10th Bn. C.E.F." + ], + "source_page": 254 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Battalion newsletter column 'Then He Wrote Home' — humorous letter from 'Pte Tumbleweed' to family, describing life in France", + "summary": "A humorous fictional letter written in the voice of 'Pte Tumbleweed' for the battalion newsletter column 'Then He Wrote Home', describing experiences in France including enemy mortar and artillery fire, capturing four German prisoners, lack of mail from home, poor drinking water, local cider, and other soldier humour. An editor's note explains the original author Jack Lee is away from the battalion due to wounds.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 255 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Padre Percy (Calgary Highlanders Chaplain)", + "to_units": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "subject": "Pastoral letter from the battalion padre to the men of the Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "A personal morale letter written by the battalion chaplain ('Padre Percy') to the men of the Calgary Highlanders, reflecting on their shared experiences of combat in Normandy, praising the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers, and offering spiritual encouragement and a blessing. Named locations mentioned include Hill 67, St Andre-sur-Orne, May-sur-Orne, Tilly la Campagne, Fontenay la Marion, Roguancourt, Brettville-sur-Laize, Fontaine le Pin, and Clair Tizon.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 256 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newsletter 'Dots and Dashes' — informal platoon news bulletin, #1 Platoon, Calgary Highlanders", + "summary": "Informal newsletter covering platoon news including the hospitalisation of the regular newsletter writer McLusky in England, mentions of casualties and new reinforcements, an anecdote of Pte. Danny Williams' action against German soldiers using a Sten gun, Sgt. Palfonier's wounding, humorous observations on bath parades, communications cable problems, promotions, insects, and personal news about Sgt. Fitz. Cartoons contributed by Pte. Adamson N.F. of the 'I' section; poems by Frank Mabie.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 257 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Newspaper clipping or caption page — 'Canadian Troops Take Time Out From Battle'", + "summary": "This page appears to be a newspaper clipping or caption page with the headline 'Canadian Troops Take Time Out From Battle' and two additional caption fragments ('According to the Papers' and 'But!'). No operational or administrative content is present.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 258 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Pipes & Drums, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Calgary Highlanders' Victory Parade at Dieppe and Pipes & Drums newsletter", + "summary": "Describes the Calgary Highlanders' participation in a Victory Parade through Dieppe on 3 September 1944, with Gen. Crerar taking the salute, French civilians cheering, and thirty pipers and twenty-four drummers marching. Also contains an informal Pipes & Drums unit newsletter with personal anecdotes, mentions of recent promotions (Cpl Cooke and Cpl Bryant), soldiers admitted to hospital, and hopes to compete in the 51st Highland Division's annual Highland Gathering piping competition.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Second Canadian Division", + "51st Highland Division", + "Canadian Infantry brass band" + ], + "source_page": 259 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "A Company, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Informal platoon newsletter covering 7 Platoon ('Lucky Old Seven'), 8 Platoon ('The Back Room Boys'), and 9 Platoon ('The Fighting Ninth') of A Company", + "summary": "An informal unit newsletter written by and for soldiers of A Company's three platoons (7, 8, and 9). It records personnel changes including new arrivals, promotions (Cpl Saddler, Pte Elleraas), acting appointments (Sgt McMechen as Pl Officer, Cpl Voth as Pl Sgt in 8 Pl), a welcome to new Pl Comdr Lt Casey and Sgt Moronek in 9 Pl, and congratulations to Capt Morgan-Dean on becoming Coy Comdr. The tone is humorous and morale-oriented, with references to cooking, casualties in hospital, and longing for beer.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "A Company" + ], + "source_page": 260 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "B Company, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Informal 'B' Company newsletter covering platoon notes for B Coy HQ, 11 Platoon ('Dirty Eleven'), and 12 Platoon", + "summary": "An informal unit newsletter written in a humorous style by members of 'B' Company. It contains lighthearted commentary on conditions in Normandy, references to mosquitoes, local wine, personnel returning from wounds or leave (including Major Lasher and CSM Wilson), promotions, and brief notes from 11 Platoon ('Fighting Eleven of Normandy') and 12 Platoon including welcome of new platoon commander Lt. Keller.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "B Company" + ], + "source_page": 261 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "D Company, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "D Company informal newsletter/discourse including notes from 16, 17, and 18 Platoons", + "summary": "An informal company newsletter ('Discourse') for D Company HQ and its platoons (16, 17, 18). It contains humorous anecdotes about named soldiers including Major Harrison, CSM Tracey, Sgt Lynch, and various other ranks, as well as references to French wasps, digging trenches, and welcoming reinforcements and returning soldiers.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "A.S.H.", + "Sigs." + ], + "source_page": 262 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Intelligence Section, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "\"g\" Session Notes — informal unit newsletter from the Intelligence Section", + "summary": "An informal newsletter ('The Glen') written by the Calgary Highlanders' Intelligence Section ('I Sec'), recounting humorous anecdotes from their recent time in action, including stories about Junior Adamson capturing fifteen Germans with a jammed Sten gun, Ernie Baker mistaking lime for flour while cooking a chicken, driver Vosko, K 2 Commando (Brigade Signals), Sgt. Heard, Slip Flynn, Rod Pullen, and Mr. Moore. The page also includes a NAAFI promotional salute to Canadian forces participating in the liberation of Europe.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "K 2 Commando", + "NAAFI" + ], + "source_page": 263 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Informal Pioneer Platoon newsletter ('Mussel Blasts — Pioneer Notes') containing humorous anecdotes, casualty updates, and personnel notes", + "summary": "An informal platoon newsletter written by and for the Pioneer Platoon of the Calgary Highlanders, recounting humorous incidents under shell-fire (racing to slit trenches, near-misses from 'Moaning Minnie'), reflections on the transition from England to combat in France, and personnel news including wounded returning (Peter Dick, Les Pocock, Duff Anderson), a new Platoon Commander (Mr. McKinstry replacing Mr. Fry), and notes on individual soldiers such as Jackie Martin, Dick McCoobs, Geo. Bain, Gerry Pearson, Booth, Franck Mason, Del Galloway, and Reg Burinsher.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 264 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "4 Platoon, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Informal platoon newsletter notes from 4 Platoon sections (Plt HQ, 1 Sec, 2 Sec, 3 Sec, 4 Sec)", + "summary": "An informal newsletter ('The Glen') containing humorous and personal notes from each section of 4 Platoon, Calgary Highlanders. Sections report on personnel matters including promotions (Cpl Pfleger to L/Sgt, Pte Pepewich to Cpl), welcome returning wounded (Pte Johnny Melville), and offer good wishes to casualties (Cpl Johnny Lonheim). General morale notes reference rum rations, mosquitoes, mortar attacks, digging in, and hopes of writing from Berlin.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 265 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "C Company, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Informal company newsletter ('Classics') covering anecdotes, platoon notes, and a combat action by 13 Platoon", + "summary": "An informal company newsletter written by 'C' Coy HQ and platoon contributors, recounting humorous anecdotes about close calls with enemy shelling, a successful engagement by 13 Platoon against an enemy 88mm gun and half-tracks, and 15 Platoon notes covering new arrivals, promotions, and personal stories. Written in a light-hearted tone for morale purposes.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "C Company Calgary Highlanders", + "13 Platoon", + "15 Platoon" + ], + "source_page": 266 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "1 Aug 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Newspaper extract from Daily Express (London) by Alan Wood, Normandy, 1 Aug 44, titled 'They Beat The Supermen', plus informal Scout Platoon newsletter snippet.", + "summary": "The page reproduces a Daily Express article by Alan Wood praising Canadian Scottish regiments — including the Calgary Highlanders — for their attack south of Caen in early August 1944, describing their courage under fire against elite German troops. It also includes an informal, humorous unit newsletter piece from the Scout/Recce Platoon describing recent personnel anecdotes and light-hearted observations about platoon members.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Royal Highlanders of Canada", + "Royal Regiment of Canada", + "Royal Hamilton Light Infantry", + "Cameron Highlanders of Canada" + ], + "source_page": 267 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Support Company HQ, Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Support Coy HQ Notes and Mortar Platoon Notes — informal unit newsletter entries", + "summary": "An informal newsletter-style report from Support Company HQ covering personnel changes including the promotion of CSM Bowen to RSM, appointment of Doug Wolf as new CSM, arrival of new personnel (Pte Robinson, Pte Fox, Pte Kennedy), departure/wounding of Capt. McQueen (promoted to Major commanding another company), arrival of new OC Capt. M. Tonnent, and miscellaneous unit news. A second section covers Mortar Platoon news including mentions of casualties/absent personnel (Ptes Gover and Bannon, Sgts Guys and Anderson), new members, and congratulations to Mr. Kerfoot on his promotion to Captain.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Support Company" + ], + "source_page": 268 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders Transport Section", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newsletter column 'Nuts & Bolts' covering transport section news and anecdotes", + "summary": "A light-hearted newsletter column written by F.J. Parsons ('The Wrench') on behalf of the transport section, praising drivers and fitters for maintaining vehicles since landing in France, acknowledging new and wounded drivers, highlighting the role of Bren carrier and ambulance drivers in action, and including personal anecdotes about named personnel.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 269 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Canadian Legion War Services Inc.", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Advertisement promoting correspondence courses and local entertainment/retail businesses for servicemen", + "summary": "Printed leaflet encouraging servicemen to enrol in free correspondence courses through the Canadian Legion War Services Inc. Also contains advertisements for Sherry's Dancing, Bobby & Co. gifts in Eastbourne, and a café/amusement hall and Lennard's Café in Aldershot.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 271 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 2 No 6", + "date": "4 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "The Glen — unit field newspaper summarising Allied war news for 4 September 1944", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'The Glen' (Vol 2 No 6, Copy 10) published at 'A' Echelon on 4 September 1944, summarising Allied operational news: British armoured columns crossing into Belgium approaching Brussels; American forces freeing Mons and Patton's forces near Nancy/Metz; Canadians outflanking Abbeville on the Channel coast; Allied advances in Southern France, Italy (8th Army near Rimini), and the Pacific (strikes on Philippine airfields at Davio); Russia-Finland ceasefire agreed; no German air activity over Britain.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British 2nd Army", + "Calgary Highlanders", + "23rd Hussars", + "Worcestershire Regiment", + "British 8th Army", + "Red Army" + ], + "source_page": 272 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 2 No 8", + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"B\" Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "\"Glen\" unit newspaper — war news bulletin summarising Allied operations worldwide", + "summary": "A unit newspaper ('Glen') published at B Echelon on 8 September 1944 summarising current Allied operations: British tanks reaching the Albert Canal in Belgium; American 1st Army progress toward Liège; US 3rd Army crossings of the Moselle; Canadian operations against Boulogne and Calais; 8th Army fighting around Rimini in Italy; Soviet and Yugoslav operations in the Balkans; and Allied air superiority in the South West Pacific.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "8th Army", + "American 1st Army", + "American 3rd Army", + "Canadian troops" + ], + "source_page": 273 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 1", + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "B Echelon (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "\"Glen\" — unit newspaper published at B Echelon, summarising world war news", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'Glen' (Vol 3, No 1) dated Sunday 17 September 1944, published at B Echelon. Contains brief summaries of war news from multiple theatres: Quebec Conference decisions on Japan; US forces 12 miles inside Germany near Aachen and through the Siegfried Line; British bridgeheads across the canal line between Belgium and Holland; Canadian gains on the Channel coast; Russian advances near Warsaw and into Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria; 8th Army bridgehead before Rimini and 5th Army near the Gothic Line; US landings on Palau Island and Halmahera; British forces reaching the Chindwin River in Burma; and RAF bombing of airfields in Holland and Germany.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 274 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 3 NO 1", + "date": "21 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "A ECH (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newspaper/bulletin summarising war news for 21 September 1944", + "summary": "A unit-published 'On Active Service' bulletin summarising major Allied operations as of 21 September 1944, covering fighting in Holland around Nijmegen and Arnhem (Operation Market Garden), American advances through the Siegfried Line, Canadian capture of Boulogne and advance on Calais and Dunkirk, Polish operations on the Schelde, end of resistance at Brest, Allied progress in Italy through the Gothic Line, Russian offensives in the Baltic area, and Pacific carrier operations against Sumatra.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British Tank Forces", + "Allied Airborne Forces", + "American 1st Army", + "Canadian Troops", + "Polish Forces", + "RAF", + "American 5th Army", + "Russians" + ], + "source_page": 275 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "GLEN Vol 3 No 3", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "\"A\" Echelon", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newspaper published at A Echelon, Vol 3 No 3, dated Sunday 24 Sep 44", + "summary": "Unit newspaper 'GLEN On Active Service' summarising Allied and world news for 24 September 1944, covering operations at Arnhem (Market Garden), American advances near Aachen and Stolberg, Soviet advances in Estonia toward Riga, Finnish attacks on Germans in north Finland, Swedish port closures to German shipping, and Allied operations in Italy including threats to Bologna and an attack on the German cruiser Taranto at Spezia.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British 2nd Army", + "Polish", + "R.A.F.", + "5th Army", + "8th Army" + ], + "source_page": 276 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 4", + "date": "25 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Glen on Active Service (unit newspaper, ECH)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newsletter summarising Allied operations across multiple theatres dated 25 September 1944.", + "summary": "A four-page unit newsletter ('Glen on Active Service', Vol 3 No 4) published at 'B' Echelon on 25 September 1944. It summarises Allied operations across multiple theatres: the British Second Army's narrow corridor to Arnhem airborne troops, Canadian attacks in Belgium on a 30-mile front advancing up to 10 miles beyond the Escaut Canal, Russian operations in Estonia, Allied progress through the Gothic Line in Italy, and operations in Burma and the Philippines.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British Second Army", + "R.A.F.", + "5th Army", + "8th Army", + "5th Indian Division" + ], + "source_page": 277 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Vol 3 No 6", + "date": "28 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "A Echelon (Calgary Highlanders)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "GLEN — unit newspaper summarising war news for 28 September 1944", + "summary": "A unit newspaper ('GLEN') published at 'A' Echelon on 28 September 1944, summarising current war news including the withdrawal of British 1st Airborne Division from Arnhem, Canadian troops near Calais, Russian advances into Hungary, Allied operations in Albania/Yugoslavia, progress in Italy, and air operations over Germany and the Pacific.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "1st Airborne Division", + "2nd Army", + "Polish Sky Troops", + "R.A.M.C.", + "R.A.F.", + "Canadian Troops", + "Land Forces Adriatic" + ], + "source_page": 278 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 3 NO 7", + "date": "29 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newsletter 'Glen' — war news summary for 29 September 1944", + "summary": "A unit-produced newsletter titled 'Glen', published at 'A' Echelon on 29 September 1944, summarising the latest war news from multiple fronts: Canadian forces closing on Calais; British 2nd Army expanding the Nijmegen salient; Allied gains in Italy and Russia; USAAF bombing of central Germany; Eisenhower's proclamation to the German people; US carrier strikes in the Philippines; and Churchill's war report to the Commons covering Allied troop strengths, casualties, and operations in Burma and the Indian Ocean.", + "units_mentioned": [], + "source_page": 279 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "VOL 3 NO 8", + "date": "30 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE (\"A\" ECH)", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Unit newspaper summarising Allied and Axis war news for 30 September 1944", + "summary": "A unit newspaper ('Glen on Active Service') published at 'A' Echelon summarising the day's war news: British 2nd Army repelling counter-attacks in Holland following the Arnhem operation; American 3rd Army actions in the Moselle Valley; Canadian capture of Cap Gris Nez guns and an armistice at Calais; 8th and 5th Army advances in Italy; Soviet advances in Estonia; US Marine operations in the Pacific; and German V-1 flying bomb attacks on southern England, with a note on unconditional surrender policy from the British House of Commons.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "British 2nd Army", + "RAF", + "American 3rd Army", + "5th Army", + "8th Army", + "American Marines", + "Canadians" + ], + "source_page": 280 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "GS 2 Cdn Inf Div 21(9) 3-0", + "date": "24 Sep 44", + "time": "1540", + "from_unit": "GS 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "Distribution List D" + ], + "subject": "Identification and Handling of Allied Agents, Dutch Resistance Groups, and Persons who have informed on members of Allied Forces (Order 11)", + "summary": "Administrative instruction from GS 2 Cdn Inf Div directing that information on the identification and handling of Allied agents, Dutch resistance groups, and persons who have informed on Allied forces personnel be passed to all relevant personnel. Requests that references to higher formations (Corps and Army) be forwarded through HQ.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 281 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Identification and Handling of Allied Agents; Dutch Resistance Groups; Persons who have informed on members of Allied Forces", + "summary": "This document provides standing instructions on three intelligence/security topics: how forward formations should handle individuals claiming to be Allied agents (collect credentials and pass to GSI(b) 2 Cdn Corps); how to treat members of Dutch Resistance Organizations wearing orange 'ORANGE' armbands; and the correct procedure for dealing with denunciations of local informers who betrayed Allied soldiers or airmen to the Germans during occupation.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Corps", + "FFI" + ], + "source_page": 282 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": "Appy 12", + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Memorial Service — 3 Sep 44, Canadian Cemetery, Dieppe", + "summary": "Orders for a Memorial Service to be held at the Canadian Cemetery, Dieppe (MR 221650) on 3 Sep 44, with a Protestant service 1115–1145 hrs and an RC service 1200–1230 hrs. Attendance is restricted to personnel who participated in the Dieppe operation of August 1942, plus COs of infantry battalions and field regiments and officers with personal connections to the operation. Detailed instructions are given for movement control, area allocation, grave decoration, and the sequence of the two services.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "2 Cdn Pro Coy", + "2 Cdn Corps" + ], + "source_page": 283 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Opfor 13", + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "March Past of 2 Cdn Inf Div, Dieppe — 3 Sep 44", + "summary": "Orders for 2 Cdn Inf Div formations and units to march past at Dieppe on 3 Sep 44 to commemorate the division's return to the town. Details cover order of march, assembly areas along the Totes–Dieppe road, transport arrangements, band programme, saluting base location on Rue Claude Groulard, and post-parade dispersal route. Reviewing stand to be constructed by RCE; parade to move off from rd junc 225673 at 1430 hrs.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCE", + "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div" + ], + "source_page": 284 + }, + { + "page_type": "admin", + "document_id": null, + "date": null, + "time": null, + "from_unit": "AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [ + "List 'D'", + "Comd 2 Cdn Corps", + "DA & QMG - 2 Cdn Corps", + "A Rear 2 Cdn Corps", + "Film & Photo Unit" + ], + "subject": "Dress regulations for parade/march — Battle Dress order and weapon carrying instructions", + "summary": "This document (page 2 of a larger order) specifies dress and weapon-carrying regulations: Battle Dress with skeleton web, steel helmets without cam nets, personal weapons carried in a uniform manner within units. Rifles at the slope, sten guns slung left shoulder butt-up, bren guns at the trail in the left hand, officers to wear web belts and pistols. Issued by Lt Col L A Deziel, AA & QMG 2 Cdn Inf Div.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "2 Cdn Inf Div", + "2 Cdn Corps", + "Film & Photo Unit" + ], + "source_page": 285 + }, + { + "page_type": "movement_order", + "document_id": "Appx 'A' to 2D/5-3-1", + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Order of March — 2 Canadian Infantry Division parade/march", + "summary": "Sets out the order of march for 2 Canadian Infantry Division, listing ten elements in sequence from 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) through divisional signals, with approximate numbers totalling 8,100 personnel. Massed pipes accompany the first five elements and a brass band accompanies RCE and RCAMC.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)", + "4 Cdn Inf Bde", + "5 Cdn Inf Bde", + "6 Cdn Inf Bde", + "Tor Scot (MG)", + "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "RCA", + "RCE", + "RCAMC", + "2 Cdn Inf Div Sigs" + ], + "source_page": 286 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": "Appx 14", + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": null, + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Special Appendix to War Diary — Advance Party, Sep 16-17-18", + "summary": "Cover page or index sheet for Appendix 14, a special appendix to the war diary covering 16-18 September 1944. Lists an advance party consisting of Lt Col D.G. MacLauchlan and Lt W.L. Moore (IO). The page also lists several Belgian and Dutch place names likely representing route points or locations visited during the advance.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders" + ], + "source_page": 287 + }, + { + "page_type": "other", + "document_id": null, + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "time": null, + "from_unit": "Calgary Highlanders", + "to_units": [], + "subject": "Appendix to War Diary — advance party movement from Loon Plage to Antwerp, 16-18 Sep 1944", + "summary": "Lieut Col D.F. MacLauchlan and I.O. Lieut N.S. Moore led an advance party by jeep from Looberghe to Antwerp (approximately 130 miles) on 16 Sep 1944, meeting with RHC and Regiment de Maisonneuve COs and receiving the official route from 5 CIB BM Major Slater. The party spent two static days at 5 CIB HQ in Bornbeek before the main body arrived. The narrative describes the route through France and Belgium, noting landmarks including the Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle.", + "units_mentioned": [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "5 C.I.B.", + "R.H.C.", + "Regiment de Mais" + ], + "source_page": 288 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d840c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +[ + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": true, + "date_span": null, + "place": null, + "summary": "exceptionally fin and we whisked along at a fair speed. We suddenly had a feeling that although the speedometer was continually registering 40 m.p.h., that because of the distance we had travelled and the time it had taken, the speedometer could not be registering correctly. At this point a direct question was asked the driver who was sitting in the back of the jeep and he replied - No Sir! The speedometer is 5 m.p.h. slow. One can quite enjoy no how \"slow\" the air became, because we had set 1800 hrs as our time of arrival in Ghent, when we could stop and refresh ourselves and have a bit of food, and because of the inaccuracy of the speedometer, we would be late in arriving there. Probably one consolation is, that all these things are sent to try us and there is no question they do try our patience at times. C'est la guerre.\n\nBelgium appeared a much more beautiful country than France in every way. The roads, houses, gardens and people themselves show no signs of the ravages of war and certainly not wanting, nor destitute in any sense of the words. The most noticeable thing probably is the beauty and meticulous appearance of the Belgian women and girls. There is no question now why the dashing has a stiff neck - and again no question why we lost our way several times. One simply cannot read a map and examine the beauty of the trip at the same time.\n\nAt Broom 6482 south of Antwerp we stared in utter amazement at a railway crossing. We were actually stopped because the railway gates were closed, - because a train was passing! We had previously been surprised along the route by the sight of street cars, but now, a train before our eyes, adding to our already formed opinion of the lack of suffering in Belgium, compared to France, and this almost became too much for us.\n\nLieut Col Dt. Mac L really pulled a fast one - at OVERENNE 3473. At this point we were attempting to pass an exceptionally long 2nd Div convoy, before which was an Artillery Convoy. Canadian Provost Corps was controlling the column and saw us dodging in and out of the openings as they occurred. The provost evidently were attempting to keep the column together and seeing our small group had annoyed the seething mass of convoy vehicles, immediately signalled Lt.Col. Lt. Mac L on - and at a signalled speed up, pace we passed vehicle after vehicle and ahead of the column under provost guidance. The C.O. kept right behind the m/c and never asked any questions. He profited by many minutes in saved time.\n\nSouth of Antwerp we passed the 4th Bde enroute to their area in northern Antwerp and here the 20 got hurriedly into a jackpot of trouble. With the C.O. stepping along at a fair rate of speed and the 20 attempting to read a map and call turns in time, a complete mess was caused. After taking a", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": true, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Borsbeek / Antwerp", + "summary": "A Belgian gave directions to Borsbeek and started the party on the correct route. This person spoke very fair English and his directions to the main arteries were later proven quite correct. Lieut Col Dt. Mac L had promised to meet Brigadier Megill at Tac HQ 5CIB at 1800 hrs and when we arrived it was 1840. Naturally the C.O. was very perturbed by the I.O. map reading but this was all paid by the way when the Brigadier told the C.O. that 'there wasn't any hurry anyway.' Then and then the question of map reading lessons took the background because Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and the balance of the party motored into Antwerp proper and then attempted to find a good restaurant. This was accomplished only after Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lt Col J. Pebine had freed loose their respective I.O.s from the clutches of a very beautiful Belgian blonde who insisted in keeping them a drink. When the proper restaurant was located the advance party remained seated unto filled by a large steak and chips and a bottle of wine. Lieut Col. Frank Butcher was the mathematician who figured out the cost of the bill and rates of exchange between French Francs and Belgian Francs. This by the way was no mean feat of financial wizardism. We returned to Borsbeek around 2200hrs and then to bed, a little tired perhaps, but happy, as is possible under conditions.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Borsbeek / Antwerp", + "summary": "Next morning, after the I.O. had untied a few knots from his backbone, caused by sleeping on the board floor, we were heated to a Bde breakfast and prepared for the days' work. The three C.O.s made recces of the areas the Battalions will take over and when satisfied as to the possibilities of their respective areas, returned to Bde HQ. Upon arriving back they were jolted by the news that the battalions will not arrive today as per arrangements, but sometime tomorrow morning. Brigadier W.J. Megill decided at once to return to main HQ 5CIB at Hooberge and return the next day. D Col Dt. Mac L was placed temporarily in command as Acting Brigadier. As there was nothing for any of the advance party to do for the ensuing few hours, Antwerp became our 'Large for toint'! The Belgian female species was even more beautijus than thought at first, and the hours were spent making friends and generally relaxing our tense muscles. Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lieut Col Charles Lalmiman of 18 Field Ambulance had an enviable time at the home of some Belgian people and thoroughly were versed in the past and present conditions and feelings of the Belgian people.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": true, + "date_span": null, + "place": null, + "summary": "Their stories of their experiences during this time brought many laughs and envious sighs.\n\nDuring the evening, it rained and the night became very dark and dreary. The advance party returned home in dribs and drabs from many directions, around 2300 hrs and once again, so to bed.", + "weather": "Rain in the evening, night dark and dreary", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 291 + }, + { + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Wommelghem", + "summary": "This morning, we awakened, bright and early, feeling very rested after our relaxation from military duties.\n\nAround 1100 hrs Brigadier Megill arrived back from Loobergh and in a very distressed mood. They had lost their way two or three times returning here and to complete this already sad state of affairs, the Brigadier's bedroll had bounced off the top of the staff car and could not be found when the road was traversed back on the route used.\n\nLt Col D4. has Lauchlan left, arrived 1130 hrs to go to the 11 Field ambulance and thence on to dinner at Corps. Brigadier Megill joined with McRoberts Commandant of the White Brigade.\n\nAround 1200 hrs our battalion recce party under Capt Mart Runnard arrived and proceeded at once to have dinner. After dinner they recce'd the Bn area around Wommelghem and then having completed this job, grabbed a few moments rest.\n\nLt Col D4. Earl returned around 1500 hrs and was surprised to find his new Bn HQ activated in the Wommelghem Brewery.\n\nThe Bn arrived in Wommelghem at 1800 hrs, a weary, tired bunch of lads.\n\nAnd so, the Advance Party, for once had a small holiday instead of excersion's work. We are all very happy to have preceeded the men and to have had a few hours to ourselves.\n\nWe claim - a job well done!", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 291 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d8e5916 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/outputs/step4_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json @@ -0,0 +1,210 @@ +[ + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": "1800", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Ghent", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "we had set 1800 hrs as our time of arrival in Ghent, when we could stop and refresh ourselves and have a bit of food", + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": null, + "grid": "645825", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Broom", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "At Broom 6482 south of Antwerp we stared in utter amazement at a railway crossing", + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": null, + "grid": "345735", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "OVERENNE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Lieut Col Dt. Mac L really pulled a fast one - at OVERENNE 3473. At this point we were attempting to pass an exceptionally long 2nd Div convoy", + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "date": null, + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Antwerp", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "South of Antwerp we passed the 4th Bde enroute to their area in northern Antwerp", + "source_page": 289 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": "1840", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Tac HQ 5CIB", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 CIB", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Lieut Col Dt. Mac L had promised to meet Brigadier Megill at Tac HQ 5CIB at 1800 hrs and when we arrived it was 1840.", + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "16 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": true, + "hour": "2200", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Borsbeek", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "We returned to Borsbeek around 2200hrs and then to bed.", + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Antwerp", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Antwerp became our 'Large for toint'! The hours were spent making friends and generally relaxing our tense muscles.", + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Hooberge", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "5 CIB", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Brigadier W.J. Megill decided at once to return to main HQ 5CIB at Hooberge and return the next day.", + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "17 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Borsbeek", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Advance party based at Borsbeek area awaiting battalion arrival the next morning.", + "source_page": 290 + }, + { + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Loobergh", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "Brigadier Megill", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Brigadier Megill arrived back from Loobergh", + "source_page": 291 + }, + { + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1200", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Wommelghem", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": "Recce Party", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "battalion recce party under Capt Mart Runnard arrived and recce'd the Bn area around Wommelghem", + "source_page": 291 + }, + { + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1500", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Wommelghem Brewery", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": "Bn HQ", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Lt Col Earl returned around 1500 hrs and was surprised to find his new Bn HQ activated in the Wommelghem Brewery", + "source_page": 291 + }, + { + "date": "18 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1800", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Wommelghem", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The Bn arrived in Wommelghem at 1800 hrs", + "source_page": 291 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/TestRun/run_testrun_pipeline.ps1 b/TestRun/run_testrun_pipeline.ps1 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..34f885e --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/run_testrun_pipeline.ps1 @@ -0,0 +1,182 @@ +# ============================================================================= +# TestRun Pipeline +# ============================================================================= +# Runs all PDFs in TestRun/input through the Project 44 pipeline: +# +# input/narratives/*.pdf -> Step 1 (OCR) -> Step 2 (Viewer MD) +# input/appendices/*.pdf -> Step 1 (OCR) -> Step 3 (Extraction) +# +# Outputs land in TestRun/outputs/ with step-prefixed filenames: +# step2_{name}_claude-4-6_viewer.md +# step4_{name}_claude-4-6_narratives.json +# step4_{name}_claude-4-6_positions.json +# step4_{name}_claude-4-6_appx_records.json +# step4_{name}_claude-4-6_appx_positions.json +# +# Usage: +# cd G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype +# .\TestRun\run_testrun_pipeline.ps1 +# +# Requirements: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY in .env, Poppler on PATH, Python env active +# ============================================================================= + +$ErrorActionPreference = "Stop" + +$PROJECT = "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype" +$STEP1_TMP = "$PROJECT\TestRun\step1_temp" +$INPUT_NAR = "$PROJECT\TestRun\input\narratives" +$INPUT_APX = "$PROJECT\TestRun\input\appendices" +$OUTPUT = "$PROJECT\TestRun\outputs" + +New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $STEP1_TMP | Out-Null +New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $OUTPUT | Out-Null + +# ============================================================================= +# STEP 1 - OCR all PDFs (narratives + appendices) +# ============================================================================= + +Write-Host "" +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host " STEP 1 - OCR all input PDFs via Claude Sonnet 4.6" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan + +$allPdfs = @( + (Get-ChildItem "$INPUT_NAR\*.pdf" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) + (Get-ChildItem "$INPUT_APX\*.pdf" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) +) + +if ($allPdfs.Count -eq 0) { + Write-Host " No PDFs found in input/narratives or input/appendices. Exiting." -ForegroundColor Yellow + exit 1 +} + +foreach ($pdf in $allPdfs) { + $expectedOut = "$STEP1_TMP\step1_$($pdf.BaseName)_claude-4-6.md" + if (Test-Path $expectedOut) { + Write-Host " [SKIP] Step 1 already done: $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor DarkGray + continue + } + Write-Host " OCR: $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor White + python "$PROJECT\scripts\step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py" ` + --single "$($pdf.FullName)" ` + --output_dir "$STEP1_TMP" + if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) { + Write-Host " ERROR: Step 1 failed for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Red + } +} + +# ============================================================================= +# STEP 2 - Viewer MD for narrative PDFs +# ============================================================================= + +Write-Host "" +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host " STEP 2 - Viewer MD for narrative pages" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan + +foreach ($pdf in (Get-ChildItem "$INPUT_NAR\*.pdf" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) { + $step1Md = "$STEP1_TMP\step1_$($pdf.BaseName)_claude-4-6.md" + $finalName = "step2_$($pdf.BaseName)_claude-4-6_viewer.md" + $finalPath = "$OUTPUT\$finalName" + + if (-not (Test-Path $step1Md)) { + Write-Host " [SKIP] Step 1 output not found for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Yellow + continue + } + + if (Test-Path $finalPath) { + Write-Host " [SKIP] Viewer MD already exists: $finalName" -ForegroundColor DarkGray + continue + } + + Write-Host " Viewer MD: $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor White + python "$PROJECT\scripts\step2_json_to_viewer_md.py" ` + --input "$step1Md" ` + --output_dir "$OUTPUT" + + if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) { + Write-Host " ERROR: Step 2 failed for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Red + continue + } + + $rawOut = "$OUTPUT\step1_$($pdf.BaseName)_claude-4-6_viewer.md" + if (Test-Path $rawOut) { + Rename-Item -Path $rawOut -NewName $finalName + Write-Host " -> Saved: $finalName" -ForegroundColor Green + } +} + +# ============================================================================= +# STEP 3 -> STEP 4 - Extraction for appendix PDFs +# ============================================================================= + +Write-Host "" +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host " STEP 3 - Extraction for appendices (labelled step4)" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan + +$STEP3_TMP = "$PROJECT\TestRun\step3_temp" +New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $STEP3_TMP | Out-Null + +foreach ($pdf in (Get-ChildItem "$INPUT_APX\*.pdf" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) { + $step1Md = "$STEP1_TMP\step1_$($pdf.BaseName)_claude-4-6.md" + + if (-not (Test-Path $step1Md)) { + Write-Host " [SKIP] Step 1 output not found for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Yellow + continue + } + + $cleanStem = $pdf.BaseName + $expectedNarr = "step4_${cleanStem}_claude-4-6_narratives.json" + $expectedPosn = "step4_${cleanStem}_claude-4-6_positions.json" + $expectedAppxRec = "step4_${cleanStem}_claude-4-6_appx_records.json" + $expectedAppxPosn = "step4_${cleanStem}_claude-4-6_appx_positions.json" + + $allDone = (Test-Path "$OUTPUT\$expectedNarr") -and ` + (Test-Path "$OUTPUT\$expectedPosn") -and ` + (Test-Path "$OUTPUT\$expectedAppxRec") -and ` + (Test-Path "$OUTPUT\$expectedAppxPosn") + + if ($allDone) { + Write-Host " [SKIP] Extraction already complete: $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor DarkGray + continue + } + + $ckptFile = "$STEP3_TMP\${cleanStem}_claude-4-6_checkpoint.json" + if (Test-Path $ckptFile) { + Write-Host " [RESUME] Checkpoint found for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Yellow + } + + Write-Host " Extracting: $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor White + python "$PROJECT\scripts\step3_extract-posn_claude-4-6.py" ` + --input "$step1Md" ` + --output_dir "$STEP3_TMP" + + if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) { + Write-Host " ERROR: Step 3 failed for $($pdf.Name)" -ForegroundColor Red + continue + } + + foreach ($json in (Get-ChildItem "$STEP3_TMP\*.json" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) { + $dest = "$OUTPUT\step4_$($json.Name)" + Move-Item -Path $json.FullName -Destination $dest -Force + Write-Host " -> Saved: step4_$($json.Name)" -ForegroundColor Green + } +} + +Remove-Item $STEP3_TMP -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + +# ============================================================================= +# Summary +# ============================================================================= + +Write-Host "" +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host " Pipeline complete. Outputs:" -ForegroundColor Cyan +Write-Host "============================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan + +Get-ChildItem "$OUTPUT" | ForEach-Object { + Write-Host " $($_.Name)" +} + +Write-Host "" diff --git a/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6.md b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e95187e --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_claude-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,18527 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44 +OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (claude-sonnet-4-6) via Anthropic +Source: Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44.pdf — pages 1–449 + +## Page 1 + +Calgary Highlanders Oct 1944. + +## Page 2 + +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 + +## Page 3 + +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). + +II + +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. + +## Page 4 + +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. + +V + +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. + +VI + +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 + +## Page 5 + +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. 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APPENDIX TO OCTOBER WAR DIARY 1944

No.    Description                Original    Duplicate    Triplicate
✓1.    Messages                        X           -            t
2.     Part II Orders                -           -            X
✓3.    Bde. Patrol Programme          X           -            -
✓4.    Task Tables                    X           -            -
✓5.    AFW 3008/9E                    X           -            -
✓6.    Inteligence Summary            X           -            -
✓7.    Map Traces                     X           -            -
✓8.    Bde. Mov Orders                X           -            -
✓9.    Daily News Sheets              X           -            -
✓10.   Maps                            X           -            -
11.    Lett                            X           -            -
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Molenheiker
MR 856089
Sheet 24 & 34
Tac H. 873098		1 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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		10
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Sheet 24 & 34
Tac H. 873098		1 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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!"
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		k
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Tac H. 873098		1 Oct
44		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.
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".
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."
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.
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!
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".
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		L
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Tac H 873098		1 Oct
44		at length and the C.O. registered his pleasure in no unmistakable manner.
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.
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.
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.

Weather:- Bright and sunny, typical Indian
Summer. Full moon at night.
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Oct
44		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.
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.
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		10
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Octwould 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.
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.
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.
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		6
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Octfacilities of the Aer. O.P. was again presented for consideration.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Leading up to the next question was the topic of reinforcements and the units were asked their experience, problems and suggestions.
+The enquiry of bathing followed next in discussion and Calgary Highlanders were given priority on the list.
+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.
+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.
+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.		fo.
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 OctThe Company Commanders meeting followed at once. The main topic consisted of company strengths and allotments of reinforcements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The night passed without any definite sign of German activity. Within the Unit it is reported that cognac was the accepted drink.

Weather:- Bright, sunny, clear but cool, with a beautiful, bright, harvest-like moon.

Visibility: Excellent		k.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
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44		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.
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.
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).
Defying a Bn superstition, a Bath Parade was organized and got under way early in the afternoon.
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.
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.
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		10 6.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		3 Oct
44		side-note was that the R. de M. and R.H.C. were in their same positions.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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		6
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		3 Oct
44		reason for the enemy to hold the fort. With remarkable foresight, the C.O. suggested that rations for two days be taken.
+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.
+The scouts returned earlier than expected and gave very encouraging reports. No sign of the enemy and the only possible difficulty was mines.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+The day closed with promise of excellent results but confirmation was still lacking.
+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.
+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.

+Weather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night.

+Visibility: Poor.		6.

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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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.
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.
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!"
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.
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		k.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.		Lo.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-		k.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		rooms full of disinfectants and arty parts, a stationary dynamo and one on a trailer, partially damaged, 1 drill press, bridging beams, electri bulbs, petrol and lubricants.
Padre Percy came to perform one of the tasks of war, burying enemy dead. He is a prince among men and is always welcome.

Weather:- Cool, sunny and bright.
Visibility:- Good.		k.

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Belgium
Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Manor Brass-
chaet
MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		10
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Manor Brass-
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M.R. 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		k.
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Manor Brass-
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MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		were to move up along main axis by working up in echelon behind 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.
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.
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.
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.		k.
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Manor Brass-
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MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		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.
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.
Officer reinforcements for the day included Lieuts. A. Medhurst, Lafleur and Phrimmer.

Weather:- Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good.		k.

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Belgium
Manor Brass-
chaet
MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		6 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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		8
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Farm Yard
MR 6809
Sheet 24 & 34		6 Oct
44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.		ℓ.
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44		The whole operation was divided into four Report Centres:
+(a) First road junction 631193
+(b) First road junction north of (a) 634194
+(c) NW Hoogerheide 636196
+(d) Tangle of roads at intersection 641197
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Capt. Dore, our Adjutant, was run ragged with a "business-as-usual" Court of Inquiry but emerged smiling and triumphant.
+No one knows where it started but there is a saying in the Bn that shellblast is NOT as bad as C.O. BLAST.
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+Weather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime,
+cool and dark at night
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+Visibility: Good.		6o
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Tac H		7 Oct
44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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		10 Q.
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Tac H		7 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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		g.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+An examination of the records disclosed that we had taken 62 prisoners and that the Bn had once more accomplished a big task.
+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.

+Weather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night.
+Visibility:- Excellent.		k.

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44		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.
From other sources, we received an additional 5 P.W's, bringing our bag to 6.
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.
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!"
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.
"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.
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		£.










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44		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.
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.
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.
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.		6.
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44		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.
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.
C Sqdn, 10 Arm'd Regt. knocked out one Panther that had been bothering them all day and were quite jubilant about their score.
98 reinforcements were reported available for distribution and the glad tidings were well received by the C.O.
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.
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.
Total prisoners taken during the day amounted to 31.
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-		e.
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44		captured a 17-pdr and a truck with three prisoners, one of whom escaped.

Weather:- Very foggy in the morning. Afternoon
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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		10

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44		Hun, Arty dropped a few rounds. Working closely with Able Coy, Arty was able to carry out an extremely effective shoot.
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!
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.
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.
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.		6.
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44		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.
Able and Charlie Coys came under mortar fire from N.E. and their morepts tallied very closely, enabling Arty to establish a likely target.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		£.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officer reinforcements for the day consisted of Capt W. Lasher and Lieut. Jim Coady.
Sgt. Sharlow put in an appearance after a sojourn in hospital following his crack-up on his motorcycle.
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,		6.




































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44		were to feature in an attempt to capture the cross-roads above the church in area 625198.
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!
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.

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44		At 0248 hours, after some of the smoke of battle had cleared, we sent the following sitrep:
"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."
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		10
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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		ℓ.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Capt. Bob Porter was wounded during the day and was evacuated.
+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.
+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.
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44		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.
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.
"I" section busied itself checking Coy locations, setting up aerial photos.
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.
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.		10 k.
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44		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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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		✓ &.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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!
+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.
+Use of the Air O.P. was to be made available to A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis.		e.
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44		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.
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.
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.
Everyone was pleased to see Sandy Pearson sporting three pips as Dog Coy Commander.

Weather:- Beautiful, sunny day, typical fall evening with dark night.
Visibility:- Maximum.		ε.
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44		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!
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.
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.
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.		10
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		ê.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
Next step was to contact the Essex Scottish, who were nicely ensconced in the hospital which Major Ellis had captured.
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!
Next to be visited was R.S.M. Bowen and he produced some drinks which were very acceptable.
Major Ellis held his Huddle as arranged and briefed the Company Commanders. Finishing early, he packed them off to bed.
At 2100 hours, Capt. Ross Turnbull reported one of his jeeps had been involved in an accident and that three men had cracked up.
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.		2.
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44		Another day drew to a close and the Bn gave thanks for another day of rest.

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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		10
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		6.
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De Geest
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44		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.
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".
Officer reinforcements brought back to us Capt. Ernie Teagle, Lieuts. John Moffat and Lew Wilkins.
Wondering what the next day would hold, the Bn sleepily folded up for the night.

Weather:- Bright, warm in morning and afternoon.
Night dark and rainy.
Visibility:- Good.		kc.

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De Geest
MR 622178
Sheet 23 NE		14 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
Word reached us that Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had been contacted at "A" Echelon
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Sheet 23 NE
De Geest
Pub 622178		14
Oct
44		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.
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.
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		k.
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Pub 622178		14 Octout. 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.
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.
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.		k.








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De Geest
Pub 622178		14
Oct
44		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.

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Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelencord
Van de Maegdenberg's Farm
600180		15
Oct
44		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 the10
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Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelencord
Van de Maegdenberg's
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600180		15
Oct 44		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.
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.		£.
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Hinkelenoord
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Oct 44		44The 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.
+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.
+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.
+Weather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with
+heavy downpour of rain at night.
+Visibility - V.G. until a few hours before storm.		l.
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Van den Maegdenberg's
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44		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.
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
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.		10
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Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
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44		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.6.
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Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
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44		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".
+    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
+    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.
+    It was learned that Major Baker was in 8th General Hospital undergoing treatment for peritonitis.
+    "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.
+    The day closed without any further excitement and all voted it a banner one
+        Weather - Fair to cloudy with some light showers during
+            morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with
+            continuous light rain in evening.
+            Visibility: fair.		6.








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600180		17 Oct
44		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.10
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44		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.
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		6.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.		ℓ.
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44		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.

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.
Visibility - Good, diminishing gradually.		k.
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44		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
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		10
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600180		18 Oct44men, 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.
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.		6.
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600180		18 OctThe civilians left with their guide and the matter was closed.
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.
By 1645 hrs we were in communication byline with "A" Echelon. We have found this very satisfactory.
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.
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!"
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".
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.
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.		6.



























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44		Weather:- Alternately cloudy to partly cloudly with occasional Showers.

Visibility:- Good generally but poor in showers.		JD. E.
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44		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.
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.		10
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44		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.
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.		L.
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44		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.
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.
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.

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.

Visibility - proportionately limited.		6.
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44		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 but1
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44		(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)
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-
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.
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.
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		£.

































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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 25 NE
Heinkelenoord
Van den
Maegdenberg's
Farm 600180		Fri
20
Oct
44		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.
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		k.
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Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Heinkelenoord
van den
Maegdenberg's
Farm 600180		Fri
20
Oct
44		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 hek.
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Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Heinkelenoord
van den
Maegdenberg's
Farm 600180		Fri
20
Oct
44		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".

Weather - windy, cloudy with slight intermittent rain and drizzle locally in the morning clearing somewhat in the afternoon.

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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Heinkelenoord
van den
Maegdenberg's
Farm 600180		Fri
Sat
21
Oct
44		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.
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.
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		10
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Heinkelanoord
Wolfert's
Farm 599189		Sat
21
Oct
44		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.
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.
Lt MacDonald was evacuated shell-shocked early in the day when an enemy mortar bomb alighted directly on his slit trench.

Weather - Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle

Visibility - limited		k.

2 Ch.
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Ossendrecht
Home of P van
Gijn 626165		Sun
22
Oct
44		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.
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		10
+ +## Page 71 + +Page 65 + +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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Ossendrecht
Home of P van
Gijn 626165		Sun
22
Oct
44		business and arranged for an informant to be conducted to Bde on the 23rd.
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, &.... 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		k.
+ +## Page 72 + +Page. 66 . +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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/3/ + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Ossendrecht
Home of P van
Gijn 626165		Sun
22 Oct
44		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."
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.

Weather - Fair but cool.

Visibility - good.		k.
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Ossendrecht
Home of P van
Gijn 626165		Mon
23 Oct
44		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 and10 k.

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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Holland
24 & 34 Sheets
Heinkelnoord
23 Oct 44
Wolfert's Farm
599189		Mon
.		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.

Weather - Foggy in morning, cloudy in afternoon. Slight local rain.
Cold rainy night. Visibility poor.		k.

6R.
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Heinkelnoord
24 Oct
Wolfert's Farm
599189		Tues
24 Oct
44		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 in10
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24 Oct 44		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.
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		k.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.

+Weather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night
+Visibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon.		k.


























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25 Oct
444		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.
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		1 k.
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611201		27 Oct 44Lt.-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.10 k.
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611201		27 Oct 44The 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 livek
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611201		27 Oct 44Jerry, 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).
+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.

+Weather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night.
+Visibility - Fair		k.

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611201		28 Oct 44Bde'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 also1
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611201		28 Oct 44narrow, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		k.
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Kruiningen 4223		28 Oct 44The 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.
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.
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.

Weather - Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in the afternoon, rain showers at night.
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Kruiningen 4223		29 Oct 44During 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.
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		10
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Schore 4024		29 Oct 44the 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.
+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.
+Weather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed. night brigh and cool. Visibility - Good.		k.

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Bn HQ 311296		30 Oct 44During 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.
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.
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.
The time was estimated at first light 31 Oct 44 plus 2 hours.
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.		k.
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Bn HQ 311296		30 Oct 44News of the day consisted of word that Capt. Sandy Pearson was in England and that Lt. Art Rice Jones was faring quite well.
Lieuts Jack McInstry, Pioneer Officer came in to prominence when he reported capturing 5 robot tanks.
The South Beveland national costume worn by women provoked considerable interest.
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.

Weather - Fair to cloudy
Visibility - Poor with mist and local fog in the morning,
improving gradually from moderat to good.		k.

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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44Nothing 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.
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		10
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44an 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.		k.
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 4444Leaving 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.
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.
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		k.
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44that 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.
+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".
+At 2400 hours Baker Coy started out along the Causeway. While every one waited almost with bated breath for their first report.
+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.
+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.
+Capt. Newman, our very good Arty fellow-worker put in an appearance once again eager to go to work.
+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!
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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 - - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +MRoo s.d +.Arcut. + +## Page 100 + +29 +Calg Highs +0-04 + +## Page 101 + +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 + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - - IN CIPHER Cur de Salaberry + +Capt. + +## Page 102 + +This page appears to be the reverse/back side of a typed document, showing through as a mirror image (bleed-through from the other side of the paper). 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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 + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 106 + +7 Caly Stephen +B 02 + +## Page 107 + +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 + +## Page 108 + +S. Hughes +Caly Hughes +6 03 + +## Page 109 + +W: 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 210428 51-6936 + +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. +Signed. +copy + +Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. + +Time System Op. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +## Page 110 + +16 + +Calg Highrs + +004 + +## Page 111 + +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 + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +[signature] + +## Page 112 + +g Calg + +Calg Bgh + +## Page 113 + +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: 5 Cdn Inf Bde | Date—Time of Origin: 061700A | Office Date Stamp + +For Action + +TO +G OPS 2 Cdn Inf Div +HHC R DE MAIS CALO HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +4 CDN INF BDE 6 CDN INF BDE + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +GO 8 SECRET. ADDITONAL CODE WORDS INTRODUCED BY US. + +FARNIS 1 649176 +" 2 641181 +" 3 636184 + +VICTORIA 1 643193 +" 2 635193 +" 3 636197 +" 4 648198 + +OSHAWA 1 632193 +" 2 630199 +" 3 625199 + +AMPTON 1 635203 +" 2 636200 +" 3 638207 + +Advise Ptby re our Crow +Report Centre + +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 114 + +24 + +Calg Hughes +608 + +## Page 115 + +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 + +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 + +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +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 + +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 + +## Page 116 + +25 +Calg Hughes +G07 + +## Page 117 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 ($150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Register No. + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +19 3 2212 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +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 + +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR + +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 (.) + +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 118 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 (5150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Register No. · + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +19/ 100/ + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +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 + +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 119 + +Colg Hughes +2 + +## Page 120 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 (5150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Register No. + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +265 0915 20. + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +Office Date Stamp + +FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin +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 + +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 + +## Page 121 + +32 Calg Hei. + +## Page 122 + +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) 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 + +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 + +## Page 123 + +18 Calg Highrs + +## Page 124 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 (5150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Register No. + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions + +21 0 1200 (handwritten) + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +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 (.) + +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 125 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 (5150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +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 + +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 126 + +2 3 +Calg Hights + +## Page 127 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +40/P&S/2434 (5150) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Register No. + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions + +231 1400 11 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +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] + +## Page 128 + +12 + +Calg Highs + +G 02 + +## Page 129 + +L.v. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7/044... ..../...26 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. + +Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +219 +144 NI + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. + +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 + +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 THI or TOR | System | Op. +Time Cleared + +Signed. + +## Page 130 + +- 13 + +Calg Heights +G03 + +## Page 131 + +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. + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. + +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. + +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 132 + +CH + +## Page 133 + +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 + +## Page 134 + +17 + +Calg Highrs +605 + +## Page 135 + +Aa 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 hf 7194... ... + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. + +Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +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 + +## Page 137 + +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 + +43 +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 + +21 +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 + +11 +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 + +The text on this page is the reverse side of a document, showing mirror-image bleed-through text from the other side of the page, making it largely illegible. The only clearly legible text is a handwritten signature at the bottom right: + +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 + +## Page 187 + +6 only heights + +## Page 188 + +... 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7les... ... + +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 | | + +## Page 189 + +$ + +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] + +## Page 191 + +7 +cady Heyhe— + +## Page 192 + +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 + +## Page 193 + +July Sighos ② 1943 (or similar red notation) + +## Page 194 + +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. + +## Page 195 + +13 +Calg Highrs +a a +603 + +[This page appears to be a carbon copy or reverse side of a typed document. The text is showing through from the other side and is therefore mirrored/reversed and largely illegible. A hand-drawn circle with an "H" mark appears in the upper right area of the page.] + +[The bottom portion shows faint reversed text that is not legibly transcribable.] + +## Page 196 + +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 + +## Page 197 + +5 +Caly Hughes +o +6 O R + +## Page 198 + +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 + +## Page 199 + +24 + +Colg Hughes + +O.C. 47 + +## Page 200 + +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 + +## Page 201 + +2 2 +cdy. + +## Page 202 + +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. + +## Page 206 + +5. + +Colg Hughes, + +## Page 207 + +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 | + +## Page 210 + +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] + +## Page 212 + +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( + +## Page 214 + +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. + +## Page 215 + +5-6-7 +Caly Heights +d +601-2-3 + +## Page 216 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +I 217 +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 + +## Page 217 + +n3 +Coly Hyghes + +## Page 218 + +.. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 Mir /1es... ... + +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 + +## Page 219 + +13 + +Calg Highrs + +604 + +## Page 220 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +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. + +## Page 221 + +31 +Calg Hughes +G07 + +## Page 222 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 4908 (Pads of 100) 5/43-MP 710428 51-6736 + +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 + +## Page 223 + +2 3 + +Culg H +G06 . + +## Page 224 + +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 + +## Page 225 + +9 +CALG HIGRS + +## Page 226 + +Wt. 9533/63727F 6yUM (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +*11 : 22100e/A.* + +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. + +## Page 227 + +4 RHc + +## Page 228 + +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 + +## Page 229 + +6 +Calg Hghs + +## Page 230 + +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. + +## Page 231 + +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] + +## Page 232 + +cold +Hd. Hghes + +50R +cur + +## Page 233 + +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 + +## Page 234 + +13 Calg + +## Page 235 + +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 + +## Page 236 + +11 +Caly Highs. + +## Page 237 + +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 +● | | | (.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 + +## Page 238 + +1 2 +Colg Hghs, + +## Page 239 + +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 + +## Page 240 + +2 6 +Calg Hughes +6-09 + +## Page 241 + +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 + ● + (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 + +## Page 242 + +6 +Calg Highrs. + +## Page 243 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MD 710428 51-6756 . + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 4. + +Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions +● | | | 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 + +## Page 244 + +J Colg + +## Page 245 + +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 + +If + +[signature] Wk thins tmas + +## Page 246 + +9 +Caby Hykes + +## Page 247 + +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 + +## Page 248 + +12 +Calg Hughes +G O G + +## Page 249 + +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 + +- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + +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] + +## Page 250 + +17 +Caly Heights +608 + +## Page 251 + +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 + +## Page 252 + +2 7 + +Calg Heights +60-10 + +2040 - ß +2055 - ß + +## Page 253 + +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 + +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. + +## Page 254 + +8 Coly + +## Page 255 + +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. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +Signed. Signed. [signature] +Capt + +## Page 256 + +Colg Heights. + +## Page 257 + +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 + +- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + +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 + +- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + +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 + +## Page 258 + +g Caly + +## Page 259 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: HQ 5 CDN INF BDE TIME: 250800A + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 + +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] +maj + +## Page 260 + +10 +Caly. + +## Page 261 + +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 +(Tmn U.) + +## Page 262 + +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. +THI or TOR | | +Time Cleared | | + +## Page 263 + +20 +Calg Hayder + +## Page 264 + +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. + +## Page 265 + +11 +Calg Highs +602 + +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 + +## Page 267 + +11 +Calg Hughes +601-2 + +## Page 268 + +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 + +## Page 269 + +26 +Caly Hights, + +## Page 270 + +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. + +## Page 271 + +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 + +## Page 272 + +12 +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 + +## Page 274 + +10 +Calgy Highrs +603-4 + +## Page 275 + +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 | + +## Page 276 + +3.4 +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 + +## Page 278 + +5-6 + +Calg. Highrs + +## Page 279 + +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 + +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 | | | + +## Page 280 + +9 +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 + +8 +Calg Hgts +G O A + +## Page 283 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +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. + +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 + +## Page 284 + +9 + +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. + +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 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 + +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] + +## Page 286 + +23 +caly Hyde + +## Page 287 + +Wt. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 71042B 51-6756 + +Reed 291545 + +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 (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 + +## Page 288 + +Wt. 9533/63722P 4NOM (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. + +FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp —> +(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 3009930A + +For Action. + +I 248 +Logged 1505 +11.8.a + +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 + +## Page 289 + +7 +Calg Highes +d d +G01 + +## Page 290 + +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 + +26 3 +logged 959 + +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] + +## Page 291 + +This appears to be the reverse side of a war diary page. The content visible is bleed-through from the front of the page, appearing mirror-reversed. There is one handwritten signature/notation visible: + +Coly Kigh + +## Page 292 + +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 + +## Page 293 + +This page appears to be a reverse/back side of a document that has bled through from the other side, making the text appear mirrored and very faint. The only clearly legible element is a handwritten signature in the middle-left area of the page that reads: + +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.] + +## Page 294 + +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 + +296 +Logged + +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 + +## Page 295 + +Redd10936A + +26 +Calg Hights + +## Page 296 + +3 + +5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME + +SECRET + +NIGHT 1/2 OCT 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITTYPETIMINGSTASKS
1R H CLiaison2200-2400-0200-0400To be contacted by R de Mais
2R H C"2200-2400-0200-0400Contact FMR at rd junc 847099
3R H C"2200-2400-0200-0400Contact CAMS of C at 839097
4R de Mais"2200-2400-0200-0400Contact RHC in BRECHT
5R de Mais"2200-2400-0200-0400Contact Calg Highrs at rd junc 854094
6Calg Highrs" Can —2200-2400-0200-0400Contact R de Mais at rd junc 854094
7Calg Highrs" ▸ —2200-2400-0200-0400Contact FMR at 843090 10B
8Calg Highrs" ◂2200-2400-0200-0400Contact CAMS of C at br 831088 C
+ +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 + +## Page 297 + +cp/ coelg Highrs + +## Page 298 + +S E C R E T + +5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 2/3 OCT 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITTYPETIMINGSTASKROUTE
1R H CLiaison2400-0200-0400Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 829093.At C O's discretion
2R H C"2400-0200-0400Contact Calg Highrs on rd at approx 844095.At C O's discretion
3R H C"2400-0200-0400Contact friendly troops in ST LEONARD.At C O's discretion
4R de Mais"2400-0200-0400Contact RHC in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 829093.-
5R de Mais"2400-0200-0400Contact Calg Highrs in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090.-
6Calg Highrs"2400-0200-0400Contact RHC on rd at approx 844095.At C O's discretion
7Calg Highrs"2400-0200-0400Contact R de Mais in STERNHOVEN at rd junc 828090.At C O's discretion
8Calg Highrs"2400-0200-0400Contact friendly tps in ST LEONARD.At C O's discretion.
+ +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. + +## Page 299 + +5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME +NIGHT 8/9 Oct 44 + +S E C R E T + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerialUNITTYPETIMINGSTASK
1R H CLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact Calg Highrs at Xrds 633199
2R H CLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact R de Mais at Xrds 643192
3R de MaisLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact R H C at Xrds 643192
4R de MaisLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact Calg Highrs at rd junc 627193
5R de MaisLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact RHLI at Bn HQ at 647168
6Calg HighrsLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact R H C at Xrds 633199
7Calg HighrsLIAISON2400 - 0200 - 0400Contact R de Mais at rd junc 627193
+ +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 + +## Page 300 + +SECRET                              5 CDN INF BDE     PATROL PROGRAMME                              NIGHT 14/15 OCT 44 + +(3) 21 D 19 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITTYPETIMINGSTASK
1Calg HighrsLiaison2100 - 0100 - 0500 hrsContact C Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5717
2Calg Highrs (D Coy)StandingDarknessEst at approx 575192
3Calg Highrs (B Coy)""Est at approx 578200
4Calg Highrs (B Coy)Recce"To patrol WEST along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No 4)
5Calg Highrs (B Coy)""To patrol EAST along rly in sqs 5720 - 5920 to a limit of rd & rly crossing 597206 (No 5)
6Calg Highrs (C Coy)""To patrol NORTH along dyke in sqs 5919 - 5920 to a limit of bend in dyke 595202 (No 6)
7Calg Highrs (C Coy)""To patrol NE along rd in sqs 5919 - 6019 to a limit of rd & dyke junc 606200 (No 7)
8Calg Highrs (C Coy)Liaison2300 - 0300 hrsContact A Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5918
9B Sqn 8 Recce Regt
(Assault Tp)		"2100 - 2300 - 0100 -
0300 - 0500		Contact C Coy R de M along dyke in sq 5816
10""2100 - 0100 - 0500Contact R de M at Bn HQ in farm 600167
11R de M (C Coy)"2300 - 0300 hrsContact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5717 - 5718      (See Serial 1)
12R de M (A Coy)"2100 - 0100 - 0500Contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918
                        (See Serial 8)
+ +## Page 301 + +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 + +## Page 302 + +CA + +5 CDN INF BDE PATROL REPORT + +NIGHT 14/15 Oct 44 + +S E C R E T + +- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALRESULTS
1Contacted effected - NTR.
2Observed oil flares at approx 576186. Burnt from 2230 - 0115 hrs. No enemy fire. Attempts to draw fire unsuccessful.
3Unable to function due to counter attack in the area.
4Time 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.
5Time 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.
6Patrol reached objective (595202) All clear. MG at approx 598208 firing West.
7Time 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.
8Contacteffected - NTR.
9Contact effected - Flares and SA fire to North. Enemy tpt coln mov N to S in sqs 5518-5619 using dim lights.
10No contact made as R de Mais BnHQ not est until first lt - NTR
11Contact effected - NTR.
12Conta t effected - NTR.
+ +P.T.O. + +## Page 303 + +PAGE 2 + +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 + +## Page 304 + +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 + +## Page 305 + +S E C R E T                        5 CDN INF BDE    PATROL PROGRAMME                        NIGHT 15/16 Oct 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUnitTYPETIMINGSTASK
✓1Calg Highrs (B Coy)
579200		LIAISON2300-0300 hrs AdviseContact D Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5718
✓2 →Calg Highrs (D Coy)STANDINGDarkness RdemEst at approx 575192
✓3Calg Highrs (B Coy)STANDINGDarknessEst at approx 578199
✓4Calg Highrs (B Coy) ScoutsRECCEDarknessTo 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.
? 5 CancelledCalg Highrs (C Coy)LIAISON2100-0100-0500 hrsContact A Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5918
6B Sqn 8 Recce Regt
(Assault Tp)		LIAISON2200-2400-0200-0400 hrsContact C Coy R de Mais Along dyke in sq 5816
7 CancelledB Sqn 8 Recce Regt
(Assault Tp)		LIAISON2100-0100-0500 hrsContact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5916
→8 DR de Mais (D Coy)LIAISON2100-0100-0500 hrsContact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5718 (see ser. 1)
9 CancelledR de Mais (A Coy)LIAISON2300-0300 hrsContact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sq 5918 (see ser. 5)
✓10R de Mais (D Coy)STANDINGDarknessEst at approx dyke junc 574183.
✓11R de Mais (C Coy)STANDINGDarknessEst at approx bend in dyke 573172.
✓12R de Mais (C Coy)STANDINGDarknessEst at approx dyke & track junc 582165.
+ +NOTES:-     1.   Reports to this HQ: By phone 0600 hrs, Written by 0700 hrs, Anything untoward to be reported when it happens. +               2.   Password: "QUARTER - MASTER". +               3.   Routes at CO's discretion. +               4.   Recce & Standing patrols to report on enemy disposns, strs & weapons. +               5.   Standing patrols to be pushed out 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 are in addition to any local patrolling arranged by unit comds within 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 on advice to this HQ. + +DISTRIBUTION + +R H C                          2 Cdn Inf Div                                                                   (G.H.Hees) Major +R de Mais                     4 Cdn Inf Bde                                                                   BM 5 Cdn Inf Bde +✓Calg Highrs              5 Cdn Inf Bde +B Sqn 8 Cdn Recce    6 Cdn Inf Bde +              Regt + +## Page 306 + +Calgary Patria +a +B +C +D +etc + +## Page 307 + +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 + +## Page 308 + +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 + +## Page 309 + +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. + +## Page 310 + +• 2 2 + +Calg Highes + +G 06 + +## Page 311 + +S E C R E T CH 5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 16/17 Oct 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITTYPETIMINGSTASK
1 CCalg Highrs
(C Coy)		FightingDarkness ✓ 1 CTo patrol North along dyke in sqs 5919-5920 to a limit of bend on dyke 595202(No. 1)
2Calg Highrs
(D Coy)		FightingDarkness 2 DTo patrol East along rly in sqs 5920 to a limit of rd and rly crossing 597205(No.2)
3Calg Highrs
(B Coy)		FightingDarkness 3 (B DTo patrol north across rly somewhere between track 577204 and track 588205 to a limit of east -West road in sq 5820(No.3)
4Calg Highrs
(D Coy) A Coy		FightingDarkness ✓4 ATo patrol West along rly in sq 5720 to a limit of dyke junc 569203 (No.4)
5R de Mais
(b Coy)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400 D		To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719
6R de Mais
(A Coy)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400 C		To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919
7R de Mais
(A Coy)		RecceDarknessTo patrol NE along dyke in sqs 6017-6117-6118-6119 to a limit of BRAKSCHE WEG (No 7)
8B Sqn 8 Recce
(Ass Tp)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400		To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717 from new posn in sq 5716
+ +NOTES - 1. Reports to this Hq: By phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens +        2. Password: "CANOE PADDLE" +        3. Routes at COs discretion +        4. Recce patrols to report on emy 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 that Hq or, if necessary, cancelled on advice to this Hq. + +DISTRIBUTION: RHC         2 Cdn Inf Div +                      R de Mais       4 Cdn Inf Bde +                      ✓Calg Highrs   6 Cdn Inf Bde +                      B Sqn 8 Cdn    5 Cdn Inf Bde +                      Recce regt + +(G.H.Hess)     Major + +## Page 312 + +(21) Craig Hugh + +## Page 313 + +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 + +## Page 314 + +49 +19 2125 + +5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME + +SECRET + +NIGHT 18/19 Oct 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITTYPETIMINGSTASK
1)
2)
3)
4)		Calg Highrs
"
"
"		-DarknessTo be recce or fighting patrols at co's discretion but to cover NORTHERN sector of Bn locality as previously
5R de Mais
(B Coy)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400		To contact D Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5718-5719
6R de Mais
(A Coy)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400		To contact C Coy Calg Highrs along dyke in sqs 5918-5919
7R de Mais
(A Coy)		RecceDarknessTo patrol along SCHENKEL DIJK to BRAAKSCHE WEG sq 6119 to see if enemy still occupy the latter.
8R de Mais
(B Coy)		RecceDarknessTo 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.
9B Sqn 8 Recce
(Aslt tp)		Liaison2200-2400
0200-0400		To contact B Coy R de Mais along dyke in sq 5717.
+ +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 + +## Page 315 + +Goeg + +## Page 316 + +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] + +## Page 318 + +(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. + +## Page 319 + +5 CDN INF BDE PATROL PROGRAMME + +SECRET + +NIGHT 23/24 Oct + +I 7 +231815 +lele. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerialUnitTypeTIMINGTask
1RHC(A Coy)StandingDarknessTo be est at dyke june 575183
2RHC(D Coy)StandingDarknessTo be est at dyke june 578198
3RHC(D Coy)Liaison2300-0100
0300-0500		To contact RHC (DCoy) at dyke, rd and rly june 569203
4RHC(CCoy)Liaison2300-0100
0300-0500		To contact CH (C Coy) at dyke and rly crossing 598207
5RHC(C Coy)Liaison2300-0200
0500		To contact CAMS of C at track june 606200
+ +NOTE: Difference in timings between 3-4 and 5) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
6R de M(BCoy)Liaison2300-0100
0300-0500		To contact RHC (A Coy) around dyke june 574180
7CH(C Coy)RecceDarknessTo patrol along highway and along rly in sq 6021 to a limit of rd and rly crossing 609218(No 7)
+ +NOTES: 1. Reports to this HQ: by phone 0600 hrs, written by 0700 hrs, anything untoward to be reported when it happens. +       2. Password "CHOCOLATE SUNDAE" +       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 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. 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           4 Cdn Inf Bde +                  R de M        5 Cdn Inf Bde +                  *Calg Highrs  6 Cdn Inf Bde +                  2 Cdn Inf Div + +/- (G.H.Hees)    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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerialUnitTimeTypeTask
1RHC2300-0200
0500		LiaisonContact CH at track and rd junc 6090½ 2095
2RHC"LiaisonContact R de Mais at track and highway junc 623213
3Rde M"LiaisonContact RHC at track and highway junc 623213
4R de MDarknessRecceTo 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)
5CH2300-0200
0500		LiaisonTo contact RHC at track audrd junc 6090 2095
6CHDarknessRecceTo 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)
+ +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerialUnitTypeTimingTask
1.RHCLiaison2300-0200-0500To contact friendly tps on right flank
2RHCRecceDarknessTo patrol to SW edge of Military area sq 6321 .
3R de MLiaison2300-0200-0500To contact RHC in posns on right
4R de MStandingDarknessTo be est on South edge of woods sq 6222
5R de MRecceDarknessTo patrol NORTH in sqs 6222-6223 to a limit of NORTHING 235 keeping to EAST of main rd
6Calg HighrsLiaison2300-0200-0500To contact R de Mais in posns on right
7Calg HighrsRecceDarknessTo patrol NORTH in sq 6123 to a limit of NORTHING 24 keeping to WEST of maind rd.
+ +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 + + +over/ + +## 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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (deg)Remarks
DF 1017179870360
DF 1027079920--
DF 103›723598755360
DF 104›7360 9864510
DF 105690987030
DF 106›742598925100
DF 107›740099755100
DF 108›746200008110
DF 109›74750092‹10105
DF 110684506830--
DF 111627305680350
DF 112635705780360
DF 113632006290--
DF 114665404710--
DF(SOS) 115664204300--one Bty 4 FD Regt
DF 116671403380--
DF 117680004000--
DF 118622704260--
DF 119684704030--
DF 1206190490--
DF 121702001790--
DF(SOS) 122720300950402 Btys 4 Fd Regt
DF 123›680502750--
DF 124684002500--
DF 125686502000--
DF 1267170150--
DF 127715401870--
DF 12870730185065
DF 1296969870350
DF1101›79440180‹10130
DF 1102›76180260‹5130
DF 11036959830130
DF 1104703982030
DF 11057089880340
DF 110671620010570
DF 110771089966535
DF 1108›72009020‹570
DF 1109›72289880570
DF(SOS) 130›839510502360
DF 132›83500990‹26330one Bty 5 Fd Regt
DF (SOS) 133›84654165‹23330
DF 134›85380400‹23280'66 Med RA
DF 135›846911452090
DF 140›8825113523280
DF 141›8580116023320
DF 142›853011202285
DF 143›838210252345
DF 144›8318101825320
DF 145›862010742390
DF 146›88721098‹20160
DF(SOS) 147›82570930‹22160
DF 148›82581000‹2720one Bty 5 Fd Regt
DF 149›82110947‹2050
DF(SOS) 150›83300788‹2215
DF 151›82920709‹27--one Bty 5 Fd Regt
DF 152›83130828‹25--
DF 160›777500325‹26--
DF 161›150031‹22315
DF 162›147067‹15--
DF 163›75250595‹14--
DF 164›750059‹25--
DF 171›76700935‹25--
DF 172›75130840‹2540
DF 173›75000595‹2310
15240
+ +over ........./2 + +## Page 328 + +.......2/...... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(M)Azis(deg)Remarks
DF(SOS) 174>74600789<182456 Fd Regt
DF 180>74600510<1340
DF 181>73100520<10330
DF 182>740080<7270
DF(SOS) 183>73000320<8215
+ +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] + +## Page 329 + +CH + +152 +061415 +L1 + +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: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoM R SNo (a)Asi(Sec)Remarks
DF 10…025
DF500.67060
DF 7058700740150
DF 204679073050
DF 1556800650160
FF 106690086060
DF(401) 12164101106001805 Rnds 4 Gun 20 Batt
DF 1226150411100
DF 1232265 50950
DF 1246070 10500
DF 1256045 10730
DF 13051200001050
DF 1011940 10002055
DF (ok)9141 101125010
5 DF(10)1601675322455 Gn 20 Batt
DF 15)029005014…0
+ +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 + +CA/ + +(159) +130855 B1Q + +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET + +DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 47 11 Oct 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis(degs)REMARKS
DF 15822 17440
DF 25712 18320270
DF 35766 20220270
DF 86120 17740360
DF 95712 19300270
DF 105692 20240270
DF(SOS) 126280 202010360One Bty - 4 Fd.
DF 136200 199010310
DF 146240 202010360
DF 216374 20240
DF 227020 14982575
DF 237085 14131560
DF 247123 137515
DF 306310 207817180
DF(SOS) 316385 20852060One Bty - 5 Fd
DF 326261 209716330
DF 336440 20751010
DF 346510 20251045
DF 356540 19602545
DF 366380 19802045
DF 406615 18472060
DF 416560 18752045
DF 426530 19602245
DF 436515 19801545
DF 446475 197010360
DF 627250 161819330
DF 667302 159719360
DF 677390 15691980
DF 687302 148920360
DF(SOS) 697315 152020350115 HAA Regt
DF 717670 09352040
DF 727573 09402310
DF(SOS) 737849 08522570One Bty - 6 Fd
DF 808625 113523320
DF 818530 11202345
DF 828465 114523280
DF 838465 116523280
DF 848365 107523125
DF 858362 102525320
DF 868350 099024330
DF(SOS) 878395 105023330One Bty - 6 Fd
DF 888313 082828
DF 898258 10002050
DF(SOS) 907119 10151840One Bty - 6 Fd
DF 917320 09402030
DF 927248 10002030
DF 937143 109310360
DF 947051 104217310
DF 10015751 20820350
DF(SOS) 10025975 20640507 Med Regt, Two Btys - 4 Fd
DF 10036028 1986070
DF 10046001 21200330
DF 10056028 200100one
DF 10526350 20301535
DF(SOS) 10536250 202815.360One Bty - 5 Fd
DF 10546192 199610270
DF 10556230 19501010
+ +## 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
1217
1218
1219
1220
1221 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals | +| 5 Cdn Fd Regt | HF 1205
1210
1211
1212
1214 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals | +| 7 Med Regt | HF 1202
1206
1207
1208
1216 | 1 | 30 | 0200-0700 hrs | Engage at irregular intervals | +| 115 HAA Regt | HF 1200
1201
1203
1204
1209
1216
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 + +H.P. 5 CDN. INF. BDE. +14/OCT '44 +1015 hours +Fil. No. 5B6/1-0 + +Distribution 8219 + +| Pass to | Back | Date | +|---------|------|------| +| BHQ | | | +| B/M | ✓ | | +| IO | | | +| O | | | +| TO | | | +| LO A | | | +| LO B | | | +| LO C | | | +| SL | | | +| ST | | | +| RCCO | | | +| SIGS | | | +| OA CL | | | +| DAY | | | +| DOMA | | | +| Ord Sgt | | | +| FILE | | | + +## 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
TaskMap RefHt(m)AxisRemarks
DF 16625 17782090
DF 26600 177820180
DF 36615 183523180
DF 46732 17682275
DF 56082 107520125
✓DF(SOS) 106177 207920-Bty 4 Fd Regt
DF 115241 21191030
DF 126218 206015-
DF 135268 207815-
✓DF 145163 20593-
✓DF 155155 205210-
✓DF 165133 204415-
✓DF 175123 201510-
✓DF 186098 20040-
DF 216374 202 40-
DF 226291 203815-
DF 236284 206310-
DF 246250 205810-
DF 256428 208015-
DF(SOS) 266248 20300300Bty 4 Fd Regt
DF 276327 2028030
DF(SOS) 806610 18702045Bty 4 Fd Regt
DF 816565 19452045
DF 826515 19801545
DF 836520 1980105
DF 846510 20252035
DF 856370 19451050
DF(SOS) 425710 18300300Bty 5 Fd Regt
DF 435585 17000360
DF 445771 15330215
✓DF 506084 21670295
DF 515015 2018022
✓DF(SOS) 525882 20760330Bty 5 Fd Regt
✓DF 535779 20450205
✓DF 546080 20120345
✓DF 556008 21220305
✓DF 565712 19320270
-DF 575712 10320180
-DF 585688 20250175
-DF(SOS) 595975 20700310Bty 5 Fd Regt
- DF 10505950 20500350
DF 617250 101819330
DF 627320 09402030
DF 637248 10002030
DF(SOS) 647143 104310360Bty 6 Fd Regt
DF 667307 159718360
DF 677390 15651980
DF 687301 148920300
DF(SOS) 697315 152020350Bty 6 Fd Regt
DF 717670 09352040
DF 727573 09402310
DF 747020 14982575
DF 767123 137515-
DF 787255 139023350
D (SOS) 797270 13002520
DF(SOS) 10916718 178320337
DF 10926752 183523330, Bty 6 Fd Regt
DF 10936787 18572345
DF 10946824 17902350
DF 10956843 17362345
DF 10966904 17202470
+ +......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 + +(96) +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] + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
CodeBarrage LineTimings 5 Fd RegtTimings 5 Fd RegtRateRemarks
REARA
B
C
D
E
F
G		H to H + 4m
H + 4 to H + 1m
H + 10 to H + 16
H + 16 to H + 22
H + 22 to H + 28
H + 30 to H + 30
H + 30 to H + 34		Very slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
PLUMH
I
J
K
L		H + 7 to H + 11
H + 11 to H + 15
H + 15 to H + 19
H + 19 to H + 23
H + 21 to H + 27		Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
GUN MEM
N
O
P
Q
R		H + 26 to H + 32
H + 32 to H + 38
H + 35 to H + 40
H + 40 to H + 44
H + 44 to H + 48
H + 48 to H + 52		Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
FIGS
T
U
V
W		H to H A
H + 4 to H + 8
H + 8 to H + 12
H + 12 to H + 15
H + 15 to H + 20		Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow
Slow		This barrage to be fired ONLY when called for. H hour for this barrage will be notified by CRAs rep.
+ +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
TimeM L Tasks7 MedAmnRateRemarks
FromTo4 Fd5 Fd6 FdBtyBtyFdMed
H - 20H - 7236237238233235ME Fd rects one gun per tp smkSlowVery Slow
H - 6H - 3239240240233235HENormalVery Slow
H - 3H - 1245246241233235HENormalVery Slow
HH + 5244243233235HENormalVery Slow
H + 5H + 82233235HENormalVery Slow
+ +2. Map Refs of ML Tasks + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
TaskMap RefHT(m)Axis(degs)
ML 2335615 20183215
ML 2356088 21763225
ML 2365634 19523300
ML 2375689 20423265
ML 2385650 20193355
ML 2465932 212335
ML 2395708 20733345
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+ +## Page 343 + +(120) +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.) + +## Page 345 + +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 + +--- + +[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) | +|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | + +--- + +Page 2 +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) | +|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | + +--- + +Page 2 + +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 | +|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | 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 Appointment | Remarks including how employed if absent from unit | +| .1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .2 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .3 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .4 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .5 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .6 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .7 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .8 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .9 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .10 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .11 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .12 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .13 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .14 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .15 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .16 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .17 | | | | | | | 1 | | | | +| .18 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .19 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .20 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .21 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .22 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .23 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .24 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .25 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .26 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .27 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .28 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .29 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .30 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .31 | | | | | | | | | | | +| .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 | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | 1 | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | + | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | y | | + +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 + + + + + + + + +
RanksW.E.Strength counting against W.E.SurplusReinforcements Required
Lieut-Col.11
Majors.531
Capts.13121
Lieuts.19128
TOTALS352310
+ +Part B - Particulars of Officers Joined or Quitted During Week. + +(1) Officers Joined during week + +NIL + +(11) Officers Quitted during week + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
RankNameRegt.DateCause
MajorE. McKenzieCalg Highrs9 OctWounded
Capt(A/Major)D.G. VeemnsCalg Highrs9 OctWounded
Capt.R.C. PorterCalg Highrs10 OctWounded
Capt.M. TennantCalg Highrs8 OctWounded
Lieut.J.A. AndersonCalg Highrs9 OctKilled in Action.
Lieut.P.M. LaFleurCalg Highrs10 OctDied of Wounds.
Lieut.H.M. HolmgrenCalg Highrs9 OctWounded
Lieut.R.C.A. MunroCalg Highr s9 OctWounded
Lieut.A.J. MadhurstCalg Highrs9 OctWounded
Lieut.E.S. MooreCalg Highrs5 OctSick.
+ +Part C - Description of Officers whose return to the Unit is Particularly Requested. + + + + + +
RankNameRegtRemarks
Major.J. CampbellCalg HighrsK-3 list.
Capt.E.L. TeagleCalg HighrsK-3 list.
+ +FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS + +Part D - Nominal Roll of Officers on Strength. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No.RankNameRegt.AppointmentWith Unit.
1.Lieut-Col.D.G. MacLauchlanCalg HighrsC.O.Yes
2.Major.R.L. EllisCalg Highrs2 I/cYes
3.Major.F.E. BakerCalg HighrsCoy ComdYes
4.Major.S.C. RobinsonCalg HighrsCoy ComdYes
5.Capt.F.H. ClarkeCalg Highrs2 1/c Coy.Yes
6.Capt.C.W. DoreCalg HighrsAdjutantYes
7.Capt.R. GordonCalg HighrsT.O.Yes
8.Capt.W.M. HeylandCalg Highrs2 1/c Coy.Yes
9.Capt.D.A. HarrisonCalg HighrsCarrier Offr.Yes
10.Capt.W.P. HigginsR.C.A.M.C.P.M.Yes
11.Capt.. LashoreCalg Highrs2 I/c Coy.Yes
12.Capt.A.J.J. MacdonellCalg Highrs. M.Yes
13.Capt.O.V. StottCalg HighrsCoy. ComdYes
14.Capt.A.M. TurnbullR.C.A.M.C.M.O.Yes
15.COCapt.G.R. WoodCalg HighrsCoy ComdYes
16.Lieut(A/Capt)M.J. KerfootCalg HighrsMortar OffrYes
17.Lieut..A. BaconCalg Highrs2 I/c CarriersYes
18.Lieut.P.J. CoadyCalg HighrsA/TkYes
19.Lieut.. FordCalg HighrsI.O.Yes
20.Lieut.A. KellerCalg HighrsPl. ComdYes
21.Lieut.L.C. MagellCalg Highrs. ComdYes
22.Lieut.W.A. MacDonaldCalg HighrsPl. ComdYes
23.Lieut.F.J. McKinstryCalg HighrsPioneer OffrYes
24.Lieut.F.J.S. PearsonCalg HighrsPl. ComdYes
25.Lieut.L.H. AfriamerCalg HighrsPl. ComdYes
26.Lieut.G.H. SellarCalg HighrsPl. ComdYes
27.Lieut.SoleyCalg HighrsScout OffrYes
28.Lieut.W.S. WillsR.C.C.S.S.O.Yes.
+ +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. + +## Page 349 + +(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. | +|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | + +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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | • | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +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 | " | ? | + +--- + +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.) + +## Page 351 + +(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.** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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.11
W.Os. Class II.781
Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants671
Staff Serjeants
Serjeants393317
Corporals7353~~20
Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc.68562921~~79
Buglers, Trumpeters, etc.66
TOTALS817735* 24* 106
+ +* 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 ORsR Sco Sugs
1 OR5 Auc Sel
1 R5 Educ Sel
+ +--- + +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).
+ +--- + +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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, Fusiliers and Buglers etc.TOTALW.Os. Class I.W.Os. Class II.C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants.Staff Serjeants.Serjeants.Corporals.Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Buglers etc.TOTAL
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN
Blacksmiths Bro. Yz.1
Boot Repairers . .2 7
Bricklayers . . .1 211
Carpenters and Joiners
Carrier Personnel . .
Concreters . . .111
Cooks . . . . .16 511
Chiropody Orderlies
Clerks . . . . .
Drivers I.C. (Tracked)
. . (Wheeled) . .5050
. . (M/Cyclists)
Driver Mechanics . .425088
Driver Operators . .
Electricians . . . .333
Equipment Repairers1 4
Farrier Bro. Patter.1 1
Fitters, M.V. . . .2 5
Masons . . . . .1 1
Mortar Personnel . .
Motor Mechanics . .2 422
Painters and Decorators
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters6 6
Push Cycle Repairers
Saddlers . . . . .
Signallers . . . .
Storemen I & D (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)		35 55
3 57		22
Tailors . . . . .
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Bropemen333
NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.111272078105
Welder111
Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)111212471079106
+ +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 | | | + +--- + +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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | - | | + +--- + +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.** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC.SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.REMARKS.
W.Os. Class I.C.Q.M.S. w Colour-SerjeantsStaff-Serjeants.Serjeants.Corporals.Drivers, Garde-men, Fusiliers, Trumpeters.TOTAL.W.Os. Class I.W.Os. Class II.C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants.Staff-Serjeants.Serjeants.Corporals.Drivers, Garde-men, Fusiliers, Trumpeters.TOTAL.
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN
Blacksmiths 3? m s s ?s11*
Boot Repairers27
Bricklayers . .1211
Carpenters and Joiners . .6933
Carrier Personnel . .
Concreters . .
Cooks . . . .161511
Chiropody Orderlies
Clerks . . . .1216134
Drivers I.C. (Tracked)
" " (Wheeled)5050
" " (M/Cyclists)
Driver Mechanics . .424977
Driver Operators . .333
Electricians . . . .33
Equipment Repairers . .11
Farriers . . . .
Fitters, M.V. . . . .59134
Masons . . . .11
Mortar Personnel
Motor Mechanics . .2422
Painters and Decorators . .
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters66
Push Cycle Repairers
Saddlers . . . .
Signallers353233
Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)3522
Tailors . . . .
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.
Brahmann444
NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.22114375 2
Welders111
Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)22293 3114415 6
+ +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 | | | + +--- + +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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +--- + +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. + +## Page 354 + +This page appears to be a document viewed upside down or mirrored, with handwritten numerical calculations scattered across it. The text is largely illegible or reversed. Here is what can be made out: + +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 +0 +139 + +895 +23 +185 + +131 +881 +117 + +287 +407 + +[The document appears to be a form with various sections (Part A, Part D visible) with handwritten calculations. Much of the printed text is too faint or reversed to transcribe accurately.] + +## 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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | + +--- + +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.** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESSES, ETC.SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.REMARKS.
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN
Blacksmiths . R...2a1oc.11
Boot Repairers72
Bricklayers121
Carpenters and Joiners68
Carrier Personnel
Concuters Chmrl.8
Cooks16171
Chiropody Orderlies
Clerks121613
Drivers I.C. (Tracked)
.. .. (Wheeled)5050
.. .. (M/Cyclists)
Driver Mechanics1222
Driver Operators1
Electricians21
Equipment Repairers11
Farriers11
Fitters, M.V.5103
Masons11
Mortar Personnel
Motor Mechanics375
Painters and Decorators
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters66
Push Cycle Repairers
Saddlers
Signallers23105
Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.)341
Tailors11
SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.122
Non-Specialists and Non-Tradesmen.2234111
Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)21202334137144
+ +Date of Despatch 29 Oct 44 + +Signature of Commander. + +Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving. + +## Page 356 + +The page is scanned upside down. Transcribing as visible (mirrored/inverted text): + +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. + +## Page 357 + +Copy + +6 + +I 208 +logged 211140 +lelo. + +Copy 6 + +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 + +## Page 358 + +568B + +## Page 359 + +I209 +logged 211440 +bb. + +Copy War Diary appendices +To send 20 Oct 44 + +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No of MortarM.P. of centre of positionHt(m)No/Type/ CalibreArc Axis in degreesRemarks
22886673179423-/-/-3604 Pd. Regt.
228964982103242/-/81mmConcMorens 19 Oct
22906181210003-/-/-3604 Pd. Regt.
229161820710-/-/-3604 Pd. Regt.
+ +(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 + +## Page 360 + +75 21155(?) + +Copy + +21 Oct 44 +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No of MortarM.R. of centre of positionHt(m)No/Type/ CalibreBrg Axis in degreesRemarks
ADD:
22925975207002-/-/-ConcRep by 5 Fd. 21 Oc
22936080216002-/-/-ConcReport by 5 Fd and Morens 21 Oct
22956658202020-/9/81mmConcMorens, SSR 21 Oct
+ +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 +EITI +s co +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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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6324 OQ63502450073 S.P.AAPIS 13 Oct
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6222 QZ6240223005S.P.CConcReport 21 Oct from 4 Fd Regt
+ +( 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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5019 AC5000 1950O3/Med/-B330PW Map 25 Oct
4920 AD5000 2010O2/Md/-BPW Map 25 Oct
5017 AE5000 1780O2/Md/JBPW Map 25 Oct
4917 AF4950 1750O2/Md/-BPW Map 25 Oct
4819 AG4850 1930O2/Md/-BPW Map 25 Oct
+ +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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2927 BB2940 2760O2/m/88nConcs.r. 26 oct
3328 BC3390 2840O3/m/88nConcs.r. 26 oct
3423 BO3426 2365O2/uy/-nConcShelplot 27 oct
3429 BM3596 2912O-/-/-nConcShelplot 27 oct
3305 BJ3696 2560O-/-/-OConcFor Scots 29 oct
3653 BY3608 3362O-/-/-n340Shelplot 28 oct
3534 BL3588 3400O-/-/-nConcShelplot 25 oct
+ +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERUNITNo. of VehsTIME PAST SP HEADTIME PAST SP TAILTIME PAST DIS P HEADTIME PAST DIS P TAILROUTEREMARKS
1Calg Highrs Marching tps09001000RED ROUTE
2Calg Highrs Bn Gp tpt incl "A" Ech1500930100509451020RED ROUTECalg Highrs BP 792052
3R de Mais Bn Gp1001000102210351057RED ROUTEIncl Tp 20 Cdn Atk Bty
4R H C Bn Gp1081025104811001123RED ROUTEIncl Pl "A" Coy Tor Scot Tp 20 Cdn Atk Bty
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde751045110511401200GREEN ROUTEIncl "A" Ech
620 Cdn Atk Bty351106111512011210GREEN ROUTEIncl "A" Ech
718 Cdn Fd Amb321117112512121220GREEN ROUTE
8R H C – A Ech361127113612221231GREEN ROUTE
9R de Mais A Ech351138114712331242GREEN ROUTE
10Hq D Coy Tor Scot & A Ech201149115512441300GREEN ROUTEIncl 2 Pls 1905
+ +(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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITNO OF VEHSTIME PAST SP HEAD TAIL (Rd junc 732034)TIME PAST DP HEAD TAIL (Rd junc 679099)REMARKS
1Sqn 10 Armd Regt20Tail of serial to be passed rd junc 711635 by H hr
2Calg Highrs
Tp 20 A tk Bty
Pl D Coy Tor Scots
Recce Party - 7
Gds Fd Coy RCE		86H H/22H/20 H/42
3Pl A Coy Tor Scots11H/35 H/28H/45 H/48
4T C 5 Cdn Inf Bde
Pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy		55,H/39 H/45H/49 H/55
5R de Mais
Tp 20 A tk Bty
Pl D Coy Tor Scots		82H/47 H/69H/67 H/89
6H N C
Tp 20 A tk Bty
Pl D Coy Tor Scots		85H/75 H/97H/95 H/117
+ +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. + +## Page 404 + +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITNO OF VEHSTIME PAST SP-675116 HEADTIME PAST SP-675116 TAILTIME PAST DP-659147 HEADTIME PAST DP-659147 TAILREMARKS
1Calg Highrs - marching-HH/22H/32H/54
2R de Mais - marching-H/25H/47H/57H/79
3R H C - marching-H/50H/72H/82H/104
410 Armd Regt20HH/10H/15H/25
5Pl A Coy Tor Scots11H/15H/18H/22H/25
6Calg Highrs85H/20H/42H/27H/49
7R de Mais62H/50H/72H/57H/79
8R H C65H/80H/105H/87H/109
+ +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 + +## Page 405 + +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 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerialUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME PAST SP HEADTAILTIME PAST Bde H HEADTAILREMARKS
1C Sgn 5 Cdn Recon RegtNOT APPLICABLE
2B.H.Q.75HHplus14Hplus50Hplus64
3A de Main85Hplus16Hplus31Hplus66Hplus81
4SO Cdn ADK BtyNOT APPLICABLE
HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde50Hplus33Hplus42Hplus83Hplus92
6Gals Highrs97Hplus44Hplus62Hplus94Hplus112
15 Cdn Fd Amb10HHplus65Hplus67Hplus115Hplus117
+ +CODE WORD "BRICK" followed by time will be H Hour + +G.H.Ready Maj +B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 407 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 408 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 409 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 410 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +GLEN + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 411 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEW SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 412 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +GLEN + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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 + +$1000 + +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 + +The Calgary Highlanders + +## Page 416 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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 + +7th VICTORY +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 +37100 + +The Calgary Highlanders + +## Page 418 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 419 + +$1000 + +5th VICTORY +WAR LOAN + +25750 + +SUP +COY +7130 + +HQ +COY +3720 + +Bn +HQ +2790 +4100 + +A +COY +4340 + +18100 + +B +COY +4340 + +3500 + +C +COY +4340 + +3550 + +D +COY +4340 + +3700 + +6600 + +2500 + +The Calgary Highlanders + +## Page 420 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 421 + +3000 + +7th VICTORY +WAR LOAN + +23100 + +SUP +COY +7133 ++ +6600 + +HQ +COY +3720 ++ +1500 + +BN +HQ. +2750 +3500 + +A +COY +4340 ++ +1400 + +B +COY +4340 ++ +3500 + +C +COY +4340 ++ +3100 + +D +COY +4340 ++ +3500 + +The Calgary Highlanders + +## Page 422 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 423 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +VOL 4 NO 8 HOLLAND FRIDAY 20 OCT 44 + +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. + +## Page 424 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 425 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 426 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 427 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PULISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 428 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +GLEN + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +VOL 4 NO 3 BELGIUM SUNDAY 15 OCT 44 + +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. + +## Page 429 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 430 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" EOH + +DAILY NEWS SHEET THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS + +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. + +## Page 431 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +TUESDAY 12 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 17 + +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 + +## Page 432 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT"A" ECH + +WEDNESDAY 11 OCT 44 + +GLEN + +VOL 3 No 16 + +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. + +## Page 433 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH +TUESDAY 10 OCT 4 4 + +VOL 3 NO 15 + +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 + +## Page 434 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +MONDAY 9 OCT 44 + +●GLEN + +VOL 3 NO 14 + +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. + +## Page 435 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH +SUNDAY 8 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 13 + +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. + +## Page 436 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH +SATURDAY 7 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 12 + +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. + +## Page 437 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +WEDNESDAY 4 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 11 + +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. + +## Page 438 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +TUESDAY 3 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 10 + +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. + +## Page 439 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH +SUNDAY 1 OCT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 9 + +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. + +## Page 440 + +O. H. M. S. + +M. F. A. 97 +150M-9-46 (9586) +H.Q. 1772-39-73 + +## Page 441 + +Calgary Highlanders +Oct - 44 + +## Page 442 + +[OCR FAILED — page 442 — HTTP error: 400 Client Error: Bad Request for url: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages] + +## Page 443 + +CALGARY HIGHLANDERS SEP 44 + +7 7 + +## Page 444 + +HOLLAND 1 : 100,000. + +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. + +## Page 445 + +Calgary Highlanders +Oct 1944 + +/01 + +## Page 446 + +[OCR FAILED — page 446 — HTTP error: 400 Client Error: Bad Request for url: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages] + +## Page 447 + +CALGARY HIGHLANDERS SEP 44 + +2 2 + +Capt Mc Donald + +## Page 448 + +[OCR FAILED — page 448 — HTTP error: 400 Client Error: Bad Request for url: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages] + +## Page 449 + +Calgary Highlanders +Oct 1941 diff --git a/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6.md b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ec8ed65 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative_claude-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,3449 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative +OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (claude-sonnet-4-6) via Anthropic +Source: Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Oct44_narrative.pdf — pages 1–86 + +## Page 1 + +· Page 1 + +Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. 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Tac H. 873098		1 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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		10
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44		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.
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.
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.
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!"
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		k
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Tac H. 873098		1 Oct
44		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.
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".
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."
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.
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!
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".
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		L
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44		at length and the C.O. registered his pleasure in no unmistakable manner.
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.
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.
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.

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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Oct
44		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.
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.
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		10
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Octwould 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.
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.
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.
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		6
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 Octfacilities of the Aer. O.P. was again presented for consideration.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Leading up to the next question was the topic of reinforcements and the units were asked their experience, problems and suggestions.
+The enquiry of bathing followed next in discussion and Calgary Highlanders were given priority on the list.
+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.
+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.
+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.		ℓo.
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Sheet 24 & 34		2 OctThe Company Commanders meeting followed at once. The main topic consisted of company strengths and allotments of reinforcements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The night passed without any definite sign of German activity. Within the Unit it is reported that cognac was the accepted drink.

Weather:- Bright, sunny, clear but cool, with a beautiful, bright, harvest-like moon.

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44		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.
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.
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).
Defying a Bn superstition, a Bath Parade was organized and got under way early in the afternoon.
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.
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.
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		10 b.
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44		side-note was that the R. de M. and R.H.C. were in their same positions.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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		6
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		3 Oct
44		reason for the enemy to hold the fort. With remarkable foresight, the C.O. suggested that rations for two days be taken.
+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.
+The scouts returned earlier than expected and gave very encouraging reports. No sign of the enemy and the only possible difficulty was mines.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+The day closed with promise of excellent results but confirmation was still lacking.
+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.
+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.

+Weather:- Dull and chilly in the morning with slight, intermittent rain in the afternoon and night.

+Visibility: Poor.		6.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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.
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.
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!"
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.
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		6.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.		lo.
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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Sheet 24 & 34		4 Oct
44		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 expeded between 1000 and 1200 hours. It was to be a straight take-over, Coy for Coy.
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 attend. 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-		k.
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44		rooms full of disinfectants and arty parts, a stationary dynamo and one on a trailer, partially damaged, 1 drill press, bridging beams, electric bulbs, petrol and lubricants.
Padre Percy came to perform one of the tasks of war, burying enemy dead. He is a prince among men and is always welcome.

Weather:- Cool, sunny and bright.
Visibility:- Good.		k.

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Lochtenberg
MR 788051
Manor Brass-
chaet
MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		10
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Manor Brass-
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M.R. 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		k.
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Manor Brass-
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MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		5 Oct
44		were to move up along main axis by working up in echelon behind 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.
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.
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.
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.		k.
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Manor Brass-
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MR 747038
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44		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.
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.
Officer reinforcements for the day included Lieuts. A. Medhurst, Lafleur and Phrimmer.

Weather:- Sunny and clear Visibility. Very good.		k.

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Belgium
Manor Brass-
chaet
MR 747038
Sheet 24 & 34		6 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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		8
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Farm Yard
MR 6809
Sheet 24 & 34		6 Oct
44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.		ℓ.
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Farm Yard
MR 6809
Sheet 24 & 34		6 Oct
44		The whole operation was divided into four Report Centres:
+(a) First road junction 631193
+(b) First road junction north of (a) 634194
+(c) NW Hoogerheide 636196
+(d) Tangle of roads at intersection 641197
+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.
+    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.
+    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.
+    Capt. Dore, our Adjutant, was run ragged with a "business-as-usual" Court of Inquiry but emerged smiling and triumphant.
+    No one knows where it started but there is a saying in the Bn that shellblast is NOT as bad as C.O. BLAST.

+Weather:- Very bright, clear, sunny in daytime,
+                cool and dark at night

+Visibility: Good.		6o
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Jansen Farm
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Tac H		7 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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		10 Q.
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Tac H		7 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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		Q.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+An examination of the records disclosed that we had taken 62 prisoners and that the Bn had once more accomplished a big task.
+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.

+Weather:- Beautiful, warm day with a bright moonlit night.
+Visibility:- Excellent.		R.































































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Jansen Farm
MR 626185
Sheet 23 NE		8 Oct
44		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.
From other sources, we received an additional 5 P.W's, bringing our bag to 6.
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.
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!"
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.
"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.
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		£.











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44		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 crossroads 625204 advised us of an approaching enemy patrol coming in from the east and assured us that they would take care of it.
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.
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.
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.		6.
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Jansen Farm
MR 626185
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44		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.
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.
C Sqdn, 10 Arm'd Regt. knocked out one Panther that had been bothering them all day and were quite jubilant about their score.
98 reinforcements were reported available for distribution and the glad tidings were well received by the C.O.
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.
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.
Total prisoners taken during the day amounted to 31.
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-		e.
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44		captured a 17-pdr and a truck with three prisoners, one of whom escaped.

Weather:- Very foggy in the morning. Afternoon
fair. Cold at night.
Visibility:- Still limited		6.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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		10

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44		Hun, Arty dropped a few rounds. Working closely with Able Coy, Arty was able to carry out an extremely effective shoot.
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!
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.
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.
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.		6.
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44		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.
Able and Charlie Coys came under mortar fire from N.E. and their morepts tallied very closely, enabling Arty to establish a likely target.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		£.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officer reinforcements for the day consisted of Capt W. Lasher and Lieut. Jim Coady.
Sgt. Sharlow put in an appearance after a sojourn in hospital following his crack-up on his motorcycle.
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,		6.





































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44		were to feature in an attempt to capture the cross-roads above the church in area 625198.
+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 Paratrocp Battalions!
+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.
+Weather:- Fair and bright in the morning, dark and chilly at night.
+Visibility:- Limited		6.

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44		At 0248 hours, after some of the smoke of battle had cleared, we sent the following sitrep:
+"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."
+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		10
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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		e.
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44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+Capt. Bob Porter was wounded during the day and was evacuated.
+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.
+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.

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44		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.
+ 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.
+ "I" section busied itself checking Coy locations, setting up aerial photos.
+ 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.
+ 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.		10 k.
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44		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.
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.
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 whibh read, "Geen Bier."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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		✓ &.
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44		topographical 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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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!
+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.
+Use of the Air O.P. was to be made available to A/C.O. Major Ross Ellis.		ℓ.
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44		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.
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.
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.
Everyone was pleased to see Sandy Pearson sporting three pips as Dog Coy Commander.

Weather:- Beautiful, sunny day, typical fall evening with dark night.
Visibility:- Maximum.		ε.
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44		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!
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.
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.
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.		10
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		£.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
Next step was to contact the Essex Scottish, who were nicely ensconced in the hospital which Major Ellis had captured.
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!
Next to be visited was R.S.M. Bowen and he produced some drinks which were very acceptable.
Major Ellis held his Huddle as arranged and briefed the Company Commanders. Finishing early, he packed them off to bed.
At 2100 hours, Capt. Ross Turnbull reported one of his jeeps had been involved in an accident and that three men had cracked up.
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.		2.
+ +## Page 39 + +Page 39 +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 to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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44		Another day drew to a close and the Bn gave thanks for another day of rest.

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44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		10
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De Geest
MR 622178
Sheet 23 NE		13 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.		6.
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De Geest
MR 622178
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44		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.
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".
Officer reinforcements brought back to us Capt. Ernie Teagle, Lieuts. John Moffat and Lew Wilkins.
Wondering what the next day would hold, the Bn sleepily folded up for the night.

Weather:- Bright, warm in morning and afternoon.
Night dark and rainy.
Visibility:- Good.		lc.

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De Geest
MR 622178
Sheet 23 NE		14 Oct
44		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.
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.
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.
Word reached us that Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had been contacted at "A" Echelon
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Sheet 23 NE
De Geest
Pub 622178		14
Oct
44		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.
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.
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		k.
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De Geest
Pub 622178		14 Octout. 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.
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.
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.		k.











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De Geest
Pub 622178		14
Oct
44		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.

Weather - Cloudy and cool in morning; sunny in afternoon
Night damp. Visibility - limited.		k.
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Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelencord
Van de Maegdenberg's Farm
600180		15
Oct
44		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 the10
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Holland
Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelencord
Van de Maegdenberg's
Farm
600180		15
Oct 44		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.
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.		t.
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Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
Farm
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Oct 44		44The 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.
+Interesting items during the day included Capt. Kembot'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.
+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.
+Weather - Clear and bright morning and afternoon with
+heavy downpour of rain at night.
+Visibility - V.G. until a few hours before storm.		l.
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Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelenoord
Van den Maegdenberg's
Farm
600180		16 Oct
44		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.
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
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.		10
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Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
Farm
600180		16 Oct
44		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 backed up 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.6.
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Sheet 23 NE
Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
Farm
600180		16 Oct
44		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".
+    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
+    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.
+    It was learned that Major Baker was in 8th General Hospital undergoing treatment for peritonitis.
+    "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.
+    The day closed without any further excitement and all voted it a banner one
+        Weather - Fair to cloudy with some light showers during
+            morning, becoming cloudy during afternoon with
+            continuous light rain in evening.
+            Visibility: fair.		£.











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Hinkelenoord
Van de Maegdenberg's
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44		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.10
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44		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.
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		6.
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44		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.
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.
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.
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.		e.
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44		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.

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.
Visibility - Good, diminishing gradually.		k.
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44		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
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		10
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600180		18 Oct44men, 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.G. 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 lbr 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.
Capt. hon. 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 appehended 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.		6.
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600180		18 OctThe civilians left with their guide and the matter was closed.
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.
By 1645 hrs we were in communication byline with "A" Echelon. We have found this very satisfactory.
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.
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!"
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".
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 susscrbers. 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 191400hrs 200900hrs and 201400 hrs.
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.		6.




























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44		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.L. 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.
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 performmix 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 furthkx 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.		10
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44		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 amphibious 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 subject of LVT provoked some mirth and xxxxDxxxxMxxxxxx 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 demonstration 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 Hay, 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 xxxxxxx 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.O. 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.
Around noon the party left for the demonstration. Lt-Col D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, drove and as usual Capt KcAfoot'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.		L.
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44		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.
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.
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.

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.

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44		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 manourrability (c) its presents only a minimum target (d)Vul nerability reduced by light armour and protection provided against small arms but1
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44		(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)
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-[illegible] 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. 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 Sm 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.
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		6.



































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van den
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44		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 iffprivitegrexfarxxprixx 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.
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		k.
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44		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 batman 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 NextTe 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 shortage 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 hek.
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44		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 ximxx 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. MacLauchldn, 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".

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44		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.
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.
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		10
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Wolfert's
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44		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.
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.
Lt MacDonald was evacuated shell-shocked early in the day when an enemy mortar bomb alighted directly on his slit trench.

Weather - Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle

Visibility - limited		k.
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Home of P van
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44		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.
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		10

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Home of P van
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44		business and arranged for an informant to be conducted to Bde on the 23rd.
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. Ltncol 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 Cabeldt, 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, &.... 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 were 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 andxthexsxheme 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		k.
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Home of P van
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44		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."
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.

Weather - Fair but cool.

Visibility - good.		k.
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Home of P van
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44		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 xxxxexxex xxxxwxxsxdxxxarty 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 and10 k.

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Wolfert's Farm
599189		Mon
.		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 D.G. MacLauchlan, DSO, stayed at Tac H and was ever ready to lend a hand by invited suggestions or counsel.

Weather - Foggy in morning, cloudy in afternoon. Slight local rain.
Cold rainy night. Visibility poor.		k.

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599189		Tues
24 Oct
44		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 43. 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 in10
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Holland
Sheets 24 & 34
Heinkelenoord
Wolfert's Farm
599189		Tues
24 Oct 44		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.
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		k.
+ +## Page 70 + +Page 70 + +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** + +~~XFOR~~ + +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +M.F.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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Wolfert's Farm 599189		24 Oct
44		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.
+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.
+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.
+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.

+Weather - Fair, varying to cloudy with occasional mist, slight intermittent rain in the afternoon & night
+Visibility - Good in morning and early afternoon deteriorating to poor in late afternoon.		k.

























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+ +## Page 71 + +Page 71 + +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* + +ØR× + +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MPM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Solfert's Farm 599189		34

25 Oct
444		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.
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		1 k.
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+ +## Page 72 + +Page 72 + +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**X** + +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MFM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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599189		25 Oct 44as being 100 yards past Wynn. A few minutes later, we received the heartening news that objective Wynn 3 would be occupied by the R de Mais. Dog Coy was to be in with Charlie and Able. At approximately 1615, Capt. Heyland asked Major Ellis if he could try to go in to capture Capt. Lasher's position. He explainted that Able Coy was out of ammo. It was agreed that Dog Coy would follow Charlie Coy in and tie in with Able Coy also. Part of their responsibility entailed checking the wood at 615223. By 1707 hours Charlie Coy was still helping Able Coy to get on its objective. Finally at 1735 hours Able Coy reported on its objective, encountering heavy opposition and the position was not considered a good one. At 1756, Major Ellis issued the order that Charlie Coy should then tie in with Able Coy and remain in the general area Wynn1 Consolidating together, with Doy Coy also consolidated and maintaining close liaison with them.
+Based on the success of the 4th Div in the north, it was felt that evening- enemy might soon be cut off and therefore patrols should be sent out to ascertain what enemy was doing. As Major Ellis found it there was no use sacrificing our troops if the enemy was cut off because his resitance might be weak. At 1940 Charlie Coy stated that Able was not on high ground but was just over the track on the edge of high ground. Capt. Heyland amplified his remarks stating that there was no room for two companies and no place to curl up - Charlie Coy reported that everything was quiet. As it was too dark they did not spread to the high ground to make room. In reply to a query by Major Ellis, Charlie Coy replied that they were not strong enought to send out feelers. At 2030 Able Coy was informed that they would be contacted by the R de Mais on the east every hour. From then on the area became much quieter and there was no shelling or mortaring.
+Major Ellis had sent a Recce out early in the moring to Woensdrecht and at 1000 hours had moved his Tac H to occupythe home of Mr. Van Liere, 611201. Evidence of the markmenship of our men was abundant in the town.
+Highlight of the day's events was the early morning capture of 3 men, 3 women and achild who had waded through the mud from Bergon-Op-Zoom. They came through Dog's Coy area and they would have been shot in the dark if the baby hadnot had not whimpered.		6.
+ +## Page 73 + +Page 43 + +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** + +ORx + +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MFM 11 +40/P&S/27 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Sheet 24 & 34
Wolfert's Farm
599189		25 Oct 44During the night we received a Top Secret message advising us that the Germans were combing the Grenadier Regt for English speaking personnel. They were to be passed through the lines as civilians refugees. They were equipped with passwords which were on paper sewn in trousers band. We sent word to all Companies that it was important that all civilians traffic near forward lines to be rigidly controlled.

Weather - Foggy, locally misty, followed by drizzle in morning.
Visibility - Very limited in morning - poor to morderatin in the afternoon.		k.
Holland
Sheet 24 & 34
Woensdrecht
Home of Van Liere
611201		26 Oct 44LiereA patrol of two scouts went out through Able Coy to a distance of about 50 yards north of the Company to the top of a crest where there were two rows of barbed wire. Their task was to determine if the Hun had pulled out. Enemy were heard talking about 200x north of them. Considerable movement was heard in a north easterly direction. All companies reported enjoying a respite from shelling and mortaring.
The day's operations were calculated to resume where the Bn had ceased on the 25th. H Hour was set at 0800 hours.
Major Ross Ellis, 2 i/c arose at 0600 hours and after a substantial breakfast, accompanied by Major Harrison, 5 Fd Coy RCA, visited Dog Coy. The intention was to attack and secure the high ground area 6122. The attack was launched as pre-arranged but progress was slowed down due to strong enemy opposition, including mortaring and shelling. Most of the enemy fire came from a pillbox on the sides of the hill and at 1100 hours it was still giving trouble. At approximately 1130 hours, Charlie Coy sent a section to work their way up to the pillbox and try to silence it. Grim as it was, Capt. Heyland's humorous account of their actions pleased Major Ellis. The message over the air went "Reference little men and movement, they worked close to a dugout in front of the pillbox and then Jerry threw a potato masher at them. We now have 2 PWs - I think that last shot should have been left, and add 100x. A system was also developed up front for getting prisoners. The prisoners were indicated where to go, the Bren gun was trained on them and they were told to march. The Coy in the rear was warned they were coming and remained on the alert. Jerry had no other alternative but to do as he was told.		10
+ +## Page 74 + +Page 74 + +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 (5029) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Home of Van
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Liere		Arty and Mortars continued to pound the area ahead in an effort to neutralize the enemy there. The 6 C.I.B. on its way out to the Isthmus passed through us. The lorry in the rear of Col. Stott's carrier was "knocked" by a bullet. To our great surprise Jerry did not devote any great attention to the Convoy. We were tied up to smoke 6 C.I.B. past two open spots namely 608218 and 601213 called "Dusk and Soot" respectively. At 1215 we received instructions from Bde to advise "Dusk" required. By the time the order was handed down there was no need for the cover.
A warning came through from Bde that the enemy had placed charges on poles up to 12 feet high and that they were set off by trip wires.
By 1503 hours the enemy mortar was neutralized except for the occasional mortar. Charlie Coy even though they were very close to the enemy, tried to send out a patrol but Jerry perceived them and objected. At 1525 Charlie Coy was able to report front fairly quiet with some enemy sniping.
Dog Coy, it was decided would make a Recce to see what positions could be gained from the area of the Brickworks, 618222. By 2110 hours Dog Coy had effected its change of location. During the day we had a visit from Lt. Col Letourneau, RCAMC. A representative from the Manitoba Dragoons called in early in the morning and early in the afternoon he was reported a casualty when his vehicle collied with an ammunition carrier. At the time of his visit, we were amused when he told us he had never heard of the other Units of the Bde. He thought too that the SSR's were a part of the Bde. We informed him that Col. Stott was a former Calgary Highlander. Other visitors to Tac H were quite numerous. To paraphrase a well known expression - If a Battalion make a difficult crossing, give an all-round excellent performance or erect good booby traps, all the other units will make a beaten path to their Tac H!
A bouquet of orchids, figuratively speaking, were handed to the Calgary Highbanders when the G.O.C., in front of Brig. McGill and Lt.-Col. Nèfsevanders said "The Calgary Highlanders have done a damn fine job for the Division". Major Ellis, Capt Stott and Lieut. Sellar had some fun "village clearing" to contact Major Ostiguy's Charlie Coy of the R de Mais.
Fifty cigaretts per man were distributed and everyone received them warmly.		k.
+ +## Page 75 + +Page 75 + +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** + +**OF** + +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MFM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Woensdrecht
Home of Van Liere
611201		26 Oct 44While reminiscing it was learned that when we were back near St.Leonard, Molenkeikeyetc.,855090, and were in touch with the F.M.R. across the Canal, an officer from Fus M.R. stated "My men take orders from Calgary".

Weather - Misty and moderately foggy in thea morning,
               clearing somewhat in the early afternoon but
               becoming overcast in the late afternoon
Visibility - Poor to limited, then deteriorating to poor
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Home of Van Liere
611201		27 Oct 44Brigade covered the night's activities by stating that local patrolling heard evidence of enemy still on The Calgary Highlander's front. Liasion was made with our own troops. There was some light mortaring early in the night. The mortar was located and Arty engaged it.
     Objectives set for the day's operations were Able Coy 608228, Baker Coy 614219, Charlie Coy 612225, and Dog Coy 614225. H hour was 0800 hours. Dog Coy led off in the attack. Major Ross Ellis headed out to the Brickworks to watch the proceedings. Brigadier McGill was also anxious to have first hand information so he too headed out to Dog Coy's position. While forward elements of Dog Coy were cautiously Manoeuving to get to the top of the hill, Brigadier McGill and Major Ellis stormed the hill and then pushed on take the small town of Lindonk. Indications of enemy withdrawal called for patrols. Major Ellis ahead of the Pioneers "swooshed" ahead on roads that had not been recce'd and contacted his Coy Commanders at 1135 hours to lay on patrols north to line of road 612234. All patrols returned by approximately 1345 hours and reported roads all clear. One sqn of 8 Cdn Recce Regt then took over from us and our men were able to entertain the thoughts of a rest.
     Bde had planned on switching us east to a billetted area, but Major Ellis was not in favour of any move that entailed marching for our weary hard-fighting foot-sloggers and told Bde he would recce an area and settle them in closeto our Tac H. This was acceptable to Bde and everyone was satisfied with the issue. All talk of a Mobile Bath was 'verboden' based on the belief that it is a "hoodoo" as far as 5 C.I.B. is concerned.		10
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Sheet 15 S.E.
Woensdrecht
Home of Van Liere
611201		27 Oct 44Lt.-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 Moneco 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.10 k.
+ +## Page 77 + +Page 77 + +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** + +x9Rx +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MFM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Home of Van Liere
611201		27 Oct 44The 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 livek
+ +## Page 78 + +Page 78 +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* + +~~GEX~~ + +~~INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY~~ + +*(Erase heading not required)* + +3/19A MFM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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611201		27 Oct 44Jerry, 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).
+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.

+Weather - Chilly and damp with some rain, at night.
+Visibility - Fair		k.

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611201		28 Oct 44Bde'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 also1
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Woensdrecht
Home of Van Liere
611201		28 Oct 44narrow, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Capt. Stobt 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.		k.
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Kruiningen 4223		28 Oct 44The 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.
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.
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.

Weather - Fair to cloudy with intermittent drizzle in
the afternoon, rain showers at night.
Visibility - Good to poor in proportion to weather.		£.

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Kruiningen 4223		29 Oct 44During 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.
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 Chruch. 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 Chukch. 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		10
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Schore 4024		29 Oct 44the 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.
+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.
+Weather - clear and sunny until late afternoon when it hailed.
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Bn HQ 311296		30 Oct 44During 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.
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.
At a Bde Huddle held at 1400 hours it was learned that the Essex Scottish were to establish a Bridghead 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 Middlburg 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 Middlburg , 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 Middlburg. If this took time, then R de Mais were to through us.
The time was estimated at first light 31 Oct 44 plus 2 hours.
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 Middlburg was something of an island and with its high ground dominated the surrounding area. If we did take on Middlburg 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.		k.
+ +## Page 83 + +Page 83 +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 MPM 11 +40/P&S/37 (5028) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Bn HQ 311296		30 Oct 44News of the day consisted of word that Capt. Sandy Pearson was in England and that Lt. Art Rice Jones was faring quite well.
Lieuts Jack McInstry, Pioneer Officer came in to prominence when he reported capturing 5 robot tanks.
The South Beveland national costume worn by women provoked considerable interest.
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.

Weather – Fair to cloudy
Visibility – Poor with mist and local fog in the morning,
improving gradually from moderat to good.		K.

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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44Nothing 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.
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		10
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44an 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 then 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.
+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.
+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.
+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.
+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.		k.
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 4444Leaving 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.
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.
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 a 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		k.
+ +## Page 86 + +Page 86 + +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 [stamp] be forwarded to OIC 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Farm at 25287		31 Oct 44that 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.
+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".
+At 2400 hours Baker Coy started out along the Causeway. While every one waited almost with bated breath for their first report.
+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.
+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.
+Capt. Newman, our very good Arty fellow-worker put in an appearance once again eager to go to work.
+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:
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+ +(R. L. Ellis) Lt-Col +The Calgary Highlanders CA(O) diff --git a/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2383788 --- /dev/null +++ b/TestRun/step1_temp/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,9803 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44 +OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (claude-sonnet-4-6) via Anthropic +Source: Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf — pages 1–291 + +## Page 1 + +Calgary Highlanders Sept. 1944. + +## Page 2 + +M.F.M. 11A +200M—5-40 (5185) +(H.Q. 1772-39-1658) + +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE + +(Strike out where not applicable) + +*WAR DIARIES* +Appxs Checked +Date 19 Aug 1947 + +**SECRET** + +**WAR DIARY** + +OF + +THE CALGARY H IGHLANDERS CA(O) + +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +Courier + +CON. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. +RECEIVED +8 NOV 1944 +WAR LIARIES + +War Diaries +Ser 1-7-2 +Appx 13-15 +SE. 1944 + +2··57 + +APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15 +" 1, 8 – 14 Enclosed +appendix 15- in appendix Jacket. (maps) + +ORIGINAL + +1/261 SEP 1944 + +## Page 3 + +1 + +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. + +**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. + +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). + +2 + +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. + +(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. + +3 + +(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes. + +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Reinforcements. *Copy of Part II Orders and Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R.* should be attached as appendices to the original copy. 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. + +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** + +## Page 4 + +4 + +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 4-7-3 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 + +2. *Date reference.* + +In giving communications a reference number, it is convenient to use the date system of four figures indicating day and month, e.g. 0102 for 1st February; 3010 for 30th October. + +5 + +3. *Combined Numeration.* + +If the systems outlined in paras 1 and 2 are combined, by placing the four date figures under the subject file numbers, a simple and informative method of reference results, thus +2-6-1 +0804 +might be immediately identified as a communication dealing with replacement of gas masks, dated 8th April. + +NOTE.—This method is not applicable to signal messages, A.F.C. 2128, which bear serial numbers 1 to 9999. The use of dashes eliminates confusion between serial numbers and file numbers. + +4. *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. + +5. *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. + +6 + +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. + +A brief précis 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 + +## Page 5 + +7 + +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. ] +2-9. ] Available for allotment. + +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. ] +3-9. ] Available for allotment. + +M.F.M. 11A +200M—5-40 (5185) +H.Q. 1772-35-1658 + +8 + +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. ] +4-9. ] Available for allotment. + +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. + +9 + +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. ] +7-9. ] Available for allotment. + +8. *Supplies and Maintenance. (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. ] +9-9. ] Available for allotment. + +WAR DIARY JACKET + +THE EXTRACTION AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT. + +## Page 6 + +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 to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44

No.    Description                        Original    Duplicate    Triplicate

✓1.    A.F.W. 3008/9E                    X           -            -
2.    Part II Orders                   -           -            X
✓3.    Arty Task Tables                 X           -            -
✓4.    Move Orders                      X           -            -
✓5.    Messages                         X           -            -
6.    Pratrol Programme                X           -            -
✓7.    Recommendation for Victoria Cross  X           -            -
✓8.    Message from the C in C.          X           -            -
✓9.    The Glen                         X           -            -
✓10.   Daily News sheets                X           -            -
✓11.   Allied Agents                    X           -            -
✓12.   Memorial Service 3 Sep 44         X           -            -
✓13.   March Past - DIEPPE               X           -            -
✓14.   Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44    X           -            -
✓15.   Maps                             X           -            -
+ +## Page 7 + +(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (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. | | 1 | | | +| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | | +| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 6 | | | +| Staff Serjeants | | | | | +| Serjeants | 29 | | | | +| Corporals | 73 | | | | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 635 | | | | +| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| | | | | | +| 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. | +|---|---|---|---| +| 3 ORs | 3 C.S.C | | | +| 3 ORs | R du C Rgt | | | +| 3 ORs | 5 Aust Bul | | | +| 1 OR | 5 Aust Rouses | | | +| | 1 | | | + +_______________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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +--- + +(Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +For week ending 29 Sept 44 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. | Colour-Serjeants, Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Drivers, Guards-men, Fusiliers, etc. | Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | Colour-Serjeants, Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Drivers, Guards-men, Fusiliers, etc. | Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Blacksmiths | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers | 7 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers .. | 1 | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Concreters .. .. | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Cooks .. .. .. | 16 | 14 | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | 2 | | | +| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks .. .. | 12 | 12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (Wheeled) | 20 | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | 5 | | | +| Driver Mechanics .. | 42 | 50 | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Operators .. | | 5 | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. .. .. | 2 | 6 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons .. .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics .. | 3 | 4 | | | 2 | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | +| Painters and Decorators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters .. | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | • | • | | | | | +| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | +| Saddlers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Signallers | 53 | 54 | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | +| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 5 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Tailors .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Brakesman | | 3 | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Weldad | | 1 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 2 | | 1 | 53 | 20 | | | | | | 304 | 42 | | 64 | | | + +Date of Despatch_______________ Albert and Hunt + +*Signature of Commander.* + +*Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.* + +## Page 8 + +The image shows a document that appears to be photographed upside down and is largely illegible due to the image quality and orientation. The visible elements are: + +FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS + +[green checkmark/tick mark in ink] + +Toppf [handwritten in blue ink, with underline] + +[The remainder of the text is too faint, blurred, or inverted to transcribe accurately without risk of error] + +## Page 9 + +(Page 1) —Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** +*(Repeat at Part D)* + +[Unit illegible] Unit. For week ending [illegible] + +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.** [illegible] + +| 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., deficiats on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| W.Os. Class I. | 1 | | | | +| W.Os. Class II. | 1 | 1 | | | +| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants Or Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 3 | | 3 | +| Staff Serjeants | | | | | +| Serjeants | 29 | 28 | 1 | 3 | +| Corporals | 48 | 49 | | 24 | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 289 | 266 | 23 | 35 | +| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| TOTALS | 519 | 514 | * 26 | * 64 | + +* 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 18 3 | 2 e DC | | | +| 3 Cpl 3 | R Rec dgs | | | +| 3 Pte 10 3 | 5 Armd Alm | | | +| 1 O 1 N | 5 Dec [illegible] | | | +| | . . | | | + +--- + +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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | + +--- + +[Unit illegible] Unit ● (Page 2) Army Form ●009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +For week ending 2 3 [illegible] 44 Serial No. + +**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** [illegible] + +| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | W.Os. Class I. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | | + +**SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN:** + +| Blacksmiths .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers .. | 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Concreters .. | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Cooks .. | 16 14 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 2 | | +| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks .. | 30 14 | | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. (Wheeled) | 33 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 | | +| .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Mechanics .. | 33 50 | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Operators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians .. | 3 | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. .. | 5 6 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics .. | 2 4 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | 1 | | | | +| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | • . | | +| Push Cycle Repairers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Saddlers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | | +| Signallers | 13 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | 10 | 11 | | | +| Tailors .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Braker [illegible] | 1 | | | | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.** | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 21 | 27 | 33 | | +| [illegible]ser | 1 | | | | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)** | | 9 | 1 | 23 | 26 | | | | | | | | 38 | [illegible]4 | 69 | | + +Date of Despatch 2 8 Aug 44 + +[illegible] R 940963 + +—Signature of Commander. + +S [illegible] + +Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving. + +[illegible] 20139 + +## Page 10 + +(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No. +*(Repeat at Part D)* + +The Calg Highrs C.A(O) Unit. For week ending 16 Sep 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 | 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. | 1 | 1 | | | +| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 7 | 6 | | 1 | +| Staff Serjeants | 6 | 7 | 1 | | +| Serjeants | 39 | 32 | | 7 | +| Corporals | 73 | 44 | | 29 | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 640 | 14 | 59 | +| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| TOTALS | 817 | 736 | * 15 | * 96 | + +* 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. | +|---|---|---|---| +| 5 OIR's | 2 C WC | | | +| 1 OIR | Educ Arth | | | +| 2 OIR's | 5 aug Sew | | | +| 3 OIR's | K legs | | | + +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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| M11745 | Lt. Sgt | Anderson W3 | calg Higha | Inj'd Mante... Sgt | +| M30909 | Cpl | Wiener am | " " | | + +--- + +The Calg High● A(O) Unit (Page 2) ●Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +For week ending 16 Sep 44 Serial No. + +**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** (Secret) + +| 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, Fusiliers, and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | | +| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Blacksmiths Armourers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers | 1 | 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Concreters | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Cooks | 16 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | | +| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks | 12 | 14 | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| " (Wheeled) | 50 | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | 4 | | | +| Driver Mechanics | 42 | 42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. | 5 | 6 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics | 2 | 3 | | | 1 | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | • | 1 | | | | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Saddlers | | | | | | | • | | | | | | | | | | | +| Signallers | 35 | 22 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 12 | 13 | | | +| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 | 5 | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Braxeman | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.** | | 1 | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 7 | 2842 | 78 | | | +| Weldor | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 6 of Part A.) | | 1 | | | 14 | 15 | | 1 | | | 70959 | 96 | | | | | | + +Date of Despatch 15 Sep 44 + +Lout Eustrai +Signature of Commander. +5 Cdn Inf Bde +Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving. + +## Page 11 + +(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No. +*(Repeat at Part D)* + +the Calg Hgrs Unit. For week ending 9 Sep + +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 I 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. 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. | | | | | +| W.Os. Class II. | 1 | 1 | | | +| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 7 | | | +| Staff Serjeants | | | | | +| Serjeants | 39 | 32 | 1 | 8 | +| Corporals | 73 | 59 | | 14 | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 553 | 13 | | +| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| TOTALS | 817 | 645 | * 14 | * 166 | + +* 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. | +|---|---|---|---| +| 40 ORs | 2 C D C | | | +| 10 1R | 5 Bde | | | +| 20 ORs | vancouver den. | | | +| 1 01R | Edme dec | | | +| 3 01Rs | K Kings | | | + +the Calg Hgrs Unit Week ending 9 Sep 1944 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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| M10631 | hgtr | newmanmank | Calg Hghs | Injd alZd Agtr | +| M1995 | cfnts | anderson RI | " " | Injd Morton dept | +| 1329909 | cpl | wl anser a m | " " | | + +--- + +the Calg Hgrs Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +For week ending 9 Sep 44 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.O.M.S. or Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.O.M.S. or Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Blacksmiths | 3 Mech 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers | 2 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers | 1 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 4 | | 6 | | +| Concreters | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Cooks | 16 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks | 12 13 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| " " (Wheeled) | 58 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| " " (M.Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | 3 | | +| Driver Mechanics | 43 42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians | 3 | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. | 5 6 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics | 2 3 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Saddlers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Signallers | 35 22 | | | | 2 | 11 | | | | | | | 1 | 12 | | 13 | | +| Statement T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 5 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Brakemen | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | 9 | 129 | | 144 | | +| Welter | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Draughtsman | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | | | 1 | 13 | 14 | | | | | | | 8 | 14 | 44 | 166 | | + +Date of Despatch 8 Sep 44 + +M.R. 022621 + +Signature of Commander. + +F.Cd. +Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving. +22nd 3428 + +## Page 12 + +Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No. +*(Repeat at Part D.)* + +the Colg Hughes (40) Unit. For week ending 2 Sep 444 + +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 + +| 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 - Ser-jeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 7 | 1 | | +| Staff Serjeants | | | | | +| Serjeants | 39 | 30 | 1 | 10 | +| Corporals | 13 | 43 | | 30 | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 404 | 2 | 283 | +| Daglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| TOTALS | 817 | 498 | 4 | * 393 | + +\* 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. | +|---|---|---|---| +| 3OIR's | 2 CDC | | | +| 1OIRs | 5 and Ser | | | +| 1OIR | Echec Sec | | | +| 3OIRs | K Sigs | | | +| 1 OIR | 5 Cdn Inf 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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| M10631 | Sgt | Leoman L.C | Calg Highrs | Transf 91th Rgt | +| M14745 | Pte | anderson 45 | .. | Transfd Walter Rgt | +| M30909 | Pte | Wender A.m | .. | R Apt CBRA | + +--- + +the Colg Hughes (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +For week ending 2 Sep 444 Serial No. + +**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** Secret + +| 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-Serjants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | | +| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Blacksmiths Pioneers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | 1 | | +| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | | +| Concreters AItK | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | | +| Cooks | 16 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | | +| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks | 12 | 11 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | Not Required | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (Wheeled) | 50 | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | 6 | | +| Driver Mechanics | 42 | 39 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | 3 | | +| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers Peterbon | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics | 2 | 3 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Saddlers Pioneers | 35 | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 9 | | 10 | | +| Signallers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Storemen T.& D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 | 4 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Non-Specialists and Non-Tradesmen. | | 1 | | 1 | | | | | | | | | 6 | 23 | 241 | 6 | | +| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 1 | | 1 | 2 | | 4 | | | | | | 10 | 39 | 288 | 393 | | + +T Huren 10. + +Date of Despatch 1 Sep 444 Signature of Commander. +MR 2154 536 .. of 5 Colm Inf Bde +Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving. + +## Page 13 + +Page 1 + +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 50) +Serial No. +(Repeat at Part D) + +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.** + +Lucy Payton........................(Unit.) For Week Ending ....................... + +**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** + +| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rtn.) | +| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications | +| | | | | | | +| Lieut.-Colonels | | | | | | +| Majors | 1 | 1 | | | | +| Captains | 5 | 5 | | | | +| Lieutenants | 17 | 14 | 1 | | | +| 2nd Lieutenants | 17 | 17 | | 5 | | +| Quartermasters | | | | | | +| District Officers | | | | | | +| TOTALS | | | | | | + +* 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 | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| A/Capt | Rc Porter | | Aun with no words | | + +**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.** + +| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Lieut | W.B. Wills | Calg Highrs | 3/4/44 | R C O C S | +| " | A.J. Myers | " | " | 44 L-- | +| L----- | | | | | + +" 10th Majors (UNIT) week-ending ........................ " Warrant A.F.W.3008 (Revised) + +**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.** + +10 Majors by 10 cols + +| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) | +|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | + +--- + +**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH** + +Present with unit + +| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Apt | Present with unit | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| 1. | Lieut.Col | D.G.MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes | +| 2. | Major | H.Baker | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes | +| 3. | Major | S.McKenzie | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes | +| 4. | Capt.(A/Major) | S.O.Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c | Yes | +| 5. | Capt.(A/Major) | R.L.Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes | +| 6. | Capt.(A/Major) | D.O.Kearns | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes | +| 7. | Capt. | F.H.Clarke | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes | +| 8. | Capt. | G.W.Dore | Calg Highrs | Adjt | Yes | +| 9. | Capt. | R.Gordon | Calg Highrs | T.O. | Yes | +| 10. | Capt. | W.D.Heyland | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes | +| 11. | Capt. | D.R.Harrison | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy Canis | Yes | +| 12. | Capt. | R.F.Higgins | R C A P C | Pnr | Yes | +| 13. | Capt. | E.W.Lasher | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes | +| 14. | Capt. | A.J.J.Macdonnell | Calg Highrs | 4.R. | Yes | +| 15. | A/Capt. | R.C.Porter | Calg Highrs | 2 I/o coy | Yes | +| 16. | Capt. | G.V.Stott | Calg Highrs | A/Tk offr | Yes | +| 17. | Capt. | W.Tennant | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes | +| 18. | Capt. | A.R.Turnbull | R C A M C | M.O. | Yes | +| 19. | Capt. | G.B.Wood | Calg Highrs | Coy comd | Yes | +| 20. | A/Capt. | R.J.Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Rptr Offr | Yes | +| 21. | 1.Lieut. | J.A.Anderson | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 22. | 2.Lieut. | R.R.Bacon | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd(Carrier | Yes | +| 23. | 3.Lieut. | S.R.Casey | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 24. | 4.Lieut. | I.D.Coady | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c A/Tk | Yes | +| 25. | 5.Lieut. | J.D.Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 26. | 6.Lieut. | V.A.Fairey | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 27. | 7.Lieut. | E.P.Ford | Calg Highrs | I.O. | Yes | +| 28. | 8.Lieut. | H.W.Holmgren | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 29. | 9.Lieut. | A.Kellar | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 30. | 2.Lieut. | L.O.Mageli | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 31. | 3.Lieut. | M.S.Moore | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 32. | 4.Lieut. | H.G.R.Munro | Calg Highrs | l.Comd | Yes | +| 33. | 5.Lieut. | W.J.McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | Yes | +| 34. | 5.Lieut. | H.J.S.Pearson | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 35. | 36.Lieut. | G.H.Sellar | Calg Highrs | Scout O ffr | Yes | +| 36. | 36Lieut. | R.O.Soley | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes | +| 37. | 37Lieut. | W.S.Wills | R G C S | Sig Offr | Yes | + +**ATTACHED** + +1. Major J.M.Warren — 2 C.D.C. w.e.f. 1 Aug 44 +2. H/Capt. J.H.R.Percy — 5 Bde w.e.f. 16 Mar 43 +3. Supr. G.J.Lannan — 5 Aux Ser w.e.f. 9 Jan 44 + +ATTACHED OFFICERS OF WA--- IN RETU-- + +| Substantive Rank | Higher A-- Temporary | +|---|---| +| | | + +..............................(Date of Despatch.) + +Buford Capt + +(Signature of Commander.) + +(8de, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 14 + +Page 1 + +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/2454 (S/71) (Pads of +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 +Majors                  1    1 +Captains                 5    5 +Lieutenants              13   14    1 +2nd Lieutenants        14   17                      2 +Quartermasters +District Officers + +TOTALS + +* 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 | Ro Panter | | | Pion Mhhercosuls | + +**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.** + +| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Lieut | M. B. Alame | | 21/1/44 | ag cwets | +| " | J J Myles | " | | 14 t - | +| " | A.A. Normand | t | | " | + +" MR Major (UNIT) week-ending " War. 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) | +|---|---|---|---| + +--- + +Page 2 + +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40 P & S/2454 (S171) + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS** ●No.... + +Unit .......................                         For Week Ending ......................... 29 Jan 44 + +**PART B.—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 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 2 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 3 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 4 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 5 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 6 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 7 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 8 | | | | | | I,40 | | | | | +| 9 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 10 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 11 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 12 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 13 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 14 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 15 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 16 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 17 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 18 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 19 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 20 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 21 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 22 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 23 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 24 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 25 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 26 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 27 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 28 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 29 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 30 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 31 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 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 | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | + +...................................... +(Date of Despatch.) + +Brdest Capt F. + +...................................... +(Signature of Commander.) + +5 M..................................... +(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 15 + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS + +(Unit) For Week Ending + +PART A—STRENGTH, SURPLUS, OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED + +IN OFFICERS' STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST ESTABLISHMENT (Total to agree with column 1 in Part A) + +NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS + +For Week Ended + +PART B—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINING OR QUITTED DURING + +[Stamp] 791 +SEP 1915 +[additional stamp text partially visible] + +(b) Officers QUITTED during the week + +OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF WAR LESS IN RLT: + +PART C—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED + +[Handwritten notation] Offcr I— + +[Signature visible at top right of document] + +## Page 16 + +Page 1 + +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/3454 (5171) (Pads of 32) +Serial No......... +(Repeat at Part D) + +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.** + +The Calgy Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 3 Aug 44 + +**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** + +| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfte.) | +| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications | + +Lieut.-Colonels 4 4 +Majors 3 5 +Captains 13 14 1 +Lieutenants 19 24 5 +2nd Lieutenants +Quartermasters +District Officers + +TOTALS 38 44 6 + +*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 | V. Stott | Lmt 1 Clm Highs | Lmt 1 Cologhum | +| Major | B.H. Baker | Lmt 1 Clm Highs | Lmt 1 Alpamson | +| Major | G. McKenzie | Lmt 1 B.H. word | Lmt RG Zabay | +| Capt | C.W. Bore | Lmt 10 Anderson | Lmt 10 Antiqu Cmd | +| Lieut | H.A. Holmgreen | Lmt 10 Alg... | | + +**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.** + +| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Lieut | H A Thompson | Calg Highs | 15 Aug | 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) | +|---|---|---|---| + +--- + +Page 2 + +Army Form W.3008 (...) + +Unit....... + +PART D.—NO...... + +**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH** + +**(i) OFFICERS ON......** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No.RankNameCorpsAppointmentPresent with unit
123
Personal NumberSubstantive Rank
1Lt.-Lieut.-Col.D.G. MacLauchlanCalg HighsC.O.Yes
2Major.V. StottCalg Highs2 i/cYes
3.Major.B.H. BakerCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
4.Major.H.H. McKenzieCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
5.Capt. (A/Major)H.L. EllisCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
6.Capt. (A/Major)G.G. RobinsonCalg Highs2 i/e CoyYes
7.Capt.F.H. ClarkeCalg Highs2 Adjt.Yes
8.Capt.G.H. BoreCalg HighsT.O.Yes
9.Capt.H. GordonCalg Highs2 i/c CoyYes
10.Capt.W.D. HeylandCalg Highs2 i/c CoyYes
11.Capt.D.D. HarrisonCalg Highs2 i/c CoyYes
12.Capt.R.S. MasherCalg HighsYes
13.Capt.H. HigginsH.C.H.T.S.P.M.Yes
14.Capt.A.J.J. MacdonellCalg HighsQ.M.Yes
15.Capt.G.V. StottCalg HighsA/Tk OffrYes
16.Capt.W. TennantCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
17.Capt.A.H. TurnbullH.C.A.H.H.Coy Cmd.Yes
18.Capt.G.B. WoodCalg HighsCarrier OffrYes
19.Lieut. (A/Capt)D.G. KearnsCalg HighsMortar OffrYes
20.Lieut. (A/Capt)R.J. KerfootCalg Highs2 i/c CarrierYes
21.Lieut.H. BaconCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
22.Lieut.L.R. CaseyCalg Highs2 i/c A/TkYes
23.Lieut.I.J. CoadyCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
24.Lieut.J.R. CraddockCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
25.Lieut.H. DouglasCalg Highs1.0.Yes
26.Lieut.L.V. NordCalg HighsPl...Cmd.Yes
27.Lieut.H.H. HolagrenCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
28.Lieut.A. ...Calg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
29.Lieut.L.G. MageliCalg Highs1. Cmd.Yes
30.Lieut.A.A. MedhurstCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
31.Lieut.W.H. MaguireCalg Highs1. Cmd.Yes
32.Lieut.H.A. MooreCalg Highs1. Cmd.Yes
33.Lieut.G.E. MunroCalg HighsPioneer OffrYes
34.Lieu .F.J. SekinstryCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
35.Lieut.H.J. AndersonCalg HighsScout OffrYes
36.Lieut.... KellarCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
37.Lieut.... WoodH.C.H.S.I.O.Yes
38.Lieut.G.G. HillsYes
39.Lieut.J.A. AndersonCalg HighsSurplusYes
40.Lieut.W.A. PatreyCalg HighsSurplusYes
41.Lieut.P.H. LaFleurCalg HighsSurplusYes
42.Lieut.L.H. TrimmerCalg HighsSurplusYes
43.Lieut.H.G. SolayCalg HighsSurplusYes
44.Lieut.A.H. MacDonaldCalg HighsSurplusYes
+ +ATTACHED + +1. Major. J.N. Marsen H C.S.C. W.e.f. 1 Aug 44. +2. H/Capt. J.M.A. Darcy S Bde. W.e.f. 14 Mar 43. +3. Supervisor C.J. Lannan S Aux Ser. W.e.f. 9 Jan 44. + +22 Aug 44 +(Date of Despatch.) + +mR 740763 dist 7 ..... + +(Signature of Commander.) + +5 Col............. + +(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 17 + +Page 1 +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/2464 (5171) (Pads of 32) +Serial No. +(Repeat at Part D) + +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.** + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sep 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 | 24 | 5 | | +| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | | +| Quartermasters | | | | | +| District Officers | | | | | +| TOTALS | 38 | 44 | 6 | | + +* 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 | V. Scott | Lnt C.H. Highrs | Lnt Phla/Phan | +| Major | J.H. Barton | Lnt on R Maguire | Lnt N Flann | +| Major | G. McKenzie | Lnt D.B. Wood | Lnt R.C. Balag | +| Capt | C.W. Bone | Lnt J.A. Gardiner | Lnt N. N.Que Dini | +| Lnt | H.A. Holmgren | Lnt W.A. Finney | | + +**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.** + +| Rank | Name | *Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Lnt | H.A. Thompson | Calg Highrs | 15 Sep | 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) | +|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | +| | | | | +| | | | | + +--- + +Page 2 +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40 P & S/2464 (5171) +Serial No. + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS** + +Unit The Calg Highrs CNOI For Week Ending 23 Sep 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 | Substan-tive 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 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 2 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 3 | | | See attached List | | | | | | | 1 | +| 4 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 5 | | | | | | | | | | 1 | +| 6 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 7 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 8 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 9 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 10 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 11 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 12 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 13 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 14 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 15 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 16 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 17 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 18 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 19 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 20 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 21 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 22 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 23 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 24 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 25 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 26 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 27 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 28 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 29 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 30 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 31 | | | | | | | | | | | +| 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 | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | + +22 Sep 44 +(Date of Despatch.) + +mR. 740/63 Sheet 2 ...... + +(Signature of Commander.) + +5 Cdn ...... Bde +(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 18 + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. (Page 1). + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +Calg Highrs CMU (Unit.) For Week Ending 16 Sep 44 + +PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. (Secret) + +| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). w th | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| Lieut.-Colonels ... | | 1 | | | +| Majors... ... | 3 | 3 (Acting) | | 4 | +| Captains ... ... | 13 | 10 (2 Acting) | 1 | | +| Lieutenants ... | 19 | 17 | | 3 | +| 2nd Lieutenants ... | | | | | +| Quartermasters ... | | | | | +| District Officers ... | | | | | +| Totals ... ... | 38 | 30 | | 8 | + +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK. + +Officers JOINED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +Officers QUITTED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Capt | O.R. Runyon | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | G. Matheson | Calg Highrs | 11 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | H. Padersluk | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | M.C. Wilson | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | + +PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED. + +| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). | +|---|---|---|---| +| Capt | V. Stott | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | A. Campbell | Calg Highrs | at Comd EE Trng - Alg men | +| Major | B. McGeorge | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | J.M. Dalton | Calg Highrs | | +| Capt | J. Bouch | Calg Highrs | | +| Capt | W.J.S. Pearson | Calg Highrs | | + +--- + +PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH + +| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Appointment | Present with unit | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| 1. | Lieut-Col. | D.G. MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes | +| 2. | Capt. (A/Major) | S.O. Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C | Yes | +| 3. | Capt. (A/Major) | R.L. Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes | +| 4. | Capt. (A/Major) | D.R. Harrison | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes | +| 5. | Capt. (A/Major) | W.D. Heyland | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes | +| 6. | Capt. (A/Major) | E.W. Lasher | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C Coy | Yes | +| 7. | Capt. | F.M. Clarke | Calg Highrs | T.O. | Yes | +| 8. | Capt. | R. Gordon | R.C.A.P.C. | P.M. | Yes | +| 9. | Capt. | F.P. Higgins | Calg Highrs | Q.M. | Yes | +| 10. | Capt. | A.J.J. Macdonell | Calg Highrs | A/Tk Offr | Yes | +| 11. | Capt. | G.V. Stott | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes | +| 12. | Capt. | M. Tennant | R.C.A.M.C. | M.O. | Yes | +| 13. | Capt. | A.H. Turnbull | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes | +| 14. | Capt. | A.B. Wood | Calg Highrs | Adjt. | Yes | +| 15. | Lieut(A/Capt). | D.O. Kearns | Calg Highrs | Carrier Offr | Yes | +| 16. | Lieut(A/Capt). | R.J. Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Carriers | Yes | +| 17. | Lieut | F.R. Bacon | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 18. | Lieut | B.R. Casey | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C A/Tk | Yes | +| 19. | Lieut | I.J. Coady | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 20. | Lieut | J.D. Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 21. | Lieut | H. Douglas | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 22. | Lieut | E.F. Ford | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 23. | Lieut | A. Keller | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 24. | Lieut | A.J. Medhurst | Calg Highrs | I.O. | Yes | +| 25. | Lieut | R.S. Moore | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 26. | Lieut | R.R. Munro | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | Yes | +| 27. | Lieut | F.J. McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Scout Offr | Yes | +| 28. | Lieut | G.H. Sellar | Calg Highrs | S. Offr | Yes | +| 29. | Lieut | G.R. Thompson | Calg Highrs | S.O. | Yes | +| 30. | Lieut | W.S. Wills | R.C.C.S. | | Yes | + +ATTACHED + +1. Major J.M. Warren 2 CRC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44. +2. Capt. J.B.S. Sproule 2 CRC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44. +3. H/Capt. J.H.R. Percy 5 Bde w.e.f. 16 Mar 43. +4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 5 Aux Serv w.e.f. 9 Jan 44. + +Calg Highrs CMU (Unit.) +15 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.) + +Lieut Col (Signature of Commander.) +(Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 19 + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. + +Army Form W. 3008. +(Page 1). + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +Calg Highrs (MU) (Unit.) For Week Ending 16 Sep 44 + +PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. (Secret) + +| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). w/ acting rk | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | Lieut.-Colonels | 1 | 1 | | +| | Majors... | 3 | 3 (acting) | 4 | +| | Captains | 13 | 10 (2 acting) | 1 | +| | Lieutenants | 19 | 17 | 3 | +| | 2nd Lieutenants | | | | +| | Quartermasters | | | | +| | District Officers | | | | +| | Totals ... | 38 | 30 | 8 | + +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK. + +Officers JOINED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +Officers QUITTED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Capts | A R Tempos | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | G W Attenmore | Calg Highrs | 11 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | H Podrelink | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | +| Lieut | H C Wilson | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded | + +PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED. + +| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). | +|---|---|---|---| +| Lieut | V Scott | Calg Highrs | at Cant EE Leagl Laghms | +| Lieut | J Campbell | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | B McKennye | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | H Dalton | Calg Highrs | | +| Lieut | J B Bruck | Calg Highrs | | +| Lieut | N J S Pearson | Calg Highrs | | + +Army Form W. 3008. +(Page 2). + +PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH. + +(i) Officers posted to Unit (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A). + +| 1 | 2 M. or S. | 3 Substantive Rank. | 4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | 5 Name and Initials. | 6 Corps. | 7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No). | 8 Date Joined Unit. | 9 If not present with Unit, state how employed. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| 1 | | | | | | | | | +| 2 | | | | | | | | | +| 3 | | | | | | | | | +| 4 | | | | | | | | | +| 5 | | | | | | | | | +| 6 | | | | | | | | | +| 7 | | | | | | | | | +| 8 | | | | | | | | | +| 9 | | | | | | | | | +| 10 | | | | | | | | | +| 11 | | | | | | | | | +| 12 | | | | | | | | | +| 13 | | | | | | | | | +| 14 | | | | | | | | | +| 15 | | | | | | | | | +| 16 | | | | | | | | | +| 17 | | | | | | | | | +| 18 | | | | | | | | | +| 19 | | | | | | | | | +| 20 | | | | | | | | | +| 21 | | | | | | | | | +| 22 | | | | | | | | | +| 23 | | | | | | | | | +| 24 | | | | | | | | | +| 25 | | | | | | | | | +| 26 | | | | | | | |† | +| 27 | | | | | | | |† | +| 28 | | | | | | | | | +| 29 | | | | | | | |. | +| 30 | | | | | | | | | +| 31 | | | | | | | | | +| 32 | | | | | | | | | +| 33 | | | | | | | | | +| 34 | | | | | | | |1 | + +(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS. + +| Substantive Rank. | Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Date of attachment. | Nature of attachment. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | + +Calg Highrs (MU) (Unit.) +15 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.) + +Lieut Col (Signature of Commander.) +5 Cdn (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 20 + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. (Page 1). + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 9 Sep 44 + +PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
War Establishment.1 Ranks.2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (including attached). W.E.3 Surplus to Establishment.4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment).
*
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*
Lieut.-Colonels11
Majors...55 (Acting)3
Captains1311 (2 Acting)
Lieutenants1918
2nd Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers
TOTALS ...38353
+ +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK. + +Officers JOINED during week. + + + + + +
Rank.Name.Corps.Date.Cause.
LieutH PodealenkCalg Highrs1 Sep 44
LieutG.H. SellarCalg Highrs1 Sep 44
+ +Officers QUITTED during week. + + + + +
Rank.Name.Corps.Date.Cause.
+ +PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED. + + + + + + + +
Rank.Name and Initials.Corps.Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known).
MajorV StottCalg Highrs
MajorB McKinnon"
MajorF.H. Fisher"
MajorJ Campbell"
+ +--- + +PART "D" MONTHLRETURNS OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH. + +No. Rank. Name Corps Appointment Present with unit. + +1. D.G. MacLauchlan Calg Highrs +2. Capt/Major S.G. Robinson Calg Highrs C.O. +3. Capt/Major D.R. Harrison Calg Highrs 2 i/c Yes. +4. Capt/Major H.M. Lasher Calg Highrs Yes. +5. Capt/Major H.A. Ellis Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes. +6. Capt. S/Major Y.D. Pheyland Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Ies +7. Capt. R.A. Macphark Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes +8. Capt/Major J.H. Brownson Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes +9. Capt. J.H. R.P. Higgins Calg Highrs 2 i/c Coy. Yes +10. Supervisor G.A.J.J. Lannan Calg Highrs (BCAPC) Ies +11. C pt. A.J.J. Mcdonnell Calg Highrs Pl.------ +12. Capt. V.Y. Stott Calg Highrs Q.M. Yes +13. Capt. M. Tennant Calg Highrs A/Tk Offr. Yes +14. Capt. G.D. Turner Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Ies +15. Capt. G.B. Wood Calg Highrs 2 i/c Coy Yes +16. Lieut. A.A. Turnbull R.C.A.M.C. Coy Cmd. es +17. Lieut. A/Capt. D.C. Kearns Calg Highrs M.O. Yes +18. Lieut. A/Capt. R.J. Kerfoot Calg Highrs Adjt. Yes. +19. Lieut. A/Capt. G.W. Atkinson Calg Highrs Mortar Offr Yes. +20. Lieut. H.R. Bacon Calg Highrs Scout Offr Yes. +21. Lieut. S.R. Casey Calg Highrs Carriers Yes +22. Lieut. I.J. Coady. Calg Highrs Pl. Offr. Yes +23. Lieut. J.D. Craddock C alg Highrs @ i/c A/Tk Ies +24. Lieut. H. Douglas Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies +25. Lieut. E.P. Ford Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies +26. Lieut. A. Keller Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies +27. Lieut. H.S. Medhurst C alg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies +28. Lieut. H.S. Moore Calg Highrs Pl. Offr s +29. Lieut. R.C.R. Manro Calg Highrs I.O. Yes +30. Lieut. F.J. McKinstry Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. es +31. Lieut. H. Podealuk, Calg Highrs Pioneer Offr Yes. +32. Lieut. G.H. Sellar Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies. +33. Lieut. J. Tomlinson Calg Highrs Carriers Yes. +34. Lieut. G.N. Thompson Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. Ies. +35. Lieut. H.E. McE. Wilson Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. es. +N.S. Wills R.C.C.S. R.O. Yes. es. + +ATTACHED + +1. Major. J.N. Warren +2. Capt. J.M. Sprouls 2 CDC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44. +3. H/Capt. J.H.M. Percy 2 CDC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44. +4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 2 Bus. w.e.f. 16 Mar 43. +5 Aux Serv. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44. + +NO OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS. + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) 8 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.) M R 022 621 Sgt. 39128 + +Gor Robinson Mason (Signature of Commander.) +5 Cdn Inf Bde (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 21 + +Army Form W. 3008. +(Page 1). + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. + +Army Form W. 3008. +(Page 2). + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 9 Sep 44 + +PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
War Establishment.1 Ranks.2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached).3 Surplus to Establishment.4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment).
*W.E.
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*
*
Lieut.-Colonels11
Majors...55 (Acting)3
Captains1311 (2 Acting)
Lieutenants1918
2nd Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers
Totals ...38353
+ +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK. + +Officers JOINED during week. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Rank.Name.Corps.Date.Cause.
LieutH PodeselukCalg Highrs1 Sep 44
LieutJ H MillanCalg Highrs1 Sep 44
+ +Officers QUITTED during week. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Rank.Name.Corps.Date.Cause.
+ +PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Rank.Name and Initials.Corps.Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known).
MajorV StottCalg Highrs
MajorB McKennge"
CaptF M [illegible]"
MajorJ Chongervell"
+ +PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH. + +(i) Officers posted to Unit (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A). + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
12 M. or S.3 Substantive Rank.4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held.5 Name and Initials.6 Corps.7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No).8 Date Joined Unit.9 If not present with Unit, state how employed.
1
2
3
4
5See attached list
+ +(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Substantive Rank.Higher acting or temporary rank, if held.Name and Initials.Corps.Date of attachment.Nature of attachment.
+ +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) + +8 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.) + +MR 022 621 Sht 39128 + +Sor Klnnsn Mirsn for (Signature of Commander.) + +5 Cdn Inf Bde (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 22 + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. + +Army Form W. 3008. +*(Page 1)* + +# FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 Sep 44 + +**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** + +| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | WE | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| | * | | | | +| Lieut.-Colonels ... | | 1 | 1 | | +| Majors... ... | | 2 | 2 (missing) | 11 | +| Captains ... ... | | 13 | 11 (2 Missing) | 1 | +| Lieutenants ... ... | | 19 | 16 | | +| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | | +| Quartermasters | | | | | +| District Officers | | | | | +| TOTALS ... ... | | 38 | 33 | 5 | + +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.** + +**Officers JOINED during week.** + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Lieut | J.D. Jamieson | Calg Highrs | 27 Aug | | +| Lieut | A. Wood ms | | 28 Aug | | +| Lieut | L.B. Field | | 28 Aug | | +| Lieut | H.E. Wilson | | 31 Aug | | + +**Officers QUITTED during week.** + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Majt | L.G. Jarratt | Calg Highrs | | Catherine | +| Majt | L.A. Bryson Deane | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Killed in Action | +| Lieut | B.J. Gillies | Calg Highrs | 16 Aug | Killed in Action | +| Lieut | B.J. Sullivan | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded | +| Lieut | J.L. Carson | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded | +| Lieut | J.B. Slater | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded | +| Lieut | [illegible] | Calg Highrs | 31 Aug | Wounded | + +**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.** + +| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). | +|---|---|---|---| +| Major | J.H. Burling | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | F. Campbell | " | | +| Major | O.J. le Rongeux | " | | +| Major | V. Stott | " | | + +--- + +**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.** + +| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Appointment | Present with unit | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| 1. | Lieut-Col. | D.G. MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes. | +| 2. | Capt.A/Major. | S.O. Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c | Yes. | +| 3. | Capt.A/Major. | D.R. Harrison | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | Yes. | +| 4. | Capt.A/A Jor. | E.W. Lasher | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | les | +| 5. | Capt.A/Major. | R.L. Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Offr | les | +| 6. | Capt.A/Major. | W.D. Heyland | Calg Highrs. | Coy Cmd. | Yes | +| 7. | Capt.A/Majox. | F.H. Clarke | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c Coy. | les | +| 8. | Capt. | R. Gordon | Calg Highrs | T.O. | les | +| 9. | Capt. | A.J. Higgins | ÐxxxxxxxxX(RCAPC) | P.M. | les | +| 10. | Capt. | A.J.J. Macdonell | Calg Highrs | Q.M. | Yes | +| 11. | Capt. | G.V. Stott | Calg Highrs | A/Tk Offr. | les | +| 12. | Capt. | M. Tennant | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | es | +| 13. | Capt. | G.D. Turner | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c Coy | Yes | +| 14. | Capt. | G.B. Wood | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | Yes | +| 15. | Capt. | A.R. Turnbull | R.C.A.M.C. | M.O. | Yes. | +| 16. | Lieut.A/Capt. | D.C. Kearns | Calg Highrs | Adjt. | Yes. | +| 17. | Lieut.A/Capt. | R.J. Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Mortar Offr | les. | +| 18. | Lieut.A/Majx. | G.W. Atkinson | Calg Highrs | Scout Offr | Yes. | +| 19. | Lieut. | R.R. Bacon | Calg Highrs | Carriers | Yes | +| 20. | Lieut. | S.R. Casey | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les | +| 21. | Lieut. | I.J. Coady. | Calg Highrs | @ I/c A/Tk | les | +| 22. | Lieut. | L.D. Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les | +| 23. | Lieut. | H. Douglas | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les | +| 24. | Lieut. | E.P. Ford | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les | +| 25. | Lieut. | A. Keller | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | l | +| 26. | Lieut. | A.J. Medhurst | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes | +| 27. | Lieut. | H.S. Moore | Calg Highrs | I.O. | l | +| 28. | Lieut. | R.C.R. Munro | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | Yes. | +| 29. | Lieut. | F.J. McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | les. | +| 30. | Lieut. | N. Podeluk. | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd | Yes. | +| 31. | Lieut. | G.H. Seller | Calg Highrs | Carriers | les | +| 32. | Lieut. | J. Tomlinson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | les. | +| 33. | Lieut. | G.N. Thompson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | Yes. | +| 34. | Lieut. | H.E. Wilson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | les. | +| 35. | Lieut. | W.S. Willis | R.C.C.S. | S.O. | les. | + +**ATTACHED** + +1. Major J.N. Warren 2 CDC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44. +2. Capt. J.B.S. Sproule 2 CDC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44. +3. Capt. N.R. Percy 2 Sue. w.e.f. 16 Mar 43. +4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 5 Aux Serv. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44. + +(b) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS + +The Calg Highrs (Unit.) [Signature of Commander.] + +1 Sep 44 5 Coln [illegible] +(Date of Despatch.) (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +AR 257536 +Sheet 9F II + +## Page 23 + +TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. -(Page 1)- + +# FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +the Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 Sep 44 + +**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** Sernt. + +| War Establishments. | Ranks. | 1 | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | WE | | | +| | * | | | | | +| | * | | | | | +| | * | | | | | +| | * | | | | | +| | Lieut.-Colonels ... ... | | 1 | 1 | 11 | +| | Majors... ... ... | | 2 | 2 (Acting) | | +| | Captains ... ... ... | | 13 | 11 (2 Acting) | 1 | +| | Lieutenants ... ... | | 19 | 16 | | +| | 2nd Lieutenants ... | | | | | +| | Quartermasters ... | | | | | +| | District Officers ... | | | | | +| | Totals ... ... ... | | 38 | 33 | 5 | + +* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.** + +Officers JOINED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Capt | J D Jamieson | Calg Highrs | 27 aug | | +| Lieut | A D Campion | " | 30 aug | | +| Lieut | L P Pilot | " | 29 aug | | +| Lieut | N L Wilsons | " | 31 aug | | + +Officers QUITTED during week. + +| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Majr | LL Jengle | Calg Highrs | | Williamstham | +| Lieut | J D Hunt | " | | wounded | +| Majr t | A Jamison Hem | Calg Highrs | 28 aug | Killed In Action | +| Lieut | B J Miller | Calg Highrs | 19 aug | Killed In action | +| Lieut | J Bullen | Calg Highrs | | wounded | +| Lieut | J A Banyon | Calg Highrs | | wounded | +| Capt | | Calg Highrs | | wounded | +| Lieut | A.E. Hents | | 27 aug | wounded | + +**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.** + +| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). | +|---|---|---|---| +| Major | F H Berkey | Calg Highrs | | +| Major | J Campbell | " | | +| Major | O J J Georgia | " | | +| Major | J Stott | " | | + +--- + +Army Form W. 3008. (Page 2.) + +**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.** + +**(i) Officers posted to Unit** (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A). + +| 1 | 2 M. or S. | 3 Substantive Rank. | 4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | 5 Name and Initials. | 6 Corps. | 7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No). | 8 Date Joined Unit. | 9 If not present with Unit, state how employed. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| 1 | | | | | | | | | +| 2 | | as the attached | list | | | | | | +| 3 | | | | | | | | | +| 4 | | | | | | | | | +| 5 | | | | | | | | | +| 6 | | | | | | | | | +| 7 | | | | | | | | | +| 8 | | | | | | | | | +| 9 | | | | | | | | | +| 10 | | | | | | | | | +| 11 | | | | | | | | | +| 12 | | | | | | | | | +| 13 | | | | | | | | | +| 14 | | | | | | | | | +| 15 | | | | | | | | | +| 16 | | | | | | | | | +| 17 | | | | | | | | | +| 18 | | | | | | | | | +| 19 | | | | | | | | | +| 20 | | | | | | | | | +| 21 | | | | | | | | | +| 22 | | | | | | | | | +| 23 | | | | | | | | | +| 24 | | | | | | | | | +| 25 | | | | | | | | | +| 26 | | | | | | | | | +| 27 | | | | | | | | | +| 28 | | | | | | | | | +| 29 | | | | | | | | | +| 30 | | | | | | | | | +| 31 | | | | | | | | | +| 32 | | | | | | | | | +| 33 | | | | | | | | | +| 34 | | | | | | | | | + +**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS.** + +| Substantive Rank. | Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Date of attachment. | Nature of attachment. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | +| | | | | | | + +the Calg Highrs (Unit.) Director 10 + +1 Sep 44 (Signature of Commander.) + +AR 257336 (Date of Despatch.) 5 Colnl Ranly + +unit 9F11 (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 24 + +5 CN FD REGT R.C.A. + +Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoCoords of Task ENHtAxisEngaged Bty
DF 30217077401 m180°
DF SOS 312177781 m180°5 Bty     Appy 3
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327681 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351937490220°
DF 402787581030°
DF SOS 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 52140081700
DF SOS 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
+ +(R.M.LEATHEM)CAPT. RCA +Adjutant +5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A. + +Distribution No. + +5 Bty 1 +28 Bty 2 +73 Bty 3 +→5 C.I.B. 4, 5, 6, 7 +C.O. 8 +Adjutant 9 + +War Diaries +4 2 +Ser _________ 3 +Appx ________ +SEP1944 + +## Page 25 + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. + +Call. Srl No. ty Transmission Instructions + +112 1572 113 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +OFFICE DATE STAMP + +FROM +(A) + +Originator | Date—Time of Origin + +HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div | 172205A + +For Action +TO 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps +RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File. + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions — GR + +Originator's No. +O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44. + +DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.) +SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.) + +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 | DEGREE OF PRIORITY | | | +} WIRELESS | MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | | THI or TOR | | +| | | | | +SIGNED Lieut | SIGNED | | Time cleared | | + +## Page 26 + +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV + +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 + +SECRET +Copy No 36 +27 Sep 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 171798W080Cancelled. Arnhem 28. 1800 hr.
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47360 9864510
DF 5699 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 00008110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126300 04752345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156554 0462020
DF 166641 0436030
DF 176700 0351055
DF(SOS)186777 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 196847 04030
DF 20619 0490
DF 217020 01790
DF(SOS)22693 99004526 Bty
DF 236865 02750
DF 246840 02500
DF 256865 02000
DF 260935 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28696 993070
DF 29096 9870130
DF 10017544 018010130
DF 10027612 02605130
DF 1003695 983030
DF 1004703 9820340
DF 1005708 986070
DF 608080 06672520
DF 617996 060925320
DF 627990 058524conc
DF(SOS)707930 0530211606 Fd Regt
DF 717540 029511-
DF 807885 057520335
DF 817840 062020conc
DF 827830 056018335
+ +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. + +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. + +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +for Healey-Robertson, Lieut +(M Monzon) Maj +for BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION + +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 + +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +## Page 27 + +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 282030A + +For Action + +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No. + +GO-8 SECRET (.) ref DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 dated 27 Sep 44 +(.) add 100 to each task number + +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 [signature] Capt. SIGNED + +(GV326) Wt. 9532/194. 2,000,000 Pads 5/43. B. & S. Ltd. 51-6745/6 + +## Page 28 + +3. 9 Calg. + +## Page 29 + +(10) 0845 +2R + +RGA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET + 28 Sep 44 + TABLE OF CONCS ON CALL IN SUPPORT 5 CIB 28 Sep 44 + +Task N0 Map Ref Ht(m) Axis (degrees) Remarks + +ML 101 8817 0980 27 +ML 102 87650951 26 330 +ML 103 8720 0957 26 +ML 104 8692 1000 25 +ML 105 8755 1032 26 50 +ML 106 8640 1214 23 140 + +ML 107 8651 0988 24 +ML 108 8604 0958 25 +ML 109 8586 0947 25 +ML 110 8536 0933 26 +ML 111 8553 0905 28 60 +ML 112 8512 0961 26 +ML 113 8468 0941 25 +ML 114 8470 0984 25 180 + +ML 115 8965 0982 29 +ML 116 8935 0910 28 +ML 117 8900 0975 28 +ML 118 8861 1007 27 +ML 119 8855 1048 26 325 +ML 120 8817 1067 25 +ML 121 8432 0917 26 + 122 861093 27 + 173 877095. 26 + +1. All regt will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. + +2. All regt will be prepared to engage these tasks not before 28 1000A. + + + ABmhe Smith. H. + for (M.Monzon) Major + BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION + +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 +6 Cdn Fd Regt 10 +5 Cdn Inf Bde 34 +4 AGRA 29 +RA 1 Corps 1 +'G' 2 Cdn Inf Div 1 +CRA 1 +War Diary 3 +File 1 + +## Page 30 + +Caly Hughes +20 +1940 W + +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET + +DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 36 Copy No +29 Sep 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (deg)REMARKS
DF 1017179870360
DF 1027079920
DF 1037235 98755360
DF 1047360 9864510
DF 105690987030
DF 1067425 98925100
DF 1077400 99755100
DF 1087462 00008110
DF 1097475 009210105
DF 1105845 06830
DF 1115988 06170
DF 1126300 04752345
DF 1136362 05142345
DF 1146500 0491225
DF 1156554 0462020
DF 1166641 0436030
DF 1176700 0351055
DF(SOS)1186227 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 1196847 04030
DF 1206190490
DF 1217020 01790
DF(SOS)12269399004526 Bty
DF 1236865 02750
DF 1246840 02500
DF 1256865 02000
DF 1266935 0135350
DF 1277050 00750280
DF 128696993070
DF 1296969870130
DF 11017544 018010130
DF 11027612 02605130
DF 1103695983030
DF 11047039820340
DF 1105708986070
DF(SOS)1308738 1076201355 Bty
DF 1408925 10802070
DF(SOS)1418910 11302045One Bty 6 Fd
DF 1428790 114025315
DF 1438556 093520220
DF 1448574 10262070
DF 1458620 107420160
DF 1468672 109820160
DF 1478750 116620190
DF 1489000 118026360
DF 1508510 091526
DF(SOS)1518513 09612728 and 73 Btys
DF 1528548 099225
DF 1538578 101824
DF 1608080 06672520
DF 1617996 060925320
DF 1627990 058524Conc
DF 1707930 053021160
DF 1717540 029511
DF 1807885 057520335
DF 1817840 062020Conc
DF 1827830 056018135
DF 1908080 06672520
DF 1917996 060925320
DF 1927990 058524Conc
DF 1937930 053021160
DF 1947885 057520335
DF 1957840 062020Conc
DF 1967830 056018135
DF 1977930 053021318
DF(SOS)1987956 054822330Two Btys 6 Fd
+ +/over + +## Page 31 + +(2) + +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 a s per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +[signature] PBanhe South H. + +for (M Monzon)Maj +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 +War Diary 1 +File 1 + +## Page 32 + +(137. 1430 +Bla. + +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET +30 Sep 44 + +DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 37 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt (m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 1017179870360
DF 1027079920
DF 1037235 98755360
DF 1047300 9864510
DF 105690987030
DF 1067425 98925100
DF 1077400 99755100
DF 1087462 00008110
DF 1097475 009210105
DF 1105845 06830
DF 1115988 06170
DF 1126300 04752345
DF 1136362 05242345
DF 1146500 0491225
DF 1156554 0462020
DF 1166641 0436030
DF 1176700 0351055
DF(SOS)1186227 04260Two btys 4 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 1196847 04030
DF 120619 0490
DF 1217020 01790
DF(SOS)122693 990045One bty 4 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 1236865 02750
DF 1246840 02500
DF 1256865 02000
DF 1266935 0135350
DF 1277050 00750280
DF 128696993070
DF 1296969870130
DF 11017544 018010130
DF 11027612 02605130
DF 1103695983030
DF 11047039820340
DF 1105708986070
DF(SOS)1308738 107620135One bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 1408925 10802070
DF(SOS)1418910 11302045One bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 1428790 114025315
DF 1438556 093520220
DF 1448574 10262090
DF 1458620 107420160
DF 1468672 109820160
DF 1478750 116620190
DF 1489000 118020360
DF(SOS) 1548485 09852535One Bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt
DF 1558459 098825360
DF 1568433 091626
DF 1578478 084828270
DF 10438625 11402240
DF 10448580 116022350
DF 10458545 113023315
DF 10468515 107023300
DF(SOS)10478480 104025265One bty 5 Cdn fd Regt
DF 1908080 06672520
DF 1917996 060925320
DF 1927990 058524conc
DF 1947885 057520335
DF 1957840 062020conc
DF 1967830 056018335
DF 1977930 053021318
DF(SOS)1987958 054822330Two Btys 6 Cdn Fd Regt
+ +.......2 ..over + +## Page 33 + +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. + +(d) With effect from 011200A tasks DF 1043 to 1047 incl will be re numbered +to read DF 1143 to 1147 incl. + +EgftPadejohn 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 +68 Med Regt RA 7 +4 Cdn Inf Bde 4 +5 Cdn Inf Bde 4 +6 Cdn Inf Bde 4 +8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)1 +G 2 Cdn Inf Div 1 +RA 1 Brit Corps 1 +RA 49 Inf Div 1 +War Diary 1 +File 1 + +## Page 34 + +Cap it Johns +147. +1800 hrs. + +SECRET + +1 Oct 44 + +Amendment No 1 to FOA 2 Cdn Inf Div Task Table No 11 dated 30 Sep 44 + +CANCEL: DF(SOS) 130 141 154 1147 +DF: 140 142 143 144 147 148 155 157 1143 1144 1145 1146 + +ADD: DF(SOS) 130 8395 3058 2jm 330 degs 5 Fd Regt responsible for SOS +DF(SOS) 133 8465 1158 2jm 280 degs One med regt +DF(SOS) 142 8530 1120 2jm 45 degs 5 Fd Regt responsible for SOS +DF(SOS) 171 8202 0955 2jm 10 degs 6 Fd Regt responsible for SOS +DF(SOS) 136 8230 4188 2jm 4 Fd Regt responsible for SOS + +DF 131 8460 1720 2jm 205 degs +DF 132 8550 6990 2jm 110 degs +DF 140 8625 1136 2jm 140 degs +DF 141 8556 1160 2jm 45 degs +DF 151 8295 0795 2jm +DF 152 8313 0820 2jm +DF 170 8188 4010 2jm 145 degs +DF 312 8230 0842 2jm 35 degs + +[Signature] Capt +H Hanson / Maj +G/2 MFA / 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION + +Cdn Fd Regt +6 Fd Fd Regt +8 Cdn Fd Regt +RD Med Regt RA 75 Med Regt AA +6 Cdn Inf Div +2 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde +3 Cdn Recce Regt (14GM) +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +HQ 1 Brit Corps +HQ 43 Inf Div +War Diary +File + +## Page 35 + +4 + +Appx 4 + +CE IF ISSUED IN +CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 + +[DIAGRAM showing tactical formation with the following labels:] +R de M +CALG HIGHRS +△ +S +LAA +RHC + TKS +S +Fd REGT +TS AMB FD COY + +War Diaries +Ser 492 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944 + +## Page 36 + +baly +Hegh + +INFO FROM A R PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 + +REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 39e, 28, 29, 40 +APIS 2 CDN INF DIV + +TRACE PART I + +12 + +85 + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G. +CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS + +COMBAT SHELTER PITS + +15 + +30 + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +1mmm 3 TO 9 ROWS +VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED + +TARGETS +POSITIONS +ON CLAY +SPURS + +COVERS +CLEAR +HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS + +30 + +80 + +30 + +FLOODED +MAIN RDS +CLEAR + +## Page 37 + +40 +90 + 90 + +! STRONG ! +! PTS ! + +M·G'S +& CONCRETE +CASEMATES & MINES + +FLOODED FLOODED + +MAIN RDS +CLEAR + +FLOODED + +40 ++ 80 + +NO COVER AVAILABLE + +TRACE PART II + +## Page 38 + +5 CDN INF [illegible text] NO. 5 + +S E C R E T + +1 Sep 44 + +DATE OF MOV - 2 Sep 44 + +ROUTES TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att. + +DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH HALTS - NIL + +MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units + +TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKSNOTES
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by OC ♢ H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for lo&ds NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais.
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs
3R H C9009000920Route to SP - most direct3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P.
4Calg Highrs9009250945Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536
+ +DISTRIBUTION + +R H C (2) Bde Comd S.L. War Diary (3) +R de Mais (2) B M Sigs O +Calg Highrs (2) S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +18 Cdn Fd Amb I O. Camp +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div T.O. C.S.M. + GSO III File + +RG Slater +(R.G.Slater) Major +B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 39 + +TRACE "R" +to 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov +order No 5 d/1 Sept 44 +Ref Sheets - 9E11 +1/50,000 9D15 + +30. ++ 67 + +DP +268655 + +24 +62 + + +27 ++ 57 + +← SP +286543 + +- - - Route to SP. + +## Page 40 + +ⓐ Calgary Hgrs + +SDR/ +Abseence +may + +C25 +25 + +## Page 41 + +5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 6 + +SECRET + +DATE OF MOV - 5 Sep 44 + +ROUTES - As per Route Card att up to MONTREUIL-SUR-MER 7624 as first staging area. + +SP - rd junc 309693. DisP - X rds 743208 (just South of MONTREUIL-SUR-MER) + +DENSITY - 40 VTM. LIGHTS - housing lights all vehs - side lights leading veh - tail lights rear veh. + +SPEED - Night 20 mi2h :Day 18 MPH. HALTS - Normal 20 mins at 20 mins to each even hr. + +T.C. - Route CLUB from EU up - route will be manned by pro and marked. + +GROUPING - Units may move in packets if they so desire. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITNO OF VEHSROUTE TO SPTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKS
1Calg Highrs140via GREGES23302400incl A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars)in additional to normal sp arms
2Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6via GREGES24000001
328 Cdn Fd Bty35direct00050015to tie in from area 3069
4one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy10see remarks00150020via rd junc 270654 X rds 279670-GREGES
5R H C120via GREGES00200045
6HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde65via GREGES00500105incl HQ 20 Cdn A Tk Bty
77 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl35as serial 401050115see serial 4
8HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)10via GREGES01150120
917 Cdn LAA Bty40direct01200130
105 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty130direct01350200as serial 3
11R de Mais120direct02000225
1218 Cdn Fd Amb30direct02250235
13Br pl35see note 9--will tie in tail of coln at ABBEVILLE
+ +(See over) + +## Page 42 + +NOTES : 1. Unit recce parties will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde as already arranged. SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde will be responsible for breakdown of area and allotment. Recce parties will meet units at Dis P and guide them to unit areas. + +2. Upon reaching conc area (MONTREUIL-SUR-MER) units will recce bm S P and route leading into main axis and prepare to move out on short notice. + +3. If any unit personnel are NOT with unit when move is ordered it is recommended that sufficient TCV's be left behind to lift these tps. These TCVs will tail colm. + +4. A Ech will accompany units. + +5. Sp Arms under comd units as follows:- {one tp 20 Cdn A Tk Bty ) +{one pl Tor Scots (MG) } under comd each inf bm +{one bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb) +A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars) less 2 pls - under comd Calg Highrs + +6. Each unit will detail sufficient offr patrols to ensure traffic discipline is maintained. The patrols will ride the colm. + +7. 18 Cdn Fd Amb will detail an offr to travel at the rear of the colm to ensure that NO VEHICLES other than jeeps and staff cars overtake the colm. All vehs approaching the colm from the rear will follow in convoy. + +8. R de Mais will detail pointsmen to mark the route from track and rd junc 269674 through GREGES to X rds 274687. + +9. Br pl will join colm under arrangements 7 Cdn Fd Coy near Abbeville and fall in at tail of colm. Harbouring under 7 Cdn Fd Coy arrangements with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde. + +DISTRIBUTION + +RHC Comd Sigs O +R de Mais B M Camp +Calg Highrs GSO 111 War Diary (3) +5 Cdn Fd Regt (3) I O File (2) +20 Cdn A Tk Bty S C +17 Cdn LAA Bty S L +7 Cdn Fd Coy (2) T O +D Coy Tor Scots (MG) LO's A B C +A Coy Tor Scots AWD +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div LAD + +(R. G. Slater)Major +B M 5 Cdn Inf Bde. + +## Page 43 + +[Note: This page is upside down. Transcribing text as it would read when rotated 180°:] + +DISTRIBUTION +LIST D plus 2 Cdn Corps (Rear) + +For AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div +DACMO +(H B MacNaill)(Maj) +A/G 27th Field + +1. This DMA is scheduled to move to area as shown on trace after the +fall of 2 Cdn Inf Div Gp tps is across the SOMTE River. The time of +DMA move is therefore unpredictable at the moment. + +2. Regardjess of the time of DMA's move, and Ps will open at 061500B +In present RCASC Goy areas as per our trace 2DS/10-2 dated 4 Sep 44. + +3. Amns and units B ech will therefore be required to replenish res- +jective A echs wherever they may be night 6/7 Sep 44. + +[MAP showing areas labeled:] +ORD +SPARE +RCASC +SPARE +RCEME +3 GNITS +[Various smaller notations within the map] + +Ref Map 1/50,000 SHEET 71 + +2 CDN INF DIV +DMA + +SECRET +2 DS/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf +5 Sep 44 + +## Page 44 + +Calg Hughes + +## Page 45 + +CaigHagen + +MOV TABLE 2 CDN INF DIV Issued :.5.Sep.44.. 44 + +ROUTE: As shown on Route Card + +SP: Xrds 307693 Dis P: rd fork 735121 Route to SP (excl 5 Cdn Inf Bde) via ARQUES LA BATAILLE +Night 40 16 2663 – ANCOURT 2966. +Density:Day 30 vts Speed: 25 mi2h Halts : Normal Lights: DIM side lts leading veh, housing lts all vehs. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALFMN / UNITVEHSROUTEHEAD PAST SPTAIL PAST SPHEAD PAST DIS PTAIL PAST DIS PR E M A R K S
18 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)22620302145
25 Cdn Inf Bde Gp73924000500To incl div br pl (35 vehs) to be fitted on tail of coln area ABBEVILLE.
34 Cdn Fd Regt14105150555
46 Cdn Fd Regt14106000640
52 Cdn A Tk Regt less three btys8306450710
63 Cdn LAA Regt less dets3507150725
7Y Svy Tp1307300735
821 Cdn FDS1607400745
913 Cdn Fd Hyg Sec707450750
10TOR SCOT (MG) less three HMG coys and four hy mortar pls3507500800
111 Cdn Fd Pk Coy4008050815
12Bailey Br Pl RCASC3408200830To be fitted in coln area ABBEVILLE
13Main HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div6008300845
14A Flt 660 Air OP Sqn808500855
15Rear HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div with Sign billets9009000925
166 Cdn Inf Bde Gp53609301140
174 Cdn Inf Bde Gp53611501400
18HQ Tp Carrying Coy2014051415To fit into 4 Bde area in conc area.
+ +## Page 46 + +ROUTE CARD FOR ADV 2 CDN INF DIV + +6 SEP 44 + +CLUB ROUTE FROM BU UP + +Ref 1/100,000 +sheets 9D, 1, 5, 6 + +DIEPPE +MU 4880 +FRESSEMMEVILLE 5981 +MAINNAY 7083 +GD LAVIERS 7586 +NOYELLES-SUR-MER 7093 +NOUVION-EN-PONTEAU 7595 +VRON 7407 +NAMPONT-ST-MARTIN 7411 +MONTREUIL-SUR-MER 7624 +MANINGHEM 8831 +HUEQUALIERS 8734 +DEAVRES 8346 +SELLES 8849 + +thence to main rd at 891527 +NADRINGHAM 8654 +via rd junc 9555 +BOMINGUES 9759 +TOURNEHEM 9960 +X rds 0062 +rd junc 035509 +VATTEN 1162 +X rds 0972 +via X rds 1174 +by pass BOURBOURG +via rd junc 159758 +to area 2381 + +## Page 47 + +313695 + +## Page 48 + +5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 7 + +S E C R E T + +ROUTES - as per route card issued with 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 6 . 6 Sep 44 + +SP - rd junc 761232 DisP - to be advised + +DENSITY - 40 VTM SPEED - 18 MPH HALTS - Normal T.C.- Route will be marked and manned by Pro. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERIALUNITNO OF VEHSROUTE TO SPTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKS
1Calg Highrs140via SORRUS - X rds 737232 rd junc 754226HH/ 30Incl A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars) in addition to normal sp arms
2Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde10as serial 1H/ 30H/ 32
328 Cdn Fd Bty35as serial 1H/ 35H/ 45
4one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy20as serial 1H/ 45H/ 50to incl D 7 bulldozer and tptr plus elts of br pl
5.R H C120as serial 1H/ 50H/ 75
67 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl42as serial 1H/ 80H/ 90plus remainder of br pl
7HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde65as serial 1H/ 90H/105incl AWD and A Ech 20 Cdn A Tk Bty
8HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)10as serial 1H/105H/110
917 Cdn LAA Bty40as serial 1H/110H/120
105 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty130directH/125H/150
11R de Mais120as serial 1H/155H/180
1218 Cdn Fd Amb30as serial 1H/185H/195
+ +(see over) + +## Page 49 + +NOTES: 1. Due to restricted routes to SP it is absolutely essential that units KEEP CLEAR of roads until they actually move to SP. Units will be responsible for ensuring previous unit is clear before entering a/m route. + +2. H hr and destination will be passed as soon as available. All units will despatch DR to remain at this HQ until move is ordered. + +3. At H minus 30 unit recce parties will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at SP. The latter will be responsible for allotment of areas. + +4. A Ech will accompany units. + +5. Allotment of sp arms remains unchanged. + +6. All units will ensure steady flow of traffic by use of offr patrols. + +7. Each unit will detail an offr to ride at the rear of the unit coln to prevent any BY-PASSING or OVERTAKING of unit convoys WHATSOEVER – with the single exception of staff cars and jeeps. Portions of unit convoys losing posn through breakdown, taking wrong route, etc., will join convoy in rear of unit passing them when they are ready to join main axis – rejoining parent unit in conc area. + +DISTRIBUTION + +R H C Comd +R de Mais B M +Calg Highrs G30 111 +5 Cdn Fd Regt (3) I O +20 Cdn A Tk Bty S C +17 Cdn LAA Bty S L +7 Cdn Fd Coy (2) T O +D Coy Tor Scots (MG) LO's A B C D +A Coy Tor Scots Sigs O +18 Cdn Fd Amb Camp +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div War Diary (3) +Br pl File (2) +AWD +LAD + +(R. G. Slater)Major +B M 5 Cdn Inf Bde. + +## Page 50 + +balg Heghs + +SECRET +2ES/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +2 CDN INF DIV DMA + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +J. lee +19/30/ + +[MAP DIAGRAM showing areas labeled: HQ DMA, RCASC, RCEME, MEDS, ORD, SPARE, and numbered sections 4, 5, 6 with Bde markings, and RCA. Grid coordinates 63, 91, 67, 87 shown] + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +R.B MacNeill +(R B MacNeill)Maj +DAQMG +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q'(Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 51 + +(B) NOTES (Contd) + +4. Recce Parties + +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bds SP by 180800A Hrs. + +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. + +(c) Rations for the day are required. + +(d) Route as per route card. + +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV. + +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up coins at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. + +5. Inf Bns will incl in their coins 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening. + +6. H Hr for move 0800A - 18 Sep 44. + +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +Oc Roly Hughes. +Route cards NOT yet avail able when +this det left. Follow same route as defuiled +yesterday — Norse of RHC adored by GOC +OCan Inf Div. + +RG Slater +maj. + +## Page 52 + +5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 3 + +SECRET + +17 SEP 44 + +DATE OF MOVE 18 Sep 44 + +SP Rd Junc 235678 DIS.P 701912 + +ROUTE as per Route Card att - MARKED throughout by 2 Cdn Inf Div arrows - direction arrows to ANTWERP. + +TO Unit coins are unit responsibility. + +DENSITY 40 VTM SPEED 15 MPH HALTS 5 mins to each even hour (see note 8). + +MOV embussed - 10 TCVs per unit - A Ech moves with units - TCVs at RV 212655 at 171800A. + +TIMINGS ALL ZONE "A" time + +A) PRELIMINARY MOVES - 17 SEP 44 + +1. R H C from area BOURBOURGVILLE to area REYSSELBERG 2167. To be clear present area 171700A + +2. 5 Cdn Fd Regt from area 1880 to area R170 - BLOCK TIMING - 172000 - 172100A. To clear rd junc 132804 by 172080A. + +3. Calg Highrs plus one pl A Coy Tor Scots - area LOON PLAGE to area 1867 - 1967. Head of coln to pass rd junc 132804 at 172040A. CALG HIGHRS A Ech will be picked up in BOURBOURGVILLE under unit arrangements. + +4. One tp 2O CdnArk Bty from posns 1478 - 1477 to area 2068. To follow 5 Cdn Fd Regt joining tail of their coln at BOURBOURGVILLE. NO move from present posns before 172000A. + +5. All a/m moves except R H C are predicted on relief by 4 SS Bde before 172000A hrs and will be confirmed by Bde HQ + +6. All mov via BOURBOURGVILLE - LOOBERGE. + +B) NOTES + +1. Route to Bde SP to Div SP - ESQUELBECQ 2767 WORMMOUDT 2956 - HERZELE 3466 Div SP Xrds 2765. + +2. Units will ensure that all watches are synchronized with RHC time before mov commences and that vehs halt promptly at 5 mins to each even hour automatically and commence mov again on the even hour. All dvrs will be so warned and unit TC will ensure that this is carried out. + +3. A hot meal prior to mov and have haversack lunches en route are recommended as the mov may take well over 10 hours with no halts for meals. + +P.T.O. + +## Page 53 + +*(C) MARCH TABLE + +3 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SerUNITArea and Route to SPNo. of VehsTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKS
1R de Mais1869 - 1968 via rd junc 212657100HH + 20Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb
27 Cdn Fd Coy1671 via rd junc 21265740H + 20H + 30
3R H C2268 - 2267 via rd junc 232675100H + 30H + 50Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb
4HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde1671 via rd Junc 21265740H + 55H + 65
520 Cdn Atk Bty2058 via rd Junc 21265738H + 65H + 75Will move as a bty
6one pl A Coy Tor Scot1967 via rd junc 21265710H + 75H + 80Will move with Calg Highrs into conc area indicated evening 17 Sep 44.
7Calg Highrs1967 via rd junc 212657100H + 80H + 100Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb
85 Cdn Fd Regt2070 - 2170 via rd junc 232675155H + 105H + 130Will incl one tp LAA guns.
915 Cdn LAA Bty less two tps2168 via rd junc 21265720H + 130H + 135
1018 Cdn Fd Ambshortest route38H + 140H + 150Unit responsible for recce of route to bde SP not to conflict with mov of other units.
+ +DISTRIBUTION + +R H C              17 Cdn LAA Bty     BM       TO
+R de Mais          7 Cdn Fd Coy        GSO III   LOs "A" "B" "C"                                   (R.G.Slater) Major
+Calg Highrs        one pl A Coy TSR    SC        Camp                                                   B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde
+5 Cdn Fd Regt      18 Cdn Fd Amb       SL        C.S.M.
+20 Cdn Atk Bty    G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div IO        War Diary (3)
+                    Comd                  Sigs O    File + +## Page 54 + +SECRET + +81 + +04 + +186 + +02 + +DP + +CONC AREA + +78 + +00 + +SP + +5 + +5 CDN INF BDE +TRACE "X" issued in conjunction +with Mov. Order. No 1 +26 Sept. 44. + +wH. + +## Page 55 + +C11 + +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 + +80 ++ 1b + +ROSE + +DAISY + +VIOLET + +LILLY + +PANSY + +ROGGERS + +-PEARL + +DIAMOND RUBY + +TONY + +90 ++ 07 GEORGE + +73 ++ 07 +FIELD + +BENNY + +## Page 56 + +SHEET 1 + +SECRET +2 CDN CORPS +PROPOSED MVMT ROUTES + +REF MAP: BELGIUM & N.E. FRANCE 1/250,000 +SHEETS 1 & 2 + +CLUB + +DIAMOND + +HEART + +## Page 57 + +SHEET 2 + +60/1 +Alphas + +X +00 + +CLUB + +DIOMOND + +X +00 +o + +HEART + +X +o +0 + +## Page 58 + +body +2 Regln + +S E C R E T + +2 CDN CORPS +MOINT ROUTES & BAYS + +REF MAPS +BELGIUM & N.C FRANCE-1/100,000 +SHEETS - 9D, 10, 5 + +90 +10 + +CLUB + +BIRMONDAING + +HEART + +90 +90 + +90 + +## Page 59 + +SECRET + +SECRET + +## Page 60 + +02 130013 + +TO R H C. * R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions. GR + +5 + +alefiy 5- + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP to 012400B(.) enemy(.) no enemy opposition small number enemy stragglers(.) own tps(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) R Regt C 320645 RHLI 225661 Essex Scot 213650(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) RHC 259669 R DE MAIS 279676 CALG HIGHRS 247677(.) 6 cdn inf bde(.) FUS MR 237637 CAMERONS QF C 231647 S SASK R 233635(.) Hq locations(.) Hq 2 cdn inf div 225659 HQ 4 cdn inf bde 222652 HQ 5 cdn inf bde 265664 HQ 6 cdn inf bde 242633(.) regrouping(.) all div tps revert to div comd with the execption of fd ambs(.0) all infm + +FIRST CDN ARMY SITREP as of 011530B(.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV armour area CAMP3 -EN-AMIENOIS 8558(.) inf leading tps HORNOY 8154(.) POLISH ARMDDIV recce reached 5148(.) axis of adv NEUFCHATEL 4644 - BLANGY 6266 - ABBEVILLE 7884 - YPRES(.) 3 CDN INF DIV(.) advanded to and concentrated area EU 4879 and ST QUENTIN 5384(.) 51 (H) INF DIV(.) moving to area PAVILLY 1029(.) BELGIAN BDE crossed R SEINE area 9919 and advanced elements reached TAUVILLE-EN-COUX 8541(.) recce elements reached 6228(.) BBC reports BRIT tps in ARRAS H40 likely 11 ARMD DIV(.) 3 US ARMY(.) 12 US CORPS(.) elements reached U4725 and 3843 - 3948(.) 20 US CORPS firm in VERDUN U2965(.) 5 US CORPS crossed R AISNE N7203 fwd tps N5600 - S4095 (.) 19 US CORPS fwd tps N2312 - 1918 adv continues(.) 2 CDN INF DIV concentrated area DIEPPE(.) all infm + +War Diaries +Ser ...... 92 5 +APPA ...... SEP 1944 + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS. +Signed. Lockwood Capt 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 61 + +Colg Auglis + +## Page 62 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020720B + +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- + +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 63 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FR· 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020700B + +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif. opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US CORPS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line S6828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOHL 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.) + +ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 711 INF DIV according to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK A3LT REGT 878 GR 346 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-1 sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) Xxxxxxx ground observation V-1 assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 126109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI Hq 2 Cdn Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm + +If liable W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 64 + +Z. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 M[...] [...]/[...] + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. 2 + +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 | | 050800B | CZ 2.XI 44E SIGNALS + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification Hq coy 630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272 FU3 Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) PW3 state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att 955 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle area LE CRIEL 4178 - ST SAENS 3555 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported along R VIENNE sqs 1557 - 1556 - 1553 and in wood sq 1655(.) total PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except [signature] 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 THI or TOR | System | Op. + +Time Cleared + +## Page 65 + +2 + +Calg Highs +G O 2 + +## Page 66 + +W\ 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710 51-6736 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. + +C● 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 051530B + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. +GO/SECRET(.) SITREP up to 041400B based on PHANTOM reports(.) GDS ARMD DIV entered BRUSSELS(.) moving to LOUVAIN 4 sep(.) 11 armd div (.) 29 armd bde in area J 5946(.) 159 inf bde 4264 4755 4063(.) 7 armd div in contact with enemy in sq H 4325 and is directed on GHENT and the NORTH(.) 50 inf div(.) 69 inf bde in LENS moving to TOURNAI (.) 4/7 DG recce in LILLE with enemy resistance area 5826 (.) 61 recce regt in area 636266(.) 8 armd bde in area 638265(.) 15 (s) div(.) 44 inf bde 4916(.) 46 inf bde 5114(.)227 inf bde 4610 (.) 2 cdn corps(.) POLISH armd div(.) leading tps now crossing LA CANCHE mainly up stream from HESDIN 9512(.) 24 polish armd regt reached area 0608 and 2 polish armd regt area 9910(.) 3 cdn inf div(.) leading tps 7 cdn recce regt reached MONTREVIL where one br in town reported OK(.) 4 cdn armd div in corps res area ABBEVILLE(.) 51 (H) div moving to area NORTH OF LE HAVRE (.) 49 inf div leading elements area 5134 with div conc area MONTVILLIERS(.) ultimatum to surrender refused(.) 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 67 + +14 Caly Heghers + +## Page 68 + +Wt 9533/03727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. + +Co● | 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 092000B + +For Action. + +R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +TO +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 091100B(.) U3 ARMY asof 081400B(.) 12 & 20 US CORPS on line of R MOSELLE from U73 to U88(.) elts across at 7951(.) 5 US CORPS fwd tps on line P1916-1136-2055-0366(.)30 US DIV at conc area K63 to K73(.)19 US CORPS adv elts reaching EAST ing K23(.)2 BRIT ARMY(.) 7 ARMD DIV area GHENT(.) 53 DIV area MERVILLE 4039 & moving to COURTRAI 8556(.)15 INF DIV area ST POL H1512 & moving to area COURTRAI on RIGHT flank of 53 DIV(.)30 CORPS on general line GHENT along RIVER to ANTWERP -MICHLIN/LOUVAIN(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.)1T POLISH ARMD DIV have occupied THIELT 9076 and are approaching main rd running SE near AELTRE 0085(.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV forming firm base WEST of BRUGES with fwd tps at 8299 and A 3H of C SOUTH of town area 8594(.) 3 CDN INF DIV up to 082300B investigating BOULOGNE(.) all infm. + +SITREP as of 091200B(.) enemy(.)continues to hold DUNKERQUE with outposts in 3889 BERGUES 2776 and area LOON PLAGE(.) enemy withdrew from LA PANNE BAINS to reported concrete positions in 3889(.)own tps(.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde(.) ESSEX SCOTS entered OSTENDE at 1200 hrs with remainder of Bde gp following(.) no opposition on route from NIEUPORT to OSTENDE and city was occupied by 18 CDN ARMD REGT(.) 5 CDN INF BDE advancing EAST on DUNKERQUE from BOURBOURGVILLE 1175(.) CALG HIGHRS reached LOON PLAGE 1380(.)RHC advancing on BERGUES 2776 with leading elements at 218765(.) R DE MAIS holding BOURBOURGVILLE(.) 6 CDN INF BDE(.) occupied NIEUPORT and are clearing coastal rds to NE & NW(.) CAMERONS OF C cleared coastal rd from 458935 to LA PANNE BAINS 3990(.) FUS MR based on FURNES have cleared to x rds 443905 and rd junj 406886(.) 3 SASK R clearing NE in 8295(.) Locations(.) 5 CDN INF BDE 165714(.) 6 CDN INF BDE 450860(.) reports from div indicate BLANKEMBERGHE clear of enemy 4 Bde to occupy with 1 BN(.) 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 + +## Page 69 + +MESSAGE FORM + +TIME - 100955B + +FROM +(A) 5 CDN INF BDE HQ + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS "C" SQN 8 RECCE + 5 FLD REGT RCA "A" COY TOR SCOTS + +GO 5 SECRET(.) sitrep as of 092400B(.) enemy(.) scattered pockets of strs varying up to 500 inf marines and coast defence tps reported by civ sources between OSTEND and DUNKERQUE and WEST of DUNKERQUE(.) mil sources unconfirmed inf and arty reported 200 strong with arty area 478942(.) unconfirmed arty posits 505958 to 525967(.) 300 enemy unconfirmed 572966(.) concrete emplacements manned by estimated 300 tps 3889(.) 2 tks unconfirmed 395882(.) small gps enemy unconfirmed 383866-375861 gun at 355854(.) 50 inf unconfirmed x rds 349863(.) unconfirmed 300 inf 3480(.) suspected enemy line fdls 176781 to 149831(.) area 2277-2377-2477 and rd 194749 and 181372 inundated(.) unconfirmed civ report BLANKENBERGHE evacuated(.) own tps(.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT holding OSTENDE with patrols along coast rds to 526960 slight opposition by MG's(.) RHLI 686080(.) R REGT of C. WENDUYNE 9510 and patroling dm to BLANKENBERGHE(.) 5 CDN INF BDE(.)CALG HIGHRS estab LOON PLAGE 1380 with patrols to 157811 positions shelled spasmodically(.) R DE MAIS BOUR BOURGVILLE with patrols East EAST and NORTH to 1778(.) RHC x rds 218766 and 211771(.) R DEMAIS & RHC heavily shelled and mortared throughout day(.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) S SASK R occupying NIEUPORT-BAINS(.) CAMERONS LA PANNES BAINS and FUS MR holding rd between rd junc.406887 and 406871(.) Carrier pl brigaded holding rd between x rds 459935 and 465916(.) TOR SCOT (MG) relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT on line OYE 0079-FT BATARD 0171-ARDRES 9566(.) Location(.) 4 CDN INF BDE 634025 5 CDN INF BDE 165714 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) 436858 4 CDN FLD REGT 655946 5 CDN FLD REGT 112757 6 CDN FLD REGT 498858(.) all infm. + +If liable ------- +-------in cipher + +## Page 70 + +Calg Hughes + +## Page 71 + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE +TO: RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHR3, 5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY- +TOR 3COT3 + +GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.) +1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 +CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 +(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at +WISSANT 7371 (.) US army (.) 12 and 30 US corps on R MOSELLE from +excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across +river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div +elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area +Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached +K5332 (.) 2 BRIT army (.) GUARDS armd div gained brhead over ALBERT +CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH +from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs +two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) +RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of +OSTEND (.) ESSEX 3COT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols +WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5295 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) +HQ area Xrds 2178 and R DE MAI3 area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled +during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHR3 occupied LOON- +PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA +PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal +gun (.) FU3 MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) +3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) +patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) +3 SASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) +TOR 3COT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B +GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm + +If liable H. Fontaine H. +- - - IN CIPHER on raise H. + +## Page 72 + +⑧ + +J.R. Hepfer +Calg Hepfer + +## Page 73 + +Ac. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mir 71942 3 1...30 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. + +C● | 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 | | 100825B | + +For Action. + +TO RHC - R DE MAIS - CALG HIGHRS-S RECCE + +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +5 FLD BTY RCA + +Originator's No + +GO 1 RESTRICTED(.) following def infm from reliable civ(.) from DUNKERQUE area infm dated approx early sep(.) br 218765 believed dated destroyed(.) rd 223778 to 243795 impassable - water one metre deep(.) rd 205760 to 196775 inundated but passable(.) rd 179783 to 223778 NOT inundated(.) rd 238769 NORTH to 239768 and rd 254769 to 246803 both impassable(.) rd 274778 to 270790 inundated but passable(.) rd 284775 to 275791 impassable(?) bulk of arty left behind 254812-FORT MARDECK and fort 214820 (.) rd block 212827 coveredby A/TK guns from both sides (.) 209826 A/TK obstacle under construction(.) all rds in WEST outskirts of port heavily mined and blocked(.) very large block-house 23859350(.) large block-house 244829(.) large A/TK obstacles and mines from 242829 to 238830(.) brs 252852(.) 252847(.) 253843(.)252840(.) 251835 all mined(.) cemetery 253833 recently restricted to civs(.) NO knowledge of type of activity(.) 251834 block-house containing HAA(.) br 238816 believed blown(.) area 229831 to 237817 many HMC's(.) no defences between fort 214820 and 230826(.) large fortified area incl arty area 235836 to 239836 to 237830(.) A/TK ditch through demolition area of town line 239839(.) 241839(.)245842(.) large block-house and main Mil HQ 243841(.) A/TK guns concealed with all round traverse at 243840 and 241839(.) All infm. + +*Hstrakes A.* + +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 74 + +4 Calg Highrs + +## Page 75 + +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 Date—Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP + +For Action + +TO + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +— Message Instructions — — GR — + +Originator's No. + +calg hqihrs LOON-PLAGE 1380 RHC 2176 R de mais relieving a sqn 8 cdn recce regt SOUTH and EAST of bergues on gen line 350748 X rds 276746 302750 307759 and 304778. a sqn 8 cdn recce regt mob res . 6 cdn inf bde . 33R assault on strong enemy posn 480943 last night unsuccessful . coy posns 495949 495930 489929 475933 . fus m r 380880 to 394883 and clearing BASSE PLAIN woods to south and southwest. C of C on 39 grid line from 380885 to the coast. loans 4 bde 198963 6 bde 443905 . 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 76 + +3-4 + +Calg Heights +G04 + +[initialled stamp/oval] + +## Page 77 + +M40738/1444 35QM 11/43 M. Ltd. 51 953 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 341 + +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 112130B + +For Action. + +RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT +TO +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +C7/11.XI.44 + +ARMY +SIGNALS + +Originator's No. +GO 4 SECRET . sitrep based on infm contained in FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary of 092400B . 15 US CORPS reached Y75 with armour and X18 with inf . 12 and 20 US CORPS line of MOSELLE from TOUL U61 to U8675 with small brhead U7465-U7952 were resistance hy . 5 US CORPS armour reached P8012-5121-5430 inf reached P3640-3050-4363-2971 . 7 US CORPS reece at P4678-3696-K4205- armour at K6017-7223-6527-5332 advancing against opposition . 19 U S CORPS inf at K1933-1835-1642- armour at K2754-2564 . 30 BRIT CORPS new brhead Albert CanalGHEEL K0587 strong resistance DEFRINGEM K2575 . R NETHERLAND BDE in action in brhead . + +Sitrep as at first lt 11 Sep 44 . FIRST CDN ARMY . strong enemy resistance along line of canal DU GHENT and ZEEBRUGGE and SW approaches of BRUGES 8400 . 1 POL ARMD DIV preparing to move on GHENT 1981 over br in 0473 completed 0800 hrs . 4 CDN ARMD DIV inf firmly est in forming a brhead area 8695-8994-8893 . 3 CDN INF DIV NTR. + +Sitrep as of 111200B . enemy . strong pts continue to hold out area WESTENDE-PLAGE 520965 and GROENENDIJK-PLAGE 480943 . enemy reported along coast WEST of 38 grid line and area BASSE PLAINE 3986 3585 . MMG and lt flak gun posns on EAST sideof BRUGES CANAL to the sea . BRUGES still holds . line of enemy FDLs holding out from 146839 to 177780 to 222778 thence EAST to incl BERGUES . enemy arty and mortars and MMGs active in DUNKERQUE area. own tps . TOR SCOTS (MG) continue to hold line incl GRAVELINES 0680 WEST to 005807 SOUTH to incl ANDRUICQ 0268 then WEST to link up with 7 cdn reece regt in ARDRES 9566 . 4 cdn inf bde . essex scots surrounding strong prepared enemy posns WESTENDE PLAGE 5296 . RHLI EAST of OSTENDE with coy posns 690015-693050-713043 and 786044 . r regt c SOUTH and EAST of BLANKENBERGHE 825127-834065- 820068 -800104 . a sqn 8 cdn reece regt undercomd blocking brs to OSTENDE from SOUTH of gen line 623987-644994-658995. 5 cdn inf bde . continues to screen DUNKERQUE on the WEST and OSUTH with + +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 THI or TOR Time Cleared System Op. + +Signed. Signed. + +## Page 78 + +WI 9533/61722P 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 | 111340B + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT + +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM No 49 infm to 102300B(.) one PW from 18 MKA (Marine Kroftfahr Abteilung) captured area 4693(.) was stationed DUNKERQUE one year hauling sups (.) infm considered reliable(.) estimates tps now in DUNKERQUE at 5000 and civs at 500 remainder being ordered to evac by 061800B(.) senior naval offr DUNKERQUE is VICE ADMIRAL FRISIUS previously responsible BOULOGNE - CALAIS - DUNKERQUE sector of coast and now possibly comd def of DUNKERQUE although army general also seen 6 sep at 237707 in convoy of 45 vehs withdrawing into DUNKERQUE(.) PW says last boat to leave DUNKERQUE was minesweeper 6 Sep 44 but did NOT evac any mil personnel also certain there are NO small power boats available now for sea escape (.) two 5-6000 ton ships sunk harbour entrance 2 Sep 44 (.) same PW reports HQ DUNKERQUE area in MARINE PARC 243840 also alternative HQ and comn centre at 243802 (.) civ source reports DUNKERQUE mil comd is Maj-Gen HUBERT described as fully determined to hold out (.) NCO PW from 204 Naval Arty Unit captured 100600B at 406886 (.) left WESTERN FORT 2085 at 081200B to tpt amn from LA PANNE 4090 to three 15.2 cm guns at TERMINUS 2886 (.) until 081200B WESTERN FORT strongly held by 200 naval pers with four 16.47 french CD guns fixed for sea attack also MG and 7.5 gun posns around perimeter of fort (.) reliable civ reports posn enemy tps 223767 astride canal 235768 SOUTH of canal 247767 in buildings 250773 and 257767 (.) rd from 266762 to 273769 and rd from 255768 to 257761 reported mined today (.) 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] Capt + +Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. + +Time | System | Op. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +## Page 79 + +14 Calg Highrs. + +## Page 80 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde 111400B + +TO: R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs +5 Cdn Fd Regt C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt +A Coy Tor Scot R (MG) + +GO-3 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 102400B (.) enemy (.) blew brs 8312 and 8513 and appears to be holding EAST bank of canal between br 8312 and br 8406 (incl 20 mm AA guns used in a ground role with airburst shell plus other field pieces (.) enemy strong pt still holding out area 5095 5196 and 478943 (.) these posns wired in and incl guns and MGs (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C adv to seize crossing 8312 (.) RHLI clearing the area incl and between the two main rds running EAST from OSTEND to WENDUYNE 7510 and rd junc 7804 (.) ESSEX SCOT (.) one coy in OSTEND remainder of bn area WESTENDE-BAINS 5397 - rd junc 529969 and LOMBARTZYNE 5295 preparing to surround and cut off enemy strong pt 8512 8513 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C area 3889 3888 (.) FUS MR astride main rd sqs 3888 3988 (.) 3 SASK R attacking enemy strong pt 478943 with carrier patrols between OOST-DUNKERKE-BAINS 4593 and OOST-DUNKERKE 4691 cutting the two main rds (.) TOR SCOT (MG) covering rd from AUDRUICQ 0268 OYE 0079 GRAVELINES 0680 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) one sqn forming screen SOUTH of Bergues 2776 cutting the rds leading out of BERGUES (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +Pincee Salsbury Cott + +## Page 81 + +15' +Calg Heights + +## Page 82 + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 50) 5/43 Mr 71942 51-0130 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 1 3 + +Cell 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 1615B +12xxxxxxx +xxxxxxxxx +For Action. + +C7 12 XI 44 E +SIGNALS + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No + +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) attack of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left have practically reached sea(.) NINTH US ARMY(.) 8 US corps street fighting began in BREST 10 sep(.) THIRD US ARMY(.) 15 US corps with 2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL Z47 - 7169 -8287 - U7012(.) 20 US corps meeting hy opposition along MOSELLE - 23 US inf div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY(.) 5 US corps (.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P81 morning 10 sep and fwd tps approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28 US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH-LUXEMBOURG border area P6350 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF EPA K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of MAASTRIGHT K55 and WEST AND NORTH of HASB LT K35(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.) gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to 120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(.) armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH of BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area town 7572 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.) 8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7338 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) + +Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV inf as of 111700B(.) ESSEX SCOTS continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLAGE(.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxxxx 9129942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957 872952(.) 29 cdn armd recce regt hold up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21 cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing brhead xxxxxx area 0175960(.) CDN INF DIV(.) + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS. + +If this message is intercepted and fell into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER. + +Originator will state Degree of Priority. + +Time System Op. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +Signed. Signed. + +## Page 83 + +Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/ 210428 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) + +For Action. + +TO +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No. + +9 cdn inf bde area 7359 7455(.) 10 cdn armd regt 8153(.) + +SITREP as of 112400B(.) enemy(.) shelling in RHC area during day(.) additional enemy posns located(.) arty guns 353335 and SOUTH of sta 345874(.) MG posns area 350857 and BRAY-DUNE-PLAGES 3483(.) enemy re-reported using LAA guns in ground role area 350857 and sta 354854(.) strong pts WESTEND PLAGE 520964 and 480943 attacked by TYPHOONS during day(.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) 4 cdn inf bde less ESSEX SCOT relieved tps of 4 cdn armd div WEST and SW of BRUGES during day(.)R Regt C centred on area 8198 RHLI centred on area 8195(.) ESSEX SCOT no change (.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) RHC no change(.) R de Mais (.) two coys in new posn area LA CROIX - ROUGE 2674 - HOOGEWELD 2474 coy in area 250748 - 263762 remaining coy on move(.) CALG HIGHRS (.) no change in location(.) fighting patrols to clear out enemy posts EAST of ANCIEN CANAL 1483 - 1778 during night(.) 8 cdn recce regt(.) no change(.) 2 cdn a tk regt(.) dets providing blocks in 5 cdn inf bde area(.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change (.) regrouping no change(.) locations(.) HQ 6 cdn inf bde 443905(.) all infm + +SECRET(.) ISUM number fifty infm to 112200B(.) 130 PW incl one offr thirty six ALGERIANS only thirty two GERMANS through cages today(.) GERMAN PW chiefly naval and mil coastal arty NO new identifications(.) captured document dated 4 sep 44 outlines arrangements for withdrawal without hy 15.5 cm guns but incl three 7.5s and small number 2 cm AA and 5cm A tk of 2 bty 1240 Army coastal arty regt(.) MT apparently limited to 6 PKW one rations lorry one med veh three MG five to eight HD vehs(.) gun sights and other arty instruments loaded on vehs but personnel ordered take only bare essentials of AG eqpt(.) civ source reported occupied gun emplacements at 165802 167802 170802 cam to look like wooden houses (.) all infm + +FLASH-- commander LA HAVRE garrison surrendered at 121130B(.) 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 84 + +13 + +Casg Hughes +G.O.2 + +1 3B +1 Supp 37. +2 A 41 + +Bn Hd 1 "5" "B"→ + 1 5B + 1 R.P. (12)? + +Bntta 1 → +Bntta 1 ~~ +Supp 1 ~~ 12 +A ~~ 8 +B - # 9 +C . 9 +D + +## Page 85 + +Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7 ST-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 100845B + +For Action. + +4 + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) amn expenditures(.) withdrawl of second and third line tpt to other fmns for current and forthcoming ops has deprived 2 CDN INF DIV of means of normal replenishment of amn echs(.) 25 pr amn is now reduced to first line holdings only(.) effective 100001B the following expenditures will NOT be exceeded without ref to G (.) 25 pr 25 rpg per day 4.2 mortar 10 rpm per day(.) fmns are responsible for advising units under comd(.) all infm. + +Campbell) Notified to +Maj. Morgan- 10/400b. to +Capt to infm Calg Comds. +File + +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 Closed + +## Page 86 + +5 Cady Hayder . + +## Page 87 + +GR. 9535/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 [stamp] 194[?] [?] + +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 For Action. | 122800B + +REGT. +**TO** R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 8 RECCE 5 CDN FD +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No + +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 121200B(.) enemy (.) evacuated BRUGES 8500 during the night and is reported to have withdrawn in a NORTHEASTERLY direction back to the line of the LEOPOLD CANAL(.) strong pts 520965 and 480943 surrendered to ESSEX SCOT and S SASK R (.) reported three coys of 50 men each holding line of rd from 353848 to 349863 and strong pt at BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488(.) MARCK 9476 reported strongly held(.) blockhouses and gun posns on coast from 9580 to 9079(.) enemy continue active SOUTH and WEST of DUNKERQUE with considerable mortaring and shelling(.) own tps (.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) patrols from R REGT C andRHLI and 18 CDN ARMD C REGT entered BRUGES early this morning without meeting opposition(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) CALG HIGHRS patrol line of ANCIEN CANAL 1483 - 1778(.) R DE MAIS no change(.) 6 cdn inf bde(.) CAMERONS OF C held up by strong pt BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488(.) FUS MR probing enemy posns line of rd 349863 to GHYVELDE 3585(.) 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 Closed + +## Page 88 + +Col 22 + +⓪ + +## Page 89 + +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. + +FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp + +(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | 130730B + +For Action. + +8 RECCE REGT +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No. +GO 2 SECRET (.) ISUM no 51 infm to 121730B(.) identifications(.) 7 tp 2 bty 1240 coastal arty regt WESTENDE PLAGE 525966 121500B 4 Bde(.) Maj G VON GUNDELL bty comd surrendered due to lack of comms and loss of OPs(.) 7 tp surrendered along with 2 bty(.) 6 bty LA PANNE BAINS 390901 overrun 11 sep(.) total PW 8 offrs 308 ORs incl 150 reformed stragglers(.) PW states four weeks rations on hand and NO shortage of amn(.) brs cut of BRUGES at 857009 and 857988 reported intact and in use yesterday by enemy evac town(.) one PW 3 coy 149 FD ERSATZ bn captured 112130B at 362853 6 bde states coy 45 strong defending GHYVELDE 3585(.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except [signature] 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 + +## Page 90 + +1 Coly Hyler + +## Page 91 + +M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mi' 7i9s25 5100350 + +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 | 131010B | +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT 8 RECCE +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs +wind xxx EASTERLY 4 - 7 mph in morning becoming 8 - 12 mph and then +4 - 7 mph at night cloud 1 - 6/10 high clouds at first becoming +7 - 10/10 later(.) 1 - 6/10 medium cloud in afternoon becoming +4 - 8/10 later (.) vis 2000 - 4000 yds at first 550 - 1000 yds in +valleys improving to 2 - 6 miles in morning and deterioratingto +2000 - 4000 yds at night NO precipitation expected temp range 42 +to 62 degrees state of sea slight (.) 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 92 + +18 +Calg Highrs +603 + +② + +## Page 93 + +131105B 19 + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE CALG HIGHRS + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS\/ 5 FD REG 8 RECCE REGT "A" COY TOR SCOT + +GO 4 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 130500B (.) US army (.) 19,000 enemy from SOUTH of FRANCE have agreed to surrender and will arrive at the LOIRE R on the 17 sep for this purpose only (.) BREST still holds out (.) 15 US corps (.) armour reached 12 miles SE of NEUF CHATEAU Z 47 with recce at CHARMES Z 97 against slight resistance (.) 12 US corps (.) elements have crossed MOSELLE R SOUTH of NANCY area Z 9486 (.) 20 US corps (.) hy opposition encountered but brhead over MOSELLE between METZ and NANCY at U 7647 has been strengthened (.) 5 US armd div report tps in GERMANY at unconfirmed map ref P 9743 (.) 7 US corps (.) captured VERVIERS K 62 and EUPEN K 72 and reached SE of MALMEDY K 8202 (.) fwd tps pushing NE from EUPEN reached K 8328 and K 8033 (.) 19 US corps (.) recce crossed MEUSE R NORTH of LIEGE and have reached K 5726 (.) +2 BRIT army (.) 30 corps reached K 4088 (.) 12 corps patrolling army bdy SCHELDT NORTH ANTWERP to GHENT (.) first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) organized resistance in LE HAVRE ceased at approx 121100B (.) wounded garrison comd captured and negotiations for surrender commenced with his chief of staff (.) whole town occupied but still some opposition in dock area and fort 478286 (.) +1 POL armd div (.) 10 POL armd bde in LOKEREN J 3785 (.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT (.) 4 CDN ARMD div completing crossing of BRUGES canal (.) fwd tps at 9490 - 9790 - 0597 and on line of canal to 9303 (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) sparodic enemy shelling (.) few PW incl deserters taken (.) 9 CDN inf bde occupied MONT DU CHESNIN 677420 (.) 7 CDN inf bde occupy area TARDINGHEN G 7069 and BELLEVUE 7163 (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) R Regt C less one pl and RHLI relieved in BRUGES by 18 MANITOBA armd C regt and moved to conc area vicinity NIEUPORT during night (.) one pl R Regt C remained 859003 (.) ESSEX SCOT no change (.) 5 CDN in bde (.) 2 coys RHC attacked SPYCKER 2077 successfully and against strong opposition and remain in that area (.) NO change in remainder of bn posn (.) R DE MAIS completed move to screen BERGUES from SOUTH (.) CALG HIGHRS (.) 2 pts occupied pt 142837 and pt 146835 during night pt 150831 still held by enemy (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) S SASK R no change (.) CAMERONS OF C and FUS MR active patrolling of enemy posns along line of rd 353848 to 349863 and strong pt BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 350884 (.) CAMERONS OF C continued adv in early morning and at 0500 hrs reached 349874 (.) enemy mortaring and shelling active in night (.) TOR SCOT (MG) (.) patrolling WEST to 96 grid line during night (.) locations (.) HQ 4 CDN inf bde 798962 (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +Metrakes Lt. + +## Page 94 + +19 + +Calg Heights + +G04 + +## Page 95 + +MESSAGE FORM + +152230B + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAI1 CALG HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT "C" SQN 6 RECCE REGT +"A" COY TOR SCOT + +CO 6 SECRET (.) ENUM number 52 information to 131100B (.) Following are detail identifications (.) 316 PW captured 121500B at WEJENDE PLAGE 525966 (.) 4 CD HQ 2 BATTERY 1240B ARTY REGT CD REGT (.) 2 OFFRs 23 NCOs 130 ORs 7 TP 2 BTY 1240 ARTY CD REGT (.) 6 NCOs 21 ORs from HQ TP 2 BTY 1240 ARTY CD REGT (.) 26 PW 128 G R 48 INF DIV (.) 3 PW 745 GR 712 INF DIV (.) 3 PW 1042 GR 226 INF DIV 1 PW 1040 GR 226 INF DIV (.) 1 OFR 27 ORs Border CUSTOM officials (.) 1 at 1 TP 716 LT FLAK UNIT (.) 7 ITALIANS used as labourers (.) Collapse of this pocket influenced gp at NIEUPORT-RAINS 4894 to surrender at 122130B incl 5 OFFRs 155-180 ORs mostly from 5 TP 2 BTY 1240 CD ARTY REGT (.) 1 PW 149 FD ERSATZ BN (.) 2 PW 9 FORTRESS COY (.) PW state 1 BTY RIY guns 21 or 28 cm previous in DUNKIRK NOT known whether withdrawn (.) Also in DUNKIRK 1 BTY 1242 ARTY regt with ME of 18 X15.5 cm guns (.) Previous disposition 1 TP in MADICE 1 TP 3T FGL 1 TP possible withdrawn (.) PW says 15.5 gun change in POSN requires 2 HRS work per gun and 8-12 HRS each BTY (.) Further indication of determination to hold DUNKIRK revealed in order for withdrawl 2 BTYs 1240 ARTY CD REGT into DUNKIRK but execution rendered incapable by own rapid advance (.) PW claim all guns in bunkers up to 10.5 cm calibre can be turned to fire inland (.) ALL INFM + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +35 + +[CIRCULAR STAMP: CZ 13.X.44 E- SIGNALS] + +## Page 96 + +35 + +Calg Highrs +G06 + +## Page 97 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde 132315B + +TO: R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs 5 Cdn Fd Regt +C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) A Coy Tor Scot R (MG) + +GO-8 SECRET (.) sitrep to 131200B (.) enemy (.) PW captured at 4894 numbered over 200 (.) enemy strong pts at GHYVELDE and BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE (.) some shelling in 5 Cdn Inf Bde area (.) enemy fortress remains in BERGUES (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn InfBde gp on move to area SW of BERGUES (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp NO change (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Fus MR area EAST of GHYVELDE 3585 (.) Cam of C two coys astride Xrds 346873 two coys area 3688 with last two coys being relieved by S Sask R (.) Cam of C to then attack BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE from SOUTH (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (.) sqns reverting to regt comd (.) three tgts attacked by TYPHOONS during morning (.) all infm + +If liable------- RoPrulu Capt. +------IN CIPHER + +## Page 98 + +34 +Calg Heights +608 + +[Remainder of page shows reverse bleed-through text from the other side of the document, not directly legible as front-side content] + +## Page 99 + +A.A. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 MR / 19440 3/10/36 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 13 + +Cafl. ·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 141230B + +For Action. + +RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +TO +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No +GO 1 SECRET . SITREP . US ARMY . XV US corps across R MOSELLE SOUTH of NANCY . Xll and XX US corps strengthening their brhead across MOSELLE between NANCY and METZ . V US corps entered GERMANY with armour NW of TRIER at P9753 inf at P8870 . Vll US corps has armour on GERMAN border SOUTH of AACHEN at K9312 and K8736 . XlX US corps crossing the DUTCH border WEST of AACHEN at K7243 and K5644 . FIRST CDN ARMY . 10 POl armd bde adv NE GHENT now have one armd regt in LOKEREN 3785 . one armd regt and mot bn in ST NICHOLAS 4991 with one armd regt area 5295 . 3 POL inf bde in GHENT 1980 . 4 cdn armd div . 4 cdn armd bde . leading tps 21 CDN armd regt reached LEOPOLD CANAL 9303 . 22 CDN armd regt 9101 28 CDN armd regt 9396 LAKE SUPR (M) 9298 . 10 CDN inf bde gen area 3Y3SEELE 9298 . 4 CDN inf bde . moved to area WEST of BERGUES 2776 with RRC area 327752 RHLI area 293737 ESSEX SCOTS area 305771 . 5 CDN inf bde RHC withdrawn from GD MILLE BURGCHE and SPYKER to area BOURBOURGVILLE XXX 1175 . RHC relieved by R de Mais . R de Mais containing BERGUES on the WEST disposed in GD MILLE BRUGGHE - COPPENAXFORT 1675 - area 1975 - bn hq at 191751 . CALG HIGHRS attacked enemy posn at 149831 at 2300 hrs . 6 CDN inf bde . FUS MR area 354860 with one coy at 377856 clearing to the WEST . CAM OF C area Xrds 345874 . 3 SASK R move to area 3688 and will take over from the CAM of C when CAM OF C attack goes in . 8 CDN recce regt took over from R DE MAIS to the SOUTH and immediate SW of BERGUES . 1 BRIT CORPS . 51 div relieved by 4 SS bde and moving to ST VALERY EN CAUX . 49 div occupying lower town docks of LE HAVRE . + +Metrakos Lt. + +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. Metrakos Lt. + +Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. + +Time System Op. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +## Page 100 + +13 + +Calg Heights +G-01 + +[oval symbol containing initials] + +## Page 101 + +Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 4 + +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 Neso 150830B + +For Action. + +1 +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN 8 RECCE 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. +GO 1 SECRET(.) SITREP to 142400B(.) enemy(.) intermittent shelling in 5 and 6 cdn inf bde areas(.) enemy illuminating flares in camerons of w c and s sask r areas during night(.) garrisons at BERGUES BRAY-DUNES PLAGE(.) and GHYVELDE no change(.) own tps(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) r regt c (.) one coy across canal 309782 and one pl across at 300777 preparatory to occupying gen brhead area 309782 - 290773(.) essex scot moving up r regt c area preparatory to pushing through r regt c to area 2980(.) rhli attacking BERGUES from EAST at 150430B(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) rhc no change(.) r de mais continue mopping up ops in their area until 151200B when relieved by 8 cdn recce regt(.) calg highrs no change(.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) fus mr no change area quiet(.) sar attacking BRAY-DUNES PLAGE(.) attack going well in early stages(.) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 8 cdn recce regt regt and tor scot(MG) no change(.) regrouping no change(.) H. MAIN 2 cdn inf div 278674 rear HQ 2 cdn inf div 269673(.) all infm + +CONFIDENTIAL forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs(.) wind SOUTHERLY 4-7 mph increasing to 8-12 in morning(.) 3 to SW 4-7 mph at night(.) 4-8/10 low cloud at 2000/2500 ft in morning and afternoon 7-10/10 at 1200/2000 at night(.) 1-6/10 medium cloud in morning 7-10/10 in afternoon and evening(.) visibility 1/2000 yds generally improving to 2-6 miles, but 500-1000 yds in local fog patches at first(.) local intermittent rain or drizzle in afternoon and evening(.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS. + +Signed. 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 102 + +/4 + +Calg Hughes +601 + +② + +## Page 103 + +MESSAGE FORM + +M: 5 CDN INF BDE 152300B + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY +"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) sitrep on infm up to 142400B (.) 3rd US Army (.) 15 US Corps reached outskirts EPINAL U05 (.) inf occupied MIR ECOURT 7874 CHARMES Z 99 (.) 12 US Corp (.) ARMOUR reached Q1025 inf TWO bde gps over MOSELLE area PONTAMOUJON W 75 (.) 20 US Corp (.) enlarged brhead SOUTH METZ reached THIONVILLE (.) FIRST US ARMY (.) 5 US Corp (.) adv 5 miles WEST TRIER and to LOO 84 (.) 7 US Corp (.) Armour outskirts MSCHWEILER K 94 inf just south AACHEN (.) SEIGRIED LINE pierced extent not known (.) was lightly held much wire and mines (.) 18 US Corp (.) attacked MAASTRICHT from SOUTH (.) town nearly cleared but enemy on island to NORTH (.) SECOND ARMY (.) 80 and 8 Corp (.) NTR (.) 12 Corp crossed MEUIE canal KO79 directed NORTH (.) infm recieved up to 151200 (.) POL armd div (.) 12 POL armd Bde area and 3T NICKOLS 4841B (.) 3 POL Inf Bde area 3T ERKENE 4296 (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) 4 Cdn armd Bde area J0396 J0189 (.) 10 Cdn Inf Bde area C9301 (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) Patrolling on div front (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div up to 151900B (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde in cone areas (.) R REGT C area 3276 RHLJ 2973 ESSEX SCOT 3372 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde NO change (.) 6 Cdn inf Bde (.) 3 SASK R after successful attack cleaned BRAY - DUNES PLAGE 3488 and are in area immediately WEST of village (.) CAMERONS OF C immediately SOUTH of 3 SASK R (.) FUS MR cleaning up in area GHYVELDE 3485 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) took over posns of 4 Cdn Inf Bde EAST of BERGUES3 (.) TOR SCOT (MG) NO change (.) Regrouping as per order of battle 151400B (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +Gin de Salabuyry +Capt + +46 11 + +## Page 104 + +46 2 + +Calg Highrs +G04 + +## Page 105 + +B40739/1444-350M 11/43 M. Ltd. 54-7553 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 45 + +ll 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 152215B +For Action. + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 3 (.) Confidential WEATHER forecast for 24 hrs from 2300 hrs wind SSW 8-12 MPH at first becoming WSW at night and WNW later cloud 7-10/10 at 2000 - 2500 ft lowering to 1200 -2000 ft at night variable amounts tomorrow much medium and high cloud at first and in morning but more later visibility 6 -12 miles at first deteriorating to 2-6 miles at night and 2000 - 4000 yds locally improving to 6-12 miles later PPTN local main showers at night and later tomorrow temp range 52-67. + +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 106 + +451 +Calg Highs +G03 + +## Page 107 + +SECRET +2 D3(G)/5-3 +Main 2 Cdn Inf Div +15 Sep 44 + +MAPS + +1 In view of the speed of the advance of the Allied Armies, production of maps has NOT been able to keep pace. This HQ has therefore been notified that there is now a shortage of printed maps available to First Cdn Army. In future the policy of map issue will be as follows. + +2 Maps of scale 1/50,000 are NOT being printed for use in HOLLAND and GERMANY. There will therefore be NO further issue of this scale. + +3 Issue to this fmn of maps of scale 1/250,000 and 1/100,000 will be restricted to a maximum of 1000 copies of each sheet. In certain cases even that number may NOT be available. DD3vy state most definitely that NO replacemensts will be possible in case of loss. An issue of maps of scale 1/25,000 will be made when required by the operational situation. If the fmn is adv without opposition this issue will NOT be available. + +4 A new scale of issue has therefore been drawn up for use within this fmn. The scale of issue will serve as an approx guide only dependant entirely upon supplies available. New scale of issue below. + +5 It is imperative that all possible care be taken to conserve the maps available. This fact should be impres-sed on all ranks in possession of maps. It is necessary that as maps become obsolete they should be collected by issue gps and returned to this HQ so that they may be pas-sed on to units and fmns following behind. In NO case will maps be burned or destroyed as useless. + +for (C M Drury) Lt-Col +G3 - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +## Page 108 + +M40738/1444 350M 14/43 M. Ltd. 51-7553 + +ARMY FORM C 2133 (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 151620B + +For Action. + +5 CDN FD REGT +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS C S N 8 RECCE + +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No +GO 3 SECRET(.) SITREP asof 151200B(.) enemy NO opposition from BERGUES to our crossing of FURNE CANAL between 29 and 31 grid lines(.) counter attacks at 1030 hrs broken up and 32 PW taken(.) identified 96 and 53 GREN ERSATZ REGTS(.) strong pos BRAY DUNES PLAGE 3488 - 348863 and GHYVELDE 352851 continue to hold out(.) enemy strong pt 354884 surrendered this morning and gun posn 354887 apparently deserted(.) own tps(.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C continuing advance across FURNES CANAL ON GALGENOECK with coy posns 313783 303775 297784 and one coy astride canal at 292775(.) enemy counter attack from area 302778 at 1030 hrs broken up by arty and mortar fire and 32 PW taken with more coming in (.) no opposition from BERGUES(.) RHLI attack on BERGUES during night cancelled and bn withdrawn to 294756(.) ESSEX SCOT no change(.) 6 Cdn inf bde(.) CAMERONS OF C coy posns 346873 348873 - 351873 and 348871(.) 3 SASK R(.) moving into posn NORTH of CAMERONS OF C with coys 345875 348876 350876 and 348877(.) FUS MR no change(.) 8 Cdn recce regt(CH) and TOR SCOT (MG) no 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, + +## Page 109 + +2 4 Calg Hefts + +## Page 110 + +MESSAGE FORM 15[obscured]5B + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY +"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 3 (.) SECRET (.) sitrep on infm received up to 132400B (.) 2 +FRENCH CORPS occupied DIJON (.) 5 US CORPS of 7th US army across +GERMAN frontier EAST and NE LUXEMBOURG area 101 and P94 (.) 7 US +corps captured EUPEN K82 (.) crossed GERMAN frontier area KALTER- +HERBERG C91 (.) 2nd BRIT army regrouping and refitting (.) + +infm to 141400B (.) 1 POLISH armd div (.) inf bde committed in hy +fighting J4195-4398 and along canal J186848 - FRERR4E 1584 (.) +2 POL armd regt moving to area J5897-5397 (.) 4 cdn armd div has +cancelled br building at C933037 and khve have withdrawn SOUTH +of canal (.) + +infm to 142400B (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) carried out active patrolling +during day (.) + +infm to 150500B (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C +2 coys across canal at 309782 and 300777 one pl across at 291775 +(.) br NOT yet built at 305779 due to enemy activity (.) RHLI +attack on BERGUES from EAST held up by intense fire until engrs +complete preliminary task (.) RHLI attack in BERGUES did NOT go +in (.) ESSEX SCOT SOUTH of canal - 2 coys across canal(.) +5 cdn inf bde NO change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR NO change (.) +S SASK R advanced during night to area 349876 (.) one coy now +proceeding on to NORTH SOUTH rd in 3487 (.) CAMERONS OF C pushing +NORTH to join up with S SASK R (.) 8 cdn recce regt and TOR SCOT +(MG) NO change (.) all infm + +RobRobelass + +## Page 111 + +This page appears to be the reverse/back side of a document. The text visible is bleed-through from the other side of the page (mirror-reversed text showing through), making it unreadable as forward-facing text. + +The only clearly legible content is a handwritten signature/notation in purple ink on the left side of the page, which appears to read: + +Col +D. Sykes + +## Page 112 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 161030B + +TO: R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT A COY TOR SCOT + +GO 1 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 152400B(.) enemy (.) occasional shelling and mortaring on whole front and in particular by 20mm AA guns on EASTERN perimeter(.) BERGUES and area to NE quiet except for occasional shelling(.) PW taken in BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488 - GHYVELDE 3585 posn today total 113 identified 149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 INF DIV(.)approx 35 PW taken from area 3177 during day formerly reported as being from 96 and 53 GRN ERSATZ REGTS now identified as being from 226 FUS BN 226 INF DIV(.) own tps (.) 4 CDN inf bde withdrawn SOUTH OF BERGUES - FURNES CANAL(.) ESSEX SCOT 337729 R REGT C WARHEM 3277 RHLI 293735(.) 5 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) 6 CDN inf bde captured and now occupy BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE - GHYVELDE def lines(.) 3 SASK R 340880 - 345879 - 344876(.) CAMERONS OF C astride rd junc 345873 FUS MR rd junc 349864 to incl GHYVELDE 352851(.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) sqn relieved 4 CDN inf bde area BERGUES - FURNES CANAL and now hold outpost line with posns 372775 305778 303769 293748(.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change(.) all infm + +SITREP based on infm received up to 160500B(.) US ARMY (.) breached the SEIGFRIED LINE in six places(.) fwd tps of 5 US armd div P9752 and LO282(.) 7 US corps(.) reached K9818 - K9639 - K9638 - K9045(.) 4 US armd div F0085 - F0389(.) + +1 POL armd div patrols probed NORTH and crossed the DUTCH border area D4401 - 4501(.) 4 CDN armd div est brhead over CANAL DE DERIVATION DE LYS J0793 - 0995 - 0998 and br completed 054929(.) LINC & WELLD R hold EEELOO 0895(.) 4 CDN armd bde area 0198 - 0588 - 0693(.) 3 CDN inf div completing preparations for aslt on BOULOGNE(.) 18 CDN ARMD C REGT continues patrolling area NORTH of BRUGES C80 against posns believed strongly held by enemy on EAST side of BRUGES - ZEEBRUGGE CANAL(.) 2 CDN inf div(.) 4 CDN inf bde conc area OOST-CAPPEL 3871(.) 5 CDN inf bde 6 CDN inf bde 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) and TOR SCOT (MG) report very little enemy activity except for lt mortaring and shelling during night and no change(.) all infm + +RoPotin Capt. + +If liable ----- +------IN CIPHER + +## Page 113 + +11 +CALG HIGHRS. + +## Page 114 + +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 | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP + +5 CDN INF BDE | 162135B + +For Action + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions —— GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2100 hrs wind WESTERLY 4 - 7 mph at first 1 - 3 mph at night W N W 4 - 7 mph in morning becoming nw later cloud 0 - 3/10 at 2500 - 3000 ft at night and morning becoming 2 - 6/10 later increasing high and medium cloud visibility 2 - 6 miles at night locally 2000 - 4000 yds improving to 6 - 12 miles in morning no pptn expected(.) 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 115 + +(9) 28 +Coby Hughes + +## Page 116 + +MESSAGE FORM + +161300B + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN INF FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY +"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 161200B (.) Enemy (.) Gen signs of en- +emy withdrawal from outpost posns on Div front into the FORTRESS +of DUNKERQUE (.) Further 119 PW surrendered to F M R this morning +bringing total 239 on their front since yesterday (.) Enemy withdraw +from BERQUES 2776 and town entered by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) approx +1100 hrs (.) Own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde commenced move 0730 hrs to +area ANTWERP relieved by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde +(.) Calg Highrs occupied MARDICK 1583 enemy had withdrawn otherwise +NTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FMR completed cleaning up of GHYVELDE +3585 and area NORTH to the main rd - are now patrolling WEST to re- +gain contact with the enemy (.) Camerons of C withdrawn to area +Le COIN DE LEEEAT 3787 (.) 33R patrols during night adv to area +327876 and 328873 without contacting enemy - still drawing fire from +SANATORIUM 320873 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) entered BERGUES this +morning otherwise NTR (.) all infm + +66 + +If liable - - - M. Fontaine Lt. +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 117 + ++8 +Calg Hughes + +## Page 118 + +MESSAGE FORM + +28 + +172230A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 A/TK BTY +7 CDN FD COY "A" COY TOR SCOT 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 5 SECRET (.) Sitrep based on infm received up to 171700A(.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) Reported making good progress in attack on BOULOGNE (.) NSR occupy area 305590 and is advancing SW on WIMEREUX 6858 (.) R de Chaud captured RADAR sta 720558 and is advancing on fortified posn 6855 (.) QOR moving on fortified area 6954 (.) 3DG captured area 7053 - 7153 and is advancing on town in area 6853 (.) NN3H captured defs area 7152 and are advancing SOUTH to high ground 7049 (.) 1 POL Armd Div (.) Continued clearing enemy area ST NICHOLAS 4891 HUSLT 4304 AXEL 3303 (.) 4 Cdn Armd div (.) Completing move across canal DE DERIVATION LA LYS and is clearing area to line from KERISLEER 1202 to LAMBEKE 1396 to OOSTESCLOO 1795 (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) No confirmation of report early today that enemy may be evacuating DUNKERQUE by sea (.) Patrols met strong resistance at attempt to penetrate defs to obtain further infm (.) Air targets within HH DUNKERQUE fortress attacked by fighter bombers during day (.) Re- grouping (.) 107 AA bde under comd from 171400A (.) All infm + +If liable - - - +- - G INSIPHER + +[signature] + +## Page 119 + +28 + +Calg Heights + +(6.05) + +## Page 120 + +MESSAGE FORM + +172130A 29 + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +GO 4 (.) CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs wind NNE 1-3 mph at night light variable later with NW 4-7 mph in the afternoon (.) Cloud variable amounts high and medium cloud 1-6/10 low cloud at 2500 - 3000 ftt in afternoon (.) Visibility 2-6 miles in most places at first deteriorating to 2000 - 4000 yds on the coast and 1000 - 2000 yds inland locally 200 - 550 yds in morning improving to 2-6 miles in most places in afternoon (.) No pptn expected (.) . +All infm + +If liable - - - +IN CIPHER +KG Plata may + +## Page 121 + +29 +Calg Hughes +604 + +## Page 122 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 171640A + +TO R H C R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT + "A" COY TOR SCOT + +--- + +GO 3 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 171200A (.) enemy (.) unconfirmed +report that DUNKERQUE and/or CALAIS have been partially +evacuated based on tac report of 170700A that two convoys +one of 16 and the other of 17 ships steaming east approx +6 miles off OSTENDE (.) strong enemy MG and inf posns identified +at 331862 (.) hy enemy fire from FORT VAILIERES 259792 and +surrounding area (.) rd to NW blocked with trees which are mined +and booby trapped (.) rd NORTH village 254774 mined with teller +and 3 mines (.) enemy posns area FORT MARDICK confirmed as +follows (.) from FM CHARLEMAGNE 183833 - rd junc to NORTH +- 184838 - 183835 - 184836 (.) patrols report enemy strengthening +his posns (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) completing occupation +of posns area ANTWERP (.) RHLI 680977 with one coy that area +one pl 665009 and two coys 626028 (.) ESSEX SCOT 698997 (.) +R REGT C 687973 (.) Bde H.q 671941 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) active +patrolling into enemy posns area FORT MARDICK 2883 otherwise no +change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) S SASK R no change (.) FUS MR +patrols contacted enemy line of rd from 342863 - 346848 (.) +8 cdn recce regt (14CH) continue active patrolling area NORTH +of BERGUES 2776 (.) all infm + +--- + +if liable - - - - + +- - - - IN CIPHER + +[signature] + +## Page 123 + +This appears to be the reverse side of a carbon copy or thin paper document, showing mirror-image bleed-through text that is not directly legible as written content on this side of the page. The only clearly legible handwriting on this side is: + +C dy Hughes + +18 + +## Page 124 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F: 5 CDN INF BDE 170900A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT "A" COY TOR SCOT + +GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 161630B(.) 9th US army (.) street fighting BRE3T continues(.) 7th US army(.) infm P1491 at HE3ANS P19 AILLEVANS P09 LIEVANS K00 BITHAINS K00 BAUDANCOURT K01 MERCOURT J91 MERSUAY J81(.) 3rd US army (.) 12 US corps(.) captured NANCY JUNEVILLE(.) fwd elts 01420 0330 (.) 20 US corps(.) enemy counter attack brhead U73 with 30 tanks caused slight withdrawal not serious(.) first US army (.) 5 US corps (.) armour GREVENMACHER L0720 DICHWISLER L0932 CONSDORF P9932 DEFORT 9638 with recce across RIVER NORTH VIANDEN and area W9643 INF SELLERICH L0281 AUW 0090(.) 7 US morps (.) cav F0100 K9807 9835 3NF HOFEN K9516 KOTGEN K9522 LAMMERSDORF K 9626 EA3T ROTGEN (.) armour K9932 9540 BRAND 8939 8943(.) inf attacking AACHEN (.) 19 US corps(.) inf captured MARSTRICHT reached line K7646 GULPEN 7048 TRG K 85 WIJK K55(.) 1st cdn army 2 cdn corps(.) 1 POL armd div(.) inf reached 3400 and occupied STEKENE 4296 and in contact with the enemy at 3802(.) 4 cdn armd div(.) armour across can al DE DERIVATION DE LALYS adv EAST leading tps gen line 0901 LINDE 1202 1399 inf area 9203 9502 with one armd regt 9997 (.) 3 cdn inf div still containing BOULOGNE (.) 2 cdn inf div(.) 4 cdn inf bde conc area ANTWERP by 162400 hrs 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes and 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) continue active patrolling to maintain contact with the enemy (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) NTR(.) all infm + +SECRET (.) SITREP as of 162400B (.) enemy (.) MG posns at 338880 - 337877 - 341867 - 344853 still active(.) enemy FDL3 to WEST of DUNKERQUE appear to be roughly along the 18 grid line(.) enemy reported to have blown and burnt bldgs to the WEST and SOUTH of FORT MARDICK to clear fds of fire(.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde moved to area ANTWERP consolidation practically completed 2400 hrs (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS patrolled EAST from MARDICK 1583 to 17 grid line and NORTH to the beaches area clear will continue patrolling to EAST to-night other wise NTR(.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) patrol from 3SR attacked enemy pocket 344867 killing some enemy and taking 30 PW (.) 3SR and FU3 MR continue patrolling to WE3T to-night to take out MG posts mentioned in line 1 and maintain contact with the enemy(.) locations (.) 4 cdn inf bde 671941 RHLI 680977 (.) all infm + +SECRET (.) ISUM number 54 infm to 162030B(.) identifications 2 bn 83 RES GR 49 inf div GHYVELDE 3584 160800B offr PW (.) states bn str 210 reinf with arty personnel and four 10 point 5 guns and 1 tp 2 cm flak VIERLING and 1 tp 8 point 8 cm guns (.) 9 coy 36 JAG REGT 18 GAF EA3T of BERGUES approx 3078(.) 5 coy 226 fd ERSATZ bn 226 inf div MARDICK 155833 deserter PW (.) PW states 1040 GR 1042 GR and 226 fd ERSATZ bn entrusted with WESTERN perimeter def DUNKERQUE area ST POL 2183 (.) says 1041 GR remained in LE HAVRE (.) regts up to str 3 coy 26 fortress MG bn MARDICK PW deserter (.) says bn arrived DUNKERQUE 28 aug evac of BERGUES confirms civ reports of gen withdrawal into inner fortress(.) BERGUES hy mined and booby trapped (.) enemy very sensitive to our adv (.) outposts MARDICK area reported covering mine laying parties (.) all infm + +if liable ------- +IN CIPHER ------- + +Rolbils Caff + +/8 + +## Page 125 + +1 2 + +Calg Highs +G 01 + +## Page 126 + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE 171245A + +TO COMD 5 CDN INF BDE + +FOR INFM COMD3 R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +SECRET (.) SITREP as of 171200A (.) enemy has withdrawn to a smaller perimeter or his main def (.) still little or NO shelling or mortaring(.) BERGUES was evacuated 161000B and considerable booby traps and mining was found by 8 RECCE who entered at 1145 (.) On the EAST of DUNKIRK all enemy opposition has been cleared except MG posns at 338880 - 337877 341867 - 344853 (.) WEST of DUNKIRK enemy burned or demolished all bldg before withdrawal (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) R H C conc at 171700A area 2167 on orders 2 cdn div NTR (.) R DE MAIS conc area DRINKHAM NTR(.) CALG HIGHRS during the night 16/17 sep the enemy withdrew from area NORTH of rd LOON PLAGE - DUNKIRK to the EAST (.) active patrolling to contact est the fact that the enemy has a new FDL along grid line 18 (.) contact was maintained during the night and NO penetration by the enemy was affected (.) comd 433 bde BRIG LESTER has est personal liason with 2 cdn inf div and visited HQ 5 C I B 171030A (.) his comd consists of 4 commando gps normally NO sp arms (.) for present OPS they have 2 regts hvy AA (.) +NOTE GII 2 Cdn Inf Div phoned at 1255 hrs and informed us that the enemy showed signs of evac DUNKIRK by sea (.) GOC wished strong fighting patrols to try to get into DUNKIRK (.) + +## Page 127 + +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 | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP + +5 CDN INF BBE + +161915A + +For Action + +TO RHC R DE MAIS C-LC HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +— Message Instructions — GR — + +Originator's No. +GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL Forecast for 24 hrs from 0300 hrs. Wind N-EASTERLY 2 mph at first 5 mph later. Low cloud 5-6/10 at 2300 ft generally 7-10/10 occasionally. Visibility poor at first 5-1000 yards generally 500-1000 yards in local fog improving to 2-3 miles in morning 5-12 miles in afternoon then 2-3 miles at night. Slight intermittent drizzle at first no precipitation later. All Informed + +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 128 + +② + +to +Colg Hughes + +## Page 129 + +MESSAGE FORM + +182035A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDS + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHER 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BT 17 CDN LA BTY One PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO S SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 171800A (.) NINTH US ARMY (.) 8 corps (.) fighting in BREST continues (.) THIRD ARMY (.) 15 corps (.) 2 FRENCH armd div reached Z6435 - Z8809 - V1161 (.) elements 79 div at Z8972 - Z9476 - Z8806(.) reece elements V0478 (.) 12 corps (.) 35 div captured LUNEVILLE 40800 other fwd elements on line V9909 - V9405 (.) 80 div on line V8435 - V8430 - V8058 (.) 20 corps (.) 7 armd div reached V8444 (.) 5 corps (.) enemy opposition increasing (.) 26 div elements P9825 - L0145 - P8171 and P9474 (.) 4 div fwd tps on line P9981 - L0486 (.) 7 corps (.) 9 div elements in K9418 - K9657 (.) 1 div closing in on AACHEN A8444 (.) 19 corps (.) 30 div adv elements on gen line K7749 - 8854 (.) 7 armd div reece at K7355 (.) + +FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 1 POL armd div (.) continued clearing ops in area between GHENT J18 - TERNUZEN canaland R SCHELDT (.) 2 cdn POL armd regt area A296 patrolling EAST (.) 1 POL inf bn holding small brhead across canal area 3803 (.) AMEL 3303 and HUL ST 4304 occupied by enemy in some str (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) patrolling activity pushing NORTH from HOOGEVONST DID (.) area NORTH OF LEOPOLD canal reported flooded (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) 7 cdn inf bde continuing ops in area JAP GRID MRL C77 (.) strong enemy posns along ridge 6869 - 6769 and 8965 (.) continue fighting in BOULOGNE area with defs heavily mined and body trapped (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) N RNHEN R RHONE R attacking WIMILLE 8937 (.) R de BAUD mopping up in 6835 (.) ROR clearing 6934 (.) 9 cdn inf bde (.) armd assault coln with one coy JAGO HIGHRS reached citadel at 860040 (.) SECOND assault coln reached blown br 680339 (.) HNS continues to mops up MOUNT LAMBERT 7152 (.) HLI of C preparing to move into 7049 when MOUNT LAMBERT is cleared (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) ultimatum calling for surrender by 181100A sent to DUNKERQUE garrison comd (.) 5 cdn inf bde GP - HQ 2 cdn inf div and 8 cdn recce regt (14GH) moving to area ANTWERP this morning (.) ANTWERP area (.) area 6999 flooded during night 16/17 sep (.) enemy have blown one lock area 618050 causing water rise in some places at rate of one metre per hr (.) own tps (.) relief of area by 4 IN bde commences evening 17 sep (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14 GH) (.) being relieved night 17/18 sep by 48 commando (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) occupation of posns ANTWERP area completed (.) 8 REGT C sending out det to prevent blowing of second lock area 618050 (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 130 + +8 Coy 1/kgs + +(3) + +## Page 131 + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. 1 + +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 | 192015A + +For Action + +TO R H C R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions —— GR — + +Originator's No. + +OO 5-ADRNCT(.) one(.) intercorns by 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective 201000a(.) rd from rd junc 884283 - RL HGOT 8684 thence line of wood to canal junc 837334 thence line of intermination and canal to pt 792377 all incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 769868 thence river to br 761861 thence rd to DUR AT 7382 all excls CDN CORPS(.) two(.) 2 CDN CORPS to have running rights on rd 792807 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly arc using 760870(.) three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above by it 201000a(.) + +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 *[illegible signature]* Capt + +02 19 XI 44 + +## Page 132 + +41 ② + +Calg Hughes +G 05 + +## Page 133 + +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 | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP + +5 CDN INF BDE | 191820A | C2 19.XI.44 E- + +For Action + +TO R H C R de Mais G.1G HICRI + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather for tonight from 1900 hrs wind calm but occassionally EASTERLY 1 - 3 mph (.) weather fo...ith no low cloud visibility 300 - 500 yds tomorrow for 10 sorties fair 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 [signature] | SIGNED [signature] + +## Page 134 + +32 + +Calg Highrs +G04 + +## Page 135 + +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 | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP + +5 Cdn Inf Bde | 191400 A + +For Action +TO RHC/ Rde Mais/ Calg Highrs /18 Cdn 7d amk/ +5 7d Regt /17 LAA Bty /20 A TK Bty /A Coy Tor Scots/ +7 Cdn 7d (W) For Information (INFO) Coy + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. + +AG 10 SECRET 0 PW Cage 742901 + +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 136 + +20 +Calg Hughes + +## Page 137 + +MESSAGE FORM +191615A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 3 SECRET (.) sitrep to 191200A (.) enemy (.) enemy very sensitive to our patrols on NORTH bank of ALBERT canal (.) strong pockets of enemy MERXEM 7098 and EECHEREN 6803 (.) 100 enemy reported dig-ging in area 6602 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) OP est by RHLI at church (.) OORDEREN 6403 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) one coy R DE MAIS relieved 2 cdn fd coy at ME factory 72960 (.) 6 cdn inf bde gp on move to new area (.) TOR SCOT (MG) less A coy under comd 3 cdn inf div area EAST of CALAIS (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +[signature] Capt + +Sec +191830A +C. + +## Page 138 + +24 +Calg Heights + +## Page 139 + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE T I M E 192225A + +T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY 1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS +18 CDN FD REGT + +GO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 190900A (.) enemy hold +ARNHEM and br E 7577 which is intact (.) rly br blown 7076 (.) +1 AIR LANDING BDE WEST of town (.) GDS ARMD DIV have joined 101 US +airborne div area E 4425 and leading tps contacted 82 AIRBORNE div +area E 6254 at 0900 (.) 12 BRIT CORPS on canal with brhead K0793 (.) +BREST CAPTURED 181500A (.) 7 US ARMY 12 miles WEST and SW of BELFORT +A 39 (.) 3 US ARMY little change (.) 1 US ARMY penetrating SIEGFRIED +LINE from excl AACHEN to excl TRIER 122 (.) 3 CDN INF DIV on infm up +to 181200A (.) garrison MT LAMBERT surrendered 181130A (.) enemy still +active SOUTH of BOULOGNE with hy mortars and SA fire (.) 7 CDN INF +BDE regrouping SOUTH of CAP GRIS NES (.) 8 CDN INF BDE working into +BOULOGNE in NORTHERN sector (.) 9 CDN INF BDE working into BOULOGNE +in central and SOUTHERN sectors (.) one unit has occupied CITADEL (.) +1 POL ARMD DIV on infm up to 191100A (.) fwd tps 343071 (.) class 40 br +at 380035 also building br at 365034 (.) 2 CDN INF DIV up to 191700A(.) +enemy (.) digging in 664033 estimated str 60 otherwise NTR (.) own +tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT have relieved one coy RHLI at +690992 (.) two coys R REGT C being relieved by two coys R DE MAIS (.) +5 CDN INF BDE NTR (.) 6 CDN INF BDE complete in area (.) 8 CDN RECCE +REGT taking over area br 794958 to stream 778963 SOUTH of canal and +are relieving tps of 7 ARMD DIV to corps bdy 857923 by first light +20 sep (.) TOR SCOT (MG) (.) less one coy under comd 3 CDN INF DIV (.) +all fd regts reverted comd CRA wef 191500A (.) locations (.) 6 CDN +INF BDE 720864 (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN DIPHER + +[signature] Capt + +[circular stamp: ARMD 45 CZIMME-] + +## Page 140 + +45 +④ +Calg Highrs +G07 + +## Page 141 + +MESSAGE FORM + +191315A + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT + 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL A COY TOR SCOTS + 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 190200A (.) +3 Cdn inf div (.) have cleared all of BOULOGNE EAST of and up to +LIANE river (.) approx 2000 possibly more PW taken to date (.) gds +armd div broke through and contacted 101 US airborne div area ZEELST +E3717 (.) 101 US airborne div hold brs E4737 and E4342 (.) ahead +of them 82 US airborne div hold hrs E6256 - E6569 - E7054 intact +and are attacking brs E6760 and E7263 wich are intact but held by +the enemy (.) ahead of these tps again I BRIT airborne div believed +to hold br at E7577 but enemy tps occupy town of ARNHEM across the +river NEDER RUN (.) the crossing secured by I BRIT airborne div +and the ones being attacked by 82 US airborne div on the river WAAL +are of special significance as these rivers become the river RHEIN +on crossing the GERMAN frontier approx 7 miles to the EAST (.) recent + infm on the sit of SOUTHERN US forces not available although the +BBC reports the SEIGRIED line penetrated in yet another sector (.) +2 Cdn Inf Div (.) single EAC dropped bombs and strafed 5 cdn inf +bde area and R REGT C area during night (.) no cas (.) fighting +and recce patrols carried out by 4 cdn inf bde and contact patrols +by 5 cdn inf bde give evidence the enemy still active across the +canal (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER [signature] Capt + +## Page 142 + +14 18 +Colg + +## Page 143 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM     ·5 CDN INF BDE                         TIME    190815A + +TO        R H C   R DE MAI3   CALG HIGHRS   5 CDN FD REGT +             20 CDN ATK BTY   17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS +             18 FD AMB CDN + +GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 182400A (.) enemy (.) shelling area STADIUM 722977 1915 to 1925 hrs (.) enemy aircraft dropped bombs 5 cdn inf bde areabetween 2030 and 2100 hrs (.) Y rd 723979 shelled by hy guns regularly during night (.) 20 mm firing into 7957 (.) MAQUIS report tps across canal as ADOLF HITLER GS tps unconfirmed (.) enemy still sniping from NORTH OF CANAL and located in area 7098 7101 0803 6206 (.) own tps (.) 5 cdn inf bde moved to area EAST of ANTWERP (.) contact kmd ind fighting patrols being carried out area 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes tonight (.) regrouping (.) 4 cdn inf bde reverts to comd 2 cdn inf div 182100 (.) 6 cdn inf bde under comd 4 SS bde from 181105A (.) TOR SCOT (MG) under comd 2 cdn corps from 182105A (.) locations (.) main HQ 2 cdn inf div 724905 (.) rear HQ 2 cdn inf div 715898 (.) 8 cdn recce regt 771874 (.) 4 cdn fd regt 871988 (.) 5 cdn fd regt 762933 (.) HQ 5 cdn inf bde 742935 RHC 765948 R DE MAIS 741964 CALG HIGHRS 757944 (.) Hq 4 cdn inf bde 671941 R REGT C 690940 RHLI 683973 ESSEX SCOT 690994 (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - -     RoLoster Capt +- - - - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 144 + +5 +Calg Highrs +G 01 + +(5) + +## Page 145 + +MESSAGE FORM + +202030A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY 1 PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 9 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 191630A (.) NINTH US Army (.) all org resistance BREST ceased 181500A (.) 7200 PW taken (.) ops against CROZON continue (.) 6 US corps as of 181400A (.) 45 US inf div B1685 - 1691 - 1395 (.) 4 US inf div K1103 - 1207 - 1218 (.) 36 US inf div K0423 - 0127 - 0129 (.) 12 US corps 4 US armd div and 35 US armd div conc EAST and SOUTH-EAST NANCY U 91 (.) 80 US inf div extended brhead to U8457 - 8626 (.) 7 US corps (.) elts K965428 - 956426 - 962422 - K89429 (.) adv elts 2 US armd div reached K7457 - 7561 - 7261 - 6961 - 6964 - 6868 (.) SECOND BRIT ardy (.) EINDHOVEN captured and leading tps reached canal 3 miles NORTH of town (.) brs ARNHEM and NIJMEGEN still in hands of enemy (.) 8 corps (.) 11 armd div elts area GERDINGEN K4985 - BOCHOLT K4294 (.) 50 inf div area VALKENSWAARD K3596 WEST of OVERPEL K3892 with armour area K5070 (.) 30 corps (.) 43 inf div conc area K3778 3381 (.) GDS armd div elts SOUTH of GELDROP E4816 to area VALKENS-WAARD - areaNORTH of EINDROVEN (.) 12 M corps (.) elts 53 inf div reached E2704 (.) 82 US airborne div elts within 300 yds BR E7173 at NIJNEGEM (.) 101 US airborne div elts VEGHEL E4736 - at OEDEN-RODE E4332 - BR site at canal E4425 (.) first cdn army (.) 3 cdn inf div cleaning last remaining pockets of enemy resistance in BOULOGNE with tps right through to the sea (.) 1 POL armd div secured line of the rd from ZAAMSLAG 3008 to rd junc 4208 (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) OORDEREN 6404 cleared of enemy (.) RHLI patrols contacted enemy at 653047 (.) pockets of enemy 650033 - 665032 and along the NORTH bank of canal (.) WILMARSDONCH occupied by the WHITE BDE now under shell and mortar fire (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) have patrols along the SOUTH bank of canal from the RHC to the canal junc 857923 (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER Pur de Salahemy + +## Page 146 + +36 Calg Highrs + +## Page 147 + +B440730/1444 350M 11/43 M. Ltd. 51-7 + +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 202000A + +For Action. + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 8 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 20 Sep 44, from 2000 hrs for 24 hrs (.) Battle area (.) Wind WBW 1-3 mph at night 8-12 mph later (.) No rain expected (.) 2-6/10 low cloud at 2000/ 2500 feet occasionally 4-8/10 (.) Visibility 2-6 miles deteriorating to 2000 - 4000 yards and locally 1000 - 2000 yards + +(.) Improving to 2-6 miles in morning and 6-12 miles locally later (.) 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. + +IMMEDIATE + +Time System Op. +THI or TOR . + +Time Cleared + +## Page 148 + +35 Colg Highs + +## Page 149 + +MESSAGE FORM + +201830A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOT 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 6 SECRET (.) ISUM number 55 (.) Infm to 192325A (.) Infm from BDE BLANCHES which is well org in this area and very active (.) ACCURACY fairly high grade (.) Own units sent out patrols night 18/19 and day 19 found enemy quiet non-aggressive but very sensitive to our infiltration (.) Reacted with mg and mortar fire (.) Enemy arty mov guns frequently using small number 10.5 cm and smaller number 15 cm (.) Shelled airfd 7192 night 18/19 (.) Shelled ANTWERP area 6897 day 19 (.) Night 18/19 enemy fighter-bomber dropped AP bombs and strafed tps area 6699 (.) Following not confirmed (.) This sector believed held lightly by 719 Inf Div ANTWERP to HASSELDT 3282 with 743 GR Responsible ANTWERP to HERRENTHAL3 9792 (.) 723 GR less 1 bn remainder (.) 11723 plus a coy 600 (.) 3T bn and possibly elts 88 NEDERLAND PG DIV formKGP area NORTH of ANTWERP docks (.) DUTCH SS tps reported in HORST 732005 Santhoven 8595 and EAST of MERENHOVEN 8394 now reported withdrawing NORTHWARD (.) Area GROBBEN DONCKE 8992 KGP GAHN believed one bn marine arty (.) Area POEDERLE 9896 K GP BEIDEL believed four bns 51 flieger trg unit not good tps (.) Area X Rds and woods 7905 K GP TOHL composition unknown considerable new digging and fd wks (.) Woods 7402 amn and food dumps surrounded by fd defs (.) Enemy in str vic POWERHO 710985 fortified with system comn trenches (.) ALBERT CANAL held by pickets and patrols thin except OELEGHEM 8195 SCHOOTEN 7499 HORST 7300 MERKEM 7099 which have average conc 500 men (.) Some indications enemy making gradual gen withdrawal to NORTH (.) MQs reportedat 742038 and chateau 792163 (.) Gen and staff at ACHTERBROEK 751159 (.) Enemy using ferries at DOEL 5808 making 12 Kings every 24 hrs to FREDERICK and more frequent Kings to LILLO 6006 (.) Enemy completing preparations to demolish dyke area FREDRICK (.) Enemy digging in today area BERGHOEF 633042 and 656022 (.) Tps withdrawing said to be directed to BERGEN-OP-ZOOM (.) 981 P GR identified today area CAPPELLEN (.) Reported str 400 using code name LAIS (.) MERKEM held by 300 men relieved frequently (.) Have up to 6tps A/TK and 3 AA guns (.) Small number tks obs mov NORTH 703997 at 191930A hrs (.) DOEL eleven 22 MM AA LILLO seven 20 MM AA (.) FREDERICK eight 20 MM AA (.) other AA guns at 635082 626078 643082 643097 797083 806094 846080 (.) 105 MM guns at 742990 733001 722008 (.) 2 hy guns 720019 (.) ATK guns 703136 702050 (.) At least seven guns added to-day to these in area DONCK 7103 MARIABURG 7004 RUSTOORD 7205 BRASSCHAAT 7404 (.) Same area 16 tks aobserved today in packets of 4 on rds (.) 3 guns firing on DEURNE located at 809968 (.) 2 guns firing on NORTH ANTWERP from rd 731032 during morning (.) rd blocks of trees and minefds at 723997 716014 (.) 739005 reported sup pt for large number tps (.) 3 cdn inf div total PW current op to 182200A 61 offrs 2437 ors (.) NO change in areas DUNKERQUE and CALAIS (.) Enemy resisting strongly adv on our LEFT TO SOUTH bank WEST SCHELDE (.) No flooding reliably reported yet on WALCHEREN and SOUTH BEVELAND (.) All infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +[signature] Capt + +## Page 150 + +3✓ caly Hyhs + +## Page 151 + +MESS[AGE F]ORM + +FROM : 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 201445A + +T[O] .R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN A tk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) SITREP to 201200A (.) enemy (.) patrols report no +change in enemy posns (.) own tps (.) 4 - 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes NTR(.) +8 cdn recce regt completed take over from 11 hussars 7 armd div of +area div right bdy to stream 778963 SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL by +200800A (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - +- - - - - - IN CIPHER [signature] Capt. + +23 + +[circular stamp] + +## Page 152 + +23 + +Calg Hughes + +G04 + +## Page 153 + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. 17 + +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 | -301315A + +For Action + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 1100 - 1700 hrs wind light variable 4 - 7 mph cloud 0 -3/10 at 2500 - 3000 ft at first 4 - 8/10 later occasionally 7 - 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft vis 2 - 6 miles at first but 6 - 12 miles locally improving to 6 - 12 miles no opts in morning light showers locally 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 Ou de Salaguy +Capt + +## Page 154 + +17 + +Calg Highs + +G O 2 + +## Page 155 + +MESSAGE FORM + +201045A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 200500A (.) gds armd div with 82 US AIRBORNE div attacked br at NIJMEGEN 7263 at 191845a (.) I BRIT AIRBORNE div attacked ARNHEM 7597 from the NORTH (.) results of these attacks are not yet known (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) A&SH of C cleared along line of canal to 2598 (.) ALG A mopping up area ASSENEDE 2199 (.) 22 cdn armd regt area 2194 (.) 28 cdn armd regt area 1698 withpatrols at 1802 and 1499 (.) 29 cdn armd recce regt occupying DEKATTE 2297 (.) 21 cdn armd regt area 1000 with patrols WEST along canal to 0208 (.) L BUR R (M) at 1202 (.) LINC & WELD R firm in 1299 (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) at 190500A HLI of C on move to cross R LAINE at 6753 and est brhead (.) SD &G highrs area 6855 (.) N SHORE R area 6858 (.) one coy CAMERONS HIGHRS of OTTAWA (MG) on high ground 7049 (.) 9 cdn inf bde to exploit brhead made by HLI of C (.) POL armd div (.) at 191300A an attack was launched against HULST 4304 and AXEL 3303 with one inf bde sp by one armd regt and one armd recce regt (.) this op is preliminary to an attack on TERNEUZEN 2712 which is believed to be strongly held (.) active patrolling is also being carried out WESTWARD as far as the SCAULT or SCHELDE (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) patrols of 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes report no change in enemy dispositions (.) enemy still sensitive to mov in area of canal (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) taking over line of canal from 778962 to 856924 replacing 11 HUSSARS of 7 armd div (.) handover to be complete by 2008003 (.) all infm + +[signature] Capt + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 156 + +8 +Calg Hughes + +## Page 157 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 200845A + +TO: RHC R DE MAI4 GREG HICHNS B CDN FD REGT 30 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY one pl "A" COY THE SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 1 SECRET (.) sitrep as of 192400A (.) enemy (.) shelling area 689005 by 88 mm from 1730 hrs to 1930 hrs (.) one tk 698032 1830 hrs (.) two tks moving NORTH 703997 1900 hrs (.) small parties inf moving in area 772996 1600 hrs (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C two coys moved EAST of canal to area 6997 being replaced by two coys R DE MAIS (.) RHI H2 moved to 637005 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC one coy replaced one coy R DE MAIS area 756971 (.) R DE MAIS two coys replaced two coys R REGT C EAST of canal area 7097 (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) move to area SOUTH of ANTWERP completed by 1730 hrs (.) contact and fighting patrols being car ied outarea 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes tonight (.) locations (.) 6 cdn inf bde 7204864 (.) FUS MR 730839 CAMERON OF C 737888 S SASK R 699869 (.) regrouping (.) 6 cdn inf bde reverted to comd 2 cdn inf div 190830A (.) FOR HGR (MB) laus "A" coy remains under comd 3 cdn inf div (.) change in inter bde bdy effective 192330A (.) inol to 4 cdn inf bde rd from 693200 to rd june 718097 (.) all infs + +If liable - - - +- - - IN SIGHT + +[handwritten signature] +20 1030 + +## Page 158 + +[BLANK] + +## Page 159 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212025A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +26 + +CO +6 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 211700A (.) first US army(.) +5 US corps (.) armour counter attacked from P993605 (.) 50 enemy tks +destroyed (.) situation in hand (.) inf sustained local counter attacks +(.) 7 US corps (.) armour reached K961450 inf K9835 9242 8542 (.) hy +opposition (.) 19 US corps (.) armd combat comds at K8261 and K7366 +7368 6971 (.) inf reached K8152 8054 8260 (.) second BRIT army (.) +8 corps (.) 11 armd div crossing L'ESCAUT CANAL at K4394 K3596 (.) +30 corps (.) gds armd div have crossed the R RHINE at NIJMEGEN (.) 53(W) +inf div area E3804 3310 meeting opposition (.) + +first CDN army (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) slight shelling in +area RHLI (.) RHLI now occupy CORDEREN 645039 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) +NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) (.) active +patrolling along ALBERT canal throughout the day and several contacts with t +the enemy were made (.) 3 cdn div (.) hy fighting continues in BOULOGNE +(.) 8 cdn bde captured WIMILLE G6958 and elements now fighting NORTH of +WIMEREUX 688590 (.) 9 cdn bde (.) one bn moving SOUTH on ST ETIANNE +6348 (.) one bn area 667526 (.) remaining bn area 660515 (.) 4 cdn armd +div (.) LINC AND WELLD R report town in 1906 clear (.) one coy at 2102 (.) +Alg R have reached 2404 (.) A and SH of C and 29 armd regt have reached +2203 (.) 1 POL armd div (.) all enemy resistance has ceased on this front +and div now conc NE of GHENT (.) 2 cdn armd bde now moving to area +6985 SOUTH of ANTWERP (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +IN CIPHER + +## Page 160 + +26 + +1 Pl - A Cop Tor Scots. + +G 06 + +[remainder of page text is too faint/illegible to transcribe accurately] + +## Page 161 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212345A + +TO R H Q R DE MAIN CALC HIQHRE 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTI 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 19 CDN FD AMB + +GO V SECRET (.) ITEM no 57 (.) infa toHI1550A (.) identifications (.) +1 coy 404 BLANDSSICHUSTREN BN 810880A at 827956 PW (.) one pl of Pws +coy in posn 827956 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated +in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in JANTHOVEN 6695 +arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys +each of three plas(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys +at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since +warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel +incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with +battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl +PZ FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 680993 (.) +formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task +was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed +bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 531 inf divand +149 FD ERSATA BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible +sector MERIEM 6998 to SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) +present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in +wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times +(.) LMGs reported at 803948 809947 209946 (.) br 839985 partially +demolished (.) give report H, at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) +for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep +must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infa + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 162 + +3 2 + +1 Pl - A Coy - Tor Scots + +G 07 + +## Page 163 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212245A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD RSGT +20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 7 SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) infm to211530A (.) identifications (.) 1 coy 484 BLANDESSCHUETZEN BN 210830A at 827936 PW (.) one pl of PWs coy in posn 827936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595 arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl P2 FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690992 (.) formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand 149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible sector MERKEM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times (.) LMGs reported at 805948 808947 809946 (.) br 689985 partially demolished (.) civs report H. at CARELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER +Leu de Salaberry Capt + +ARMY +CANME 2 + +## Page 164 + +32 +Calg Highrs +607 + +## Page 165 + +MESSAGE FORM + +211445A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TORSCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +11 GO 3 SECRET (.) sitrep as at 211200A (.) enemy (.) MG posts and guns still active NORTH of ALBERT canal (.) 0700A hrs enemy attacked RHLI posn at WILMARSDONCK estimated str two pls (.) attack beaten off (.) PW taken from NORTH of ALBERT canal by 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) patrol identified 434 B bn (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde contact patrolling with 5 cdn inf bde during the night and have standing patrols out covering all juncs and canal crossings (.) RHLI one coy (consolidating WILMARSDONCK 6502 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) any mov on SOUTH canal draws immediate fire (.) patrolling during the night otherwise nothing to report (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) patrol crossed ALBERT canal to wood 822939 captured one PW from MG post then drew by fire and forced to retire with cas (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +Polaster Capt. + +## Page 166 + +14 +Colg Hughes + +## Page 167 + +MESSAGE FORM + +211330A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 201800A (.) 4 cdn armd div captured SELZAETE J2599 otherwise NTR (.) second army (.) GD3 armd div and 82 airborne div attacking br M7265A (.) 1 brit airborne div fighting hard WEST of ARNHEM sit not clear (.) 12 corps - 53 div 71 bde area E3413 - 160 bde area E2803 (.) US forces (.) 13000 PW at BREST - considerable enemy resistance other fronts but some progress made (.) infm as of 202359A (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) enemy (.) enemy still offering strong opposn from coastal defence posns (.) total PW at 2000 hrs in OP WELLHIT 141 offrs 5096 ORs (.) own tps (.) 7 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) strong fighting patrol into ESCALLES area night 20/21 Sep (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) N SHORE R patrols to WIMER-EAUX (.) R DE CHAUD and QOR of C have strong patrols thrusting WEST and NORTH (.) 9 cdn inf bde (.) HLI of C have cleared 6653 6652 with patrols to 655525 (.) 3D&G HIGHRS occupying 6651 and 6751 (.) NNS HIGHRS have cleared WEST bank of river SOUTH to 6748 and now occupy ST ETIENNE feature (.) 7 cdn recce regt strong patrols probing CALAIS perimeter (.) 2 cdn inf div to 210700A (.) enemy attack on ESSEX SCOT area 6899 - 6999 repulsed (.) enemy attack str two pls on CORDEREN 6403 nowgoing on - well under control (.) enemy sensitive to our mov along ALBERT canal (.) FORT ST PHILLIPPE 6001 reported cleared (.) hy shelling and mortaring in 4 5 cdn inf bde area during evening later easing to intermittent shelling during night (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) ESSEX SCOT repulsed attack on SOUTHERLY coy posn (.) RHLI have one pl CORDEREN 6403 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC patrol unable to cross ALBERT CANAL (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn recce kregt (.) patrol reports incomplete (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 168 + +13 +Calg Hi + +## Page 169 + +MESSAGE FORM + +615A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) isum no 56 (.) infm to 202230A (.) correction isum no 55 line 1 ref bde blanche should read Belgium secret army (.) identification by contact 5 coy 559 GR 331 inf div 693010 201410A 4 PW from patrol ESSEX SCOT (.) 5 coy str approx 80 disposed ECKEREN 686035 2 bn HQ situated 738988 (.) PW unable confirm presence other elts 331 div this area but believe one or two coys of 1bn 559 GR in area SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) comd 2 bn major SCHILLING (.) all PW under 20 yrs of age and claim 5 coy formed just 6 days ago from stragglers same of 558 GR.(.) PW report NO contact other enemy units and saw only one flak unit 14 sep SOUTH of BERGEN OP ZOOM 6127 (.) one wounded nco pw identified by paybook 6 coy 34 JAEGER REGT captured 651045 202000A by RHLI (.) interrogation impossible but believed straggler att other unit (.) ground observation (.) Hy wire screen 50 strands closely spaced EAST and WEST from 693014 (.) patrol br 810944 drew rifle and mortar fire from 200 yds EAST (.) enemy at 850928 (.) mortar 809954 (.) OORDEREN reported clear of enemy (.) approx 50 enemy due in dyke 656032 (.) 2 enemy patrols contacted 651048 (.) enemy hold rly sta and embankment 651049 (.) enemy area WILMARSDONCK 6502 shelled withdrew to ECKEREN 6803 (.) small no inf seen 650042 (.) mov and digging 785960 to 794959 (.) 3P guns 794958 796954 active area 696987 (.) gun firing from church 666053 approx 250 enemy in vic (.) approx 202030A enemy patrols infiltrated through our lines to sta 690992 est MG post adv with hy arty sp to br 686986 (.) Probably demolitions party attempting damage locks 680988 (.) patrol dispersed and retreated (.) requirements (.) fwd tps will attempt obtain and pass back paybooks from enemy killed in action. (.) Paybook remains with enemy wounded (.) refer block page 4 or 17 to identify regt (.) infm from sources BELGSA (.) enemy reported continuing withdrawal to line 5 km NORTH of ALBERT canal between ANTWERP and MASSEN HOVEN 8494 (.) many tps withdrawing NORTH canal DE CAMPINE into HOLLAND night 19-20 NE direction OOSTMAL 905045 WEST-WEZEL 812148 KAAMPTHOUT 792143 (.)area OOSTMAL 1200 enemy blarted observed moving NORTH (.) 33 tps left BRASSCHAET 140040# night 19-20 for ESCHEN 730238 and BREDA 9536 (.) armd coln from GHENT crossed to FLUSHING now scattered WESTWEZEL KAAMPTHOUT GO RS IND 775114 and POLYGOON 762083 (.) following gun posns located (.) bty hy guns 668055 CP 672058 btys 699031 762082 three guns each SCHILDE 8098 WESTMARIE 8603 810968 two guns moving from 731032 to rd 697056 bty 728062 shelled 191900A hrs moved 200 metres EAST A/TK guns Xrds 762026 Xrds 792053 20 mm AAbty 789161 moved to HOLLAND (.) gen infm NORTH bank ALBERT canal held by small nos enemy tps MG nest and some A/tk guns (.) digging observed NORTH of canal DE CAMPINE between grids 80 and 90 (.) rd along SOUTH bank mined at all crossings and lacks 1t AA guns (.) 2 amn trucks rly sta 099160 (.) concs enemy tps 19-20 sep HERENTHALS 973908 and chateau RETHY (.) all brs BELGIAN Atk ditch 679015 to FORT DE MERXEM 713013 to canal 731985 prepared for demolition (.) all infm + +If liable - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 170 + +16 Calg Highrs + +## Page 171 + +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 + +Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP + +FROM +(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | 220815A + +For Action + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions —— GR — + +Originator's No. +GO 1 CONFIDENTIAL 24 hr weather forecast 2 FROM 0700 hrs (.) wind variable 4-7 mph becoming easterly (.) cloud fog at first lifting and decreasing to 7/10 low cloud at 600-1200 ft in morning and 0-3/10 at 1200-2000 ft in afternoon (.) vis 50-550 yds in morning improving to 6 miles in afternoon and deteriorating again later (.) no rain expected (.) 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 [signature] | SIGNED + +## Page 172 + +6 +Ody Major. + +## Page 173 + +MESSAGE FORM + +221030A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +CO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 212400A (.) enemy (.) mortaring and shelling continue also considerable sniping particularly from the built-up area MERXEM which is difficult to locate (.) outer plates of outside lock blown by an explosion 2000 hrs (.) no enemy mov seen or heard - in all probability explosion was caused by some type of floating mine - later investigation showed that the lock gate was still holding water (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE RHLI withdraw from OORDEREN 6404 by night and occupy by day (.) WHITE BDE withdrawn from WILMARSDONCK 6502 into coy posn of RHLI 6601 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE - CALG HIGHRS and RHC exchanged posns taking over from each other in situ (.) 6 CDN INF BDE NTR (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +lin ce Salaberry +Capt + +## Page 174 + +8 +Coly Hgts + +## Page 175 + +MESSAGE FORM + +221145A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) isum number 58 (.) infm to 212300A (.) 7 coy 744 GR 711 inf div near OORDEREN 6403 210800A (.) PW states 5 6 and 8 coy holding line KRUISWEG 614075 to lock at 610053 (.) Bn HQ reported KRUISWEG (.) HQ 744 GR CAPPELLEN 698066 (.) 7 coy approx 50 strong total str 2 bns 350 incl services (.) 7 coy formerly in res moved 20/21 sep to CAPPELLEN and then SOUTHWEST via HOEVENEN 671058 (.) task was to retake OORDEREN and penetrate harbour at 628035 then continue NORTHWEST to locks 618052 (.) PWs say 731 GR in same area and one coy committed to same task (.) locks 618052 prepared for demolition and rd to SOUTH mined for 80 metres (.) Bn has NO Atk weapons and no hy MGs (.) PW statement LT-GEN REICHERT comd 711 inf div responsible our front (.) comd 731 GR COL LIMBURG (.) comd 744 GR MAJ HOFMANN (.) 2 Bn 744 GR relieved only part of unit this area (.) PW report states two coys inf area 830950 (.) coy HQ 830947 (.) BSA reports 2 btys 795978 and 795972 gen area SCHILDE (.) tunnel from chateau SCHILDE 790965 to church 800972 used as shelter (.) hkhkhk Own tps report enemy posns 849928 MASSENHOVEN 8393 and wood 836942 (.) MG at 824938 and OP at 821945 & 821944 (.) MG area 814954 firing on area DEN BASTIAAN 807943 (.) MORTAR posn 808954 and OP church 808948 engaged with NO further shelling reported (.) standing patrols in bldgs 805947 with outpost on canal (.) standing patrols in bldgs 794 946 and 791947 with outpost to canal at night (.) suspected enemy HQ 788965 engaged with arty (.) digging reported along canal 793956 to 782962 (.) outer lock gate 624030 reported blown approx 2000 hrs believed by aluminum naval mine (.) damage apparently NOT serious (.) enemy order of battle (.) by captured document inter-army bdy (.) 15 army WEST FIRST PARA army EAST follows gen line the HAGUE - OOR-DRECHT - BREDA 8710 - ANTWERP (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 176 + +11 +Copy + +[The remainder of the page contains text that is too faint/illegible from bleed-through of the reverse side to transcribe accurately] + +## Page 177 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F O M : 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 221640A + +T O : R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) SITREP to 221200A (.) enemy (.) PW state that two bns estimated str 500 each occupy area NORTH of ALBERT CANAL on 5 cdn inf bde front (.) identification 743 GR of 719 div (.) third bn reported to have withdrawn (.) MERXEM still held (.) hy shelling and mortaring in our brhead area 7696 (.) intermittent shelling in ESSEX SCOT area WEST of MERXEM (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) RHLI reports WILMARSDONCK 6502 clear (.) ESSEX SCOT laid minefields during night (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS established shallow brhead across ALBERT CANAL 7796 - 7696 - 7597 at 0600 hrs with three coys on NORTH side (.) have been subjected to hy mortaring and shelling during morning which is holding up building of br 769967 (.) R DE MAIS now concentrated area 7496 with carrier screen and C sqn 8 cdn reece regt joining up with R REGT C (.) RHC no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn reece regt (.) C sqn relieved R DE MAIS along ALBERT CANAL from 70 to 74 grids (.) have thinned out on right sector prepared to adv NORTH of canal (.) all infm + +if liable [signature] +- - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 178 + +1 6 + +Calg Highes + +G 04 + +## Page 179 + +L.L. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mr /10x20 50 0/50 + +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) 222100A +5 CDN INF BDE For Action. + +RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +TO +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No + +GO 6 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast from 1900 hrs for 24 hrs (.) Wind SW 4 - 7 mph at first WSW 8 - 12 mph later cloud 4 - 8/10 medium cloud at first increasing to 7 - 10/10 and lowering to 1200 - 2000 ft in morning with variable cloud 7 - 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft in afternoon (.) Vis deteriorating to 1000 - 2000 yds at first improving to 2000 - 4000 yds in morning and 2 - 6 miles in afternoon slight intermittent rain or drizzle locally (.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS. + +Stened. + +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. + +Immediate + +Time THI or TOR System Op. + +Time Cleared + +## Page 180 + +B Cady Hughes + +## Page 181 + +MESSAGE FORM + +222230A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE +BTY +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK REGT +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP to 221700A (.) 1 POL armd div infm to 221130A (.) Individual units have patrolled respective areas and found NO enemy pockets of resistance (.) While mopping up in area SCHELDE BAY enemy gps NOT exceeding 10 were foundking hiding in cellars (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV infm to 212400A (.) Area between NEUZEN CANAL and SALONAARDS PLAAT and NORTH to WEST SCHELDE clear of enemy (.) Patrolling active along line of LEOPOLD CANAL (.) 10 CDN INF BDE gp concentrating BOUCHAUTE area 2002 preparatory to clearing area NORTH and EAST of LEOPOLD CANAL (.) 3 CDN INF DIV infm to 221700A (.) Have captured BOULOGNE (.) GENHEIM and BOULOGNE garrison is heldPW (.) 7 CDN INF BDE area SOUTH of CALAIS (.) 4 SS BDE infm to 221700A (.) Continue to invest DUNKERQUE (.) 2 CDN INF DIV up to 221700A (.) 4 CDN INF BDE NO change (.) MINEEDS laid by ESSEX SCOT during night 21/22 Sep (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) CALG HIGHRS est brhead over ALBERT CANAL 7796 - 7696 - 7597 (.) Rds MAIS concentrated area 7496 prepared to cross (.) RHC NO change (.) 6 CDN INF BDE prepared to move to assembly area SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL at first lt (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (.) 1 sqn only on rightsector of div front (.) 1 sqn screening area SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL from 70 to 74 grid lines (.) 1 sqn prepared to adv NORTH of canal with 5 CDN INF BDE sp (.) Arty (.) 5 and 8 CDN FD REGTS supporting 5 CDN INF BDE in present op (.) Engrs completing class 30 br 779967 at 222000A (.) AIR BORNE tps infm to 221600A (.) POL para bde dropped 211730A and armd cars of GD3 armd div contacted them at E675745 at 0900 hrs (.) 1 BRIT AIRBORNE div holding area E6979 - 6975 - 6977 - 6877 (.) Enemy pressure very strong (.) Second BRIT army infm to 221600A (.) 43 div attacking through gds armd div to reach ARNHEM (.) 12 CORPS (.) 53 div on line OIRSCHOT E3125 to 242419 to HAPERT 2711 with objective HILBAREENEEK (.) POSTEL E2201 very strongly held by enemy (.) US ARMIES infm to 211630A (.) 9th US army (.) peninsula SOUTH of BREST clear of enemy (.) 36389 PW BREST campaign (.) 7th US army (.) PW to date 84100 (.) 6 US corps (.) inf reached K1924 and 1546 (.) 3rd US army (.) 15 US corps (.) V1595 to 1199 (.) 12 US corps (.) Armour Q1010 - 1717 - 0925 (.) inf on lines U9617 - 8417 and 8953-7233 8058 with br U8535 (.) 20 US corps (.) Armour in contact with enemy SILLEGNY U 8544 (.) First US army (.) 5 US corps (.) Counter attacks reported yesterday held (.) Inf on line 1 0383 - 0689 (.) 7 US corps (.) Armour attacking area K9543 and mopping up ST OLBERG K9442 (.) 19 US corps (.) Adv inf elts K8152 (.) Armour K8566 (.) Cov screen K7268 - 6470 (.) all infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +de Salaberry +Capt. + +## Page 182 + +27 Copy Negtn + +## Page 183 + +MESSAGE FORM + +222030A + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 5 SECRET (.) ISUM no 59 (.) infm to 281500A (.) identifications (.) 3 coy 743 GR 719 inf div at J770969 220800A 5 CDN INF BDE PW (.) PW states 1 BN HQ 791991 (.) HQ 743 GR area 8098 (.) 1 BN str 500 -550 incl services (.) 3 coy str approx 100 (.) coy dispositions priorto est our brhead (.) Enemy RIGHT to LEFT (.) 4 coy bdy 750979 (.) 3 coy main rd to 770969 (.) 2 coy and 1 coy on extreme LEFT (.) Bn bdy on LEFT runs NE from canal at 795955 (.) weapons each coy 3 8 cm mortars ten to twelve LMGs three MMGs excl 4 coy (.) 10 OFENRO-HR in bn (.) PW claim ordered to hold to 25 Sep but in event of forced withdrawal earlier would reture along rd from 764972 to GRAVENWAZEL 7800 (.) states one tp 15 point 5 cm guns area 7800 also 7 point 5 cm inf guns SOUTH of church at SCHILDE 799973 and in woods near rd 769984 (.) 723 GR believed EAST of MASSENHOVEN 6494 but NO confirmation (.) HQ 719 inf div BREDA 9537 (.) div comd MAJ-GEN SIEVERS formerly comd 15 GAF Div in NORMANDY (.) Comd 2 bn 743 GR capt NEUBAUER (.) klk infm from BELGIAN SECRET ARMY (.) Three 15 cm guns 689085 (.) Three 10 point 5 cm guns at each of following 795083 751032 756023 741989 733989713(?) Two hy and two lt ATK guns 725008 (.) two lt ATK guns 703049 (.) AA guns 704037 714095 (.) ATK MINES and fallen tree obstacles area main rd 723996 (.) MINES on NORTH side of FT DE MERKEM 716015 (.) MINES along track 712051 (.) Infm from own tps (.) Enemy active area 6504 infiltrations to OORDEREN 645040 (.) Brs reported to cross NORTH canal at 648058 655056 and 665053 and NOT shown on 1/50000 and 1/25000 maps (.) brs still believed intact amd used by enemy for approach to rly yards area (.) All infm + +If liable - - - +--- - IN CIPHER + +[signature] Capt. + +## Page 184 + +2 2 + +calg Hughs + +## Page 185 + +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 + +OFFICE DATE STAMP + +FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin + +5 CDN INF BDE | 230945A + +For Action + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 0900 - 1400 hrs wind W3W 4 - 7 mph at first NW 8 - 12 mph later cloud 7 - 10/10 medium cloud during first 1 - 3 hrs 10/10 low cloud at 600 - 1200 ft later rain continuous in most places during most of period OUTLOOK 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 | SIGNED + +## Page 186 + +11 +Calg Heights +602 + +## Page 187 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F●●N: 5 CDN INF HOM TIME 230810A + +TO: H H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRI 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 13 CDN FD AMB + +GO 13ECRET (.) SITREP to 232400A (.) enemy (.) patrols report four enemy 8 cm mortars in orchard 6400 55 enemy in str in rly yds 650040 and 650090 (.) patrols denied entry to CORSAREN 6404 by enemy MG and SA fire (.) MG fire from chateau 695990 (.) div right flank occasional sniping but no mortaring or shelling (.) offr PW reports H. 7 43 GR at HALLE 843985 believed they are withdrawing gen direction EINDHQUEN 8407 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) active patrolling by RMLI and ESSEK SCOT otherwise NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) cl 12 br at 768967 completed at 1900 hrs all coys CALC HIGHRI across canal ALBERT by that time (.) R DE MAIS concentrated in woods NORTH of canal prior to first lt attack on SCHILDE 8098 (.) RHC no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) moving during night 22/23 sep to cone area SOUTH of canal preparatory to move through 5 cdn inf bde (.) 2 cdn reece regt (14CH) B sqn holding line of canal from 79 to 85 grids (.) C sqn holding line of canal from 70 to 74 grids (.) A sqn cone SOUTH of canal preparatory to task of RIGHT flank protection to 5 cdn inf bde adv (.) regrouping (.) 7 base sub area under comd 2 cdn inf div wef 221530A (.) all infm + +SECRET (.) ISSUM no 60 (.) infm to 232330A (.) identifications (.) reliable offr PW 5 coy 744 GR 719 inf div captured 221200A at 765970 says withdrawal this front willbe direction MOERDIJK br 5650 (.) 744 GR formerly responsible def OVERFLAAKKE and SCHASWEN island relieved by no 4 ARMENAN regt 29 aug with HQ at HAAMSTEDE 2452 (.) also says cive there and THOLAN islands mostly evac (.) ROSENDAAL 7331 and BERGEN OP 200 d127 reported occupied by naval inf approx coy str (.) infm from Bde(.) four 7 point 5 inf guns formerly at SCHILDE 8097 withdraw to-day to COTTMALLE 9105 (.) enemy mines at 812929 where rd crosses Atk ditch (.) enemy posns reported line 662031 to 668034 on NORTH slope of dike (.) 3 cdn inf div reports BOULOGNE has fallen (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - + +- - - - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 188 + +9 +Calg Heights + +601 + +## Page 189 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F R O M: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 232230A + +T● R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 5 SECRET (.) SITREP to 231200A (.) enemy withdraw on DIV front with strong pockets of INF with support weapons remaining (.) enemy also withdraw on RIGHT flank (.) situation in SCHOOTEN MERXEM and EECKEREN NO change (.) all bridges blown on canal D'ANVERS between 7498 and 7905 (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT NO change (.) R REGT C send fighting patrols into MERXEM to-day (.) RHLI one coy at each OORDEREN 6404 and WILMARSDONCK 6502 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) CALG HIGHRS one coy SCHILDE 7998 remainder of BN area 7797 (.) R DE MAIS one coy area 7902 remainder of BN GRAUENWEZE 7700 (.) RHC carrier PL screening area SOUTH ALBERT CANAL between 70 and 74 GRID line (.) 6 CDN INF BDE(.) FUS MR advanced to area SOUTH of Xrds 7905 remainder BDE following (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) patrols with 5 CDN INF BDE have reached QUESTMALLE 8704 unopposed (.) are trying to reconnoitre route over canal D'ANVERS (.) ARTY (.) 5 and 6 FD REGTS moving NORTH ALBERT CANAL (.) regrouping (.) 1 sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) under comd 6 CDN INF BDE (.) location HQ 5 CDN INF BDE 767978 (.) 6 CDN INF BDE 790004 (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +Dende Salmenry +/Autet + +## Page 190 + +38 + +Calg Heights +005 + +## Page 191 + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. 35 + +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 | 232130A + +ARMY +CZ 23.XI 44 E +SIGNALS + +For Action + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from midnight wind westerly 8 - 12 mph during first 3 - 4 hrs SW 13 - 18 mph in morning WESTERLY 13 - 18 mph in afternoon cloud 7 - 10/10 medium cloud at first 7 - 10/10 low clouds at 600 - 1200 ft in morning rising to 2000- 2500 ft in afternoon visibility 6 - 12 miles at first 2 - 6 miles in morning pptn continuous rain in morning heavy 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 192 + +35 + +Calg Highrs + +G04 + +## Page 193 + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7[illegible] + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 20 + +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 241345A + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No + +CO 5 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast midday to midnight with outlook to midday wind S3W gusty 25 - 31 mph at first becoming WNW later weather cloudy with slight rain at first fair later with slight local showers cloud 7 - 10/10 at 1000 - 2000 ft at first becoming 4 - 7/10 at 2000 - 3000 ft little or no cloud at night visibility over 8 miles OUTLOOK 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. [signature] Signed. [signature] + +## Page 194 + +20 + +Calg Hughes +605 + +## Page 195 + +MESSAGE FORM + +240930A + +GGKKKBEE +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY +17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 1 SECRET (.) ISUM no. 61 (.) Infm to 232300A (.) ENEMY cleared from area NORTH OF CANAL ALBERT from excl SCHOOTEN 743983 to incl MASSENHOVEN 840930 up to CANAL D'ANVERS between excl SCHOOTEN to excl ST LEONARD 871095 (.) ENEMY withdrew rapidly to NE through OOSTMALIE 907045 but fought determined reargd action (.) all brs across canals ALBERT andANVERS in this area blown (.) ENEMY now digging defs line right bank canal D' ANVERS (.) Centre of def is pocket at LOCHTENBURG 792053 (.) ENEMY cleared from area NORTH of ANTWERP docks up to SCHOONEN SCHYN CREEK 623042 to 668035 (.) ENEMY pockets on rly embankments at 640057 and 650050 to 660046 (.) MERKEM 7098 and SCHOOTEN 7498 and EECKEREN 6803 held by ENEMY (.) Guns woods 7201 fired intermittently on airfd 7192 from 1430 to 1900 hrs (.) Single ENEMY plane active over area 2000 to 2030 hrs (.) Increased ENEMY activity today in nature typical of early complete withdrawal (.) Indications enemy NOT in str in area behind his present posns (.) Infm from BELGIAN secret army (.) One 120 mm gun 781151 (.) Four guns calibre unknown 699031 and gktk 726068 (.) Four 10 pdnt 5 cm guns 759082 (.) 4 fd guns 734043 (.) Atk guns 738039 (.) Infm from civ source (.) tps in FORT DE MERKEM 7101 (.) 200 tps and 10 guns PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7402 (.) Large pit and amn dump CAMP DE BRASSCHABT 765083 (.) All infm + +SECRET (.) SITREP to 232400A (.) ENEMY (.) by shelling ALG 7192 during day (.) Shelling mortaring MG and sniper fire on FUS MR area 792053 (.) EA flying singly over div area during evening (.) No reports of any damage (.) All brs blown CANAL D'ANVERS 7498 - 8709 (.) No change in other enemy dispositions (.) Own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) One coy R REGT C under comd RHLI area 6202 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) NO change (.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) FUS MR SOUTH of crossing 7904 CAMERONS of C and S SASK R also that area (.) Bde expects to have brhead established in morning (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (.) "A" Sqn reverts to regt comd (.) Regt prepared to adv across CANAL D'ANVERS to recce 6 CDN INF BDE OBJECTIVES (.) "B" sqn providing right flank protection during night (.) Engrs up grading br 769967 during night (.) AIR (.) 7 ENEMY gun posns attacked during day (.) Additional tps under comd (.) 27 CDN ARMD REGT (.) All infm + +If liable - - - +- - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 196 + +The image shows what appears to be a reversed/mirror-image carbon copy or bleed-through of a typed document, making the text extremely difficult to read accurately. The text appears to be showing through from the reverse side of the page, making it appear backwards and very faint. + +At the bottom right, there is a handwritten signature that reads: + +10 +Calg. Highlrs + +The main body text is a reversed/bleed-through impression that is not legibly transcribable with confidence. Attempting to transcribe the mirrored text would result in significant errors and fabrications. + +[The page contains reversed/mirror-image bleed-through text that is not reliably legible, plus a handwritten notation reading "10 Calg. Highlrs" in the lower right portion of the page] + +## Page 197 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 241310A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN KKKK LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +G O 4 SECRET (.) SITREP up to 240700A (.) 4 cdn armd div infm to 231200A (.) little to report (.) pressure maintained by active patrolling along LEOPOLD CANAL from 202052 to 0001 (.) 3 cdn inf div infm to 232400A (.) intermittent shelling in area (.) strong med air sp on ESCAILLES evening 23 sep (.) div regrouping complete (.) 49 inf div infm to 240700A (.) recce regt reached D'ANVERS CANAL 9107 23 sep (.) br blown at that pt (.) enemy encountered 9905 (.) br to be completed early today at 8492 and div will adv to line of D'ANVERS CANAL today(.) 2 cdn inf div infm to 240700A (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) hy intermittent shelling in ES IEX SCOT area (.) patrols report one 2 pl enemy LAER 7001 (.) R REGT C patrol unable to get into MERXEM (.) 5 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde area SOUTH OF CANAL 7905 prepared to cross 0700 hrs (.) 8 cdn recce regt prepared to adv across canal to recce 6 cdn inf bde objectives (.) engrs to build br 7905 during morning (.) br 769967 upgraded to class 40 during night (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - -IN CIPHER + +[signature] R.P. Capt. + +## Page 198 + +18 + +Calg Highes +604 + +## Page 199 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 241510A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 6 SECRET (.) SITREP to 241300A (.) enemy (.) lt shelling (.) crossings of the canal opposed by MGs and snipers (.) br site 793052 still held by enemy on the ground and covered by SA fire (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) patrols succeeded in crossing canal during night but ran into SA fire and report MERKEM still held (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) one coy of CALG HIGHR3 relieved coy of R de MAIS GRAVEN-WEZEL 7800 (.) CALG HIGHR3 patrols attempted to cross canal and penetrate SCHOOTEN 7999 no reports yet (.) R DE MAIS patrols attempted to cross canal at three different pts to the NORTH of SCHOOTEN mxt and ran into MG fire each time (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR have three coys across canal area 796055 being counter attacked by the enemy at 1240 hrs (.) 3 SASK R have no tps across the canal and are concentrated area 790045 (.) attempts to cross by 3 SASK R met by SA fire (.) CAMERONS OF C NTR (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +[signature] + +## Page 200 + +23 + +Calg Hughes +GOC + +## Page 201 + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME 250900 + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LA BTY +18 CDN FD AMB + +G02. CONFIDENTIAL. Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs WIND WNW 13-18 mph in morning westerly 8-12 mph in afternoon WSW 13-18 mph later. Cloud 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft in morning and afternoon occasionally 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft 2-5/10 at 2000-2500 ft later much higher and medium cloud at night visibility 8-12 miles deteriorating in proportion to 2-5 miles and locally 2000-4000 yds No rain in morning light local showers in afternoon. All infm. + +If Liable to be intercepted + +IN CIPHER SGD. +Ou de Delarmy +Capt + +## Page 202 + +12 + +Calg Highes + +G02 + +## Page 203 + +MESSAGE FORM + +F O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 250820A + +T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +18 CDN FD AMB + +GO A - SECRET. Sitrep to 242400A. ENEMY. Strong resistance composed of inf with sp arms and 12 tks areanorth of canal DANVERS area 7906. Considerable enemy inf plus MGs along line of canal DANVERS between 7498 and 7703. Intermittent shelling in ANTWERP and airfd 7192 by hy calibre guns, believed to be area 5110 and 7915. Strong enemy resistance from MERXEM when fighting patrols attempted to enter town. Strong enemy posts along rly 6305-6803. OWN TPS. 4 Cdn Inf Bde. R Regt C patrol entering MERXEM from SE forced to withdraw under cover of our fire. 5 Cdn Inf Bde. R de Mais and Calg Highrs carried out harrasing role along canal 7498-7703. 6 Cdn Inf Bde. brhead est across canal DANVERS 7905 during day was not maintained at 1800 hrs. 3 Sask R were later ordered to withdraw and completed move 2230 hrs. 8 Cdn Recce Regt and arty no change. Regrouping. Two coys MMG Tor Scot(MG) under comd 4 Cdn Inf Bde with one coy under comd 6 Cdn Inf Bde. Additional tpsunder comd. 4 AGRA less one med and two fd regts. 27 Cdn Armd regt now under comd 1 Brit Corps. All infm. + +ISUM. S E C R E T. Infm to 242400A. Enemy arty and mortar fire increased in past 24 hrs with intermittent shelling of air fd and northern part of ANTWERP. Apparently small number of guns mostly 88mm and 105mm moved constantly and at longer range than in previous periods. Our tps attacking across canal DANVERS met by mortar and MG fire. Enemy dug in in str along NORTH bank. Enemy has been more aggresive and reacted strongly to all efforts to approach escape routes NW and NE from ANTWERP. Counter attack by 200 inf supported by 12 tks forced withdrawal our small brhead.793051. Demolitions heard area MERXEM during night. Identifications 8 OR PW from one coy 14 MG Bn formerly of 182 rs div now under comd 711 inf div captured 241000A at 792053. 14 MG Bn in this area one week now consists two coys only each approx 300 men one hy pl with 3 MMG 3 lt pls each 3 LMGs one engr pl equipped with OFENROHR and LMG. 2 DUTCH PW 7 Coy LANDSTURM regt NEDERLAND captured on rd OSTMALLE 915050 TURNHOUT 0508 13 Sep by WHITE BDE handed today this fmn 2 Bn at MERXEM 7198 10 Sep MARIFFER HEIDE 12 Sep coming originally from 2 VEENENDAAL HOLLAND. PW wear black collar patches and TOTENKAPF on cap appear to have 33 affilliations FFN 42054. Infm from BIA observation of 23 Sep. Enemy HQ at 722995 8 guns area 3317 2 guns 761086 lt guns near rd 730075. Enemy tps observed 400 near 8710 ST LEONARD 100 rly CHERVOPSEL 9310 800 enemy MRAPLAS 0010 1000 VOS ELMAER 0105 100 BRASS CHAST area 7404. Unestimated number of enemy fort ERDBRAND 6910 STABROECH 6809 HOEVENEN 6806. All infm. + +If LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED au de Salement G + +## Page 204 + +(58) + +14 + +Calg Highrs +G01 + +## Page 205 + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde ✓ TIME: 251200A + +TO: RH C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +GO 4. RESTRICTED. Civ sources states Atk ditch from FORT de MERKEM 715013 SW to ALBERT CANAL 725985. Mines on west side of atk ditch from 724994 to 725985. MG and mortar emplacements 722997 and 724987 covering mine fd. Mines area 723993. COMMENT. This confirms infm previously recieved. Report of tps in woods of PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7402 confirmed by indepedant civ source. All infm + +If liable to be intercepted + +..........BY CIPHER Sgd J. Metrakos Lt. + +## Page 206 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde ✓ TIME 251130A + +TO: R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +GO 3. SECRET. Sitrep based on infm up to 231630A. Ninth US Army no change. 6th Army Gp. 2 French corps. Adv against considerable opposition. Line fwd tp P2281-P1890-K1819. 7 US Army. 6 US Corps. 3 US Inf div on gen line K1823-K1925-K1936. 3 US ARMY. 15 US corps. 2 French armd div hold small brhead at U1989. Elts 79 US inf div across MEURTHER at U1395. fighting continues LUNEUILLE K0801. 12 US Corps. Enemy reported withdrawing EAST and NORTH from U9123 and U9127. 4 US armd div area Q0125. 20 US Corps no change. First US Army. 5 US CORPS. no change. 7 US CORPS. STOLBERG K9444 almost clear of enemy otherwise little change. 19 US CORPS. enemy counter attacks repelled. SECOND BRIT ARMY. Hy fighting NORTH of NITMEGEN with little progress towards ARNHEM. armd cars bypassed strong enemy opposition and reached NEDER RHINE SW ARNHEM making contact POL para bde. 8 CORPS. 3 inf Div. WEERTK 5896 captured. 11 ARMD DIV. Armd gp area HELMOND E5522 STEENOUT E5322. Inf gp area A3TENBE13 and AMMEL E6115. 30 CORPS. Gds armd div. Enemy attack 3 of ØUDEN E5342 dealt with. Elts reached UDEN with fwd patrols BEGHEL B4837. 43 INF DIV little progress made towards ARNHEM. Elts now at E7164-7062-6760. DUTCH BDE hold br E618543. 1 AIRBORNE CORPS. 1 airborne div perimeter now E696784 -696774-WEST to 688774-NORTH to 688785-EAST to 694788. No contact POL para bde who have elts DRIEL E6875 and south Bank NEDER RHINE E6976. 12 CORPS tps GASTEREN E2613-MID LEBREFRS E2721-E2611-E2514-WESTLEBBERS E2519-VELDHOUEN E3715. First Cdn Army. 1 BRIT CORPS. 48 DIV fwd tps along line canal DANVEER report all brs blown and enemy holding NORTH bank. 1 bde moving tonight WESTMALLE 8704. 2 CDN CORPS. 3 Cdn Inf Div. Inclement weather prevented air softening of CALAIS today otherwise NRT. 4 CDN ARMD DIV preparing for adv NORTH over line of LEOPALD CANAL. Alq regt encountering opposition area 1905. 18 Cdn armd regt holding area between SHIP canal and canal DEDERIVATION DELYS. Some tps in ZEEBRUGGE but town not yet clear. POL ARMD DIV NTR. 2 Cdn Inf Div. 4 Cdn inf Bde RRC patrol to MERXEM reports enemy still in town. RHLI accupy CORDEREW and WILMARSDONCK. Essex Scot NTR. 5 Cdn Inf Bde RHC - NTR. R de Mais and Calg Highrs patrol to cros canal between canal junc 7498 and 7704. 6 Cdn Inf Bde Fus MR est brhead across canal 7703. Counter attacks hy estimated 200 enemy inf held. Camerons of C 3 coys crossed canal same area. 33R crossed canal area 7804 with 2 coys moving to area X rds 792054 to clear village Tor Scots(MC) moved to ANTWERP area today. regrouping. 27 cdn armd regt ceased to be under comd 2 cdn inf div from 241400A. All infm. + +If liable to be intercepted. + +.......BY CIPHER Sgd [Signature] + +## Page 207 + +The page appears to be the reverse/back side of a document, showing only bleed-through text from the other side that is not legibly readable, plus a handwritten notation in the upper left corner. + +Coly Heights + +[remainder of page consists of illegible bleed-through text from reverse side] + +## Page 208 + +MESSAGE FORM + +1500 +111 + +FR M: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 261245A + +TO: NHC R DE MAIS CAIG-HICHRS 5 CDR FD REGT +8 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA +18 CDN FD AMB + +--- + +GO 3. SECRET. Sitrep based on infm up to 261030A: 1 FRENCH ARMY no change. still approx 10-12 miles West and SW of BELFORT A59. 7 US ARMY. 6 US CORPS. NTR. 3 US ARMY. 5 US CORPS. 2 FRENCH ARMD DIV 5 miles NW of BAR ARAT V2665 and adv due EAST. 12 US CORPS - 4 US ARMD DIV moving East and NE from NANCY S81 have reached area 18-20 miles due East of NANCY. 20 US CORPS No change and situation quiet. 1 US ARMY. Own tps NTR. Enemy mov reported NE of AACHEN and along rd and rly V8NL0 N9107 and DEURNE N6520. 2 BRIT ARMY. 8 CORPS with under comd 101 US AIRBORNE div and 80 DIV moving NE from main line of adv - 80 Div directed on CUIK 27549 with 11 ARMD DIV on its right flank have reached DEURNE N6520. 101 US AIRBORNE DIV holding area ST OEDENRODE N4532 to UDEN S5342 report attempted breakthrough from NW area N4034 by enemy para tps with tha in ep. 30 BRIT CORPS and 1 AIRBORNE CORPS. 82 US AIRBORNE DIV holding NIJMEGEN and N6235 elts also holding brhead north of NIJMEGEN. Brhead with Cdn Armd div. 43 DIV striking north from this brhead and 1 O bde reached R NEDERRIJN and have got up to 1500 tps across but believed very few sups as yet. 12 BRIT CORPS on own line DUN N5024 - NOTARIEL N5414 - ARENDORICK N1505 moving NE. 7 ARMD DIV cone area N3810. FIRST CDN ARMY. 1 BRIT CORPS. 49 DIV. 147 Bde occuping TURNOUT 0505 and fighting on NE outskirts 146 bde has brhead over ANTWERP-TURNOUT canal with br at 935075. Hy fighting in progress. 56 Bde in res area 9000. 2 CDN CORPS. 1 POL ARMD DIV NTR. 3 CDN INF DIV attack on CALAIS progressing satisfactorily 7 CDN INF BDE secure on area 8475 to 0075. 8 CDN INF BDE area 7575-to 7775. 9 CDN INF BDE no change. 4 CDN ARMD DIV continues to maintain pressure along line of LEOPOLD CANAL from ISABELLA 1905 to MORRESON 9303. 2 CDN INF DIV. 4 CDN INF BDE NTR. 5 CDN INF BDE inc eased enemy sensitivity and activity along line of canal 765035 to 744964. 6 CDN INF BDE NTR. All infm. + +If liable to be intercepted + +..........IN CIPHER SGD + +## Page 209 + +12 + +Calg Hughes +F03 + +## Page 210 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 260830A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +18 CDN WD AMB + +GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP to 252400A (.) enemy (.) remained sensitive but nonaggressive along the entire line(.) intermittent shelling mortaring and sniping throughout the day (.) AA gunand MG roof CHATEAU 696989 (.) TURNHOUT CANAL between 85 and 90 grids covered by MG and BAZOOKA fire (.) fd gun believed 75 MM at 698997 reported destroyed by our arty (.) aircraft dropped flares out areas 671988 and rly yds 6604 252100A to 252330 A BRASSCHAET 7304 reported strongly held (.) enemy reported fortifying line ST LEONARD 8710 WUESTWEZER 8315 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR relief by B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) completed by 1840 hrs (.) now located area 811039 (.) CAMERON OF C relief by B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) completed by 1830 hrs (.) now located area 796008 ( (.) S SASK R no change (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) A sqn vehs barboured a rea 8303 with foot patrols moving NORTH and towards canal (.) B sqn relieved FUS MR and CAMERONS OF C line of canal between 79 and 81 grids (.) C sqn in rea area 775000 (.) locations 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) 794039 (.) all infm + +SECRET (.) ISUM no 64 infm to 242400A (.) infm from civs (.) HQ maj SCHILLING previously reported CHATEAU 723995 moved 24 sep to WITHOF 7608 (.) gun posns reported two at WUESTWEZEL 611148 two at BRECHT 841102 three at DAMHOEK 728134 two at STABRAEK 548088 (.) tps along canal DE LA CAMPINE between BRECHT and RYCKEUORSEL 9310 (.) OP in Church tower SCHOOTEN 743995 (.) enemy fortifying line ST LEONARD 8710 to WUESTWEZEL 8315 (.) Atk ditch under construction from rd junc 610230 to rd junc 640230 (.) Atk ditch under constr from CAILUEN to rd 640160 to MUYBERGEN 670200 with mines along NORTH bank (.) MOVE NORTHWARD has monitor continued along rd from CAPPELLEN 6907 throught CALMPTHOUT 7314 towards ROSENDAAL 7352 (.) some now also reported from CAMP DE BRAS SCHAET 7508 toward both CALMPTHOUT and NE toward WUESTWEZEL 8215 (.) BRUSCCHAET 7304 still held (.) infm from own tps(.) intermittent mortar and MG fire area 785045 (.) now observed between bldgs 699088 to subway 701396 (.) aircraft dropped flares our areas 671988 and rly yards 6604 252100 to 252330A hrs (.) news from DUNKERQUE (.) LT GEN VON KLUGE reported to have escaped by fast ML leaving VICE ADMIRAL SCHNEIDEMIC port and col WITSTATTIC garrison tps (.) enemy reacted nervously from outposts to all patrols during past 48 hrs (.) spasmodic shelling and mortaring during same period (.) otherwise no change (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 211 + +This page appears to be the reverse side of a typed document, showing text bleed-through from the other side (mirror image/show-through from the front page). The only clearly legible text is a handwritten signature in the center of the page: + +7 Calg Hughes + +## Page 212 + +100M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +IT FORM C-2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. + +Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions 92 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. + +Office Date Stamp + +FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. +(A) +5 CDN INF BDE +For Action. +260745A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No. + +GO 1 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0600 hrs wind WEST-ERLY 15-18 mph at first WNW 19-24 mph in afternoon WESTERLY 8-12 mph at night cloud 10/10 low cloud at 1200-2000 ft occasionally 600-1200 ft at first and much medium cloud 7-10/10 at 2000 - 2500 ft later with 7 - 10/10 broken cloud at 2000 - 2500 ft in afternoon and 4-8/10 at night vis 2 - 6 miles at first but 2000 - 4000 yds pptn improving to 6 - 12 miles in morning and 12 - 30 miles in afternoon deteriorating to 2 - 6 miles at night pptn intermittent rain or drizzle during first 3 - 4 hours becoming continuous in most places later local rain showers in afternoon no pptn at night(.) 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 213 + +4 Calg Hughes + +## Page 214 + +MESSAGE FORM + +92d + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 252130A + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHER 5 CDN FD REGT + 20 CDN A TK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 5. SECRET. ISUM Number 63. Infm to 251130A repeated. Infm from civilians who left MERKEM 250200A. Dummy guns 718017 and 725026. Mining in progress area 699993. Dummy machine gun posns 710983 to 720984 unoccupied. Road blocks and mines 718010 junction road and A tk ditch. A rds 717015 mined. A Tk guns along main rd CAPPELLEN 6907to DUTCH BORDER at 6812. Infm from own tps. Two machine guns in pillboxes 763025 on both sides of rds. Snipers area 763025 to 751011. No other weapons. Machine guns 750010 and 750009 Three machine guns rd and canal junction 750008. Pillbox machine gun camouflaged as house 747998. Pillbox with machine gun 747997 and snipers in ara. Mortar at 741987. Patrol on embankment 665034. Minefield along embankment 673003 to 875003. Enemy constructing rd blocks and carried out demolitions main rd MERKEM general area 707995. ALL INFM. + +If liable to be intercepted + +..........IN CIPHER Sgd [signature] Capt + +## Page 215 + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde ✓ TIME: 252130A + +TO: R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS + +GO 6. CONFIDENTIAL. Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs. Wind SWW 13018 mph at first westerly in morning WNW in afternoon cloud much medium and high cloud 2-6/10 low cloud at 2500-3000 ft at first becoming completely overcast at 1200-2000 ft at night 7-10/10 in morning breaking to 4-8/10 in afternoon. Visibility 6-12 miles at first deteriorating in pptn to 2-6 miles and locally 2000-4000 yds 6-12 miles inmorning 12-30 milesin afternoon no pptn at first slight intermittent rain or drizzle in most places at night continuous rain in most places in the morning light showers locally in the afternoon. ALL INFM. + +If liable to be intercepted + +..........IN CIPHER Sgd. Ruthen Capt + +## Page 216 + +ARMY FORM C2135 (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 | 262145A | I.O. +27043511 +ale + +For Action + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. +CO 4 CONFIDENTIAL 24 hr weather forecast from 2000 hrs (.) wind WEST 10 mph increasing to 15 mph vis 2 - 6 miles in most places improving to 6 - 12 miles in afternoon (.) clouds 2/10 - 8/10 low clouds at 2500 ft (.) 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 | + +Time cleared + +SIGNED [signature] SIGNED [signature] + +## Page 217 + +43 +Cody Nights + +## Page 218 + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 271030A + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 105A 1815 +5 Cdn Fd Regt BB + +G04. SECRET. Sitrep to 262400A. ENEMY. Canal Antwerp - Turnhout 7498-8609 held by screen of inf with mgs and other sp weapons. MERKEM reported to be lightly held by inf with large proportion automatic weapons. No change reported in other enemy posns. Intermittent shelling in div area incl airmfd 7192 during day with mortaring in bde areas. OWN TPS. 2 Cdn Inf Div under comd 1 Corps 262400A. 4 CDN I F BDE. RHC to send strong fighting patrols into MERKEM during night. Bde to take over additional line now covered by 5 Cdn inf Bde. This extension to cover from grid 70 along SOUTH of ALBERT canal to 7498 thence ANTWERP - TURNHOUT CANAL 7602. Occupation to be completed by first light 27 Sep. 5 CDN INF BDE. Being relieved by 4 Cdn Inf Bde and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes during night. RHC conc area 7699-7600. 6 CDN INF BDE occupying line of canal 763025-819067. Right Fus MR centre 33R left Camerons of C. 8 CDN REC E REGT(14CH) responsible for screening canal to inter div bdy and will contact FUS MR on left. ARTY. 5 and 5 Cdn Fd Regts moving to new gun areas in morning. Loens No change. All infm. + +If liable to be intercepted + +..........IN CIPHER + +SGD. +Bri de Salaberry +Capt + +## Page 219 + +4 +1 +Calg Highs +G04 + +## Page 220 + +A... 9533/63727P 499M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7149... 51... + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Lar**) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. + +Co** | 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 | 271320A | 10** 1875 81. + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | G·R + +Originator's No + +GO 5 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm received up to 261900A (.) US forces (.) sixth army gp (.) first FRENCH army made slight withdrawals under pressure area P 2580(.) armour adv to 30 KM SW BELFORT (.) 7 US inf div gen line E 2333 V 2140 U 1757 (.) 12 army gp (.) 3rd US army (.) 10 US corps little progress hold line Q2105-0905 (.) 12 US corps holding gen line Q1211 Q0428 Q8630 against considerable enemy resistance (.) 20 US corps armour area Q8152 inf area P9505 9924 (.) first US army (.) no change (.) ninth US army (.) 8 US corps now moving area LUXEMBOURG (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) 8 corps (.) little change (.) 30 corps (.) one inf bn area ARNHEM and linked with 1 airborne div continue to op to clear rd STOKENBORCS - WECHEL which is still cut by approx 800 enemy with a few tks at 455356 (.) 1 corps (.) 49 div (.) two bdes across CANAL ANTWERP - TURNHOUT (.) 5C bde pushing through and exploiting to N+ (.) 2 cdn inf div to 270800(.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) active patrol programme during night (.) fighting patrol into MERKEM was at crossing place on canal 0530 hrs (.) A coy R REGT C plus carrier pl screening canal ANTWERP - TURNHOUT 7498 7602 (.) carrier pl ESSEX SCOT covering SOUTH bank of ALBERT C NAL between 70 and 74 grid lines (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CAIG HIGHRS and R DE MAIS relieved by R REGT C and CAM OF C during night (.) units now in conc area prep to adv NE to assembly area SW of COSTMALLE to-day (.) 6 cdn inf bde along canal ANTWERP - TURNHOUT 7602 8106 (.) RIGHT FUS MR CENTRE S SASK R LEFT CAMERONS OF C (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT responsible for covering 8106 to inter div bdy (.) locations (.) no change (.) 1 POL ARMD DIV moving to 2 cdn inf div area 27 and 28 sep (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) continue to dominate LEOPOLD CANAL from area ISABELLA 1905 to MOERKERKE 9303(.) 3 cdn inf div infm to 252400A (.) 7 cdn inf bde (.) R WPG R completed occupation area 8375 (.) REG RIFLES firm area 8076 with 1 may C SCOT infiltration towards coast 8278 (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) N SHORE R area 7875 7975 with R DE CHAUD holding high ground 7675(.) 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 221 + +② t8 +calg + +## Page 222 + +MESSEAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +TIME: 272350A + +TO: G Ops 2 Cdn Inf Div. +RHC Rde Mais CALG HIGHRS + +G07. Two new codewords intr*duced* by us (.) +OOST BRECHT 8810 TOPAZ +EIND HOVEN 8308 EMERALD + +IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED + +............IN CIPHER SGD________________________ + +## Page 223 + +13 +Calg Highrs +607 + +## Page 224 + +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 For Action 281015A + +TO R H C R DE M IS S IO HIQHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +— Message Instructions — | GR + +Originator's No. + +OO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind WESTERLY 8-12 mph occasionally SW 13-18 mph cloud alternations of threatening cloud and marked clearings 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft with 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft occasionally in morning and afternoon 0-3/10 low cloud at 2500-3000 ft at night vis 6-12 miles but 2-6 miles inpptn local showers of rain in morning and afternoon NO rain later (.) 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 225 + +Rec'd 8163A + +21 +Calg Hughes + +## Page 226 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 281000A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT + A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT + B SQN 6 CDN RECCE REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY + ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE 18 CDN FD AMB + +--- + +GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP to 271200A (.) enemy (.) still hold CANAL ANTWERP-TURNHOUT (.) intermittent shelling in bde and 8 CDN RECCE REGT areas (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) patrol str one pl entered MERXEM 7198 from h the EAST AND penetrated some distance before drawing hy SA fire from various enemy posns (.) seven of the patrol returned situation of the remainder obscure (.) patrol reports the enemy in str remainder of the bde took over from 5 CDN INF BDE with one coy R REGT C on line of the canal 7501 one coy area 7599 and 7598 one coy area 7097 one coy area 6997 (.) carriers of ESSEX SCOT patrolling line of canal in sqs 7198 7298 7398 remainder of bn and RHLI no change (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) concentrated prior to moving at 1400 hrs to new area NORTH of the rd from WESTMALLE 8704 OOSTMALLE 9004 to the canal (.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) FUS MR along line of canal 7905 - 8005 (.) S SASK R along line of canal 7804 (.) CAMERONS OF C line of canal from rd 762025 to junc with S SASK R at 774037 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14 CH) patrolling line of canal from 805058 to div bdy rd and canal crossing 919079 (.) report enemy still very sensitive to any mov on the SOUTH side of the canal (.) 10 CDN ARMD REGT mov to new area 864029 (.) all infm + +--- + +if liable - - - - - - +- - - - IN CIPHER +Zikthius Capt + +## Page 227 + +Rec'd 281630A + +20 +Caly Higher + +## Page 228 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 281200A + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT +B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT 20th CDN ATK BTY +ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 6 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 271800A (.) US forces (.) 6 army gp (.) 2 FRENCH corps reached K2006 1904 1803 2012 (.) 6 US corps fwd tps gen line K2522 2728 2433 2243 2345 V1842 2046 1653 1254 1356 0767 (.) 12 army gp (.) 3rd US army (.) patrols contacted enemy area Q1513 (.) 20 corps inf regt U8144 8343 inf regt U7652 7845 inf regt U7966 8171 8573 (.) first US army 5 US corps (.) elements reached P9542 (.) Inf regt reached P9177 8977 (.) second BRIT army (.) BOXMEER E7640 ST XMTEINIE ANTONIS E7138 clear (.) 50(N) inf div (.) recce patrols to river at 7348 (.) CUYK Z149 clear (.) 11 armd div (.) 29 armd bde area ST ANTHONIS 7138 7640 (.) 159 bde area rd june 6935 DERIPS 6630 (.) 1 airborne corps (.) 1 airborne div withdrawn SOUTH OF NEDER RIJN to area 7076 7074 (.) 30 corps (.) 43 div recce patrols from 5573 to DODEWARD 5569 (.) 69 bde attacking HAIDEREN E76660 from WEST (.) 12 corps (.) patrols have reached 4547 and 4644 and are SOUTH of HEIDE 4033 (.) 46 bde still meeting stiff opposition in BEST 3726 (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 4 CDN armd div still on line of LEOPOLD CANAL 29 CDN armd recce regt with two coys of inf moving today to HULST D4304 with xxlitak task of preventing any enemy infiltration (.) 4 SS bde no change (.) 3 CDN inf div 7 CDN inf bde have cleared area to approx easting G85 but have NOT yet entered CALAIS town (.) 8 CDN inf bde moving today to area G8259 (.) PWs up to 271055A - 28 offrs and 1644 ORs (.) all infm + +SECRET (.) ISUM No 66 to 272330A (.) identifications (.) LANDSTAMM COY 12 LANDUNG FLOTILLA 635048 270330A PW 4 cdn inf bde (.) PW states coy 80 - 90 strong divided between HOEVENEN 6705 and STABROECK 6508 (.) 20 flak tps also in HOEVENEN with 2 cm guns (.) remainder 12 FLOTILLA reported withdrawn 2 - 3 weeks ago (.) 14 coy 744 GR 711 inf div area 6504 271200A 4 PW 4 cdn inf bde (.) state coy str approx 50 situated area 655046 (.) coy had 3 OFENROHR and NO Atk guns (.) tps employed chiefly as inf (.) infm from fwd tps (.) loud explosions heard sq 8006 at 2050 hrs resembled amn dump exploding (.) much MT and tracked veh mov heard NORTH from 780045 at 1920 hrs (.) comment (.) demolitions may indicate possible withdrawal line TURNHOUT CANAL (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - - - - - - +- - - - IN CIPHER + +## Page 229 + +Rec'd 281690 A + +27 + +Calg. Hghrs + +## Page 230 + +MESSAGE FORM + +R O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 281045A + +T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT +B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT 20th CDN ATK BTY +ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY ROE 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO 4 SECRET (.) ISUM no 65 infm to 271330A (.) infm from BELGIAN SECRET ARMY (.) mines on rd at 717012 and 717015 (.) dummy guns along rd 717015 to BRASSCHAET 739040 (.) mob guns in PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7302 (.) guns being continually moved (.) rds cratered at 705988 703990 703994 blocking routes between ALBERT CANAL and 703995 (.) concrete tunnel permitting passage of tps from FORT DE MERXEM 710013 surfacing at main rd 693008 where tps cross ft br over stream before re-entering tunnel which continues SOUTH to 690002 along EAST side rax rly (.) amn dumps SW entrance FORT DE MERXEM 713007 (.) one large cal gun 714013 (.) X rds mined at 717007 (.) underground electrical plant controlling fort installations at 717016 (.) MG nests 717010 both sides of rd at crossing of Atk ditch (.) switch controlling demolitions FORT DE MERXEM located in small building 717010 (.) infm from own tps (.) patrol drew mortar fire 636051 (.) patrol pl str into MERXEM engaged by enemy with hand grenades (.) enemy in black uniforms NOT double-breasted but tunic cut similar to fd jacket and longer (.) probably det DUTCH or FLEMISH SS tps left in area to hold when remainder withdrew (.) dyke 656045 guarded by sentries (.) PW acting as sentry 633058 stated br 633059 guarded by four men with LMG (.) gp of twelve sentries reported living in fm buildings 660080 (.) br guarded from 2300 hrs to 0600 hrs only (.) A tk ditch from 693012 to FORT DE MERXEM does NOT run through rly tracks but gap is closed with minefd and barrier (.) MG posns in immediate vicinity do NOT show signs of recent occupation (.) further patrol encountered opposition at sta 699018 (.) CAPT NEUBAUER comd I BN 743 GR believed to killed in counter attack against our brhead across TOURNHOUT CANAL (.) identified by paybook and identity disc (.) OO 743 GR dated 24 sep captured yesterday placed regt in res astride rd TOURNHOUT BAARLE NASSAU 0520 with regt HQ at latter place intention counter attack brhead RYCKEUERSEL 9507 (.) 1719 ARTY REGT in sp (.) part of line opposite fmn on our RIGHT held by 484 LANDESCHUTZE BN incl one independent GAF coy and independent bn PREHM (.) $wenty seven PW from PREHM BN produced nineteen different k identifications from ten different divs (.) enemy O of B (.) 719 INF DIV WEST bdy probably ST LEONARD to BREDA (.) 346 INF DIV thence to probably LOCHTENBERG 7905 (.) remainder our front 711 INF DIV (.) indication 347 INF DIV intended relieve 719 DIV (.) 347 from NORTH HOLLAND committed 4 sep area NAMIR DINANT (.) NE AACHEN 16 sep (.) present fighting str NOT known (.) tunnel at 855089 has been used by enemy patrols across canal (.) enemy holding canal now very sensitive to our mov (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +*[signature]* Capt. + +## Page 231 + +Rec'd 8 1630 A + +23 +Ca Cy Me + +[The remainder of the page consists of text that is the reverse bleed-through from the other side of the document, appearing mirrored/reversed and illegible as direct text on this page.] + +## Page 232 + +28. 2725 +/1. + +M E S S A G E F O R M + +F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE T I M E 281955A + +T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT + A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT + B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY + ONE PL 7 FD COY RCE 18 CDN FD AMB + +CO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP to 281200A (.) enemy (.) shelling from hy guns reported along front throughout past 12 hrs (.) approx 25 rds believed 155 mm landed approx 280400A ANTWERP airfd - engaged by CBO - no shelling since (.) reliable civ reports enemy infiltration by day and x night over aquaduct 868095 into house and wood 872092 (.) civ mov noted for first time areas MERXEM 7098 SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) sta 694014 reoccupied otherwise NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde - R DE MAIS crossed canal br 936076 mov via RYCNEVOISEL 9209 directed WEST from there (.) fwd tps last reported 1230 hrs area 9110 (.) R H C area 9107 to cross br 918078 at 1330 hrs (.) CALG HIGHRS are WEST of rd 9107 (.) 6 cdn inf bde S SASK R on one hrs notice to move from 281200A across canal at 793052 and est brhead area LOCHTENBERG 7905 (.)FUS MR (.) NTR (.) CAMERONS OF Cpatrol night 27/28 sep reported FT ECKEE SCHOOTEN 7603 clear of enemy (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) (.) A sqn to cross canal br 9107 at 281315A directed on objective ST LEONARD 8709 (.) B and C sqns NO change (.) locations (.) HQ 2 cdn inf div main 789995 rear 784998 (.) 5 bde tac 916076 (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - + +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +~~ALBU~~ ~~and~~ Kreet. + +## Page 233 + +3 8 +Calg + +## Page 234 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +DATE 290750A + +TO: R H C-R DE MAIS-CALG HIGHRS- + +GO- 1. SECRET: Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind WEST SW 10 mph morning and afternoon westerly later cloud - 7 - 10/10 at 1200- 2000 ft in cloud 4,- 8/10 at 2000- 2500 ft later but occasionaly 7- 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft visibility 2 to 6 miles much high and medium cloud slight intermittent drizzle localy in morning becoming finer afternoon (.) No P P T N later + +if liable to be intercepted, + +.................IN CIPHER + +SGN RHlfus Capt. + +## Page 235 + +7 +Calg Hughes +601 + +## Page 236 + +A/Z 9533/63722P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 Mr /1954.. 5/1c/50 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** ● Register No. + +Call ● | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions + +112/1410 +Office Date Stamp + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. + +FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. +(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 291045A + +For Action. + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT + +(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR + +Originator's No +GO 2 SECRET . Sitrep as of 282400A . enemy . remained active along entire front with active mortaring and shelling of all our fwd posns - especially hy area ST LEONARD . stiff fighting in areas OOSTBRECHT 8810 and ST LEONARD 8609 . three 88mm and ~~one~~ 20 mm still active . 50 PW taken OOSTBRECHT . own tps . 4 CDN INF BDE . patrolled to 667034 before encountering enemy estimated str one pl otherwise NTR . 5 CDN INF BDE . R DE MAIS firmly est area OOSTBRECHT . RHC all sub units at ST LEONARD but town not yet cleared . CALG HIGHRS conc area NORTH of rd 8910 . 6 CDN INF BDE . 3 SASK R patrol of pl str crossed canal - withdrawn in face of hy MG and mortar fire . CAM OF C and FUS M R NTR . regrouping . one coy MMG TOR SCOTS (MG) from under comd 4 CDN INF BDE to under comd 6 CDN INF BDE . all infm . + +Own Wp: 860089 (A cor ?) + +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. MBuy-ood hnut. + +## Page 237 + +22 + +Calg Hughes +602 +1 +# +0 +2 + +1 +2 +1 + +6. + +## Page 238 + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 301300A (27, 1945) + +O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS CAMERONS OF C 5 CDN FD REGT + +GO 2 SECRET (.) ISUM no 67 to 292400A (.) identifications (.) 2 coy 858 Gr 346 inf div 29 PW (.) 14 coy 858 Gr 346 inf div 3 PW (.) 1711 arty regt 711 inf div 80 PW BATTRE GP PREHM Bn 24 PW (.) 5 Coy 1019 Gr 70 Inf Div 8 PW (.) 484 B LANDESSCHUTZE Bn 25 PW (.) 6 coy 743 Gr 719 inf div 4 PW (.) all captured area ST LEONARD 873098 29 Sep 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 1 coy 14 MG Bn 682044 night 28/29 Sep PW deserter who claims he swam TOURNHOUT CANAL (.) recently laid mines located and removed area 667034 (.) Total PW through div cage today 180 (.) others passed through flank fmn cage total NOT available (.) flanking units bag of PW equally heterogeneous (.) apparent enemy NOT fighting as complete fmn or even units for such are being switched widely frome one battle gp to others where ever pressure exerted (.) cannot have sufficient tps to hold continuous front (.) PW states comns bad (.) fully marked map captured today gives following posns and indicates enemy has all resources fwd (.) NCO PW states NO res available (.) Inter-div bdy 719 div enemy left 346 inf div Right east bank TOURNHOUT CANAL 743983 to 754015 to HOF-TER-MICK (.) Inter-Div bdy 346 Div Left 711 Div right 658016 - 683039 - 706063 (.) HQ 743 Gr presumed ACHTEL 93581305 (.) HQ 6 coy 92750778 sector 93600750 to 91600790 (.) HQ 3 coy 91300854 RIGHT bdy 88720892 to 89761048 XXXXXXXXXX (.) HQ HQ 7 coy 87921000 RIGHT bdy 85540800 to 85150960 (.) HQ 4 coy 84620872 (.) HQ 1 coy 84100870 (.) HQ 2 coy 81700735 inter coy bdy 83000732 - 82600827 (.) HQ 723 GR 87 01186 (.) HQ 1 bn 83310949 (.) HQ 2 bn 82640930 (.) inter HQ LANDESSCHUTZEN COY 88180982 (.) 88 MM AA atk gun 88100930 87861000 87441040 86930980 86140924 three at 83131196 (.) 20 MM guns at 85440946 84160830 81750725 (.) Atk rifles or MGs 86970904 86720948 85650890 85120858 84620828 84520821 84050794 83950788 83300750 town at 81800720 one at 81950670 town at 81150624 (.) possible lt atk guns 87721048 87000985 86840974 85340942 83800826 83659014 83950772 (.) 5 cm gun 83220924 (.) HQ 346 inf div 76050650 (.) HQ 858 GR 81401000 (.) HQ 346 MG bn 77851070 (.) HQ 242 AA bn 71481496 (.) REGT HQ 74100388 (.) HQ 3 bn 72460346 HQ 1 bn 72620254 (.) HQ 2 bn 72209947 (.) comment civ report today CHATEAU DE CALESBERG 72209947 occupied by own and enemy wounded (.) HQ 2 coy 73730337 4 coy 73150335 2 coy 73409903 3 coy 71029838 1 coy 69909858 7 coy 71200117 6 coy 70430186 5 coy 68720264 1 coy 69370318 (.) HQ 3 bty 74700377 (.) 6 tp 74790349 7 tp75140330 9 tp 73140292 (.) inter coy bdy 79209946 to 72279850 70009800 to 70679935 - 68800055 - 71720152 68300082 to 70320320 (.) inter bn bdy from 68009920 to 71189974 to 73200318 (.) enemy FDL this sector follows NORTH bdy ALBERT CANAL from junc TURNHOUT CANAL to br 69279832 along rd 69129860 to 69469950 to 69970100 to 69400170 to 96502680 river to 68250247 rd 68080300 68500358 68300396 (.) 2 88 MM guns rd junc 71720152 (.) 20 MM AA guns 71780005 72069916 (.) four 7 point 62 cm guns 73380023 (.) two 10 point 5 cm guns 69680408 (.) lt inf guns 695988 698993 699995 700997 701000 702002 708016 702017 701019 (.) enemy continued very sensitive to all moves and offered stiff resistance (.) arty and hy mortar fire increased intermittently there are NO indications xxof enemy withdrawal (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - IN CIPHER +[signature] + +## Page 239 + +The text on this page is too faint and blurry to transcribe accurately. The image appears to be a reverse/bleed-through of typed text showing through from the other side of the page, making it illegible. The only clearly legible handwritten text visible is: + +Col g A. +502 +8 + +The remainder of the text is too indistinct to transcribe faithfully without significant risk of error or fabrication. + +## Page 240 + +W1 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Larg) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 127A Dec 41 + +Toll . 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 301130A + +For Action. + +CAMERONS OF C + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. G R + +Originator's No. + +GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm to 292230A (.) US forces (.) NO news (.) 2nd Army (.) 1 airborne div conc area 7060 (.) POL para bde RAUENSTEIN 5557 (.) S corps (.) NO mhrtikng change (.) 30 corps (.) br at NIJMEGEN slightly damaged by bombing and shelling enemy who infiltrated over NEDER RIJN area 8075 have been destroyed (.) 12 corps (.) 7 armd div (.) 4045 4044 with 11 HUSSARS holding line between 4147-4248(.) SCHEIDEL and BEST still held by enemy (.) 49 div (.) cleaned area depot DEMANDICITS 9710 against estimated str of one bn (.) fwd tps of 146 bde 934095 937103 and 939106 (.) 56 bde fwd tps 915098 909099 902112 (.) 1 POL armd div (.) encountered stiff resistance in breaking out of 49 div brhead over TURNHOUT CANAL (.) div to be directed NE (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) negotiations for surrender CALAIS garrison resulted in civs being evacuated and hostilities will recommence 301200A (.) all enemy resistance area CAP GRIS NEZ ceased 1930 hrs (.) total PW approx 1300(.) 4 CDN armd div (.) active patrolling on div front (.) enemy activity between EASTings 02 and 04 consisted of some mov and strengthening of def posns (.) 2 CDN inf div to 300500A(.) intermittent mortaring and shelling during night and day (.) area br ST LEONARD shelled heavily (.) one enemy MG posn still SOUTH of canal 837075 (.) 4 CDN inf bde active patrolling during night (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) RHC ST LEONARD (.) R DE MAIS one coy BROEKHOVEN 8510 remainder 8810 (.) CALG HIGHRS area WEST of ST LEONARD 8509 (.) CAMERONS OF C area OOSTBRECHT 8811 (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) FUS MR relieved 8 CDN recce regt on sector SOUTH side of canal 862091-848082 (.) S SASK R area 8206 (.) 8 CDN recce regt less A sqn covering SOUTH bank of canal as before (.) engrs (.) class 40 br over canal ST LEONARD completed 0400 hrs (.) regrouping (.) CAMERONS OF C under comd 5 CDN inf bde (.) d sqn 10 CDN armd regt under comd 6 CDN inf bde(.) locations HQ 6 CDN inf bde 877044 (.) 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 + +## Page 241 + +S' +Coly Hughes + +## Page 242 + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. 12 + +Call : | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions + +129 +2130B. + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +OFFICE DATE STAMP + +FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin +5 Cdn Inf Bde | 301445A + +For Action + +TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +— Message Instructions — | — GR — + +Originator's No. + +GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL . FORECAST FOR 12 HOURS FROM 1200 HOURS 30 SEP 44 . WIND WESTERLY 8-12 MPH IN AFTERNOON CALM AT NIGHT . 5 to 10/10 LOW CLOUD AT 2-3000 FEET LOWERING OCCASSIONALLY TO 1000 FEET CLEARING AT NIGHT . VISABILITY 4-8 MILES IN AFTERNOON 2-4 MILES AT NIGHT . OCCASSIONAL SLIGHT SHOWERS LOCALLY . 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 | Op +| | | THI or TOR | +| | | Time cleared | + +SIGNED | SIGNED + +## Page 243 + +13 + +Calg Hughes + +603 + +## Page 244 + +Ae 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 71(N20 7/0/50 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. +Co. | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | 130 +7130 ll. + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp + +FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. +(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 301545A + +For Action. + +RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS CAMS OF C + +TO ___________ +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No + +GO 4 Secret . sitrep as of 301200A . enemy . shelling and mortaring continues in bde areas . own tps . 4 cdn inf bde . no change . engaged known enemy OPs area MERXEM during the morning . 5 cdn inf bde . calg highrs area 8609 with one coy astride rd junc 863101 . RHC secure in ST LEONARD 8709 and br at 871095 completed 0400 hrs . r de mais relieved in area OOSTBRECHT 883110 by cams of c,advanced through calg highrs directed on BRECHT 8410 . at 1200 hrs leading tps pinned by SA and 20mm fire area BROEK HOVEN 858103 . 6 cdn inf bde . fus m r hold SOUTH of canal incl brickworks 849083 to brickworks 863093 . cams of c firm in OOSTRECHT . s sask r in res area 887060 . 8 cdn recce regt less one sqn continue to hold line of canal from crossing 753025 to fus m r posn . two sqns 10 cdn armd regt under comd 5 cdn inf bde remaining sqn moving to div area today . all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS. +Shared. + +If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER. + +Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. + +Signed. [signature] + +Time System +THI or TOR +Time Cle + +## Page 245 + +14 +Culg Heights +604 + +## Page 246 + +5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 29/30 SEP 44 + +Appg 6 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ +NOTES + +1. Reports to be submitted to either Tac HQ or Main Bde HQ by 0600 hrs. + +2. Password - "SHAVING LOTION". + +3. Every effort MUST be made to effect contact. + +4. Loon PW cage - RYCKEVORSE L. + +Appg 6 + +[signature] Major + +(G.H.Hees) Major +B M 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +10/ +Info passed 0445 + +## Page 247 + +War Diaries +Ser ......... 192 ...................... +Appx ......... 2 ...................... +SEP 1944 + +## Page 248 + +The Calgary Highlanders +Canadian Army Overseas + +6 - 5 + +25 Sep 44 + +Comd. +5 Cdn Inf Bde + +Appx 4 + +AWARD FOR GALLANTRY - VICTORIA CROSS +M-39070 Sgt. Crockett, G. R. +(Sheets 24 & 34 - 1/50,000) + +1. On the night of 20 - 21 Sep 44 the Royal Highlanders of Canada, who were occupying that sector, were ordered to make an assault over the damaged lock gates at MR 769968 and secure a bridge-head on the north side of the Albert Canal. This they attempted to do but were unsuccessful. + +2. On 21 Sep 44 The Calgary Highlanders were ordered to take over this sector and to attempt the same operation that night. The essence of the operation was to make an assault over the lock gates in order to establish the fact that it was feasible for the crossing of large numbers of troops. + +War Diaries +Ser ......... 192 +Appx ............ +SEP 1944 + +3. The Bn. was established with three Coys along the line of the Canal, from right to left, 'A', 'B', ███ and 'D' Coys with 'C' Coy in reserve. 'C' Coy was selected for the initial assault and the plan was briefly that a fighting patrol from 'C' Coy, wearing soft shoes and lightly equipped (weapons and ample ammunition) should cross the gates silently and establish a small local bridge-head. Then the remainder of the Platoon was to cross as rapidly as possible and enlarge the bridge-head. A second Platoon to cross immediately and seize the road and bridge junction at 764970. The third Platoon to cross with its objective, buildings at 766970. Then 'D' Coy was to cross and enlarge the bridge-head to the east; 'A' Coy to cross and enlarge the bridge-head to the north, 'B' Coy remaining in position at the near side as a firm base. + +4. Key to the whole operation was felt to be the establishment of a fighting patrol on the north side of the Canal, to enable the succeeding formations to cross, The three Coys lining the Canal were instructed to support, + +## Page 249 + +- 2 - + +by neutralizing fire on any enemy weapons which might open up, and a special Bren group were in position at the factory at 772965 with the specific task of neutralizing known or suspected enemy M.G. positions immediately north of the lock gates. Artillery and Mortar was arranged to engage previously located or suspected enemy gun or M.G. positions. 5. There was very little time for recce after taking over the sector and close recce was not possible because of enemy fire. It was subsequently discovered that the gates of the lock had been badly damaged and was only about 18 inches wide at the top. On the north side the gates had been blown and the only means of crossing the last 6 or 8 feet was a six inch pipe. The enemy was known to have fixed lines on these gates and the approaches to them. 6. M-39070 Sgt. G. R. Crockett was selected to take the fighting patrol across the Canal. 'H' hour was set at 0130 hours 22 Sep 44. At this hour Sgt. Crockett commenced his daring effort. It was an intensely dark night with occasional rain. He led his patrol across a foot-bridge to a small island in the centre of the Canal and cautiously proceeding with skill and complete silence, continued to lead them to the lock gates, knowning every second that the slightest noise would call down a hail of enemy fire. Inch by inch and step by step he led his patrol across the 90 foot gates and finally onto the north bank. Almost immediately on landing he was challenged by a German sentry, whom he shot. With great determination and maximum speed he deployed his patrol along the bank just north of the gates and almost simultaneously German positions opened fire. Sgt. Crockett's patrol returned this fire, instantly supported by the weapons in the factory and all weapons as previously planned. With magnificent gallantry and determination Sgt. Crockett led his patrol to assault two enemy MG posts, taking them out. By this time the rest of his platoon were across and the first precarious enlargement of the initial patrol bridge-head was accomplished. + +## Page 250 + +- 3 - + +The second Platoon crossed over, followed immediately by the third, both taking their objectives with comparatively little difficulty. 'D' Coy with 'C' Coy on its heels proceeded immediately with their tasks to secure their objectives. 'A' Coy encountered much stiffer opposition. The Hun had finally wakened up, his positions were all manned and firing furiously and 'A' Coy had to fight yard by yard and house by house to reach its objective. The Hun had started shelling and mortaring but was obviously not aware of the situation as his fire was on the south side of the Canal. As the first light broke and 'D' Coy was reaching its objective the Hun launched a vicious and determined counter-attack with forces estimated at 150, organized into three groups. His attack fell about the junction between 'A' Coy's right flank and 'D' Coy's left flank, but chiefly on 'D' Coy. 'D' Coy was so extended that it was compelled to withdraw somewhat in order to maintain continuity of the bridge-head, which was extremely difficult at this point due to fog. The infantry fought gallantly, skillfully and determinedly,aided by the fire of all supporting weapons. The counter-attack was beaten off with heavy losses to the enemy. After reorganizing of the bridge-head the fourth Coy was passed into the bridge-head to further enlarge it. The Engineers worked like mad and by 1900 hours had completed a bridge across the canal, over which supporting weapons were rushed. The R. de Mais. also crossed the bridge into the bridge-head on our left flank. + +7. After holding the bridge-head for the night, killing, wounding and capturing a number of Huns who attempted to penetrate, including a party which had been specially detailed to recover two Infantry Mortars which we had captured, troops of Recce were pushed through to the north and north-east. At the same time the bridge-head well over to our right flank was secured with no pposition by a British Division who also proceeded to exploit to the north-east. In the course of the day it was discovered that the Hun had evacuated + +## Page 251 + +- 4 - + +the whole area on the Albert Canal north to the d'Anvers a Turnhout Canal and east for an equal distance, chiefly, it is felt, due to the terrific beating he had received the day before. + +8. The success of this entire operation is felt to have depended and hinged on the crossing of the canal and the establishing of the initial bridge-head by the fighting patrol led by Sgt. Crockett, and it is felt that his skill, gallantry, vigor, determination, good judgement and leadership were the deciding factors of that patrol. + +9. For his gallantry, it is recommended that he be awarded the Victoria Cross. Cricket Medal. + +D.G. MacLauchlan + +(D. G. MacLauchlan) Lieut.-Col. +The Calgary Highlanders CA(O) + +## Page 252 + +[OCR FAILED — page 252 — HTTP error: 400 Client Error: Bad Request for url: https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages] + +## Page 253 + +the REGIMENTAL JOURNAL + +**GHLIEM** copy 9 + +9 + +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV + +Aug – Sept +1944 + +SEP 1944 + +## Page 254 + +ADDRESS + +This is the first opportunity to speak to all of you, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men since we left England. We have moved far and fast since that day, and conditions of which you are fully aware as I am, have made it unwise to have you together in a small compact group so that I could speak to you. I have talked to many of you individually at odd times, now I want to express a few of my thoughts to all of you through the medium of the "GLEN". + +It is a much more "grown Up" battalion now, after the experiences it has been through in those last months, and although in my opinion it was a first class Unit then, I think it is even a better Unit now. There has been many changes in the Unit and we have lost many of our old friends. We have been joined by many new men, but one of the things which has pleased me so much, is that, den spite of all new men who have joined us from so many other Units and different places, there is no question that it is still The Calgary Highlanders. + +Your pride in yourselves individually and as a battalion is certainly justified by your accomplishments. It is too early yet to tabulate too much detail about those accomplishments and security regulations would not permit. There will be time enough for that when the job is thoroughly completed, but this much I can say, that I have always felt an unbounded pride in the Battalion, but the accomplishments both by the Unit and by individuals in it beggars my poor powers to describe. In many cases,- and of this I am very sure,- our successes have resulted, not only from military strategy, human logic, individual gallantry and bravery, and collective unity of effort, but something infinitely stronger than all these - the Grace of God. + +MET +You have unflinchingly the most exacting demands that have been made on you. You have at all times shown a courage and cheerfulness, a pri in yourselves, in your Unit, and in your country, and an unconquerable determination successfully to execute any task,- and you have done it time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from easy and I do not expect the balance of it to be any easier. We have made great strides along that path and I am completely confident that having overcome the obstacles you have, nothing, in fact can restrain you,- and the distance is vastly shorter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the record of your achievements is read, it will compare favourably with your predecessors. It will give you a rating with any Unit at any time and will most completely justify your faith and pride in yourselves and the hopes and expectations of relatives, friends and supporters at home. I consider you truly worthy successors to the "Fighting Tenth" 10th Bn. C.E.F. (the last War) the Unit which you perpetuate. You are nobly and heroically fulfilling the obligations of your service and the bursting pride which I feel in you will be shared by the country you represent. + +As far as the honour which was recently awarded me is concerned, I look upon that as physical evidence of the recognition of the magnificent performance you have consistently given, and as such, shall wear with the greatest pride. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the supporting arms and all branches of the service that have from time to time so ably assisted us in our tasks. Their help has been magnificent and we are deeply appreciative. + +My most sincere congratulations for all you have accomplished. We will continue with equal perseverance until the final successful culmination of our efforts. For that future time good luck to you all, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men and may God continue to grant us his support in the future as he has done in the past. + +"THE OLD MAN". + +## Page 255 + +THEM HE + +WROTE HOME + +EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lee, who formerly wrote the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of the Battalion at the present due to wounds received in battle. We understand his wounds have healed, but it is doubtful whether Jack will return. In the meantime at least an effort is being made to carry on in Jack's place. + +TO THE FOLKS AT HOME — Being as I am in France and am very busy digging slit trenches and other necessary actions, I haven't had much time to write. Every time I got ready to write we would have to move or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or Moaning Minnies. + +Thes Moaning Minniesare quite the thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of funny noises, but nothing quite like these Minnies. You hear them once and you never forget them. A fellow can't come right out and explain them, but the name just about fits them. I've been thinking of taking one back to the homestead for post war reasons. Then when the tax and bill collectors come around I can set it off and watch them dig in on some one else's quart. + +These Jerry's are quite the lads when it comes to 88's and Minnies, but get them alone and they aren't so hot. One day our A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travelling light he has a sten and mugs. He's looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl jumps into the trench and lets go a full mag, he's putting on the second one when four Square Heads came out with their hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the great P38s and almost sent them back when he found they didn't have any. However he put one of the Jerry's who could parley a little English in charge and sent them back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds on his way looking for a P38. + +I haven't been hearing from you much lately. But I guess that is on account of you not writing as often as you did + +when you used to write often. My girl friend has slipped too. Maybe it's because she is playing around with one of those big dough guys back there. Them maybe she got to hearing about me mixing it a little with some of the English femmes back in England. However you can let her know it was only casual stuff on my part, I can't help it if they insist on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy is too busy digging holes and looking for cider to bother with girl friends. You might cast a hint her way that I might be running a bit short on smokes. We only got a small issue from the good old Army, but the poor wee French girls can hardly get any. + +A lot of the fellowsare sort of lost because there aren't any pubs with good Beer like there was in England. Instead the people have their own private cider still in their homes.. Some of the cider is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather drink it than the water we got here. Some big nob has got the idea that lime kills germs, so they up and sling in shovels full. If it wasn't for the cider we would sure be in a bad way. I think there must be a lime issue in place of blanco these days. A couple of the boys were knocked out on the water and if it hadn't been for the cider bringing them round it's hard to say where he would be to-day. + +Remember me telling you about the Duke making stuff in his still and how the butler used to clean the sink with it ? Well they have some stuff over here with a fancy French name that makes the Duke's brew taste like rain water. Some of the boys were spiked their cider with it, but it soon had them spiked colder than a High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. said they would be O.K. when their stomach had relined. We used it in our lighters and it worked fine until it started eating the cases away. + +I had a letter from the butler the other day. He said the Duke would have written too only he lost his pen to the butler in a crap game. + +Well I must away to my hole, I hear some moaning. At first I thought it was one of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny alright. Your gift to humanity — +PTE TUMBLEWEED. + +## Page 256 + +Padre +Percy's +Paragraphe + +I am sitting with my back against a tree writing this to you. The tree is in an orchard, and it seems a long time since we had your first exprience in a French orchard. The word "orchard" awakens mixed impressions in me these days - sometimes an impression of peace and beauty for which the Normandy countryside is justly famed, and then at other times the word "orchard" brings to mind a picture of war's uglyness, of sacrifice, on - durance and the almost unbelievable courage of the men of our battalion. + +Before we came to France, you and I did a good deal of talking together and we often wondered just what "action" would be like, and how we would conduct yourselves "under fire." Well, now we know, and along with that knowledge, such names as Hill 67, St Andre-sur-Orne, May-sur-Orne, Tilly la Campagne, Fontenay la Marion, Roguancourt, Brettville-sur-Laize, Fontaine le Pin, Clair Tizon and many others will live vividly in our memories. + +Men, I cannot say very much to you this time. Experiences have been such that mere words simply do not express things any more. I only wish I could find the words to discribe in some way the honour I feel to merely be associated with The Calgary Highlanders. Do you remember how jokingly I used to refer to you as a mighty fine bunch of rooting, tooting, fighting men ? Well, men, I'm not joking anymore when I say that you are "soldiers" in the fullest and finest means of the word. + +I have said that the word "orchard" arouses mixed feeling in me. Well strangely enough the thought of you men - the + +"old men" who are left, the men who have left us for a time, the men who have crossed the great divide, and the new men who are with us - all of you- have distrubed my mind greatly - because I did not realize fully to what heights of self sacrifice and utter unselfishness ordinary men could rise. You have all learned how to pray, to pray hard in times of crisis and grave danger. May it never be forgotten, what we have done here. May we never forget what we have learned here. This is a place for prayer in hours of peace as well as in hours of strife and the secret in learning the truth lies in remembering that God can always be with us to guide and protect and straiten us- no matter were our path may lead us. + +When I was a small boy, my Dad used to say things to me that I could not understand. Lately I have found out the meanings. One of his saying was this- perhaps you have heard it before :- + +" Two men looked out from prison bars +One saw much, the other, stars." + +You know what that means, the way ahead may be hard - but Victory is sure, and no matter how terrible and hard the hour may be, there will always be a world of lovely things, of true and good things,- from the prison of a tortured world - we can see beyond the mud and filth of War to the stars of happiness that are shining for us all. + +May God strengthen and protect you, and may - GOD BLESS YOU - every one. + +PADRE PERCY + +## Page 257 + +Dots and Dashes + +HELLO EVERYBODY; + +The re der should be warned that what follows is the effert of a pinch hitter. McLusk the veteran vendor of Dots and Dashes is at persent in hospital in Blighty being made uncomfortable with white sheets and eating off tables etc. Mac. and the M.O. discovered that he(Mac) had a leg that needed attention so he was whisked off to England for treatment. He writes that he wishes he wend back with the platoon. This crack made some of the lads wonder if his only trouble was in his leg. Anyway we hope to see the Ole Bilter again soon . + +We would like to mention each of the boys of #1 Pl. who are no longer with us but as this cannot be done. But a big welcome awaits any of those who return We miss them all. To all the new men who have joined our ranks we say" welcome may your say be a long one" + +Speaking of new faces, it was wonderful to see the boys at the last bath parade rediscovering each other when they had stood under the shower for a while and lost two or three layers of Normandy mud. You should have seen some of the underwear Toh, Toh, Persil might have made it 97 shades whiter alright. + +Danny Williams played a big part in persuading a flock of super-men to throw in the towel. He blazed away at them with a sten untill he run out of ammo. and even then he looked so dangerous that the Bosche gave up. He says there were many more who took to their heels and headed for parts east. It was in this action that Sgt. Al. Palfonier was badly wounded Through "the treachery of a jerry who surrendered. + +Zip McMiesh says that no position can be considered properly consolidated till a good supply of cider(or something else on the same line) has been found on it. + +Bryant and Elliot are looking for a type of cable that will practically lay its self, be immune to shell fire, and will not wrap fondly around the tracks of a tank erncarrier that comes closer than fifty feet. It might be added that they haven't found one. Can anyone Help ? + +Promotions come quite and fast the days it would seem that the private life of no man is safe. + +Another way of dividing the time of day is into fly-time and mosquito-time. As Pete says" didyou (swat)ever sec so (swat) damm many in your( swat swat) life? These pests have it arranged so there is no break between shifts. + +There are rumors to the effect that Sgt. Fitz is shortly to become a father again, in fact if everything you hear is true - what a father. Best of luck to the Missus and yourself, Fitz. + +The boys are keeping a friendly but close eye on our Norville over since he claimed to have fallen out of a slit trench. He appears to be quite normal otherwise. + +If you can catch Danny Williams in a secluded spot sometime, he'll show you if coaxed why he thinks he is a pretty lucky guywhere a bit of shrapnel is concern. Just a little higher and- wow. + +There's been a great deal of newsworthy things happen in the platoon since we first tangled with Jerry, so much that it would take a book to tell it all. But as we have neither time space orability not to mention the premission needed from the censor, most of the reporting will have to be done at some later date. + +Hope to see you kicking around when it comes time for some more Dots and Dashes, and for now Cheerio + +CARTOONS + +The cartoons for this issue are by Pte. Adamson, N.F. of the "I" section. Cartoons are strickly done in spare time as Pte. Adamson hasn't missed a battle so far. Thanks for the excellent contribution Smidly. + +POEMS + +Author, Frank Mabie has favored us with the poems for this issue. We also owe Frank our thanks for his assistance with- "Then he wrote home" + +## Page 258 + +CANADIAN TROOPS TAKE TIME OUT FROM +BATTLE + +ACCORDING TO THE +PAPERS + +"BUT!" + +## Page 259 + +Calgary's First Victory Parade + +DIEPPE 3 Sept. 44 + +To-day the streets of Dieppe are jammed with cheering French civilians, this is their great day. + +After four years of german occupation they are free. Freed by many of the same men, who, just over two years ago paid their first visit to the cliff flanked beaches of Dieppe. This was a costly visit for the Second Canadian Division. + +To-day however we see a very different sight. The streets are lined with the friendly faces of the French population, with a colourful background of allied flags and streamers. + +As the troops marched by the saluting base to the stirring music of thirty pipers and twenty four drummers and the Canadian Infantry brass band, the salute was taken by Gen. Crerar, accompanied by the Div. Commander with several French officials. + +Vive la Canada was the favorite cry of the French people as the troops marched by with the smartness of thoroughly trained piece time soldiers. + +This was the Calgary's first Victory Parade although they have carved dozens. They don't like parades, but do them well, almost as well I think, if it is possible, as they fight. + +When +in Brighton +VISIT + +DOME +DANCING + +PIPES & DRUMS + +Hello folks, here we are again, its been a couple of months, since you have heard from us, although the Pipes & Drums has been quiet at times we have all been very busy, but from now on we hope to be playing as a band through the French towns. + +The Brother Angus (Zeke) Scott has grown himself a jet black mostash and with him not having any hair on his head he really looks like Zuskov these days. + +Now Pony Boy, Billy Burke, the Water Boy. His War Cry is, "This water is for drinking and not for washing." One of our new reinforcements was wondering if Burke was a RSM or what by the way he was hollering. + +Flash: Since Pipe Major Sutherland lost his silver mounted set of pipes all we can get out of him is a moan and a groan. Mush Scott said he could get more than that out of a pig if he were kicked in the right place. + +We understand the 51st Highland Div. is going to stage their annual Highland gathering in the near future which means a Piping Compition and also a Pipe Band Contest. P.M. Sutherland, Piper Adams and the Scott brothers have started to practise. We wish them plenty of luck when the big day comes. + +The members of the Band wish to congratulate Bob Cooke and Drummer Boy Bryant on their recent promotion to Cpl's. Good going boys keep up the good work, pretty soon we will be able to wet those strips in Berlin. + +Some of our boys have been admitted to hospital since we came to France. We all join in wishing them a quick recovery. + +Say Zeke what is this we hear about you leaving brother so fast when Hilter's problem childern were trying to make day into night with their flares. Good going Percy Williams keep on the running shoes. + +We are glad to welcome back to the Band Drummers Strong and Wasok, and Pipers Joe Auld and Alex Smart. Pipers Smart has been away from the Band for from a year now. + +Well folks we don't think it will be long till you hear the Strains of Highland Ladite down the streets of Calgary. Until them:- + +Yours Aye Pipers & Drummers. + +## Page 260 + +"A" Coy +7 9 & 7 + +LUCKY OLD SEVEN; + +For the boys of old seven that left England together, we join to salute the ones who wore,but are no longer with us, we hope some will return soon. + +At present everybody seems quite busy trying to get the new men up to the same high standard that the former seveners showed . + +There are alot of new faces in the platoon and these fellows are going to find it a large step to fill in the gap that has been left for them. Good luck fellows we feel that you are a top notch lot, and know you will be there with the goods when the going gets tough. + +In the N.C.O.s we find a lot of new faces as well the latest being Cpl. Franks who has just joined the battalion. we wish you all the best Cpl.as we know you have joined the best platoon in the unit. + +By the way when a new section leader is needed we feel quite sure that Bill Morris quite capable He certainly can lead the fellows out of behind Jerry lines ( especially at night). + +We congratulate Cpl Saddler and Pte. Elleraas on their promotions. +So long for now. + +8 PLATOON- THE BACK ROOM BOYS + +Howdy folks, this is good old 8 back again, or I should say what is left of the old originals, with some news of the Pl. + +We have quite a few new lads in the Pl. now, nice husky fellows, so there is no doubt as to wetherthey can take it or not,we know they can. + +We seem to be able to take care of ourselves as far as grub is concerned. One of the new lads Carpick by name used to batch back on his homestead in Canada. He makes a good i/c cook and he sure can sling her up. L/Cpl. Price takes a hand in the cooking , but he's not so hot at it. + +The fellas have been complaining about their stomacks acking so we have decided to leave the cooking to Carpick. No names mentioned as to what we cook, but I can assure you it is strickly nothing but the best . + +Cpl Christianson and L/Cpl Fyfe are off by themselvesso we don't see much of them. The only time we do see them is when they want something for nothing. + +Our Pl. Officer and Sgt. have gotten themselves shot up a bit, so now we have Sgt. McMechen acting Pl. Officer and Cpl Voth acting Pl. Sgt. They are doing a grand job. We shouldn't have to worry about the organization of our Pl. + +The Pl. sends best regards to all the boys who are in hospital. We hope they get well fast and get back with us again. We miss all the old faces and companions. + +News Flash From England - One of the boys got a letter from England it said that the civies in England and Canada don't like the troops getting their beer. We'd sure like to see some of it over here eh, fellas. + +Well this is 30 for nowbfolks. Back next time with some more gossip. + +THE GANG + +9 PLATOON - THE FIGHTING NINTH + +Yes dear readers, the old fighting ninth is right in there. Among the old contemtables are; Cpls. Fife, Oakes. and Barstow, L/Cpls. Fisher and McDonald , Ptes. Demerse Ireland and Cook. + +We have lost our Pl. Comdr. who is now our Coy Comdr. Congratulations Capt Morgan-Dean. + +We also wish to welcome our new Pl. Comdr. Lt. Casey, and Sgt. Moronek, along with all the new fellows who have joined us lately. We hope their stay will be a long and happy one. + +The spirit of our fallen goes no with us. We wish our wounded a speedy and complete recovery. + +ANY BEER, ANY TEA, +CONTACK THE NINTH. + +So Long till next issue. + +## Page 261 + +"B" Coy + +Bugle! + +"B" COY H.Q. + +Who ever "invented" Africa can keep it. This place is hot and dry enough for me. Yes by gum ( no relation to " any gum Chum?") even the"Rat and Dog" would do now, wouldn't it? That is for a little shade and comfort. + +We must leave that for the future. At present we are confronted with Hitler's V/6. He has taught these "Muskiters" fight-or tactics and if I ever saw a squadron fly in perfect formation it was the other night. Yes,they have it down to a "T". We learn from reliable sources, however, that counter measures have already been taken and that we shall maintain "mastery of the air." + +In line of personalities we know two who always come up and ask for more. Yes sir, what a spirit. To Major Lasher and C.S.M. Wilson all we can say is, "won't you hurry home!" + +This reporter has leared that to quench a thirst all you have to do is take two quick drinks of"Cordial Plus" and yourself for the rest of the day. This advice is taken from "Kiddy Pills Almanac" and any resemblance to incid-ents in real life is purely coincidental. + +On the same subject the two carrier inhabitants, namely Cannon and yours truly, found the treatment mentioned above very satisfactory. In fact it took off the helmets. The only trouble is it only comes around once a year. + +We must not forget our"Leaping Lena" battle scared as she is, she still carries on. She set the Army high-diving record last week. + +Watch next issue for more sensational news. We'll bring it to you from BERLIN. Au revoir et bon voyage + +JOY. + +11 PLATOON & DIRTY ELEVEN + +There has been several new faces appear in old "Dirty Eleven" lately, as well as a few old ones back after a bit of a rest. + +n "Dirty Eleven" of the English Downs are now known as"Fighting Eleven of Nor-mandy" and we aren't kidding. Some of our reinforcements are lads that were in the Kicka show. Welcome to Normandy boys keep up the good work. A few of the older members are sporting nice new strips these days good going lads. + +We are happy to welcome Major Lasher back from Canadia as Coy. Comdr. we hope he sticks around for the duration. + +Dirty Eleven has quite a habit of camping near " Ye Old Vine College". Some of this mountain dew has quite a kick to it. Even the Sgt. Major says it's good and who are we to argue with the Sgt. Major. + +Our "human dynomo" Sgt. Coc has collected another l box Shrapnel, but will be back some we hope. +Things Seen In The Platoon Area:- +Capt. Clarke, and Sgt Klenoka having an argument over who accounted for a certain snipper. +Joe Clarke, still carrying on under the added burden of three hooks. +The Sgt. Major, with a bottle in his hand and a gleam in his eye" just going for a walk." +Bill Evans, also a two hooker, digging a little deeper whenever " Minnie" starts screaming. +Bod Gubert, with a smile on his face and a bottle of beer in his hand. +Sgt. Brandon, dishing out stew. How does it feel to be a G.G. George. + +To all the gang who are getting over it, best of luck boys and hurry back. You'll find "Fighting Eleven" waiting for you, up the line. + +12 PLATOON NOTES. + +No 12 Platoon is not going to be left out of this altogether. We still carry on and in spite of many changes we are as solid as ever. + +A heart welcome to our new Pl. Comdr. Lt. Keller. We hope you enjoy your stay with us sir. + +To our old Cpls Picher and Wheeler we say hurry back we kind of miss you. + +It's still dusty as ever and the next brook we find, fold... + +The Chow is here so - SO LONG + +## Page 262 + +"D" Coy + +Discourse + +"D" COY H.Q. + +Coy 89, will do Antmette next show with plenty of confidence as our new C. S.M. Tracey will be leading us with his team of little skunks. Which he received in a crib game with our old pal Casinova A.S.Smith. + +Major Harrison says we would far rather tangle with the Nazis than the french"Wasps" any day. + +By all reports our good looking Sign. Galloway is having a tough time with the Major over his side-burns and beard. + +Piper Scott says Gen. De Gaulle isn't the only one who has kissed the French soil, he doing it pretty regular the other day himself. + +Brecker of the Sigs. has asked that we indent for a pack mule to help him get that wireless set of his around. + +Pte Kenny has been wearing a big smile since has been appointed Personel body guard to the Major. + +Cpl. Baresay says stripssarc as common as slit trenchs these days! + +We all welcome Pte George Kent back to the Regt. + +Lieut. John Harrison, of the A.S.H. was down to see his brother Major Harrison. Our Peeping Tom reports Major Harrison drinking a toast to his brother's getting his Captaincy. + +Ta, Ta, for now! our C.S.M. has just called us for his"Mother's Half Hour" + +16 PLATOON NOTES + +Here we are again with a few new men but the same old Pl. + +We welcome Lte Hayes to our Pl. and hope his stay is long and successful. + +It is rather a pleasant suprise to see Bro, Mo Neil and Geo. Kent around again. + +Being that the outfit is from the west all the boys are trying to get themselves a six gun, so they will look like cowboys. They haven't found many spurs yet. + +Fox holes and slit trenchs are known as homes away from home. The boys swear by them even if they do swear at them when digging. Speaking of fox holes on of the lads says when he gets back to Canada, if there's nothing better a fox hole will do for a start. That is if someone else digs the thing. + +Well folks thats all hope we have more for the next issue. + +17 PLATOON NOTES + +The old gang are getting few and far bewteen now, but we certainly welcome the new fellows they are a fine bunch. We sure don't have to tell them to dig a trench when we reach the objective. + +Well it is hard to believe but we have our old stand-by back with us again. He's doing as good a job of things as ever. He is ofcourse Sgt. Lynch, and we want to welcome him back. Hope he stays. + +So long from the hands of the Bar 17. + +18 PLATOON NOTES + +Here we are again latter with a few words from 18 Pl. + +Everything has been going along fairly well since we came across the water. + +The boys are enjoying themselves as best they can, taking things as they come. + +It seems that no matter how tough the battle may be the boys try to make a joke of it, after they come out. + +We had quite a laugh on Johnny, one of the boys in 7 section. He was making a brew of tea in a couple of tin cans. When for some reason ( guest what) he took of hurridly for his trench. The gent, in question managed to get himself all tangled up in hot tea cans and wire. He wasn't very popular for a while after spilling our tea. + +We have a great supply of F Wasps" over here. When you open a can of Jam it's about a 50/50 proposition to see who will get most. + +At this time I would like to welcome all the new lads to the Pl. They are to numerous to mention so, we just say "welcome" and hope you like your new surroundings. + +Well that is all till next time- Keep your chin strap down boys. + +## Page 263 + +"g" Session + +Notes + +This being our first notes since we have been in action they should be good. However I guess they have caught us flat again, and all we have time for will be hell'o and good bye. + +We've had a pretty rough time in spots and have been rather worried at times, but still we pulled through. There are a few faces that we will miss alot, but I guess we are gald it has started and the end looks a bit closer. + +I suppose everyone is the same since dis-embarkation. Our best friends are a shovel and pick. Many times I've kissed all four walls of my slit trench. They're a great institution. + +In spite of times it is the humourous things that are remembered the longer. + +Juniour Adamson will be able to scrounge many a drink off the bucks in the next war with his story. According to him he yelled at one Jerry to come out and fifteen of them came out of the mist with thier hands up! and him with his Sten gun jammed. One other story he will likely want to forget however is the time he shot the chickens. It could be called " Living off the country", or " Getting a Hen with a Sten! He shot both it's legs off and probably would have killed itmif he'd had four more Mags. + +Ernie Baker cooking the same chicken mistook a can off lime for flour and didn't improve it much. Bake by the way is something of a fatalist; but the rest of us believe that a six foot trench and lots of caution helps a lot. + +Vosko our driverhaving seen four germans piled put along the roadside asked if they were dead. Maybe they were sky and hiding thier faces. + +K 2 Commando (our Bde Sigs) are still going strong. They have taken a dislike to thier truck lately, and can usually be found by following a remote control cable from the truck to some bush. Fred lately has been acting very queer too. + +Runs around with a shovel even when we're not being shelled. Mumbles something as he was going past about 40 MPH concerning something he had ate. Wonder what could be wrong. + +Slip Flynn found himself in the embarrassing position of being unable to pull the pin of a grenade. Whereupon Rod Pullen remarked that he bet his mother was worrying about him. Flynn's reply was that she wasn't worrying half as much as he was. + +Sgt. Heard is still keeping us posted on the latest accomplishments of his daughter and is looking forward to being the proud father of seven or eight. + +Mr. Moore is still hpefully waiting to acquire a P38 but so far there hasn't been enough to go around. + +Well gang we close with a reminder to be careful, With all these lethal weapons lying around - supplied free gratis by Mr. MacKenzie King for our entertainment someone may get hurt. + +Here's hoping the next issue of the Glen we relax in a pub somewhere in England ( even if it is raining). All the best from the "I" Sec. + +J.R.M. + +NAAFI SALUTES THE CANADIANS + +WHO HAVE +PLAYED +SUCH A +BRILLIANT PART IN THE FIRST +PHASE OF THE LIBERATION OF +EUROPE. NOW NAAFI IS +READY FOR ITS BIGGEST +TASK - THAT OF +PROVIDING CANTEENS, REST +CENTRES AND CLUBS FOR THE +INVASION FORCES FIGHTING IN +FRANCE. + +NAVY, ARMY & AIR FORCE INSTITUTES +Puxley Towers, Claygate, Esher, Surrey + +## Page 264 + +ANJS JANK + +MUSSEL BLASTS + +ACTION! +Pioneer Notes + +HELLO AGAIN : I reckon we should start by giving the new members ofthe pl. a hearty welcome but as time and space doesn't permit we aren't going to list any names . So its just a ll Chaps step right in and fill the empty seats until the old timers return to the fold . + +Serious at the time but very amusing afterwards are the antics of various people beating all olympic records for a race to a slit trench . Not to mention the art of classical diving . The first picture of fine art was that of Ed Miller when he took a running dive for a trench that was already occupied by Pete Youyko. We did manage to get his head in but what amused me was that all the rest of his anatemony was sticking strait up in the air . Talk about an ostrich . + +Fairburn: didthe impossible the other night . He was at the end of six spaced carriers when " Moaning Minnie" or (the sobing sister)started to wind up , he took off and when the whole length of the carriers to a waiting trench , one bomb beat him the distance , that one bomb possibly helped him the remaining few yards , at any rate it was a great burst of speed . + +We would have liked to have notes from each detachment ; but just as we were getting set to get them out we had a sudden notion to decrease the German population . We'll have them ready for the next issue of the Glen . + +I wonder who the chap was who one day in rainy weather hit the bottom of a muddy trench with his pants still around his ankles ? And how people can move so fast when they are hobbled ? We get nurses everyday . + +Perry Cook claims the hundred yard dash is a cinch . He intends on taking the 220 also as he'll never slow down after the first hundred . So far we haven't heard of any man beating the 88 to the hole . But give us time , they say practice makes perfect . +Cheerio chaps We'll be back . + +The life we pursued in England for the past three years and nine months was suddenly changed completely - we landed in France . + +First of all it was hard to believe that we were "here" because there seemed so little change in conditions . In a sense it was just another scheme , then all at once we found ourselves in an entirely different world. A world that pulled no punches, where there were no white banned umpires ; where a shilling became ten francs and you couldn't spend it; where there were casualties and real ones ; where the "enemy" was no longer other Canadian units but the Jerry in person and above all , our pl. mates were being knocked out some for keeps. Yes we had entered the war . Though the pl. has stood up well in view of the facts. + +Peter Dick has written saying he would be back with us in a few days . Les Pocock also wrote saying he was healing well . and Duff Anderson expects to be back soon. The Pl. joins in wishing the wounded a quite recovery , and some day when the war is over we hope to have a reunion of the old gang . + +We welcome our new Pl. Comdr. Mr. McKinstry, who reminds us of Mr. O'Meara a great deal . + +We haven't heard from our former Pl. Comdr. Mr. Fry, to date but hope to hear from him soon, but above all we hope he will soon be well again . + +Jackie Martin is now in charge of a section, and is making a good job. Dick McCoobs is still going strong and is acting section leader. Geo. Bain hasn't been chasing the dogs for a long time but hopes they are finding dog tracks in Paris The two "Taxi" drivers Gerry Pearson and Booth are still plugging around with Gerry developing quite an elaborate handle-bar moustach . Franck Mason was presented with a P38 by a Jerry but someone clipped it on him. Del Galloway is back after a few days in hospital . Reg Burinsher hasn't missed a battle . So long everyone . + +## Page 265 + +4 PLT NOTES + +Pln HQ. + +Greetings and all the luck in the world to our old pal Cpl. Johnny Lonheim a quick recovery old boy where ever you are . + +Plt HQ. is wondering when we will be left H.Q.B. lock stock and barrel , some of us could stand it . + +Are there any D.N.Gs left loose who want a good rip snorting job ? We promise plenty of thrills and adventure following the old invincible "T" carrier . + +1 SEC + +We back L/Sgt Madson as the Champ pill eater of the Pl. (open to all comers) Mo's hit somewhere around the 200 mark and we still see him sitting by himself with his belt off , Johnny says it's tough when you would rather be in your slit trench . + +Sgt Milvain says " Take my Sgt. , take my ranch and cattle but for goodness sake leave my sevel & Cl c + +Wonder how Colbourn got into the tool box so fast the other night when we were mortared . + +2 SEC + +First of all, why aren't we L.F.B. for a change, our common battle cry is " more bigger and better L.O.B's " + +What with all the new faces within the section one has to be careful who he calls down , so, if there is an absence of the usual sarcastic remarks you will know the reason . + +So far we have been able to keep the recent promoted under control , our present task is to get them to assist in polishing the machines + +A question that is very pertinent among the boys is to the run issue that is supposed to turn up thin times , we could sure do with it on some occasions . + +Well thats all we have to offer for this time , just a gentle reminder that we are still kicking along with the best of the gang . + +3 SEC + +As we sit around brewing up a batch of Nabob coffee (we hope it brews O.K. ) we find we have a little time to scribble a few lines . + +First of all we want to welcome Pte Johnny Melville one of the old timers who had been wounded in our first action , and after a weeks rest got back just in time to go inagain , this time he came out O.K. + +Our Section leader Sgt. H. Baker is sure lucky we have been getting bread with our meals lately , he had a hard time eating hardtack due to the loss of four teeth from his upper plate which he lost in one of our actions . + +Congratulations to Cpl Pfleger on his promotion to L/Sgt and , to our platoon storeman Pte Pepewich to Cpl . + +We see a lot of new faces in the section these days, we welcome them all they look like a good bunch. + +If by the way any of the old timers read this issue of the Glen we wish them all a speedy recovery . + +So long till next time folks. +(The coffee was good ) + +4 SEC + +Leaving the Cider and Vine for a minute we take time to knock out a few notes to let you all know we are still winning. + +4 section after a bit of a knocking about is again in fighting trim and ready to go for another crack at the Jerry. + +We would like to welcome the new members and to say that if they are as good as the old timers they will be tops. + +The main topic of debate in the section seems to be which is harder on the moral S&M or those men eating Mosquitos. + +We wonder who said " Hey Blackwell call my section I've broken my tooth and Th. 3 shout ??? + +We have decided the main difference and France is that the N.C.O.s have no trouble getting the boys to dig in here . + +Thats all , we hope the next time we will write from Berlin . + +WHO TOOK MY CIDER ? + +## Page 266 + +"e" Coy +Classics + +"C" COY. H.Q. + +Well folks its been along time since we last wrote you, we're having SUCH a nice tour of France we nearly forgot about you folks back home. +Our trip has had its close moments but all trips always end happily. Speaking of "close" though Mark Bell now gets an "F" for speed, being the last one in the slit trench, there were three there ahead of him and the trench was only about a foot deep. Oh well, its a grand war but I think I'll sit the next one out . + +Can't think of anything else important to say except Pte McGregor wants to say Hell'o to Mom. +P.S.- Mork also shared part of the underside of his vehicle during a shelling with a wee rabbit. He claims the rabbit almost pushed him out, but was gald he wasn't the only one that was plenty afraid. +I'll close now we'll see you soon. + +13 PLATOON TAKES OUT AN 88 +In a recent engagement 13 Pl. was advancing along the left side of a certain road under sniper and 88 fire. This 88 was firing from a hedge now about 100 yards a head. The Pl. Comdr. ordered the Pl. ahead. L/Sgt.(now Sgt) Marshell's No 1 section spotted the gun on the right covering the road. They fired a few bursts from the Bren and the Jerry gun crew jumped out of their trenches to surrender. The Pl. retired to their positionswith their prisoners. +Suddenly up came some Jerry Half-Tracks with the intent of dragging away the gun. The Pl. again open up with rifle and Bren, the Half-Track crews had enough, they turned tail and fled. +To bad we didn't have an anti-tank weapon around, we could have helped Hilter get rid of a few of his pet vehicles. +Good show lucky 13. + +15 PLATOON NOTES + +We are gald to welcome Back in this Pl. J.O. Dutten as Pl. Comdr. He is one of the old members of the old "C" Coy having belonged to the unit ever since it was formed. +The boys are still takking about A/Cpl. Davies(with pay) spectacular rise from batman to Cpl. in a week. He is polishing up on discipline instead of buttons now a days. +There aren't many familiar faces in 15 Pl. now. Our crop of new Arrivals are doing very well. We Welcome these lads in fact we are really gald to see them. +In our midst we have an easterner a one Pte Gazliardi, sounds like a throat wash says Sgt. Crackett. Gazliardi beefed at first at being Shanghaied into a Western outfit but, seems to be getting used to our Yips and wild western ways since then. +Promotions? - Sure we've got millions of them. Congrats to Cpl. J Davies, L/Cpl p. Sattler, and L/Cpl. R. Harold. +Dombroski is the only men in existance ever known to out jump an 88 - result- one sprained ankle, " should have had straw on the bottom of that pit" says Dombroski . +"War may be alright for some folks" complains Cpl J.E. Bell, " but for my part I'd rather be in Canada where a Jerry is something you don't shoot with a rifle. +L/Cpl Allison came to our Pl. as a reinforcement and had his taste of battle. When asked what he thought of it Alex replied,"I'd sooner be at home listening to the news than out here making it; "Why them Fellers are plumb reckless." +Halt enough, some runner just breezed in with first hand information of some good Cogro) down the street. +Come to think of it fellows didn't the Sarg. say we had a little recce to do? Must away now. + +BYE FOR NOW + +FRANCE - A PLACE WHERE A GOOD CAN OPENER + +IS WORTH THOUSANDS. + +## Page 267 + +These +Canadians + +THEY BEAT THE SUPERMEN. +EXTRACT FROM DAILY EXPRESS, LONDON ENG. +By Alan Wood, Normandy, 1, Aug. 44. + +They fought unknown at the time. But now the censorship has released the names of some of these Canadian Regiments, mainly Scottish Canadians, who led the attack south of Caen. The names have been made known and honoured throughout Canada. I think they will be honoured in Britain too. These volunteers, every man of whom could have spent the war in Canada had he so chosen, had their home in Britain for three or four years before they came to France to fight and some to die. This is the ROLL OF HONOUR:- +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS +bean calsren ad of l nes lun 315bu nrs +THE ROYAL HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA lte bt +,nolt. +ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA ,tround +l tallb l ajs nj 0 .nold lo +ROYAL HAMILTON LIGHT INFANTRY .litnl , +.dtive of new nino add of lgtlired. +CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA .gv. borl. +. That l Din outbelon .dlien. +Of one of those regiments I have already told the story -The Battalion Of Heroes. Soldiers of another regiment fought forward to ground which was their objective, and held there, though the enemy had every advantage. They went forward in the face of fire from a 100 guns. They threw themselves against a crack division of the German Army,"Nazi Supermen". The Canadians do not call themselves "Supermen". They are tough. But their's was not always the courage of men who knew no fear, but the courage of men who overcame it. +I think of the soldier who said how scared he was, but who swore, and held on. I think of the Capt. who told me-" The Major was the real hero of the piece. If I had been in command then I would have gone up in the air, and if I hadn't gone too far up in the air, I would have tried to withdraw, but he walked coolly out in the open getting things sorted out after we had been hit, and then he went forward again?. + +If you ask the Major he will tell you what a grand job the Capt. did. +I think especially of the ambulance drivers, the signallers, the men carrying ammunition, and all the others who went backwards and forwards along the shelled and mortared roads bowteen our foremost positions and these just behind. The strain and terror of battle showed more and more on the faces of some of these men as they came back. One or two seemed at times almost to have reached the breaking point. But they would rest a little, nerve themselves afresh, then go back into the battle again. +A fewshort weeks ago most of these Canadians had never seen action. Many were young, many were inexperienced. +They had losses. They did not gain much ground. But to-day they are seasoned veterans who have mauled Hitler's strongest troops. They are ready to fight again. And in all this they are more than conqueors. + +·dugnt esin waet . . . . . +Scout Pl. Recce + +-Ltn1. +As a new comer to the Pl. the writer is somewhat impressed with the calibre of men he finds. Sgt. Sutherland and Potts, two emminent members of the Pl. are still in heated argument over the forethorntds marriage of Sutherland and some onto part of Scottland. +Pte Noonan is happy now since there is someone else shorter than he in the Pl. +The new members of the Pl. were somewhat worried by the unorthodox methods used by older members in clearing of houses. Sgt. Sutherland walks into a house, kicks a pile of straw and bang, a Jerry yells, .oooph. another Jerry to our credit. Frenchy the man with the mustache is quite arrogant since his whiskers are the smartest. +Pullen who claims to be the good shot of the unit, takes a shot at a Jerry at about one hundred yards, and knocks the Hun down. On closer scrutiny it was discovered that the slug hit the Jerry in the toe. Still he claims to be a good shot. +During the last few days the boys have been feeding rather well . The type of food is a military secret,but, those dainty morsels sure didn't come from the old cook wagon. See you later. + +## Page 268 + +SUPPORT +COY +SUPPORT + +COY. H.Q. NOTES + +Well folks its been a long time since you heard from Support Coy. H.Q., and many changes have taken place since then . + +The first change is our losing an old freind WELL KNOWN TO US ALL, V.O. Bowen, C.S.M. , who is now R.S.M. congratulations Mr. Bowen , and be sure not to get lost with that Ammo. truck. + +We welcome another of our old Pl. Sgts to Coy H.Q. who has now taken over the position of C.S.M. , he is ofcourse D.F. (Doug.) Wolf , congratulations to you Sgt. Major , we all hope you have a long stay with us . ( "But take it from me folks don't mention snaps to him"). + +Our old freind Pte. McKenzie , who is our very efficient clerk , has been running around in circles trying to keep his nominal rolls up to date , keep up the good work Mr.,we are all proud of you, and bet your mother would to if she could see you now . + +We have an other new comer to Coy HQ. Pte Robinson , to whom we wish a hearty welcome , how is the east RobBy ? Robby is our new runner . + +We have lost our old Coy Commander Capt. B.W. Mc Queen who has been promoted to Major and taken over another Coy. congratulations Sir. We are all very sorry to hear that you have been wounded and wish you recovery in great speed ,so you can be back with the unit soon . + +Then we welcome our new Coy. Commander Capt. M. Tonnent, who has already spent some time with us , and hope he sticks around for some time to come . + +From all reports our new O.C. is doing a grand job if you have any doubt ask Army Armstrong or Perry Cook , the very best of luck and good hunting Sir. + +We also lost Pte Brinson one of our drivers for a short time , he has gone Coase Firo on us to get a well earned rest . + +Pte. E.J. Fox, has taken over Brinson's duties , we welcome Eddy and hope his stay with us is a pleasant one . + +Then we still have our t rusty cooks Nobby Clarke, Fog DeBow and Joe Felco who are doing a good job of feeding the boys between diving for a slit trench and boating off dive bombing attacks from formations of over sized bees . + +Jack Derom our C.Q.M.S. is keeping the Coy's battle equipment up to sniff.. with the assistance of our new storeman Don Kennedy, who has taken over in the absence of Dreamy who was wounded some time ago , we hope to see you around again soon there Dreamy . + +Our old freind Piper Angus Scott who has turned cook on us has only one kick , he says there isn't enough beer and no Pubswhich is strickly bad , better luck when we get to Paris Brother . + +Last but not least we find Pte(Bill) Payne has taken on the task of keep the Coy. HQ. truck between the ditchs , don't forget Mac, in the back Bill . + +That will be all for this time folks watch for us next Issue Folks. + +By W.G.P. + +MORTAR NOTES FROM A SHELL HOLE + +Well here we are back from the front for a few days-we hope . + +So far the platoon has made a good showing and we are quite sure Jerry knows there is at least on Mortar Platoon in this Canadian Army . + +We have serveral new members , and at the same time miss a few who figure England is a darn good spot to be right now including Ptes Gover and Bannon , we hope to have Sgts (Geoff) Guys and (Andy) Anderson back with us soon . + +Morgan and Anderson do not feel in a class of their own now as we have several other hairless ones around now , the latest of whom is our friend (Willie) Wilderman. + +Can you imagine a guy becoming fighting mad because some one stole his shovel ? just try and steel one in our Pl. , it's really amazing what a war will do ,knowing these fellows like I do . + +Cons. to Mr Kerfoot on attaining his Captaincy,a 48 in Paris Sir? oui oui. + +## Page 269 + +transport + +Nuts & Bolts + +Well folks just a few points of interest from to the Mechanical side of the unit. + +During the past few years you have read of us winning the Base Shield for transport. While we were in England this may have seemed like a waste of time, for a trained soldier to spend part of his period of training tightening up nuts and bolts on his vehicle. This however was not time wasted but, time saved over here in France. The unit landed in France over two months ago with it's full complement of vehicles, to date, no vehicle has been beyond our repair, except those knocked out by enemy action. This not only speaks well for the drivers, but for the unit fitters as well. They have done extra good work, being on duty at all hours of the day and night. + +Since arriving in France we have had several newdrivers, replacing those who have been wounded or have left for other reasons. To the new drivers let me say, you are filling the shoes of men who did a good job as drivers and soldiers. Who took pride in their vehicles, so don't let those boys down. To those who are wounded we are still carrying on, and hope for your speedy return. + +The Boy Drivers are used as ambulances when the unit is in action. They run from the front line back to the unit Base. There is no secrete about the fact that in many cases lives have been saved through the quick action of medical Orderlies and drivers. Who risked their lives that others might get medical care. These orderly and drivers worked unlimited hours, and all they asked for was a cup of tea now and then to keep them awake. + +We must not forget the Coy. carrier drivers who also did a grand job taking up meals, water, and ammunition to the troops at the front. + +Cpl Harvey Carter was up and around the other morning before breakfast, and without being asked why he was up so early, he said, I had to get up as the rain raining wot? + +Sgt. Moon hearing the remark said I remember Harvey saying something about having to get, a short time later I missed him. Any witnesses Harvey? + +While stopped in a french orchard Driver Johnnie Gray was found under an apple tree studying his French book, what's up Johnnie. + +The Blackpool Kids Burns and Raycroft are leading a pretty quiet life these days, but cheer up boys you will soon be in Paris. + +Congratulation to driver Bod Porteous on becoming a proud father. + +Well folks this is all for now, but we hope to have more for the next issue of the WLEN. + +And as one driver to the other was heard to say," I'd better get this cleaned up before Capt. Gordon sees it? + +Sincerest wishes from the boys in the transport to the folk back home. + +THE WRENCH + +F.J. PARSONS + +* PRINTERS * + +STAR +BEERS +GOOD + +## Page 270 + +MAKE By F.N.M. +and +MEND + +There's more stuff on my tunic +Than I ever dreamed there could be, +Instead of making a soldier - +They're making a tailor of me . + +From sewing hooks and patchs on , +I've used up miles of thread - +One cannot see my tunic +For colors blue and red . + +A hook there is for conduct . +(Aye for undetected crime)- +And three little reds and a white one +For doing this stretch of mine . + +There's a label for our division , +Plus unit titles too +And of course my medal ribbon +For the trials which I've come through. + +Now onward with my stitching , +Forward ! and quick march ! +Next time , we'll join the C.W.A.C's. +And sew not half as much . + +ARE YOU STILL SCARED OF THOSE +DAMNED BEES!" + +## Page 271 + +EDUCATION IN + +THE FIELD + +TO THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED :- + +You have now taken an active part in the conflict on the continent. You now have many hours of waiting. Why not put this time to good use? The Educational Assistant in your unit has a supply of correspondence courses on hand. These courses come in a small pocket size volumes, which can easily be carried in the pocket or small pack. + +The enemy is now fighting a loosing battle. He is fighting in his own country. How long will he continue this war ? The courses mentioned are free to servicemen but would cost a civilian a good deal of money. Take advantage of opportunity open to you, NOW. + +ASK ABOUT YOUR COURSE TO-DAY + +CANADIAN + +LEGION + +WAR SERVICES INC. + +SHERRY'S + +DANCING TWICE DAILY + +3PM + +7PM + +REDUCTION TO FORCES + +BOBBY & CO. + +FOR GIFTS + +OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SUITABLE FOR WIVES OR FRIENDS + +EASTBOURNE + +136 - 138, TERMINUS ROAD - TEL. 3320 + +CAFE + +TEA GARDEN + +RIFLE RANGE + +AMUSMENT + +HALL + +HIGHSTREET + +ALDERSHOT + +ALSO + +LENNARD'S CAFE + +36 STATION ROAD ALDERSHOT + +## Page 272 + +10 GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH. +MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44 + +Copy 10 + +VOL 2 NO 6 + +Allied Troops Reported +At Brussels + +FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND : : ARMOURED COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. + +ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE BRITISH TRUST AND AREBREPORTED TO HAVE FREED MONS. + +GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD STILL OPERATING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ. + +CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT-FLANK ABBEVILLE. + +AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYONS. + +THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUSSARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGT. + +ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIFIED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN ITALY BEFORE THEM. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FINLAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS MORNING. + +RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS. + +A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS YUGOSLAVIA. + +PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVIO IN THE PHILIPPINES. War Diaries +Ser ................ 192 +Appx ............... 10 + +GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. + +## Page 273 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "B" ECH +FRIDAY 8 SEPT 44 + +VOL 2 NO 8 + +BELGIUM - IN BELGIUM BRITISH TANKS HAVE REACHED THE ALBERT CANNAL. + +GERMN TROOPS HAVE BEEN RUSHED FROM HOLL- AND TO DEFEND THIS LINE AND HAVE BLOWN UP ALL THE BRIGDES. + +ON THE RIGHT OF THE BRITISH THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY HAS LIBERATED SEDA AND HAS GOT HALF WAY FROM NAMUR TO LIEGE ALONG THE ROAD TO AACHEM AREA. + +FRANCE - AMERICAN 3RD ARMY HAS NOW FORGED TWO CROSSINGS OVER THE MOSELLE AND HAVE GOT TANKS ACROSS THE RIVER BETWEEN NANCY AND METZ. + +BACK IN THE PAS DE CALAIS CANADIAN TROOPS ARE CLOSING IN ON BOULOGNE AND CALAIS IN SPITE OF TORRENTIAL RAINS. + +IN CENTRAL FRANCE AMERICAN TANK COLUMNS ARE CHASING THE GERMANS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE BELFORE GAP. + +FIELD MARSHELL MONTGOMERY VISITED BRUSSELS YESTERDAY AND WAS GIVEN A TREMENDOUS WELCOME. + +ITALY - IN ITLAY 8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN FIERCE AND CONFUSED + +FIGHTING AROUND RIMINI. SOME POSITIONS HAVE CHANGED HANDS THREE AND FOUR TIMES. + +RUSSIAN - ALLIED LAND SEA AND AIR FORCES HAVE LAUCHED AN ALL OUT ATTACK CO-ORDINATED WITH MARSHALL TITO'S FORCES. + +MARSHALL TITO HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IN THE FRIST 6 DAYS ALL THE MAIN RAILWAYS HAVE BEEN CUT. + +HIS TROOPS ARE EXPECTED TO LINK UP WITH THE RUSSIANS FROM RUMANIA. + +THE RUMANIAN NEWS AGENTCY HAS ANNOUNCED THAT RUMANIA CONSIDERS HERSELF AT WAR WITH HUNGARY. + +SOFIA RADIO LAST NIGHT CONFIRMED THAT BULGARIA HAD BROKEN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY. + +PACIFIC - IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC THE ALLIES HAVE GAINED COMPLETE MASTERY IN THE AIR OVER THE MOLLUCAS. THE GROUP OF ISLANDS BEWTEEN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINES. + +GENERAL - IT IS OFFICALLY ANNOUNCED THAT 8000 FLYING BOMBS WERE DIRECTED AT LONDON IN THE PAST 80 DAYS. + +## Page 274 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "B" ECH + +SUNDAY 17 SEPT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 1 + +CANADA - MR CHURCHILL AND PRESID-ENT ROOSEVELT IN A JOINT STATEMENT AFTER THEIR QUEBEC CONFERNCE SAYS THAT DECISIONS HAVE BEEN REACHED ON THE ACT-ION NECESSARY TO DEFEAT THE JAPANESE. + +MR CHURCHILL TOLD REPORTER THAT BRITIAN WAS DETERMIND TO TAKE HER SHARE IN THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC. + +GERMANY - AMERICAN FORCES ARE 12 MILES INSIDE GERMANY NEAR AACHEN. + +THEY ARE THROUGH THE SIEGFREED LINE HERE AND HAVE PENITRATED INTO IT AT THREE OTHER POINTS. + +THE GERMANS ARE RESISTING STRONGLY AND THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING HARD TO HOLD THE BRITISH FORCES WHO HAVE ESTABLISHED 3 BRIGDEHEADS ACROSS THE CANNAL LINE BETWEEN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND. + +THERE IS HEAVY FIGHTING IN EAST FRANCE NEAR METZ AND BELFORT. + +ON THE CHANNEL COAST CANADIAN FORCES HAVE TAKEN MORE GROUND. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIAN AND POLISH FORCES HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND NORTH OF THE WARSAW SUBURB OF PRAGA BUT THE GERMANS ARE RESISTING STRONGLY. + +RUSSIAN SPEARHEADS HAVE REACHED YUGOSLAVIA AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND THEIR FORCES HAVE PASSED THROUGH SOFIS THE CAPITAL OF BULGARIA. + +ITALY - IN ITALY 8TH ARMY TROOPS NOW HAVE A FIRM BRIDGEHEAD OVER THE LAST RIVER BARRIER BEFORE RINIMI. + +5TH TROOPS ARE MEETING STIFF RESISTANCES NEAR THE GOTHIC LINE NORTH OF FLORENCE. + +PACIFIC - IN THE PACIFIC AMERICAN TROOPS WHO LANDED ON PALAU ISLAND EAST OF THE PHILIPPINES HAVE CAPTURED THE MAIN AIRFIELD AFTER BITTER FIGHTING. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ON THE HALMAHERA ISLANDS TO THE SOUTH ARE BIULDING UP A STRONG BASE AGAINST LITTLE OPPOSITION. + +BURMA - BRITISH TROOPS INVADING BURMA FROM THE WEST HAVE REACHED THE CHINDWIN RIVER. + +GENERAL - BRITISH BOMBERS LAST NIGHT ATTACKED AIRFIELDS IN HOLLAN D AND GERMANY. + +BRITISHDESTROYERS HAVE SUNK 5 GERMAN SUPPLY SHIPS NORTH OF CRETE. + +## Page 275 + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +THURSDAY 21 SEPT. 44 + +VOL 3 NO 1 + +HOLLAND - BRITISH TANK FORCES WERE LAST REPORTED FIGHTING FIERCELY IN NIJMEGEN FOR A VITAL BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE. + +OTHERS HAVE SWEPT ROUND THE TOWN AND REACHED THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVER A MILES OR TWO FROM THE GERMAN FRONTIER. + +WE HAVE BEATEN OFF MORE ATTACKS ON THE CORRIDOR BETWEEN EINDHOVEN AND NEJMEGEN AND HAVE WIDEN IT IN SOME PLACES TO NEAR/LY 20 MILES. + +ALLIED AIRBOURNE FORCES ARE FIGHTING NEAR ARNHEM NORTH EAST OF NIJMEGEN. + +ALLIED AIRCRAFT FLEW MORE SUPPLIES INTO HOLLAND YESTERDAY IN SPITE OF BAD WEATHER. + +GERMANY - THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY IS PUSHING STEADILY THROUGH THE SIEGFRIED LINE DEFENCES AND WERE LAST REPORTED 10 MILES EAST OF AACHEN. + +FRANCE - IN EASTERN FRANCE ENEMY RESISTANCE HAS SLACKENED . + +CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CLEARED THE ENEMY FROM BOULOGNE AND ARE CLOSING IN ON CALAIS AND DUNKIRK. + +R.A.F. HEAVIES YESTERDAY HIT ENEMY POSITIONS IN CALAIS. + +POLISH FORCES HAVE REACHED THE MONTH OF THE SCHELDE ON A 6 MILE FRONT. + +ORGANISED RESISTANCE ENDED IN BREST YESTERDAY. 4000 PRISONERS WERE TAKEN IN THE AREA. + +IN ALL GEN. EISENHOWER'S 5 ARMIES HAVE TAKEN MORE THAN 457,000 PRISONERS SINCE "D" DAY. + +ITALY - IN ITLAY AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE DRIVEN DEEP INTO THE GOTHIC LINE ON A 6 MILES FRONT AND ARE NEARLY HALF WAY TO BOLOGNA. + +RUSSIA - THE RUSSIANS ARE NOW ATTACKING ON A 300 MILES FRONT IN THE BALTIC AREA. + +THEY HAVE CLEARED THE GERNAMS FROM THE WHOLE WESTERN SIDE OF LAKE PEIPUS AND MOST OF THE COUNTRY BETWEEN THE LAKE AND GULF OF RIGA. + +RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED BUDAPEST AND R.A.F. AND AMERICAN HEAVIES FROM ITALY HAVE BOMBED VARIOUS RAIL TARGETS IN HUNGARY. +PACIFIC - CARRIER BOURNE AIRCRAFT HIT A BIG RAIL CENTRE IN SUMATRA ON MONDAY. + +## Page 276 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +SUNDAY 24 SEPT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 3 + +HOLLAND - THOUSANDS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN GLIDER BOURNE TROOPS TOGETHER WITH SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN LANDED TO REIN- FORCE BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS IN THEIR DRIVE TO RELIEVE THE AIRBOURNE FORCES WHO HAVE BEEN FIGHTING IN THE ARNHEM AREA FOR ALMOST A WEEK NOW. + +THEY WERE LANDED IN SPITE OF STRONG GROUND DEFENCES, BRITISH AND AMERICAN FIGHTERS SUPPORTED THE OPERATION . + +OUR TROOPS THRUSTING NORTH FROM NIJMEGEN HAVE LINKED WITH THE BRITISH AIRBOURNE FORCES SOUTH OF THE RIVER IN THE ARNHEM AREA AND AFEW POLISH PATROLS FROM NORTH OF THE RIVER ARE (REPORTED TO BE IN TOUCH WITH THEM. + +R.A.F. TYPHOONS HAVE SMASHED A STRONG GERMAN TANK: ATTACK AGAINST OUR SUPPLY CORRIDOR. + +AT ONE TIME THE GERMANS HAD CUT RIGHT THROUGH IT. + +GERMANY - AMERICAN TROOPS ADVANCING FORM AACHEN HAVE CAPTURED STOLBERG. + +R.A.F. BOMBERS FROM BRITAIN ATTACK TARGETS IN GERMANY LAST NIGHT IN STRENGTH. + +RUSSIA - ON THE BALTIC FRONT THE + +RUSSIANS HAVE PUSHED ACROSS ESTONIA TO THE GULF OF RIGA. + +THEY HAVE TAKEN THE IMPORTANT EVACUTION PORT OF PERNAU + +OTHER FORCES HAVE CLOSED IN ON RIGA FROM THE EAST. + +SOVIET AIRCRAFT HAVE SENT 11 GERMAN SUPPLY SHIPS TO THE BOTTOM. + +FINLAND - THE FINNS ARE ATTACKING THE GERMANS LEFT IN NORTH FINLAND. + +SWEDEN - SWEDEN HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE HER EASTERN AND SOUTHERN PORTS TO GERMAN SHIPS AS FROM TUESDAY AT MIDNIGHT. + +ITALY - IN ITALY ALLIED BOMBERS HAVE ATTACKED AND FIRED THE GERMAN CRIUSER TARANTO IN THE NAVAL BASE OF SPEZIA. + +5TH ARMY TROOPS ARE WITHIN 25 MILES OF THE BASE. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE AT THE THRESH HOLD OF A PASS LEADING TO BOLONNA. + +THE TOWN IS THEATENED FROM THE EAST BY 8TH ARMY TROOPS FROM THE ADREATIC. + +## Page 277 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT " " ECH + +MONDAY 25 SEPT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 4 + +THE BRITISH SECOND ARMY HAS DRIVEN A NARROW CORRIDOR THROUGH FROM NIJMEGEN TO OUR AIRBOURNE TROOPS ACROSS THE RIVER SUPPLIES ARE GOING THROUGH AND PARA TROOPS ARE GOING ACROSS AS REINFORCEMENTS. + +BACK AT EINDHOVEN THE CORRIDOR IS 20 MILES WIDE. + +GERMANY - BRITISH TROOPS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE ENTERED GERMANY NEAR NIJMEGEN THESE ARE THE FIRST BRITISH TROOPS TO FIGHT ON GERMAN SOIL. + +BELGIUM - THE CANADIANS IN BELGIUM ARE ATTACKING ON A 30 MILE FRONT AND HAVE ADVANCED UP TO 10 MILES BEYOND THE ESSCO CANNAL. + +THEY ALSO HOLD A BRIDGE-HEAD OVER THE NEXT CANNAL TO THE NORTH. + +RUSSIA - THE RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET HAS CAPTURED BALTISKI - THE ESTONIAN NAVAL BASE AND ESCAPE PORT FOR THE TRAPPED GERMANS. + +THE RUSSIANS ARE CLEARING OUT ESTONIA AND CLOSING IN ON THE ESCAPE CORRIDOR TO RIGA AND ON RIGA ITSELF. + +RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT HAVE SUNK 5 MORE GERMAN TRANSPORTS. + +ITALY - IN ITALY ALLIED TROOPS ARE THROUGH THE GOTHIC LINE EXCEPT IN THE WESTERN END. + +THE 5TH ARMY IS WITHIN 15 MILES OF BOLOGNA ALSO THREATEN BY THE 8TH ARMY FROM THE EAST. + +OUR TROOPS PUSHING ON BEYOND RINIMI AND ARE OVER THE RIVER MARECKIA ON A BROAD FRONT. + +HUNDERDS OF ALLIED AIRCRAFT FROM ITALY YESTERDAY ATTACKED PORTS AND AIRFIELDS IN GREECE TO SPEED UP THE GERMAN PULL OUT OF THE COUNTRY. + +THE CRUISER TARANTO BOMBED IN SPEZIA HARBOUR BEFORE THE GERMANS COULD SINK IT TO BLOCK THE HARBOUR IS NOW PARTLY SUBMERGED. + +BURMA - IN BURMA THE 5TH INDIAN DIVISION IS WITHIN A FEW MILES OF TIBIT. + +ALLIED TROOPS ARE NEARLY 50 MILES DOWN THE RAIL WAY TO MAGAUNG + +AMERICAN AIRCRAFT HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED JAPANESE SHIPPING IN MANILA BAY IN THE PHILIPPINES. +A HEAVY FORCE OF R.A.F. BOMBERS ATTACKED INDUSTRIAL TARGETS NEAR BOCKUN SATURDAY. + +## Page 278 + +GLEN + +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH +FRIDAY 28 SEPT. 44 + +VOL 3 NO 6 + +HOLLAND - BRITISH TROOPS OF THE 1ST AIR BORNE DIVISIONHAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE NORTH BANK OF THE LEK NEAR ARNHEM. + +WE HAD ABOUT 8000 SKY MEN IN THE AREA. + +ABOUT 2000 OF THEM WERE ABLE TO WITH-DRAW THROUGH THE GERMAN LINES WITH SOME 2ND ARMY MEN AND POLISH SKY TROOPS WHO HAD GOTTEN ACROSS THE RIVER. + +ABOUT 1200 WOUNDED BRITISH PARA TROOPS WERE LEFT BEHIND IN THE CARE OF OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE R.A.M.C. + +THE WITHDRAWAL BEGAN MONDAY NIGHT AND WAS COMPLETED YESTERDAY MORNING. + +CORRESPONDENTS DISCRIBETHE 9 DAY STAND AS AN EPIC OF ENDURANCE AND BRAVERY THAT CAN BE RIVALED BY FEW IN BRITISH ARMY ANNALS. + +WITHOUT THIS OPERATION WE COULD NEVER HAVE CAPTURED THE VITAL NIJMEGEN BRIDGE. + +TO THE EAST OF THE CORRIDOR GENERAL DEMPSEY'S FORCES ARE STEADILY PUSHING THE GERMENS BACK TOWARD THE GERMAN FRONTIER. + +FRANCE - CANADIAN TROOPS WERE LAST REPORTED TO BE JUST HALF A MILE FROM THE CALAIS HARBOUR. + +R.A.F. HEAVIES HAVE GIVEN THE GERMAN DEFENCES ANOTHER POUNDING. + +RUSSIA - ACCORDING TO ENEMY REPORTS THE RUSSIANS HAVE LAUNCHED AN ATTACK ON HUNGRY AND ARE ALREADY FIGHTING INSIDE THE COUNTRY IN SEVERAL PLACES. + +SEA BORNE AND AIR BORNE TROOPS OF LAND FORCES ADRIATIC ARE OPERATING ON A WIDE FRONT IN ALBAINIA AND ON THE ISLANDS OF YUGOSLAVIA. + +ITALY - ALLIED ARMIES IN ITLAY HAVE MADE GOOD PROGRESS AGAINST STIFF RESIST-ANCE. + +PACIFIC - AIR CRAFT FROM AUSTRAILIA HAVE ATTACKED JAPANESE POSITIONS IN BATAVIA IN A RECCE. PATROL OF OVER 3000 MILES. + +GENERAL - OVER 1100 AMERICAN HEAVIES HAVE ATTACKED KEY POINTS IN WEST GERMANY YESTERDAY AND WITH ESCORT DESTROYED 41 ENEMY PLANES, AMERICANS LOST 49. + +## Page 279 + +IN ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +FRIDAY 29 SEPT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 7 + +GLEN + +FRANCE - THELATEST NEWS FROM THE WESTERN FRONT ISTHAT CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CLOSED IN ON CALAIS AFTER TAKING THE CIDIDEL NEAR THE OLD PORT. + +HOLLAND - THE BRITISH 2ND ARMY HAS HAS BROADENED THE SAILIENT ACROSS HOLLAND BY A ADVANCING NORTH OF NIJMEGEN. + +ITALY - BOTH ALLIED ARMIES IN ITALY HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND IN SPITE OF STIFF RESISTANCE. + +RUSSIA - THE RUSSIANS HAVE CLEANED THE WEST COAST OF ESTONIA AND HAVE KEPT UP THEIR DRIVE TOWARDS RIGA. + +GERMANY - MORE THAN 1000 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS HIT FACTORIES IN CENTRAL GERMANY, 26 GERMAN PLANES WERE SHOT DOWN AMERICAN LOSSES WERE 49 BOMBERS AND 12 FIGHTERS. + +GENERAL EISNHOVER HAS ISSUED HIS FIRST PROCLAMATION TO THE GERMAN PEOPLE. HE TOLD THEM THAT THE ALLIED ARMIES WERE COMING AS CONQUERORS BUT NOT AS OPPRESSERS AND WILL WIPE OUT NAZISM AND GERMAN MILITARISM. + +AMERICAN CARRIER PLANES HAVE SUNK OR DAMAGED 65 MORE JAPANESE SHIPS IN THE CENTRAL PHILIPPINES. + +GENERAL - MR CHURCHILL SAID IN HIS WAR REPORT TO THE COMMONS THAT THERE WERE BETWEEN 2 AND 3 MILLION ALLIED TROOPS ACROSS THE CHANNEL 40% OF WHICH ARE BRITISH. + +ENEMY LOSSES ARE 400,000 KILLED OR WOUNDED AND NEARLY HALF A MILLION PRISONERS ON THE WESTERN FRONT. + +BRITISH LOSSES WERE UPWARDS OF 90,000 AND UNITED STATES LOSSES ARE 140,000 + +ABOUT HALF THE DIVISIONS IN ITALY ARE MADE UP OF TROOPS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM. + +THE PRIME MINISTER PAYED HIGH TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES PRODUCING POWER AND ORGANISING SKILL. + +THE RUSSIANS ARE STILL HOLDING AND BEAT-ING FAR LARGER ENEMY FORCES THAN WE IN THE WESTERN FRONT + +THE CAMPAGNE IN BURMA UNDER ADMIRAL MONTBATTEN IS THE LARGEST AND MOST IM-PORTANT LAND FIGHTING THAT HAS YET EVER TAKEN PLACE AGAINST THE JAPANESE. + +A LARGE PART OF THE BRITISH FLEET IS NOW IN THE INDIAN OCEAN READY FOR MAJOR OPERATIONS AGAINST THE JAPANESE. + +## Page 280 + +GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH + +SATURDAY 30 SEPT 44 + +VOL 3 NO 8 + +HOLLAND -- BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS HAVE BEATEN OFF SEVERAL COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST THEIR SALIENT IN HOLLAND. + +R.A.F. FIGHTER PILOTS OVER THE BATTLE AREA YESTERDAY SHOT DOWN 31 GERMAN PLANES FOR THE LOSS OF 4. + +MAJOR GENERAL URKUHART WHO LED THE SKY TROOPS IN THE ARNHEM AREA FLEW BACK TO BRITTAN YESTERDAY. + +FLIED MARSHALL MONTGOMERY SAID IN A MESSAGE TO HIM " YOU DID NOT FAIL AND ALL GOES WELL ELSEWHERE!" + +FRANCE - IN THE MOSELLE VALLEY AMERICAN 3RD ARMY GUNNERS HAVE BROKEN UP GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS. + +82 GERMAN TANKS WERE REPORTED KNOCKED OUT IN THE PAST 24 HOURS. + +CANADIANS HAVE CAPTURED THE ENEMY CROSS CHANNEL GUNS AT CAP GRIS NEZ. + +AT CALAIS AN ARMISTICE HAS BEEN GRANTED THE GERMAN COMMANDER FROM NOON YESTERDAY TILL NOON TO-DAY TO ALLOW CIVILIANS TO BE REMOVED. + +ITALY - 8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE KEPT UP THEIR GENERAL ADVANCE IN SPITE OF SAVAGE COUNTER ATTACKS. + +NORTH OF THE RUBICON AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE TAKEN THREE HEIGHTS OVER LOOKING THE ROAD TO BOLOGNA. + +RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE KILLED MORE THAN 30,000 GERMANS AND TAKEN OVER 15,000 PRISONERS IN 10 DAYS FIGHTING IN ESTONIA. + +EXCEPT FOR 2 ISLANDS ESTONIA HAS BEEN CLEARED OF THE ENEMY. + +PACIFIC - AMERICAN MARINES HAVE TAKEN 2 MORE ISLANDS IN THE PAPAU GROUP. + +IT IS ESTIMATED THAT NEARLY 10,000 JAPANESE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE PAPAU OPERATIONS. + +GENERAL - THE ENEMY LAUNCHED FLYING BOMBS AGAINST SOUTHERN ENGLAND DURING THE NIGHT. + +IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY MR. EDEN REAFIRMED THE POLICY OF UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER. HE ALSO DISCLOSED THE FACT THAT GERMANY WAS ALREADY MAKING PLANS FOR THE NEXT WAR. HIMMLER IS TRAINING GROUPS OF FANATICAL NAZIS FOR ALLIED OCCUPATION. + +## Page 281 + +CONFIDENTIAL +21(9) 3-0 +GS 2 Cdn Inf Div +24 Sep 44 + +- Identification and Handling of Allied Agents +- Dutch Resistance Gps +- Persons who have informed on members of Allied Forces *Order 11* + +1 Att hereto instrs ref the m/n subjects. This +infm will be passed to all personnel concerned. + +2 Where ref is made to higher fmns; viz, Corps +and Army, the infm required will be forwarded through +this HQ. + +*ASCArchbold Capt.* + +96 (C M Drury) Lt-Col +GS - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +HSCA/AGH +DRLS/HAND + +Time of Signature..1.5.4..hrs + +DISTRIBUTION:- +List 'D' + +less - serials 9, 10 and 11. + +War Diaries +1 9 2 +Saur.......... 11.......... +Appx.......... SEP 1944 + +## Page 282 + +Identification and Handling of Allied Agents + +1 A considerable number of people are presenting themselves +to fwd fmns claiming to be allied agents. Many more will be +encountered. + +2 We have many agents in the present theatres of ops and +these who claim to be our agents probably are. Unfortunately, +it is NOT possible either to vet these people at div level, or +to provide machinery for passing them all back immediately. + +3 When anyone claiming to be an allied agent comes fwd, the +following steps will be taken:- + + (a) He should be asked to furnish the fmn int staff with + his credentials as an agent (i.e., code name or number, + cover, real name, etc.). + + (b) These particulars will be sent to GSI(b) 2 Cdn Corps + immediately. + + (c) The agent should be asked to give his infm to the fmn + staff, and to remain at his domicile until contacted + by Brit authorities. This will be done as quickly as + possible. + + (d) As soon as the agent's bona fides can be est, infm to + that effect will be sent to the int staff of the fmn + concerned. Until then, the infm should be considered + as ordinary civ infm and its value judged in that lt. + +Dutch Resistance Gps + +1 Members of Dutch Resistance Organizations are being issued +with orange coloured armbands bearing the word "ORANGE" in black +letters. This infm will be passed to fwd tps. + +2 At the same time tps will be reminded:- + + (a) That issue of armbands is NOT complete so there may be + genuine resistance men without armbands. + + (b) Being in possession of an armband is NOT proof of good + faith though it is some evidence. + +3 Before being fully relied on or emp in confidential work, +wearers of arm bands should be vetted through local resources. + +Persons who have infm on members of Allied Forces. + +1 During German occupation many cases occurred of Allied +soldiers or airmen in hiding being infm on to the Germans by +local inhabitants. + +2 These informers are themselves now being denounced to +by FFI or local authorities who naturally expect us to take +action against these people. + +3 The proper action is for the unit which receives such a +denunciation to take full particulars of the case and to submit +them through normal channels to Army. + +4 If local authorities do NOT wish to take action on the case +themselves they can be assured that arrangements will be made for +the case to be dealt with in due course. + +## Page 283 + +S E G R E T +2 - 3-1 +HO 2 Cdn Inf Div +2 Sep 44 + +#2 + +I See + +Appy 12 + +MEMORIAL SERVICE - 3 Sep 44 +Cdn Cemetery, DIEPPE, MR 221650 + +1 On the occasion of the entry of 2 Cdn Inf Div into DIEPPE, a Memorial Service will be held on 3 Sep 44 at the Cdn Cemetery located at the MR as m/n. Prot service from 1115 - 1145 hrs. RC service from 1200 - 1230 hrs. + +2 Only personnel who were actually engaged in the DIEPPE op in Aug 42 will attend the Memorial Service due to the restricted space available, but COs of inf ons and fd regts are invited to attend, together with offr reps of any Arm or Service who have a personal interest in the DIEPPE Ops, i.e. offrs whose brothers, or close relatives were engaged, or had very close friends in the op. + +3 All personnel attending Memorial Service will RV at the Cemetery by 1045 under unit arrangements. No tpt will be permitted on the rd leading to the cemetery from the main DIEPPE - TOTES rd. All tps and spectators will be in posn by 1105 hrs and NO MOV in and about the cemetery will be permitted after that hr. + +4 An accn plan for both Prot and RC services has been agreed upon, and personnel attending will be directed to the appropriate area under the direction of the SL "A". Route Control and cemetery detail will be the responsibility of 2 Cdn Pro Coy. The Camp Comd 2 Cdn Inf Div will be responsible for the decoration of graves with fresh flowers and for the gen appearance of the cemetery itself. + +5 (a) 4 Cdn Inf Bde will detail an offr and WO to act as OIC and SM for the Prot Service. + +(b) 6 Cdn Inf Bde will detail an offr and WO to act as OIC and SM for the RC Service. + +6 During the Prot Service, RC personnel will remain in the area allotted. On completion of the Prot Service, Prot personnel will march out and disperse, clearing the area immediately. RC personnel will then form up in their allocated areas for the RC Service. It is IMPORTANT that the area be cleared and re-occupied within the 15 minutes allotted. + +7 On completion of the RC Service, no tps or civs will leave the area until DVs have departed. + +Mildens Mja. +(L A Deniel)Lt Col +AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +War Diaries +Ser 192 +Appy 12 +SEP1944 + +sdrls +/d + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +Comd 2 Cdn Corps +DA & QMG 2 Cdn Corps +A Rear 2 Cdn Corps (2 copies) +Film & Photo Unit. + +## Page 284 + +S E C R E T +21/5-3-1 +BC 2 Cdn Inf Div +2 Sep 44 + +13 + +MARCH PAST OF 2 CDN INF DIV, +DIEPPE - 3 Sep 44 + +Opfor 13 + +1 To commemorate the occasion of the return of 2 Cdn Inf Div to DIEPPE, Divisional fmns/units will march past on 3 Sep 44. + +2 Reviewing Stand will be on the Rue Claude Groulard, opposite the bandstand in the Square Carnod. The Army Comd is to be present (with other DVs) and is to take the salute. + +3 Order of March - As at Appx "A". Units will form up in assembly area and will march in coln of sixes, with CO of inf bn or equivalent 2 paces in front of leading rank. All other offrs will be in sixes in front or in rear of ORs in bn coln. Spacing between bns or regts will be 6 paces. Spacing between Bdes will be 12 paces. On passing the Reviewing Stand, COs will give the order "Eyes Left" and will salute - all other offrs will conform to the eyes left order and will NOT salute. + +4 Bands - Massed pipe bands and brass band will be positioned at the saluting base. Brass band will play General Salute on arrival of the Armd Comd at 1430 hrs. Bands will play for March Past as shown at Appx "A". + +5 Assembly - Tps will assemble along TOTES - DIEPPE rd, facing North with head of coln at rd junc 225673, in the order detailed at Appx "A". Sl "Q" HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div will arrange for marking of unit assembly areas. All tps will be in assembly positions and ready to move off at 1400 hrs. + +6 Tpt - Unit tpt may be used to move tps to unit assembly posns. One way traffic only will be permitted on the circuit rd junc 238626 - St Aubin-sur-Scie - rd junc 225651. On reaching the debussing posns (unit assembly posns), tpt will halt on extreme right of road, to permit other tpt to pass. Simultaneous unit debussing will take place on right side of vehs, and vehs will immediately move off. + +7 After debussing, unit vehs will proceed North to Rue Claude Groulard, and East to Boulevard Marechal Joffre and thence South to areas allotted for embussing on completion of March Past. + +8 Parade will move off under t arrangements, from rd junc 225673 at 1430 hrs. It is important that close coln be maintained throughout the parade to leave no gaps between fmns/units and that spacing at para 3 be rigidly observed. + +9 After passing saluting base, coln will proceed along Boulevard Marechal Joffre and Rue Thiers, thence along Arques-la Bataille road to unit re-embussing areas. There will be NO halts on the dispersal route until arrival at embussing points so that following tps will not be held up or halted in their March Past the Reviewing Stand. + +10 Pro - Will mark parade route and will est necessary traffic and personnel control. They will liaise with civ authorities to ensure that civ spectators are properly positioned and controlled. + +11 RCE - Will construct Reviewing Stand and will rope off necessary enclosures as detailed. + +War. No. +Ser 92 +13 + +......./2 + +## Page 285 + +- 2 - + +12 Dress - Battle Dress with skeleton web, steel helmets (without cam nets) and personal weapons to be carried. Within units, uniformity must be maintained. Weapons should be grouped so that personnel carrying rifles will march together, sten guns together, and bren guns together. Rifles will be carried at the slope. Sten guns will be slung on the left shoulder buttupwards. Brens will be carried at the trail in the left hand. Offrs will wear web belts and pistols. + +John Mildens Meys +(L A Deziel)Lt Col. +AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +sdrls +/d + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +Comd 2 Cdn Corps +DA & QMG - 2 Cdn Corps +A Rear 2 Cdn Corps (2 copies) +Film & Photo Unit + +## Page 286 + +S E C R E T + +Appx 'A' to +2D/5-3-1 +2 Sep 44 + +ORDER OF MARCH + +1 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) 400 ) + ) +2 4 Cdn Inf Bde 1,000 ) + ) +3 5 Cdn Inf Bde 1,000 ) Massed pipes + ) +4 6 Cdn Inf Bde 1,000 ) + ) +5 Tor Scot (MG) 500 ) + ) +6 HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div 100 ) + ) +7 RCA 2,500 ) + ) +8 RCE 700 ) Brass band + ) +9 RCAMC 700 ) + ) +10 2 Cdn Inf Div Sigs 200 ) + 8,100 + +## Page 287 + +Looberghe +Roulers +Thielt +Ghent +Poelcappelle +Rooseberghe +Borsbeck +Boom +Overmere + +appx 14 + +Sep 16-17-18 +Special appx to War Diary + +Advance Party +Lieut Col D.G. MacLauchlan +and +Lieut W.L. Moore. IO. + +War Diaries +Ser 192 +14 +SEP 1944 + +## Page 288 + +Appendix to War Dear + +France + +France and Belgium +Sep 16 - 17 - 18 1944 +Enroute from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +Lieut Col. D.F. MacLauchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore (I.O.) +Also two static days in Bornbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q. + +At 1345 hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Lieut Col D.F. MacLauchlan and the I.O. travelled to 5 C.I.B. main HQ at Looberghe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they met Lieut Col Frank Hulshell and his 2O. of the R.H.C. and Lieut Col Julien Bibeau and his 2O. of the Regiment de Mais. +At 1400 hrs Major Slater, B.M. of 5 C.I.B. gave this party the offcial route from Looberghe to Antwerp. Lieut Col D.F. MacL. and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to meet Brigadier A.J. Caegils at 5 C.I.B. Tac H.Q. at Bornbeek 7893. by 1800 hrs. +Around 1415 hrs the advance party headed by Lieut Col D.F. MacL started on the long trip of approximately 130 miles in length. The C.O. drove his own jeep because of one priien reason. This driver on many occasions has caused extra prey hairs to sprout free and all for no good reason. The drivers sense of balance and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was with a sigh of relief that the I.O. rode along with the C.O. driving and not the scatter brain driver, who had, on many occasions in the past nearly driven the I.O. crazy. One thing is certain at this juncture. There will very shortly be a new "sunray" jeep driver. +We passed through beautiful country enroute and upon passing into Belgium, at Roosberghe, the party were stopped because of a flat tire on Lieut Col D.F. MacL. jeep. During this short caternae we partook of a borcious cold beer and a relief of feelings. +We followed "Dump" route until we reached Oost Capells when our route changed to "Diamonds" and then to "Hearts". The route was very well marked throughout and map reading presented little difficulty until a little later, which will be explained as the diary progresses. +*(Deleted) Such very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ighant, were passed through during the trip and many spots of Canadian historical interest were seen as we unfortunately had to speed by, due to the time limits. We saw Canadian and British cemeteries and memorials, and German 1914-18 fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle 6468 was noticeably well kept and certainly a joy to behold in the extraordinary brilliance of bright fresh flowers.) +Another bright spot during the trip was the presence of 3 Lane cement highways. As a matter of fact the roads were + +## Page 289 + +exceptionally fin and we whisked along at a fair speed. We suddenly had a feeling that although the speedometer was continually registering 40 m.p.h., that because of the distance we had travelled and the time it had taken, the speedometer could not be registering correctly. At this point a direct question was asked the driver who was sitting in the back of the jeep and he replied - No Sir! The speedometer is 5 m.p.h. slow. One can quite enjoy no how "slow" the air became, because we had set 1800 hrs as our time of arrival in Ghent, when we could stop and refresh ourselves and have a bit of food, and because of the inaccuracy of the speedometer, we would be late in arriving there. Probably one consolation is, that all these things are sent to try us and there is no question they do try our patience at times. C'est la guerre. + +Belgium appeared a much more beautiful country than France in every way. The roads, houses, gardens and people themselves show no signs of the ravages of war and certainly not wanting, nor destitute in any sense of the words. The most noticeable thing probably is the beauty and meticulous appearance of the Belgian women and girls. There is no question now why the dashing has a stiff neck - and again no question why we lost our way several times. One simply cannot read a map and examine the beauty of the trip at the same time. + +At Broom 6482 south of Antwerp we stared in utter amazement at a railway crossing. We were actually stopped because the railway gates were closed, - because a train was passing! We had previously been surprised along the route by the sight of street cars, but now, a train before our eyes, adding to our already formed opinion of the lack of suffering in Belgium, compared to France, and this almost became too much for us. + +Lieut Col Dt. Mac L really pulled a fast one - at OVERENNE 3473. At this point we were attempting to pass an exceptionally long 2nd Div convoy, before which was an Artillery Convoy. Canadian Provost Corps was controlling the column and saw us dodging in and out of the openings as they occurred. The provost evidently were attempting to keep the column together and seeing our small group had annoyed the seething mass of convoy vehicles, immediately signalled Lt.Col. Lt. Mac L on - and at a signalled speed up, pace we passed vehicle after vehicle and ahead of the column under provost guidance. The C.O. kept right behind the m/c and never asked any questions. He profited by many minutes in saved time. + +South of Antwerp we passed the 4th Bde enroute to their area in northern Antwerp and here the 20 got hurriedly into a jackpot of trouble. With the C.O. stepping along at a fair rate of speed and the 20 attempting to read a map and call turns in time, a complete mess was caused. After taking a + +## Page 290 + +3 + +a Belgian fare th direction to Bor ek, we were started th correct rout. This person spoke very fair English and his directions to the main arteries were later proven quite correct. + +Lieut Col Dt. Mac L had promised to meet Brigadier Megill at Tac HQ 5C1B at 1800 hrs and when we arrived it was 1840. Naturally the C.O. was very perturbed by the I.O. map reading but this was all paid by the way when the Brigadier told the C.O. that "there wasn't any hurry anyway." Then and then the question of map reading lessons took the background because Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and the balance of the party motored into Antwerp proper and then attempted to find a good restaurant. This was accomplished only after Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lt Col J. Pebine had freed loose their respective I.O.s from the clutches of a very beautiful Belgian blonde who insisted in keeping them a drink. When the proper restaurant was located the advance party remained seated unto filled by a large steak and chips and a bottle of wine. Lieut Col. Frank Butcher was the mathematician who figured out the cost of the bill and rates of exchange between French Francs and Belgian Francs. This by the way was no mean feat of financial wizardism. + +We returned to Borsbeek around 2200hrs and then to bed, a little tired perhaps, but happy, as is possible under conditions. + +Sunday Sept 17 1944 + +Next morning, after the I.O. had untied a few knots from his backbone, caused by sleeping on the board floor, we were heated to a Bde breakfast and prepared for the days' work. + +The three C.O.s made recces of the areas the Battalions will take over and when satisfied as to the possibilities of their respective areas, returned to Bde HQ. Upon arriving back they were jolted by the news that the battalions will not arrive today as per arrangements, but sometime tomorrow morning. + +Brigadier W.J. Megill decided at once to return to main HQ 5C1B at Hooberge and return the next day. D Col Dt. Mac L was placed temporarily in command as Acting Brigadier. + +As there was nothing for any of the advance party to do for the ensuing few hours, Antwerp became our "Large for toint"! The Belgian female species was even more beautijus than thought at first, and the hours were spent making friends and generally relaxing our tense muscles. + +Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lieut Col Charles Lalmiman of 18 Field Ambulance had an enviable time at the home of some Belgian people and thoroughly were versed in the past and present conditions and feelings of the Belgian people. + +## Page 291 + +4 + +Their stories of their experiences during this time brought many laughs and envious sighs. + +During the evening, it rained and the night became very dark and dreary. The advance party returned home in dribs and drabs from many directions, around 2 300 hrs and once again, so to bed. + +Monday Sept 18 1944 + +This morning, we awakened, bright and early, feeling very rested after our relaxation from military duties. + +Around 1100 hrs Brigadier Megill arrived back from Loobergh and in a very distressed mood. They had lost their way two or three times returning here and to complete this already sad state of affairs, the Brigadier' bedroll had bounced off the top of the staff car and cold not be found when the road was traversed back on the route used. + +Lt Col D4. has Lauchlan left, arrived 1130 hrs to go to the 11 Field ambulance and thence on to dinner at Corps. Brigadier Megill joined with McRoberts Commandant of the White Brigade. + +Around 1200 hrs our battalion recce party under Capt Mart Runnard arrived and proceeded at once to have dinner. After dinner they recce'd the Bn area around Wommelghem and then having completed this job, grabbed a few moments rest. + +Lt Col D4. Earl returned around 1500 hrs and was surprised to find his new Bn HQ activated in the Wommelghem Brewery. + +The Bn arrived in Wommelghem at 1800 hrs, a weary, tired bunch of lads. + +And so, the Advance Party, for once had a small holiday instead of excersion's work. We are all very happy to have preceeded the men and to have had a few hours to ourselves. + +We claim - a job well done! diff --git a/check_db.py b/check_db.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ef5595 --- /dev/null +++ b/check_db.py @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +import sys +sys.path.insert(0, 'GoogleDocumentOCR') +from db import get_conn + +conn = get_conn() +cur = conn.cursor() + +cur.execute(""" + SELECT nationality, corpus, chunk_type, COUNT(*) + FROM document_chunks + GROUP BY nationality, corpus, chunk_type + ORDER BY nationality, corpus, chunk_type +""") +print(f"{'Nationality':<12} {'Corpus':<26} {'Type':<14} {'Count':>6}") +print("-" * 64) +for nat, corpus, ctype, count in cur.fetchall(): + print(f"{nat:<12} {corpus:<26} {ctype:<14} {count:>6}") + +cur.execute("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM document_chunks") +print(f"\nTOTAL: {cur.fetchone()[0]} chunks") + +cur.close() +conn.close() + diff --git a/fix_viewer.py b/fix_viewer.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b7d4e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fix_viewer.py @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +import subprocess, os + +# Re-extract JS with correct encoding and apply all fixes +result = subprocess.run(['git', 'show', 'c663627:p44-ocr-viewer.js'], capture_output=True, cwd=os.path.dirname(__file__)) +content = result.stdout.decode('utf-8') + +# Fix paths: ./Inputs/ -> ../Inputs/ +content = content.replace('./Inputs/', '../Inputs/') + +# Fix server data file paths to include viewer/data/ prefix +content = content.replace("const SERVER_FLAGS_FILE = 'flags-'", "const SERVER_FLAGS_FILE = 'viewer/data/flags-'") +content = content.replace("const SERVER_PASS2_FLAGS_FILE = 'pass2_flags-'", "const SERVER_PASS2_FLAGS_FILE = 'viewer/data/pass2_flags-'") +content = content.replace("const SERVER_CORRECTIONS_FILE = 'corrections-'", "const SERVER_CORRECTIONS_FILE = 'viewer/data/corrections-'") + +# Add cache-buster to MD fetch +content = content.replace( + 'fetch(REAL_TEXT_PATH).then', + "fetch(REAL_TEXT_PATH + '?v=' + Date.now()).then" +) + +# Add saveCurrentPage guard (prevent saving pages outside loaded MD range) +old_guard = ( + 'function saveCurrentPage() {\n' + ' const pageNum = parseInt(textEditor.dataset.page, 10);\n' + ' if (!pageNum) return;' +) +new_guard = ( + 'function saveCurrentPage() {\n' + ' const pageNum = parseInt(textEditor.dataset.page, 10);\n' + ' if (!pageNum) return;\n' + ' if (!state.ocrPages[pageNum]) return; // do not save pages outside loaded MD range' +) +content = content.replace(old_guard, new_guard) + +out_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'viewer', 'p44-ocr-viewer.js') +with open(out_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8', newline='\n') as f: + f.write(content) + +print(f'Done. Lines: {content.count(chr(10))}') +print('Paths check:') +for line in content.splitlines(): + if 'pdfPath' in line or 'textPath' in line or 'SERVER_FLAGS_FILE' in line or 'SERVER_CORRECTIONS' in line or 'ocrPages[pageNum]' in line or 'Date.now' in line: + print(' ', line.strip()) + diff --git a/launch_viewer.py b/launch_viewer.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..489327c --- /dev/null +++ b/launch_viewer.py @@ -0,0 +1,152 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +P44 OCR Viewer launcher. +Starts a local HTTP server at port 5044 and opens the viewer in the default browser. +Run from any directory; the server root is always the project folder (this file's location). +If port 5044 is already in use (server already running), just opens the browser tab. +""" +import http.server +import webbrowser +import threading +import socket +import os +import sys +import json +from urllib.parse import urlparse, parse_qs + +PORT = 5044 +ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)) +DATA_DIR = os.path.join(ROOT, 'viewer', 'data') + + +class QuietHandler(http.server.SimpleHTTPRequestHandler): + """Serve files from ROOT, suppress request logs, disable browser caching.""" + def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs): + super().__init__(*args, directory=ROOT, **kwargs) + + def log_message(self, fmt, *args): + pass # silence per-request noise + + def end_headers(self): + self.send_header('Cache-Control', 'no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate') + self.send_header('Pragma', 'no-cache') + self.send_header('Expires', '0') + super().end_headers() + + def do_POST(self): + """Handle POST /save-flags, /save-pass2-flags, /save-corrections, /clear-all-data. + All endpoints accept an optional ?diary=ID query param to use per-diary files. + """ + parsed = urlparse(self.path) + qs = parse_qs(parsed.query) + diary = qs.get('diary', ['unknown'])[0] + # Sanitize: only allow alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores + diary = ''.join(c for c in diary if c.isalnum() or c in '-_') + if not diary: + diary = 'unknown' + + length = int(self.headers.get('Content-Length', 0)) + body = self.rfile.read(length) + try: + data = json.loads(body) + except json.JSONDecodeError: + self.send_response(400); self.end_headers() + return + + if parsed.path == '/save-flags': + os.makedirs(DATA_DIR, exist_ok=True) + dest = os.path.join(DATA_DIR, 'flags-' + diary + '.json') + with open(dest, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f: + json.dump(data, f, indent=2) + self.send_response(200) + self.send_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') + self.end_headers() + self.wfile.write(b'{"ok":true}') + + elif parsed.path == '/save-corrections': + os.makedirs(DATA_DIR, exist_ok=True) + dest = os.path.join(DATA_DIR, 'corrections-' + diary + '.json') + existing = {} + if os.path.exists(dest): + try: + with open(dest, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f: + existing = json.load(f) + except Exception: + pass + page = str(data.get('page', '')) + correction = data.get('correction') + if correction: + existing[page] = correction + else: + existing.pop(page, None) + with open(dest, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f: + json.dump(existing, f, indent=2) + self.send_response(200) + self.send_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') + self.end_headers() + self.wfile.write(b'{"ok":true}') + + elif parsed.path == '/save-pass2-flags': + os.makedirs(DATA_DIR, exist_ok=True) + dest = os.path.join(DATA_DIR, 'pass2_flags-' + diary + '.json') + try: + with open(dest, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f: + json.dump(data, f, indent=2) + except Exception: + self.send_response(500); self.end_headers() + return + self.send_response(200) + self.send_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') + self.end_headers() + self.wfile.write(b'{"ok":true}') + + elif parsed.path == '/clear-all-data': + for prefix in ['flags-', 'corrections-', 'pass2_flags-']: + fpath = os.path.join(DATA_DIR, prefix + diary + '.json') + if os.path.exists(fpath): + try: + os.remove(fpath) + except Exception: + pass + self.send_response(200) + self.send_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') + self.end_headers() + self.wfile.write(b'{"ok":true}') + + else: + self.send_response(404); self.end_headers() + + +def port_in_use(port): + with socket.socket(socket.AF_INET, socket.SOCK_STREAM) as s: + return s.connect_ex(('localhost', port)) == 0 + + +def start_server(): + server = http.server.HTTPServer(('localhost', PORT), QuietHandler) + server.serve_forever() + + +if __name__ == '__main__': + url = 'http://localhost:{}/viewer/p44-landing.html'.format(PORT) + + if port_in_use(PORT): + print('\n P44 OCR Viewer (server already running)') + print(' URL: {}\n'.format(url)) + webbrowser.open(url) + else: + t = threading.Thread(target=start_server, daemon=True) + t.start() + print('\n P44 OCR Viewer') + print(' Serving : {}'.format(ROOT)) + print(' URL : {}\n'.format(url)) + webbrowser.open(url) + + print('Press Enter (or Ctrl-C) to stop the server.\n') + try: + input() + except KeyboardInterrupt: + pass + print('Server stopped.') + sys.exit(0) + diff --git a/notes/pilot-pipeline-tasklist.md b/notes/pilot-pipeline-tasklist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f455f5a --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/pilot-pipeline-tasklist.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +1. Pilot scope: 5 CIB + 4 battalions, Sept–Oct 44 (~10–12 PDFs) +2. Write 30–50 evaluation questions and answer them by hand from the source documents — this is your ground truth +3. omOCR the pilot corpus +4. Human-verify the OCR — full review on this set, since it's also benchmark data +5. Design the inventory schema (page-range based, with document-level granularity where pages are uniform) +6. Build the inventory using LLM-assisted prompts, refined against your hand-built inventories of CH/5CIB/BW Sept 44 +7. Design and test chunking strategy — chunk size, metadata attachment, special handling for tables/orders +8. RAG-chunk and embed +9. Run evaluation questions against the system, score, iterate +10. Once accuracy targets are hit on the pilot, scale to the full 1,200-doc corpus with automated OCR + inventory + chunking, with human spot-checks rather than full verification \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-accuracy.md b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-accuracy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c246958 --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-accuracy.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +Line 15 - Talks about Basingstoke, which I assume is where the Calgary highlanders were based in England before they went to France. This is a detail that I would expect to be in the report, and it is not. The report should be grounded in the diary, and this is a detail that is in the diary but not in the report. This is a miss, and it should be included in the report to give a sense of where the soldiers were before they went to France. +line 15 - it says the co who know his officers by their first names. Is this in the war diaries or an assumption? +line 17 - great detail about the first world war actions of the 10th battalion +line 19 - seems accurate to the war diary. It talks about GR Crockett recommended for the victoria cross,but I know crockett did not get the VC. Be careful to word it so that it is clear that he was recommended but did not receive it. +line 27 - unless we are showing these position on the map, giving grid references in the report is not helpful to the family. It is more important to give a sense of where they were in relation to known places (e.g. "the town of X" or "the river Y") rather than giving grid references that the family will not understand. If we are showing these positions on the map, then it is fine to include the grid references, but if not, then it is better to omit them from the report. +line 48 - spot checked. seems accurate to the war diary +Line 50 - spot checked. seems accurate to the war diary. +Line 52 - spot checked. seems accurate to the war diary. +Line 55 - spot checked. seems accurate to the war diary. +Line 61 - spot checked. seems accurate to the war diary. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-customer.md b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-customer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d721c95 --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-customer.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +Did I learn what my grandfather lived through, in a way I'll remember? + +I think the average person will get a good sense of where their grandfather was, and roughly wha they are doing. I do think that the because the war diary is very officer centric, and based around the command post and tactical headquarters, it is hard to get a sense of what the average private would have experienced. The report does a good job of trying to include the human texture of the experience, but it is still very much focused on the operational events and the perspective of the officers. I think that is a limitation of the source material, and it is something we will have to be mindful of as we produce these reports. We may want to consider supplementing the war diary with other sources that give a more ground level perspective, such as letters, diaries, or oral histories from soldiers who were there. That would help us to give a more well rounded picture of what the average soldier experienced during those battles. + +Are there moments here I'll quote to my family at Christmas? + +I think there are some sections people would want to share, but again very officer centric. + +Did the report respect my intelligence, or did it talk down to me / over my head? + +The report is written in a way that is accessible to a general audience, but it does not talk down to the reader. It assumes a certain level of knowledge about the war and the battles, but it also explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I think it strikes a good balance between being informative and being engaging, without being condescending or overly simplistic. + +What do I now want to ask, that the report didn't answer? + +More on what the average soldier experienced, and what the fighting was like from their perspective. I would also want to know more about the specific actions that Bill was involved in, if we can find that out. I would also want to know more about the human texture of the experience, such as what the rations were like, what the billets were like, what the weather was like, and what the civilian encounters were like. Those are the things that really bring the experience to life for me, and I think they would be important for other people as well. + +Would I pay for this? If yes, roughly what? + +I would pay for this, but how much I dont know. I think $20 at a minimum. If there was more depth to what it was like for an average soldier it would be worth more. As well, if we could include photos and maps, and see where Bill was day by day, and where the most important events happened, that would add a lot of value. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-operational.md b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-operational.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..53625ca --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-operational.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +Is this actually a mappable event? (Some movements/billets aren't really points; some are.) +Most of it is very mappable. Especially if we map the events to the units location ie we know where the unit was, so you are already near it, use the gsgs base maps to find the location, and then use the grid reference to find the exact location. Very very useful + +Does the location text contain enough information to geocode? (Grid refs are gold; "Hinkelenoord" alone is harder.) +Grids are perfect. Locations are harder, but I think over time as we map a place with a name, it needs to be captured into like a gazetter or toponomy record so that we can find it again. I think the more we do this, the better we will get at geocoding these locations. We will also get better at recognizing when a location is not specific enough to geocode, and when we need to do some additional research to find out where it is. + +Would Jonesy accept it without changes, edit it, or reject it? Estimate the proportions. +I think Jonesy would accept most of it without changes, but there would be some edits for clarity and to make sure that we are not including any information that is not supported by the war diary. I would estimate that about 80% of the events would be accepted without changes, about 15% would be edited for clarity or to remove unsupported information, and about 5% would be rejected because they are not supported by the war diary or because they are not mappable. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-voice.md b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-voice.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..97eb48d --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v1-evaluation-voice.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +The voice and tone is good but I feel it does not provide enough gravity to the heavy fightinng near hoogerheide, and Waclheren. I would like to see more of the emotional weight of the fighting in that area, and the toll it took on the soldiers. The report should not shy away from the brutality of the fighting, and should give a sense of the fear and uncertainty that the soldiers must have felt during those battles. Though, if it is missing from the war diary, it is not a problem to omit it from the report. I just want to make sure that we are not sanitizing the experience for the family, and that we are giving them a sense of what their ancestor went through during those battles. + +We can expand on the voice when we use other texts in the future such as CP Staceys The Victory Campaign. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/report-building-evaluations/v2-source-selection.md b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v2-source-selection.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..13aa8ed --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/report-building-evaluations/v2-source-selection.md @@ -0,0 +1,110 @@ +# Supplementary Source Inventory — Pte. Bill Bloggins (placeholder) +## Calgary Highlanders, 1–10 September 1944 + +**Purpose:** Curated list of supplementary documents to accompany the Calgary Highlanders main war diary narrative for the v2 prototype descendant report. +**Focus window:** 1–10 September 1944 +**Source PDFs covered:** Calgary Highlanders, 5 Cdn Inf Bde, RHC Black Watch (R de Mais inventory not provided) +**Inventory coverage:** CH pp. 1–45 of 343 · 5 CIB pp. 1–56 of 193 · BW pp. 1–51 of 144 +**Document count:** 24 items +**Status:** Ready for use; gaps flagged at end + +--- + +## Selection criteria (priority order) + +1. Documents covering specific events the Calgary Highlanders were involved in during 1–10 Sep 1944 +2. Brigade-level signals, sitreps, or orders covering the same dates and actions +3. Sister-battalion entries that mention or coordinate with the Calgary Highlanders during the focus window +4. Patrol programmes, patrol reports, casualty returns, or other operational documents adding detail beyond the diary narrative + +--- + +## Source 1 — Calgary Highlanders War Diary +**File:** `Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf` (343 pp; inventoried 1–45) + +| Page(s) | Document type | Date covered | Note | +|---|---|---|---| +| 6 | Appendix index | Sep 44 | Master key to the file — locates Appx 12 (Memorial Service 3 Sep), Appx 13 (Dieppe march past), Appx 10 (Daily News sheets) referenced in narrative for focus window | +| 21–26 | War diary narrative pp. 15–20 | 11–13 Sep 44 | **Just outside window** — direct continuation of Loon Plage fighting Bloggins entered 7–10 Sep; drop if hard 10 Sep cut required | + +--- + +## Source 2 — 5 Cdn Inf Bde War Diary +**File:** `5CIB_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf` (193 pp; inventoried 1–56) + +| Page(s) | Document type | Date covered | Note | +|---|---|---|---| +| 5–20 | Bde war diary narrative (Brig. Megill) | 1–30 Sep 44 | Brigade-level command perspective on the same operations; only 1–10 Sep entries in scope | +| 22–26 | Part I Orders (Appx 1) | 15 Sep 44 | Marginal — dated outside window but routine orders often cover preceding fortnight (dress, censorship, discipline) | +| 28–34 | AFW 3008 Field Returns of Officers (Appx 3) | wks ending 2 & 9 Sep 44 | Officer strength returns spanning focus window — establishes who was commanding what when Bloggins arrived | +| 35–43 | AFW 3009 Field Returns of Other Ranks (Appx 4) | wks ending 2 & 9 Sep 44 | OR strength returns — directly relevant to Bloggins as reinforcement; bde-level intake picture in his first days | +| 44 | Mov Order No 4 | 1 Sep 44 | Bde move order on Day 1 of window — order under which CH moved from Totes area | +| 45 | Trace "T" — unit dispositions | 1 Sep 44 | Companion trace to Mov Order 4 — shows CH placement within bde at start of window | +| 46 | Mov Order No 5 | 1 Sep 44 | Second 1 Sep move order — sequencing of bde group movement | +| 47 | Trace "R" — route sketch | 1 Sep 44 | Route sketch for Mov Order 5 | +| 48–49 | Mov Order No 6 | 5 Sep 44 | Mid-window move order covering advance toward Dunkerque outpost line | +| 50 | Route Card, 2 Cdn Inf Div | 5 Sep 44 | Div-level route card companion to Mov Order 6 — divisional context for bde move | +| 51–52 | Mov Order No 7 | 6 Sep 44 | Move order issued day before CH narrative records Bourbourgville advance — likely the order that put CH into contact | + +--- + +## Source 3 — RHC Black Watch War Diary +**File:** `RHC-Blackwatch_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf` (144 pp; inventoried 1–51) + +| Page(s) | Document type | Date covered | Note | +|---|---|---|---| +| 6–15 | Bn war diary narrative (Lt-Col Ritchie) | 1–30 Sep 44 | Sister-bn narrative; only 1–10 Sep entries in scope. BW alongside CH through Dieppe parade (3 Sep) and advance to Dunkerque approaches | +| 18 | SHAEF "Enemy Defences" trace | 23 Aug 44 | Pre-window but describes enemy defences CH would encounter at Bourbourgville/Loon Plage from 7 Sep — operational intel context | +| 19 | Dunkerque Plan of Port & Town | n/d | Terrain CH was advancing toward through focus window | +| 20 | Dunkerque defence overprint map | Ed. 11 Sep 44 | Compiled from air photo info as at 1 Sep and other sources as at 10 Sep — situation across Bloggins's first ten days | +| 21 | Defence overprint legend | n/d | Companion key to the overprint — needed to read p. 20 | +| 24–25 | RHC Field Return of Officers | wk ending 2 Sep 44 | Sister-bn officer strength at start of window | +| 26–27 | RHC Field Return of Officers | wk ending 9 Sep 44 | Sister-bn officer strength at close of window | +| 33 | Field Message Form (Lt-Col Ritchie to coys) | 10 Sep 44, 0025 hrs | Only timed BW signal in window — H-hour change to 0755, RV at 853093 at 0700; bde-sector operational tempo on closing night | +| 34–35 | RHC Field Return of Other Ranks | wk ending 3 Sep 44 | Sister-bn OR strength — comparison of reinforcement intake across CH/RHC/R de M | +| 36–37 | RHC Field Return of Other Ranks | wk ending 10 Sep 44 | Same, end of window | +| 50 | APIS 2 Cdn Inf Div trace, Part I | 1 Sep 44 | Divisional intel trace from first day of window — beach defences, MGs, minefields in bde sector | +| 51 | APIS 2 Cdn Inf Div trace, Part II | ~1 Sep 44 | Continuation of p. 50 trace | + +--- + +## Items considered and excluded + +| Source | Page(s) | Reason for exclusion | +|---|---|---| +| BW | 22–23, 28–29, 30–31 | Officer returns wks ending 16, 23, 30 Sep — outside window | +| BW | 38–39, 40–41, 42–44 | OR returns wks ending 16, 23, 30 Sep — outside window | +| BW | 46–49 | Undated coy messages and faded carbon — cannot place in window with confidence | +| 5 CIB | 53–56 | Mov Orders 9 (17 Sep) and later — outside window | + +--- + +## Gaps — material expected but not in catalogued ranges + +1. **R de Mais war diary inventory** — not provided. Largest gap. R de Mais was the third bn in 5 CIB, operating alongside CH throughout focus window. Without it, criterion 3 (sister-bn coordination) is half-answered. + +2. **Calgary Highlanders Appendices 3–15** — none catalogued. The CH Move Orders (Appx 4), Messages (Appx 5), Patrol Programme (Appx 6), Memorial Service 3 Sep (Appx 12), and March Past Dieppe (Appx 13) are all directly in scope and almost certainly the highest-value supplementary documents in the entire source set. **Inventorying CH pp. 46–343 should be the next priority.** + +3. **5 CIB Ops Log (Appx 13, sheets 109–161)** — un-catalogued in pp. 57–193. Bde signal log for the whole month; would be the single richest source of bde-level granularity for 1–10 Sep. + +4. **5 CIB Patrol Programmes and Patrol Reports (Appx 6, 7)** — un-catalogued. Patrol activity at Loon Plage from 9–10 Sep described in CH narrative; patrol reports would corroborate. + +5. **5 CIB Int Report on Dunkerque, 13 Sep** (Appx 10) — outside date but retrospective on focus-window area; un-catalogued. + +6. **BW Appx 6 (Warning Orders, movement tables)** and **Appx 8 (Sitreps)** — un-catalogued in pp. 52–144. Sitreps would map well onto focus window. + +7. **No casualty returns** in any catalogued range. CH narrative refers to casualties 7–10 Sep at Bourbourgville/Loon Plage; actual casualty returns (Part II Orders, AFW 3010-series, or unit casualty lists) aren't in catalogued portions of any file. Likely in CH Appx 2 (Part II Orders) or BW Appx 2 ("to follow"). + +8. **No artillery task tables** in scope. CH Appx 3 (Arty Task Tables) and BW Appx 7 (RCA Conc tables, tasks) both un-catalogued and would directly cover fire support for actions Bloggins was in. + +--- + +## Recommended next inventory pass + +To meaningfully increase supplementary-source density: + +- **CH pp. 46–100** — capture early appendices likely covering 1–10 Sep (Move Orders, Messages, Patrol Programme, Memorial Service, Dieppe March Past) +- **5 CIB pp. 57–100** — find start of Ops Log (Appx 13) and patrol material (Appx 6, 7) +- **R de Mais Sep 44 war diary** — full inventory pp. 1–~50 to recover sister-bn coordination evidence + +These three passes would roughly double the supplementary-source density of this list. diff --git a/notes/scoring-schema.md b/notes/scoring-schema.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..02578fa --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/scoring-schema.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +Tier 1 — Direct factual lookup (10 questions) +Tests basic retrieval: does the right chunk come back for a clear factual query? + +What unit was the Calgary Highlanders' Dog Coy attacking on 15 September 1944, and what was the location? +Who signed the 5 CIB war diary for September 1944? +On what date did the Calgary Highlanders force the Albert Canal crossing? +What was the grid reference of the lock gates the Calgary Highlanders crossed at on 22 September 1944? +Who was singled out for distinction during the Albert Canal crossing, and what coy/platoon were they in? +What was the date of the Dieppe march past attended by the Calgary Highlanders? +What was the Black Watch's location at the start of September 1944 (per the cover sheet)? +How many German prisoners did the Calgary Highlanders take on 14 September 1944 in the action toward Fme Geersen? +What was the H-hour given in the Black Watch field message of 10 September 1944, 0025 hrs? +What route was issued under 5 CIB Mov Order No 5 on 1 September 1944? + + +Tier 2 — Cross-document synthesis (10 questions) +Tests whether the system can combine information from multiple sources to answer a single question. + +Compare the Calgary Highlanders and Black Watch officer strength at the start and end of September 1944. What does the trend suggest? +On 22 September 1944, the Calgary Highlanders were ordered to take over a crossing the Black Watch had failed to make. What did the Black Watch war diary say about that failed attempt? +What does the 5 CIB war diary narrative say about the Calgary Highlanders' actions on 7–10 September 1944, and how does it compare to the Calgary Highlanders' own narrative for those dates? +Which battalion in 5 CIB had the highest other-rank strength in the week ending 9 September 1944? +Trace the movement of 5 CIB from Totes to the Dunkerque outpost line using the Move Orders (No 4, 5, 6, 7) and the brigade narrative. +What enemy defences were the Calgary Highlanders likely to encounter at Bourbourgville based on the SHAEF and APIS traces in the Black Watch and brigade files? +On 5 September 1944, what was 5 CIB's planned route at the divisional level (per the 2 Cdn Inf Div Route Card) and how does it compare to the brigade's own Mov Order No 6? +Identify all the locations mentioned in any 5 CIB document for the date 1 September 1944. What movement is implied? +Which sister battalion was closest to the Calgary Highlanders' position on 9 September 1944? +What casualties did 5 CIB units sustain in the first ten days of September 1944, and where would that information be found? + + +Tier 3 — Operational and tactical reasoning (10 questions) +Tests whether the system can answer questions that require understanding military context, not just text retrieval. + +What was 5 CIB's tactical role between 1 and 10 September 1944 — exploitation, set-piece attack, defensive holding, or something else? Cite evidence. +Where was the Calgary Highlanders' advance party on 16–18 September 1944, and what does that suggest about brigade movement plans? +What was the significance of the Calgary Highlanders crossing at Fort 1 on the Albert Canal rather than at the original Black Watch crossing point? +Based on the patrol activity recorded around Loon Plage 9–13 September 1944, what was the tactical situation? +What artillery support was available to the Calgary Highlanders during the Bourbourgville–Loon Plage operations? Where would that be documented? +The 5 CIB war diary for September mentions "Dunkerque outpost line." What does that mean operationally, and which 5 CIB documents add detail to that picture? +Why did the Calgary Highlanders move from France to Belgium between 18–19 September 1944, and what was the operational objective? +What evidence exists in the brigade and battalion war diaries for the strength and quality of the German garrison the Calgary Highlanders were facing in early September 1944? +Was the Calgary Highlanders' advance from Bourbourgville to Loon Plage opposed, lightly opposed, or heavily opposed? Cite specific document evidence. +What changes in unit identifications from PW interrogations (per the GO-1 ISUM) might have affected 5 CIB's understanding of the enemy in early September 1944? + + +Tier 4 — Reinforcement / personnel queries (5 questions) +Tests the "His War" use case directly — reconstructing what an individual soldier would have experienced. + +A reinforcement arriving at the Calgary Highlanders on or about 1 September 1944 would have been part of which company actions in the following ten days? Walk through what they would have experienced day by day. +What named reinforcements arrived at the Calgary Highlanders during 16–17 September 1944? +If a soldier joined the Calgary Highlanders as a reinforcement in late August 1944, what was the strength of the battalion when they arrived (per the field returns), and how did it change over September? +What activities did the Calgary Highlanders conduct that were not direct combat operations during 1–10 September 1944 (parades, baths, religious services, etc.)? +A Calgary Highlanders soldier killed or wounded on 8 September 1944 at Bourbourgville would have their casualty recorded in which document(s), and on what dates would those documents have been filed? + + +Tier 5 — Stress tests and adversarial queries (5 questions) +Tests failure modes — does the system hallucinate when the answer isn't in the corpus, or does it correctly say "I don't know"? + +What were the Régiment de Maisonneuve's casualties on 8 September 1944? (R de Mais inventory not provided in pilot — system should say it doesn't have that source, not invent an answer.) +What did General Crerar say in his speech at the Dieppe march past? (Speech text is not in the inventory; the march past is mentioned but the speech content isn't. Correct answer: "not in available sources.") +What was the weather on 7 September 1944 at Bourbourgville? (May or may not be in the war diaries; system should answer from source if present, otherwise say so — not pull from external knowledge.) +Who commanded the German garrison at Dunkerque in September 1944? (Likely not in 5 CIB sources; tests whether system stays within corpus or hallucinates from training data.) +What does the war diary say about Calgary Highlanders operations on 5 October 1944? (October is in scope for the pilot but not yet inventoried in our session — tests whether system handles dates within scope but in un-verified portions of the corpus.) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/wardiary_claude_lessons-learned.md b/notes/wardiary_claude_lessons-learned.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..28b021f --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/wardiary_claude_lessons-learned.md @@ -0,0 +1,381 @@ +# War Diary OCR — Lessons Learned +*Project '44 | Running log of model tests, findings, and decisions* +*Control test: Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44 (32-page control PDF)* + +--- + +## Table of Contents + +1. [Models Tested](#1-models-tested) +2. [Control Test Setup](#2-control-test-setup) +3. [Model-by-Model Findings](#3-model-by-model-findings) + - [olmOCR (allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025)](#31-olmocr) + - [Gemini 2.5 Flash](#32-gemini-25-flash) + - [Gemini 2.5 Pro](#33-gemini-25-pro) + - [Qwen3-VL-30B](#34-qwen3-vl-30b) + - [Claude Sonnet 4.6](#35-claude-sonnet-46) +4. [Cross-Model Comparison by Page Type](#4-cross-model-comparison-by-page-type) +5. [Known Failure Modes (All Models)](#5-known-failure-modes-all-models) +6. [Cost Analysis](#6-cost-analysis) +7. [Architecture Decisions](#7-architecture-decisions) +8. [Key Principles](#8-key-principles) +9. [Open Questions & Next Tests](#9-open-questions--next-tests) + +--- + +## 1. Models Tested + +| Model | Provider | API Endpoint | Vision | Notes | +|-------|----------|-------------|--------|-------| +| `allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025` | DeepInfra | OpenAI-compatible | ✅ | Fine-tuned specifically for document OCR | +| `google/gemini-2.5-flash` / `google/gemini-2.0-flash` | DeepInfra | OpenAI-compatible | ✅ | Both versions produced identical output | +| `google/gemini-2.5-pro` | DeepInfra | OpenAI-compatible | ✅ | Best general-purpose performer tested | +| `Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct` | DeepInfra | OpenAI-compatible | ✅ | Disqualified — critical failure modes | +| `claude-sonnet-4-6` | Anthropic API (direct) | `api.anthropic.com` | ✅ | Best overall performer; not available via DeepInfra | +| `anthropic/claude-3-7-sonnet-latest` | DeepInfra | OpenAI-compatible | ❌ | Vision/image requests return 404 via DeepInfra | + +> **Note:** `claude-sonnet-4-6` is only available through the Anthropic API directly. DeepInfra's OpenAI-compatible endpoint does not support multimodal input for Claude models. Claude Sonnet 4 is on DeepInfra as `anthropic/claude-4-sonnet` but has not been tested. + +--- + +## 2. Control Test Setup + +**Source document:** Calgary Highlanders War Diary, September 1944 — 32-page control PDF +**Pages tested:** 7–32 (skipping admin/cover pages) +**Image format:** PNG rendered at 150 DPI via Poppler, then compressed to JPEG 85% to stay under Anthropic's 5MB per-image limit +**API pattern:** All DeepInfra models use the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint with base64-encoded image_url in the messages array + +**Document types in the control test:** + +| Page(s) | Document Type | Notes | +|---------|--------------|-------| +| 7–8, 11–13, 16, 22–26 | Typed narrative diary entries (HTML table format) | Core diary — Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks columns | +| 9–10 | Field Return of Officers / Other Ranks | Complex dual-page nominal roll form, densest page in test | +| 14–15, 17–18, 20–21 | Movement orders, typed appendices | Mixed typed content with occasional handwritten annotation | +| 19 | Hand-drawn trace / map overlay | Sparse — report line names with grid markers | +| 27 | Printed formal letter (Montgomery) | Clean typeset, should be easy | +| 28–29 | C.O.'s address (typed narrative) | Long-form typed, degraded scan | +| 30–31 | Regimental journal pages (Tumbleweed letter) | Typed narrative, page 30 was the loop-trigger for olmOCR | +| 32 | Handwritten narrative appendix | Cursive handwriting — hardest page in the test | + +--- + +## 3. Model-by-Model Findings + +### 3.1 olmOCR + +**Model:** `allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025` +**Cost (control test):** ~$0.000388/page +**Full corpus estimate (150,000 pages):** ~$60 + +#### Strengths +- Designed specifically for document OCR — performs best on clean typed text +- Reliable on typed narrative diary pages (the main diary HTML table entries) +- Good on handwritten content relative to general VLMs — best of all tested models on page 32 (handwritten appendix) +- No base64 image dumps, no think blocks, no padding loops on most pages +- Predictable failure modes — when it fails, it fails consistently enough to detect +- Output is clean, directly usable HTML tables + +#### Failures & Known Issues + +| Issue | Page | Severity | Description | +|-------|------|----------|-------------| +| Hallucination from training priors | 4 | **Critical** | Substitutes "General Montgomery" for "General Crerar" — does not misread the letters, pulls the statistically more probable name from training weights. Completely plausible, undetectable without ground truth. | +| Repetition loop | 30 | **Critical** | Enters infinite repetition loop starting at the Tumbleweed letter ("A follow came out...") and repeats for the rest of its token budget. Same failure mode as Qwen but triggered less frequently. | +| Paraphrase contamination | Multiple | High | Rewrites sentences in its own words rather than transcribing verbatim. Not a hallucination but not a transcription either — corrupts the historical record. | +| Handwriting misreads | 32 | Medium | "Evacout from Leuven Plage" vs correct "Enroute from Loon Plage". Key place name wrong, though close enough to recognise. | +| "Lieut" → "Heard" | Multiple | Medium | Consistent misread of the abbreviation "Lieut" in cursive as "Heard". Pattern is consistent enough to post-process. | + +#### Verdict +olmOCR was the right initial choice vs Adobe OCR — it is meaningfully better on structured historical documents. But its ceiling is now clear. The Montgomery/Crerar hallucination and the loop failure are architectural limitations of a 7B model, not tuning problems. No prompt change will fix them. + +--- + +### 3.2 Gemini 2.5 Flash + +**Models:** `google/gemini-2.5-flash`, `google/gemini-2.0-flash` +**Both versions produced identical output on all 32 pages.** + +#### Strengths +- Good to excellent on typed appendix pages — message forms, movement orders +- Handles moderately complex forms +- Fast + +#### Failures & Known Issues + +| Issue | Page(s) | Severity | Description | +|-------|---------|----------|-------------| +| Dense page truncation | 6 (doc p.7) | High | Truncates after the 6 Sep entry, drops the entire 7 Sep entry including Loon Plage operational passage. | +| Sparse page truncation | 51 | Medium | Misses entire signature block at bottom of page — processes empty space, stops before reaching content. | +| Long narrative truncation | 29 | Medium | Good accuracy but drops final 1.5 paragraphs. Truncation pattern is not purely length-dependent. | +| Complete failure on complex forms | 10 | High | Abandons transcription of the Field Return of Officers after the header — no table data produced. | +| Handwriting — fundamental failure | 32 | **Critical** | Largely unintelligible on cursive handwriting. "Leen Cire des. thae Laucklan", "Euront pour Koon plage". Not fit for purpose on handwritten pages. | +| `` block leakage | All | Medium | Reasoning chains appear in output throughout. Requires post-processing to strip. | +| `I`/`J` confusion | 17 | Medium | "I Sec" (Intelligence Section) misread as "J. See". Pattern likely recurs across corpus. | +| `S`→`3` substitution | 23, 24+ | Medium | Systematic: "3ASK R" (SASK R), "30UTH" (SOUTH), "GUARD3" (GUARDS). Amenable to post-processing correction for known unit names. | +| `Z`→`S` substitution | 26 | Medium | "PS FAUST" → "PZ FAUST" (Panzerfaust). Corrupts weapons identification. | + +#### Handwriting Ranking (page 32) +**olmOCR > Claude Sonnet 4.6 > Flash** — Flash is not fit for purpose on handwritten pages. + +#### Verdict +Viable for typed appendix pages. Not viable as primary OCR engine. Potential role: supplementary typed-content extraction or document classification, not as olmOCR replacement. + +--- + +### 3.3 Gemini 2.5 Pro + +**Model:** `google/gemini-2.5-pro` +**Cost (input/output):** $1.25 / $10.00 per 1M tokens +**Output volume:** ~4,144 lines for 32 pages — ~3× olmOCR, driven by think-block overhead and verbose HTML + +#### Strengths +- Best general-purpose performer before Claude 4.6 was tested +- Correct on "General Crerar" — no Montgomery substitution +- No repetition loops (page 30 complete) +- Gets the Montgomery letter (page 27) correct in full +- Handles maps and traces — gets all report line names on page 19 +- Best handwriting performance of the non-Claude models +- Strong on complex forms — message forms, DF task tables, movement orders + +#### Failures & Known Issues + +| Issue | Page(s) | Severity | Description | +|-------|---------|----------|-------------| +| Base64 image injection | 6, 7 (Remarks column) | High | Embeds `` garbage strings in Remarks column when it encounters handwritten initials/circled marks. Post-processing strip required. | +| Token exhaustion on complex forms | 9, 10 | Medium | Page 9 cuts off mid-table in the tradesmen section. Fix: increase `max_tokens` to 8192. Not a capability failure. | +| `` block leakage | All | Medium | Verbose reasoning chains throughout output. Requires post-processing strip. | + +#### Verdict +Significantly better than olmOCR on typed content. The base64 injection and token exhaustion issues are tractable post-processing problems, not fundamental model failures. Recommended as a replacement for olmOCR on typed content if cost is acceptable. + +--- + +### 3.4 Qwen3-VL-30B + +**Model:** `Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct` +**Status: DISQUALIFIED — do not use in production** + +#### Failures & Known Issues + +| Issue | Page(s) | Severity | Description | +|-------|---------|----------|-------------| +| Infinite repetition loop | Multiple | **Critical** | Triggered on ~40% of complex pages. Repeats the same phrase endlessly for the rest of the token budget. | +| Silent failure / empty output | Multiple | **Critical** | ~40% silent-fail rate — produces empty or near-empty output on complex pages without any error signal. | +| Infinite image loop | 17, 19 | **Critical** | On map/trace pages: outputs hundreds of `
` elements. | +| Systematic `S`→`3` substitution | 23, 25+ | High | "3ASK R", "30UTH", "GUARD3". More severe than Flash. | +| Numeric digit errors | 26 | High | "404 BLANDES" vs "484", "559 GR 331" vs "531 inf div". Corrupts unit identification in intelligence reports. | +| Handwriting | 32 | High | Partially attempts but degrades badly on cursive. Below olmOCR. | +| Padding loop | 22, 25 | Medium | Outputs hundreds of empty `` rows after content ends. | + +**One genuine strength:** Nominal roll forms (page 10 — Field Return of Officers). Qwen completed the 44-officer roll where Flash completely failed. This single strength is not sufficient to justify inclusion given the catastrophic failures elsewhere. + +#### Verdict +**Do not use.** Infinite loops, ~40% silent-fail rate, and systematic character substitutions make Qwen3-VL-30B unsuitable for any production role. + +--- + +### 3.5 Claude Sonnet 4.6 + +**Model:** `claude-sonnet-4-6` +**API:** Anthropic direct (`api.anthropic.com`) — not available via DeepInfra +**Image format:** 150 DPI PNG → JPEG 85% compression (to stay under Anthropic's 5MB image limit) +**max_tokens:** 8192 (required — pages 9 and 10 exceeded 4096) +**Cost:** $3.00 / $15.00 per 1M tokens (input/output) +**Control test cost (pages 7–32):** $0.49 total, avg $0.0195/page +**Full corpus estimate (150,000 pages):** $2,300–$2,900 + +#### Strengths +- **Best overall performer** — only model to pass all key validation tests cleanly +- No repetition loops — page 30 (Tumbleweed letter) completes correctly +- No hallucination substitution — "General Crerar" correct on page 4 +- No base64 image injection — clean HTML tables throughout +- Completes page 10 Field Return of Officers (44-officer nominal roll) in full +- Gets "Loon Plage" correct on page 32 (handwritten appendix) +- Gets Montgomery letter (page 27) complete and accurate +- Gets all report line names on trace map (page 19) +- Clean output format — no think blocks, no padding artifacts, no inline CSS + +#### Failures & Known Issues + +| Issue | Page(s) | Severity | Description | +|-------|---------|----------|-------------| +| Token truncation on dense forms | 9, 10 | Medium | Truncated at 4096 default `max_tokens`. Fixed by setting 8192. Not a capability failure. | +| Minor name misreads (handwriting) | 32 | Low | "D.F. MacLauchlan" vs "D.G.", "Hutchell" vs "Mitchell", "Wiegils" vs "Megill". Operational content intact. | +| Superscript misreads | 7 | Low | "wome 25 pdrs fell short" → "some"; "morep at 2317" → missing superscript "hrs". | + +#### Key Validation Checks (Pass/Fail) + +| Check | Source of Failure on Other Models | Result | +|-------|----------------------------------|--------| +| Page 4 — "General Crerar" | olmOCR hallucination | ✅ Pass | +| Page 10 — 44-officer nominal roll complete | Flash abandons after header | ✅ Pass | +| Page 19 — trace map report lines | Qwen infinite image loop | ✅ Pass | +| Page 27 — Montgomery letter complete | olmOCR fails | ✅ Pass | +| Page 30 — no repetition loop | olmOCR and Qwen loop | ✅ Pass | +| Page 32 — "Loon Plage" in header | olmOCR "Leuven", Flash "Koon" | ✅ Pass | +| No base64 injection in Remarks | Gemini Pro failure | ✅ Pass | +| No `` block leakage | Flash and Pro failure | ✅ Pass | + +#### Verdict +**Best model tested. Current recommendation for production OCR.** The cost ($2,300–$2,900 for full corpus) is within budget ceiling. The only structural issue is that it requires direct Anthropic API access — it cannot be run via DeepInfra's OpenAI-compatible endpoint for vision tasks. + +--- + +## 4. Cross-Model Comparison by Page Type + +| Page Type | Winner | Runner-up | Avoid | +|-----------|--------|-----------|-------| +| Typed narrative diary entries | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | Qwen | +| Typed appendix forms | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | Qwen | +| Complex dual-page forms (nominal rolls) | Claude 4.6 | Qwen (only strength) | Flash | +| Message forms (dense typed, grey paper) | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | Qwen (S→3 errors) | +| Artillery / DF task tables | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | Qwen (swaps entries) | +| Hand-drawn maps / traces | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | Qwen (image loop) | +| Handwritten narrative | olmOCR | Claude 4.6 | Flash (critical failure) | +| Printed formal documents | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | olmOCR | +| Regimental journal / illustrated pages | Claude 4.6 | Gemini Pro | olmOCR (loops) | +| Signing pages / simple forms | All adequate | — | — | + +--- + +## 5. Known Failure Modes (All Models) + +### 5.1 Repetition / Infinite Loop +**Affected models:** olmOCR (rare), Qwen3 (frequent — ~40% of complex pages) +**Trigger:** Ambiguous multi-column text, complex layouts, or anything that breaks the model's parsing flow +**Symptom:** Model gets stuck on a phrase and repeats it for the rest of the token budget +**Detection:** Output length disproportionately long; repeated n-grams in output +**Fix:** Post-processing loop detection (count repeated 10-gram occurrences); flag for human review + +### 5.2 Hallucination from Training Priors +**Affected models:** olmOCR confirmed; presumed risk on all small/medium models +**Example:** "General Montgomery" substituted for "General Crerar" — statistically more probable completion pulled from training weights +**Danger:** Output looks completely plausible; undetectable without ground truth or image comparison +**Mitigation:** Use larger models with stronger instruction-following; provide Stacey/reference context to enable contradiction detection + +### 5.3 Token Truncation +**Affected models:** Flash (systematic), Pro (on complex forms), Claude 4.6 (at default 4096 limit) +**Trigger:** Dense pages, long narrative entries, complex forms with many rows +**Fix:** Set `max_tokens: 8192` for all models; detect truncation by checking if output ends mid-sentence + +### 5.4 Base64 Image Injection +**Affected models:** Gemini Pro +**Trigger:** Handwritten marks in Remarks column (circled initials, check marks) +**Symptom:** `` garbage strings embedded in HTML table cells +**Fix:** Post-processing regex strip of any `` tags containing base64 data + +### 5.5 `` Block Leakage +**Affected models:** Gemini Flash, Gemini Pro +**Symptom:** Model reasoning chains appear in output (verbose internal monologue about how to interpret the page) +**Fix:** Post-processing strip of `...` blocks + +### 5.6 Systematic Character Substitution on Degraded Scans +**Affected models:** Qwen3 (severe), Flash (moderate) +**Known substitution clusters:** +- `S` → `3` (e.g., "3ASK R" for "SASK R", "GUARD3" for "GUARDS") +- `Z` → `S` (e.g., "PS FAUST" for "PZ FAUST") +- `I` → `J` (e.g., "J. See" for "I Sec") + **Fix:** Post-processing correction dictionary for known military vocabulary and unit names + +### 5.7 Handwriting — Fundamental Failure +**Affected models:** Gemini Flash (critical), Qwen3 (severe) +**Safe models for handwriting:** olmOCR (best), Claude Sonnet 4.6 (good) +**Recommendation:** Route handwritten pages to olmOCR or Claude; do not use Flash or Qwen + +--- + +## 6. Cost Analysis + +| Model | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) | Avg cost/page | Full corpus (150k pages) | +|-------|-----------------------|------------------------|---------------|--------------------------| +| olmOCR (DeepInfra) | ~$0.20 | ~$0.20 | ~$0.00039 | **~$60** | +| Gemini Flash (DeepInfra) | $0.10 | $0.40 | ~$0.003 | **~$450** | +| Gemini Pro (DeepInfra) | $1.25 | $10.00 | ~$0.018 | **~$2,700** | +| Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Anthropic) | $3.00 | $15.00 | ~$0.0195 | **~$2,900** | +| Qwen3-VL-30B (DeepInfra) | Variable | Variable | N/A | **Disqualified** | + +**Budget ceiling:** $2,000–$5,000 (confirmed acceptable) +**olmOCR was the original baseline** — $60 for the full corpus, essentially unlimited for prototype work with $20 loaded +**Claude Sonnet 4.6** sits comfortably within budget at ~$2,900 for full corpus re-OCR + +### Image Rendering +- PDF pages rendered at **150 DPI** via Poppler (`pdftoppm`) +- PNG output compressed to **JPEG 85%** to stay under Anthropic's 5MB per-image limit +- Quality tested at page 32 (handwriting) — 150 DPI JPEG 85% produced the Claude results above +- No quality regression observed vs PNG at this compression level + +--- + +## 7. Architecture Decisions + +### 7.1 Two-Pass Pipeline is Correct +**Question raised:** Is it wasteful to OCR in step 1 then run an LLM again in step 3? +**Answer:** No. Step 1 is vision work (image → text). Step 3 is reasoning work (text → structured JSON). Different tasks, different models, different costs. +- Step 1 sends PNG images — expensive per page, requires visual understanding +- Step 3 reads clean OCR text — cheap input, no image involved +- Keeping them separate means if the extraction schema changes, you re-run step 3 only against already-OCR'd MD files. You never re-OCR. + +### 7.2 Why Not Collapse Into One Step +Collapsing step 1 and step 3 would mean paying vision token rates for every field extraction on every page. It would also make re-runs of the extraction schema (which will happen as the project matures) require re-OCRing everything. The two-pass is the economical choice. + +### 7.3 Gemini Pro vs olmOCR Hybrid +Three options were evaluated: + +**Option A — Gemini Pro everywhere** +Run Gemini Pro on all pages. Post-process to strip `` blocks and base64 injections. Best accuracy, moderate cost. + +**Option B — Hybrid routing** +- Classifier identifies page type first +- Gemini Pro (or Claude) for: diary narrative pages, message forms, typed appendices, maps/traces +- olmOCR as fallback for pages where Gemini Pro is known to inject base64 (handwritten marks in Remarks column) + +**Option C — olmOCR + LLM correction pass** +Run olmOCR first (fast, cheap). Flag low-confidence pages. LLM correction pass using Gemini Pro or Claude with Stacey/reference context injected. +- Input to correction is text-only (no image) — costs ~$1.25/1M tokens, not vision rates +- Stacey's Victory Campaign (~330,000 tokens) can be injected in full given Gemini Pro's 1M context window +- Correction model can catch loops, garbled text, broken sentences — but cannot catch plausible hallucinations (e.g., Montgomery for Crerar) without seeing the image + +**Current decision:** Claude Sonnet 4.6 directly is the cleanest option given it outperforms the hybrid on all page types tested. + +### 7.4 pgvector over Chroma DB +Deliberate architectural choice. Chroma is a pure vector store — semantic similarity only. pgvector inside Postgres enables a single SQL query combining: +- Semantic similarity (vector search) +- Date range filters +- Unit ID filters +- PostGIS spatial queries (`ST_DWithin` — "find events within 5km of this grid reference") + +This spatial query capability is the architectural moat. Chroma cannot do this. Adding PostGIS to a Chroma pipeline would require a separate system and application-layer joins. + +### 7.5 Document Classification +Two-pass classification approach: + +**Pass 1 — Free, no API (OCR quality scoring):** +Score each page's OCR output for alpha-ratio and recognisable text patterns. Classifies ~80% of pages without any API call. + +**Pass 2 — Vision LLM on ambiguous pages (~20%):** +Llama 3.2 Vision or Qwen2.5-VL on DeepInfra. One API call per ambiguous page, tiny output (classification label + confidence JSON). +Estimated cost: $2–5 for full 150,000-page corpus. + +--- + +## 8. Key Principles + +- **Sources problem vs prompt problem:** Low-quality OCR output from war diary narrative pages is partly a sources problem — the diary itself is officer-centric. The solution is broader document type coverage (patrol reports, sitreps, message logs, Part 1 Orders), not better prompting. +- **olmOCR hallucinations cannot be fixed by prompting.** A 7B OCR-fine-tuned model does not reliably follow "transcribe verbatim" instructions when it encounters statistically probable alternative completions. +- **Handwriting routing is essential.** Flash and Qwen are not fit for purpose on cursive handwritten pages. olmOCR and Claude 4.6 must handle these. +- **Bad grids silently poison PostGIS.** Extraction accuracy in step 3 matters more than cost — a wrong grid reference goes into the database looking correct. +- **The viewer MD and the JSON outputs serve different consumers.** Viewer MD = display artifact for Jonesy QA and Project '44 frontend. Step 3 JSONs = database inputs. Both are necessary and neither replaces the other. +- **Transkribus is not viable at scale.** ~€10,000–12,000 for 150,000 pages vs ~$60 for olmOCR or ~$2,900 for Claude. The accuracy premium does not justify the cost delta. + +--- + +## 9. Open Questions & Next Tests + +| Question | Priority | Notes | +|----------|----------|-------| +| Claude 4.6 vs Llama 70B for step 3 extraction | High | Step 3 currently uses Llama for narrative/position extraction. Claude likely more accurate on ambiguous table rows and grid references. Run same diary pages through both and compare `_positions.json` output. | +| `anthropic/claude-4-sonnet` via DeepInfra for vision | Medium | Untested — Claude 4 (not 4.6) is available on DeepInfra. May support image input unlike Claude 3.7 Sonnet. Would enable single-API approach if it matches Claude 4.6 quality. | +| LLM correction pass on olmOCR output | Medium | Gemini Pro or Claude as post-processor on olmOCR text, with Stacey context injected. Can catch loops and garbled text but not plausible hallucinations. Worth quantifying the accuracy delta vs direct Claude OCR. | +| 100 DPI vs 150 DPI JPEG 85% | Low | Test page 32 (handwriting) at 100 DPI PNG vs current 150 DPI JPEG 85%. Determine if quality regression is measurable. 100 DPI PNG would remove Pillow dependency and eliminate compression artifacts. | +| Transkribus small-batch test | Low | Test 50 handwritten appendix pages to quantify accuracy vs olmOCR. Not viable at corpus scale but useful data point for handwriting quality ceiling. | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/notes/wardiary_copilot_lessons-learned.md b/notes/wardiary_copilot_lessons-learned.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a75835e --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/wardiary_copilot_lessons-learned.md @@ -0,0 +1,335 @@ +# Project '44 — OCR Model Lessons Learned +*War Diary OCR Pipeline | Calgary Highlanders Sep 44 Control Test* +*Compiled May 2026* + +--- + +## 1. Test Corpus + +All model evaluations used the same 32-page control PDF derived from the Calgary Highlanders War Diary, September 1944. The 32 pages were selected to cover the full range of document types present in a typical war diary file: + +| Document Type | Pages in Test | Notes | +|---|---|---| +| Typed narrative diary entries (HTML table) | 7 | Core data pages — Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks | +| Message forms (Army Form C2136) | ~8 | Dense typed text, some on grey or degraded paper | +| Artillery / DF task tables | 2 | Complex tabular data with grid references | +| Field Return of Officers (dual-page form) | 1 | Complex nominal roll — 42 named officers | +| Field Return of Other Ranks | 1 | Complex dual-form, dense | +| Movement orders | 2 | Mixed typed + handwritten annotation | +| Hand-drawn maps / traces / sketch maps | 4 | APIS trace, disposition sketch, report lines, DMA order | +| Handwritten narrative appendix | 1 | Cursive, "Enroute Loon Plage to Antwerp" | +| Regimental journal (The Glen) | 3 | Cover, CO's address (degraded), newsletter pages | +| Administrative pages | 3 | Cover, instructions, appendix index, signing page | + +--- + +## 2. Models Tested + +| Model | API / Provider | Status | Run Method | +|---|---|---|---| +| olmOCR 2-7B (`allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025`) | DeepInfra | ✅ Completed | `step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py` | +| Gemini 2.0 Flash (`google/gemini-2.0-flash`) | DeepInfra | ✅ Completed | `ocr_model_comparison.py` | +| Gemini 2.5 Flash (`google/gemini-2.5-flash`) | DeepInfra | ✅ Completed | `ocr_model_comparison.py` | +| Gemini 2.5 Pro (`google/gemini-2.5-pro`) | DeepInfra | ✅ Completed | `ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py` | +| Qwen3-VL-30B (`Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct`) | DeepInfra | ✅ Completed (disqualified) | `ocr_model_comparison.py` | +| Claude 3.7 Sonnet (`anthropic/claude-3-7-sonnet-latest`) | DeepInfra | ❌ 404 — model not available on DeepInfra | `ocr_model_comparison.py` | +| Claude Sonnet 4.6 (`claude-sonnet-4-6`) | Anthropic API direct | ✅ Completed | `step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py` | + +### Key Lesson: Claude via DeepInfra Does Not Work + +`claude-3-7-sonnet-latest` was routed through DeepInfra's OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Every page returned `404 Not Found`. DeepInfra does not host Anthropic models. All Claude testing must use the Anthropic API directly (`api.anthropic.com/v1/messages`) with `x-api-key` header and `anthropic-version: 2023-06-01`. + +--- + +## 3. Overall Model Rankings + +### Typed Diary Content (narrative pages, message forms, movement orders) + +| Rank | Model | Notes | +|---|---|---| +| 1 | **Gemini 2.5 Pro** | Best overall. No paraphrase contamination, no factual hallucination. Wins ~25/32 pages by category. | +| 2 | **Claude Sonnet 4.6** | Strong on structured diary tables. Outputs clean HTML tables consistently. Not yet formally scored against control test on all 32 pages. | +| 3 | **olmOCR 2-7B** | Reliable baseline. Consistent output structure. See failure modes below. | +| 4 | **Gemini 2.5 Flash / 2.0 Flash** | Identical outputs. Viable for typed pages; fails on handwriting. Not a Pro replacement. | +| 5 | **Qwen3-VL-30B** | **Disqualified.** Catastrophic failure modes. Do not use. | + +--- + +## 4. Model-by-Model Findings + +--- + +### 4.1 olmOCR 2-7B + +**Overall verdict:** Reliable baseline. Never enters infinite loops, never silently fails on typed pages. Failure modes are predictable and lower-severity than Gemini Flash or Qwen. Currently used as the production step 1 model pending full Claude 4.6 evaluation. + +**Strengths:** +- Consistent structured output (HTML tables where appropriate, plain text elsewhere) +- No base64 embedding or `` block leakage +- Good performance on clean typed diary narrative pages +- Handles most message forms adequately +- Timeout is the only failure mode on complex forms (deterministic — not silence) + +**Failure modes:** + +| Failure | Page(s) | Severity | Example | +|---|---|---|---| +| Paraphrase contamination | 2, 5 | High | "of the force" → "of the army as a whole"; verbatim accuracy compromised on boilerplate | +| Factual hallucination | 4 | **Critical** | "General Montgomery" instead of "General Crerar" — wrong person at the Dieppe march past | +| Meaning reversal | 6 | **Critical** | "roads were reported clear" → "roads were reported closed" — flips historical record | +| Artillery garbling | 7 (p.30) | High | "some 25 pdrs fell short" → "some 20 plrs fell asleep" — loses calibre and military meaning | +| Timeout on complex forms | 9 | High | Field Return of Other Ranks times out at 180s. Complex multi-part forms exceed limit. | +| Handwriting degradation | 32 | High | "Loon Plage" → "Caen Place"; "MacLauchlan" → "G.H. Launchlan"; distances wrong | +| Reversed initials | 8 (p.51) | Low | "R. L. Ellis" → "A. R. L. Ellis" | +| Nominal roll errors | 10 | Medium | CO name garbled; table structure breaks down mid-form | + +**Post-processing notes:** +- olmOCR output is the cleanest raw text of all tested models — no stripping required +- Timeout is the only deterministic failure; retry with smaller page batches + +--- + +### 4.2 Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.5 Flash + +**Overall verdict:** Both models produced **identical outputs** on every page — no meaningful difference between them for this document type. Viable for clean typed appendix pages as a supplementary model. Not a replacement for olmOCR. Not fit for handwritten content. + +**Strengths:** +- Good to excellent on typed message forms, movement orders, typed narrative pages +- Reasonable table structure preservation +- Generally faster than Pro + +**Failure modes:** + +| Failure | Page(s) | Severity | Example | +|---|---|---|---| +| `` block leakage | All | Medium | Reasoning chain present in output — must be stripped post-processing | +| Truncation on dense multi-entry pages | 6 (doc p.7) | **High** | 6 Sep entry complete; entire 7 Sep entry (Loon Plage) dropped | +| Truncation on long narrative pages | 29 (CO's address) | Medium | Final 1.5 paragraphs lost | +| Truncation on sparse pages | 51 (signing) | Medium | Signature block at page bottom missed | +| Handwriting total failure | 32 | **Critical** | "Leen Cire des. thae Laucklan", "Euront pour Koon plage" — largely unintelligible | +| S→3 substitution | 23, 24+ | Medium | "SASK R" → "3ASK R", "SOUTH" → "30UTH", "GUARDS" → "GUARD3" | +| Z→S substitution | 26 | Medium | "PZ FAUST" → "PS FAUST" | +| I→J confusion | 17 | Medium | "I Sec" (Intelligence Section) → "J. See" | +| Redaction marker garbling | 21 | Low | "XXXXXXX" → "Kaxxkuka" | +| Complex dual-page form failure | 10 | **Critical** | Abandons after header; 44 named officers completely lost | +| Diagram/trace partial reads | 14 | Medium | Unit names split across lines; edge text garbled with no uncertainty flag | + +**Recommendation:** Viable as a supplementary model for document classification and typed-content extraction only. Route handwritten pages and complex forms away from Flash. + +--- + +### 4.3 Gemini 2.5 Pro + +**Overall verdict:** Clear winner on typed content and best-performing general model tested to date. Significantly better than olmOCR on narrative diary pages, message forms, maps, and handwritten content. Requires mandatory post-processing to strip `` blocks and embedded base64 data. + +**Strengths:** +- Wins typed narrative diary entries — no paraphrase contamination, no hallucination +- Wins on maps and hand-drawn traces (only model that successfully extracts text from these) +- Best performance on handwritten narrative appendix (page 32) +- Correctly reads degraded/compressed typography better than any other model +- Gets original typos and spelling errors correctly (verbatim faithfulness) +- Gets superscript annotations, handwritten margin notes, signatures +- Gets French place names accurately ("Loon Plage" → correct on all attempts) + +**Strongest pages vs olmOCR:** +- Page 4: Correct "General Crerar" where olmOCR hallucinated "General Montgomery" +- Page 5: Correct place names and diarist quotes where olmOCR paraphrased and garbled +- Page 6: Correct "roads were reported clear" where olmOCR reversed to "closed" +- Page 7: "25 pdrs fell short" correct where olmOCR produced "20 plrs fell asleep" +- Page 32 (handwritten): Correct "Loon Plage 1368", "MacLauchlan", "Borsbeek 782933" + +**Failure modes:** + +| Failure | Page(s) | Severity | Example | +|---|---|---|---| +| `` block leakage | All | Medium | Longer and more verbose than Flash; must be stripped | +| Embedded base64 image data | 6, 7 | **High** | Hundreds of lines of `data:image/png;base64` embedded in Remarks column; file size explodes | +| HTML verbosity (`
` proliferation) | 4, 7 | Low | Dozens of empty `
` tags in table cells | +| Truncation on complex forms | 10, 16 | High | Field Return of Officers and Movement Order cut off mid-page (token limit) | +| Page 29 degradation | 29 | Medium | Dense two-column CO's address: "Docompris", "noathing" — quality below usual standard | + +**Critical post-processing required:** +```python +import re + +def clean_gemini_output(text): + # Strip think blocks + text = re.sub(r'.*?', '', text, flags=re.DOTALL) + # Strip embedded base64 image data + text = re.sub(r'data:image/[^;]+;base64,[A-Za-z0-9+/=\n]+', '[IMAGE]', text) + # Strip excessive
padding in table cells + text = re.sub(r'(\s*
\s*){5,}', '\n', text) + return text.strip() +``` + +--- + +### 4.4 Qwen3-VL-30B + +**Overall verdict: Disqualified. Do not use.** + +Multiple distinct catastrophic failure modes make Qwen3-VL-30B unsuitable for any production role in this pipeline. Even its single strength (nominal roll extraction on page 10) is not sufficient to justify inclusion. + +**Failure modes:** + +| Failure | Pages | Severity | Example | +|---|---|---|---| +| Infinite loop / token flood | 1, 17, 22, 24, 25, 27+ | **Critical** | "Bde Bde Bde Bde..." repeated thousands of times; or `2` ×hundreds | +| Silent image placeholder failure | 14, 15, 19, 27, 28, 29, 31 | **Critical** | `
` — zero text extracted. Affects ~40% of pages including clean printed pages | +| S→3 systematic substitution | 23+ | High | "GUARDS" → "GUARD3", "SCOT" → "3COT", "3 SASK R", "FU3 MR" | +| "LOON-PLACE" misread | 23, 32 | High | "LOON-PLAGE" → "LOON-PLACE" — wrong on the key Calgary Highlanders location throughout | +| Numeric errors on intel content | 26 | High | "559 GR 331 inf div" → "859 GR 531 inf div" — corrupts unit identification | + +**Qwen's one notable strength:** +- Page 10 (Field Return of Officers nominal roll) — Qwen correctly extracted all 42 officer names with ranks, corps, and appointments. This is the most structurally complex table in the test and Qwen outperformed every other model on this specific page. However this does not offset the ~40% silent failure rate. + +--- + +### 4.5 Claude Sonnet 4.6 + +**Status:** Successfully run via Anthropic API direct. Full 32-page comparison file exists (`step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md`). Formal page-by-page scoring against control test not yet completed. + +**What we know from the full diary run:** +- Produces clean HTML tables for diary pages — same format as olmOCR +- Output structure consistent and correct: `## Page N` markers, HTML tables where applicable +- Image compression pipeline established: PDF → PNG (pdftoppm, 150 DPI) → JPEG (85% quality) → base64 → Anthropic API. JPEG compression required because PNG at 150 DPI is ~6-7 MB (over Anthropic's 5 MB image limit); JPEG 85% brings it to ~0.8-1.2 MB with no meaningful OCR detail loss. +- Token usage logged per page: ~$3.00/1M input, $15.00/1M output + +**Technical parameters confirmed working:** +- Endpoint: `https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages` +- Model ID: `claude-sonnet-4-6` +- Headers: `x-api-key`, `anthropic-version: 2023-06-01` +- Response path: `data["content"][0]["text"]` +- `max_tokens: 8192` (double the extraction step — vision work needs more headroom) + +**Next step:** Formal page-by-page comparison of `step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md` against the Gemini Pro and olmOCR control test outputs. + +--- + +### 4.6 Claude 3.7 Sonnet (via DeepInfra) — Complete Failure + +All 32 pages returned `[OCR FAILED — HTTP error: 404 Client Error: Not Found for url: https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions]`. + +**Root cause:** Anthropic models are not hosted on DeepInfra. The model ID `anthropic/claude-3-7-sonnet-latest` was passed to DeepInfra's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, which returned 404 for all requests. + +**Resolution:** Rewrote `step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py` to call the Anthropic API directly. Do not attempt to use any Anthropic model via DeepInfra. + +--- + +## 5. Cross-Model Rankings by Page Type + +| Page Type | Best Model | Runner-up | Notes | +|---|---|---|---| +| Typed narrative diary entries | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Claude 4.6 (TBD) | olmOCR paraphrase/hallucination issues | +| Typed appendix forms | Gemini 2.5 Pro | olmOCR | Qwen S→3 errors on grey pages | +| Complex officer / rank nominal rolls | Qwen3 | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Qwen's only standout; truncation in Pro | +| Message forms (dense typed) | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Qwen3 | olmOCR not fully sampled | +| Artillery / DF task tables | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Qwen3 | Qwen swaps some entries | +| Hand-drawn maps / traces | Gemini 2.5 Pro | — | Qwen fails, olmOCR fails | +| Handwritten narrative | Gemini 2.5 Pro | olmOCR | Flash unintelligible; Qwen partially attempts | +| Printed formal documents | Gemini 2.5 Pro | — | olmOCR and Qwen both fail page 27 (Montgomery) | +| Illustrated / journal pages | Gemini 2.5 Pro | — | Qwen and olmOCR fail The Glen cover | +| Signing pages / simple forms | Gemini 2.5 Pro / Qwen | — | All models adequate | + +--- + +## 6. Character Substitution Patterns Found + +These substitution errors are scan/font artefacts and appear consistently across multiple models on degraded or grey-background pages: + +| Substitution | Affected Models | Pages | Correction Rule | +|---|---|---|---| +| `S` → `3` | Gemini Flash, Qwen | 23, 24+ | Post-processing rule against known military vocabulary (SASK R, SCOTS, GUARDS, SOUTH, FUS MR) | +| `Z` → `S` | Gemini Flash | 26 | "PZ FAUST" → "PS FAUST" | +| `I` → `J` | Gemini Flash | 17 | "I Sec" → "J. See" | +| `F` → `P` | Qwen | 11 | "5 Cdn Fd Regt" → "5 Cdn Pd Regt" | +| `O` → `0` | Qwen | 8 | "CA(O)" → "CA(0)" | + +**Recommendation:** Build a post-processing correction dictionary for known military unit names, abbreviations, and vocabulary. High-confidence substitutions can be corrected automatically; low-confidence ones should be flagged for human review. + +--- + +## 7. Key Decisions Made + +### OCR Architecture +- **claude-4-6 via Anthropic API** is the current production step 1 model for diary narrative pages +- **olmOCR via DeepInfra** is the fallback / comparison baseline +- Two-pass architecture (vision OCR → text extraction) is deliberate and correct — collapsing into one step would pay vision token rates for all field extraction + +### Image Processing +- **150 DPI** is sufficient for this document type at typical war diary scan quality +- **JPEG 85% compression** is required before sending to Anthropic API (5 MB limit); no meaningful OCR detail loss at this quality level +- PNG at 150 DPI produces ~6-7 MB images — always exceeds Anthropic's limit + +### Output Format +- **HTML tables** for diary pages (Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks structure) +- **Plain text** for all other page types +- **`## Page N`** section headers in output MD — required by step 2 (viewer) and step 3 (extraction) + +### Pipeline Routing (proposed) +- **Misc documents (~90% of pages):** Step 1 → Step 3 immediately. No human verification needed. +- **Narrative diary pages (~10% of pages):** Step 1 → Step 2 viewer → human verification → Step 3. Only verified text feeds the descendant report. + +### Models Definitively Ruled Out +- **Qwen3-VL-30B:** Do not use. ~40% silent failure rate, infinite loops, systematic character errors. +- **Gemini Flash (either version):** Not for handwriting, not for complex forms. +- **Any Anthropic model via DeepInfra:** Returns 404. Use Anthropic API directly. + +--- + +## 8. OCR Correction Experiment (Gemini Pro + Stacey Context) + +**Test:** Attempted automated OCR correction by passing olmOCR output to Gemini 2.5 Pro along with contextual reference material (C.P. Stacey's *The Victory Campaign*). + +**Pages tested:** 4, 5, 6, 7, 30, 32 + +**Result:** 0 corrections suggested across all 6 pages. + +**Analysis:** One of two interpretations: +1. The olmOCR output on these pages was accurate enough that Gemini Pro found nothing to correct — a positive signal for olmOCR quality on the pages selected. +2. The correction prompt was insufficiently targeted to surface the known errors (paraphrasing, meaning reversals, hallucinations) that were identified in the manual comparison. + +**Conclusion:** Automated correction via a second-pass LLM is not yet proven. Manual human review (via the OCR viewer) remains the quality gate for narrative pages. + +--- + +## 9. Cost Comparison + +Based on DeepInfra pricing and Anthropic API pricing as at May 2026, and typical token counts for this document type (~1,500 input tokens per page for text, plus ~1,200 tokens for image via vision models): + +| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Relative Cost | Notes | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| olmOCR 2-7B | DeepInfra | ~$0.07 | ~$0.07 | 1× (baseline) | Cheapest. Consistent. | +| Gemini 2.0 Flash | DeepInfra | ~$0.15 | ~$0.60 | ~4× | Same output as 2.5 Flash | +| Gemini 2.5 Flash | DeepInfra | ~$0.15 | ~$0.60 | ~4× | No gain over 2.0 Flash | +| Qwen3-VL-30B | DeepInfra | ~$0.20 | ~$0.88 | ~6× | Disqualified | +| Gemini 2.5 Pro | DeepInfra | ~$1.25 | ~$10.00 | ~50× | Best accuracy; think blocks inflate token count | +| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | $3.00 | $15.00 | ~100× | Best structured output; no post-processing needed | + +**For 150,000-page scale:** +- olmOCR at scale: very low cost; accuracy limitations are the constraint +- Gemini Pro at full corpus: materially expensive; hybrid approach preferred +- Claude 4.6 at full corpus: highest cost but may be justified for narrative diary pages (only ~10% of pages) + +**Recommended approach at scale:** olmOCR for misc documents (90%); Claude 4.6 for narrative diary pages (10%). This concentrates the expensive model where accuracy matters most for the commercial product. + +--- + +## 10. Known Open Questions + +1. **Formal Claude 4.6 scoring:** `step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md` exists but has not been formally scored against the control test comparison. This should be the next evaluation step. + +2. **Step 3 model choice:** Step 3 (extraction) currently uses `meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct` (olmOCR variant) and `claude-sonnet-4-6` (claude variant). Llama 70B has not been formally evaluated for grid reference extraction accuracy. Bad grids silently poison PostGIS downstream. Formal comparison of Llama vs Claude on `_positions.json` output quality is pending. + +3. **Handwriting routing:** No model has been confirmed for production-quality handwriting transcription. Gemini 2.5 Pro is the best tested but has truncation issues on complex pages. A dedicated handwriting model (e.g., Google Document AI, Azure Form Recognizer) has not been evaluated. + +4. **Complex form failures:** Field Return of Officers (nominal roll) causes truncation in Gemini Pro and timeouts in olmOCR. Qwen handled it but is otherwise disqualified. No production-viable solution confirmed for this page type. + +5. **`` block suppression:** Gemini Pro's think blocks can be stripped post-processing, but they also inflate token counts and costs. Testing a `thinkingBudget: 0` parameter (if available via DeepInfra) is pending. + +--- + +*Document covers: olmOCR 2-7B, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Qwen3-VL-30B, Claude 3.7 Sonnet (failed), Claude Sonnet 4.6* +*Test corpus: Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44, 32-page control test* +*Pipeline scripts: `step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py`, `step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py`, `ocr_model_comparison.py`, `ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py`* + diff --git a/notes/wardiary_pipeline_notes.md b/notes/wardiary_pipeline_notes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..985a833 --- /dev/null +++ b/notes/wardiary_pipeline_notes.md @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +# Project '44 — Pipeline Session Notes +*May 2026 | Working log — pipeline architecture & decisions* + +--- + +## 1. Pipeline Overview + +| Step | Name | Input | Output | Model | Notes | +|------|------|-------|--------|-------|-------| +| 1 | OCR | PDF pages (PNG) | Raw MD with HTML tables | Claude 4.6 or olmOCR | Vision work — reads scanned images. Claude 4.6 significantly better than olmOCR on structured docs. | +| 2 | Viewer MD | Step 1 MD | Clean viewer MD (no HTML) | Script (no LLM) | Display artifact only — for Jonesy QA and Project '44 frontend. Not a data input. | +| 3 | Extraction | Step 1 MD (text only) | _narratives.json + _positions.json | Llama 70B (TBD: Claude?) | Text reasoning only — no vision needed. Re-runnable cheaply if schema changes. | + +--- + +## 2. Why Two Passes (Step 1 + Step 3) Is Not Wasteful + +Step 1 is vision work (image → text). Step 3 is reasoning work (text → structured JSON). Fundamentally different tasks. + +- Step 1 sends PNG images to a vision-capable model — expensive per page, requires visual understanding of scanned documents. +- Step 3 reads clean OCR text and extracts structured data (dates, grids, place names, categories). No image involved. Costs a fraction of step 1. +- Keeping them separate means if the extraction schema changes (it will), you re-run step 3 only against already-OCR'd MD files. You never re-OCR. +- Collapsing into one step would mean paying vision token rates for every field extraction on every page — more expensive and harder to prompt correctly. + +**Decision: Two-pass is the correct architecture. The separation is a cost advantage, not a cost problem.** + +--- + +## 3. What Step 3 Actually Produces (and Why It's Needed) + +The viewer MD looks good — but step 3 is still necessary. The two outputs serve completely different consumers. + +### _narratives.json +- Dated entries as discrete records: date, place, weather, full summary text. +- Feeds the descendant report generation pipeline. +- Without it, Claude has no way to query "what happened on 14 Sep 44" without reading the entire diary. +- The viewer MD is prose — it cannot be queried or filtered by date. + +### _positions.json +- Geo-extractable records with raw grid references, sheet refs, position categories (END_OF_DAY, SUBUNIT, ENEMY, PATROL, etc.), confidence levels, and context snippets. +- Feeds the mapping layer — Postgres with pgvector + PostGIS. +- Without it, there are no coordinates to plot on the map. + +**Viewer MD = display artifact. Step 3 JSONs = database inputs. Both necessary.** + +--- + +## 4. Page Composition of a War Diary — The 300/30 Insight + +A typical war diary PDF of ~300 pages breaks down roughly as: + +| Document Type | Approx. Pages | Notes | +|---------------|---------------|-------| +| Narrative diary pages | ~30 (10%) | The HTML table pages with Place / Date / Hour / Summary. Need human verification before narrative extraction. | +| Misc documents | ~270 (90%) | Message logs, intel reports, newsletters, Part 1 Orders, nominal rolls, appendices, sitreps, patrol reports, traces. | + +--- + +## 5. Proposed Pipeline Routing + +Narrative pages and misc documents have different quality gates — they should not share the same queue. + +### Misc documents (~270 pages) +- Step 1 (OCR) → straight to step 3 extraction immediately. +- No human verification needed before extraction. +- Feed intel reports, patrol data, message metadata into the RAG pipeline. + +### Narrative diary pages (~30 pages) +- Step 1 (OCR) → step 2 viewer MD → Jonesy verifies → step 3 narrative extraction. +- Only after human sign-off does the page go to step 3. +- Ensures `_narratives.json` (which feeds descendant reports) is built on verified text. + +**Practical benefit: 90% of extraction work flows through immediately. The bottleneck only applies to the 30 pages that matter most for the commercial product.** + +--- + +## 6. Open Question: Llama vs Claude for Step 3 + +Step 3 currently uses `meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct`. May produce more errors on: + +- Ambiguous HTML table rows with missing or split dates +- Grid reference parsing and 4-digit → 6-digit expansion +- Correct position category assignment (END_OF_DAY vs SUBUNIT vs FRIENDLY) + +**To test:** Run step 3 on the same Calgary Highlanders pages with (a) Llama 70B and (b) Claude Haiku or Sonnet. Compare `_positions.json` output quality, especially grid confidence and category accuracy. Bad grids silently poison PostGIS, so accuracy matters more than cost here. + +--- + +## 7. Key Principles Confirmed This Session + +- **OCR quality:** olmOCR is decent; Claude 4.6 is significantly better for structured historical documents. +- **Two passes:** The two-pass architecture (vision OCR → text extraction) is deliberate and cost-effective. +- **Step 3 purpose:** Step 3 is not redundant — viewer MD and JSON outputs serve completely different consumers. +- **Page ratio:** ~10% narrative pages, ~90% misc documents. Most of the pipeline runs without waiting for human review. +- **Quality gate:** Narrative pages need human verification before step 3. Misc pages do not. +- **Data quality:** pgvector + PostGIS in a single SQL query is a core architectural advantage. Bad grids are hard to catch downstream — model accuracy in step 3 matters. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a3e221b --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,768 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44 +OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 (claude-sonnet-4-6) via Anthropic +Source: Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf — pages 7–27 + +## Page 7 + +Page 1 + +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. + +The Calgary Highlanders, CA(O) + +**WAR DIARY** +OR +**INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY** +*(Erase heading not required)* + +M.F.M. 11 +40/P & S/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disp + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Totes
MR
Sheet
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8El		1 Sep
44		After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.
We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.
At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville.
Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.
Bn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.
At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank.
Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.
Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.
The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde.
Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute.
We are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.
And so to bed for a good night's rest.

Weather Fair and warm		H




















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+ +## Page 8 + +Page 2 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8E1
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.
Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/ 3
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France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2568
Sheet		3 Sep
44		To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things.
At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942.
Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago.
At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route.
At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes right".
On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial "stew".
At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course.
The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.

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France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet		4 Sep
44		The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.
From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.
The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.
Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.
Clair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.
Capt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.
This mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.
During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.
At 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.

Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later.
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France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet		5 Sep
44		The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency.
Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces.
During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised.
At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move.
The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. "H" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border.
We are on the "no sleep" list once again.

Weather Rain and cool
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NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
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MONTREUIL
MR 7725
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NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
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ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		5 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on.
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal.
At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead.
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route.
The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O.
At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.		4.
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NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
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MONTREUIL
MR 7725
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NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
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ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.

Weather Cold with rain
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances.
We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
Bn HQ was fortunate in being treatedas guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients.
The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
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ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
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BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs.
However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town.
We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town an any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different.
Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part.
We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn.
Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position.
The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times.
At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire.
The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy.
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ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
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BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		7 Sep
44		Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380.
Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments.
Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson).
It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information.
Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.

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BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
Sheet		8 Sep
44		During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs.
"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route.
Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to "crack on". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.		15
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BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.
We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.
Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.
The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.
Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.
Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.
The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.
"Soon", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" and "A" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.
This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.		15
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BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
Sheet
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines.
    Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.

                Weather    Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.
France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, "Go ahead".
    Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker.
    Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area.
    The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O.
    Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.		15
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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.
The infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite ¥so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.
They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.
At 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.
This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.
Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.

Weather Fair and Cool		15
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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.
In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.
Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.
Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.
4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.
In the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "I" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "I" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.
The scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.
The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.
Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.		15
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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.
At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland".
Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.
At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell" let loose.
The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.

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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16.
One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area.
The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty.
During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz.
Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "I" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured.
At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.		15
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France
LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.
In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O.
We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements.
Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys.
Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports.
Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them.
An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes.
There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side.
A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety.
The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.		15







































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France
LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.
At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "C" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding "C" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident.
Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		.Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living.
M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences.
At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town.
Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. "I" S.c sent an "I" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for		,5
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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.
The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up.
Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself.
"C" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point.
Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon "bites" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight.
Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic.
There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, "The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself.
When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress.
During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.

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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		13 Sep
44		At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.
Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.
A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.
At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.
Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.
During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.
However all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from "green" to "red". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.
Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy.		15
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France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		13 Sep
44		Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity.
Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque.
During the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties.
Reinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on.
At approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present.
At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.
Major Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer.

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MR 1368
Sheet 39-28		14 SepAfter carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order "Dog" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. "Dog" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major "Del" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions.
At 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, "Charlie" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 14788̄3, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the "I" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service		15
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a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_claude-sonnet-4-6.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_claude-sonnet-4-6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..434e632 --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_claude-sonnet-4-6.md @@ -0,0 +1,1879 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: claude-sonnet-4-6 +Label: claude-sonnet-4-6 +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + JPEG 85% + +## Page 1 +M.F.M. 11A +200M—5-40 (5185) +(H.Q. 1772-39-1658) + +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE + +*(Strike out where not applicable)* + +**WAR DIARIS** +Appxs Checked +Date 19 Aug 1947 + +**SECRET** + +**WAR DIARY** + +OF + +THE CALGARY H IGHLANDERS CA(O) + +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +Courier + +CON. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. +RECEIVED +8 NOV 1944 +WAR LIARIES + +VOLUME + +War Diaries +Ser 173 +Appx 13-15 +SE. 1944 + +2··57 + +APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15 +" 1, 8 – 14 Enclosed +appendix 16- in appendix Jacket. (maps) + +ORIGINAL + +1/261 SEP 1944 + +## Page 2 +1 + +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. + +**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. + +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). + +2 + +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. + +(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. + +3 + +(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes. + +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Reinforcements. *Copy of Part II Orders and Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R.* should be attached as appendices to the original copy. 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. + +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** + +## Page 3 +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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44

No.     Description                        Original    Duplicate    Triplicate

✓1.    A.F.W. 3008/9E                     X           -             -
2.     Part II Orders                    -           -             X
✓3.    Arty Task Tables                  X           -             -
✓4.    Move Orders                       X           -             -
✓5.    Messages                          X           -             -
6.     Pratrol Programme                 X           -             -
✓7.    Recommendation for Victoria Cross   X           -             -
✓8.    Message from the C in C.          X           -             -
✓9.    The Glen                          X           -             -
✓10.   Daily News sheets                 X           -             -
✓11.   Allied Agents                     X           -             -
✓12.   Memorial Service 3 Sep 44          X           -             -
✓13.   March Past - DIEPPE                X           -             -
✓14.   Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44     X           -             -
✓15.   Maps                              X           -             -
+ +## Page 4 + +

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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

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

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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8E1
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
+      Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.
+      Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
+      We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.
+      One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.
+      Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
+      The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

+      Weather    Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/ 3
+ + +## Page 5 +Page 6 +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate will be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		5 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
+We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
+When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
+Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on.
+At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal.
+At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead.
+After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route.
+The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O.
+At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
+In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.		4.
15.
+ +## Page 6 +Page 7 + +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 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
    When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.

Weather Cold with rain
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances.
    We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
    Bn HQ was fortunate in being treatedas guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients.
    The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
+ +## Page 7 +Page 50 + +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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200x. H Hour had been set at 1830 hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when wome 25 pdrs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was trying to reach them. Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air, and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking. Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report, Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties, necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitting him to reorganize.

Following a morep at 2317, came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day was won.

Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed.

Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon.
Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility.		2

CFl.
+ +## Page 8 +Page 51 + +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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
........R.L. Ellis Maj..........
(R. L. Ellis) Major
A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)
+ +## Page 9 +(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (*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.F.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.** Surns + +| 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 | | | +| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | | +| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 6 | | | +| Staff Serjeants | | | | | +| Serjeants | 29 | | | | +| Corporals | 73 | | | | +| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 635 | | | | +| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | | +| | | | | | +| TOTALS | | 1 | * | * | + +* 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 ORs | 2 C.A.C. | | | +| 3 ORs | R div Sygs | | | +| 3 ORs | 5 Aust Ind | | | +| 1 OR | 1 div Recce | | | +| | 1 | | | + +____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). | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | +| | | | | | + +--- + +(Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (*Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.*) + +S Coy ____ For week ending 29 Sept 44 Serial No. + +**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** Surns + +| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. | +|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.Sergeants, Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Sergeants. | Sergeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. Trades and Specialists | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.Sergeants, Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Sergeants. | Sergeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. Trades and Specialists | TOTAL. | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Blacksmiths | 7 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Boot Repairers | 7 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Bricklayers .. | 1 | 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Concreters .. | | 1 | | | | | 1? | | | | | | | | | | | +| Cooks .. | 16 | 14 | | | | | | 14/15 | | | | | | 2 | | 2 | | +| Chiropody Orderles | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Clerks .. | 12 | 12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (Wheeled) | 20 | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| .. .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | 5 | | +| Driver Mechanics .. | 42 | 50 | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Driver Operators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Electricians .. | | 5 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Farriers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Fitters, M.V. .. | 2 | 6 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Masons .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Motor Mechanics .. | 3 | 4 | | | | 2 | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | +| Painters and Decorators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | • • | | | | | | +| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters .. | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | • | | | | | | +| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | | +| Saddlers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Signallers | 05 | 34 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | | +| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 | 5 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Tailors .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| tradesmen | | 3 | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| General | | 1 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | +| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 2 | | 1 | 33 | 26 | | | | | | 384 | 62 | | 64 | | | + +Date of Despatch____ albert and Next + +*Signature of Commander.* + +*Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.* + +## Page 10 +Page 1 + +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/3454 (5171) (Pads of 32) +Serial No.________ +(Repeat at Part D) + +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. + +**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.** + +The Calg. Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 3 Sep 44 + +**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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RanksW.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
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Lieut.-Colonels11
Majors55
Captains13141
Lieutenants19245
2nd Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers
TOTALS38446
+ +* 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.** + + + + + + + + +
RankNameRegt. or CorpsDateUnit from which joined
MajorV UdallLnt 1 C.Hy. HighrsLunt C Calg Highrs
MajorR.H. BakerLnt 1 C.M. ComdLnt 1 A B parson
MajorG. McElhingueLnt 1 M.G.W woodLnd R.C. Bailey
Capt.C.W. GoreLnt 1 M.G.W ComdLnd Andrus Comd
Lieut.H.A.HolmgrenLnt 1 A.A. ...
+ +**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.** + + + + +
RankNameRegt. or CorpsDateCause or Unit to which proceeded
Lieut.H.A.ThompsonCalg Highrs15 SepWounded
+ +. + +(UNIT) week-ending ........................A.F.W.3008 (Revised) + +**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.** + + + + + + +
RankName and InitialsRegt. or CorpsRemarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known)
+ +--- + +Page 2 + +Army Form W.3008 (R... + +**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH** + +Unit.________ +PART D.—NO... + +**(i) OFFICERS O...** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No.RankNameCorpsAppointmentPresent with unit
123
Personal NumberSubstantive Rank
1Lt. Lieut.-Col.D.G. MacLauchlanCalg HighrsC.O.Yes
2MajorV. StottCalg Highrs2 i/cYes
3MajorR.H. BakerCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
MajorF.H. McKenzieCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
4MajorCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
5Capt. (A/Major)M.L. EllisCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
6Capt. (A/Major)D.C. RobinsonCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
Capt.F.H. ClarkeCalg HighrsS. Adjt.Yes
Capt.C.H. DoreCalg HighrsT.O.Yes
9Capt.H. GordonCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
10Capt.W.B. HeylandCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
11Capt.D.H. HarrisonCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
12Capt.R.H. MasherCalg HighrsA.C....Yes
13Capt.HigginsCalg HighrsQ.M.Yes
14Capt.A.J.J. MacdonellCalg HighrsQ.M.Yes
15Capt.G.V. StottCalg HighrsA/MR OffrYes
16Capt.W. TennantCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
17Capt.A.H. TurnbullR.C.A.M.C.M.O.Yes
Capt.G.B. WoodCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
19Lieut. (A/Ca.t)D.C. KearnsCalg HighrsCarrier OffrYes
20Lieut. (A/Capt)R.B. WestcootCalg HighrsMortar OffrYes
21Lieut.H. BaconCalg Highrs2 i/c CarrierYes
22Lieut.S.R. CaseyCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
23Lieut.I.J. CoadyCalg Highrs2 i/c A/TkYes
24Lieut.J.R. CraddockCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
25Lieut.N. DouglasCalg HighrsPl. i.c.Yes
26Lieut.S.V. WordCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
27Lieut.M.M. HolmgrenCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
28Lieut.A. ...Calg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
29Lieut.L.C. MagellCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
30Lieut.A.A. MedhurstCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
31Lieut.W.H. MaguireCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
Lieut.R.H. MooreCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
33Lieut.R... MunroCalg HighrsPioneer OffrYes
34Lieu .F.J. MekinatryCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
35Lieut.H.J. ... AndersonCalg HighrsScout OffrYes
36Lieut.... KellarCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
37Lieut.... WoodCalg HighrsYes
Lieut.W.G. MillsR.C.O.C.O.O.Yes
39Lieut.J.A. AndersonCalg HighrsSurplusYes
40Lieut.W.A. PetreyCalg HighrsSurplusYes
41Lieut.P.H. LaFleurCalg HighrsSurplusYes
42Lieut.A.H. TrimmerCalg HighrsSurplusYes
43Lieut.A.C. HaleyCalg HighrsSurplusYes
44Lieut.A.H. MacDonaldCalg HighrsSurplusYes
+ +**ATTACHED** + + + + + + +
Substantive RankHigher Act. Temporary if he...
1. Major. J.M. Garven2 C.S.C. W.e.f. 1 Aug 44.
2. N/Capt. J.M.A. Percy3 Bde. W.e.f. 14 Mar 43.
3. Supervisor C.J. Lannan3 Aux Ser. W.e.f. 9 Jan 44.
+ +22 Sep 44 +(Date of Despatch.) + +MR 740763 + +(Signature of Commander.) + +5 Col... +(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.) + +## Page 11 +5 Cn FD REGT R.C.A. + +Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoCoords of Task
E		NHtAxisEngaged Bty
DF 30217077401 m180°
DF SOS 312177781 m180°5 Bty    Apky 3
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327691 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351937490220°
DF 402787581030°
DF SOS 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 52140081700
DF SOS 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
+ +Rmheathem Capt + +(R.M.LEATHEM)CAPT. RCA +Adjutant +5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A. + +Distribution      No. + +5 Bty             1 +28 Bty           2 +73 Bty           3 +→5 C.I.B.      4, 5, 6, 7 +C.O.              8 +Adjutant       9 + +War Diaries +L 72 +Ser _________ 3 +Appx ________ +SEP1944 + +## Page 12 +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. + +Call. Srl No. ty Transmission Instructions + +C 112 1578113 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +OFFICE DATE STAMP + +FROM +(A) + +Originator | Date—Time of Origin +HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div | 172205A + +For Action +TO 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps +RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File. + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No. +O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44. + +DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.) +SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.) + +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 [signature] Lieut | SIGNED | Time cleared | | + +## Page 13 +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET +Copy No 36 +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 27 Sep 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 171798W080Cancelled. Arnhem
28. 1800. hr.
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47360 9864510
DF 5699 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 00008110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126300 04752345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156554 0462020
DF 166641 0436030
DF 176700 0351055
DF(SOS)186777 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 196847 04030
DF 20619 0490
DF 217020 01790
DF(SOS)22693 99004526 Bty
DF 236865 02750
DF 246840 02500
DF 256865 02000
DF 266935 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28696 993070
DF 29696 9870130
DF 10017544 018010130
DF 10027612 02605130
DF 1003695 983030
DF 1004703 9820340
DF 1005708 986070
DF 608080 06672520
DF 617996 060925320
DF 627990 058524conc
DF(SOS)707930 0530211606 Fd Regt
DF 717540 029511-
DF 807885 057520335
DF 817840 062020conc
DF 827830 056018335
+ +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. + +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. + +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +for Healey-Robertson, Lieut +(M Monzon) Maj +for BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION + +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 + +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +## Page 14 +4 + +ISSUED IN +CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 + +Appx 4 + +[Diagram showing tactical groupings with the following text within shapes:] + +RdeM + +CALG HIGHRS + +△ +S +LAA + +RHC ++ +TKS + +S +Fd REGS + +TS AMB FD COY + +War Diaries +Ser 192 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944 + +## Page 15 +baly +Hegh + +INFO FROM A R PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 + +REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 39e 28,29, 40 +APIS 2 CDN INF DIV + +TRACE PART I + +12 ++ +85 + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G. +CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS + +COMJANY SHELTER PITS + +15 ++ +30 + +PARTIALLY +FLOODED + +PARTIALLY +FLOODED + +3 TO 9 ROWS +VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED + +TANKS PITS +POSITIONS +ON DYKE +COVER CLEAR +HEAVILY +DEFENDED + +FLOODED +MAIN RDS +CLEAR + ++ +30 + ++ +30 +30 + +## Page 16 +S E C R E T + +1 Sep 44 + +5 CDN INF [illegible text] NO. 5 + +DATE OF MOV — 2 Sep 44 + +ROUTES TO SP — SP — ROUTE — Dis P — as per trace "R" att. + +DENSITY — 40 VTM — SPEED — 18 MPH HALTS — NIL + +MOV — Embussed on unit tpt — A Ech will accompany units + +TC — Unit responsibility — Lieut J.L.Fontaine — SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde — Dis P + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME PAST SP
HEAD		TIME PAST SP
TAIL		REMARKSNOTES
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by OC ß H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for lo ds NOT before 1130 hrs — order RHC — Calg Highrs — R de Mais.
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors wil RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 h rs
3R H C9009000920Route to SP — most direct3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce par is who will guide pnits from Dis P.
4Calg Highrs9009250945Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536
+ +DISTRIBUTION + +R H C (2) Bde Comd S.L. War Diary (3) +R de Mais (2) B M Sigs O +Calg Highrs (2) S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +18 Cdn Fd Amb I O. Camp +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div T.O. C.S.M. + GSO III File + +RG Slater (signature) + +(R.G.Slater) Major +B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 17 +*balg* +*Heghs* + +SECRET +2CS/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +2 CDN INF DIV DMA + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +*J. lee* +*19/930* + +[MAP DIAGRAM showing areas labeled: HQ DMA, RCASC, RCEME, SPARE, ORD, MEDS, and numbered sections 4, 5, 6 with Bde markings, and RCA] + +63 ++ 91 + ++ 87 +67 + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +R.B MacNeill +(R B MacNeill)Maj +DAQMG +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q'(Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 18 +(B) NOTES (Contd) + +4. Recce Parties + +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bds SP by 180800A Hrs. + +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. + +(c) Rations for the day are required. + +(d) Route as per route card. + +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV. + +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up coins at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. + +5. Inf Bns will incl in their coins 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening. + +6. H Hr for move 0800A - 18 Sep 44. + +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +OC Caly Hughes. +Route cards NOT yet avail able when +this det left. Follow same route as described +yesterday — move of RHC adenes by GOC +(Can Inf Div. + +HG Slater +maj. + +## Page 19 +C11 + +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 + +80 ++ 16 + +ROSE + +DAISY + +VIOLET + +LILLY + +PANSY + +ROSSERS + +←PEARL + +DIAMOND RUBY + +73 ++ 07 +FIELD + +BENNY + +90 ++ 07 GEORGE + +◯ TONY + +## Page 20 +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM: · 5 Cdn Inf Bde                          020720B + +TO           R H C    R de Mais    Calg Highrs + +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind +southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) +Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy +NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 +feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles +(.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- + +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 21 +MESSAGE FORM + +FR     ·    5 Cdn Inf Bde                          020700B + +TO          R H C    R de Mais    Calg Highrs + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif. opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US CORPS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS 328 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line S6828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LONL 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.) + +ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 7ll INF DIV according to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK A3LT REGT 878 GR 346 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-1 sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) Xxxxxxx ground observation V-1 assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 126109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI Hq 2 Cdn Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm + +If liable      W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 22 +Z. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 M[...][...] + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. 2 + +| | 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 | 050800B | CZ 2 XI 44 E SIGNALS | + +For Action. + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +| Message Instructions. | GR | +|---|---| + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification Hq coy 630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272 FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) PW3 state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att 955 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle area LE CRIEL 4178 - ST SAENS 3355 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1553 and in wood sq 1655(.) total PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except [signature] 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 | | | + +## Page 23 +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE
+TO: RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY-
+TOR 3COT3 + +GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.)
+1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4
+CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793
+(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at
+WISSANT 7371 (.) US army (.) 12 and 30 US corps on R MOSELLE from
+excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across
+river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div
+elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area
+Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US cores cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached
+K5332 (.) 2 BRIT army (.) GUARDS armd div gained brhead over ALBERT
+CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH
+from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs
+t wo coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.)
+RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EA3T rds leading out of
+OSTEND (.) ESSEX 3COT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols
+WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5295 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.)
+HQ area Xrds 2178 and R DE MAI3 area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled
+during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHR3 occupied LOON-
+PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA
+PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal
+gun (.) FU3 MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.)
+3 3ASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.)
+patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.)
+3 3ASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.)
+TOR 3COT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B
+GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm + +If liable [signature]
+- - - IN CIPHER [signature] + +## Page 24 +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 50) 5/43 Ml 71945 51-07-50 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 1 3 + +Cell Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. + +FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp +(A) 1615B +5 CDN INF BDE 12xxxxxxx +xxxxxxxx +For Action. + +[ARMY SIGNALS stamp: C7 12 XI 4 E] + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No + +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) attack of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left have practically reached sea(.) NINTH US ARMY(.) 8 US corps street fighting began in BREST 10 sep(.) THIRD US ARMY(.) 15 US corps with 2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL Z47 - 7169 -8287 - U7012(.) 20 US corps meeting hy opposition along MOSELLE - 25 US inf div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY(.) 5 US corps (.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P81 morning 10 sep and fwd tps approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28 US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH-LUXEMBOURG border area P6350 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF EPA... K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of MAASTRICHT K55 and WEST AND NORTH of HASS LT K35(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.) gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to 120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(.) armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH of BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area town 7572 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.) 8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7338 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) + +Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV inf as of 111700B(.) ESSEK SCOTS continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLAGE(.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxxx 912942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957 872952(.) 29 cdn armd recce regt held up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21 cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing + +This message may be sent brhead infm on SITREP area fell infm POLISH div(.) +AS WRITTEN by any means Into enemy hands this message must Time System Op. +except Degree of Priority. +} WIRELESS. be sent IN CIPHER. THI or TOR + +Time Cleared +Signed. Signed. + +## Page 25 +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) + +**MESSAGE FORM** + +Register No. 1 + +Call | 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: 192015A + +For Action + +TO R H C R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRS + +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Message Instructions —— GR —— + +Originator's No. + +CO 5 INTRCT(.) one(.) intercorns by 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective 201000a(.) rd from rd junc 884283 - BL UUOT 8684 thence line of wood to canal junc 887334 thence line of intermittation and canal to pt 792377 all incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 768868 thence river to br 761861 thence rd to DUCAT 7382 all excls 2 CDN CORPS(.) two(.) 2 CDN CORPS to have running rights on rd 792807 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly arc swing 788870(.) three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at 201000A(.) + +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 *Cm all Sulabery Capt* Time cleared + +## Page 26 +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212345A + +TO R H C R DE MAIN CALC HIQHRE 5 CDN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTI 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +GO V SECRET (.) ITEM no 57 (.) infm toH11550A (.) identifications (.) +1 coy 404 BLANDSSSCHUSTZEM BN 810830A at 827956 PW (.) one pl of Pws +coy in posn 827956 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated +in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in JANTHOVEN 8595 +arriving 4 sep from LILLE (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys +each of three plas(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys +at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since +warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel +incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with +battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl +PZ FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690002 (.) +formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task +was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed +bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 659 GR 531 inf divand +149 TD ERSATA BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible +sector MARIAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) +present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in +wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times +(.) LMGs reported at 809948 809947 809946 (.) br 889985 partially +demolished (.) give report H, at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) +for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep +must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +ANNEX 32 + +## Page 27 +Appendix + +8 + +21 ARMY GROUP + +Appoy 8 + +1 9 2 + +8 + +Ap + +**PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C** + +**(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS)** + +1. I want today, 17 September, to speak to all soldiers in the Group of Armies under my command. + +2. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on 21 August. **Then** we were moving up towards the SEINE, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. **Today** the SEINE is far behind us; the Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany. + +And by the terrific energy of your advance northwards from the Seine, you brought quick relief to our families and loved ones in England — by occupying the launching sites of the flying bombs. + +We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The total of prisoners captured is now nearly 400,000; and there are many more to be collected from those ports in Britany and in the Pas de Calais that are still holding out. + +The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material; it is becoming problematical how much longer he can continue the struggle. + +3. Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space of time. + +You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. + +Let us say to each other : + +« This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ». + +4. And now the Allies are closing in on Nazi Germany from the east, from the south, and from the west; her satellite powers have thrown the towel into the ring — they have had enough of the Nazis, and they now fight on our side. Our American Allies are fighting on German soil in many places; very soon we shall all be there. + +5. The Nazi leaders have ordered the people to defend Germany to the last and to dispute every inch of ground; this is a very natural order, and we would do the same ourselves in a similar situation. + +But the mere issuing of orders is quite useless; you require good men and true to carry them out. + +The great mass of the German people know that their situation is already hopeless, and they will think more clearly on this subject as we advance deeper into their country; they have little wish to continue the struggle. + +6. Whatever orders are issued in Germany, and whatever action is taken on them, no human endeavours can now prevent the complete and utter defeat of the armed forces of Germany; their fate is certain, and their defeat will be absolute. + +The triumphant cry now is + +« Forward into Germany ». + +7. Good luck to you all, and good hunting in Germany. + +B. L. Montgomery +Field - Marshal + +C-in-C 21 Army Group. + +Belgium +17 Sept. 1944. + +## Page 28 +the REGIMENTAL JOURNAL + +**GILIEM** affor 9 + +9 + +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV + +Aug - Sept +1944 + +[ILLUSTRATION: Drawing of a soldier in combat gear examining items, with a German helmet visible in the foreground and ruins/destruction in the background] + +SEP 1944 + +## Page 29 +ADDRESS + +This is the first opportunity to speak to all of you, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men since we left England. We have moved far and fast since that day, and conditions of which you are fully aware as I am, have made it unwise to have you together in a small compact group so that I could speak to you. I have talked to many of you individually at odd times, now I want to express a few of my thoughts to all of you through the medium of the "GLEN". + +It is a much more "grown up" battalion now, after the experiences it has been through in those last months, and although in my opinion it was a first class Unit then, I think it is even a better Unit now. There has been many changes in the Unit and we have lost many of our old friends. We have been joined by many new men, but one of the things which has pleased me so much, is that, den spite of all new men who have joined us from so many other Units and different places, there is no question that it is still The Calgary Highlanders. + +Your pride in yourselves individually and as a battalion is certainly justified by your accomplishments. It is too early yet to tabulate too much detail about those accomplishments and anyway security regulations would not permit. There will be time enough for that when the job is thoroughly completed, but this much I can say, that I have always felt an unbounded pride in the Battalion, but the accomplishments both by the Unit and by individuals in it beggars my poor powers to describe. In many cases,- and of this I am very sure,- our successes have resulted, not only from military strategy, human logic, individual gallantry and bravery, and collective unity of effort, but something infinitely stronger than all these - the Grace of God. + +MET +You have unflinchingly the most exacting demands that have been made on you. You have at all times shown a courage and cheerfulness, a pri in yourselves, in your Unit, and in your country, and an unconquerable determination successfully to execute any task,- and you have done it time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from easy and I do not expect the balance of it to be any easier. We have made great strides along that path and I am completely confident that having overcome the obstacles you have, nothing, in fact can restrain you,- and the distance is vastly shorter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the record of your achievements is read, it will compare favourably with your predecessors. It will give you a rating with any Unit at any time and will most completely justify your faith and pride in yourselves and the hopes and expectations of relatives, friends and supporters at home. I consider you truly worthy successors to the "Fighting Tenth" 10th Bn. C.E.F. (the last War) the Unit which you perpetuate. You are nobly and heroically fulfilling the obligations of your service and the bursting pride which I feel in you will be shared by the country you represent. + +As far as the honour which was recently awarded me is concerned, I look upon that as physical evidence of the recognition of the magnificent performance you have consistently given, and as such, shall wear with the greatest pride. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the supporting arms and all branches of the service that have from time to time so ably assisted us in our tasks. Their help has been magnificent and we are deeply appreciative. + +My most sincere congratulations for all you have accomplished. We will continue with equal perseverance until the final successful culmination of our efforts. For that ensure time good luck to you all, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men and may God continue to grant us his support in the future as he has done in the past. + +"THE OLD MAN". + +## Page 30 +THEM HE + +WROTE HOME + +EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lee, who formerly wrote the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of the Battalion at the present due to wounds received in battle. We understand his wounds have healed, but it is doubtful wheather Jack will return. In the meantime at least an effort is being made to carry on in Jack's place. + +TO THE FOLKS AT HOME — Being as I am in France and am very busy digging slit trenches and other necessary actions, I haven't had much time to write. Every time I got ready to write we would have to move or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or Moaning Minnies. + +Thes Moaning Minniesare quite the thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of funny noises, but nothing quite like these Minnies. You hear them once and you never forget them. A fellow can't come right out and explain them, but the name just about fits them. I've been thinking of taking one back to the homestead for post war reasons. Then when the tax and bill collectors come around I can set it off and watch them dig in on some one else's quart. + +These Jerry's are quite the lads when it comes to 88's and Minnies, but get them alone and they aren't so hot. One day our A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travelling light he has a sten and mags. He's looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl jumps into the trench and lets go a full mag, he's putting on the second one when four Square Heads came out with their hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the great P38s and almost sent them back when he found they didn't have any. However he put one of the Jerry's who could parley a little English in charge and sent them back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds on his way looking for a P38. + +I haven't been hearing from you much lately. But I guess that is on account of you not writing as often as you did + +when you used to write often. My girl friend has slipped too. Maybe it's because she is playing around with one of those big dough guys back there. Them maybe she got to hearing about me mixing it a little with some of the English femmes back in England. However you can let her know it was only casual stuff on my part, I can't help it if they insist on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy is too busy digging holes and looking for cider to bother with girl friends. You might cast a hint her way that I might be running a bit short on smokes. We only get a small issue from the good old Army, but the poor wee French girls can hardly get any. + +A lot of the fellowsare sort of lost because there aren't any pubs with good Beer like there was in England. Instead the people have their own private cider still in their homes.. Some of the cider is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather drink it than the water we got here. Some big nob has got the idea that lime kills germs, so they up and sling in shovels full. If it wasn't for the cider we would sure be in a bad way. I think there must be a lime issue in place of blanoo these days. A couple of the boys were knocked out on the water and if it hadn't been for the cider bringing them round it's hard to say where he would be to-day. + +Remember me telling you about the Duke making stuff in his still and how the butler used to clean the sink with it ? Well they have some stuff over here with a fancy French name that makes the Duke's brew taste like rain water. Some of the boys were spiked their cider with it, but it soon had them spiked colder than a High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. said they would be O.K. when their stomach had relined. We used it in our lighters and it worked fine until it started eating the cases away. + +I had a letter from the butler the other day. He said the Duke would have written too only he lost his pen to the butler in a crap game. + +Well I must away to my hole, I hear some moaning. At first I thought it was one of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny alright. Your gift to humanity — +PTE TUMBLEWEED. + +## Page 31 +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH. +MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44 + +Copy 10 + +VOL 2 NO 6 + +10 GLEN + +*Allied Troops Reported* +*At Brussels* + +FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND : : ARMOURED COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. + +ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURED CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE BRITISH TRUST AND AREREPORTED TO HAVE FREED MONS. + +GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERATING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ. + +CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT-FLANK ABBEVILLE. + +AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYONS. + +THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUSSARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGT. + +ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIFIED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN ITALY BEFORE THEM. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FINLAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS MORNING. + +RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS. + +A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS YUGOSLAVIA. + +PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVIO IN THE PHILIPPINES. War Diaries + +Ser ..................... 192 +Appx .................. 1 0 + +GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. + +## Page 32 +Appendix to War Dear + +France + +France and Belgium +Sep 16 - 17 - 18 1944 +Enroute from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +Lieut Col. D.F. MacLauchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore I.O.) +Also two static days in Borsbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q. + +At 1345 hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Lieut Col D.F. +MacLauchlan and the I.O. travelled to 5 C.I.B. main HQ +at Looburgio 1671 sheet 39/25 where they met Lieut Col Frank +Hutchell and his I.O. of the R.H.C. and Lieut Col Julein Bibeau and +his I.O. of the Regiment de Mais. +At 1400 hrs Major Slater, B.M. of 5 C.I.B. gave this party +the official route from Looberghe to Antwerp. Lieut Col D.F. MacL- +and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to +meet Brigadier A.J. Wiegils at 5 C.I.B. Tac HQ. at Borsbeek 7893. +by 1800 hrs. +Around 1415 hrs the advance party headed by Lieut Col D.F. MacL +started on the long trip of approximately 130 miles in length. +The C.O. drove his own jeep because of one prime reason. His +driver on many occasions has caused extra prey hairs to sprout +free and all for no good reason. The driver's sense of balance +and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was +well a sigh of relief that the I.O. rode along with the C.O. driving +and not the scatter brain driver, who had, on many occasions +in the past nearly driven the I.O. crazy. One thing is certain +at this juncture. There will very shortly be a new "semray" +jeep driver. +We passed through beautiful country enroute and upon passing +into Belgium, at Roosberghe, the party were stopped because of +a flat tire on Lieut Col D.F.MacL— jeep. During this short +cataroo we partook of a luscious cold beer and a relief +of feelings. +We followed "Trump" route until we reached oost Capelle +when our route changed to "Diamonds" and then to "Hearts". The +route was very well marked throughout and map reading +presented little difficulty until a little later, which will +be explained as the diary progresses. +*(Delte) Such very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ighaut, +were passed through during the trip, and many spots +of Canadian historical interest were seen as we unfortunately +had to speed by, due to the time limits. We saw Canadian +and British cemeteries and memorials, and German 1914-18 +fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle +6468 was noticeably well kept and certainly a joy to behold +in the extraordinary brilliance of bright fresh flowers.) +A—— troops road during the trip was the presence of +3 Lane cement highways. As a matter of fact the roads were diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.0-flash.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.0-flash.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e710353 --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.0-flash.md @@ -0,0 +1,4546 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: google/gemini-2.0-flash-001 +Label: gemini-2.0-flash +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + +## Page 1 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Right, so I've got this request to provide a verbatim transcription of a WWII Canadian Army war diary page. My primary directive here is absolute fidelity – I need to replicate everything exactly as it is on the page. This means capturing every bit of text, whether it's printed, stamped, or handwritten, and crucially, preserving any abbreviations, spelling errors, or specific formatting, like grid references. I also need to be mindful of the structure, and if there were a table, I'd be using HTML for that, but this looks like a cover page, so that's not an issue. + +I'm going to approach this systematically, breaking it down by the visual sections of the page. + +First, I'll tackle the **Top Left Corner**. There's some printed information: "M.F.M. 11A", "200M-5-40 (5185)", and "(H.Q. 1772-39-1658)". Then there's a handwritten entry, which appears to be "Nel". And finally, a stamp: "\*WAR DIARIS\* Appxs Checked Dat. 19 Aug 1947". I'll make sure to capture that asterisk and the precise date. + +Next, the **Center of the page**. This is clearly the main identification: "SECRET", "WAR DIARY", "OF", and "THE CALGARY H HIGHLANDERS CA(O)". I need to note that "H HIGHLANDERS" has a space between the 'H' and 'HIGHLANDERS'. + +Moving to the **Right Side**. This section has printed labels: "ORIGINAL", "DUPLICATE", "TRIPLICATE", followed by "(Strike out where not applicable)". The key here is that "DUPLICATE" and "TRIPLICATE" are struck out, leaving only "ORIGINAL" as the active selection. + +Now, the **Middle Section**, which contains temporal and receiving information. It has printed text: "FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44". Below that, there's a handwritten note: "Courier". Then there are two distinct stamps. The first is a circular red stamp: "CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 WAR DIARIES". The second is a circular purple stamp: "WAR DIARIES SECTION 12 NOV 1944 G.H.Q.". Finally, there's the printed word "VOLUME". + +At the **Bottom Left**, there's more specific archival information. A purple box stamp reads: "War Diaries Ser. 192 Appx 13-15 SEP 1944". Below that, it says "APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15". Then there are handwritten notes: " " 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed" and "appendix 15- in appendix Jacket, (maps)". I need to ensure the quotes and the hyphen in "appendix 15-" are replicated exactly. + +Finally, the **Bottom Right**. This area has some inverted text: "ORIGINAL" and "192/1 SEP 1944". And there's a handwritten number: "2. 57". + +Throughout this process, I'm being very careful about the legibility of handwritten parts, like "Nel" and the notes at the bottom, and ensuring all stamps are accurately transcribed with their colors noted where relevant, as they often carry significant historical context. The strike-throughs are crucial for understanding the document's status as an 'ORIGINAL'. And no, there's definitely no table on this particular page – it's purely a cover/header document. + + +M.F.M. 11A +200M-5-40 (5185) +(H.Q. 1772-39-1658) +Nel +\*WAR DIARIS\* +Appxs Checked +Dat. 19 Aug 1947 + +SECRET + +WAR DIARY + +OF + +THE CALGARY H HIGHLANDERS CA(O) + +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +Courier + +CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 WAR DIARIES VOLUME + +WAR DIARIES SECTION 12 NOV 1944 G.H.Q. + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 13-15 +SEP 1944 + +APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15 +" 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed +appendix 15- in appendix Jacket, (maps) + +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE +(Strike out where not applicable) + +2. 57 + +ORIGINAL +192/1 SEP 1944 + +## Page 2 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, so my immediate goal is to meticulously recreate the text I see in this image. I need to be absolutely precise, treating it like a verbatim transcription. I'll tackle it systematically, moving through the content section by section. This means I'll be capturing every header, every numeral, and every bullet point exactly as they appear. My focus is on fidelity – I must replicate the spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations used, no matter how unconventional they might seem. Crucially, I'm also tasked with including the page numbers, so I'll make sure to note the '1', '2', and '3' where they belong. Finally, that bolded statement at the very bottom of the page? That's going in too, just as it is. Since there's no tabular data with columns like 'Place', 'Date', 'Hour', or 'Summary' to be found, I won't be generating any HTML tables. + + +1 +2 +3 +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. + +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, equip- +ment, organization and administration. + +3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and +duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the suc- +ceeding 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. + +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). +6. The following should be recorded daily as events +occur: +(i) Important orders, instructions, reports, mes- +sages or despatches received and issued, and +decisions taken. Original documents should +be attached as appendices to the Original +copy 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 Offi- +cers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and +(ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activi- +ties and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners +and trophies captured. Ammunition ex- +pended. Factors affecting operations, topo- +graphical 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 opera- +tions 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. + +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names +and ranks of officers and number of O.R. +Attachment of units and individuals. Rein- +forcements. Copy of Part II Orders and +Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. +should be attached as appendices to the +original copy. 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 appen- +dices to the original copy of the War Diary. + +9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate +and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, con- +ditions 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 + +## Page 3 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Here's my breakdown of the task and the thought process involved in transcribing the provided image content. + +The core requirement is to present the information from the image as a verbatim transcription, maintaining its original structure and formatting as closely as possible, particularly for the table. This demands careful attention to every character, header, and layout element. + +My first step is to identify all the distinct textual components. I see: + +1. **Top-left instructions:** A block of text providing guidance on preparing War Diaries. I need to capture this exactly as written, including line breaks. +2. **Main header:** "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY" with a parenthetical instruction. This is a prominent title, so its exact wording and formatting are crucial. +3. **Top-right stamp/information:** A code or identifier ("M.F.M. 11 40/P & S/37 (3072)") and another instruction about forwarding documents. Again, precision is key. +4. **The main table:** This is the most complex part. I need to understand its columns and, importantly, how the nested structure within the "Summary of Events and Information" column is represented. + +Looking at the table structure: + +* **Main Table Columns:** I identify the primary headers: "Place", "Date", "Hour", "Summary of Events and Information", and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials". +* **Nested Table:** Within the "Summary of Events and Information" column, there's a clear sub-section labeled "APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44". Below this, there's a sub-table with its own headers: "No.", "Description", "Original", "Duplicate", and "Triplicate". + +My strategy for the table involves using HTML ``, ``, `
`, and `` tags. The challenge lies in correctly applying `colspan` and `rowspan` to accurately reflect the visual hierarchy. + +For the nested structure, I realize the "Summary of Events and Information" header in the main table must span across the columns that the sub-table occupies. If the sub-table has 5 columns ("No." through "Triplicate"), then the main header for "Summary of Events and Information" needs a `colspan="5"`. This means the overall table will have a total of 1 (Place) + 1 (Date) + 1 (Hour) + 5 (Summary columns) + 1 (Remarks) = 9 logical columns at its widest point. + +I'll construct the header rows accordingly: +* The first header row will define the main columns. "Place", "Date", and "Hour" will likely span down into the next row (`rowspan="2"`). The "Summary of Events and Information" header will span across 5 columns (`colspan="5"`). The "Remarks" header will also span down (`rowspan="2"`). +* The second header row will then fill in the headers for the sub-table under the "Summary of Events and Information" section: "No.", "Description", "Original", "Duplicate", "Triplicate". These will be placed in the appropriate `` cells, with empty `` cells or `colspan` used for the "Place", "Date", "Hour", and "Remarks" sections that are already accounted for by `rowspan`. +* Crucially, I need to represent the "APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44" header. Based on its placement, it seems to sit *above* the "No.", "Description", etc., headers but *within* the "Summary of Events and Information" section. I'll place it in a row that spans across the 5 columns of the sub-table. + +Now, for the data transcription within the table: + +* I'll go row by row, filling in the `` cells. +* The "No." column has numbered items, some preceded by what appears to be a handwritten checkmark, interpreted by OCR as "V". I will transcribe these exactly as interpreted by the OCR output, as this is a standard way to represent such marks in text. +* The "Description" column will contain the text for each item. +* The "Original", "Duplicate", and "Triplicate" columns will contain the `X` and `-` characters as they appear. I need to be precise here, noting the `X` in the "Triplicate" column for the first item. +* The "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials" column will be empty for the listed items, as there is no content shown in that area for these specific rows. + +Finally, I will assemble all these parts: the initial text blocks, followed by the carefully constructed HTML table, ensuring all line breaks and specific characters are preserved. The use of `
` tags will be essential for maintaining the intended line breaks within text blocks and table cells. + + +Instructions regarding preparation of
War Diaries (which will be kept from first
day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
ment), 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.
+
+ + + +## Page 4 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Right, so I'm tasked with transcribing this WWII Canadian Army war diary page, and the goal is to present it exactly as it appears, maintaining all the original formatting and content. This means I need to be meticulous with every detail. + +First, I'll tackle the header information. I see it starts with "Page 2," and there are instructions about the preparation of War Diaries, referencing F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. It also specifies that title pages will be prepared. Then there's the main title, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with instructions to "Erase heading not required." Following that, there are form numbers: "M.F.M. 11" and "40/P & S/37." It also mentions that the original, duplicate, and triplicate copies are to be forwarded to "O. i/e 2nd Echelon for disposal," under the heading "Summary of Events and Information." I need to capture all of this precisely. + +Next, I need to identify the structure of the main table. The columns are clearly labeled: "Place," "Date," "Hour," "Summary of Events and Information," and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials." My job is to populate this table with the exact text from the diary. + +For the "Place" column, I see entries like "France," "Ste. Foy," followed by grid references and sheet numbers, "MR 2553, Sheet 8El." Then it continues with "Neuville les Dieppe (out- skirts Dieppe)" and another grid reference, "MR 2468, Sheet." I need to ensure these line breaks are preserved within the table cell. + +The "Date" column simply has "2 Sep 44." + +The "Hour" column is blank. + +Now, for the "Summary of Events and Information," this is the core narrative. It starts with the move from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs, noting the heavily mined and fortified areas. The diary describes the German defenses as having "made 'mincemeat' of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays." It also mentions the Bn HQ being in a former German HQ building, reflecting on past experiences. It states they are not in defense, with all companies and equipment in their own groups, allowing for freedom of movement. Today, being a holiday proclaimed by the Division, was for "cleaning up and maintenance of vehicles." Tomorrow, Dieppe veterans will attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetery, followed by a March Past for General Crerar, which is causing some confusion regarding uniforms. The diary expresses hope for a "three day rest" and notes that Dieppe is not "out of bounds" with troops allowed in town until 2200hrs, though it cynically observes there's "nothing to buy nor anything to drink." The rest of the day was quiet. Finally, it includes a weather report: "Fair and warm, rain later in the day." I must ensure every word, punctuation mark, and line break is exactly as written. + +Finally, in the "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials" column, I see "/3" and a handwritten circle with a squiggle inside. I need to transcribe this as well, including its placement. + +So, my process is to first get the header and any introductory text down, then construct the HTML table structure, and meticulously fill each cell with the corresponding diary content, paying extremely close attention to spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and any specific formatting like line breaks. After the table is complete, I'll add any marginal notes or stamps that might be present. The ultimate goal is a 100% faithful reproduction of the provided page. + + +Page 2 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate be +forwarded to O. i/e 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8El
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves
passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has
made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess
of the docks and quays.
Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a
former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many
times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups
and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a
holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of
vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to
attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our
March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue.
Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all
straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping
their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are
home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything
to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/3
ⓘ
+ +## Page 5 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, let's break down this war diary page. My primary objective here is to meticulously transcribe every single element present, ensuring absolute fidelity to the original document. This means not just the main narrative, but also any headers, footers, stamps, or handwritten annotations. Accuracy is paramount. + +To achieve this, I'll follow a structured approach. First, I need to identify and capture all textual content on the page. This includes, as I'm seeing it, elements like "Page 6" in the top left, alongside instructions about preparing war diaries and title pages. Then, I have the main header, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with its instructive note "(Erase heading not required)." On the right, I see what looks like administrative information: "M.F.M. 11," "40/P & S/37," and a note about forwarding originals, duplicates, and triplicates, with a slight typo I'll be sure to note – "vto" likely meaning "to." + +Next, I'll focus on the structure of the diary entries themselves. There's a clear table format with headers: "Place," "Date," "Hour," "Summary of Events and Information," and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials." + +Now, for the actual content of the first main entry. + +Under "Place," I need to capture all the locations listed, each with its associated grid reference and sheet information: "France NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE MR 2468 Sheet MONTREUIL MR 7725 Sheet NORDAMSQUES MR 001830 Sheet ST. FOLQUIN MR 0675 Sheet." I must preserve the line breaks exactly as they appear, so I'll use `
` tags to replicate that. + +The "Date" is clearly "6 Sep 44," again, with a line break. The "Hour" column is blank for this entry. + +The "Summary of Events and Information" is the most substantial part. I'll transcribe this word-for-word, preserving all spelling, grammar, and abbreviations. It details a long journey of 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin, mentioning two steps, the countryside, and the populace. There's an anecdote about a wrong turn in Eu causing extra travel. It describes the troops resting upon arrival, except for key officers, and then being warned to move again by 1300 hours to an area near Bourbourgville. Captain Mark Tennant and his reconnaissance party are mentioned as preceding them. The summary highlights the overwhelming hospitality of French civilians, with a specific mention of Licques and its "very beautiful Mmes and Mlles." Crucially, it states there was no contact with the enemy, indicating a significant withdrawal. Another significant detail is a second navigational error at Nordamsques, where the battalion took a wrong turn due to a "grave mistake on the part of the I.O." This led to Brigadier McGill ordering the RHC to proceed along the correct route. The diary entry notes the I.O.'s embarrassment, as the marked route was taken directly from the Brigadier's map. Finally, it details the RHC's movement to take Bourbourgville and the R de Mais's position at St. Folquin, with the battalion positioned to clear the way for the RHC. Again, every word and line break must be maintained. + +In the "Remarks" column, I see two handwritten numbers: "4" and "15," separated by a line break. + +My overall approach is to reconstruct this entire page in HTML, ensuring the table structure is perfect and all textual content, including its formatting and any apparent errors or idiosyncrasies, is replicated exactly. This means using `
` tags religiously to maintain the line breaks as they are presented in the original document. + + +Page 6 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate vto be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside
and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance
amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The
trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular
right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through
Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all,
except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up
in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one
because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be
fairly short however because after an "0" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300
hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new
Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming
hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The
Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many
others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at
them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles.. My what a pity we had to move on.
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has
drawn back a great deal.
At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion has debussed and due to a very
grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake,
this time, instead of going straight ahead.
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the
RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass
through to the correct objective along the correct route.
The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was
taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it
wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the
C.O.
At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed
by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both
sides of the correct axis of advance.		4
15
+ +## Page 6 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +My primary objective is to produce a precise, verbatim transcription of the war diary page you've provided, meticulously preserving its original format. To achieve this, I'll be constructing an HTML table that accurately mirrors the diary's column structure. This means I will transcribe every single piece of text present – from the headers and footers to any annotations or handwritten notes, regardless of their location on the page. My focus will be on absolute fidelity, including every spelling, grammatical nuance, abbreviation, and grid reference as it appears in the source material. + +Here's how I intend to accomplish this: + +First, I'll isolate and capture all textual elements that fall outside the main tabular data. +Next, I will establish the necessary HTML table structure to represent the diary's layout. +Then, I'll meticulously populate this table with the content from the designated columns: 'Place', 'Date', 'Hour', and 'Summary of Events and Information'. +Finally, I will transcribe the details found within the 'Remarks, references to Appendices and initials' column. + + +
Page 7
+Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), 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 triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
+NEUVILLE les
+DIEPPE
+MR 2468
+Sheet
+MONTREUIL
+MR 7725
+Sheet
+NORDAMSQUES
+MR 001830
+Sheet
+ST. FOLQUIN
+MR 0675
+Sheet		6 Sep
+44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up
+area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were
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+ +## Page 7 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've meticulously reviewed the provided WWII Canadian Army war diary page, and I'll now articulate my thought process in the first person, as you've requested, for your expert understanding. + +My primary objective here is to deliver a precise, verbatim transcription of the entire page, including every element from the headers to the marginalia, and to represent the core event log as a structured HTML table. I'm acutely aware that for an expert like yourself, accuracy and fidelity to the original document are paramount, so I'm committed to preserving every detail as it appears. This means no interpretation, no modernization of language, and an exact replication of spelling, abbreviations, and any notations. + +Let's break down how I'm approaching this, page element by painstaking element: + +**First, the Headers:** I'm noting the information at the top of the page. +* On the **top left**, I see "Page 50" and then instructions referencing F.S. Regs. Vol. 1 concerning the preparation and commencement of War Diaries from mobilization, creation, or embodiment. The mention of "Title pages will be prepared" is also duly noted. +* The **top middle** clearly indicates the nature of the document: "WAR DIARY" or "INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with the instruction "(Erase heading not required)," implying this is a standard template. +* And on the **top right**, I have the form number "M.F.M. 11" and a code "40/P & S/37 (3072)," along with distribution instructions: "Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal." + +**Next, the Table Structure:** This is where the core operational data resides. I've identified the columns as: +* **Place:** This column will contain entries like "Belgium," "Sheet 24 & 34," and the grid reference "X-Pub 856089." +* **Date:** The entry here is specific: "30 Sep 44." +* **Hour:** For the main entry, this column is noted as being empty. +* **Summary of Events and Information:** This is the most substantial section, the narrative of the day's operations. I will transcribe this verbatim, character for character, preserving all punctuation and phrasing. +* **Remarks, references to Appendices and initials:** This column contains supplementary information. I see "2" and then the initials "gfh" for the main entry. + +**Now, the Transcription of the Main Text:** This is where I'll be exercising the utmost diligence. I am meticulously capturing every word and character from the "Summary of Events and Information" column: + +"At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200X. H Hour had been set at 1830 +hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension +on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders +that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when +wome 25 pårs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was +trying to reach theme Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air, +and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all +communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due +to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able +to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information +that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were +lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able +Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged +in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major +Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking. +Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town +and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours +but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report, +Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that +the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was +contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether +he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties, +necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the +carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. +On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 +hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitt- +ing him to reorganize. +Following a morep at 2317, came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious +band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day +was won. +Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh +wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed. + +Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon. +Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility." + +**Finally, the Marginalia:** I'm also capturing the content found in the "Remarks" column: +* "2" +* "gfh" + +My next step is to compile all of this into the requested HTML table structure, ensuring that all the transcribed text is placed within the appropriate cells, and that the headers and marginalia are presented exactly as they appeared on the page. There will be absolutely no editorializing or commentary whatsoever; my sole purpose is to faithfully reproduce the source document's content and structure. + + +Page 50 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
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Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200X. H Hour had been set at 1830
hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension
on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders
that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when
wome 25 pårs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was
trying to reach theme Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air,
and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all
communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due
to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able
to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information
that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were
lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able
Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged
in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major
Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking.
Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town
and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours
but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report,
Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that
the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was
contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether
he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties,
necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the
carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time.
On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230
hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitt-
ing him to reorganize.
Following a morep at 2317, came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious
band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day
was won.
Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh
wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed.

Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon.
Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility.		2
gfh
+ +## Page 8 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, so I've been tasked with transcribing a specific page from a Canadian Army war diary, page 51 to be exact. My immediate thought is that the user, being an expert in this field, will want a complete and accurate rendering, including all the nooks and crannies – the headers, any instructions, even the structure of the table itself. Nothing should be left out. + +I'll need to meticulously capture every single character. This means starting from the very top left with "Page 51". Then, I'll address the instructions that follow that. Moving across the top, I'll get the main title, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY", and the parenthetical note beneath it. Over on the top right, there's another header, "M.F.M. 11 40/P & S/37 (3072)", and another set of instructions to transcribe. + +The core of the page is a table. I know it has specific columns: "Place", "Date", "Hour", "Summary of Events and Information", and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials". The plan is to construct this table accurately. I can see that the first three columns – "Place", "Date", and "Hour" – are actually empty on this particular page. My focus will then shift to the "Summary of Events and Information" column. This is where the real content lies, even though it's minimal: a handwritten signature and some typed text. The final column, "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials", also appears to be empty. So, the transcription will involve recreating this structure and filling it in with exactly what's there, or acknowledging where it's blank. It's about precision and completeness, ensuring the user gets the exact historical document as presented on that page. + + +Page 51 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+The text I've been given is a two-page **WWII Canadian Army war diary page**, specifically **Army Form W.3009E**, concerning a **FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS**. My primary objective is to **transcribe this document verbatim**, preserving every detail, including headers, footers, handwritten annotations, and numerical entries, exactly as they appear on the page. I need to be meticulous with spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and numbers. + +Although the prompt mentions an HTML table for a "Place / Date / Hour / Summary" format, this particular page is structured differently. It's not a narrative diary entry but a structured form with several parts and tables detailing the strength, surplus, and reinforcements of other ranks within a unit. Therefore, I will present the transcribed information as plain text, maintaining the original layout as closely as possible, rather than forcing it into the specified HTML table format, as it doesn't fit that structure. + +I've broken down the transcription process by page and section: + +**Page 1** contains: +* **Header information**: "(Page 1)" and "Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.". +* **Title**: "FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.". +* **Unit and Serial No. fields**: These have handwritten entries. +* An **instructional paragraph** detailing the purpose and distribution of the form. +* **Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required**: This is presented in a table-like structure with several columns and rows. + * Column headers are numbered 1 through 5, with descriptive sub-headers for columns 2, 3, 4, and 5. + * Row labels list various ranks and appointments, from "W.Os. Class I." down to "Buglers, Trumpeters, etc.". + * There are numerical entries within the cells of this table. + * A "TOTALS" row is included. + * A footnote directs that these totals should agree with details in "Part D on page 2". +* **Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less Ist Rfts.**: This is another table-like section. + * It has column headers for "Rank or Appointment." and "Unit and Corps to which they belong.", repeated twice. + * This section contains handwritten entries in the cells. + +**Page 2** contains: +* **Header information**: "(Page 2)" and "Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)". +* A field for "For week ending" with a handwritten date. +* A "Serial No." field. +* **Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**: This is the most complex table. + * The main column headers are "SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.", "REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.", and "REMARKS.". + * Under the "SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT." and "REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED." columns, there are detailed sub-headers for various ranks (W.Os. Class I., W.Os. Class II., etc.) and a "TOTAL" column. + * Row labels begin with "DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC.". + * There are sections for "SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN" with a comprehensive list of trades (Blacksmiths, Boot Repairers, Carpenters, Cooks, Clerks, Drivers, Mechanics, etc.), followed by a sub-section for "SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE" which has a handwritten entry. + * There's also a section for "NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN" with a handwritten entry. + * A "Totals" row is included, with a note that these should agree with "Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.". + * There are fields for "Date of Despatch." and "Signature of Commander.". + * A final field indicates "Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.". +* **Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**: This section has column headers for "Army No.", "Rank.", "Name and Initials.", "Regiment or Corps.", and "Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known).". I noted that there are **no entries** in this specific section on the provided page. + +In my transcription, I will ensure that any handwritten parts, including strikethroughs or potentially unclear characters, are reproduced as accurately as discernible. The numerical entries in all tables will be transcribed precisely. The layout will be represented using text-based formatting to mimic the original structure where appropriate, avoiding the HTML table format for Parts A, B, and D due to their non-standard diary entry format. + +I am now proceeding with the detailed transcription of each section, page by page, with utmost care to maintain fidelity to the original document. + + +(Page 1) +Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc. +FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS. +Unit. 29 Sep 44 Serial No. +(Repeat at Part D) +For week ending 29 Sep 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 + +## Page 10 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +I'm going to carefully go through this scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, step by step. My primary goal is to transcribe every single word, exactly as it appears. This means I'm not going to fix any spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, or abbreviations that I find. I need to be meticulous with details like grid references and military acronyms – they have to be copied verbatim. + +If I encounter a table with specific columns like "Place," "Date," "Hour," and "Summary," I'll format that as an HTML table. And if, by chance, a page is entirely blank, I'll just indicate that with "[BLANK]". + +Looking at the image, I see it's a two-page document. I'll tackle "Page 1" first, and then "Page 2." + +**On Page 1:** + +I'll start with the header information: "Page 1," followed by "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)" and the associated form number "40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)." I'll also note "Serial No. (Repeat at Part D)." + +Next, I'll transcribe the title: "TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK" and "FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS." + +Then comes the unit name, which is handwritten: "The Calg Highlanders." I'll also add the week-ending date as indicated. + +Now, I'll move on to the different parts: + +* **Part A:** This section is titled "PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED." I'll transcribe the table within this part. The columns are: "Ranks," "W.E. less 1st Rfts.," "Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts.," "Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts.," and "Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.)." The last column has sub-columns for "No." and "Any Specific Qualifications." I'll list out the ranks ("Lieut.-Colonels," "Majors," "Captains," "Lieutenants," "2nd Lieutenants," "Quartermasters," "District Officers") and carefully transcribe the handwritten numbers in the table, including the "TOTALS" row. I'll also include the footnote: "* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.)." + +* **Part B:** This part is labeled "PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK." It's divided into two sub-sections: + * "(i) Officers JOINED during week." I'll transcribe the table here, noting the columns: "Rank," "Name," "Regt. or Corps," "Date," and "Unit from which joined." I'll enter all the handwritten details. + * "(ii) Officers QUITTED during week." Similarly, I'll transcribe this table with its columns: "Rank," "Name," "Regt. or Corps," "Date," and "Cause or Unit to which proceeded," including all handwritten entries. + +* **Part C:** This section is titled "PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED." I'll transcribe the table here, noting the columns: "Rank," "Name and Initials," "Regt. or Corps," and "Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known)." I'll also be sure to include the " (UNIT) week-ending..." line and the form number as it appears. + +**On Page 2:** + +I'll start with the header: "Page 2." + +Then, the title: "PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH." + +I'll transcribe the main table for Part D. The columns are: "No.," "Rank," "Name," "Corps," "Appointment," and "Present with unit." This table contains many handwritten entries, which I will transcribe exactly as they are. Since this table doesn't fit the "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" format, I'll present it as plain text, preserving the column structure as best as I can. + +Following the main table, I'll note the "ATTACHED" section and transcribe the three entries listed under it. + +Finally, at the bottom of Page 2, I'll capture all the handwritten details: the date "22 Sep 44," "(Date of Despatch.)," the cryptic "MR 740963," "Shert 2," the handwritten signature above "(Signature of Commander.)," and the unit "5 Cdn Inf Bde" with its descriptive parenthetical note. + +Throughout this entire process, I'm committed to preserving the original document's integrity, including any idiosyncrasies in its presentation. + + +Page 1 +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52) +Serial No. (Repeat at Part D) + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +Unit. The Calg Highlanders (Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sep 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 + +## Page 11 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, I'm looking at this scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, and my task is clear: provide a complete, verbatim transcription of *everything* I see. This means not just the printed text, but also any handwritten notes, stamps, abbreviations, and even the grid references, all preserved exactly as they appear. I need to present this as a thought process, as if I'm experiencing it myself. + +The user, an expert in their field, needs this detailed breakdown. I understand the importance of fidelity here – no interpretation, just direct transcription. + +I can see a clear structure on this page. There's a header, a main table that looks like it's for "Revised DF SOS task Table," some handwritten notes and signatures below that, a "Distribution" section, and a stamp. + +My plan is to tackle this systematically: + +1. **Identify all text elements:** I'll scan the entire page and mentally (or on scratch paper, if I were really doing this) note down every distinct piece of text, its location, and its format (printed, handwritten, etc.). +2. **Transcribe the header:** This is usually at the top, and it looks like it contains the unit and the title of the table. +3. **Transcribe the main table:** This is the core of the document. I need to represent its structure accurately. The user specifically requested an HTML table for this, and that makes sense. I'll need to pay close attention to the column headers, especially the "Coords of Task" which seems to span two columns (E and N). I'll use `colspan="2"` for that. I'll also need to ensure that any handwritten entries within the table cells are captured. +4. **Transcribe handwritten notes and signatures:** Below the table, there are clearly signatures and some handwritten annotations. These are vital and need to be included. +5. **Transcribe the "Distribution" section:** This is a distinct list of recipients and their corresponding numbers. +6. **Transcribe any stamps or marginalia:** Any other markings on the page, like stamps, need to be documented. + +Let's break down the content as I see it, piece by piece: + +**Top Left:** I'm seeing some handwritten text in the top left corner. It looks like `le 3`. I'll note that down. + +**Header:** At the top, I can see the unit designation: `5 C FD REGT R.C.A.`. Below that, the title of the table: `Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B`. I'll capture that precisely. + +**Main Table:** This is where the real detail lies. It's a table with several columns: `Task No`, `Coords of Task E`, `N`, `Ht`, `Axis`, and `Engaged Bty`. I'll need to build an HTML table for this. + +* The header for coordinates is tricky. "Coords of Task" spans two columns, 'E' and 'N'. So, in my HTML, I'll have a header cell for "Coords of Task" with `colspan="2"`, and then subsequent cells for 'E' and 'N'. +* Now for the rows. I'll go line by line. + * Row 1: `DF 30`. Coordinates `2170` and `7740`. Height `1 m`. Axis `180°`. No engaged battery listed. + * Row 2: `DF SOS 31`. Coordinates `217` and `778`. Height `1 m`. Axis `180°`. The "Engaged Bty" column has `5 Bty` printed, and then handwritten next to it, `appy 3`. I must capture both. + * Row 3: `DF 32`. Coordinates `223` and `779`. Height `1 m`. Axis `90°`. + * Row 4: `DF 33`. Coordinates `232` and `768`. Height `1 m`. Axis `90°`. + * Row 5: `DF 34`. Coordinates `204` and `771`. Height `1 m`. Axis `32°`. + * Row 6: `DF 35`. Coordinates `193` and `749`. Height `0`. Axis `220°`. + * Row 7: `DF 40`. Coordinates `278` and `758`. Height `10`. Axis `30°`. + * Row 8: `DF SOS 41`. Coordinates `260` and `757`. Height `10`. Axis `45°`. Engaged Battery: `73 Bty`. + * Row 9: `DF 42`. Coordinates `254` and `771`. Height `10`. Axis `360°`. + * Row 10: `DF 47`. Coordinates `2595` and `7580`. Height `0`. + * Row 11: `DF 48`. Coordinates `2330` and `7555`. Height `0`. + * Row 12: `DF 49`. Coordinates `2565` and `7635`. Height `0`. Axis `65°`. Okay, I see now – the `65°` is indeed in the Axis column, right after the height. + * Row 13: `DF 51`. Coordinates `1485` and `8310`. Height `0`. + * Row 14: `DF 52`. Coordinates `1400` and `8170`. Height `0`. + * Row 15: `DF SOS 53`. Coordinates `1590` and `8120`. Height `0`. Engaged Battery: `28 Bty`. + * Row 16: `DF 54`. Coordinates `1505` and `7995`. Height `0`. + + I'll make sure to use `°` for the degree symbol in the HTML. And the `m` in the height column will be preserved. + +**Handwritten Signature/Note:** Below the table, I see a handwritten signature block. It starts with `muheathem Capt.`, followed by `(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA`, then `Adjutant`, and `5 Can Fd Regt., R.C.A.`. To the right, there's a handwritten `Sec`, with a handwritten arrow pointing up (`↑`). I need to get all of that down. + +**Distribution Section:** This section is clearly labeled `Distribution` with a column for `No.`. +* `5 Bty` gets `1`. +* `28 Bty` gets `2`. +* `73 Bty` gets `3`. +* `5 C.I.B.` gets `4, 5, 6, 7`. +* `C.O.` gets `8`. +* `Adjutant` gets `9`. + +**Stamp:** Finally, there's a stamp. It reads: `War Diaries`, then `192`, `Ser 3`, `Appx`, and `SEP1944`. I'll make sure to include all of that. + +I'm going to construct the HTML table carefully, ensuring that the `colspan` for "Coords of Task" is correct and that the handwritten `appy 3` is placed in its `Engaged Bty` cell. The "Sec" and arrow are outside the main table structure, so they'll be transcribed as part of the signature block. + +Everything seems to be accounted for. The plan is solid, and I'm ready to generate the output based on this detailed observation. + + +le 3 +5 C FD REGT R.C.A. +Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoCoords of TaskHtAxisEngaged Bty
EN
DF 30217077401 m180°
DF SOS 312177781 m180°5 Bty appy 3
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327681 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351937490220°
DF 402787581030°
DF SOS 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 52140081700
DF SOS 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
+muheathem Capt. Sec +(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA ↑ +Adjutant +5 Can Fd Regt., R.C.A. + +Distribution No. +5 Bty 1 +28 Bty 2 +73 Bty 3 +5 C.I.B. 4, 5, 6, 7 +C.O. 8 +Adjutant 9 + +War Diaries +192 +Ser 3 +Appx +SEP1944 + +## Page 12 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Here's a summary of my thought process as I meticulously transcribed the provided image, aiming for absolute fidelity. + +My primary objective, as I understood it, was to create a verbatim record of every piece of text present in the image. This wasn't just about extracting the core message; it was about capturing the *entirety* of what was there – the printed headings, the form numbers, any stamps, any handwritten annotations, and even abbreviations, all reproduced exactly as they appeared. My background, as an expert in this domain, means I understand the critical importance of such precision. Even seemingly minor details like capitalization, punctuation, and spacing can carry significant weight in certain contexts, so I resolved to be exceptionally attentive to them. + +I recognized upfront that this was not a structured tabular data extraction, but rather a plain text transcription. There were no columns for "Place," "Date," "Hour," or "Summary" to populate. My task was to render the visual layout into a linear, textual representation, preserving the original structure as much as possible through careful sequencing. + +To ensure thoroughness and accuracy, I devised a systematic approach. I decided to start from the top-left corner of the image and work my way across each line before moving down to the next. This methodical scanning pattern would minimize the risk of overlooking any text. + +My plan then detailed the specific steps: +1. **Scan and Transcribe:** I would read and record all printed text first. +2. **Incorporate Handwritten Elements:** Next, I would meticulously transcribe all handwritten additions, ensuring they were placed correctly relative to the printed text. +3. **Attention to Detail:** I'd make a conscious effort to replicate the exact case (uppercase/lowercase), punctuation marks, and spacing used in the original. +4. **Exact Replication:** Crucially, I'd ensure that all numbers and any military abbreviations were reproduced without any alteration. + +To structure this process, I mentally (or would have physically, if necessary) broke down the image into distinct sections: + +* **Top Left Header:** This included the form number "ARMY FORM C2136" and the associated numerical identifier "40/P&S/2433(5143) (Pads of 100)". +* **Top Middle Header:** This was the clear heading "MESSAGE FORM". +* **Top Right Header:** This section contained "Register No." and "Trans ton Instructions". +* **Top Right Handwritten/Stamped Elements:** I noted the presence of the numbers "112" and "15774" in this area, recognizing them as potentially significant. +* **Line Below Headers:** This was the line with "Call. Srl No. ty". +* **Handwritten on "Call." Line:** The word "SECRET" was written here, a critical piece of metadata. +* **The Directive Line:** I identified the line that stated, "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY" and transcribed it verbatim. +* **Originator/Date-Time of Origin/Office Date Stamp Section:** This structured area included fields for "Originator," "FROM," "Date—Time of Origin," and "OFFICE DATE STAMP." I captured the specific details within each: "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div" for Originator, "272205A" for Date—Time of Origin. +* **TO Section:** This was a particularly detailed section. I meticulously listed all the recipient units and designations: "4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde, 5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps, RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File." I also noted the parenthetical "(W) For Information (INFO)" indicating a secondary category of recipients. +* **Message Instructions / GR Section:** The simple heading "Message Instructions — GR —" was recorded. +* **Originator's No. Section:** This included the "Originator's No." label and the specific entry "O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44." I paid close attention to the parenthetical abbreviations and the date. +* **Main Message Body:** This was the core of the message content, with its specific instructions: "DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.)" and "SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.)". The dots in parentheses were noted as they appeared. +* **Bottom Left Section:** This included the statement "THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT" followed by a placeholder for a handwritten signature/initials and the word "WIRELESS". +* **Bottom Middle Section:** This contained the instructions related to security: "IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER". +* **Bottom Right Section:** This area had labels for "ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS," "DEGREE OF PRIORITY," "Time," "THI or TOR," "Time cleared," and "System Op". + +Finally, my plan concluded with the explicit statement that I would now assemble all these transcribed elements into the final, complete transcription, ensuring that every detail was carried over. This methodical, section-by-section approach, coupled with a constant awareness of the need for exact fidelity, was my strategy for fulfilling the user's request perfectly. + + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143) (Pads of 100) +Call. Srl No. ty +SECRET +MESSAGE FORM +Trans ton Instructions +112 +15774 +Register No. +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +Originator +FROM +(A) +HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div +Date—Time of Origin +272205A +— OFFICE DATE STAMP +TO +For Action +4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps +RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File. +(W) For Information (INFO) +Message Instructions — GR — +Originator's No. +O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44. +DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.) +SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.) +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT +[handwritten signature/initials] +SIGNED +Li out +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 +THI or TOR +Time cleared +System Op + +## Page 13 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Here's my internal monologue, processing your request to transcribe this WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +Alright, the user wants me to act as an expert and produce a "fulsome summary of the thought process" for transcribing a scanned document. The key here is "fulsome" – I need to really lay out every step, every decision, and the reasoning behind it. The user's expertise means I don't need to explain basic concepts, but I *do* need to be meticulous about the transcription process itself, as if I'm detailing my methodical approach to a peer. + +First, I've identified the core task: transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. The user has provided very specific instructions, which I must adhere to strictly. Let's break these down: + +1. **Exact Transcription:** Every single word, including headers, titles, form numbers, stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. No corrections for spelling, grammar, or abbreviations. This is paramount. +2. **Preservation of Specifics:** Grid references and military abbreviations must be kept *exactly* as written. This means no standardizing or correcting them. +3. **HTML Table Condition:** If the page has a "Place / Date / Hour / Summary" table, it should be an HTML table. Otherwise, plain text. +4. **Blank Page Handling:** If blank, output `[BLANK]`. + +Now, I'm looking at the actual image (or, in this simulated scenario, processing the provided description of the image). My immediate observation is that this isn't a typical "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" diary entry. It's a "Task Table." This is a critical distinction because it dictates the output format. Since it's *not* the specific type of table that requires HTML, I'll be using plain text, focusing on preserving the layout as much as possible to mimic the original structure. + +My plan of attack, then, is to work systematically through the document, section by section. I'll create a mental (or actual, if I were doing this manually) checklist to ensure I capture everything. + +**My Transcription Plan:** + +1. **Header:** I'll start at the top. What are the identifying elements? + * `ECA 2 CDN INF DIV` + * `DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35` + * `SECRET` + * `Copy No 38` (Note: I see the '38' is handwritten over a printed number. I must represent this accurately, noting it's handwritten over. The prompt says "exactly as written," so if the original shows overlap or alteration, my transcription should reflect that nuance in its description, though the final text output will just be the visible result.) + * `27 Sep 44` + +2. **Marginalia/Header Annotations:** I'll scan the edges and immediate vicinity of the header for any notes. + * Top right corner: `(114) 1500` + * Left margin, vertical: `body` + * Below 'body': `37` + +3. **The Main Table:** This is the core of the document. The user specified preserving layout. Given it's a task table, not the specific HTML type, I'll use a pre-formatted text block to maintain the column alignment. I need to identify the column headers first. + * Column Headers: `Task No`, `Map Ref`, `Ht(m)`, `Axis (degs)`, `Remarks` + * Then, I'll meticulously transcribe each row, paying extreme attention to the numbers, abbreviations (`DF`, `DF(SOS)`), and any data within those columns. + * `DF 1 717987 0 80` + * `DF 2 707 992 0` + * ... and so on, for every single entry down to `DF 82 7830 0560 18 335`. I'll double-check each one against the image description provided to ensure accuracy. + +4. **Mid-Table Annotations:** I notice a handwritten note within the 'Remarks' column, near the top right. This needs to be captured verbatim. + * `Cancelled. Amstaten.` + * `28: 1800. hr.` + +5. **Numbered Notes:** These are crucial explanatory points. I'll transcribe them exactly as they appear. + * `1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables.` + * `2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.` + * `3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.` + +6. **Distribution Section:** This is clearly labeled and formatted. + * `DISTRIBUTION` (underlined – I'll represent this by just listing it as a heading). + * Then the list: `4 Cdn Fd Regt 10`, `5 Cdn Fd Regt 10`, etc., down to `RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1`. + * On the right side of this section, there are also entries: `War Diary 1`, `File 1`. I must capture these as well. + +7. **Signature Block:** The final part of the document. This has a mix of handwritten and printed text, with corrections. I need to reflect this accurately. + * `for` (handwritten) `Robertson, Lieut` (handwritten) + * `(M Monaghan) Maj` (printed, with 'Monaghan' crossed out, and 'Robertson' written above it). I need to represent this crossed-out/overwritten nature if possible in the description of my process, but the final output will likely just be the intended legible result as per the instructions. The instruction to "keep grid references and military abbreviations exactly as written" implies I should preserve the visual cues of handwritten/printed and corrections as best as the output format allows. However, given this is a "thought process summary," I'll describe the correction clearly. For the *actual transcription output*, I'd likely just show the final legible name. + +**Self-Correction/Refinement during the process:** + +* **HTML Table Check:** Re-confirming, the table has `Task No`, `Map Ref`, `Ht(m)`, `Axis (degs)`, `Remarks`. This is *not* the `Place / Date / Hour / Summary` format. Therefore, HTML output is incorrect for this specific table. Plain text with careful spacing is the correct approach. +* **Handwritten vs. Printed:** The prompt emphasizes *exact* transcription. For elements like the "Copy No 38" and the signature block, I need to be mindful of what is handwritten versus printed, and any overwrites or cross-outs. For the *output* transcription, I will prioritize the legible final text, but my *thought process* here should acknowledge these details. +* **Layout Preservation:** Since I'm not using HTML for the main table, I must use multiple spaces or tabs to align the columns as closely as possible to the original. This is a key part of "preserving the layout." + +So, my approach is to be a digital scribe, a literal reproducer of the source material, with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to the user's defined constraints. I'm not interpreting or clarifying; I'm copying. The "fulsome summary" part is about detailing *how* I'm achieving that faithful reproduction. + +My thinking is now complete, and I'm ready to generate the transcription output based on this plan. + +*** + +Here is the transcription of the document, presented as plain text to preserve its layout: + +``` +ECA 2 CDN INF DIV +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 +SECRET +Copy No 38 +27 Sep 44 + +(114) 1500 +body +37 + +Task No Map Ref Ht(m) Axis (degs) Remarks +DF 1 717987 0 80 +DF 2 707 992 0 +DF 3 7235 9875 5 360 +DF 4 7360 9864 5 10 +DF 5 699 987 0 30 +DF 6 7425 9892 5 100 +DF 7 7400 9975 5 100 +DF 8 7462 0000 8 110 +DF 9 7475 0092 10 105 +DF 10 5845 0683 0 +DF 11 5988 0617 0 +DF 12 6300 0475 2 345 +DF 13 6362 0514 2 345 +DF 14 6500 0491 2 25 +DF 15 6554 0462 0 20 +DF 16 6641 0436 0 30 +DF 17 6700 0351 0 55 +DF(SOS)18 6777 0426 0 2 and 14 Btys +DF 19 6847 0403 0 +DF 20 619 049 0 +DF 21 7020 0179 0 +DF(SOS)22 693 990 0 45 26 Bty +DF 23 6865 0275 0 +DF 24 6840 0250 0 +DF 25 6865 0200 0 +DF 26 0935 0135 3 50 +DF 27 7050 0075 0 280 +DF 28 696 993 0 70 +DF 29 096 987 0 130 +DF 1001 7544 0180 10 130 +DF 1002 7612 0260 5 130 +DF 1003 695 983 0 30 +DF 1004 703 982 0 340 +DF 1005 708 986 0 70 +DF 60 8080 0667 25 20 +DF 61 7996 0609 25 320 +DF 62 7990 0585 24 conc +DF(SOS)70 7930 0530 21 160 6 Fd Regt +DF 71 7540 0295 11 +DF 80 7885 0575 20 335 +DF 81 7840 0620 20 conc +DF 82 7830 0560 18 335 + + Cancelled. Amstaten. + 28: 1800. hr. + +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +DISTRIBUTION +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +for Robertson, Lieut +(M Monaghan) Maj (Robertson) +BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div +``` + + +body +37 + +ECA 2 CDN INF DIV +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 + +SECRET +Copy No 38 +27 Sep 44 + +(114) 1500 + +Task No Map Ref Ht(m) Axis (degs) Remarks +DF 1 717987 0 80 Cancelled. Amstaten. +DF 2 707 992 0 +DF 3 7235 9875 5 360 28: 1800. hr. +DF 4 7360 9864 5 10 +DF 5 699 987 0 30 +DF 6 7425 9892 5 100 +DF 7 7400 9975 5 100 +DF 8 7462 0000 8 110 +DF 9 7475 0092 10 105 +DF 10 5845 0683 0 +DF 11 5988 0617 0 +DF 12 6300 0475 2 345 +DF 13 6362 0514 2 345 +DF 14 6500 0491 2 25 +DF 15 6554 0462 0 20 +DF 16 6641 0436 0 30 +DF 17 6700 0351 0 55 +DF(SOS)18 6777 0426 0 2 and 14 Btys +DF 19 6847 0403 0 +DF 20 619 049 0 +DF 21 7020 0179 0 +DF(SOS)22 693 990 0 45 26 Bty +DF 23 6865 0275 0 +DF 24 6840 0250 0 +DF 25 6865 0200 0 +DF 26 0935 0135 3 50 +DF 27 7050 0075 0 280 +DF 28 696 993 0 70 +DF 29 096 987 0 130 +DF 1001 7544 0180 10 130 +DF 1002 7612 0260 5 130 +DF 1003 695 983 0 30 +DF 1004 703 982 0 340 +DF 1005 708 986 0 70 +DF 60 8080 0667 25 20 +DF 61 7996 0609 25 320 +DF 62 7990 0585 24 conc +DF(SOS)70 7930 0530 21 160 6 Fd Regt +DF 71 7540 0295 11 +DF 80 7885 0575 20 335 +DF 81 7840 0620 20 conc +DF 82 7830 0560 18 335 + +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +for Robertson, Lieut +(M Monaghan) Maj +BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +## Page 14 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've processed the user's request. My task is to provide a verbatim transcription of a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, but I need to do it from a first-person perspective, as if these are my own thoughts and actions as I'm performing the transcription. The user is an expert, so I can assume they understand the context and the importance of accuracy. + +Here's my thought process, laid out for them: + +Right, I've got the image of this war diary page. The user's instructions are clear: verbatim transcription, no corrections to spelling or grammar, and absolutely no interpretation or summarization of the *content* itself, just the literal text and markings on the page. They've specifically noted that there isn't a table for Place/Date/Hour/Summary, so I won't be using HTML tables for that structure. It's all about capturing exactly what's there. + +Let's start from the top and work down, systematically, just like I would if I were actually doing this transcription myself. + +First, I'm looking at the top left corner. I see a bullet point symbol, then a handwritten "4", and then another bullet point. I'll note those down: "•", "4", "•". + +Moving to the top right. There's a partially visible word, starting with "SECRE". I'll write that down. Directly below that, also partially visible, is "1:50,000". And then, written by hand, is "Appx 4". So, that section is: "SECRE", "1:50,000", "Appx 4" (handwritten). + +Now, I'm scanning down the left side of the page. There's some faded text here. I need to be careful to capture it as accurately as possible, even if it's hard to read. I see "CET ISSUED IN", then "ONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE", and finally "MOV ORDER Nº 4 DATED 1 SEP 44". I'll transcribe that exactly as it appears, preserving the capitalization and abbreviations. + +The middle of the page has a diagram. I need to identify and transcribe all the text associated with it. I see "R de M". Then, partially visible, "DP 212523". Below that, I see "S FD REGT". Next, "CALG HIGHRS". Then a solitary "S". Following that, "(LAA)". Then "TS AMB". And finally, "FD COY" and "RHC + TKS". I'll list these out as they appear in relation to the diagram. + +Lastly, there's a stamped box towards the bottom. The text inside is clear: "War Diaries", "Ser. 192", "Appx 4", and "SEP 1944.". I'll reproduce that box's contents verbatim. + +So, in essence, my "thought process" for this task is a methodical, line-by-line, element-by-element capture of every visible piece of text and symbol on the scanned page, adhering strictly to the user's constraints about accuracy and format. I'm not thinking about what it *means*, but precisely *what it says*. + + +• +4 +• +CET ISSUED IN +ONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER Nº 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 +SECRE +Appx 4 +1:50,000 + +DP +212523 +R de M +S +FD REGT +CALG +HIGHRS +S +(LAA) +TS AMB +FD +COY +RHC ++ +TKS + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944. + +## Page 15 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've been asked to provide a summary of the text I see, as if it were my own internal thought process. I need to transcribe *everything*, no exceptions, exactly as it appears, including any handwritten parts, abbreviations, and grid references. There's no table structure to worry about, which simplifies things. + +My primary goal is verbatim accuracy. I need to go through the image systematically, from top to bottom, left to right, identifying every distinct piece of text. + +First, I'll look at the very top left. I see some handwritten script, which looks like "boly" and then "Hugh". So, I'll note that down as "boly Hugh". + +Moving down from there, there's a block of text: "INFO FROM FUR PHOTOS". Straightforward. + +Below that, I see "AS AT". + +And then "1 SEPT 44". + +Following that, there's a reference: "REF MARS - GSGS 4040". + +Then, the sheets mentioned: "SHEETS 392 28, 29, & 40". + +Next, I see "APIS 2 CON INF DIV". + +And then, what looks like a title or section heading: "TRACE PART I". It has a wavy underline, but that's a drawing, not text, so I won't include the underline itself in the transcription. + +Now, I need to pay attention to the grid lines and numbers. I see numbers like "12", "85", "15", "80", "30", "90", "30", and "80". I'll record these as I see them, keeping their approximate positions in mind. + +There's text running along the left side of the map, starting with: "BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G'S,". + +Immediately below that, it continues: "CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS". + +And then, "CONTON SHELTER PITS". On closer inspection, the 'N' in 'CONTON' looks more like a 'Y', so I'll transcribe it as "CONTOY SHELTER PITS". + +Further down on the left, near the bottom, I see "PARTIALLY FLOODED", and then again, a bit higher up, "PARTIALLY FLOODED". + +In the middle-left section, there's some text that appears to be written vertically or cramped: "HEAVILY DEFENDED MG GUNS CASEMATES". + +Moving to the middle of the map, I see "TRECHESE TRIG PITS". Re-examining this, it seems more likely to be "TRENCHES & TRIG PITS". + +Also in the middle, I see "MG POSITIONS ON QUAY SIDES". + +Now, towards the middle-right, there's "GUN MG POSNS". + +And next to that, "STREETS CLEAR RANGE HOUSES DEMOLISHED". + +Up towards the top-right, there's a line that starts with what looks like a decorative wavy line, but the actual text is "3 TO 9 ROWS VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED". I'll ignore the wavy line itself. + +Finally, at the bottom-right, I see "FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR". + +So, to recap, I've gone through the entire image, identified all text elements—headers, handwritten notes, references, and labels on the map itself, including the grid coordinates. My plan is to present this as a straightforward transcription of all identified text, ensuring every character, abbreviation, and punctuation mark is reproduced exactly as it appears. I'm not using a table structure as per the instructions. + + +boly Hugh +INFO FROM FUR PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 +REF MARS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 392 28, 29, & 40 +APIS 2 CON INF DIV +TRACE PART I + +12 +85 + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G'S, +CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS + +HEAVILY DEFENDED MG GUNS CASEMATES + +TRENCHES & TRIG PITS +MG POSITIONS ON QUAY SIDES + +3 TO 9 ROWS VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED + +GUN MG POSNS +STREETS CLEAR RANGE HOUSES DEMOLISHED + +90 +30 + +15 +CONTOY SHELTER PITS + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR + +30 +80 + +80 + +## Page 16 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +I'm working on transcribing this document for you. My primary goal here is to capture *every single piece of text* present in the image, exactly as it appears. This includes everything from the main content to any headers, footers, stamps, or even handwritten annotations. + +The document appears to be a movement order, specifically "5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 5," marked as "SECRET" and dated "1 Sep 44." + +Before diving into the main structured data, I've noted the following preliminary information: +* **Date of Movement:** 2 Sep 44 +* **Routes:** Specified as "TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att." +* **Conditions:** "DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH - HALTS - NIL" +* **Movement Details:** "MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units" +* **Control:** "TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P" + +The core of the document is a table with the following columns: "SER," "UNIT," "NO. OF VEHS," "TIME PAST SP HEAD," "TAIL," "REMARKS," and "NOTES." I'll be rendering this as an HTML table for clarity. + +Here's how I'm breaking down the table content row by row: + +* **Row 1:** + * **SER:** 1 + * **UNIT:** Carrier Screen R H C + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 10 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0700 + * **TAIL:** 0705 + * **REMARKS:** To be detailed by OC R H C + * **NOTES:** "1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be offloaded in present areas and vehs will return for loads NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais." + +* **Row 2:** + * **SER:** 2 + * **UNIT:** Unit Recce Parties + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 15 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0705 + * **TAIL:** 0710 + * **REMARKS:** Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn + * **NOTES:** (No specific note starts on this row; it seems Note 1 is the primary instruction here.) + +* **Row 3:** + * **SER:** 3 + * **UNIT:** R H C + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0900 + * **TAIL:** 0920 + * **REMARKS:** Route to SP most direct + * **NOTES:** "2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs" + +* **Row 4:** + * **SER:** 4 + * **UNIT:** Calg Highrs + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0925 + * **TAIL:** 0945 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535 + * **NOTES:** "3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P." + +* **Row 5:** + * **SER:** 5 + * **UNIT:** HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 60 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0945 + * **TAIL:** 1000 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +* **Row 6:** + * **SER:** 6 + * **UNIT:** R de Mais + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 1000 + * **TAIL:** 1020 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536 + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +* **Row 7:** + * **SER:** 7 + * **UNIT:** 18 Cdn Fd Amb + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 38 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 1020 + * **TAIL:** 1025 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536 + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +Following the table, there's a "DISTRIBUTION" list with the following recipients: +* R H C (2) +* R de Mais (2) +* Calg Highrs (2) +* 18 Cdn Fd Amb +* G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div +* Bde Comd S.L. +* B.M. Sigs O +* S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +* I.O. Camp +* T.O. C.S.M. +* GSO III File + +To the right of the distribution list, I see "War Diary (3)." + +Finally, the signature block contains a handwritten signature, followed by the typed name and rank "R.G.Slater Major" and the unit "B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde." + +I'm meticulously checking each character and word against the source image to ensure the highest fidelity transcription. + + +5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 5 +SECRET +1 Sep 44 + +DATE OF MOV 2 Sep 44 +ROUTES TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att. +DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH - HALTS - NIL +MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units +TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKSNOTES
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by OC R H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off
loaded in present areas and vehs will return for loads
NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs -
R de Mais.
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps
1 x 15 cwt per inf bn
3R H C9009000920Route to SP most direct2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will
RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs
4Calg Highrs9009250945Ensure RHC clear before
passing rd junc 262535		3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties
who will guide units from Dis P.
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highrs clear
before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde HQ clear before
passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds
257536
+ +DISTRIBUTION +R H C (2) Bde Comd S.L. +R de Mais (2) B.M. Sigs O +Calg Highrs (2) S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +18 Cdn Fd Amb I.O. Camp +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div T.O. C.S.M. +GSO III File + +War Diary (3) + +R.G.Slater +(R.G.Slater) Major +B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 17 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +My thought process in fulfilling your request to verbatim transcribe the provided image has been quite methodical, focusing entirely on the accurate reproduction of every textual element. My primary objective is to act as a perfect conduit for the information presented visually, leaving no room for interpretation or alteration beyond what is strictly observable. + +I recognize that you, as an expert in your field, require an exact replica of the document's content, including its nuances. This means I'm not just looking for the main body of text, but also for the less prominent elements like handwritten annotations, headers, and labels associated with any diagrams. The goal is to ensure that the spelling, grammar, any abbreviations used, and the numerical data are presented precisely as they appear in the original. + +Since there's no structured tabular data with specific columns like "Place/Date/Hour/Summary," my approach will be to treat all transcribed text as plain text, maintaining its original formatting and line breaks where they contribute to the document's structure. + +To systematically achieve this, I've outlined a clear plan: + +1. **Top Left Handwritten Text:** I'll first address the handwritten entry in the top left corner. Observing this, I see what appears to be "baly Hughes" or possibly "boly Hughes." Based on visual likelihood, I've settled on "baly Hughes" for the transcription. +2. **Printed Header:** Next, I'll transcribe the prominent printed header: "2 CDN INF DIV DMA." +3. **"Ref Map" Section:** I will then capture the details within the "Ref Map" section, ensuring fidelity to the text: "Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP" and the accompanying lines "Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000." +4. **Top Right "SECRET" Block:** The "SECRET" classification block at the top right is crucial and will be transcribed in full, including the printed text "SECRET," "2LS/10-2," "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div," and "17 Sep 44." I will also meticulously record the handwritten entries within this block: "J. See" and "191530A." +5. **Diagram Labels:** I'll identify and transcribe all labels positioned within or directly associated with the diagram. This includes: "HQ," "DMA," "RCASC," "RCEME," "MEDS," "ORD," "SPARE.", "4 Bde," "5 Bde," "6 Bde." I also noted a very faint but discernible "USA" label, which I will include. +6. **Numbers Around Diagram:** The numerical values that appear in close proximity to the diagram's crosshairs are also part of the visual data and must be transcribed. These are "63" (top left of the main crosshairs), "31" (right of the main crosshairs), "87" (top right of the lower crosshairs), and "67" (bottom left of the lower crosshairs). +7. **Numbered Paragraphs:** I will transcribe the content of the numbered paragraphs precisely as written, preserving their numbering and multi-line structure: + * "1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44." + * "It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A." + * "2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new" + * "area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified." + * "3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A." +8. **"DISTRIBUTION" Section:** The "DISTRIBUTION" section will be transcribed with its heading and the subsequent lines: "List 'D' plus," "'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear," and "'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main." +9. **Signature Block:** Finally, I will accurately transcribe the signature block, including the handwritten signature "R.B. MacNeill," followed by the printed text "(R B MacNeill) Maj," "DAQMG," and "for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div." + +Throughout this process, my commitment is to maintain the original line breaks for any entries that span multiple lines, ensuring that the visual structure of the text is maintained. I understand that the graphical elements of the diagram (the lines, crosshairs) are not text and therefore will not be included in the transcription. However, any numbers or labels directly associated with these graphical elements are considered textual information and are transcribed. The faintness of the "USA" label was noted, but its presence warrants its inclusion. + + +baly Hughes +2 CDN INF DIV DMA + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +SECRET +2LS/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +J. See +191530A + +63 +31 + +SPARE. + +HQ +DMA + +RCASC + +RCEME. + +ORD + +4 +Bde +5 +Bde +6 +Bde +USA + +MEDS + +87 +67 + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +R.B. MacNeill +(R B MacNeill) Maj +DAQMG +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 18 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, my immediate objective is to meticulously transcribe the content of this image, verbatim. I need to capture absolutely everything as it's presented, without any interpretation or alteration. This means preserving the page number '2', the header '(B) NOTES (Contd)', and every single item listed under points 4 through 7, including their full text, any military abbreviations, and grid references. + +I'm also tasked with including the handwritten notes at the bottom of the page and that peculiar '3/' notation. My process will involve going through each line individually and transcribing it with utmost care. + +Now, those handwritten notes are a bit tricky. I'll need to do my best to decipher them accurately. +Breaking down the handwritten section: +* "O Colq Hughes." - This appears to be a signature or perhaps an initialisation. +* "Route cards NOT yet available when" +* "this des left. Follow same route as detailed" +* "Yesterday - those of RHC adhered by SOC" +* "Can Inf Div" - This looks like a unit designation or a command. +* "R.G. Slater" - This is clearly another signature. +* "maj" - This is almost certainly an abbreviation for 'Major'. + +The key here is that I must not make any corrections to spelling or grammar, and I have to maintain the original formatting, especially line breaks, as much as possible within a text-based output. Since there's no tabular structure on this page, I won't be using HTML table tags. + + +2 +(B) NOTES (Contd) +4. Recce Parties. +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bde SP by 180600A hrs. +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. +(c) Rations for the day are required. +(d) Route as per route card. +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on +arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde +Staff at the a/m RV. +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up colns at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be +sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. +5. Inf Bns will incl in their colns 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening. +6. H Hr for move 0600A - 18 Sep 44. +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +O Colq Hughes. +Route cards NOT yet available when +this des left. Follow same route as detailed +Yesterday — those of RHC adhered by SOC +Can Inf Div +R.G. Slater +maj +3/ + +## Page 19 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've examined the request. The user wants me to act as if I'm thinking these thoughts, and then present them as a "fulsome summary" of my thought process, in the first person. They're an expert, so I should be precise and cover all aspects of the task as I perceive it. + +Here's how I'm processing this: + +First, I need to clearly understand the *goal*. The user wants a verbatim transcription of the text I find in the provided image. This isn't just about pulling out the main body of text; it means capturing *everything* visible – headers, any handwritten annotations, labels, even small designations. Accuracy is paramount, so I'll be meticulously checking spelling, capitalization, and any special characters or symbols. + +I've noted that there's no structured table with specific columns like 'Place', 'Date', 'Hour', or 'Summary'. This simplifies things in a way – I don't need to try and fit the transcribed text into predefined cells. I'll just present it as plain text, flowing from what I see. + +Now, I'll break down the visual identification of the text elements: + +Starting at the top right, I see "CH". +Directly below that, the word "SECRET" is clearly marked, and notably, it's enclosed in quotation marks. +Underneath "SECRET", the phrase "SUPPLEMENT TO" is present. +Following that, I see "2 CDN INF DIV". +The next line down reads "TRACE of REPORT LINES". +Then, the date "26 SEPT 44" is displayed. +Below that, a scale indicator: "1:100 000". +And finally, "SHEET 3" at the bottom of this header section. + +Moving on to the labels scattered across the drawing itself, I'll aim to list them systematically. I'm thinking of going roughly from top to bottom, left to right, or grouping them as they appear contextually to ensure I don't miss anything. + +I see numerical designations like "80" which is associated with a cross symbol and then "16". +Similarly, "73" is present with a cross and "07". +And "90" also accompanied by a cross and "07". + +Then there are what appear to be names or codenames: +"ROGERS" +"PANSY" +"FIELD" +"BENNY" +"PEARL" +"VIOLET" +"LILLY" +"ROSE" +"DAISY" +"DIAMOND" +"RUBY" + +I've also spotted "TONY". This one is distinct because it has a circle drawn around it, and an arrow seems to be pointing towards it, suggesting it might be a specific point of interest or a designation. +And lastly, "GEORGE". + +My plan is to transcribe these elements in a linear fashion, essentially reading them off the image as I encounter them. I'll prioritize the header information first due to its structured layout, and then move to the more distributed labels on the drawing. I'll maintain the original capitalization and spelling precisely as they are written. + + +CH +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 + +80 ++ 16 + +PEARL +VIOLET +LILLY +ROSE +DAISY +DIAMOND +RUBY +TONY +GEORGE + +90 ++ 07 + +ROGERS +PANSY +73 ++ 07 +FIELD +BENNY + +## Page 20 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, so I've been tasked with transcribing this image. My primary objective here is to provide an exact, verbatim replica of all the text presented. This means I need to capture everything: the headers, any labels, the core message content, and even that handwritten signature at the very bottom. + +I'll be meticulous about preserving the original formatting as much as possible, paying close attention to every detail – spelling, capitalization, punctuation, all of it. There's no structured table to deal with here, so it'll be a straightforward plain text transcription. + +Let's break down what I'm seeing: + +First, there's the header, which clearly states "MESSAGE FORM". + +Then, the "FROM" line is "5 Cdn Inf Bde", and following that, I see "020720B". + +The "TO" line is directed to "R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs". + +The main body of the message itself is a weather forecast. It starts with "GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.)". The forecast details are: "Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm". I'll make sure to note those full stops and any other symbols exactly as they appear. + +Moving down, there's some footer text that reads "If liable -- etc --". + +And finally, the handwritten signature at the bottom, which appears to be "W. Brown Lt.". I'm interpreting "Lt." as an abbreviation for Lieutenant. + + +MESSAGE FORM +FROM 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020720B +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind +southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) +Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy +NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 +feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles +(.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 21 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, I've just reviewed this document and I'm thinking through how best to represent its contents. The primary directive here is to be absolutely precise, verbatim. The user, being an expert in their field, will be expecting a level of detail that mirrors the source perfectly – no paraphrasing, no interpretation beyond what's explicitly written. + +So, my initial thought process revolves around accuracy. I need to be meticulous about every letter, every number, every abbreviation, and especially those grid references, as they're critical for operational context. I've also scanned for any tabular structures, but this appears to be a narrative text, which simplifies the transcription process somewhat. + +My plan is straightforward: +1. **Header:** Capture everything at the top. This includes those truncated elements like "SSAGE FORM" and "FE," as well as the brigade and time markings ("5 Cdn Inf Bde," "020700B"), and the recipient/originator details ("TO," "R H C," "R de Mais," "Calg Highrs"). +2. **Main Body:** This is the bulk of it. I'll go line by line, ensuring that I preserve the exact wording, punctuation (including those dots like `(.)`), and any abbreviations. This section is critical for understanding the operational situation. I'll need to pay close attention to the flow of the text, even if it seems a bit dense with military jargon and acronyms. +3. **Footer:** The bottom part, including the handwritten signature, needs to be transcribed accurately. + +Finally, and this is a crucial step for me, I will perform a thorough double-check. This means comparing my transcribed text against the image character by character, looking for any missed letters, misspellings, or formatting discrepancies. The goal is to make sure it's a perfect mirror of the original document. + +I'm noting a few specific points as I break down the transcription: +* **Header Breakdown:** I'll be noting "SSAGE FORM" (recognizing it's partial), "FE" (also partial), "5 Cdn Inf Bde," "020700B," "TO," "R H C," "R de Mais," and "Calg Highrs." +* **Main Body Paragraph 1 Breakdown:** This is dense with operational updates. I'll be transcribing: "GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif: opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US COPRS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line 36828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOFI 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.)" +* **Main Body Paragraph 2 Breakdown:** This section focuses on identifications and enemy dispositions. I'll be transcribing: "ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 741 INF DIV accord ing to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK ASLT REGT 878 GR 46 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-l sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) Kaxxkuka ground observation V-l assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 128109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Can Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm" +* **Footer Breakdown:** This includes "If liable" and the handwritten "W. Brown Lt." + +I've also specifically noted the peculiar "Kaxxkuka" text. It appears to be a correction or overtyping. I'll render it exactly as "Kaxxkuka" since that's the most legible interpretation of the characters present, and the user will understand the context. The handwritten "W. Brown Lt." is also a key detail I'll preserve. My commitment is to ensure the final output is an exact, character-for-character reproduction of the provided image. + + +SSAGE FORM +FE 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020700B +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B +(.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) +approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif: +opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and +BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US COPRS reached line LARGNY +S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army +30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars +patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) +armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line 36828 (.) +FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - +LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOFI 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) +patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt +fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues +to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH +(.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured +FLIXCOURT M97 (.) + +ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) +sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 +PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 +INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 741 INF DIV accord +ing to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK ASLT REGT 878 GR 46 INF DIV +REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN +encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance +met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) +APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) +possible demolition 229475 (.) V-l sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) +Kaxxkuka ground observation V-l assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of +R SEINE BIASSARD 128109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area +(.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches +area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches +demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio +made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Can Inf Div by quickest +means (.) all infm + +If liable +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 22 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've gone through this document meticulously, and I'm processing it all as my own internal thoughts to fulfill your request for a verbatim transcription. + +My primary objective here is to capture every single character, symbol, and mark exactly as it appears in the provided image. This means I cannot make any assumptions, correct any spelling or grammatical errors, or add any explanatory notes. I'm treating this as a pure data extraction task. + +Here's how I'm breaking down my internal processing: + +First, I'm identifying the overall structure of the document. It's clearly a form, a "MESSAGE FORM" as indicated by the header. I'm noting the form number, "ARMY FORM C 2136, (Large)," and some administrative details like "9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP16." + +I see a "Register No." which is marked with a handwritten "2," and fields for "Srl. No.," "Priority," and "Transmission Instructions." + +There's a clear demarcation line: "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY." This tells me the upper portion is for administrative and routing information, distinct from the message content itself. + +Moving into the "FROM" section, I'm transcribing "FROM," "(A)," "Originator," "5 Cdn Inf Bde," and the "Date-Time of Origin." which is precisely "050800B." I also note "For Action." + +Then, I'm processing the "TO" section. This includes "TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS" and "(W) For Information (INFO)." I'm also seeing an "Office-Date Stamp" label, and beneath that, a circular stamp with text "ARMY" at the top, "CZ-244E" in the middle, and "SIGNALS" at the bottom. Following that, there's "Message Instructions. G R." + +The core of the message is under the "Originator's No." heading. This is where I'm being exceptionally careful. I'm capturing "Originator's No." and then the entire block of text as it is: "GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy" and continuing through the subsequent lines: "630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272." I'm including that visible period after "272." Then, "FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.)" followed by "PWS state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att" and "935 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle" and "area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3559 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of" and "occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported," and "along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total" and finally, "PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORS (.) all infm." I'm ensuring every "(.)" and abbreviation like "bn," "tps," "FLAK ABT," "inf div," "fd ERSATZ," "gr," "sq," "PW," "offrs," and "ORS" are transcribed exactly. + +Finally, I'm moving to the bottom section. This is where the transmission caveats are. I'm noting: "This message may be sent," "AS WRITTEN by any means," "except." Then, I'm seeing handwritten text that I'm transcribing as "No Wireless." Immediately following that is printed text: "WIRELESS." I'm also capturing the printed text "Signed." in the bottom left. + +The instructions continue with: "if liable to be Intercepted or to fall," "into enemy hands this message must," "be sent IN CIPHER." Then there are further administrative fields: "Originator's Instructions.," "Degree of Priority.," "Time," "THI or TOR," and another printed "Signed." in the middle. Lastly, "Time Cleared" and "System Op." + +Throughout this entire process, my internal monologue is focused on precision. Every character, including punctuation, spacing, capitalization, and handwritten elements, is being registered as-is. I am not interpreting, correcting, or adding anything beyond the literal transcription of the visual data. This is how I'm generating the fulsome summary of my thought process as requested. + + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP16 +ARMY FORM C 2136, (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 2 +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 050800B ARMY +CZ-244E +For Action. SIGNALS + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS Message Instructions. G R +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Originator's No. +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy +630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272. +FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) +PWS state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att +935 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle +area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3559 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of +occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported, +along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total +PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORS (.) 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. THI or TOR +except No Wireless be sent IN CIPHER. +WIRELESS. +Signed. Signed. Time Cleared + +## Page 23 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, I've been asked to provide a verbatim transcription of a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. My immediate thought is that this requires absolute fidelity to the original document. I need to capture every single character, including all the headers, footers, any stamps, scribbled handwritten notes, and even notations in the margins. + +My primary directive is to preserve the exact spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and grid references as they appear on the page. Since there isn't a structured table with specific columns like "Place," "Date," "Hour," and "Summary," I understand that I'll be transcribing the content as plain text, preserving the flow and layout as much as possible. + +So, here's my plan to achieve this: + +First, I'll tackle the header information. I need to ensure I get that exactly right. +Next, I'll move on to the main body of the text. This is where the bulk of the information lies, and I'll need to go line by line, paying very close attention to every detail. +Then, I'll address any content found in the footer section or in the margins of the page. +Finally, and this is critical, I will perform a thorough double-check against the image itself to guarantee absolute exactness. + +Let me break down the text as I see it: + +**The Header:** I see "FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE" and then a recipient line: "TO: RHCR DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY- TOR SCOTS". I'll transcribe that precisely. + +**The Main Body:** +I'm starting with "GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.)". I see a question mark in the left margin next to this first line, and I will include that as part of the transcription. +Then it continues: "1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at WISSANT 7371 (.)". +I'm noticing a detail here: the text says "U3 army", but looking at the image, it's clearly a "J3 army". So I'll transcribe it as "J3 army". +The text proceeds: "12 and 20 US corps on R MOSELLE from exel NANCY U81 to exel THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area Y52 3E of TROYES (.)". +Another point here: it says "7 US cores". Again, looking at the image, it's definitely "7 US corps". I'll make that correction. +Continuing: "7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached K5332 (.)2 BRIT army (.) GUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of OSTEND (.) ESSEX SCOT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols WEST on main rd to NORTH and 30UTH rd sq 5296 (.)". +I'm noting "30UTH" as written, which seems to be a variant spelling. +Then, under the 5 CDN inf bde: "ire area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON/ PLAGE 1380 NTR (.)". I see a very faint line under "ire", but the instruction is to transcribe exactly as written, so I will just transcribe "ire". +The text continues: "6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) 3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) 3 3ASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) TOR SCOT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm". I see "discoveredfairly" is written as one word. + +**Footer and Marginalia:** +Underneath the main body, I see "If liable". +Below that, there's a handwritten signature or initials. It's quite cursive and difficult to read, but my best interpretation is "H. K. L. K. H.". I'll transcribe it as it appears to be. +And finally, "- - IN CYPHER". + +My process is to meticulously go through each of these sections, ensuring I replicate every letter, number, punctuation, and symbol as precisely as possible. The goal is a perfect mirror of the original document's text. + + +? +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE +TO: RHCR DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY- +TOR SCOTS +GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.) +1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 +CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 +(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at +WISSANT 7371 (.) J3 army (.) 12 and 20 US corps on R MOSELLE from +exel NANCY U81 to exel THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across +river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div +elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area +Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached +K5332 (.)2 BRIT army (.) GUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT +CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH +from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs +two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) +RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of +OSTEND (.) ESSEX SCOT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols +WEST on main rd to NORTH and 30UTH rd sq 5296 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) +ire area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled +during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON/ +PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA +PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal +gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) +3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) +patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) +3 3ASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) +TOR SCOT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B +GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm +If liable +H. K. L. K. H. +- - IN CYPHER + +## Page 24 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, I've reviewed the text and I understand the objective: to present this WWII Canadian Army war diary page as a verbatim transcription, capturing every detail exactly as it is, from the headers to the footers, including abbreviations, spelling, and any handwritten or stamped elements. I need to be meticulously accurate, treating the content as if it were a direct copy. The format will be plain text, as there's no specific tabular structure like "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" to warrant HTML. + +Here's my thought process for tackling this: + +First, I'll systematically go through the document from top to bottom, left to right, line by line. My primary focus will be on preserving the exact characters, including those that might look like errors or unusual notations – military abbreviations, numerical references, and any apparent misspellings are to be kept as they are. + +I'll specifically ensure that the "Office Date Stamp" and the "Message Instructions" sections are transcribed with their full content. The "Originator's No" section is critical, as it contains the core message, so I'll pay extra attention there. Similarly, I'll transcribe the "Excerpts from SITREP" section faithfully. Finally, the footer information, including the "This message may be sent..." box and the signature lines, will be included. + +Breaking down the transcription element by element: + +**The Top Section:** I see a line that looks like a form identifier: `9533/63727P 490M (Pads 0) 5/43 MP 700`. Then follows the form title: `ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)`. I'll note the fields: `Cell`, `Srl. No.`, `Priority`, `MESSAGE FORM`, `Register No. 13`, and `Transmission Instructions`. The instruction `ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.` is also crucial. + +**The FROM Section:** This is straightforward: `FROM`, `(A)`, `Originator`, `5 CDN INF BDE`, and `For Action.`. + +**Date-Time Origin & Office Date Stamp:** I'll transcribe `Date-Time Origin.` followed by `1615B` and the obscured date/time: `12XXXXX` and `XX13XXX`. Then the `Office Date Stamp` itself, noting the partially obscured start `CZ12XE-` and the word `SIGNAL` within it. + +**The TO Section:** This includes the recipients: `TO RHGR DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT`, the information designation `(W) For Information (INFO)`, and `Message Instructions` followed by `GR`. + +**The Originator's No (Main Message):** This is the core of the SITREP. I'll transcribe `Originator's No` and then the message, being very careful with the parenthetical periods `(.)`, abbreviations like `infm`, `BRIT`, `US`, `CDN`, `div`, `armd`, `CORPS`, `SEC`, `BRHEAD`, `R`, `rd`, `NW`, `NE`, and grid references like `V 05`, `Z47`, `7169`, `8287`, `W7012`, `P81`, `P9214`, `9318`, `8830`, `P6550`, `6560`, `K61`, `K62`, `K35`, `K36`, `K3596`, `7372`, `7771`, `8072`, `7356`, `7358`, `7554`. I must preserve abbreviations like `LE HAVRE`, `BREST`, `MOSELLE`, `EPINAL`, `NEUFCHATEL`, `LUXEMBOURG`, `GERMAN`, `FRENCH-LUXEMBOURG`, `NORTH OF SPA`, `MAASTRICHT`, `HAS3 LT`, `MEUSLESCAUT`, `GHENT`, `BRUGES`. I will also transcribe `gds armd div` and the slightly misaligned parenthesis in `GHENT(.`. + +**Excerpts from SITREP:** This section also requires careful transcription of abbreviations and grid references. I'll note `2 CDN INF DIV`, `ESSEX SCOTS`, `PLAGE`, `ARMD CAR REGT`, `R REGT C`, `rly line`, `BRUGE`, `CDN INF DIV`, `cdn armd regt`, `DOORN xxxxxxx 912942` (with seven 'x's), `Line & Welld Regt`, `Alg R`, `A tk fire`, and `POLISH armd div crossing`. + +**Footer/Instructions:** This section has some faint text, which I will transcribe as best as possible: `This message may be sent` (faint: `prheated`) `if` (faint: `liable`) `to fall` (faint: `into`) `Originals`. I'll also include the rest of the instructions: `into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.`, `AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.`, `Degree of Priority.`, `Time`, `THI or TOR`, `System Op.`, `Signed.`, `Signed.`, and `Time Cleared`. + +I will also transcribe any crossed-out text as `XXXXXX`, and the `.` in parentheses `(.)` will be kept as `(.)`. The `x` characters in the date/time and the `DOORN` section will be transcribed as `x`. The partial elements like `CZ12XE-`, `Pads 0)`, `700`, `SPA`, and `HAS3 LT` will be included as seen. + +My overall approach is one of strict fidelity to the source material, ensuring no interpretation or alteration. It's about recreating the page as accurately as possible in plain text. + + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads 0) 5/43 MP 700 +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 13 +Cell Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. +FROM Originator Date-Time Origin. Office Date Stamp +(A) 1615B +5 CDN INF BDE 12XXXXX +For Action. XX13XXX CZ12XE- +SIGNAL + +TO RHGR DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT Message Instructions GR +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Originator's No +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) atta- +ck of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left +-have practically reached sea (.) NINTH US ARMY (.) 8 US corps street- +fighting began in BREST 10 sep (.) THIRD US ARMY (.) 15 US corps with +2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line +to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL Z47 - 7169 -8287 - +W7012 (.) 20 US corps meeting by opposition along MOSELLE - 23 US inf +div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY (.) 5 US corps +(.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P81 morning 10 sep and fwd tps +approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28 +US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH- +LUXEMBOURG border area P6550 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF SPA +K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of +MAASTRICHT K35 and WEST AND NORTH of HAS3 LT K36(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.) +gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no +opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to +120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(. +armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of +town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH of +BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling +continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area town 7372 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.) +8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7358 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) + +Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV inf as of 111700B(.) ESSEX SCOTS +continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLAGE (.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT +relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF +DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxx 912942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and +Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957 +872952(.) 29 cdn armd recce regt held up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21 +cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing + +This message may be sent prheated if liable to fall into Originals +AS WRITTEN by any means into enemy hands this message must Degree of Priority. +except be sent IN CIPHER. +WIRELESS. Time +THI or TOR System Op. +Signed. Signed. Time Cleared + +## Page 25 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, so I've got this image in front of me, and the user wants a complete transcription of everything on it. My primary goal here is accuracy – I need to capture every single piece of text, no exceptions. This includes form numbers, any headers, stamps, even handwritten notes or signatures. I have to be meticulously careful about how things are spelled, any abbreviations used, and any grid references. My instructions are clear: transcribe it exactly as it appears, without adding any of my own commentary or explanations. Since there's no specific table for Place/Date/Hour/Summary, I'll just treat all the text as a continuous block. + +Here's how I'm going to approach this: + +First, I'll start at the very top left and work my way across each line, then move down to the next. + +I'll begin by transcribing the form number and any text directly associated with it. + +Then, I'll move on to the main header, which is "MESSAGE FORM". + +Next, I'll capture the fields for "Call", "Srl No.", "Priority", "Transmission Instructions", and "Register No.". + +Within the "Register No." field, I see some handwritten text: "55/R.". I'll make sure to transcribe that exactly. + +After that, I'll grab the phrase "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY". + +Then, I'll move to the "Originator" section and transcribe "FROM (A)" and "5 CDN INF BDE". + +The "Date - Time of Origin" field needs to be transcribed, along with its value "192015A". + +I'll then focus on the "OFFICE DATE STAMP" and transcribe its contents precisely: "ARMY RM CZ 13 XI 44 E - SIGNALS". + +Following that, I'll transcribe "For Action". + +The "TO" field will be transcribed next, along with its destination: "R H Q R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRS". + +Then I'll get the "(W) For Information (INFO)" section. + +The "Message Instructions" and "GR" will be transcribed. + +The "Originator's No." field needs to be noted. + +Now for the main body of the message. This is where I need to be extra vigilant. I'll transcribe it piece by piece, paying very close attention to any numbers, abbreviations, and what might look like misspellings. + * First part: "00 5 SECRET(,) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective" + * Second part: "201000A(.) rd from rd junc 884983 - BL U30T 6694 thence line of wood to" + * Third part: "canal junc 957934 thence line of LAGUARD and canal to pt 792077 all" + * Fourth part: "incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 739868 thence river to br 781861" + * Fifth part: "thence rd to DUF ST 7382 all excl 2 CDN CORPS (.) two(.) 3 CDN CORPS to have" + * Sixth part: "running rights on rd 788867 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly crossing 788870(.)" + * Seventh part: "three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at" + +Finally, I'll tackle the footer section, transcribing each line: + * "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" + * "2010 Time (System Op)" + * "THI or TOR" + * "Time cleared" + * And then the two "SIGNED" labels, one on the left and one on the right, and the handwritten signature "An de Sulabury Capt". + +That's the whole process. My focus is purely on verbatim reproduction of all visible text. + + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) +Call Srl No. Priority MESSAGE FORM Register No. 55/R. +Transmission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +Originator Date - Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP +FROM +(A) ARMY RM +5 CDN INF BDE 192015A CZ 13 XI 44 E - +For Action SIGNALS + +TO R H Q R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No. +00 5 SECRET(,) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective +201000A(.) rd from rd junc 884983 - BL U30T 6694 thence line of wood to +canal junc 957934 thence line of LAGUARD and canal to pt 792077 all +incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 739868 thence river to br 781861 +thence rd to DUF ST 7382 all excl 2 CDN CORPS (.) two(.) 3 CDN CORPS to have +running rights on rd 788867 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly crossing 788870(.) +three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS 2010 Time (System Op) +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS DEGREE OF PRIORITY +WIRELESS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER THI or TOR + +SIGNED An de Sulabury +SIGNED Capt Time cleared + +## Page 26 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, so I've been tasked with transcribing this image. My primary objective here is to provide an exact, verbatim copy of everything I see, no exceptions. This means I need to be meticulous about capturing every single piece of text, whether it's in a header, a footer, a stamp, or even any handwritten notations. My focus will be on absolute fidelity – I'm talking about spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and any grid references – all of it needs to be reproduced precisely as it appears. There's no structured table here with specific columns like "Place," "Date," etc., so I'll be presenting this as a straightforward, continuous block of plain text. + +My approach will be systematic. I'll start at the top left of the image and work my way across each line, then move down to the next row. + +First, I'll capture the header text: "MESSAGE FORM". +Next, I'll get "FROM 5 CAN INF HQS". +Then, the "TO" field. +Following that, I'll transcribe: "R H Q R DE MAIS CALO NIGHTS 8 CIN FD REGT". +Then, "20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY". +And after that: "1 PL A COY TOR 30015 10 CDN FD AMB". +Now, for the main body of the message, I'll begin with: "DO SECRET". +I'll transcribe the line "if liable - - - - - - -". +And the following line: "- - - - - - IN CIPHER". +Finally, I need to be vigilant for any other textual elements. I've spotted "812345A" in the top right corner. And down in the bottom right, there's a stamp that reads "RMI" and some handwritten characters which appear to be "3E". + +So, essentially, I'm going to be a human OCR engine, ensuring absolutely nothing is missed or altered. + + +MESSAGE FORM +FROM 5 CAN INF HQS +812345A +TO +R H Q R DE MAIS CALO NIGHTS 8 CIN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR 30015 10 CDN FD AMB + +DO SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) info to11550A (.) identifications (.) +1 coy 484 BLANDES SCHUTZEN BN 810830A at 627936 PW (.) one pl of Pws +coy in posn 887936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated +in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595 +arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) Pws state normal org of bn is six coys +each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys +at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since +warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel +incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with +battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl +PS FAUST or mortars (.) KOP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690998 (.) +formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task +was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KOP SCHILLING believed +bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand +149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) comd MATSCHILLING may be responsible +sector MARZAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) +present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in +wood 788961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times +(.) LMGs reported at 805948 808947 809946 (.) br 889985 partially +demolished (.) civs report H.Q. at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) +for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep +must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - - +- - - - - - IN CIPHER + +RMI +3E + +## Page 27 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Here are my thoughts regarding the request to transcribe the provided WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +My primary objective is to provide an absolutely verbatim transcription of the document. This means I need to replicate every single character, symbol, and marking exactly as it appears. I must be meticulous with the headers, including "Applendex" and the accompanying "8". Similarly, I need to ensure that "21 ARMY GROUP" is captured precisely. + +The request also specifies transcribing the titles, so I will ensure "PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C" and "(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS)" are included as written. + +I'm aware that there's handwritten text and a stamp present. I need to capture the handwritten "Appy P" and the stamped text "192 8 1344" with the same fidelity as the printed elements. + +The core of the document consists of numbered paragraphs. I will transcribe each of these, from "1" through "7", with careful attention to the exact wording, including any quoted material within them. My focus will be on maintaining the original spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations used, as these are crucial for historical accuracy. + +Finally, I must accurately transcribe the signature block, including the name "B. h. Montgomery", his title "Field. Marshal", and the designation "C-in-C 21 Army Group.". The location and date, "Belgium 17 Sept. 1944.", also need to be reproduced without any alteration. + +Given that there is no tabular structure with distinct columns for Place, Date, Hour, and Summary, I will present the entire transcribed content as plain text, maintaining the original layout as closely as possible to reflect the source document's appearance. + + +Applendex +8 +21 ARMY GROUP +PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C +(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS) +Appy P +192 +8 +1344 +1. I want today, 17 September, to speak to all soldiers in the Group of Armies under my +command. + +2. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on 21 August. Then we were +moving up towards the SEINE, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. +Today the SEINE is far behind us; the Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of +France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany. +And by the terrific energy of your advance northwards from the Seine, you brought quick relief +to our families and loved ones in England — by occupying the launching sites of the flying bombs. +We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The total of pri- +soners captured is now nearly 400,000; and there are many more to be collected from those ports in +Britany and in the Pas de Calais that are still holding out. +The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material; it is becoming problematical how +much longer he can continue the struggle. + +3. Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space +of time. +You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. +Let us say to each other : +« This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ». + +4. And now the Allies are closing in on Nazi Germany from the east, from the south, and from +the west; her satellite powers have thrown the towel into the ring — they have had enough of the +Nazis, and they now fight on our side. Our American Allies are fighting on German soil in many +places; very soon we shall all be there. + +5. The Nazi leaders have ordered the people to defend Germany to the last and to dispute every +inch of ground; this is a very natural order, and we would do the same ourselves in a similar situation. +But the mere issuing of orders is quite useless; you require good men and true to carry them out. +The great mass of the German people know that their situation is already hopeless, and they +will think more clearly on this subject as we advance deeper into their country; they have little wish +to continue the struggle. + +6. Whatever orders are issued in Germany, and whatever action is taken on them, no human +endeavours can now prevent the complete and utter defeat of the armed forces of Germany; their fate +is certain, and their defeat will be absolute. +The triumphant cry now is +« Forward into Germany ». + +7. Good luck to you all, and good hunting in Germany. + +B. h. Montgomery +Field. Marshal +C-in-C 21 Army Group. +Belgium +17 Sept. 1944. + +## Page 28 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Here's a breakdown of my thought process in approaching this transcription request. The core instruction was to provide a verbatim transcription of an image, but crucially, to do so in the first person, as if I were thinking these things through. This means I need to articulate my reasoning and decision-making, not just present the final output. + +Firstly, I understood the user's fundamental requirement: "The user wants a verbatim transcription of the provided image." This is the bedrock. Every character, every symbol, every nuance of how it's presented needs to be captured. + +My immediate next step was to clarify the scope of "text." The prompt explicitly states, "I need to transcribe all text, including headers, titles, handwritten notes, and stamps." This broadens the task beyond just the main body of text. I also noted the importance of fidelity: "I will pay close attention to spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and any unique formatting." This reinforces the verbatim nature of the request. + +I then observed a constraint: "There is no table with Place / Date / Hour / Summary columns, so I will not use an HTML table." This is a good example of pre-empting potential output formats and discarding one that isn't applicable based on the input. + +With these parameters in mind, I formulated a plan. A logical approach to transcribing an image is to break it down systematically. My plan reflects this: +1. "Identify all distinct text elements." This is about segmentation – figuring out what individual pieces of information are present. +2. "Transcribe each element exactly as it appears." This reiterates the verbatim requirement for each piece. +3. "Combine them in the order they appear on the page." This is about maintaining the spatial and sequential integrity of the original document. + +Now comes the crucial part: the actual identification and transcription of the elements. This is where I have to be meticulous and self-correcting. + +I started by listing what I saw: +* "The" (part of a logo) - I noted its contextual origin to ensure accuracy. +* "REGIMENTAL JOURNAL" - Straightforward header. +* "GILEIM" (part of a logo, with a stylized 'L' and 'M') - This requires acknowledging the visual representation and the specific lettering. +* Handwritten "9" in blue/green ink. - Capturing not just the digit but also its medium (ink color, handwritten). +* Handwritten "9/9/44" or similar, looks like "9/9 9" or "9/9 4" in blue/green ink. - This is where uncertainty creeps in, and I need to articulate that uncertainty and how I resolve it. I made a note of potential interpretations ("9/9 9" or "9/9 4") and later refined this based on visual cues or OCR input if available (which it was, indicating "9/9 9"). +* "THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A." - A key title. +* "Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's)" - Another descriptive title. +* "VOL VI" - Standard publication information. +* "NO IV" - Standard publication information. +* Handwritten "Aug - Sept" - Capturing the date range and its handwritten nature. +* Handwritten "1944" - The year, also handwritten. +* Stamp "SEP 1944" (partially visible, looks like a date stamp) - Recognizing it as a stamp and noting its partial visibility. +* "There's also a faint, partially visible stamp above "SEP 1944" that looks like "1.9.2." or similar, but it's very indistinct. I will transcribe what is clearly visible. The OCR picked up "1.9.2." and "SEP 1944". I will include "SEP 1944" as it's clear. The "1.9.2." is too faint and uncertain to transcribe confidently as exact text. I will stick to what is clearly legible." - This is a critical moment of decision-making. I'm weighing the OCR output against my own visual assessment. The principle here is to prioritize legibility and certainty. If something is too faint to be definitively read, I shouldn't force it. My commitment is to what is "clearly legible." This explains why I'd include "SEP 1944" but might omit the faint "1.9.2." unless it was exceptionally clear despite being faint. + +I then did a "Final check of all elements," which is essentially a review of my identified list against the visual source. This is where I would have double-checked details like the Roman numerals ("VI," "IV") and confirmed the rendering of the handwritten elements. + +Regarding the handwritten date: "Let's re-examine the handwritten "9/9 9" or "9/9 4". It looks like "9/9 9" or "9/9 4". The OCR says "9/9 9". I will transcribe it as "9/9 9"." This illustrates the refinement process, again prioritizing clarity and potentially leveraging available OCR data as a confirmation or guide for what is most likely. + +Finally, I reaffirmed the formatting: "I will ensure to preserve line breaks as they appear in the original." This is a key aspect of verbatim transcription – not just the words but their presentation. + +The concluding "Your Summary:" is where I would then assemble all these identified and confirmed elements, respecting their original order and line breaks, to present the final, verbatim transcription. The entire preceding thought process is the justification and method behind that final output. + + +The +REGIMENTAL JOURNAL +GILEIM +9 +9/9 9 +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV +Aug - Sept +1944 +SEP 1944 + +## Page 29 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Alright, I've carefully reviewed the provided text, and I understand the task is to provide a verbatim transcription of all visible text, treating it as my own thought process in deciphering it. I need to be meticulous about every detail, including spelling, abbreviations, and any grid references, even if the input suggests there are no specific grid references in this particular case. I'm operating under the assumption that the user, being an expert, requires a complete and accurate representation of the source material. + +My initial approach is to break down the transcription based on the visual layout of the text as presented in the image. + +**First, I'll address the top left area.** I see what appears to be a circular stamp or emblem, but the text within it is illegible. As the instruction is to transcribe *visible text*, and this is not clear text, I will disregard it. Immediately following this, there's the clear text "ADDRESS". + +**Next, I'll move to the main left column.** I will transcribe each line sequentially and precisely: +* "This is the first opportunity to" +* "speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm-" +* "issioned Officers, and Men since we left" +* "England. We have moved far and fast since" +* "that day, and conditions of which you are" +* "fully aware as I am, have made it unwise" +* "to have you together in a small compact" +* "group so that I could speak to you. I" +* "I have talked to many of you individually" +* "at odd times, now I want to express a few" +* "of my thoughts to all of you through the" +* "medium of the "GLEN"." +* "It is a much more "grown up" battalion" +* "now; after the experiences it has been" +* "through in those last months, and although" +* "in my opinion it was a first class Unit" +* "then, I think it is even a better Unit now." +* "There has been many changes in the Unit and" +* "we have lost many of our old friends. We" +* "have been joined by many new men, but one" +* "of the things which has pleased me so much," +* "is that in spite of the new men who have" +* "joined us from so many other Units and dif-" +* "ferent places, there is no question that it" +* "is still The Calgary Highlanders." +* "Your pride in yourselves individually" +* "and as a Battalion is certainly justified" +* "by your accomplishments. It is too early" +* "yet to talk in too much detail about those" +* "accomplishments and many security regul-" +* "ations would not permit. There will be" +* "time enough for that when the job is thor-" +* "oughly accomplished, but this much I can say," +* "that I have always felt an unbounded pride" +* "in the Battalion, but the accomplishments" +* "both by the Unit and by individuals in it" +* "beggars my poor powers to describe. In" +* "many cases, and of this I am very sure -" +* "our successes have resulted, not only from" +* "military strategy, human logic, individual" +* "gallantry and bravery, and collective" +* "unity of effort, but something infinitely" +* "stronger than all those - the Grace of God." +* "MET" +* "You have unflinchingly the most exact-" +* "ing demands that have been made on you." +* "You have at all times shown a courage and" + +**Following that, I'll proceed with the right column.** Again, I'll ensure precise transcription of each line: +* "cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in" +* "your Unit, and in your country, and an un-" +* "conquerable determination successfully to" +* "execute any task, and you have done it" +* "time and time again." +* "Most of our path has been far from" +* "easy and I do not expect the balance of it" +* "to be any easier. We have made great stri-" +* "des along that path and I am completely" +* "confident that having overcome the obsta-" +* "cles you have, nothing, in fact can rest-" +* "rain you, - and the distance is vastly shor-" +* "ter than when we started." +* "Of this too, I am sure. When the re-" +* "cord of your achievements is read, it will" +* "compare favourably with your predecessors." +* "It will give you a rating with any Unit at" +* "any time and will most completely justify" +* "your faith and pride in yourselves and the" +* "hopes and expectations of relatives," +* "friends and supporters at home. I consider" +* "you truly worthy successors, to the "Fight-" +* "ing Tenth" (10th Bn. C.E.F.) (the last War)" +* "the Unit which you perpetuate. You are" +* "nobly and heroically fulfilling the obli-" +* "gations of your service, and the bursting" +* "pride which I feel in you will be shared" +* "by the country you represent." +* "As far as the honour which was recent-" +* "ly awarded me is concerned, I look upon" +* "that as physical evidence of the recogn-" +* "ition of the magnificent performance you" +* "have consistently given, and as such, shall" +* "wear with the greatest pride." +* "On your behalf I wish to thank all the" +* "supporting arms and all branches of the ser-" +* "vice that have from time to time so ably" +* "assisted us in our tasks. Their help has" +* "been magnificent and we are deeply appre-" +* "ciative." +* "My most sincere congratulations for" +* "all you have accomplished. We will cont-" +* "inue with equal perseverance until the" +* "final successful culmination of our efforts." +* "For that future time, good luck to you all," +* "Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and" +* "Men, and may God continue to grant us his" +* "support in the future as he has done in" +* "the past." +* ""THE OLD MAN"" + +Throughout this process, I've been actively comparing the OCR output (which I'm simulating here based on the provided "Thoughts" section) with the visual source material. I've made specific corrections where the OCR might have introduced minor errors, such as: + +* "a fow" corrected to "a few" +* "in" corrected to "it" +* "opisien" corrected to "opinion" +* "itais" corrected to "it is" +* "Thers, ass boon" corrected to "There has been" +* "titoyda spite of nay mon who" corrected to "in spite of the new men who" +* "Total" corrected to "still" +* "docompris agrite" corrected to "accomplishments" +* "takehrston much" corrected to "talk in" +* "accompilhecates" corrected to "accomplishments" +* "notepormit" corrected to "not permit" +* "oompilatod" corrected to "accomplished" +* "roculted" corrected to "resulted" +* "oznot-" corrected to "exact-" +* "amestown a pouage and" corrected to "at all times shown a courage and" +* "pri" corrected to "pride" +* "coutry" corrected to "country" +* "successfälly" corrected to "successfully" +* "expoot" corrected to "expect" +* "odstlos" corrected to "obstacles" +* "schievements" corrected to "achievements" +* "compard" corrected to "compare" +* "trusly" corrected to "truly" +* "ac" corrected to "the" +* "nobay" corrected to "nobly" +* "sarviog" corrected to "service" +* "priệc" corrected to "pride" +* "reprogenbed" corrected to "represent" +* "arardod no áp concerned, 200k upon" corrected to "awarded me is concerned, I look upon" +* "grsabost" corrected to "greatest" +* "amrs gå" corrected to "arms and" +* "baon magnifigent" corrected to "been magnificent" +* "sincera" corrected to "sincere" +* "accomplished." corrected to "accomplished." (Ensuring the period is treated correctly) +* "porognoz nce" corrected to "perseverance" +* "finel "suocessful" corrected to "final successful" +* "futuro tims" corrected to "future time" +* "Non-boniasioned" corrected to "Non-commissioned" + +My process has been to be as literal as possible, ensuring that every character, including punctuation and formatting like quotation marks and parentheses, is faithfully reproduced as it appears. The absence of a structured table format means I treat it as a continuous block of text organized by visual columns. My aim is to deliver a complete and accurate representation of the original, as if I were meticulously transcribing it myself from the image. + + +ADDRESS +This is the first opportunity to +speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm- +issioned Officers, and Men since we left +England. We have moved far and fast since +that day, and conditions of which you are +fully aware as I am, have made it unwise +to have you together in a small compact +group so that I could speak to you. I +I have talked to many of you individually +at odd times, now I want to express a few +of my thoughts to all of you through the +medium of the "GLEN". + +It is a much more "grown up" battalion +now; after the experiences it has been +through in those last months, and although +in my opinion it was a first class Unit +then, I think it is even a better Unit now. +There has been many changes in the Unit and +we have lost many of our old friends. We +have been joined by many new men, but one +of the things which has pleased me so much, +is that in spite of the new men who have +joined us from so many other Units and dif- +ferent places, there is no question that it +is still The Calgary Highlanders. + +Your pride in yourselves individually +and as a Battalion is certainly justified +by your accomplishments. It is too early +yet to talk in too much detail about those +accomplishments and many security regul- +ations would not permit. There will be +time enough for that when the job is thor- +oughly accomplished, but this much I can say, +that I have always felt an unbounded pride +in the Battalion, but the accomplishments +both by the Unit and by individuals in it +beggars my poor powers to describe. In +many cases, and of this I am very sure - +our successes have resulted, not only from +military strategy, human logic, individual +gallantry and bravery, and collective +unity of effort, but something infinitely +stronger than all those - the Grace of God. + +MET +You have unflinchingly the most exact- +ing demands that have been made on you. +You have at all times shown a courage and +cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in +your Unit, and in your country, and an un- +conquerable determination successfully to +execute any task, and you have done it +time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from +easy and I do not expect the balance of it +to be any easier. We have made great stri- +des along that path and I am completely +confident that having overcome the obsta- +cles you have, nothing, in fact can rest- +rain you, - and the distance is vastly shor- +ter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the re- +cord of your achievements is read, it will +compare favourably with your predecessors. +It will give you a rating with any Unit at +any time and will most completely justify +your faith and pride in yourselves and the +hopes and expectations of relatives, +friends and supporters at home. I consider +you truly worthy successors, to the "Fight- +ing Tenth" (10th Bn. C.E.F.) (the last War) +the Unit which you perpetuate. You are +nobly and heroically fulfilling the obli- +gations of your service, and the bursting +pride which I feel in you will be shared +by the country you represent. + +As far as the honour which was recent- +ly awarded me is concerned, I look upon +that as physical evidence of the recogn- +ition of the magnificent performance you +have consistently given, and as such, shall +wear with the greatest pride. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the +supporting arms and + +## Page 30 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I've just processed this image and I'm thinking through how to best summarize it for you, given your expertise. My primary directive is to provide a verbatim transcription of *all* the text presented, and to do so in the first person, as if these are my own thoughts and observations. This means I need to be incredibly meticulous, capturing every letter, every punctuation mark, every abbreviation, and every grid reference exactly as it appears. There's no interpretation or summarization of content in the traditional sense; it's about replicating the source material faithfully. + +My plan is to work systematically, from the top left and moving across and down the document. This ensures I don't miss anything and maintain the original layout as much as possible, even though there are no actual tables to deal with. + +First, I'll tackle the main title at the very top: "THEM HE WROTE HOME". + +Then, I'll move to the "EDITORS NOTE". I need to be careful here with the spelling, like "wroto" and "Homa," and the detail about Jack Loa being out of the "Battalion" due to wounds, noting the specific phrasing about it being "boubtful whoather Jack will return" and the effort to carry on in "Jack's pla00." + +Next, I'll transcribe the section "TO THE FOLKS AT HOME." This part is quite lengthy, and I'm already seeing some interesting colloquialisms and potential misspellings that I must preserve exactly. For example, the description of digging "siit trenohes" and the mention of "Moaning Minnies." I need to capture the author's thoughts on these "Minnies" and their potential post-war use, as well as the anecdote about the A/L/Cpl and the "Square Heads" shouting "KAMARAD." The author is also noting a lack of communication, mentioning their "girl friend has slipped toa" and speculating on reasons, and also a shortage of "smokes." + +Following that, I'll move to the right column, starting from the top. This section continues the personal narrative, discussing the availability of "cider" as an alternative to pubs, the taste of the local water, and the use of "lime" in it. There's a vivid description of some potent "stuff" with a "fancy French name" that caused some of the boys to be "spiked colder than a High River blonda," and the subsequent interaction with the "M.O." and the diagnosis of being "O.M." when their stomach "had relined." I also need to note the detail about the butler and the Duke, and the reason the Duke couldn't write. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the closing signature: "PTE TUMBLEWEED." + +Throughout this entire process, my focus is on absolute fidelity. I'm not correcting spelling, I'm not rephrasing for clarity. If it says "wroto," I write "wroto." If it's "A/L/Cpl," I use "A/L/Cpl." This meticulous attention to detail, including abbreviations, grid references (though none appear to be present in this specific text), and punctuation, is what I'm aiming for. I've double-checked my transcription against the image, ensuring I've preserved every nuance, from the most obvious text to the smallest character. + + +THEM HE +WROTE HOME + +EDITORS NOTE; Jack Loa, who formerly wroto +the series "Then He Wrate Homa" is out of +the Battalion at the present due to wounds +recieved in battle. Wo understand his +Wounds have healed, but it is boubtful +whoather Jack will return. In the moan- +timc at least an effort is being made to +carry on in Jack's pla00. + +TO THE FOLKS AT HOME - Being as I am in +France and am very busy digging siit tre- +nches, and other necessary actions, I have- +n't had much time to write. Every time I +got ready to write wo would have to move +or Jerry would lob over a fow 88's or +Moaning Minnies. +Thes Moaning Minnicsare quite the +Thing. Baok on the farm wo had a lot of +funny noises, but nothing quite like these +Minnies. You hear them onoc and you never +forget thom. A follow can't come right +out and explain them, but the name just +about fits thom. I've been thinking of +taking one back to the homestead for post +war reasons. Then when the tax and bill +collectors come around I qan set it off +and watch them dig in on some one clsc's +quart. +These Jerry's are quite the lads when +it comes to 88's and Minnies, but got tham +alone and they aren't so hot. One day our +A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travell- +ing light he has a ston and mogs. He's +looking into a Jerry trench when "Whis" a +sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl +jumps into the trench and lets go a full +mag, he's putting on the scoond one when +four Square Heads cane out with their +hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our +A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the +grout P38s and almost sent them back when +he found they didn't have any. However +he put one of the Jorry's who could paricy +a little English in charge and sent them +baok to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off +across the field and our A/L/Cpl proecods +on his way looking for a P38. +I haven't been hearing from you much +lately. But I guess that is on account +of you not writing as often as you did +when you used to write often. My girl +friend has slipped toa. Maybe it's bo +cause she is playing around with onc +of those big dough guys back there. Them +maybe she got to hearing about me mixing +it a little with some of the English +femmes back in England. However you can +let her know it was only casual stuff on +my part, I can't help it if they insist +on taking me out can I ? Over hora a guy +is too busy digging holes and looking for +oider to bother with girl frionds. You +might oase a hint her way that I might be +running a bit short on smokes. We only +got a small issue from the good old Army, +but the poor woo French girls can hardly +get any. +A lot of the followsare sort of lost +booause there aren't any pubs with good +Beer like there was in England. Instead +the people have their own private cidor +still in their homes. Some of the oider +is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather +drink it than the water wo gat hora. Some +big nob has got the idea that lime kills +gorms, so they up and sling in shovels +full. If it wasn't får the cider we would +sure be in a bad way. I think there must +be a lime issue in place of blanco these +days. A couple of the boys were knooked +out on the water and if it hadn't been for +the aider bringing them round it's hard to +say where ho would be to-day. +Romember me telling you about the +Duke making stuff in his still and how the +butler used to clean the sink with it? +Well they have some stuff over hore with +a fancy French name that makes the Duke's +brow taste like rain water. Some of the +boys were spiked their oider with it, but +it soon had them spiked colder than a +High River blonda. Noxt morning the M.O. +said they would be O.M. when their stomack +had relined. We used it in our lighters +and it worked finc until it started cating +the cases away. +I had alettor from the butler the +other day. He said the Duke would have- +written too only ho lost his pen to the +butler in a crap game. +Well I must away to my hole, I hear +some moaning. At first I thought it was +ons of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny +alright, Your gift to humanity - +PTE TUMBLEWEED. + +## Page 31 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +Okay, I understand. My goal here is to provide a completely faithful and exact transcription of all text present in the image. This means I need to meticulously capture everything – the main printed text, any handwritten additions, and even the stamps. I'll be paying very close attention to every detail: how words are spelled, any grammatical quirks, abbreviations used, and the overall arrangement of the text on the page. Since there isn't a formal table structure to adhere to, my output will be a straightforward, plain text representation of the source material. + + +10 GLEN +VOL 2 NO 6 +Allied +At +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH. +MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44 +@pppy 10 +Troops +Reported +Brussels + +FRANGE - BRITISH 2ND ARMOURED +COLUMES ARE DRIVING AHEAD AIR CROSSING +THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. + +ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER +CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD +ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE +BRITISH TRUST AND ARE REPORTED TO HAVE +FREED MONS. + +GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERAT- +ING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN +TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORBER, THEY WERE LAST +REPORTED NEAR NANGY AND METZ. + +CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT- +FLANK ABBEVILLE. + +AMERICAN AND FRENCE FORCES IN SOUTHERN +FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST +OF LYONS. + +THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES +SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN +NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUS- +SARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE +REGT. +ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE +ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIF- +IED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN +TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN +ITALY BEFORE THEM. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FIN- +LAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY +AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS +MORNING. + +RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE +TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 +MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS. + +A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS +YUGOSLAVIA. + +PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST +PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED +BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT +JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVAO +IN THE PHILIPPINES. +War Diaries +Ser 192 +Appx 10 +GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS +REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. + +## Page 32 — gemini-2.0-flash + + +My primary objective is to create a verbatim transcription of the provided image, ensuring that every piece of visible text is captured precisely as it appears. This includes headers, handwritten annotations, and any other markings. My process involves meticulously going through the text, line by line and word by word, to maintain the original spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations, including specific military notations and grid references. Since there's no tabular data structure with distinct columns for Place, Date, Hour, and Summary, I will present all the transcribed content as plain text. + +Here's a breakdown of how I'm approaching the transcription, section by section: + +First, I'll handle the header and any top-level annotations. This involves transcribing "Appendix to War Dea" and the handwritten "mover" in the top right corner. + +Next, I'll move to the main text, which I've mentally divided into several distinct sections for easier processing. + +The first section of the main text includes: "France and Belgwin," "Sep 16-17-18 1944," "Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)," "Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90)," and "Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q." I'll ensure these are transcribed exactly. + +The second section begins with: "At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944..." and continues with details of a journey and events. I need to be especially careful with military ranks, personal names, and place names within this part. + +The third section starts with: "Acocend 19815 hes the advance party..." This part describes the advance party's movement and potential issues experienced by the driver. + +The fourth section kicks off with: "we passed Meous beautifus country..." This segment focuses on the scenery and a brief stop. + +The fifth section begins with: "he followed Trump wat untis we reached cost Capelle..." This part details the route, map-reading challenges, and observations, including a note about cemeteries. I also need to acknowledge the handwritten "Delete" found in the margin next to a particular paragraph. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the concluding line: "3 lave cement lipperaes. as a matter of faès the roads were". + +Throughout this process, my commitment is to absolute fidelity to the source text. If there are crossed-out words or corrections visible, I will represent them as they appear, including any strike-throughs if they are clearly discernible. The marginal "Delete" is a specific instruction to note as well. + +Now, I'm ready to begin the actual transcription, meticulously recording each character and symbol as I encounter it. + +Here is the transcription as it appears in the image: + +"Appendix to War Dea" +"mover" (handwritten) + +"France and Belgwin" +"Sep 16-17-18 1944" +"Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)" +"Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90)" +"Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q." + +"At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944, Leen Cire des." +"thae Laucklan and the 2.0. travelled to 5 C.1.B. aran see" +"ax Loobughe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they chet trend Col Frank" +"hulchele and bis 20. of the R.M.C. and Keen lol folien Bebean and" +"his 2.0. of th Regenen de mais." +"at 1400 bes major plater, Bur. of 5 6.1.B. gave this party" +"th officers coat pere Loobeeghe to acutives. Lean lal Dr. Mae L-" +"and the rest of the party wes to motor by firp to Aulewrep to" +"med Bryad" +"Bryadies a. J. megill -al s'C.1.B. Dae uxd. ab Boucheck 7893." +"by 1800 hes." + +"Acocend 19815 hes the advance party headed by Leens Cal D.G. each" +"startes on the loay trip of approx cunately, 130 miles in bapti" +"The 6.0. deove kur own pép because of our priius reason. Ites" +"driver on many occasious has cacused extra pey hairs to sprout" +"fores -and all for as pood reason. The drivers seuse of balance" +"and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was" +"with a sije prelief that the 2.0. rode along with ll 6.0. driving" +"cand and the scattu brain device, who had, ou reacey occasioris" +"in the past bearly driven the 20. crazy. One thing is certain" +"as this fuccchus. chers. There will seey shortly be a new "Seuray" se" +"jirp duvée." + +"we passed Meous beautifus country econt and upon passen," +"into Belqeesin, -a) Roos herys, the party were slopped because of" +"a flas tire ore liens los y maet prep. Darcey thes short" +"catervas we partook of a luscious cold beer and a relies" +"of feeler's." + +"he followed Trump wat untis we reached cost Capelle" +"when our coul chayed to ileavind and theer to Heart. The" +"lwale wan recy will carded throughout and map reading" +"persentes litte difpiciely untis a little late, wheed will" +"be explaino as Ith diary propresses." +"*" (handwritten star symbol) +"Delete" (handwritten in margin) +"Auch very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ghent," +"were passed that during the trip-aind many spoto" +"Canadian hatirias caletes were seen as we un portunately" +"bad to speed by, due to the teine leiers. tre saw Canadian" +"and Brulise secuéteries and memorials, and Hermon 1914-18" +"of Cana" +"fortifications. The Canadian cemetery ucar Poel cappelle" +"6468 was noticeably will kept and certainly a yoy to" +"in the exhardciary bulleave of briste fresh flowers.)" +"Aures breyti for during the trip was the presenes o" +"3 lave cement lipperaes. as a matter of faès the roads were" + +I have gone through each character, word, and punctuation mark to ensure that the transcription is a direct and faithful representation of the original image content. Any ambiguities or potential misinterpretations are intentionally preserved as they appear in the source to adhere to the verbatim requirement. + + +Appendix to War Dea +mover + +France and Belgwin +Sep 16-17-18 1944 +Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90) +Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q. + +At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944, Leen Cire des. +thae Laucklan and the 2.0. travelled to 5 C.1.B. aran see +ax Loobughe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they chet trend Col Frank +hulchele and bis 20. of the R.M.C. and Keen lol folien Bebean and +his 2.0. of th Regenen de mais. +at 1400 bes major plater, Bur. of 5 6.1.B. gave this party +th officers coat pere Loobeeghe to acutives. Lean lal Dr. Mae L- +and the rest of the party wes to motor by firp to Aulewrep to +med Bryad +Bryadies a. J. diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-flash.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-flash.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3f01381 --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-flash.md @@ -0,0 +1,4670 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: google/gemini-2.5-flash +Label: gemini-2.5-flash +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + +## Page 1 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Right, so I've got this request to provide a verbatim transcription of a WWII Canadian Army war diary page. My primary directive here is absolute fidelity – I need to replicate everything exactly as it is on the page. This means capturing every bit of text, whether it's printed, stamped, or handwritten, and crucially, preserving any abbreviations, spelling errors, or specific formatting, like grid references. I also need to be mindful of the structure, and if there were a table, I'd be using HTML for that, but this looks like a cover page, so that's not an issue. + +I'm going to approach this systematically, breaking it down by the visual sections of the page. + +First, I'll tackle the **Top Left Corner**. There's some printed information: "M.F.M. 11A", "200M-5-40 (5185)", and "(H.Q. 1772-39-1658)". Then there's a handwritten entry, which appears to be "Nel". And finally, a stamp: "\*WAR DIARIS\* Appxs Checked Dat. 19 Aug 1947". I'll make sure to capture that asterisk and the precise date. + +Next, the **Center of the page**. This is clearly the main identification: "SECRET", "WAR DIARY", "OF", and "THE CALGARY H HIGHLANDERS CA(O)". I need to note that "H HIGHLANDERS" has a space between the 'H' and 'HIGHLANDERS'. + +Moving to the **Right Side**. This section has printed labels: "ORIGINAL", "DUPLICATE", "TRIPLICATE", followed by "(Strike out where not applicable)". The key here is that "DUPLICATE" and "TRIPLICATE" are struck out, leaving only "ORIGINAL" as the active selection. + +Now, the **Middle Section**, which contains temporal and receiving information. It has printed text: "FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44". Below that, there's a handwritten note: "Courier". Then there are two distinct stamps. The first is a circular red stamp: "CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 WAR DIARIES". The second is a circular purple stamp: "WAR DIARIES SECTION 12 NOV 1944 G.H.Q.". Finally, there's the printed word "VOLUME". + +At the **Bottom Left**, there's more specific archival information. A purple box stamp reads: "War Diaries Ser. 192 Appx 13-15 SEP 1944". Below that, it says "APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15". Then there are handwritten notes: " " 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed" and "appendix 15- in appendix Jacket, (maps)". I need to ensure the quotes and the hyphen in "appendix 15-" are replicated exactly. + +Finally, the **Bottom Right**. This area has some inverted text: "ORIGINAL" and "192/1 SEP 1944". And there's a handwritten number: "2. 57". + +Throughout this process, I'm being very careful about the legibility of handwritten parts, like "Nel" and the notes at the bottom, and ensuring all stamps are accurately transcribed with their colors noted where relevant, as they often carry significant historical context. The strike-throughs are crucial for understanding the document's status as an 'ORIGINAL'. And no, there's definitely no table on this particular page – it's purely a cover/header document. + + +M.F.M. 11A +200M-5-40 (5185) +(H.Q. 1772-39-1658) +Nel +\*WAR DIARIS\* +Appxs Checked +Dat. 19 Aug 1947 + +SECRET + +WAR DIARY + +OF + +THE CALGARY H HIGHLANDERS CA(O) + +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +Courier + +CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 WAR DIARIES VOLUME + +WAR DIARIES SECTION 12 NOV 1944 G.H.Q. + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 13-15 +SEP 1944 + +APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15 +" 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed +appendix 15- in appendix Jacket, (maps) + +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE +(Strike out where not applicable) + +2. 57 + +ORIGINAL +192/1 SEP 1944 + +## Page 2 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, so my immediate goal is to meticulously recreate the text I see in this image. I need to be absolutely precise, treating it like a verbatim transcription. I'll tackle it systematically, moving through the content section by section. This means I'll be capturing every header, every numeral, and every bullet point exactly as they appear. My focus is on fidelity – I must replicate the spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations used, no matter how unconventional they might seem. Crucially, I'm also tasked with including the page numbers, so I'll make sure to note the '1', '2', and '3' where they belong. Finally, that bolded statement at the very bottom of the page? That's going in too, just as it is. Since there's no tabular data with columns like 'Place', 'Date', 'Hour', or 'Summary' to be found, I won't be generating any HTML tables. + + +1 +2 +3 +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. + +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, equip- +ment, organization and administration. + +3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and +duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the suc- +ceeding 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. + +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). +6. The following should be recorded daily as events +occur: +(i) Important orders, instructions, reports, mes- +sages or despatches received and issued, and +decisions taken. Original documents should +be attached as appendices to the Original +copy 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 Offi- +cers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and +(ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activi- +ties and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners +and trophies captured. Ammunition ex- +pended. Factors affecting operations, topo- +graphical 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 opera- +tions 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. + +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names +and ranks of officers and number of O.R. +Attachment of units and individuals. Rein- +forcements. Copy of Part II Orders and +Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. +should be attached as appendices to the +original copy. 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 appen- +dices to the original copy of the War Diary. + +9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate +and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, con- +ditions 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 + +## Page 3 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +My primary objective is to precisely replicate all textual and symbolic content from the provided image. This includes not only the primary data within the table but also any accompanying headers, sub-headers, instructions, and even handwritten notations. + +Given the structured nature of the main body of information, I recognize that an HTML `` is the most appropriate format to represent this data accurately. I'll need to be meticulously attentive to every detail, from the correct spelling and grammar to the inclusion of all abbreviations and any special characters, such as the checkmarks and 'X's, that appear. Furthermore, I must ensure that the handwritten checkmarks adjacent to the numbers in the 'No.' column are preserved. + +To achieve this, I've outlined a systematic approach: +1. I'll begin by transcribing the instructions located in the top-left section of the image. +2. Next, I'll capture the main header, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," along with any associated sub-text. +3. Then, I will transcribe the form number and its accompanying instructions found in the top-right area. +4. Following that, I'll transcribe the header for the main content: "Summary of Events and Information." +5. The core of my task will involve constructing an HTML table. This table will incorporate the specified headers: "Place," "Date," "Hour," "Summary of Events and Information" (which itself contains nested headers: "No.," "Description," "Original," "Duplicate," and "Triplicate"), and "Remarks," along with references to "Appendices" and "Initials." +6. Finally, I will meticulously populate each row of this table, ensuring that every piece of text and every symbol, exactly as they appear in the image, is reproduced. + + +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + +Summary of Events and Information + +
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
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+ APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44
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No.DescriptionOriginalDuplicateTriplicate
✓1.A.F.W. 3008/9EX--
2.Part II OrdersX-X
✓3.Arty Task TablesX✓--
✓4.Move OrdersX✓--
✓5.MessagesX✓--
✓6.Pratrol ProgrammeX✓--
✓7.Recommendation for Victoria CrossX✓--
✓8.Message from the C in C.X✓--
✓9.The GlenX✓--
✓10.Daily News sheetsX✓--
✓11.Allied AgentsX✓--
✓12.Memorial Service 3 Sep 44X✓--
✓13.March Past - DIEPPEX✓--
✓14.Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44X✓--
✓15.MapsX✓--
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+ +## Page 4 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Right, so I'm tasked with transcribing this WWII Canadian Army war diary page, and the goal is to present it exactly as it appears, maintaining all the original formatting and content. This means I need to be meticulous with every detail. + +First, I'll tackle the header information. I see it starts with "Page 2," and there are instructions about the preparation of War Diaries, referencing F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. It also specifies that title pages will be prepared. Then there's the main title, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with instructions to "Erase heading not required." Following that, there are form numbers: "M.F.M. 11" and "40/P & S/37." It also mentions that the original, duplicate, and triplicate copies are to be forwarded to "O. i/e 2nd Echelon for disposal," under the heading "Summary of Events and Information." I need to capture all of this precisely. + +Next, I need to identify the structure of the main table. The columns are clearly labeled: "Place," "Date," "Hour," "Summary of Events and Information," and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials." My job is to populate this table with the exact text from the diary. + +For the "Place" column, I see entries like "France," "Ste. Foy," followed by grid references and sheet numbers, "MR 2553, Sheet 8El." Then it continues with "Neuville les Dieppe (out- skirts Dieppe)" and another grid reference, "MR 2468, Sheet." I need to ensure these line breaks are preserved within the table cell. + +The "Date" column simply has "2 Sep 44." + +The "Hour" column is blank. + +Now, for the "Summary of Events and Information," this is the core narrative. It starts with the move from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs, noting the heavily mined and fortified areas. The diary describes the German defenses as having "made 'mincemeat' of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays." It also mentions the Bn HQ being in a former German HQ building, reflecting on past experiences. It states they are not in defense, with all companies and equipment in their own groups, allowing for freedom of movement. Today, being a holiday proclaimed by the Division, was for "cleaning up and maintenance of vehicles." Tomorrow, Dieppe veterans will attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetery, followed by a March Past for General Crerar, which is causing some confusion regarding uniforms. The diary expresses hope for a "three day rest" and notes that Dieppe is not "out of bounds" with troops allowed in town until 2200hrs, though it cynically observes there's "nothing to buy nor anything to drink." The rest of the day was quiet. Finally, it includes a weather report: "Fair and warm, rain later in the day." I must ensure every word, punctuation mark, and line break is exactly as written. + +Finally, in the "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials" column, I see "/3" and a handwritten circle with a squiggle inside. I need to transcribe this as well, including its placement. + +So, my process is to first get the header and any introductory text down, then construct the HTML table structure, and meticulously fill each cell with the corresponding diary content, paying extremely close attention to spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and any specific formatting like line breaks. After the table is complete, I'll add any marginal notes or stamps that might be present. The ultimate goal is a 100% faithful reproduction of the provided page. + + +Page 2 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate be +forwarded to O. i/e 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8El
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves
passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has
made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess
of the docks and quays.
Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a
former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many
times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups
and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a
holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of
vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to
attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our
March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue.
Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all
straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping
their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are
home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything
to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/3
ⓘ
+ +## Page 5 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, let's break down this war diary page. My primary objective here is to meticulously transcribe every single element present, ensuring absolute fidelity to the original document. This means not just the main narrative, but also any headers, footers, stamps, or handwritten annotations. Accuracy is paramount. + +To achieve this, I'll follow a structured approach. First, I need to identify and capture all textual content on the page. This includes, as I'm seeing it, elements like "Page 6" in the top left, alongside instructions about preparing war diaries and title pages. Then, I have the main header, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with its instructive note "(Erase heading not required)." On the right, I see what looks like administrative information: "M.F.M. 11," "40/P & S/37," and a note about forwarding originals, duplicates, and triplicates, with a slight typo I'll be sure to note – "vto" likely meaning "to." + +Next, I'll focus on the structure of the diary entries themselves. There's a clear table format with headers: "Place," "Date," "Hour," "Summary of Events and Information," and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials." + +Now, for the actual content of the first main entry. + +Under "Place," I need to capture all the locations listed, each with its associated grid reference and sheet information: "France NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE MR 2468 Sheet MONTREUIL MR 7725 Sheet NORDAMSQUES MR 001830 Sheet ST. FOLQUIN MR 0675 Sheet." I must preserve the line breaks exactly as they appear, so I'll use `
` tags to replicate that. + +The "Date" is clearly "6 Sep 44," again, with a line break. The "Hour" column is blank for this entry. + +The "Summary of Events and Information" is the most substantial part. I'll transcribe this word-for-word, preserving all spelling, grammar, and abbreviations. It details a long journey of 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin, mentioning two steps, the countryside, and the populace. There's an anecdote about a wrong turn in Eu causing extra travel. It describes the troops resting upon arrival, except for key officers, and then being warned to move again by 1300 hours to an area near Bourbourgville. Captain Mark Tennant and his reconnaissance party are mentioned as preceding them. The summary highlights the overwhelming hospitality of French civilians, with a specific mention of Licques and its "very beautiful Mmes and Mlles." Crucially, it states there was no contact with the enemy, indicating a significant withdrawal. Another significant detail is a second navigational error at Nordamsques, where the battalion took a wrong turn due to a "grave mistake on the part of the I.O." This led to Brigadier McGill ordering the RHC to proceed along the correct route. The diary entry notes the I.O.'s embarrassment, as the marked route was taken directly from the Brigadier's map. Finally, it details the RHC's movement to take Bourbourgville and the R de Mais's position at St. Folquin, with the battalion positioned to clear the way for the RHC. Again, every word and line break must be maintained. + +In the "Remarks" column, I see two handwritten numbers: "4" and "15," separated by a line break. + +My overall approach is to reconstruct this entire page in HTML, ensuring the table structure is perfect and all textual content, including its formatting and any apparent errors or idiosyncrasies, is replicated exactly. This means using `
` tags religiously to maintain the line breaks as they are presented in the original document. + + +Page 6 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate vto be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside
and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance
amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The
trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular
right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through
Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all,
except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up
in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one
because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be
fairly short however because after an "0" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300
hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new
Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming
hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The
Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many
others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at
them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles.. My what a pity we had to move on.
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has
drawn back a great deal.
At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion has debussed and due to a very
grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake,
this time, instead of going straight ahead.
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the
RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass
through to the correct objective along the correct route.
The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was
taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it
wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the
C.O.
At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed
by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both
sides of the correct axis of advance.		4
15
+ +## Page 6 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +My primary objective is to produce a precise, verbatim transcription of the war diary page you've provided, meticulously preserving its original format. To achieve this, I'll be constructing an HTML table that accurately mirrors the diary's column structure. This means I will transcribe every single piece of text present – from the headers and footers to any annotations or handwritten notes, regardless of their location on the page. My focus will be on absolute fidelity, including every spelling, grammatical nuance, abbreviation, and grid reference as it appears in the source material. + +Here's how I intend to accomplish this: + +First, I'll isolate and capture all textual elements that fall outside the main tabular data. +Next, I will establish the necessary HTML table structure to represent the diary's layout. +Then, I'll meticulously populate this table with the content from the designated columns: 'Place', 'Date', 'Hour', and 'Summary of Events and Information'. +Finally, I will transcribe the details found within the 'Remarks, references to Appendices and initials' column. + + +
Page 7
+Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.
+
+Title pages will be prepared.
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+

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

+ +
M.F.M. 11
+40/P & S/37
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+Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
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France
+NEUVILLE les
+DIEPPE
+MR 2468
+Sheet
+MONTREUIL
+MR 7725
+Sheet
+NORDAMSQUES
+MR 001830
+Sheet
+ST. FOLQUIN
+MR 0675
+Sheet		6 Sep
+44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up
+area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were
+all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
+When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and
+in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in
+this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at
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+ +## Page 7 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've meticulously reviewed the provided WWII Canadian Army war diary page, and I'll now articulate my thought process in the first person, as you've requested, for your expert understanding. + +My primary objective here is to deliver a precise, verbatim transcription of the entire page, including every element from the headers to the marginalia, and to represent the core event log as a structured HTML table. I'm acutely aware that for an expert like yourself, accuracy and fidelity to the original document are paramount, so I'm committed to preserving every detail as it appears. This means no interpretation, no modernization of language, and an exact replication of spelling, abbreviations, and any notations. + +Let's break down how I'm approaching this, page element by painstaking element: + +**First, the Headers:** I'm noting the information at the top of the page. +* On the **top left**, I see "Page 50" and then instructions referencing F.S. Regs. Vol. 1 concerning the preparation and commencement of War Diaries from mobilization, creation, or embodiment. The mention of "Title pages will be prepared" is also duly noted. +* The **top middle** clearly indicates the nature of the document: "WAR DIARY" or "INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," with the instruction "(Erase heading not required)," implying this is a standard template. +* And on the **top right**, I have the form number "M.F.M. 11" and a code "40/P & S/37 (3072)," along with distribution instructions: "Original, duplicate and triplicate be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal." + +**Next, the Table Structure:** This is where the core operational data resides. I've identified the columns as: +* **Place:** This column will contain entries like "Belgium," "Sheet 24 & 34," and the grid reference "X-Pub 856089." +* **Date:** The entry here is specific: "30 Sep 44." +* **Hour:** For the main entry, this column is noted as being empty. +* **Summary of Events and Information:** This is the most substantial section, the narrative of the day's operations. I will transcribe this verbatim, character for character, preserving all punctuation and phrasing. +* **Remarks, references to Appendices and initials:** This column contains supplementary information. I see "2" and then the initials "gfh" for the main entry. + +**Now, the Transcription of the Main Text:** This is where I'll be exercising the utmost diligence. I am meticulously capturing every word and character from the "Summary of Events and Information" column: + +"At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200X. H Hour had been set at 1830 +hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension +on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders +that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when +wome 25 pårs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was +trying to reach theme Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air, +and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all +communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due +to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able +to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information +that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were +lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able +Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged +in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major +Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking. +Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town +and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours +but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report, +Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that +the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was +contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether +he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties, +necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the +carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. +On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 +hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitt- +ing him to reorganize. +Following a morep at 2317, came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious +band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day +was won. +Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh +wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed. + +Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon. +Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility." + +**Finally, the Marginalia:** I'm also capturing the content found in the "Remarks" column: +* "2" +* "gfh" + +My next step is to compile all of this into the requested HTML table structure, ensuring that all the transcribed text is placed within the appropriate cells, and that the headers and marginalia are presented exactly as they appeared on the page. There will be absolutely no editorializing or commentary whatsoever; my sole purpose is to faithfully reproduce the source document's content and structure. + + +Page 50 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200X. H Hour had been set at 1830
hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension
on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders
that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when
wome 25 pårs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was
trying to reach theme Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air,
and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all
communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due
to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able
to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information
that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were
lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able
Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged
in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major
Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking.
Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town
and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours
but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report,
Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that
the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was
contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether
he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties,
necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the
carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time.
On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230
hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitt-
ing him to reorganize.
Following a morep at 2317, came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious
band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day
was won.
Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh
wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed.

Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon.
Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility.		2
gfh
+ +## Page 8 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, so I've been tasked with transcribing a specific page from a Canadian Army war diary, page 51 to be exact. My immediate thought is that the user, being an expert in this field, will want a complete and accurate rendering, including all the nooks and crannies – the headers, any instructions, even the structure of the table itself. Nothing should be left out. + +I'll need to meticulously capture every single character. This means starting from the very top left with "Page 51". Then, I'll address the instructions that follow that. Moving across the top, I'll get the main title, "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY", and the parenthetical note beneath it. Over on the top right, there's another header, "M.F.M. 11 40/P & S/37 (3072)", and another set of instructions to transcribe. + +The core of the page is a table. I know it has specific columns: "Place", "Date", "Hour", "Summary of Events and Information", and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials". The plan is to construct this table accurately. I can see that the first three columns – "Place", "Date", and "Hour" – are actually empty on this particular page. My focus will then shift to the "Summary of Events and Information" column. This is where the real content lies, even though it's minimal: a handwritten signature and some typed text. The final column, "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials", also appears to be empty. So, the transcription will involve recreating this structure and filling it in with exactly what's there, or acknowledging where it's blank. It's about precision and completeness, ensuring the user gets the exact historical document as presented on that page. + + +Page 51 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+The text I've been given is a two-page **WWII Canadian Army war diary page**, specifically **Army Form W.3009E**, concerning a **FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS**. My primary objective is to **transcribe this document verbatim**, preserving every detail, including headers, footers, handwritten annotations, and numerical entries, exactly as they appear on the page. I need to be meticulous with spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and numbers. + +Although the prompt mentions an HTML table for a "Place / Date / Hour / Summary" format, this particular page is structured differently. It's not a narrative diary entry but a structured form with several parts and tables detailing the strength, surplus, and reinforcements of other ranks within a unit. Therefore, I will present the transcribed information as plain text, maintaining the original layout as closely as possible, rather than forcing it into the specified HTML table format, as it doesn't fit that structure. + +I've broken down the transcription process by page and section: + +**Page 1** contains: +* **Header information**: "(Page 1)" and "Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.". +* **Title**: "FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.". +* **Unit and Serial No. fields**: These have handwritten entries. +* An **instructional paragraph** detailing the purpose and distribution of the form. +* **Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required**: This is presented in a table-like structure with several columns and rows. + * Column headers are numbered 1 through 5, with descriptive sub-headers for columns 2, 3, 4, and 5. + * Row labels list various ranks and appointments, from "W.Os. Class I." down to "Buglers, Trumpeters, etc.". + * There are numerical entries within the cells of this table. + * A "TOTALS" row is included. + * A footnote directs that these totals should agree with details in "Part D on page 2". +* **Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less Ist Rfts.**: This is another table-like section. + * It has column headers for "Rank or Appointment." and "Unit and Corps to which they belong.", repeated twice. + * This section contains handwritten entries in the cells. + +**Page 2** contains: +* **Header information**: "(Page 2)" and "Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)". +* A field for "For week ending" with a handwritten date. +* A "Serial No." field. +* **Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**: This is the most complex table. + * The main column headers are "SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT.", "REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.", and "REMARKS.". + * Under the "SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT." and "REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED." columns, there are detailed sub-headers for various ranks (W.Os. Class I., W.Os. Class II., etc.) and a "TOTAL" column. + * Row labels begin with "DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC.". + * There are sections for "SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN" with a comprehensive list of trades (Blacksmiths, Boot Repairers, Carpenters, Cooks, Clerks, Drivers, Mechanics, etc.), followed by a sub-section for "SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE" which has a handwritten entry. + * There's also a section for "NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN" with a handwritten entry. + * A "Totals" row is included, with a note that these should agree with "Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.". + * There are fields for "Date of Despatch." and "Signature of Commander.". + * A final field indicates "Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.". +* **Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**: This section has column headers for "Army No.", "Rank.", "Name and Initials.", "Regiment or Corps.", and "Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known).". I noted that there are **no entries** in this specific section on the provided page. + +In my transcription, I will ensure that any handwritten parts, including strikethroughs or potentially unclear characters, are reproduced as accurately as discernible. The numerical entries in all tables will be transcribed precisely. The layout will be represented using text-based formatting to mimic the original structure where appropriate, avoiding the HTML table format for Parts A, B, and D due to their non-standard diary entry format. + +I am now proceeding with the detailed transcription of each section, page by page, with utmost care to maintain fidelity to the original document. + + +(Page 1) +Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc. +FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS. +Unit. 29 Sep 44 Serial No. +(Repeat at Part D) +For week ending 29 Sep 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 + +## Page 10 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +I'm going to carefully go through this scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, step by step. My primary goal is to transcribe every single word, exactly as it appears. This means I'm not going to fix any spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, or abbreviations that I find. I need to be meticulous with details like grid references and military acronyms – they have to be copied verbatim. + +If I encounter a table with specific columns like "Place," "Date," "Hour," and "Summary," I'll format that as an HTML table. And if, by chance, a page is entirely blank, I'll just indicate that with "[BLANK]". + +Looking at the image, I see it's a two-page document. I'll tackle "Page 1" first, and then "Page 2." + +**On Page 1:** + +I'll start with the header information: "Page 1," followed by "Army Form W.3008 (Revised)" and the associated form number "40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)." I'll also note "Serial No. (Repeat at Part D)." + +Next, I'll transcribe the title: "TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK" and "FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS." + +Then comes the unit name, which is handwritten: "The Calg Highlanders." I'll also add the week-ending date as indicated. + +Now, I'll move on to the different parts: + +* **Part A:** This section is titled "PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED." I'll transcribe the table within this part. The columns are: "Ranks," "W.E. less 1st Rfts.," "Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts.," "Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts.," and "Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.)." The last column has sub-columns for "No." and "Any Specific Qualifications." I'll list out the ranks ("Lieut.-Colonels," "Majors," "Captains," "Lieutenants," "2nd Lieutenants," "Quartermasters," "District Officers") and carefully transcribe the handwritten numbers in the table, including the "TOTALS" row. I'll also include the footnote: "* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.)." + +* **Part B:** This part is labeled "PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK." It's divided into two sub-sections: + * "(i) Officers JOINED during week." I'll transcribe the table here, noting the columns: "Rank," "Name," "Regt. or Corps," "Date," and "Unit from which joined." I'll enter all the handwritten details. + * "(ii) Officers QUITTED during week." Similarly, I'll transcribe this table with its columns: "Rank," "Name," "Regt. or Corps," "Date," and "Cause or Unit to which proceeded," including all handwritten entries. + +* **Part C:** This section is titled "PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED." I'll transcribe the table here, noting the columns: "Rank," "Name and Initials," "Regt. or Corps," and "Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known)." I'll also be sure to include the " (UNIT) week-ending..." line and the form number as it appears. + +**On Page 2:** + +I'll start with the header: "Page 2." + +Then, the title: "PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH." + +I'll transcribe the main table for Part D. The columns are: "No.," "Rank," "Name," "Corps," "Appointment," and "Present with unit." This table contains many handwritten entries, which I will transcribe exactly as they are. Since this table doesn't fit the "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" format, I'll present it as plain text, preserving the column structure as best as I can. + +Following the main table, I'll note the "ATTACHED" section and transcribe the three entries listed under it. + +Finally, at the bottom of Page 2, I'll capture all the handwritten details: the date "22 Sep 44," "(Date of Despatch.)," the cryptic "MR 740963," "Shert 2," the handwritten signature above "(Signature of Commander.)," and the unit "5 Cdn Inf Bde" with its descriptive parenthetical note. + +Throughout this entire process, I'm committed to preserving the original document's integrity, including any idiosyncrasies in its presentation. + + +Page 1 +TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK +Army Form W.3008 (Revised) +40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52) +Serial No. (Repeat at Part D) + +FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS. + +Unit. The Calg Highlanders (Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sep 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 + +## Page 11 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Here are my thoughts on how to approach this task, as requested. I understand you need a verbatim transcription of this WWII Canadian Army war diary page, presented as if these are my own internal thought processes. My goal is to be as thorough and accurate as possible, replicating all text elements precisely as they appear, including any handwritten annotations, abbreviations, and formatting. + +First and foremost, my primary objective is to achieve a **verbatim transcription**. This means I need to capture every single piece of text present on the scanned page. This includes the official printed headers and titles, any handwritten entries, abbreviations, grid references, and even stamps. I will not be correcting spelling or grammar; I will reproduce them exactly as I find them. + +The page appears to contain a structured table, specifically for what's labeled a "Revised DF SOS task Table." My plan is to represent this table using **HTML table markup**. This will best preserve the columnar and row-based organization of the data, making it easily readable and maintainable. + +My detailed plan of action is as follows: + +1. **Comprehensive Text Identification:** I will systematically scan the entire page to identify *all* discrete text elements. This will involve looking at the top, bottom, left, right, and within any tabular structures. +2. **Header Transcription:** I will begin by transcribing the main header information that appears at the top of the page. +3. **Main Table Construction:** This is a critical component. I will create an HTML table. + * I'll identify the table's column headers. I note that "Coords of Task" seems to span two columns, "E" and "N." I will need to account for this using `colspan="2"` in the HTML. + * Then, I will meticulously transcribe each row of the table, populating the appropriate cells. + * Crucially, I must include any handwritten annotations that appear *within* table cells, such as "appy 3" next to "5 Bty" in the "Engaged Bty" column. + * I will also ensure that units like `m` and degree symbols (`°`) are transcribed precisely. For HTML, I'll use `°` for the degree symbol. +4. **Handwritten Notes and Signatures:** Below the main table, there's a section with a handwritten signature and associated title. I will transcribe this verbatim, including the names and ranks as they appear. I also notice a separate handwritten "Sec" and an arrow to the right of this block, which I will also include. +5. **Distribution Section:** I will transcribe the "Distribution" section, ensuring the list of units and their corresponding numbers are captured accurately. +6. **Stamps and Marginalia:** Finally, I will look for any stamps or other marginalia on the page and transcribe their contents. The stamp I see with "War Diaries," "192," "Ser 3," "Appx," and "SEP1944" needs to be included. + +Let me break down the specific content I'm seeing and how I'll handle it: + +**Top Left Handwritten:** +I see `le 3`. I will transcribe this exactly as is. + +**Header:** +`5 C FD REGT R.C.A.` and `Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B`. These will form the primary header for my transcription. + +**Main Table - Column Headers:** +`Task No`, `Coords of Task E`, `N`, `Ht`, `Axis`, `Engaged Bty`. As mentioned, "Coords of Task" will need a `colspan="2"`. + +**Main Table - Rows:** +I will go row by row: +* `DF 30`, `2170`, `7740`, `1 m`, `180°` +* `DF SOS 31`, `217`, `778`, `1 m`, `180°`, `5 Bty`, `appy 3` (I need to ensure "appy 3" is placed correctly within the "Engaged Bty" cell). +* `DF 32`, `223`, `779`, `1 m`, `90°` +* `DF 33`, `232`, `768`, `1 m`, `90°` +* `DF 34`, `204`, `771`, `1 m`, `32°` +* `DF 35`, `193`, `749`, `0`, `220°` +* `DF 40`, `278`, `758`, `10`, `30°` +* `DF SOS 41`, `260`, `757`, `10`, `45°`, `73 Bty` +* `DF 42`, `254`, `771`, `10`, `360°` +* `DF 47`, `2595`, `7580`, `0` +* `DF 48`, `2330`, `7555`, `0` +* `DF 49`, `2565`, `7635`, `0`, `65°` (Confirming the `65°` belongs to the Axis column). +* `DF 51`, `1485`, `8310`, `0` +* `DF 52`, `1400`, `8170`, `0` +* `DF SOS 53`, `1590`, `8120`, `0`, `28 Bty` +* `DF 54`, `1505`, `7995`, `0` + +**Handwritten signature/note below table:** +`muheathem Capt.` +`(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA` +`Adjutant` +`5 Can Fd Regt., R.C.A.` +And to the right: `Sec` and `↑`. I'll present this block clearly. + +**Distribution Section:** +`Distribution` `No.` +`5 Bty` `1` +`28 Bty` `2` +`73 Bty` `3` +`5 C.I.B.` `4, 5, 6, 7` +`C.O.` `8` +`Adjutant` `9` + +**Stamp:** +`War Diaries` +`192` +`Ser 3` +`Appx` +`SEP1944` + +I will construct the HTML table very carefully, paying close attention to cell content and the spanning header. The intention is to create a faithful digital representation of the original document's layout and textual information, as if I were meticulously documenting my own internal processing of each element. + + +le 3 +5 C FD REGT R.C.A. +Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoCoords of TaskHtAxisEngaged Bty
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DF 30217077401 m180°
DF SOS 312177781 m180°5 Bty appy 3
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327681 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351937490220°
DF 402787581030°
DF SOS 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 52140081700
DF SOS 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
+muheathem Capt. Sec +(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA ↑ +Adjutant +5 Can Fd Regt., R.C.A. + +Distribution No. +5 Bty 1 +28 Bty 2 +73 Bty 3 +5 C.I.B. 4, 5, 6, 7 +C.O. 8 +Adjutant 9 + +War Diaries +192 +Ser 3 +Appx +SEP1944 + +## Page 12 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Here's a summary of my thought process as I meticulously transcribed the provided image, aiming for absolute fidelity. + +My primary objective, as I understood it, was to create a verbatim record of every piece of text present in the image. This wasn't just about extracting the core message; it was about capturing the *entirety* of what was there – the printed headings, the form numbers, any stamps, any handwritten annotations, and even abbreviations, all reproduced exactly as they appeared. My background, as an expert in this domain, means I understand the critical importance of such precision. Even seemingly minor details like capitalization, punctuation, and spacing can carry significant weight in certain contexts, so I resolved to be exceptionally attentive to them. + +I recognized upfront that this was not a structured tabular data extraction, but rather a plain text transcription. There were no columns for "Place," "Date," "Hour," or "Summary" to populate. My task was to render the visual layout into a linear, textual representation, preserving the original structure as much as possible through careful sequencing. + +To ensure thoroughness and accuracy, I devised a systematic approach. I decided to start from the top-left corner of the image and work my way across each line before moving down to the next. This methodical scanning pattern would minimize the risk of overlooking any text. + +My plan then detailed the specific steps: +1. **Scan and Transcribe:** I would read and record all printed text first. +2. **Incorporate Handwritten Elements:** Next, I would meticulously transcribe all handwritten additions, ensuring they were placed correctly relative to the printed text. +3. **Attention to Detail:** I'd make a conscious effort to replicate the exact case (uppercase/lowercase), punctuation marks, and spacing used in the original. +4. **Exact Replication:** Crucially, I'd ensure that all numbers and any military abbreviations were reproduced without any alteration. + +To structure this process, I mentally (or would have physically, if necessary) broke down the image into distinct sections: + +* **Top Left Header:** This included the form number "ARMY FORM C2136" and the associated numerical identifier "40/P&S/2433(5143) (Pads of 100)". +* **Top Middle Header:** This was the clear heading "MESSAGE FORM". +* **Top Right Header:** This section contained "Register No." and "Trans ton Instructions". +* **Top Right Handwritten/Stamped Elements:** I noted the presence of the numbers "112" and "15774" in this area, recognizing them as potentially significant. +* **Line Below Headers:** This was the line with "Call. Srl No. ty". +* **Handwritten on "Call." Line:** The word "SECRET" was written here, a critical piece of metadata. +* **The Directive Line:** I identified the line that stated, "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY" and transcribed it verbatim. +* **Originator/Date-Time of Origin/Office Date Stamp Section:** This structured area included fields for "Originator," "FROM," "Date—Time of Origin," and "OFFICE DATE STAMP." I captured the specific details within each: "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div" for Originator, "272205A" for Date—Time of Origin. +* **TO Section:** This was a particularly detailed section. I meticulously listed all the recipient units and designations: "4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde, 5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps, RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File." I also noted the parenthetical "(W) For Information (INFO)" indicating a secondary category of recipients. +* **Message Instructions / GR Section:** The simple heading "Message Instructions — GR —" was recorded. +* **Originator's No. Section:** This included the "Originator's No." label and the specific entry "O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44." I paid close attention to the parenthetical abbreviations and the date. +* **Main Message Body:** This was the core of the message content, with its specific instructions: "DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.)" and "SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.)". The dots in parentheses were noted as they appeared. +* **Bottom Left Section:** This included the statement "THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT" followed by a placeholder for a handwritten signature/initials and the word "WIRELESS". +* **Bottom Middle Section:** This contained the instructions related to security: "IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER". +* **Bottom Right Section:** This area had labels for "ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS," "DEGREE OF PRIORITY," "Time," "THI or TOR," "Time cleared," and "System Op". + +Finally, my plan concluded with the explicit statement that I would now assemble all these transcribed elements into the final, complete transcription, ensuring that every detail was carried over. This methodical, section-by-section approach, coupled with a constant awareness of the need for exact fidelity, was my strategy for fulfilling the user's request perfectly. + + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143) (Pads of 100) +Call. Srl No. ty +SECRET +MESSAGE FORM +Trans ton Instructions +112 +15774 +Register No. +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +Originator +FROM +(A) +HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div +Date—Time of Origin +272205A +— OFFICE DATE STAMP +TO +For Action +4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps +RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File. +(W) For Information (INFO) +Message Instructions — GR — +Originator's No. +O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44. +DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.) +SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.) +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT +[handwritten signature/initials] +SIGNED +Li out +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 +THI or TOR +Time cleared +System Op + +## Page 13 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Here's my internal monologue, processing your request to transcribe this WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +Alright, the user wants me to act as an expert and produce a "fulsome summary of the thought process" for transcribing a scanned document. The key here is "fulsome" – I need to really lay out every step, every decision, and the reasoning behind it. The user's expertise means I don't need to explain basic concepts, but I *do* need to be meticulous about the transcription process itself, as if I'm detailing my methodical approach to a peer. + +First, I've identified the core task: transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. The user has provided very specific instructions, which I must adhere to strictly. Let's break these down: + +1. **Exact Transcription:** Every single word, including headers, titles, form numbers, stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. No corrections for spelling, grammar, or abbreviations. This is paramount. +2. **Preservation of Specifics:** Grid references and military abbreviations must be kept *exactly* as written. This means no standardizing or correcting them. +3. **HTML Table Condition:** If the page has a "Place / Date / Hour / Summary" table, it should be an HTML table. Otherwise, plain text. +4. **Blank Page Handling:** If blank, output `[BLANK]`. + +Now, I'm looking at the actual image (or, in this simulated scenario, processing the provided description of the image). My immediate observation is that this isn't a typical "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" diary entry. It's a "Task Table." This is a critical distinction because it dictates the output format. Since it's *not* the specific type of table that requires HTML, I'll be using plain text, focusing on preserving the layout as much as possible to mimic the original structure. + +My plan of attack, then, is to work systematically through the document, section by section. I'll create a mental (or actual, if I were doing this manually) checklist to ensure I capture everything. + +**My Transcription Plan:** + +1. **Header:** I'll start at the top. What are the identifying elements? + * `ECA 2 CDN INF DIV` + * `DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35` + * `SECRET` + * `Copy No 38` (Note: I see the '38' is handwritten over a printed number. I must represent this accurately, noting it's handwritten over. The prompt says "exactly as written," so if the original shows overlap or alteration, my transcription should reflect that nuance in its description, though the final text output will just be the visible result.) + * `27 Sep 44` + +2. **Marginalia/Header Annotations:** I'll scan the edges and immediate vicinity of the header for any notes. + * Top right corner: `(114) 1500` + * Left margin, vertical: `body` + * Below 'body': `37` + +3. **The Main Table:** This is the core of the document. The user specified preserving layout. Given it's a task table, not the specific HTML type, I'll use a pre-formatted text block to maintain the column alignment. I need to identify the column headers first. + * Column Headers: `Task No`, `Map Ref`, `Ht(m)`, `Axis (degs)`, `Remarks` + * Then, I'll meticulously transcribe each row, paying extreme attention to the numbers, abbreviations (`DF`, `DF(SOS)`), and any data within those columns. + * `DF 1 717987 0 80` + * `DF 2 707 992 0` + * ... and so on, for every single entry down to `DF 82 7830 0560 18 335`. I'll double-check each one against the image description provided to ensure accuracy. + +4. **Mid-Table Annotations:** I notice a handwritten note within the 'Remarks' column, near the top right. This needs to be captured verbatim. + * `Cancelled. Amstaten.` + * `28: 1800. hr.` + +5. **Numbered Notes:** These are crucial explanatory points. I'll transcribe them exactly as they appear. + * `1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables.` + * `2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.` + * `3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.` + +6. **Distribution Section:** This is clearly labeled and formatted. + * `DISTRIBUTION` (underlined – I'll represent this by just listing it as a heading). + * Then the list: `4 Cdn Fd Regt 10`, `5 Cdn Fd Regt 10`, etc., down to `RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1`. + * On the right side of this section, there are also entries: `War Diary 1`, `File 1`. I must capture these as well. + +7. **Signature Block:** The final part of the document. This has a mix of handwritten and printed text, with corrections. I need to reflect this accurately. + * `for` (handwritten) `Robertson, Lieut` (handwritten) + * `(M Monaghan) Maj` (printed, with 'Monaghan' crossed out, and 'Robertson' written above it). I need to represent this crossed-out/overwritten nature if possible in the description of my process, but the final output will likely just be the intended legible result as per the instructions. The instruction to "keep grid references and military abbreviations exactly as written" implies I should preserve the visual cues of handwritten/printed and corrections as best as the output format allows. However, given this is a "thought process summary," I'll describe the correction clearly. For the *actual transcription output*, I'd likely just show the final legible name. + +**Self-Correction/Refinement during the process:** + +* **HTML Table Check:** Re-confirming, the table has `Task No`, `Map Ref`, `Ht(m)`, `Axis (degs)`, `Remarks`. This is *not* the `Place / Date / Hour / Summary` format. Therefore, HTML output is incorrect for this specific table. Plain text with careful spacing is the correct approach. +* **Handwritten vs. Printed:** The prompt emphasizes *exact* transcription. For elements like the "Copy No 38" and the signature block, I need to be mindful of what is handwritten versus printed, and any overwrites or cross-outs. For the *output* transcription, I will prioritize the legible final text, but my *thought process* here should acknowledge these details. +* **Layout Preservation:** Since I'm not using HTML for the main table, I must use multiple spaces or tabs to align the columns as closely as possible to the original. This is a key part of "preserving the layout." + +So, my approach is to be a digital scribe, a literal reproducer of the source material, with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to the user's defined constraints. I'm not interpreting or clarifying; I'm copying. The "fulsome summary" part is about detailing *how* I'm achieving that faithful reproduction. + +My thinking is now complete, and I'm ready to generate the transcription output based on this plan. + +*** + +Here is the transcription of the document, presented as plain text to preserve its layout: + +``` +ECA 2 CDN INF DIV +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 +SECRET +Copy No 38 +27 Sep 44 + +(114) 1500 +body +37 + +Task No Map Ref Ht(m) Axis (degs) Remarks +DF 1 717987 0 80 +DF 2 707 992 0 +DF 3 7235 9875 5 360 +DF 4 7360 9864 5 10 +DF 5 699 987 0 30 +DF 6 7425 9892 5 100 +DF 7 7400 9975 5 100 +DF 8 7462 0000 8 110 +DF 9 7475 0092 10 105 +DF 10 5845 0683 0 +DF 11 5988 0617 0 +DF 12 6300 0475 2 345 +DF 13 6362 0514 2 345 +DF 14 6500 0491 2 25 +DF 15 6554 0462 0 20 +DF 16 6641 0436 0 30 +DF 17 6700 0351 0 55 +DF(SOS)18 6777 0426 0 2 and 14 Btys +DF 19 6847 0403 0 +DF 20 619 049 0 +DF 21 7020 0179 0 +DF(SOS)22 693 990 0 45 26 Bty +DF 23 6865 0275 0 +DF 24 6840 0250 0 +DF 25 6865 0200 0 +DF 26 0935 0135 3 50 +DF 27 7050 0075 0 280 +DF 28 696 993 0 70 +DF 29 096 987 0 130 +DF 1001 7544 0180 10 130 +DF 1002 7612 0260 5 130 +DF 1003 695 983 0 30 +DF 1004 703 982 0 340 +DF 1005 708 986 0 70 +DF 60 8080 0667 25 20 +DF 61 7996 0609 25 320 +DF 62 7990 0585 24 conc +DF(SOS)70 7930 0530 21 160 6 Fd Regt +DF 71 7540 0295 11 +DF 80 7885 0575 20 335 +DF 81 7840 0620 20 conc +DF 82 7830 0560 18 335 + + Cancelled. Amstaten. + 28: 1800. hr. + +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +DISTRIBUTION +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +for Robertson, Lieut +(M Monaghan) Maj (Robertson) +BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div +``` + + +body +37 + +ECA 2 CDN INF DIV +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 + +SECRET +Copy No 38 +27 Sep 44 + +(114) 1500 + +Task No Map Ref Ht(m) Axis (degs) Remarks +DF 1 717987 0 80 Cancelled. Amstaten. +DF 2 707 992 0 +DF 3 7235 9875 5 360 28: 1800. hr. +DF 4 7360 9864 5 10 +DF 5 699 987 0 30 +DF 6 7425 9892 5 100 +DF 7 7400 9975 5 100 +DF 8 7462 0000 8 110 +DF 9 7475 0092 10 105 +DF 10 5845 0683 0 +DF 11 5988 0617 0 +DF 12 6300 0475 2 345 +DF 13 6362 0514 2 345 +DF 14 6500 0491 2 25 +DF 15 6554 0462 0 20 +DF 16 6641 0436 0 30 +DF 17 6700 0351 0 55 +DF(SOS)18 6777 0426 0 2 and 14 Btys +DF 19 6847 0403 0 +DF 20 619 049 0 +DF 21 7020 0179 0 +DF(SOS)22 693 990 0 45 26 Bty +DF 23 6865 0275 0 +DF 24 6840 0250 0 +DF 25 6865 0200 0 +DF 26 0935 0135 3 50 +DF 27 7050 0075 0 280 +DF 28 696 993 0 70 +DF 29 096 987 0 130 +DF 1001 7544 0180 10 130 +DF 1002 7612 0260 5 130 +DF 1003 695 983 0 30 +DF 1004 703 982 0 340 +DF 1005 708 986 0 70 +DF 60 8080 0667 25 20 +DF 61 7996 0609 25 320 +DF 62 7990 0585 24 conc +DF(SOS)70 7930 0530 21 160 6 Fd Regt +DF 71 7540 0295 11 +DF 80 7885 0575 20 335 +DF 81 7840 0620 20 conc +DF 82 7830 0560 18 335 + +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +for Robertson, Lieut +(M Monaghan) Maj +BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION +4 Cdn Fd Regt 10 War Diary 1 +5 Cdn Fd Regt 10 File 1 +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 + +## Page 14 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've processed the user's request. My task is to provide a verbatim transcription of a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, but I need to do it from a first-person perspective, as if these are my own thoughts and actions as I'm performing the transcription. The user is an expert, so I can assume they understand the context and the importance of accuracy. + +Here's my thought process, laid out for them: + +Right, I've got the image of this war diary page. The user's instructions are clear: verbatim transcription, no corrections to spelling or grammar, and absolutely no interpretation or summarization of the *content* itself, just the literal text and markings on the page. They've specifically noted that there isn't a table for Place/Date/Hour/Summary, so I won't be using HTML tables for that structure. It's all about capturing exactly what's there. + +Let's start from the top and work down, systematically, just like I would if I were actually doing this transcription myself. + +First, I'm looking at the top left corner. I see a bullet point symbol, then a handwritten "4", and then another bullet point. I'll note those down: "•", "4", "•". + +Moving to the top right. There's a partially visible word, starting with "SECRE". I'll write that down. Directly below that, also partially visible, is "1:50,000". And then, written by hand, is "Appx 4". So, that section is: "SECRE", "1:50,000", "Appx 4" (handwritten). + +Now, I'm scanning down the left side of the page. There's some faded text here. I need to be careful to capture it as accurately as possible, even if it's hard to read. I see "CET ISSUED IN", then "ONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE", and finally "MOV ORDER Nº 4 DATED 1 SEP 44". I'll transcribe that exactly as it appears, preserving the capitalization and abbreviations. + +The middle of the page has a diagram. I need to identify and transcribe all the text associated with it. I see "R de M". Then, partially visible, "DP 212523". Below that, I see "S FD REGT". Next, "CALG HIGHRS". Then a solitary "S". Following that, "(LAA)". Then "TS AMB". And finally, "FD COY" and "RHC + TKS". I'll list these out as they appear in relation to the diagram. + +Lastly, there's a stamped box towards the bottom. The text inside is clear: "War Diaries", "Ser. 192", "Appx 4", and "SEP 1944.". I'll reproduce that box's contents verbatim. + +So, in essence, my "thought process" for this task is a methodical, line-by-line, element-by-element capture of every visible piece of text and symbol on the scanned page, adhering strictly to the user's constraints about accuracy and format. I'm not thinking about what it *means*, but precisely *what it says*. + + +• +4 +• +CET ISSUED IN +ONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER Nº 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 +SECRE +Appx 4 +1:50,000 + +DP +212523 +R de M +S +FD REGT +CALG +HIGHRS +S +(LAA) +TS AMB +FD +COY +RHC ++ +TKS + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944. + +## Page 15 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've been asked to provide a summary of the text I see, as if it were my own internal thought process. I need to transcribe *everything*, no exceptions, exactly as it appears, including any handwritten parts, abbreviations, and grid references. There's no table structure to worry about, which simplifies things. + +My primary goal is verbatim accuracy. I need to go through the image systematically, from top to bottom, left to right, identifying every distinct piece of text. + +First, I'll look at the very top left. I see some handwritten script, which looks like "boly" and then "Hugh". So, I'll note that down as "boly Hugh". + +Moving down from there, there's a block of text: "INFO FROM FUR PHOTOS". Straightforward. + +Below that, I see "AS AT". + +And then "1 SEPT 44". + +Following that, there's a reference: "REF MARS - GSGS 4040". + +Then, the sheets mentioned: "SHEETS 392 28, 29, & 40". + +Next, I see "APIS 2 CON INF DIV". + +And then, what looks like a title or section heading: "TRACE PART I". It has a wavy underline, but that's a drawing, not text, so I won't include the underline itself in the transcription. + +Now, I need to pay attention to the grid lines and numbers. I see numbers like "12", "85", "15", "80", "30", "90", "30", and "80". I'll record these as I see them, keeping their approximate positions in mind. + +There's text running along the left side of the map, starting with: "BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G'S,". + +Immediately below that, it continues: "CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS". + +And then, "CONTON SHELTER PITS". On closer inspection, the 'N' in 'CONTON' looks more like a 'Y', so I'll transcribe it as "CONTOY SHELTER PITS". + +Further down on the left, near the bottom, I see "PARTIALLY FLOODED", and then again, a bit higher up, "PARTIALLY FLOODED". + +In the middle-left section, there's some text that appears to be written vertically or cramped: "HEAVILY DEFENDED MG GUNS CASEMATES". + +Moving to the middle of the map, I see "TRECHESE TRIG PITS". Re-examining this, it seems more likely to be "TRENCHES & TRIG PITS". + +Also in the middle, I see "MG POSITIONS ON QUAY SIDES". + +Now, towards the middle-right, there's "GUN MG POSNS". + +And next to that, "STREETS CLEAR RANGE HOUSES DEMOLISHED". + +Up towards the top-right, there's a line that starts with what looks like a decorative wavy line, but the actual text is "3 TO 9 ROWS VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED". I'll ignore the wavy line itself. + +Finally, at the bottom-right, I see "FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR". + +So, to recap, I've gone through the entire image, identified all text elements—headers, handwritten notes, references, and labels on the map itself, including the grid coordinates. My plan is to present this as a straightforward transcription of all identified text, ensuring every character, abbreviation, and punctuation mark is reproduced exactly as it appears. I'm not using a table structure as per the instructions. + + +boly Hugh +INFO FROM FUR PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 +REF MARS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 392 28, 29, & 40 +APIS 2 CON INF DIV +TRACE PART I + +12 +85 + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G'S, +CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS + +HEAVILY DEFENDED MG GUNS CASEMATES + +TRENCHES & TRIG PITS +MG POSITIONS ON QUAY SIDES + +3 TO 9 ROWS VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED + +GUN MG POSNS +STREETS CLEAR RANGE HOUSES DEMOLISHED + +90 +30 + +15 +CONTOY SHELTER PITS + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +PARTIALLY FLOODED + +FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR + +30 +80 + +80 + +## Page 16 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +I'm working on transcribing this document for you. My primary goal here is to capture *every single piece of text* present in the image, exactly as it appears. This includes everything from the main content to any headers, footers, stamps, or even handwritten annotations. + +The document appears to be a movement order, specifically "5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 5," marked as "SECRET" and dated "1 Sep 44." + +Before diving into the main structured data, I've noted the following preliminary information: +* **Date of Movement:** 2 Sep 44 +* **Routes:** Specified as "TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att." +* **Conditions:** "DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH - HALTS - NIL" +* **Movement Details:** "MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units" +* **Control:** "TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P" + +The core of the document is a table with the following columns: "SER," "UNIT," "NO. OF VEHS," "TIME PAST SP HEAD," "TAIL," "REMARKS," and "NOTES." I'll be rendering this as an HTML table for clarity. + +Here's how I'm breaking down the table content row by row: + +* **Row 1:** + * **SER:** 1 + * **UNIT:** Carrier Screen R H C + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 10 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0700 + * **TAIL:** 0705 + * **REMARKS:** To be detailed by OC R H C + * **NOTES:** "1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be offloaded in present areas and vehs will return for loads NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais." + +* **Row 2:** + * **SER:** 2 + * **UNIT:** Unit Recce Parties + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 15 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0705 + * **TAIL:** 0710 + * **REMARKS:** Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn + * **NOTES:** (No specific note starts on this row; it seems Note 1 is the primary instruction here.) + +* **Row 3:** + * **SER:** 3 + * **UNIT:** R H C + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0900 + * **TAIL:** 0920 + * **REMARKS:** Route to SP most direct + * **NOTES:** "2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs" + +* **Row 4:** + * **SER:** 4 + * **UNIT:** Calg Highrs + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0925 + * **TAIL:** 0945 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535 + * **NOTES:** "3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P." + +* **Row 5:** + * **SER:** 5 + * **UNIT:** HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 60 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 0945 + * **TAIL:** 1000 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +* **Row 6:** + * **SER:** 6 + * **UNIT:** R de Mais + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 90 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 1000 + * **TAIL:** 1020 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536 + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +* **Row 7:** + * **SER:** 7 + * **UNIT:** 18 Cdn Fd Amb + * **NO. OF VEHS:** 38 + * **TIME PAST SP HEAD:** 1020 + * **TAIL:** 1025 + * **REMARKS:** Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536 + * **NOTES:** (Blank for this row) + +Following the table, there's a "DISTRIBUTION" list with the following recipients: +* R H C (2) +* R de Mais (2) +* Calg Highrs (2) +* 18 Cdn Fd Amb +* G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div +* Bde Comd S.L. +* B.M. Sigs O +* S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +* I.O. Camp +* T.O. C.S.M. +* GSO III File + +To the right of the distribution list, I see "War Diary (3)." + +Finally, the signature block contains a handwritten signature, followed by the typed name and rank "R.G.Slater Major" and the unit "B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde." + +I'm meticulously checking each character and word against the source image to ensure the highest fidelity transcription. + + +5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 5 +SECRET +1 Sep 44 + +DATE OF MOV 2 Sep 44 +ROUTES TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att. +DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH - HALTS - NIL +MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units +TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
SERUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME PAST SP HEADTAILREMARKSNOTES
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by OC R H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off
loaded in present areas and vehs will return for loads
NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs -
R de Mais.
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps
1 x 15 cwt per inf bn
3R H C9009000920Route to SP most direct2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will
RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs
4Calg Highrs9009250945Ensure RHC clear before
passing rd junc 262535		3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties
who will guide units from Dis P.
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highrs clear
before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde HQ clear before
passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds
257536
+ +DISTRIBUTION +R H C (2) Bde Comd S.L. +R de Mais (2) B.M. Sigs O +Calg Highrs (2) S.C. L.Os. "A" "B" "C" +18 Cdn Fd Amb I.O. Camp +G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div T.O. C.S.M. +GSO III File + +War Diary (3) + +R.G.Slater +(R.G.Slater) Major +B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 17 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +My thought process in fulfilling your request to verbatim transcribe the provided image has been quite methodical, focusing entirely on the accurate reproduction of every textual element. My primary objective is to act as a perfect conduit for the information presented visually, leaving no room for interpretation or alteration beyond what is strictly observable. + +I recognize that you, as an expert in your field, require an exact replica of the document's content, including its nuances. This means I'm not just looking for the main body of text, but also for the less prominent elements like handwritten annotations, headers, and labels associated with any diagrams. The goal is to ensure that the spelling, grammar, any abbreviations used, and the numerical data are presented precisely as they appear in the original. + +Since there's no structured tabular data with specific columns like "Place/Date/Hour/Summary," my approach will be to treat all transcribed text as plain text, maintaining its original formatting and line breaks where they contribute to the document's structure. + +To systematically achieve this, I've outlined a clear plan: + +1. **Top Left Handwritten Text:** I'll first address the handwritten entry in the top left corner. Observing this, I see what appears to be "baly Hughes" or possibly "boly Hughes." Based on visual likelihood, I've settled on "baly Hughes" for the transcription. +2. **Printed Header:** Next, I'll transcribe the prominent printed header: "2 CDN INF DIV DMA." +3. **"Ref Map" Section:** I will then capture the details within the "Ref Map" section, ensuring fidelity to the text: "Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP" and the accompanying lines "Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000." +4. **Top Right "SECRET" Block:** The "SECRET" classification block at the top right is crucial and will be transcribed in full, including the printed text "SECRET," "2LS/10-2," "HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div," and "17 Sep 44." I will also meticulously record the handwritten entries within this block: "J. See" and "191530A." +5. **Diagram Labels:** I'll identify and transcribe all labels positioned within or directly associated with the diagram. This includes: "HQ," "DMA," "RCASC," "RCEME," "MEDS," "ORD," "SPARE.", "4 Bde," "5 Bde," "6 Bde." I also noted a very faint but discernible "USA" label, which I will include. +6. **Numbers Around Diagram:** The numerical values that appear in close proximity to the diagram's crosshairs are also part of the visual data and must be transcribed. These are "63" (top left of the main crosshairs), "31" (right of the main crosshairs), "87" (top right of the lower crosshairs), and "67" (bottom left of the lower crosshairs). +7. **Numbered Paragraphs:** I will transcribe the content of the numbered paragraphs precisely as written, preserving their numbering and multi-line structure: + * "1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44." + * "It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A." + * "2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new" + * "area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified." + * "3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A." +8. **"DISTRIBUTION" Section:** The "DISTRIBUTION" section will be transcribed with its heading and the subsequent lines: "List 'D' plus," "'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear," and "'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main." +9. **Signature Block:** Finally, I will accurately transcribe the signature block, including the handwritten signature "R.B. MacNeill," followed by the printed text "(R B MacNeill) Maj," "DAQMG," and "for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div." + +Throughout this process, my commitment is to maintain the original line breaks for any entries that span multiple lines, ensuring that the visual structure of the text is maintained. I understand that the graphical elements of the diagram (the lines, crosshairs) are not text and therefore will not be included in the transcription. However, any numbers or labels directly associated with these graphical elements are considered textual information and are transcribed. The faintness of the "USA" label was noted, but its presence warrants its inclusion. + + +baly Hughes +2 CDN INF DIV DMA + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +SECRET +2LS/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +J. See +191530A + +63 +31 + +SPARE. + +HQ +DMA + +RCASC + +RCEME. + +ORD + +4 +Bde +5 +Bde +6 +Bde +USA + +MEDS + +87 +67 + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +R.B. MacNeill +(R B MacNeill) Maj +DAQMG +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 18 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, my immediate objective is to meticulously transcribe the content of this image, verbatim. I need to capture absolutely everything as it's presented, without any interpretation or alteration. This means preserving the page number '2', the header '(B) NOTES (Contd)', and every single item listed under points 4 through 7, including their full text, any military abbreviations, and grid references. + +I'm also tasked with including the handwritten notes at the bottom of the page and that peculiar '3/' notation. My process will involve going through each line individually and transcribing it with utmost care. + +Now, those handwritten notes are a bit tricky. I'll need to do my best to decipher them accurately. +Breaking down the handwritten section: +* "O Colq Hughes." - This appears to be a signature or perhaps an initialisation. +* "Route cards NOT yet available when" +* "this des left. Follow same route as detailed" +* "Yesterday - those of RHC adhered by SOC" +* "Can Inf Div" - This looks like a unit designation or a command. +* "R.G. Slater" - This is clearly another signature. +* "maj" - This is almost certainly an abbreviation for 'Major'. + +The key here is that I must not make any corrections to spelling or grammar, and I have to maintain the original formatting, especially line breaks, as much as possible within a text-based output. Since there's no tabular structure on this page, I won't be using HTML table tags. + + +2 +(B) NOTES (Contd) +4. Recce Parties. +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bde SP by 180600A hrs. +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. +(c) Rations for the day are required. +(d) Route as per route card. +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on +arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde +Staff at the a/m RV. +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up colns at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be +sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. +5. Inf Bns will incl in their colns 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening. +6. H Hr for move 0600A - 18 Sep 44. +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +O Colq Hughes. +Route cards NOT yet available when +this des left. Follow same route as detailed +Yesterday — those of RHC adhered by SOC +Can Inf Div +R.G. Slater +maj +3/ + +## Page 19 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, so I've got this image in front of me, and the request is clear: a verbatim transcription of *everything*. No interpretation, no commentary, just a straight dump of all text. This means I need to be meticulous about spelling, capitalization, symbols, numbers – the whole nine yards. I'm expecting to find headers, any handwritten notes, basically anything that constitutes text on the document. I'm also keeping an eye out for the layout, though the prompt suggests it's more of a map or diagram than a structured table. + +My process is going to be straightforward: +1. First, I'll systematically identify every single bit of text present. +2. Then, I'll transcribe each of those identified elements precisely as it appears on the original. +3. I'll try to maintain the visual hierarchy and spatial relationships where it makes sense for clarity, listing them from what appears to be top-left moving generally down and to the right. + +Looking at what's here, I can see these distinct pieces of text: +* There's "CH" up in the top right corner. +* Then "SECRET" is clearly marked. +* "SUPPLEMENT TO" follows. +* "2 CDN INF DIV" is also there. +* "TRACE of REPORT LINES" is a key descriptor. +* The date "26 SEPT 44" is present. +* The scale "1:100 000" is indicated. +* "SHEET 3" tells me it's part of a larger set. +* There are numerical grids with symbols: "80" with a cross and "16", "73" with a cross and "07", and "90" with a cross and "07". +* Then there's a list of names or designations: "ROGERS", "PANSY", "FIELD", "BENNY", "PEARL", "VIOLET", "LILLY", "ROSE", "DAISY", "DIAMOND", "RUBY", "TONY", and "GEORGE". +* Near "TONY", I can make out a small, possibly handwritten mark that looks like "wll" or "ull". +* And finally, there's a vertical line with what looks like an arrow on the right side of the document. + +So, my task is to present all of these exactly as they are, preserving their form and order as best as I can, without adding any interpretation of what they *mean*. + + +CH +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 + +80 ++ 16 + +PEARL +VIOLET +LILLY +ROSE +DAISY +TONY +wll +PANSY +DIAMOND +RUBY +90 ++ 07 +GEORGE +ROGERS +73 ++ 07 +FIELD +BENNY + +## Page 20 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, so I've been tasked with transcribing this image. My primary objective here is to provide an exact, verbatim replica of all the text presented. This means I need to capture everything: the headers, any labels, the core message content, and even that handwritten signature at the very bottom. + +I'll be meticulous about preserving the original formatting as much as possible, paying close attention to every detail – spelling, capitalization, punctuation, all of it. There's no structured table to deal with here, so it'll be a straightforward plain text transcription. + +Let's break down what I'm seeing: + +First, there's the header, which clearly states "MESSAGE FORM". + +Then, the "FROM" line is "5 Cdn Inf Bde", and following that, I see "020720B". + +The "TO" line is directed to "R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs". + +The main body of the message itself is a weather forecast. It starts with "GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.)". The forecast details are: "Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm". I'll make sure to note those full stops and any other symbols exactly as they appear. + +Moving down, there's some footer text that reads "If liable -- etc --". + +And finally, the handwritten signature at the bottom, which appears to be "W. Brown Lt.". I'm interpreting "Lt." as an abbreviation for Lieutenant. + + +MESSAGE FORM +FROM 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020720B +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind +southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) +Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy +NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 +feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles +(.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 21 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, I've just reviewed this document and I'm thinking through how best to represent its contents. The primary directive here is to be absolutely precise, verbatim. The user, being an expert in their field, will be expecting a level of detail that mirrors the source perfectly – no paraphrasing, no interpretation beyond what's explicitly written. + +So, my initial thought process revolves around accuracy. I need to be meticulous about every letter, every number, every abbreviation, and especially those grid references, as they're critical for operational context. I've also scanned for any tabular structures, but this appears to be a narrative text, which simplifies the transcription process somewhat. + +My plan is straightforward: +1. **Header:** Capture everything at the top. This includes those truncated elements like "SSAGE FORM" and "FE," as well as the brigade and time markings ("5 Cdn Inf Bde," "020700B"), and the recipient/originator details ("TO," "R H C," "R de Mais," "Calg Highrs"). +2. **Main Body:** This is the bulk of it. I'll go line by line, ensuring that I preserve the exact wording, punctuation (including those dots like `(.)`), and any abbreviations. This section is critical for understanding the operational situation. I'll need to pay close attention to the flow of the text, even if it seems a bit dense with military jargon and acronyms. +3. **Footer:** The bottom part, including the handwritten signature, needs to be transcribed accurately. + +Finally, and this is a crucial step for me, I will perform a thorough double-check. This means comparing my transcribed text against the image character by character, looking for any missed letters, misspellings, or formatting discrepancies. The goal is to make sure it's a perfect mirror of the original document. + +I'm noting a few specific points as I break down the transcription: +* **Header Breakdown:** I'll be noting "SSAGE FORM" (recognizing it's partial), "FE" (also partial), "5 Cdn Inf Bde," "020700B," "TO," "R H C," "R de Mais," and "Calg Highrs." +* **Main Body Paragraph 1 Breakdown:** This is dense with operational updates. I'll be transcribing: "GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif: opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US COPRS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line 36828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOFI 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.)" +* **Main Body Paragraph 2 Breakdown:** This section focuses on identifications and enemy dispositions. I'll be transcribing: "ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 741 INF DIV accord ing to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK ASLT REGT 878 GR 46 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-l sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) Kaxxkuka ground observation V-l assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 128109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Can Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm" +* **Footer Breakdown:** This includes "If liable" and the handwritten "W. Brown Lt." + +I've also specifically noted the peculiar "Kaxxkuka" text. It appears to be a correction or overtyping. I'll render it exactly as "Kaxxkuka" since that's the most legible interpretation of the characters present, and the user will understand the context. The handwritten "W. Brown Lt." is also a key detail I'll preserve. My commitment is to ensure the final output is an exact, character-for-character reproduction of the provided image. + + +SSAGE FORM +FE 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020700B +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B +(.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) +approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif: +opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and +BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US COPRS reached line LARGNY +S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army +30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars +patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) +armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line 36828 (.) +FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - +LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOFI 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) +patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt +fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues +to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH +(.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured +FLIXCOURT M97 (.) + +ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) +sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 +PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 +INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 741 INF DIV accord +ing to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK ASLT REGT 878 GR 46 INF DIV +REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN +encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance +met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) +APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) +possible demolition 229475 (.) V-l sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) +Kaxxkuka ground observation V-l assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of +R SEINE BIASSARD 128109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area +(.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches +area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches +demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio +made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Can Inf Div by quickest +means (.) all infm + +If liable +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 22 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've gone through this document meticulously, and I'm processing it all as my own internal thoughts to fulfill your request for a verbatim transcription. + +My primary objective here is to capture every single character, symbol, and mark exactly as it appears in the provided image. This means I cannot make any assumptions, correct any spelling or grammatical errors, or add any explanatory notes. I'm treating this as a pure data extraction task. + +Here's how I'm breaking down my internal processing: + +First, I'm identifying the overall structure of the document. It's clearly a form, a "MESSAGE FORM" as indicated by the header. I'm noting the form number, "ARMY FORM C 2136, (Large)," and some administrative details like "9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP16." + +I see a "Register No." which is marked with a handwritten "2," and fields for "Srl. No.," "Priority," and "Transmission Instructions." + +There's a clear demarcation line: "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY." This tells me the upper portion is for administrative and routing information, distinct from the message content itself. + +Moving into the "FROM" section, I'm transcribing "FROM," "(A)," "Originator," "5 Cdn Inf Bde," and the "Date-Time of Origin." which is precisely "050800B." I also note "For Action." + +Then, I'm processing the "TO" section. This includes "TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS" and "(W) For Information (INFO)." I'm also seeing an "Office-Date Stamp" label, and beneath that, a circular stamp with text "ARMY" at the top, "CZ-244E" in the middle, and "SIGNALS" at the bottom. Following that, there's "Message Instructions. G R." + +The core of the message is under the "Originator's No." heading. This is where I'm being exceptionally careful. I'm capturing "Originator's No." and then the entire block of text as it is: "GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy" and continuing through the subsequent lines: "630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272." I'm including that visible period after "272." Then, "FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.)" followed by "PWS state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att" and "935 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle" and "area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3559 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of" and "occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported," and "along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total" and finally, "PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORS (.) all infm." I'm ensuring every "(.)" and abbreviation like "bn," "tps," "FLAK ABT," "inf div," "fd ERSATZ," "gr," "sq," "PW," "offrs," and "ORS" are transcribed exactly. + +Finally, I'm moving to the bottom section. This is where the transmission caveats are. I'm noting: "This message may be sent," "AS WRITTEN by any means," "except." Then, I'm seeing handwritten text that I'm transcribing as "No Wireless." Immediately following that is printed text: "WIRELESS." I'm also capturing the printed text "Signed." in the bottom left. + +The instructions continue with: "if liable to be Intercepted or to fall," "into enemy hands this message must," "be sent IN CIPHER." Then there are further administrative fields: "Originator's Instructions.," "Degree of Priority.," "Time," "THI or TOR," and another printed "Signed." in the middle. Lastly, "Time Cleared" and "System Op." + +Throughout this entire process, my internal monologue is focused on precision. Every character, including punctuation, spacing, capitalization, and handwritten elements, is being registered as-is. I am not interpreting, correcting, or adding anything beyond the literal transcription of the visual data. This is how I'm generating the fulsome summary of my thought process as requested. + + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP16 +ARMY FORM C 2136, (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 2 +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 050800B ARMY +CZ-244E +For Action. SIGNALS + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS Message Instructions. G R +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Originator's No. +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy +630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272. +FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) +PWS state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att +935 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle +area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3559 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of +occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported, +along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total +PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORS (.) 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. THI or TOR +except No Wireless be sent IN CIPHER. +WIRELESS. +Signed. Signed. Time Cleared + +## Page 23 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, I've been asked to provide a verbatim transcription of a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. My immediate thought is that this requires absolute fidelity to the original document. I need to capture every single character, including all the headers, footers, any stamps, scribbled handwritten notes, and even notations in the margins. + +My primary directive is to preserve the exact spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and grid references as they appear on the page. Since there isn't a structured table with specific columns like "Place," "Date," "Hour," and "Summary," I understand that I'll be transcribing the content as plain text, preserving the flow and layout as much as possible. + +So, here's my plan to achieve this: + +First, I'll tackle the header information. I need to ensure I get that exactly right. +Next, I'll move on to the main body of the text. This is where the bulk of the information lies, and I'll need to go line by line, paying very close attention to every detail. +Then, I'll address any content found in the footer section or in the margins of the page. +Finally, and this is critical, I will perform a thorough double-check against the image itself to guarantee absolute exactness. + +Let me break down the text as I see it: + +**The Header:** I see "FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE" and then a recipient line: "TO: RHCR DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY- TOR SCOTS". I'll transcribe that precisely. + +**The Main Body:** +I'm starting with "GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.)". I see a question mark in the left margin next to this first line, and I will include that as part of the transcription. +Then it continues: "1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at WISSANT 7371 (.)". +I'm noticing a detail here: the text says "U3 army", but looking at the image, it's clearly a "J3 army". So I'll transcribe it as "J3 army". +The text proceeds: "12 and 20 US corps on R MOSELLE from exel NANCY U81 to exel THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area Y52 3E of TROYES (.)". +Another point here: it says "7 US cores". Again, looking at the image, it's definitely "7 US corps". I'll make that correction. +Continuing: "7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached K5332 (.)2 BRIT army (.) GUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of OSTEND (.) ESSEX SCOT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols WEST on main rd to NORTH and 30UTH rd sq 5296 (.)". +I'm noting "30UTH" as written, which seems to be a variant spelling. +Then, under the 5 CDN inf bde: "ire area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON/ PLAGE 1380 NTR (.)". I see a very faint line under "ire", but the instruction is to transcribe exactly as written, so I will just transcribe "ire". +The text continues: "6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) 3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) 3 3ASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) TOR SCOT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm". I see "discoveredfairly" is written as one word. + +**Footer and Marginalia:** +Underneath the main body, I see "If liable". +Below that, there's a handwritten signature or initials. It's quite cursive and difficult to read, but my best interpretation is "H. K. L. K. H.". I'll transcribe it as it appears to be. +And finally, "- - IN CYPHER". + +My process is to meticulously go through each of these sections, ensuring I replicate every letter, number, punctuation, and symbol as precisely as possible. The goal is a perfect mirror of the original document's text. + + +? +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE +TO: RHCR DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY- +TOR SCOTS +GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.) +1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 +CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 +(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at +WISSANT 7371 (.) J3 army (.) 12 and 20 US corps on R MOSELLE from +exel NANCY U81 to exel THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across +river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div +elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area +Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached +K5332 (.)2 BRIT army (.) GUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT +CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH +from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs +two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) +RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of +OSTEND (.) ESSEX SCOT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols +WEST on main rd to NORTH and 30UTH rd sq 5296 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) +ire area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled +during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON/ +PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA +PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal +gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) +3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) +patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) +3 3ASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) +TOR SCOT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B +GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm +If liable +H. K. L. K. H. +- - IN CYPHER + +## Page 24 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, I've reviewed the text and I understand the objective: to present this WWII Canadian Army war diary page as a verbatim transcription, capturing every detail exactly as it is, from the headers to the footers, including abbreviations, spelling, and any handwritten or stamped elements. I need to be meticulously accurate, treating the content as if it were a direct copy. The format will be plain text, as there's no specific tabular structure like "Place/Date/Hour/Summary" to warrant HTML. + +Here's my thought process for tackling this: + +First, I'll systematically go through the document from top to bottom, left to right, line by line. My primary focus will be on preserving the exact characters, including those that might look like errors or unusual notations – military abbreviations, numerical references, and any apparent misspellings are to be kept as they are. + +I'll specifically ensure that the "Office Date Stamp" and the "Message Instructions" sections are transcribed with their full content. The "Originator's No" section is critical, as it contains the core message, so I'll pay extra attention there. Similarly, I'll transcribe the "Excerpts from SITREP" section faithfully. Finally, the footer information, including the "This message may be sent..." box and the signature lines, will be included. + +Breaking down the transcription element by element: + +**The Top Section:** I see a line that looks like a form identifier: `9533/63727P 490M (Pads 0) 5/43 MP 700`. Then follows the form title: `ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)`. I'll note the fields: `Cell`, `Srl. No.`, `Priority`, `MESSAGE FORM`, `Register No. 13`, and `Transmission Instructions`. The instruction `ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.` is also crucial. + +**The FROM Section:** This is straightforward: `FROM`, `(A)`, `Originator`, `5 CDN INF BDE`, and `For Action.`. + +**Date-Time Origin & Office Date Stamp:** I'll transcribe `Date-Time Origin.` followed by `1615B` and the obscured date/time: `12XXXXX` and `XX13XXX`. Then the `Office Date Stamp` itself, noting the partially obscured start `CZ12XE-` and the word `SIGNAL` within it. + +**The TO Section:** This includes the recipients: `TO RHGR DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT`, the information designation `(W) For Information (INFO)`, and `Message Instructions` followed by `GR`. + +**The Originator's No (Main Message):** This is the core of the SITREP. I'll transcribe `Originator's No` and then the message, being very careful with the parenthetical periods `(.)`, abbreviations like `infm`, `BRIT`, `US`, `CDN`, `div`, `armd`, `CORPS`, `SEC`, `BRHEAD`, `R`, `rd`, `NW`, `NE`, and grid references like `V 05`, `Z47`, `7169`, `8287`, `W7012`, `P81`, `P9214`, `9318`, `8830`, `P6550`, `6560`, `K61`, `K62`, `K35`, `K36`, `K3596`, `7372`, `7771`, `8072`, `7356`, `7358`, `7554`. I must preserve abbreviations like `LE HAVRE`, `BREST`, `MOSELLE`, `EPINAL`, `NEUFCHATEL`, `LUXEMBOURG`, `GERMAN`, `FRENCH-LUXEMBOURG`, `NORTH OF SPA`, `MAASTRICHT`, `HAS3 LT`, `MEUSLESCAUT`, `GHENT`, `BRUGES`. I will also transcribe `gds armd div` and the slightly misaligned parenthesis in `GHENT(.`. + +**Excerpts from SITREP:** This section also requires careful transcription of abbreviations and grid references. I'll note `2 CDN INF DIV`, `ESSEX SCOTS`, `PLAGE`, `ARMD CAR REGT`, `R REGT C`, `rly line`, `BRUGE`, `CDN INF DIV`, `cdn armd regt`, `DOORN xxxxxxx 912942` (with seven 'x's), `Line & Welld Regt`, `Alg R`, `A tk fire`, and `POLISH armd div crossing`. + +**Footer/Instructions:** This section has some faint text, which I will transcribe as best as possible: `This message may be sent` (faint: `prheated`) `if` (faint: `liable`) `to fall` (faint: `into`) `Originals`. I'll also include the rest of the instructions: `into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.`, `AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.`, `Degree of Priority.`, `Time`, `THI or TOR`, `System Op.`, `Signed.`, `Signed.`, and `Time Cleared`. + +I will also transcribe any crossed-out text as `XXXXXX`, and the `.` in parentheses `(.)` will be kept as `(.)`. The `x` characters in the date/time and the `DOORN` section will be transcribed as `x`. The partial elements like `CZ12XE-`, `Pads 0)`, `700`, `SPA`, and `HAS3 LT` will be included as seen. + +My overall approach is one of strict fidelity to the source material, ensuring no interpretation or alteration. It's about recreating the page as accurately as possible in plain text. + + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads 0) 5/43 MP 700 +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 13 +Cell Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. +FROM Originator Date-Time Origin. Office Date Stamp +(A) 1615B +5 CDN INF BDE 12XXXXX +For Action. XX13XXX CZ12XE- +SIGNAL + +TO RHGR DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT Message Instructions GR +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Originator's No +GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) atta- +ck of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left +-have practically reached sea (.) NINTH US ARMY (.) 8 US corps street- +fighting began in BREST 10 sep (.) THIRD US ARMY (.) 15 US corps with +2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line +to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL Z47 - 7169 -8287 - +W7012 (.) 20 US corps meeting by opposition along MOSELLE - 23 US inf +div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY (.) 5 US corps +(.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P81 morning 10 sep and fwd tps +approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28 +US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH- +LUXEMBOURG border area P6550 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF SPA +K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of +MAASTRICHT K35 and WEST AND NORTH of HAS3 LT K36(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.) +gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no +opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to +120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(. +armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of +town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH of +BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling +continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area town 7372 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.) +8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7358 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) + +Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV inf as of 111700B(.) ESSEX SCOTS +continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLAGE (.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT +relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF +DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxx 912942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and +Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957 +872952(.) 29 cdn armd recce regt held up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21 +cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing + +This message may be sent prheated if liable to fall into Originals +AS WRITTEN by any means into enemy hands this message must Degree of Priority. +except be sent IN CIPHER. +WIRELESS. Time +THI or TOR System Op. +Signed. Signed. Time Cleared + +## Page 25 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've just gone through this document, and here's my thought process for transcribing it precisely as it appears. My main goal here is absolute fidelity – every letter, number, abbreviation, and even the placement of headings and stamps, needs to be captured exactly. I understand that as an expert, you'll be looking for this level of detail. + +First, I'm going to tackle the headers at the top left. I see "ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)" and below that, "40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)". I'll make sure to include those exactly. + +Then, I'll move to the main column headers. These are "Call", "Srl No.", "ority", "MESSAGE FORM", "Register No.", and "Transmission Instructions". + +Within the "Register No." box, there's a handwritten entry that looks like "55/R.". I'll transcribe that just as I see it. + +Next, there's a crucial instruction: "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY". I need to make sure that's placed correctly. + +Following that, I'll handle the "Originator" and "Date—Time of Origin" headers. + +Under "FROM (A)", I see "5 CDN INF BDE". I'll transcribe that. + +The "Date—Time of Origin" box has "192015A". I'll capture that. + +Then, I'll transcribe "For Action". + +The "OFFICE DATE STAMP" is a significant element. I'll record its content: "ARMY RM CZ 13 XI 44 E- SIGNALS". + +Moving on to the "TO" section, I see "R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS" and also "(W) For Information (INFO)". + +Under "Message Instructions", I'll transcribe "GR". + +There's an "Originator's No." field that I'll include. + +Now, for the main message body. This is where I need to be extra meticulous, especially with any faded text or potential ambiguities. I'll go through it line by line: + +* "00 5 SECRET(,) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective" - I'll note the comma and the period exactly as they appear. +* "201000A(.) rd from rd junc 884983 - BL-U30T 6694 thence line of wood to" - Again, ensuring the period is noted. +* "canal junc 957934 thence line of LAGU nd canal to pt 792077 all" - The word "LAGU" is quite faded, but my best interpretation is "LAGU". The "nd" following it is also faint but seems visible. I'll transcribe it as I see it. +* "incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 739868 thence river to br 781861" - This looks straightforward. +* "thence rd to DUF ST 7382 all excl 2 CDN CORPS (.) two(.) 3 CDN CORPS to have" - I'll capture the period after "CORPS" and the number "two" with its period. +* "running rights on rd 788867 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly crossing 788870(.)" - This seems clear. +* "three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at" - Noting the number "three" and its period. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the entire bottom section, which contains important instructions and signature details: + +* "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" +* "2010 Time (System Op)" - I'll make sure to include "Op" even if it's partially obscured. +* "THI or TOR" +* "Time cleared" +* "SIGNED" - I'll place this where it appears, likely centered or with space for signatures on either side. +* And the handwritten signature: "An de Sulabery Capt". I've scrutinized "Sulabery" – it seems to be the most likely reading given the letter shapes, though other similar spellings might be possible. I'll use this rendition. + +I've reviewed each of these steps to ensure I haven't missed anything and that the transcription will be as accurate as possible, reflecting every detail of the original document. + + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) +Call Srl No. ority MESSAGE FORM Register No. 55/R. +Transmission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +Originator Date—Time of Origin +OFFICE DATE STAMP +FROM +(A) +5 CDN INF BDE +192015A +ARMY RM +CZ 13 XI 44 E- +For Action +SIGNALS +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) +Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No. +00 5 SECRET(,) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective +201000A(.) rd from rd junc 884983 - BL-U30T 6694 thence line of wood to +canal junc 957934 thence line of LAGU nd canal to pt 792077 all +incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 739868 thence river to br 781861 +thence rd to DUF ST 7382 all excl 2 CDN CORPS (.) two(.) 3 CDN CORPS to have +running rights on rd 788867 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly crossing 788870(.) +three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS 2010 Time (System Op) +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS DEGREE OF PRIORITY +WIRELESS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER +THI or TOR + +SIGNED An de Sulabery +Capt +Time cleared +SIGNED + +## Page 26 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, I've got it. My primary objective here is to provide an absolutely exact, word-for-word transcription of the image the user has provided. No interpretation, no summarization of content, just a direct capture of every single character. This means I need to be meticulously careful with everything: headers, footers, any stamps present, and even any handwritten annotations. Every spelling, every abbreviation, every punctuation mark, and especially any grid references – they all need to be reproduced precisely as they appear. Since there's no structured table with specific columns like "Place," "Date," etc., I'll be delivering this as a continuous block of plain text. + +Here's how I'm going to tackle this: + +I'll start at the top left and systematically move across each line, then down the page. + +First, I'll capture the header: "MASSARE FORM". +Then, I'll transcribe the next line: "FROM 5 CAN INF HQS". +Following that, I'll get: "TO RHQ R DE MAIS CALO NIGHTS 5 CIN FD REGT". +Next up is: "812345A". +Then I'll transcribe: "20 CAN Atk BTY 17 CAN LAA BTY". +And then: "1 PL A COY TOR 30015 10 CAN FD AMB". +After that, I'll carefully transcribe the entire main body of the text, making sure to capture every single detail as it's presented. +I'll then transcribe the line that reads: "if liable - - - - - -". +And the subsequent line: "- - - - - - IN CIPHER". +Finally, I will transcribe the handwritten "3E" and the stamp "RMI". + +Essentially, my entire focus is on accuracy and completeness in reproduction. + + +MASSARE FORM +FROM 5 CAN INF HQS +812345A +TO RHQ R DE MAIS CALO NIGHTS 5 CIN FD REGT +20 CAN Atk BTY 17 CAN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR 30015 10 CAN FD AMB + +COY SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) infm to811550A (.) identifications (.) +1 coy 484 BLANDES SCHUTZEN BN 810830A at 627936 PW (.) one pl of Pws +coy in posn 887936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated +in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595 +arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWS state normal org of bn is six coys +each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys +at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since +warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel +incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with +battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl +PS FAUST or mortars (.) KOP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690998 (.) +formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task +was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KOP SCHILLING believed +bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand +149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) ocmd MATSUHILLING may be responsible +sector MARZAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) +present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in +wood 788961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times +(.) LMGs reported at 605948 808947 809946 (.) br 889985 partially +demolished (.) civs report HQ at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) +for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep +must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - +- - - - - - IN CIPHER + +RMI +3E + +## Page 27 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Here are my thoughts regarding the request to transcribe the provided WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +My primary objective is to provide an absolutely verbatim transcription of the document. This means I need to replicate every single character, symbol, and marking exactly as it appears. I must be meticulous with the headers, including "Applendex" and the accompanying "8". Similarly, I need to ensure that "21 ARMY GROUP" is captured precisely. + +The request also specifies transcribing the titles, so I will ensure "PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C" and "(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS)" are included as written. + +I'm aware that there's handwritten text and a stamp present. I need to capture the handwritten "Appy P" and the stamped text "192 8 1344" with the same fidelity as the printed elements. + +The core of the document consists of numbered paragraphs. I will transcribe each of these, from "1" through "7", with careful attention to the exact wording, including any quoted material within them. My focus will be on maintaining the original spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations used, as these are crucial for historical accuracy. + +Finally, I must accurately transcribe the signature block, including the name "B. h. Montgomery", his title "Field. Marshal", and the designation "C-in-C 21 Army Group.". The location and date, "Belgium 17 Sept. 1944.", also need to be reproduced without any alteration. + +Given that there is no tabular structure with distinct columns for Place, Date, Hour, and Summary, I will present the entire transcribed content as plain text, maintaining the original layout as closely as possible to reflect the source document's appearance. + + +Applendex +8 +21 ARMY GROUP +PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C +(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS) +Appy P +192 +8 +1344 +1. I want today, 17 September, to speak to all soldiers in the Group of Armies under my +command. + +2. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on 21 August. Then we were +moving up towards the SEINE, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. +Today the SEINE is far behind us; the Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of +France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany. +And by the terrific energy of your advance northwards from the Seine, you brought quick relief +to our families and loved ones in England — by occupying the launching sites of the flying bombs. +We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The total of pri- +soners captured is now nearly 400,000; and there are many more to be collected from those ports in +Britany and in the Pas de Calais that are still holding out. +The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material; it is becoming problematical how +much longer he can continue the struggle. + +3. Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space +of time. +You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. +Let us say to each other : +« This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ». + +4. And now the Allies are closing in on Nazi Germany from the east, from the south, and from +the west; her satellite powers have thrown the towel into the ring — they have had enough of the +Nazis, and they now fight on our side. Our American Allies are fighting on German soil in many +places; very soon we shall all be there. + +5. The Nazi leaders have ordered the people to defend Germany to the last and to dispute every +inch of ground; this is a very natural order, and we would do the same ourselves in a similar situation. +But the mere issuing of orders is quite useless; you require good men and true to carry them out. +The great mass of the German people know that their situation is already hopeless, and they +will think more clearly on this subject as we advance deeper into their country; they have little wish +to continue the struggle. + +6. Whatever orders are issued in Germany, and whatever action is taken on them, no human +endeavours can now prevent the complete and utter defeat of the armed forces of Germany; their fate +is certain, and their defeat will be absolute. +The triumphant cry now is +« Forward into Germany ». + +7. Good luck to you all, and good hunting in Germany. + +B. h. Montgomery +Field. Marshal +C-in-C 21 Army Group. +Belgium +17 Sept. 1944. + +## Page 28 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Here's a breakdown of my thought process in approaching this transcription request. The core instruction was to provide a verbatim transcription of an image, but crucially, to do so in the first person, as if I were thinking these things through. This means I need to articulate my reasoning and decision-making, not just present the final output. + +Firstly, I understood the user's fundamental requirement: "The user wants a verbatim transcription of the provided image." This is the bedrock. Every character, every symbol, every nuance of how it's presented needs to be captured. + +My immediate next step was to clarify the scope of "text." The prompt explicitly states, "I need to transcribe all text, including headers, titles, handwritten notes, and stamps." This broadens the task beyond just the main body of text. I also noted the importance of fidelity: "I will pay close attention to spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and any unique formatting." This reinforces the verbatim nature of the request. + +I then observed a constraint: "There is no table with Place / Date / Hour / Summary columns, so I will not use an HTML table." This is a good example of pre-empting potential output formats and discarding one that isn't applicable based on the input. + +With these parameters in mind, I formulated a plan. A logical approach to transcribing an image is to break it down systematically. My plan reflects this: +1. "Identify all distinct text elements." This is about segmentation – figuring out what individual pieces of information are present. +2. "Transcribe each element exactly as it appears." This reiterates the verbatim requirement for each piece. +3. "Combine them in the order they appear on the page." This is about maintaining the spatial and sequential integrity of the original document. + +Now comes the crucial part: the actual identification and transcription of the elements. This is where I have to be meticulous and self-correcting. + +I started by listing what I saw: +* "The" (part of a logo) - I noted its contextual origin to ensure accuracy. +* "REGIMENTAL JOURNAL" - Straightforward header. +* "GILEIM" (part of a logo, with a stylized 'L' and 'M') - This requires acknowledging the visual representation and the specific lettering. +* Handwritten "9" in blue/green ink. - Capturing not just the digit but also its medium (ink color, handwritten). +* Handwritten "9/9/44" or similar, looks like "9/9 9" or "9/9 4" in blue/green ink. - This is where uncertainty creeps in, and I need to articulate that uncertainty and how I resolve it. I made a note of potential interpretations ("9/9 9" or "9/9 4") and later refined this based on visual cues or OCR input if available (which it was, indicating "9/9 9"). +* "THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A." - A key title. +* "Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's)" - Another descriptive title. +* "VOL VI" - Standard publication information. +* "NO IV" - Standard publication information. +* Handwritten "Aug - Sept" - Capturing the date range and its handwritten nature. +* Handwritten "1944" - The year, also handwritten. +* Stamp "SEP 1944" (partially visible, looks like a date stamp) - Recognizing it as a stamp and noting its partial visibility. +* "There's also a faint, partially visible stamp above "SEP 1944" that looks like "1.9.2." or similar, but it's very indistinct. I will transcribe what is clearly visible. The OCR picked up "1.9.2." and "SEP 1944". I will include "SEP 1944" as it's clear. The "1.9.2." is too faint and uncertain to transcribe confidently as exact text. I will stick to what is clearly legible." - This is a critical moment of decision-making. I'm weighing the OCR output against my own visual assessment. The principle here is to prioritize legibility and certainty. If something is too faint to be definitively read, I shouldn't force it. My commitment is to what is "clearly legible." This explains why I'd include "SEP 1944" but might omit the faint "1.9.2." unless it was exceptionally clear despite being faint. + +I then did a "Final check of all elements," which is essentially a review of my identified list against the visual source. This is where I would have double-checked details like the Roman numerals ("VI," "IV") and confirmed the rendering of the handwritten elements. + +Regarding the handwritten date: "Let's re-examine the handwritten "9/9 9" or "9/9 4". It looks like "9/9 9" or "9/9 4". The OCR says "9/9 9". I will transcribe it as "9/9 9"." This illustrates the refinement process, again prioritizing clarity and potentially leveraging available OCR data as a confirmation or guide for what is most likely. + +Finally, I reaffirmed the formatting: "I will ensure to preserve line breaks as they appear in the original." This is a key aspect of verbatim transcription – not just the words but their presentation. + +The concluding "Your Summary:" is where I would then assemble all these identified and confirmed elements, respecting their original order and line breaks, to present the final, verbatim transcription. The entire preceding thought process is the justification and method behind that final output. + + +The +REGIMENTAL JOURNAL +GILEIM +9 +9/9 9 +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV +Aug - Sept +1944 +SEP 1944 + +## Page 29 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Alright, I've carefully reviewed the provided text, and I understand the task is to provide a verbatim transcription of all visible text, treating it as my own thought process in deciphering it. I need to be meticulous about every detail, including spelling, abbreviations, and any grid references, even if the input suggests there are no specific grid references in this particular case. I'm operating under the assumption that the user, being an expert, requires a complete and accurate representation of the source material. + +My initial approach is to break down the transcription based on the visual layout of the text as presented in the image. + +**First, I'll address the top left area.** I see what appears to be a circular stamp or emblem, but the text within it is illegible. As the instruction is to transcribe *visible text*, and this is not clear text, I will disregard it. Immediately following this, there's the clear text "ADDRESS". + +**Next, I'll move to the main left column.** I will transcribe each line sequentially and precisely: +* "This is the first opportunity to" +* "speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm-" +* "issioned Officers, and Men since we left" +* "England. We have moved far and fast since" +* "that day, and conditions of which you are" +* "fully aware as I am, have made it unwise" +* "to have you together in a small compact" +* "group so that I could speak to you. I" +* "I have talked to many of you individually" +* "at odd times, now I want to express a few" +* "of my thoughts to all of you through the" +* "medium of the "GLEN"." +* "It is a much more "grown up" battalion" +* "now; after the experiences it has been" +* "through in those last months, and although" +* "in my opinion it was a first class Unit" +* "then, I think it is even a better Unit now." +* "There has been many changes in the Unit and" +* "we have lost many of our old friends. We" +* "have been joined by many new men, but one" +* "of the things which has pleased me so much," +* "is that in spite of the new men who have" +* "joined us from so many other Units and dif-" +* "ferent places, there is no question that it" +* "is still The Calgary Highlanders." +* "Your pride in yourselves individually" +* "and as a Battalion is certainly justified" +* "by your accomplishments. It is too early" +* "yet to talk in too much detail about those" +* "accomplishments and many security regul-" +* "ations would not permit. There will be" +* "time enough for that when the job is thor-" +* "oughly accomplished, but this much I can say," +* "that I have always felt an unbounded pride" +* "in the Battalion, but the accomplishments" +* "both by the Unit and by individuals in it" +* "beggars my poor powers to describe. In" +* "many cases, and of this I am very sure -" +* "our successes have resulted, not only from" +* "military strategy, human logic, individual" +* "gallantry and bravery, and collective" +* "unity of effort, but something infinitely" +* "stronger than all those - the Grace of God." +* "MET" +* "You have unflinchingly the most exact-" +* "ing demands that have been made on you." +* "You have at all times shown a courage and" + +**Following that, I'll proceed with the right column.** Again, I'll ensure precise transcription of each line: +* "cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in" +* "your Unit, and in your country, and an un-" +* "conquerable determination successfully to" +* "execute any task, and you have done it" +* "time and time again." +* "Most of our path has been far from" +* "easy and I do not expect the balance of it" +* "to be any easier. We have made great stri-" +* "des along that path and I am completely" +* "confident that having overcome the obsta-" +* "cles you have, nothing, in fact can rest-" +* "rain you, - and the distance is vastly shor-" +* "ter than when we started." +* "Of this too, I am sure. When the re-" +* "cord of your achievements is read, it will" +* "compare favourably with your predecessors." +* "It will give you a rating with any Unit at" +* "any time and will most completely justify" +* "your faith and pride in yourselves and the" +* "hopes and expectations of relatives," +* "friends and supporters at home. I consider" +* "you truly worthy successors, to the "Fight-" +* "ing Tenth" (10th Bn. C.E.F.) (the last War)" +* "the Unit which you perpetuate. You are" +* "nobly and heroically fulfilling the obli-" +* "gations of your service, and the bursting" +* "pride which I feel in you will be shared" +* "by the country you represent." +* "As far as the honour which was recent-" +* "ly awarded me is concerned, I look upon" +* "that as physical evidence of the recogn-" +* "ition of the magnificent performance you" +* "have consistently given, and as such, shall" +* "wear with the greatest pride." +* "On your behalf I wish to thank all the" +* "supporting arms and all branches of the ser-" +* "vice that have from time to time so ably" +* "assisted us in our tasks. Their help has" +* "been magnificent and we are deeply appre-" +* "ciative." +* "My most sincere congratulations for" +* "all you have accomplished. We will cont-" +* "inue with equal perseverance until the" +* "final successful culmination of our efforts." +* "For that future time, good luck to you all," +* "Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and" +* "Men, and may God continue to grant us his" +* "support in the future as he has done in" +* "the past." +* ""THE OLD MAN"" + +Throughout this process, I've been actively comparing the OCR output (which I'm simulating here based on the provided "Thoughts" section) with the visual source material. I've made specific corrections where the OCR might have introduced minor errors, such as: + +* "a fow" corrected to "a few" +* "in" corrected to "it" +* "opisien" corrected to "opinion" +* "itais" corrected to "it is" +* "Thers, ass boon" corrected to "There has been" +* "titoyda spite of nay mon who" corrected to "in spite of the new men who" +* "Total" corrected to "still" +* "docompris agrite" corrected to "accomplishments" +* "takehrston much" corrected to "talk in" +* "accompilhecates" corrected to "accomplishments" +* "notepormit" corrected to "not permit" +* "oompilatod" corrected to "accomplished" +* "roculted" corrected to "resulted" +* "oznot-" corrected to "exact-" +* "amestown a pouage and" corrected to "at all times shown a courage and" +* "pri" corrected to "pride" +* "coutry" corrected to "country" +* "successfälly" corrected to "successfully" +* "expoot" corrected to "expect" +* "odstlos" corrected to "obstacles" +* "schievements" corrected to "achievements" +* "compard" corrected to "compare" +* "trusly" corrected to "truly" +* "ac" corrected to "the" +* "nobay" corrected to "nobly" +* "sarviog" corrected to "service" +* "priệc" corrected to "pride" +* "reprogenbed" corrected to "represent" +* "arardod no áp concerned, 200k upon" corrected to "awarded me is concerned, I look upon" +* "grsabost" corrected to "greatest" +* "amrs gå" corrected to "arms and" +* "baon magnifigent" corrected to "been magnificent" +* "sincera" corrected to "sincere" +* "accomplished." corrected to "accomplished." (Ensuring the period is treated correctly) +* "porognoz nce" corrected to "perseverance" +* "finel "suocessful" corrected to "final successful" +* "futuro tims" corrected to "future time" +* "Non-boniasioned" corrected to "Non-commissioned" + +My process has been to be as literal as possible, ensuring that every character, including punctuation and formatting like quotation marks and parentheses, is faithfully reproduced as it appears. The absence of a structured table format means I treat it as a continuous block of text organized by visual columns. My aim is to deliver a complete and accurate representation of the original, as if I were meticulously transcribing it myself from the image. + + +ADDRESS +This is the first opportunity to +speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm- +issioned Officers, and Men since we left +England. We have moved far and fast since +that day, and conditions of which you are +fully aware as I am, have made it unwise +to have you together in a small compact +group so that I could speak to you. I +I have talked to many of you individually +at odd times, now I want to express a few +of my thoughts to all of you through the +medium of the "GLEN". + +It is a much more "grown up" battalion +now; after the experiences it has been +through in those last months, and although +in my opinion it was a first class Unit +then, I think it is even a better Unit now. +There has been many changes in the Unit and +we have lost many of our old friends. We +have been joined by many new men, but one +of the things which has pleased me so much, +is that in spite of the new men who have +joined us from so many other Units and dif- +ferent places, there is no question that it +is still The Calgary Highlanders. + +Your pride in yourselves individually +and as a Battalion is certainly justified +by your accomplishments. It is too early +yet to talk in too much detail about those +accomplishments and many security regul- +ations would not permit. There will be +time enough for that when the job is thor- +oughly accomplished, but this much I can say, +that I have always felt an unbounded pride +in the Battalion, but the accomplishments +both by the Unit and by individuals in it +beggars my poor powers to describe. In +many cases, and of this I am very sure - +our successes have resulted, not only from +military strategy, human logic, individual +gallantry and bravery, and collective +unity of effort, but something infinitely +stronger than all those - the Grace of God. + +MET +You have unflinchingly the most exact- +ing demands that have been made on you. +You have at all times shown a courage and +cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in +your Unit, and in your country, and an un- +conquerable determination successfully to +execute any task, and you have done it +time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from +easy and I do not expect the balance of it +to be any easier. We have made great stri- +des along that path and I am completely +confident that having overcome the obsta- +cles you have, nothing, in fact can rest- +rain you, - and the distance is vastly shor- +ter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the re- +cord of your achievements is read, it will +compare favourably with your predecessors. +It will give you a rating with any Unit at +any time and will most completely justify +your faith and pride in yourselves and the +hopes and expectations of relatives, +friends and supporters at home. I consider +you truly worthy successors, to the "Fight- +ing Tenth" (10th Bn. C.E.F.) (the last War) +the Unit which you perpetuate. You are +nobly and heroically fulfilling the obli- +gations of your service, and the bursting +pride which I feel in you will be shared +by the country you represent. + +As far as the honour which was recent- +ly awarded me is concerned, I look upon +that as physical evidence of the recogn- +ition of the magnificent performance you +have consistently given, and as such, shall +wear with the greatest pride. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the +supporting arms and + +## Page 30 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I've just processed this image and I'm thinking through how to best summarize it for you, given your expertise. My primary directive is to provide a verbatim transcription of *all* the text presented, and to do so in the first person, as if these are my own thoughts and observations. This means I need to be incredibly meticulous, capturing every letter, every punctuation mark, every abbreviation, and every grid reference exactly as it appears. There's no interpretation or summarization of content in the traditional sense; it's about replicating the source material faithfully. + +My plan is to work systematically, from the top left and moving across and down the document. This ensures I don't miss anything and maintain the original layout as much as possible, even though there are no actual tables to deal with. + +First, I'll tackle the main title at the very top: "THEM HE WROTE HOME". + +Then, I'll move to the "EDITORS NOTE". I need to be careful here with the spelling, like "wroto" and "Homa," and the detail about Jack Loa being out of the "Battalion" due to wounds, noting the specific phrasing about it being "boubtful whoather Jack will return" and the effort to carry on in "Jack's pla00." + +Next, I'll transcribe the section "TO THE FOLKS AT HOME." This part is quite lengthy, and I'm already seeing some interesting colloquialisms and potential misspellings that I must preserve exactly. For example, the description of digging "siit trenohes" and the mention of "Moaning Minnies." I need to capture the author's thoughts on these "Minnies" and their potential post-war use, as well as the anecdote about the A/L/Cpl and the "Square Heads" shouting "KAMARAD." The author is also noting a lack of communication, mentioning their "girl friend has slipped toa" and speculating on reasons, and also a shortage of "smokes." + +Following that, I'll move to the right column, starting from the top. This section continues the personal narrative, discussing the availability of "cider" as an alternative to pubs, the taste of the local water, and the use of "lime" in it. There's a vivid description of some potent "stuff" with a "fancy French name" that caused some of the boys to be "spiked colder than a High River blonda," and the subsequent interaction with the "M.O." and the diagnosis of being "O.M." when their stomach "had relined." I also need to note the detail about the butler and the Duke, and the reason the Duke couldn't write. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the closing signature: "PTE TUMBLEWEED." + +Throughout this entire process, my focus is on absolute fidelity. I'm not correcting spelling, I'm not rephrasing for clarity. If it says "wroto," I write "wroto." If it's "A/L/Cpl," I use "A/L/Cpl." This meticulous attention to detail, including abbreviations, grid references (though none appear to be present in this specific text), and punctuation, is what I'm aiming for. I've double-checked my transcription against the image, ensuring I've preserved every nuance, from the most obvious text to the smallest character. + + +THEM HE +WROTE HOME + +EDITORS NOTE; Jack Loa, who formerly wroto +the series "Then He Wrate Homa" is out of +the Battalion at the present due to wounds +recieved in battle. Wo understand his +Wounds have healed, but it is boubtful +whoather Jack will return. In the moan- +timc at least an effort is being made to +carry on in Jack's pla00. + +TO THE FOLKS AT HOME - Being as I am in +France and am very busy digging siit tre- +nches, and other necessary actions, I have- +n't had much time to write. Every time I +got ready to write wo would have to move +or Jerry would lob over a fow 88's or +Moaning Minnies. +Thes Moaning Minnicsare quite the +Thing. Baok on the farm wo had a lot of +funny noises, but nothing quite like these +Minnies. You hear them onoc and you never +forget thom. A follow can't come right +out and explain them, but the name just +about fits thom. I've been thinking of +taking one back to the homestead for post +war reasons. Then when the tax and bill +collectors come around I qan set it off +and watch them dig in on some one clsc's +quart. +These Jerry's are quite the lads when +it comes to 88's and Minnies, but got tham +alone and they aren't so hot. One day our +A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travell- +ing light he has a ston and mogs. He's +looking into a Jerry trench when "Whis" a +sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl +jumps into the trench and lets go a full +mag, he's putting on the scoond one when +four Square Heads cane out with their +hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our +A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the +grout P38s and almost sent them back when +he found they didn't have any. However +he put one of the Jorry's who could paricy +a little English in charge and sent them +baok to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off +across the field and our A/L/Cpl proecods +on his way looking for a P38. +I haven't been hearing from you much +lately. But I guess that is on account +of you not writing as often as you did +when you used to write often. My girl +friend has slipped toa. Maybe it's bo +cause she is playing around with onc +of those big dough guys back there. Them +maybe she got to hearing about me mixing +it a little with some of the English +femmes back in England. However you can +let her know it was only casual stuff on +my part, I can't help it if they insist +on taking me out can I ? Over hora a guy +is too busy digging holes and looking for +oider to bother with girl frionds. You +might oase a hint her way that I might be +running a bit short on smokes. We only +got a small issue from the good old Army, +but the poor woo French girls can hardly +get any. +A lot of the followsare sort of lost +booause there aren't any pubs with good +Beer like there was in England. Instead +the people have their own private cidor +still in their homes. Some of the oider +is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather +drink it than the water wo gat hora. Some +big nob has got the idea that lime kills +gorms, so they up and sling in shovels +full. If it wasn't får the cider we would +sure be in a bad way. I think there must +be a lime issue in place of blanco these +days. A couple of the boys were knooked +out on the water and if it hadn't been for +the aider bringing them round it's hard to +say where ho would be to-day. +Romember me telling you about the +Duke making stuff in his still and how the +butler used to clean the sink with it? +Well they have some stuff over hore with +a fancy French name that makes the Duke's +brow taste like rain water. Some of the +boys were spiked their oider with it, but +it soon had them spiked colder than a +High River blonda. Noxt morning the M.O. +said they would be O.M. when their stomack +had relined. We used it in our lighters +and it worked finc until it started cating +the cases away. +I had alettor from the butler the +other day. He said the Duke would have- +written too only ho lost his pen to the +butler in a crap game. +Well I must away to my hole, I hear +some moaning. At first I thought it was +ons of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny +alright, Your gift to humanity - +PTE TUMBLEWEED. + +## Page 31 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +Okay, I understand. My goal here is to provide a completely faithful and exact transcription of all text present in the image. This means I need to meticulously capture everything – the main printed text, any handwritten additions, and even the stamps. I'll be paying very close attention to every detail: how words are spelled, any grammatical quirks, abbreviations used, and the overall arrangement of the text on the page. Since there isn't a formal table structure to adhere to, my output will be a straightforward, plain text representation of the source material. + + +10 GLEN +VOL 2 NO 6 +Allied +At +ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH. +MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44 +@pppy 10 +Troops +Reported +Brussels + +FRANGE - BRITISH 2ND ARMOURED +COLUMES ARE DRIVING AHEAD AIR CROSSING +THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. + +ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER +CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD +ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE +BRITISH TRUST AND ARE REPORTED TO HAVE +FREED MONS. + +GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERAT- +ING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN +TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORBER, THEY WERE LAST +REPORTED NEAR NANGY AND METZ. + +CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT- +FLANK ABBEVILLE. + +AMERICAN AND FRENCE FORCES IN SOUTHERN +FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST +OF LYONS. + +THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES +SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN +NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUS- +SARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE +REGT. +ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE +ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIF- +IED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN +TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN +ITALY BEFORE THEM. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FIN- +LAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY +AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS +MORNING. + +RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE +TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 +MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS. + +A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS +YUGOSLAVIA. + +PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST +PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED +BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT +JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVAO +IN THE PHILIPPINES. +War Diaries +Ser 192 +Appx 10 +GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS +REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. + +## Page 32 — gemini-2.5-flash + + +My primary objective is to create a verbatim transcription of the provided image, ensuring that every piece of visible text is captured precisely as it appears. This includes headers, handwritten annotations, and any other markings. My process involves meticulously going through the text, line by line and word by word, to maintain the original spelling, grammar, and any abbreviations, including specific military notations and grid references. Since there's no tabular data structure with distinct columns for Place, Date, Hour, and Summary, I will present all the transcribed content as plain text. + +Here's a breakdown of how I'm approaching the transcription, section by section: + +First, I'll handle the header and any top-level annotations. This involves transcribing "Appendix to War Dea" and the handwritten "mover" in the top right corner. + +Next, I'll move to the main text, which I've mentally divided into several distinct sections for easier processing. + +The first section of the main text includes: "France and Belgwin," "Sep 16-17-18 1944," "Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)," "Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90)," and "Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q." I'll ensure these are transcribed exactly. + +The second section begins with: "At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944..." and continues with details of a journey and events. I need to be especially careful with military ranks, personal names, and place names within this part. + +The third section starts with: "Acocend 19815 hes the advance party..." This part describes the advance party's movement and potential issues experienced by the driver. + +The fourth section kicks off with: "we passed Meous beautifus country..." This segment focuses on the scenery and a brief stop. + +The fifth section begins with: "he followed Trump wat untis we reached cost Capelle..." This part details the route, map-reading challenges, and observations, including a note about cemeteries. I also need to acknowledge the handwritten "Delete" found in the margin next to a particular paragraph. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the concluding line: "3 lave cement lipperaes. as a matter of faès the roads were". + +Throughout this process, my commitment is to absolute fidelity to the source text. If there are crossed-out words or corrections visible, I will represent them as they appear, including any strike-throughs if they are clearly discernible. The marginal "Delete" is a specific instruction to note as well. + +Now, I'm ready to begin the actual transcription, meticulously recording each character and symbol as I encounter it. + +Here is the transcription as it appears in the image: + +"Appendix to War Dea" +"mover" (handwritten) + +"France and Belgwin" +"Sep 16-17-18 1944" +"Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)" +"Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90)" +"Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q." + +"At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944, Leen Cire des." +"thae Laucklan and the 2.0. travelled to 5 C.1.B. aran see" +"ax Loobughe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they chet trend Col Frank" +"hulchele and bis 20. of the R.M.C. and Keen lol folien Bebean and" +"his 2.0. of th Regenen de mais." +"at 1400 bes major plater, Bur. of 5 6.1.B. gave this party" +"th officers coat pere Loobeeghe to acutives. Lean lal Dr. Mae L-" +"and the rest of the party wes to motor by firp to Aulewrep to" +"med Bryad" +"Bryadies a. J. megill -al s'C.1.B. Dae uxd. ab Boucheck 7893." +"by 1800 hes." + +"Acocend 19815 hes the advance party headed by Leens Cal D.G. each" +"startes on the loay trip of approx cunately, 130 miles in bapti" +"The 6.0. deove kur own pép because of our priius reason. Ites" +"driver on many occasious has cacused extra pey hairs to sprout" +"fores -and all for as pood reason. The drivers seuse of balance" +"and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was" +"with a sije prelief that the 2.0. rode along with ll 6.0. driving" +"cand and the scattu brain device, who had, ou reacey occasioris" +"in the past bearly driven the 20. crazy. One thing is certain" +"as this fuccchus. chers. There will seey shortly be a new "Seuray" se" +"jirp duvée." + +"we passed Meous beautifus country econt and upon passen," +"into Belqeesin, -a) Roos herys, the party were slopped because of" +"a flas tire ore liens los y maet prep. Darcey thes short" +"catervas we partook of a luscious cold beer and a relies" +"of feeler's." + +"he followed Trump wat untis we reached cost Capelle" +"when our coul chayed to ileavind and theer to Heart. The" +"lwale wan recy will carded throughout and map reading" +"persentes litte difpiciely untis a little late, wheed will" +"be explaino as Ith diary propresses." +"*" (handwritten star symbol) +"Delete" (handwritten in margin) +"Auch very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ghent," +"were passed that during the trip-aind many spoto" +"Canadian hatirias caletes were seen as we un portunately" +"bad to speed by, due to the teine leiers. tre saw Canadian" +"and Brulise secuéteries and memorials, and Hermon 1914-18" +"of Cana" +"fortifications. The Canadian cemetery ucar Poel cappelle" +"6468 was noticeably will kept and certainly a yoy to" +"in the exhardciary bulleave of briste fresh flowers.)" +"Aures breyti for during the trip was the presenes o" +"3 lave cement lipperaes. as a matter of faès the roads were" + +I have gone through each character, word, and punctuation mark to ensure that the transcription is a direct and faithful representation of the original image content. Any ambiguities or potential misinterpretations are intentionally preserved as they appear in the source to adhere to the verbatim requirement. + + +Appendix to War Dea +mover + +France and Belgwin +Sep 16-17-18 1944 +Euront pour Koon plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +Rien Col. Dr. Luce Lauelan and Keen's N.S. moore (90) +Also teve static days in Borsbeek 782933 at SC.1.B. H.Q. + +At 1345 kes on the 16 day september 1944, Leen Cire des. +thae Laucklan and the 2.0. travelled to 5 C.1.B. aran see +ax Loobughe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they chet trend Col Frank +hulchele and bis 20. of the R.M.C. and Keen lol folien Bebean and +his 2.0. of th Regenen de mais. +at 1400 bes major plater, Bur. of 5 6.1.B. gave this party +th officers coat pere Loobeeghe to acutives. Lean lal Dr. Mae L- +and the rest of the party wes to motor by firp to Aulewrep to +med Bryad +Bryadies a. J. diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-pro.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-pro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b756a2a --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_gemini-2.5-pro.md @@ -0,0 +1,4144 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: google/gemini-2.5-pro +Label: gemini-2.5-pro +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + +## Page 1 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here's the plan. I'm tackling this Canadian Army war diary cover page from WWII. First things first, I've got to transcribe every single detail, and I mean *every* detail. It's all about accuracy. + +I'll start in the **top left corner**, taking down the form number (M.F.M. 11A), the production info, and that handwritten "Nel" – note to self, look into that later, possibly a reference to a person? Then, the purple stamp – "*WAR DIARIES* Appxs Checked Dat. 19 Aug 1947" – that's crucial. + +Moving to the **top center**, I’ll transcribe "SECRET". This immediately tells us the sensitivity of this document. + +Next, the **center**, the core of it: "WAR DIARY," "OF," and "THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CA(O)". Gotta get that unit designation exactly right. + +Then comes the **date range**: "FROM 1 Sep 44" and "TO 30 Sep 44". That's our timeframe. + +In the **top right corner**, I need to capture the "ORIGINAL / DUPLICATE / TRIPLICATE" box, including the fact that "TRIPLICATE" has been struck through. Important to note that strikethrough. + +The **bottom left corner** is packed. I’ll start with the handwritten "Courier," then the purple stamp: "War Diaries Ser. 192 Appx. 13-15 SE. 1944"– that series number is important. And lastly, the handwritten notes: "APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15," " " 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed," "appendix 16- in appendix jacket, (maps)". All crucial. + +The **center bottom** is next, a cluster of stamps and identifiers. I have a red circular stamp: "CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. * RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 * WAR LIARIES". And a purple circular stamp: "* WAR DIARIES SECTION * 12 NOV 1944 C.M.H.Q.". Plus, the "VOLUME" identifier and the stamp "2 - 57". + +Finally, the **bottom right corner** gets me the upside-down "ORIGINAL" and the purple stamp "192/1 SEP 1944". + +My ultimate goal is to render all of this in a single HTML file. No tables needed since it’s just the cover page itself. I will capture every piece of information and formatting, and maintain the exact look using `
` tags. + + + +M.F.M. 11A +200M—5-40 (5185) +(H.Q. 1772-39-1658) + +
+ +Nel + +
+ +[Stamp] +*WAR DIARIES* +Appxs Checked +Dat. 19 Aug 1947 +[/Stamp] + +
+ +SECRET + +
+ +WAR DIARY + +
+ +OF + +
+ +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS CA(O) + +
+ +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +
+ +[Box with text] +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE [Struck through] +(Strike out where not applicable) +[/Box] + +
+ +Courier + +
+ +[Stamp] +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx. 13-15 +SE. 1944 +[/Stamp] + +
+ +[Stamp] +CDN. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP. +* RECEIVED * +8 NOV 1944 +WAR LIARIES +[/Stamp] + +
+ +VOLUME + +
+ +[Stamp] +* WAR DIARIES SECTION * +12 NOV 1944 +C.M.H.Q. +[/Stamp] + +
+ +[Stamp] +2 - 57 +[/Stamp] + +
+ +APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15 +" 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed +appendix 16- in appendix jacket, (maps) + +
+ +[Text is upside down] +ORIGINAL +[/Text] + +
+ +[Stamp] +192/1 SEP 1944 +[/Stamp] + +## Page 2 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here's the plan. I need to transcribe this document for the user, and they want everything *exactly* as it appears on the page. That means every spelling error, every hyphen, every abbreviation, everything. No corrections allowed. The document is split into three sections, but it's really just one long text that happens to be formatted in a way that looks like three columns. So, that's what I'll do: transcribe the first "column" or "page", then the second, and then the third. Finally, I'll transcribe the text that runs across the bottom of all three sections. I will be mindful of the rules given to me, so here goes! + +1 +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. +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, equip-
ment, organization and administration. +3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the suc-
ceeding 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. +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). +THE EXTRACTION AND + +2 +6. The following should be recorded daily as events occur: +(i) Important orders, instructions, reports, mes-
sages or despatches received and issued, and decisions taken. Original documents should be attached as appendices to the Original copy 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 Offi-
cers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and (ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activi-
ties and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners and trophies captured. Ammunition ex-
pended. Factors affecting operations, topo-
graphical 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 opera-
tions 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. + +3 +(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes. +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Rein-
forcements. Copy of Part II Orders and Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. should be attached as appendices to the original copy. 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 appen-
dices to the original copy of the War Diary. +9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, con-
ditions 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 +AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT + + + +1 +

+WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. +

+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, equip- +ment, organization and administration. +

+3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and +duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the suc- +ceeding 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. +

+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, mes- +sages or despatches received and issued, and +decisions taken. Original documents should +be attached as appendices to the Original +copy 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 Offi- +cers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and +(ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activi- +ties and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners +and trophies captured. Ammunition ex- +pended. Factors affecting operations, topo- +graphical 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 opera- +tions 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. +

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+(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works +or accommodation occupied or constructed. +Meteorological notes. +
+(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names +and ranks of officers and number of O.R. +Attachment of units and individuals. Rein- +forcements. Copy of Part II Orders and +Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. +should be attached as appendices to the +original copy. 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 appen- +dices to the original copy of the War Diary. +

+9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate +and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, con- +ditions 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 + +## Page 3 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Here's the HTML output based on my analysis: + +```html +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ +## Page 4 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here's the plan. I've got a scanned page from a WWII Canadian Army war diary that needs transcribing. First things first: I'll break down the structure to make sure I don't miss anything. It's got the usual headers, the all-important table with its columns for place, date, hour, events, and remarks, and of course, those often cryptic initials and stamps. I'll need to create an HTML table with the proper tags to format it all. + +First, the header details are crucial: page number, instructions on preparing war diaries referencing the F.S. Regs., and form numbers. I'll pay close attention to the "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY" line, making sure I mark that as it appears. Then I'll focus on the table itself, identifying all the column headers: Place, Date, Hour, Summary of Events, and Remarks. + +After that, the meat of the work begins: transcribing each row of the table. I'll meticulously go through each entry, making sure to capture every detail. I will be very careful with the location references, dates, and times, of course. For the "Summary of Events and Information" column, I'll transcribe the text exactly as it appears, including any peculiar word choices, such as "mincemeat." And when I get to those remarks, references, and initials, I will transcribe everything: The handwritten initials are as important as the typed ones! + +Once I have everything transcribed, it's time for a final review. I'll double-check everything against the original image: the spelling, abbreviations, and any grid references. I won't correct any errors because the fidelity to the original document is the most important part of this work. Finally, I will verify the structural integrity of my HTML table to make sure the format is right, and then I can present the final result. + + + +Page 2 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
+ France
+ Ste. Foy
+ MR 2553
+ Sheet 8El
+ Neuville les
+ Dieppe (out-
+ skirts Dieppe)
+ MR 2468
+ Sheet + 		+ 2 Sep
+ 44 + 		+ We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves + passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
+ Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has + made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess + of the docks and quays.
+ Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a + former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many + times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
+ We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups + and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a + holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of + vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to + attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our + March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. + Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all + straighten itself out before to-morrow.
+ One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping + their fingers crossed.
+ Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are + home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything + to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
+ The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.
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+Okay, here's the plan. I need to transcribe this Canadian Army war diary page from World War II. First, I'll set up the basic structure using HTML: a table with the necessary columns: "Place", "Date", "Hour", "Summary of Events and Information", and "Remarks". Then, I'll meticulously transcribe every single detail. I'll start with the header information at the top – the page number, instructions, and the "WAR DIARY" heading, including the "M.F.M. 11" and other references on the right. + +Next, I'll transcribe the table headers exactly as they appear in the original. Then comes the real work: the content. For each row, I will go column by column. The "Place" column will include line breaks where they exist, using `
`. Same goes for the "Date" column. The "Hour" column is blank here. The "Summary of Events and Information" column is where the bulk of the text resides. I'll have to be incredibly careful here, preserving every word, every punctuation mark, every abbreviation – "C.O.", "Adjt.", "I.O.", "Bn", "Bde", "RHC", "R de Mais", and even the double period in "Mmes and Mlles..". I will also make sure to transcribe the place names accurately: "NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE", "MONTREUIL", "NORDAMSQUES", "ST. FOLQUIN", "Eu", "Beauchamps", "Bourbourgville", "Licques". The diarist's personal comments – like "My what a pity..." – are important and will be included. Finally, in the "Remarks" column, I'll carefully transcribe the numbers and the line break between them with a `
`. + +After the initial transcription is complete, I'll do a final, critical review. I'll compare the HTML output *exactly* with the image of the war diary page, ensuring everything matches perfectly, paying special attention to the details. My goal is a complete and accurate transcription. + + + +Page 6
+Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), 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
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+Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
+ France
+ NEUVILLE Les
+ DIEPPE
+ MR 2468
+ Sheet
+ MONTREUIL
+ MR 7725
+ Sheet
+ NORDAMSQUES
+ MR 001830
+ Sheet
+ ST. FOLQUIN
+ MR 0675
+ Sheet + 		+ 6 Sep
+ 44 + 		+ To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside
+ and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance
+ amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
+ We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The
+ trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular
+ right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through
+ Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
+ When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all,
+ except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up
+ in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one
+ because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be
+ fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300
+ hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
+ Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new
+ Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming
+ hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The
+ Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many
+ others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at
+ them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles.. My what a pity we had to move on.
+ At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has
+ drawn back a great deal.
+ At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion has debussed and due to a very
+ grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake,
+ this time, instead of going straight ahead.
+ After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the
+ RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass
+ through to the correct objective along the correct route.
+ The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was
+ taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it
+ wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the
+ C.O.
+ At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed
+ by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
+ In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both
+ sides of the correct axis of advance. + 		+ 4
+ 15 +
+ +## Page 6 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this war diary page. First things first, I need to replicate the exact format. Starting with the basic structural elements: the page number, the title "WAR DIARY OR INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY", and any form details. Then, of course, the heart of the matter: the table. Four columns: Place, Date, Hour, and Summary of Events with those darned Remarks and Appendices in the last column. I'll need to use HTML table tags, so I'll get those set up now. + +Okay, let's dive in. The first entry is for September 6th, '44. I'll need to carefully transcribe all the place names, paying close attention to the spelling and those pesky Military Reference grid references. Looks like there's some interesting detail in the "Summary of Events" – the delay, the rain, and the move to St. Folquin. Got it. And that circled "W" in the remarks column. + +Next up, September 7th. The entry describes the move to St. Folquin and the state of the flooded land. More detail and more grid references, which I have to nail, and the RHC and the R de Mais are mentioned. Also, a note about the engineers and their bridges. And in the remarks column, a handwritten note: "Calgary H". + +Finally, I will go over everything with a fine-toothed comb to make sure the transcription is perfect. Check the spelling, of course, things like "to-morrow" and that compound word "treatedas". Double-check all the abbreviations and punctuation. The line breaks in the "Place" column are critical, and then, the handwritten notes need to be transcribed accurately. All the little details are what makes this accurate. And then, it's done. + + + +Page 7 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
+ France
+ NEUVILLE les
+ DIEPPE
+ MR 2468
+ Sheet
+ MONTREUIL
+ MR 7725
+ Sheet
+ NORDAMSQUES
+ MR 001830
+ Sheet
+ ST. FOLQUIN
+ MR 0675
+ Sheet + 		+ 6 Sep
+ 44 + 		+ The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up + area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were + all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
+ When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and + in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in + this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at + first light to-morrow morning.
+
+ Weather Cold with rain + 		+ + +Page 50 +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 to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44 + At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200X. H Hour had been set at 1830 +
hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension +
on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders +
that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when +
some 25 pdrs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was +
trying to reach them. Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearns by air, +
and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all +
communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due +
to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able +
to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information +
that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were +
lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able +
Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged +
in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major +
Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking. +
Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town +
and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours +
but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report, +
Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that +
the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was +
contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether +
he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties, +
necessitating additonal stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the +
carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. +
On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 +
hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitt- +
ing him to reorganize. +
Following a morep at 2317,hrs came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious +
band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day +
was won. +
Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh +
wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed. +
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Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon. +
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+ +## Page 8 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here's the plan. I've got a WWII Canadian Army war diary page to transcribe, which means accuracy is paramount. First, I need to methodically break down the instructions. It's a precise task: replicate everything, including the format, headers, and any marginalia. Spelling, grammar, even the archaic abbreviations – all as is. Tables? Use HTML tags. Blank page? Output "[BLANK]". + +So, I start by assessing the page itself. Top left corner: "Page 51" and some instructions on war diary preparation, citing F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. The title area in the center has "WAR DIARY," crossed-out "OR," also crossed-out "INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY," and a note to erase what's not needed. Over on the top right are some form details: "M.F.M. 11," "40/P & S/37 (3072)," and a note about forwarding copies to the 2nd Echelon. There's a black ink blotch there too, right before the word "to", which I will not attempt to guess the text. + +Next, I need to recognize the table structure: "Place", "Date", "Hour", "Summary of Events and Information", and "Remarks, references to Appendices and initials." Looking at the table content, it's mostly empty. The "Summary of Events" column contains a handwritten signature – looks like "RossL.Ellis maj" – followed by a dotted line, and then typed text: "(R. L. Ellis) Major" and "A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)." There's something in the table that *might* be a watermark, but it's illegible. Given the instructions to transcribe *all visible text*, I'll omit it as it's not discernible. + +Now, I'll translate this analysis into action. The transcription will start at the top, and then the main title section, keeping those strikethroughs accurate using ``. The top-right information follows, before the structure of the HTML table is built. I'll make sure the `		` tags correctly represent the column headers. The rows are then filled in. The "Place", "Date", and "Hour" columns are blank, so empty `` tags. In the "Summary" column, I will be careful to capture the handwritten signature, the dotted line, and the typed text, each appropriately separated using `
` tags. The "Remarks" column will also be blank. + +Finally, a meticulous review is a must. Double-checking everything against the image, word-for-word, abbreviation for abbreviation. I'll pay special attention to the signature, the strikethroughs, and the correct placement of the line breaks within the "Summary" column. That should ensure a perfect, compliant transcription. Let's get to work! + + + +Page 51 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
+ RossL.Ellis maj....................
+ (R. L. Ellis) Major
+ A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O) +
+ +## Page 9 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, let's get this done. The user wants me to transcribe a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, focusing on its structure and content. This is an "Army Form W.3009E", titled "FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS", and it's a two-page affair, for the "Base Depot" for the week ending "29 Sep 44." Time to dive in. + +First, I need to get the basic structure down. We've got headers and footers, plus instructions, and a handful of tables: Part A, B, C, and the meaty Part D. I'll need to accurately represent the layout of all the tables using HTML tables. This document is a single image, so I'll approach it as a single transcription, creating tables to reflect the form. + +**Transcription Steps:** + +1. **Page 1 - Header:** Grab the form title, unit ("Base Depot"), the "For week ending..." date (29 Sep 44), and the "Serial No." if there is one. +2. **Page 1 - Instructions:** Copy the explanatory text. +3. **Page 1 - Part A:** This is a table detailing ranks, establishment, and reinforcements needed. The columns are pre-printed, so I can recreate the structure with HTML. I will transcribe each cell meticulously, paying close attention to handwritten numbers. +4. **Page 1 - Part B:** This table lists other ranks and their corps. Again, I'll reproduce the table structure and transcribe the handwritten content accurately, including the unit abbreviations. +5. **Page 1 - Part C:** This is an empty table, so I just need to record its structure. +6. **Page 1 - Footer:** Transcribe the form number and any other text at the bottom. +7. **Page 2 - Header:** Repeat the header information from page 1. +8. **Page 2 - Part D:** This is the big one! A complex table detailing specialists and tradesmen, split into "SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT" and "REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED". This is going to require careful attention to detail. I'll transcribe this row by row, ensuring all numbers are placed in the correct columns. There's a big purple stamp ("T/10/44") that needs to be documented. The handwriting is a little unclear in places, so I need to be as true to the original as possible. +9. **Page 2 - Footer:** Transcribe the "Date of Despatch", the signature (which seems to read as "W.A. Land C...") and the text below the signature. + +**Detailed Transcription Notes:** + +* **Part D - Accuracy is Key:** The numbers in Part D need extreme attention, since the columns seem to have a few inconsistencies. I will be meticulous about recording everything as written, even if the totals appear incorrect. +* **Handwriting Interpretation:** I'll make my best guesses for the unit and abbreviation, but will be careful about representing the original. +* **HTML Tables:** I'll use ``, ``, `
`, and `` tags throughout to replicate the form's structure, allowing me to represent the information correctly. + +Alright, with the plan established, let's start transcribing. + + + +(Page 1) +Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc. + +**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** + +Serial No. ................... +(Repeat at Part D) + +Unit. *Base Depot* +For week ending *29 Sep 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.** +*Seen* + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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
W.Os. Class II.7
Company Quartermaster-Ser-
jeants OR Colour-Serjeants		6
Staff Serjeants
Serjeants39
Corporals73
Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers,
etc.		685
Buglers, Trumpeters, etc.6
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 Ist Rfts.** + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Rank or Appointment.Unit and Corps to which
they belong.		Rank or Appointment.Unit and Corps to which
they belong.
3 O Rs2 Cdn Gds
3 O RsR de Chaudiere
3 O RsS D & G Highrs
1 O REdm Acenest
+ +**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).
+ +..................Unit Week ending..................19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.) + +(Page 2) +Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. + +## Page 10 — gemini-2.5-pro + +Page 1 +
+TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK +
+
+ + +
+
+ Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
+ 40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)
+ Serial No. ................... (Repeat at Part D)
+
+ FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.
+ The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sep 44
+Right, time to get to work. I've got a scanned page from a WWII Canadian Army war diary that needs transcribing. Seems like a "Revised DF SOS task Table," not a standard diary entry with the usual columns. No problem, I'll structure it as a regular HTML table using the appropriate tags. + +First things first: the document. It’s a single page, and I need to be meticulous. I'll need to accurately represent all aspects of the document, including handwriting, formatting, and the overall layout. + +The header is my starting point: a handwritten "leiflet 3" in the top left, followed by "5 C FD REGT R.C.A." and then "Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B." Got it. + +Now for the core: the table. The headers are "Task No," "Coords of Task," "Ht," "Axis," and "Engaged Bty." "Coords of Task" spans two columns ("E" and "N"), so I'll need to use `colspan="2"` in the HTML. I'll meticulously transcribe each row, including all the numerical data and any notes. There's a handwritten "Appy 3" next to one of the entries; I must include that. + +After the table, there's a signature block: "Ruheathem Capt." (handwritten), followed by the typed details: "(R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA," "Adjutant," and "5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A." Then, there’s a handwritten "Sec V" with an arrow pointing upward. I will include this as well. + +The "Distribution" section follows, with the header "Distribution" then the "No." column followed by a list of units, and finally, a handwritten arrow pointing to the "5 C.I.B." entry. + +And finally, the stamp: a rectangular purple one with the words "War Diaries," "192," "Ser," "3," "Appx," and "SEP 1944" stamped on it. The numbers "192" and "3" are handwritten, which I will replicate. + +Before I'm done, I'll need to double-check everything – every detail, every abbreviation, every bit of formatting, and every handwritten note. It's crucial that the transcription is a precise replica of the original. + +Okay, let's start with the HTML table structure... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+
leiflet 3
+

+
5 C FD REGT R.C.A.
+
Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B
+
Task NoCoords of TaskHtAxisEngaged Bty
EN
DF 30217077401 m180°
DF SOS 312177781 m180°5 Bty Appy 3
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327681 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351957490220°
DF 402787581030°
DF SOS 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 52140081700
DF SOS 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
+

+
+ Sec
V
+ ↑ +
+
+ Ruheathem Capt.
+ (R.M.LEATHEN)CAPT. RCA
+ Adjutant
+ 5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A. +
+

+
+ Distribution

+ 5 Bty
+ 28 Bty
+ 73 Bty
+ → 5 C.I.B.
+ C.O.
+ Adjutant + 		+ No.

+ 1
+ 2
+ 3
+ 4, 5, 6, 7
+ 8
+ 9 +
+ War Diaries
+ ....................192....................
+ Ser ....................3....................
+ Appx ....................................
+ SEP 1944 +
+
+ +## Page 12 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned image of a WWII Canadian Army war diary page – specifically, a "MESSAGE FORM." My instructions are crystal clear: transcribe *everything* exactly as it appears, including the headers, form numbers, stamps, handwritten notes, and signatures. No correcting spelling, grammar, or abbreviations; keep grid references and military shorthand as they are. This isn't a standard war diary table layout, so no HTML table for me. I'll need to replicate the form's structure as best I can with basic text formatting, going line by line. + +First, I'll start with the main header: "ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)," "40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100)," and "MESSAGE FORM." + +Next is the "Signals Use Only" section. I see "Call," "Srl No.," "ty," "Trans[...missing text...]ton Instructions," and "Register No." There's a vertically written word in the "Call" box; it looks like "Recd," and I'll make sure to note that. There's also an "OFFICE DATE STAMP" with a handwritten stamp: "C112 1517H." + +Below that, "ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY." + +Now, into the main body of the message. The "FROM (A)" field shows "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div." The "Date—Time of Origin" is "272205A." + +The "TO" field is extensive. "For Action": "4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde," and continuing on the next lines: "5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps," and then "RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File." There's a "(W) For Information (INFO)" line, but it's empty. + +Next, "Message Instructions" and "GR" – both blank. + +Then the core of the message, under "Originator's No.": "O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44." The message itself reads: "DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.)" and then "SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.)" + +Finally, the footer. "THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN," then "BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT," with "WIRELESS" in brackets. "IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER." + +There's a "SIGNED" section. The left-hand signature is tough to decipher, but I'll do my best to render it: `[Illegible signature]` followed by the typed rank "Lieut." The right-hand "SIGNED" space is empty. The "ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY" section is also empty. + +The "Time / System / Op" table is also all blank. "THI or TOR" and "Time cleared" are also empty. + +I need to be absolutely meticulous. I'll represent the form's structure using line breaks to stay true to the visual layout. I'll preserve every single word exactly as it's written. + + + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100) +MESSAGE FORM +Call. +[Handwritten vertically: Recd] +Srl No. +ty +Trans[...ton Instructions] +Register No. +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +OFFICE DATE STAMP +[Handwritten: C112 1517H] +FROM (A) +Originator +HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div +Date—Time of Origin +272205A +TO +For Action +4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Reg + +## Page 13 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here we go. I'm transcribing this WWII Canadian Army war diary page. It's a "DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35" for the RCA 2 CDN INF DIV, dated 27 Sep 44, and marked SECRET. I need to be meticulous with this. + +First, the header: body 37. RCA 2 CDN INF DIV. SECRET. Copy No. 38. 27 Sep 44. (114) 1500 hrs (with a squiggle). + +Next, the title: DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 + +Now the main part, the table. I'll make an HTML table for this. I have to be careful about the details. And I see a note scrawled over it: Cancelled. AMstafn. 28. 1800. hr. + +```html + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 1717987080Cancelled. AMstafn. 28. 1800. hr.
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47360 9864510
DF 5699 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 00008110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126300 04752345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156554 0462020
DF 166641 0436030
DF 176700 0351055
DF(SOS)186777 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 196847 04030
DF 20619 0490
DF 217020 01790
DF(SOS)22693 99004526 Bty
DF 236865 02750
DF 246840 02500
DF 256865 02000
DF 266935 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28696 993070
DF 29696 9870130
DF 10017544 018010130
DF 10027612 02605130
DF 1003695 983030
DF 1004703 9820340
DF 1005708 986070
DF 608080 06672520
DF 617996 060925320
DF 627990 058524conc
DF(SOS)707930 0530211606 Fd Regt
DF 717540 029511
DF 807885 057520335
DF 817840 062020conc
DF 827830 056018335
+``` + +Now, the numbered paragraphs: + +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables. +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +Then, the DISTRIBUTION section: + +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 1 +RA 1 Corps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armd Div 1 +War Diary 1 +File 1 + +Finally, the signature block: + +for +BMRA +W. Kerby-Robertson, Lieut +(M Monagh) Maj +2 Cdn Inf Div + +That's it. A faithful transcription. + + + +[Handwritten note in top left margin: body 37] + +[Handwritten note in top right corner: (114) 1500 hrs] + +RCA 2 CDN INF DIV +SECRET +Copy No 38 +27 Sep 44 + +DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 1717987080[Handwritten: Cancelled. AMstafn.
28. 1800. hr.]
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47360 9864510
DF 5699 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 00008110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126300 04752345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156554 0462020
DF 166641 0436030
DF 176700 0351055
DF(SOS)186777 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 196847 04030
DF 20619 0490
DF 217020 01790
DF(SOS)22693 99004526 Bty
DF 236865 02750
DF 246840 02500
DF 256865 02000
DF 266935 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28696 993070
DF + +## Page 14 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here's what I've got. I need to transcribe this image, a single page from what appears to be a military document. At the top left, handwritten, is the number "4." To the right, stamped, is "SECRET", followed by a handwritten annotation "Appx 4" and "1:50,000". Below that, there's a faint stamp that reads: + +COPY ISSUED IN +CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 + +The central part of the page contains a hand-drawn diagram. It's a sketch map, likely showing unit dispositions. Inside the diagram, there is the following text, which I will transcribe: + +DP 212523 +R de M +S FD REGT +CALG HIGHRS +S +LAA +TS +AMB +FD COY +RHC + TKS + +Finally, towards the bottom of the page is a stamp that reads: + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944. + + + +4 + +SECRET +Appx 4 +1:50,000 + +COPY ISSUED IN +CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 + +[Hand-drawn diagram with the following labels] + +DP 212523 + +R de M + +S FD REGT + +CALG HIGHRS + +S + +LAA + +TS + +AMB + +FD COY + +RHC + TKS + +War Diaries +Ser. 192 +Appx 4 +SEP 1944. + +## Page 15 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page, a hand-drawn map derived from aerial photos. My job is to transcribe *everything* exactly as it appears. No corrections, no edits, no spell-checking. This means every handwritten note, every stamp, abbreviation, grid reference, everything. I need to be meticulous. + +First up, the top-left section. I've got a signature and some typed/stamped text. The signature, that's always the tricky part. Looks like it says "Caly Hughes". Now for the stamped text and the title information: + +Caly Hughes + +INFO FROM A/R PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 +REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 39e 28, 29, & 40 +APIS 2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE PART I +___ + +Next, the grid markings. These are along the edges of the map. Let's see... + +Top left: 12, 85 +Bottom left: 15, 80 +Top right: 90, 30 +Bottom right: 80, 30 + +Now, the main event: the annotations on the map itself. I'll go systematically, working left to right, top to bottom. Here goes: + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G's, CASEMATEs, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS +STRONG POINT +HEAVILY DEFENDED M.G's AND CASEMATES +CRATERS +CONC. SHELTER PITS +PARTIALLY FLOODED +PARTIALLY FLOODED +PACK A/T +W.P.S +TRENCHES & M.G PITS +M.G POSITIONS ON QUAY SIDES +HEAVILY DEFENDED +STREETS CLEAR RANGE +HOUSES DEMOLISHED +GUN MG POSNS +M.G EMPLACEMENTS GUN +3 TO 9 ROWS +VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED +FLOODED MAIN RDS CLEAR +73 +30 +39 +86 +? +ACT +T.X.P + + + +Caly Hughes + +INFO FROM A/R PHOTOS +AS AT +1 SEPT 44 + +REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 39e 28, 29, & 40 +APIS 2 CDN INF DIV + +TRACE PART I + +[Map annotations follow] + +[Top left grid] +12 +85 + +[Bottom left grid] +15 +80 + +[Top right grid] +90 +30 + +[Bottom right grid] +80 +30 + +[Annotations on map, from left to right, top to bottom] + +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G's, +CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS + +STRONG +POINT + +HEAVILY +DEFENDED +M.G's AND +CASEMATES + +CRATERS + +CONC. SHELTER PITS + +PARTIALLY +FLOODED + +PARTIALLY +FLOODED + +PACK A/T +W.P.S + +TRENCHES & +M.G PITS + +M.G POSITIONS +ON QUAY +SIDES + +HEAVILY DEFENDED + +73 + +STREETS +CLEAR RANGE +HOUSES DEMOLISHED + +GUN +MG +POSNS + +M.G EMPLACEMENTS +GUN + +3 TO 9 ROWS +VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED + +K + +K + +FLOODED +MAIN RDS +CLEAR + +## Page 16 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned page from a WWII Canadian Army war diary – well, not a diary exactly, it's a movement order. The document is typed, with some handwritten elements like a signature. + +Here's my approach: First, I'll transcribe the header information. Then, I'll deal with the body, which isn't the standard war diary table format, but has a table-like structure. I'll need to use HTML to represent this properly, specifically a ``. I'll pay close attention to the column structure, the information within each cell, and any associated notes. + +The header includes "SECRET" and the date "1 Sep 44" in the top right, and "5 CDN INF BDE GP MOV ORDER NO 5" centered at the top. + +Then the body: "DATE OF MOV 2 Sep 44", "ROUTES TO SP SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att.", "DENSITY - 40 VTM SPEED - 18 MPH HALTS - NIL", "MOV Embussed on unit tpt A Ech will accompany units", and "TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde Dis P". + +The main part is the table itself. I'll need to create columns for `SER`, `UNIT`, `NO. OF VEHS`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`, `REMARKS`, and `NOTES`. The layout has the "NOTES" as a separate column. I will create a `NOTES` column in my HTML table. + +The notes seem to apply to specific rows or the entire operation, which I will have to keep in mind when arranging the table. + +Now for the table content: + +* **Row 1:** `SER`: `1`, `UNIT`: `Carrier Screen R H C`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `10`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `0700`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `0705`, `REMARKS`: `To be detailed by OC R H C`, `NOTES`: `1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for loads NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais.` +* **Row 2:** `SER`: `2`, `UNIT`: `Unit Recce Parties`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `15`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `0705`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `0710`, `REMARKS`: `Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn`, `NOTES`: `2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs.` +* **Row 3:** `SER`: `3`, `UNIT`: `R H C`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `90`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `0900`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `0920`, `REMARKS`: `Route to SP most direct`, `NOTES`: `3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P.` +* **Row 4:** `SER`: `4`, `UNIT`: `Calg Highrs`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `90`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `0925`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `0945`, `REMARKS`: `Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535`, `NOTES`: (empty) +* **Row 5:** `SER`: `5`, `UNIT`: `HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `60`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `0945`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `1000`, `REMARKS`: `Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area`, `NOTES`: (empty) +* **Row 6:** `SER`: `6`, `UNIT`: `R de Mais`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `90`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `1000`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `1020`, `REMARKS`: `Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536`, `NOTES`: (empty) +* **Row 7:** `SER`: `7`, `UNIT`: `18 Cdn Fd Amb`, `NO. OF VEHS`: `38`, `TIME PAST SP HEAD`: `1020`, `TIME PAST SP TAIL`: `1025`, `REMARKS`: `Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536`, `NOTES`: (empty) + +I'll be mindful of the placement of the notes and try to maintain that layout accurately. It seems most appropriate to have the notes attached to the relevant rows, as they are on the page. + +Finally, I'll transcribe the distribution list and the signature block: + +The distribution list is structured with columns. +* `R H C (2)` +* `R de Mais (2)` +* `Calg Highrs (2)` +* `18 Cdn Fd Amb` +* `G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div` +* `Bde Comd` +* `B.M.` +* `S.C.` +* `I.O.` +* `T.O.` +* `GSO III` +* `S.L.` +* `Sigs O` +* `L.Os. "A" "B" "C"` +* `Camp` +* `C.S.M.` +* `File` + +With `War Diary (3)` in the middle of the distribution list. + +And the signature: `RG Slater` signed, with the typed text `(R.G.Slater) Major` `B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde`. + +After transcription, I will perform a final review and make sure I get everything correct, paying special attention to the nuances, like handwritten characters. + + + +```html +
+S E C R E T
+1 Sep 44 +
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+5 CDN INF BDE GP MOV ORDER NO 5 +
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+DATE OF MOV 2 Sep 44 +

+ROUTES TO SP SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att. +

+DENSITY - 40 VTM SPEED - 18 MPH HALTS - NIL +

+MOV Embussed on unit tpt A Ech will accompany units +

+TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine SP: SC + +## Page 17 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned page from a WWII Canadian Army war diary, and it's a bit of a departure from the usual table format. Let's break this down systematically. + +First things first, I'll transcribe the header information. There's a quick handwritten note in the top left corner, which I'll render as best I can – maybe "Baly Hughes"? Then the title: `2 CDN INF DIV DMA`. The top right has some crucial details: a "SECRET" stamp, then typed information: `2LS/10-2`, `HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div`, `17 Sep 44`, and a signature: `J. Lee`, along with `191530A` and a flourish. + +Next up is the map reference: `Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP`, `Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000`. + +Now, the main event: the hand-drawn map. Since I can't *draw* the map, I'll transcribe the text elements within it and describe their layout. There are crosshairs with associated numerical references: one with `63` above and `91` to the right, and another with `67` below and `87` to the right. The main part of the map seems to be divided into different areas, each with a specific label like `HQ DMA`, `RCASC`, `RCEME`, `MEDS`, `ORD`, and `SPARE`. On the right side of the map, there's a vertical strip with the labels: `8`, `4 Bde`, `5 Bde`, `6 Bde`, and `LCA`, with the text `C Coy` running alongside the "Bde" boxes. + +Moving on, I'll transcribe the numbered paragraphs: +1. `DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A.` +2. `Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified.` +3. `Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A.` + +Next is the signature block: `R B MacNeill`, `(R B MacNeill) Maj`, `DAQMG`, `for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div`. + +Finally, the distribution list: `DISTRIBUTION:-`, `List 'D' plus`, `'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear`, `'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main`. + +The underlining on the words "until" and "DISTRIBUTION:-" is noted for the final transcription. +Everything is transcribed as accurately as the original document. Now, let's get this transcribed and formatted. + + + +[Handwritten note at top left] +Baly Hughes + +2 CDN INF DIV DMA + +[Stamped and typed text in top right corner] +SECRET +2LS/10-2 +HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +[Handwritten signature in top right corner] +J. Lee +191530A +[flourish] + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +[Hand-drawn map with the following text elements:] + +[Crosshair with '63' at top and '91' at right] + +[Main map area] +[Box in top left of area] HQ DMA +[Large area below HQ DMA] RCASC +[Area to the right of RCASC] RCEME +[Area below RCASC and RCEME] MEDS +[Area to the right of RCEME] SPARE +[Area below RCEME and SPARE] ORD +[Vertical strip on the far right of the map, divided into sections from top to bottom:] +8 +4 Bde +5 Bde +6 Bde +LCA +[Text written vertically alongside the Bde boxes:] C Coy + +[Crosshair with '67' at bottom and '87' at right] + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +[Signature block, bottom right] +[Handwritten signature] R B MacNeill +(R B MacNeill) Maj +DAQMG +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 18 — gemini-2.5-pro + +2 + +(B) NOTES (Contd) + +4. Recce Parties + +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bde SP by 180600A hrs. + +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. + +(c) Rations for the day are required. + +(d) Route as per route card. + +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV. + +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up colns at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. + +5. Inf Bns will incl in their colns 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening. + +6. H Hr for move 0600A - 18 Sep 44. + +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +3/ + +OC Calg Highrs. + +Route cards NOT yet available when +this des left. Follow same route as detailed +yesterday - move of RHC adhered by GOC +fCan Inf Div + +RG Slater +maj + +## Page 19 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned image of a WWII Canadian Army war diary page – specifically, it seems to be a map or diagram, not a standard table, so the approach will be different. The instructions are clear: transcribe *everything* exactly as it appears. No corrections, no interpretations, just the raw text. + +First, I need to tackle that title block in the top right corner. It looks like it has been annotated with a pink or purple pencil, which is interesting. Then, there's a bunch of labels and grid references associated with the map itself. I'll need to work systematically, going through the image carefully to capture every single detail. I'll maintain some semblance of the layout, but mostly it's about getting the text down correctly. + +Here’s how I see this: + +Top Right Corner: +CH +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 +wff + +Map Labels: +ROGERS +FIELD +PANSY +BENNY +PEARL +VIOLET +LILLY +DIAMOND +ROSE +RUBY +DAISY +TONY +GEORGE + +Grid References: +80 + 16 +73 + 07 +90 + 07 + +That should cover everything. Now, let’s format this for the final output, keeping it clean and readable. The formatting has been completed. + + + +CH +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 +wff + +80 ++ 16 + +73 ++ 07 + +ROGERS +FIELD +BENNY + +PANSY +PEARL +VIOLET +LILLY +DIAMOND +ROSE +DAISY +RUBY + +TONY + +90 ++ 07 + +GEORGE + +## Page 20 — gemini-2.5-pro + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM. 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020720B + +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind +southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) +Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy +NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 +feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles +(.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- + +
+*W. Brown Lt.* + +## Page 21 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here we go. My task is to transcribe this WWII Canadian Army war diary page. I need to be precise, taking down every word, even if there are errors in spelling, grammar, or abbreviations. I have to keep grid references and military shorthand as they are. I also need to get every header, stamp, handwritten note, and signature. Since it's a message form, not a diary table, I'll transcribe it as plain text. + +The form starts with "MESSAGE FORM" at the top. The "FE" line has a black splotch, followed by "5 Cdn Inf Bde". There's a date/time group: "020700B". "TO" is "R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs". + +The first paragraph begins "GO-1 SECRET...". I'll write down everything, including periods, grid references, and abbreviations like "hy" for "high". I will include the handwritten word "cancel" written above "LE LOHL" in the original text, however it's written. + +The second paragraph starts with "ISUM to 010100B...". Here, I need to pay close attention to numbers and abbreviations. The crossed-out text looks like "XXXXXX". And I'll need to accurately transcribe the grid references and place names. + +At the bottom, there's "If liable" and a handwritten signature "W Brown Lt. (.)". The instructions require that I transcribe everything, so that's what I'll do. + + + +MESSAGE FORM +FE [black splotch] 5 Cdn Inf Bde +020700B +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B +(.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) +approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif +opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and +BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US CORPS reached line LARGNY +S6383 SENLIS + +## Page 22 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here's the plan. I've got a WWII Canadian Army war diary page to transcribe, which is a message form, specifically "ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)." My first step will be to identify the various sections and then transcribe them. + +The header is where I'll begin. In the top-left corner, there's a faint, but essential, reference number: `C.C. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 M.P. 16425/10750`. I'll do my best to render it accurately, given the poor quality. Then, I'll transcribe the form title: `ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM`, followed by the Register Number, which is `2`. The columns: `Srl. No.`, `Priority`, and `Transmission Instructions` will be left blank. Also, I must include the line `ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.` + +Next, the "FROM" section. This contains the sender's details. It reads `FROM (A)` and that the Originator is `5 Cdn Inf Bde`. The message is marked `For Action.` and the `Date-Time of Origin` is `050800B`. + +Then, the "TO" section will be addressed: `TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS`. It says `(W) For Information (INFO)`, and there's a checkmark above `CALG HIGHRS`, but since it is non-textual I will ignore it. + +The "Office-Date Stamp" section is next. I will note the circular stamp's details. It contains the words `ARMY` at the top and `SIGNALS` at the bottom, and the inner text reads `CZ-244-E`. + +The "Message Instructions" and "GR" sections are empty and will be skipped. + +Then, I'll move on to the core: the message body. The `Originator's No.` is blank. The message itself starts with `GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy_`. I'll then transcribe the rest of the text, including all abbreviations, which include `ISUM` for Intelligence Summary, `OST bn` for Ost Battalion, and `FLAK ABT` for Flak Abteilung. I will be very careful with numbers and grid references. The message continues through various units and enemy positions, as well as Prisoner of War information. + +Finally, the footer section. I'll include the sentence `This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except` followed by the handwritten signature `[illegible signature]` and the instruction `WIRELESS.` The instruction `Stoned.` is likely a typo for `Signed`, but it's important to transcribe it verbatim. There's also `If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.` Then there is an empty `Signed.` line. And the final details I will add are: `Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.` which is blank, and the `Time` and `System Op.` columns which are also empty. + +Before submitting, I'll carefully review everything. I'll pay close attention to the faint text, the signature, and any abbreviations or codes, and grid references. The output will be a single text block representing the full message form. + + + +C.C. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 M.P. 16425/10750 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 2 + +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 | 050800B | [Stamp: ARMY CZ-244-E SIGNALS] +| For Action. | | + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS | Message Instructions | GR +---|---|--- +(W) For Information (INFO) | | + +Originator's No. + +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy_ +630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272 +FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) +PWS state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att +935 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle +area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3559 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of +occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported +along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total +PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) all infm + +This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except | 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. +---|---|---|---|--- +[illegible signature] WIRELESS. | | | THI or TOR | +Stoned. | Signed. | | Time Cleared | + +## Page 23 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here's the plan. I need to transcribe this Canadian WWII war diary page. It's a typed message, not a standard table, so that dictates the format. First, I'll carefully examine the document, noting the layout and any handwritten elements. The header, "FROM" and "TO" lines, are critical, so I'll scrutinize them. Then, I will transcribe the header, checking for any ambiguity in the abbreviations and unit designations. The OCR is a starting point, but I'll need to confirm everything by cross-referencing against the high-res crops and my knowledge of military terminology and abbreviations. The "TO" line seems to be the most critical for accuracy, and I'll need to translate any potential OCR errors back to the correct units. I will transcribe every word exactly as it appears, preserving all punctuation, abbreviations, and grid references. This means run-on words, strikethroughs, and any other formatting oddities need to be reproduced faithfully. I will take line breaks into account and reproduce them. Any handwritten notes, including signatures and margin notes, will also be transcribed. Finally, I will conduct a thorough review, comparing my transcription against the original image to verify accuracy, paying close attention to the “TO” line and the body of the message. +The final output will be a single text block, preserving line breaks where they seem intentional. The final step is to carefully review my transcription, ensuring everything is captured correctly. + + + +FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3,5 CDN FD R, C SQ 8 RECCE, "A" COY- TOR SCOTS + +? GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.) 1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793 (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at WISSANT 7371 (.) US army (.) 12 and 20 US corps on R MOSELLE from excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached K5332 (.) 2 BRIT army (.) GUARDS armd div gained brhead over ALBERT CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.) RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of OSTEND (.) ESSEX SCOT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5296 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON-PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.) 3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.) patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.) 3 SASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.) TOR SCOT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm + +If liable [Signature] +-- -- IN CYPHER H Fontaine Lt. + +## Page 24 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this transcription. I've got a scanned page here – a Canadian Army war diary "MESSAGE FORM" from WWII. My goal is an exact replica, down to every stray mark. It's a "MESSAGE FORM," which means it's not a standard table, so I’ll need to capture the layout as well. + +First, I need to copy the header information. The top left corner is tough to read, but it seems to say `9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 50) 5/43 MP 718920`. Then, I have the standard form stuff: `ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)`, `MESSAGE FORM`, and `Register No. 13`. + +Next up, the "Signals Use Only" section. I'll need to include all the column headers: `Cell`, `Srl. No.`, `Priority`, and `Transmission Instructions`. Under that, `ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.`. + +Moving on to the "From/To" section. Here's what I have: `FROM (A)`: `5 CDN INF BDE`. `Originator`: which is blank. The next section is `For Action.`. Then, the `Date-Time of Origin`, with `1615B`, `12xxxxxx`, and `xx1211B`. Those 'x's are a bit mysterious, but I'll leave them as they appear. The `Office Date Stamp` is a circular stamp. It says "ARMY" at the top, "SIGNALS" at the bottom, and in the middle, `CZ/12/XI/E-`. I'll transcribe it as accurately as possible. The `TO` field is `R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT`. Finally, there are blanks for `(W) For Information (INFO)`, `Message Instructions`, and `GR`. + +Now for the main event: the message body! This is where the bulk of the content lies. First, `Originator's No` is blank. The message text starts: `GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.)`. I need to capture every detail. I will follow the layout, including all abbreviations, punctuation, and grid references. The message is broken into two main paragraphs, one starting with `GO 2 SECRET(.)`, the other beginning with `Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV...`. + +Lastly, the footer section. Here's what it looks like: `This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.` Right above the printed instruction: `into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.` Then there are lines for `Originator's Signature, Rank, and Appt.`, `Degree of Priority.`, `Time`, `System Op.`, `THI or TOR`, `Time Cleared`, and `Signed.`. + +I also see a handwritten annotation over the typed text that reads: `brhead hoped to be effected bre to fall div(.)`. It is crucial that I include this, as it is written directly on the page. + +Time to start transcribing! + + + +9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 50) 5/43 MP 718920 +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +MESSAGE FORM +Register No. 13 +Cell +Srl. No. +Priority +Transmission Instructions +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. +FROM +(A) +5 CDN INF BDE +Originator +For Action. +Date-Time of Origin. +1615B +12xxxxxx +xx1211B +Office Date Stamp +[Stamp: circular] ARMY / CZ/12/XI/E- / SIGNALS +TO +R H C R DE MAIS CAL + +## Page 25 — gemini-2.5-pro + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) + +MESSAGE FORM + +Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | Register No. +(55/R.) + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY + +FROM (A) +Originator +5 CDN INF BDE + +For Action + +TO +R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) + +Date—Time of Origin +192015A + +OFFICE DATE STAMP +[STAMP: Circular stamp with "ARMY" at the top, "SIGNALS" at the bottom, and "CZ 19 XI 44 E-" in the center.] + +Message Instructions | GR + +Originator's No. + +OO 5 SECRET(.) one(.) intercorps bdy 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective +201000A(.) rd from rd junc 884983 - BLIJOT 8694 thence line of wood to +canal junc 957934 thence line of ROTTUMMER and canal to pt 792877 all +incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 788868 thence river to br 781861 +thence rd to DUF ST 7382 all excl2 CDN CORP (.) two(.) 2 CDN CORPS to have +running rights on rd 788867 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly crossing 788870(.) +three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at +201000A(.) + +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 + +System | Op +201000A(.) + +THI or TOR + +Time cleared + +SIGNED + +SIGNED +A M de Salaberry +Capt + +## Page 26 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here's the deal. I've got a WWII Canadian Army war diary page to transcribe. This is going to be meticulous work, no room for interpretation. + +First things first, I need to stick to the rules. Every single word, as it is, no corrections. Punctuation, abbreviations, grid references, the whole nine yards. If it's a table, I'll format it with HTML. Blank spaces? They become "[BLANK]". + +Now, let's look at this image. It's a message form, not your standard war diary format. It's typed, probably from the field. "MESSAGE FORM" is at the top. I see a "FROM" and a "TO" line. The body looks like a single block of text – probably a military intelligence summary. Then a footer with "- - - - - IN CIPHER" which means it's likely top secret, or at least highly classified. And, of course, a stamp and a handwritten number. + +The plan is straightforward. I'll start at the top and work my way down, line by line. Header, the "FROM" line, then the "TO" line, making sure to list all the recipients. After that, I'll transcribe the main body of the message, word for word, paying very close attention to all the abbreviations, numbers, and grid references. The "(.)" for periods? That stays. Finally, I'll transcribe the footer, the stamp (as best I can) and the handwritten number. + +Alright, let's get into the nitty-gritty. This is where it gets interesting, and it's all about the details. +* "MESSAGE FORM" - The message form. +* "FIREX" and "212345A". Okay, so there's that. +* "FROM 5 CDN INF BDE" - Got it. +* "TO": This is going to take a bit, a few different recipients. + * "R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS S CIN FD REGT" + * "20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY" + * "1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB" - Check. +* Main Body Transcription: This is where it gets dense, and I can start understanding the message. + * "OO V SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) infm to211530A (.) identifications (.)" + * "1 coy 484 BLANDES SCHUETZEN BN 810830A at 627936 PW (.) one pl of Pws" + * "coy in posn 827936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated" + * "in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595" + * "arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys" + * "each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys" + * "at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since" + * "warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel" + * "incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with" + * "battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl" + * "PZ FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690998 (.)" + * "formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task" + * "was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed" + * "bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand" + * "149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible" + * "sector MARIAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.)" + * "present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in" + * "wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times" + * "(.) LMGs reported at 805948 808947 809946 (.) br 809985 partially" + * "demolished (.) civs report Hq at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.)" + * "for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep" + * "must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm". - Done! +* Footer: + * "if liable - - - - - - - - - -" + * "- - - - - IN CIPHER" - The end of the message. +* Stamp and Handwritten Note: The faint circular stamp with "ARMY SIGNALS", and the handwritten "32" beside it. + +Alright, now the final check. Did I get everything? All the text, the format, the abbreviations, the grid references, and everything else? I think so. It's all there, transcribed exactly as it was. Good to go! + + + +MESSAGE FORM + +FIREX 212345A + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE + +TO +R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS S CIN FD REGT +20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +OO V SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) infm to211530A (.) identifications (.) +1 coy 484 BLANDES SCHUETZEN BN 810830A at 627936 PW (.) one pl of Pws +coy in posn 827936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated +in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595 +arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys +each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys +at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since +warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel +incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with +battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl +PZ FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690998 (.) +formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task +was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed +bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand +149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible +sector MARIAM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) +present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in +wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times +(.) LMGs reported at 805948 808947 809946 (.) br 809985 partially +demolished (.) civs report Hq at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) +for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep +must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - - - - - - - - - - +- - - - - IN CIPHER + +[STAMP: ARMY SIGNALS] 32 + +## Page 27 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Right, time to get to work. I have a single-page document to transcribe, a "PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C" from 21 ARMY GROUP. It's not a standard war diary format, so I'll need to treat it as a block of text. This requires careful attention to detail. + +My process will be methodical. First, I'll transcribe the handwritten note "Appendix 8" at the top left. Then the "21 ARMY GROUP" header. Next, I'll tackle the top right corner: the handwritten "Appy 8" and the rather complex stamp, which will require careful description. I'll represent the stamp as best I can, noting the purple ink and handwritten additions. + +After that, I'll transcribe the title, "PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C" and subtitle. Then comes the body of the message, which will be the bulk of the work, transcribing each paragraph, paying close attention to quoted sections. The guillemets (« ») are critical here, as the OCR used the wrong characters. + +The signature block is next, including the handwritten signature, the typed title, the handwritten "C-in-C 21 Army Group.", and the flourish. Finally, I'll transcribe the location and date at the bottom left. + +I'll double-check everything meticulously against the original image for spelling, abbreviations, punctuation – all of it. This requires precision. This is a primary source, after all. This is the heart of it all. + + + +[Handwritten in top left corner:] +Appendix +8 + +[In top right corner:] +[Handwritten:] Appy 8 +[Stamped in purple ink:] SECRET +[Stamped in purple ink:] Appendix [Handwritten:] 192 +[Stamped in purple ink:] [Handwritten:] 8 +[Stamped in purple ink, illegible] + +21 ARMY GROUP + +PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C +(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS) + +1. I want today, 17 September, to speak to all soldiers in the Group of Armies under my command. + +2. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on 21 August. Then we were moving up towards the SEINE, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. Today the SEINE is far behind us; the Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany. +And by the terrific energy of your advance northwards from the Seine, you brought quick relief to our families and loved ones in England — by occupying the launching sites of the flying bombs. +We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The total of prisoners captured is now nearly 400,000; and there are many more to be collected from those ports in Britany and in the Pas de Calais that are still holding out. +The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material; it is becoming problematical how much longer he can continue the struggle. + +3. Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space of time. +You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. +Let us say to each other : +« This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ». + +4. And now the Allies are closing in on Nazi Germany from the east, from the south, and from the west; her satellite powers have thrown the towel into the ring — they have had enough of the Nazis, and they now fight on our side. Our American Allies are fighting on German soil in many places; very soon we shall all be there. + +5. The Nazi leaders have ordered the people to defend Germany to the last and to dispute every inch of ground; this is a very natural order, and we would do the same ourselves in a similar situation. +But the mere issuing of orders is quite useless; you require good men and true to carry them out. +The great mass of the German people know that their situation is already hopeless, and they will think more clearly on this subject as we advance deeper into their country; they have little wish to continue the struggle. + +6. Whatever orders are issued in Germany, and whatever action is taken on them, no human endeavours can now prevent the complete and utter defeat of the armed forces of Germany; their fate is certain, and their defeat will be absolute. +The triumphant cry now is +« Forward into Germany ». + +7. Good luck to you all, and good hunting in Germany. + +[Handwritten signature:] B. L. Montgomery +Field - Marshal +[Handwritten:] C-in-C 21 Army Group. +[Handwritten line underneath] + +Belgium +17 Sept. 1944. + +## Page 28 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, time to get to work on this regimental journal cover. First things first, I'll transcribe everything systematically, starting from the top left and working down. I see "The" and then the regimental crest, which I'll mentally note the presence of but not transcribe as text, as per the instructions. Next is "REGIMENTAL JOURNAL." The title "THE GLEN" is next, stylized with a tartan pattern - just text, so I'll transcribe that. There's a handwritten note "App 9" next to it and a "9" on the left side - I'll get those. + +Then, below that title, I'll transcribe "THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A." and the line below it: "Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's)." The volume and number are on the left: "VOL VI" and "NO IV." I'll get the handwritten date in the middle, "Aug - Sept" and "1944." There's a cartoon drawing, which I'll ignore as instructed, and a signature "Pat" that I will include. + +Finally, there's a purple stamp at the bottom right. The top line is unreadable, but I can make out "19 SEP 1944" on the next line and "SEP 1944" on the third. Let me double-check the crop – yes, "19 SEP 1944" and "SEP 1944" is what I see. Okay, time to bring it all together, keeping the layout in mind. No tables needed; just a block of text, preserving the order and positions. I will double-check everything for accuracy. Perfect. + + + +The REGIMENTAL JOURNAL +[Handwritten] 9 +THE GLEN +[Handwritten] App 9 +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV + +[Handwritten] Aug - Sept +[Handwritten] 1944 + +[Artist's signature on drawing] Pat + +[Purple stamp] +[Illegible] +19 SEP 1944 +SEP 1944 +[/Purple stamp] + +## Page 29 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +[Stamp: C.O.S] + +ADDRESS + +This is the first opportunity to
+speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm-
+issionsd Officers, and Men since we left
+England. We have moved far and fast since
+that day, and conditions of which you are
+fully aware as I am, have made it unwise
+to have you together in a small compact
+group so that I could speak to you. I
+have talked to many of you individually
+at odd times, now I want to expross a few
+of my thoughts to all of you through the
+modium of the "GLEN". + +It is a much more "grown up" battalion
+nowy after the experiences in has been
+through in these last months, and although
+in my opisien it was a first class Unit
+then, I think it is even a better Unit now.
+There has been many changes in the Unit and
+we have been joined by many new men, but one
+of the things which has pleased me so much
+is titoyda spite of the new men who have
+joinouns from ae many other Units and dif-
+ferent places, there is no question that it
+is still The Calgary Highlanders. + +Your price in yourgolyes individually
+and as a Battalion is ocrtainly justified
+by ysur docompris agrite. It is too early
+yot to takehrston much cotail about those
+accompilhecates and mayny spourity regul-
+ations would notepormit. There will be
+yhan the job is thor-oughly-oompilatod,
+but this much I can say,
+that I have always felt an unbounded pride
+in the Fantailon, but the
+upcomplishments beth by the Unit and by individuals in it
+beggars my poor pewers to demoribe. In
+many cases, - and of this I am very sure, -
+our successas Lave roculted, not caly from
+military atratogy, human logic, individua
+gallantry and bewvary, and collective
+unity of effort, but something infinitely
+stronger than all these - the Grace of God. + +You have unflinchingly MET the most exact-ing demands that have been made on you.
+You have amestown a pouage and + +cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in
+your coutry, and an unconquerable determination successfully to
+axooute any task,- and you have done it
+time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from
+easy and I do not expoot the balance of it
+to be any easier. We have made great stri-
+des along that path and I am completely
+confident that having overcome the obst-los you have, nåthing, in fact can rest-
+rain you,- and the distanco is vastly shor-ter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the re-
+schievements is read, it will
+compard favourably with your pradocessors.
+It will give you a rating with uny time
+and will most completely justify
+your faith and pride in yourselves and the
+hopes and expectations of relatives,
+friends and supporters at home. I consider
+you trusly worthy successors, to the "Fight-
+ing Tenth" 10th Bn. C.E.F.) (the last War)
+the Unit which you porpetuato. You are
+nobay and, heroically fulfilling the obli-gations of your sarviog, and the bursting
+priệc which I feel in you will be shared by the countnge you reprogenbed. + +As far as the honour which was recent-
+ly arardod no áp concerned, 200k upon
+that as physical evidence of the recogn-
+ition of the magnificent performance you
+have gorsistently givon, and as such, shall
+wear with the greatest prids. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the
+supporting amrs gå all branches of the ser-
+vice that have from sims to tinc so ably
+baon magnifigent. Their help has
+been appre-ciative. + +My nost sincera congratulations for all you have accomplished. We will cont-
+qual porognoz nce until the finel
+suocessful culmination of our efforts.
+For that future time good luck to you all,
+Officers, Non-boniasioned Officers, and
+Men, and may God continue to grant us his
+support in the future as he has done in
+the past. + +"THE OLD MAN" + + + +[Stamp: C.O.S]
+
+ADDRESS
+
+This is the first opportunity to
+speak to all of you, Officers, Non-comm-
+issioned Officers, and Men since we left
+England. We have moved far and fast since
+that day, and conditions of which you are
+fully aware as I am, have made it unwise
+to have you together in a small compact
+group so that I could speak to you. I
+have talked to many of you individually
+at odd times, now I want to express a few
+of my thoughts to all of you through the + +## Page 30 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Alright, here we go. I've got a fascinating document here: a page from what looks like a WWII Canadian Army newsletter or war diary. My task is to transcribe it exactly, capturing all the nuances, including the inevitable wartime typos and the informal tone. I'll read it carefully, making sure to capture every detail. + +
THEM HE WROTE HOME
+

EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lea, who formerly wrote the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of the Battalion at the present due to wounds recieved in battle. We understand his wounds have healed, but it is doubtful wheather Jack will return. In the mean-time at least an effort is being made to carry on in Jack's pla00.

+

TO THE FOLKS AT HOME - Being as I am in France and am very busy digging slit tre-nches, and other necessary actions, I have-n't had much time to write. Every time I got ready to write we would have to move or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or Moaning Minnies.

+

Thes Moaning Minniesare quite the Thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of funny noises, but nothing quite like these Minnies. You hear them once and you never forget them. A fellow can't come right out and explain them, but the name just about fits them. I've been thinking of taking one back to the homestead for post war reasons. Then when the tax and bill collectors come around I can set it off and watch them dig in on some one else's quart.

+

These Jerry's are quite the lads when it comes to 88's and Minnies, but got them alone and they aren't so hot. One day our A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travell-ing light he has a sten and mags. He's looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl jumps into the trench and lets go a full mag, he's putting on the second one when four Square Heads came out with their hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the great P38s and almost sent them back when he found they didn't have any. However he put one of the Jerry's who could parley a little English in charge and sent them back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds on his way looking for a P38.

+

I haven't been hearing from you much lately. But I guess that is on account of you not writing as often as you did when you used to write often. My girl friend has slipped too. Maybe it's be-cause she is playing around with one of those big dough guys back there. Them maybe she got to hearing about me mixing it a little with some of the English femmes back in England. However you can let her know it was only casual stuff on my part, I can't help it if they insist on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy is too busy digging holes and looking for cider to bother with girl friends. You might ease a hint her way that I might be running a bit short on smokes. We only got a small issue from the good old Army, but the poor wee French girls can hardly get any.

+

A lot of the fellowsare sort of lost because there aren't any pubs with good Beer like there was in England. Instead the people have their own private cider still in their homes. Some of the cider is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather drink it than the water we get here. Some big nob has got the idea that lime kills germs, so they up and sling in shovels full. If it wasn't for the cider we would sure be in a bad way. I think there must be a lime issue in place of blanco these days. A couple of the boys were knocked out on the water and if it hadn't been for the cider bringing them round it's hard to say where he would be to-day.

+

Remember me telling you about the Duke making stuff in his still and how the butler used to clean the sink with it ? Well they have some stuff over here with a fancy French name that makes the Duke's brew taste like rain water. Some of the boys were spiked their cider with it, but it soon had them spiked colder than a High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. said they would be O.K. when their stomack had relined. We used it in our lighters and it worked fine until it started eating the cases away.

+

I had aletter from the butler the other day. He said the Duke would have written too only he lost his pen to the butler in a crap game.

+

Well I must away to my hole, I hear some moaning. At first I thought it was one of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny alright.

+
Your gift to humanity -
+
PTE TUMBLEWEED. + + + +THEM HE
+WROTE HOME + +

+EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lea, who formerly wrote +the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of +the Battalion at the present due to wounds +recieved in battle. We understand his +wounds have healed, but it is doubtful +wheather Jack will return. In the mean- +time at least an effort is being made to +carry on in Jack's pla00. +

+TO THE FOLKS AT HOME - Being as I am in +France and am very busy digging slit tre- +nches, and other necessary actions, I have- +n't had much time to write. Every time I +got ready to write we would have to move +or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or +Moaning Minnies. +

+Thes Moaning Minniesare quite the +Thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of +funny noises, but nothing quite like these +Minnies. You hear them once and you never +forget them. A fellow can't come right +out and explain them, but the name just +about fits them. I've been thinking of +taking one back to the homestead for post +war reasons. Then when the tax and bill +collectors come around I can set it off +and watch them dig in on some one else's +quart. +

+These Jerry's are quite the lads when +it comes to 88's and Minnies, but got them +alone and they aren't so hot. One day our +A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travell- +ing light he has a sten and mags. He's +looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a +sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl +jumps into the trench and lets go a full +mag, he's putting on the second one when +four Square Heads came out with their +hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our +A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the +great P38s and almost sent them back when +he found they didn't have any. However +he put one of the Jerry's who could parley +a little English in charge and sent them +back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off +across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds +on his way looking for a P38. +

+I haven't been hearing from you much +lately. But I guess that is on account +of you not writing as often as you did +when you used to write often. My girl +friend has slipped too. Maybe it's be- +cause she is playing around with one +of those big dough guys back there. Them +maybe she got to hearing about me mixing +it a little with some of the English +femmes back in England. However you can +let her know it was only casual stuff on +my part, I can't help it if they insist +on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy +is too busy digging holes and looking for +cider to bother with girl friends. You +might ease a hint her way that I might be +running a bit short on smokes. We only +got a small issue from the good old Army, +but the poor wee French girls can hardly +get any. +

+A lot of the fellowsare sort of lost +because there aren't any pubs with good +Beer like there was in England. Instead +the people have their own private cider +still in their homes. Some of the cider +is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather +drink it than the water we get here. Some +big nob has got the idea that lime kills +germs, so they up and sling in shovels +full. If it wasn't for the cider we would +sure be in a bad way. I think there must +be a lime issue in place of blanco these +days. A couple of the boys were knocked +out on the water and if it hadn't been for +the cider bringing them round it's hard to +say where he would be to-day. +

+Remember me telling you about the +Duke making stuff in his still and how the +butler used to clean the sink with it ? +Well they have some stuff over here with +a fancy French name that makes the Duke's +brew taste like rain water. Some of the +boys were spiked their cider with it, but +it soon had them spiked colder than a +High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. +said they would be O.K. when their stomack +had relined. We used it in our lighters +and it worked fine until it started eating +the cases away. +

+I had aletter from the butler the +other day. He said the Duke would have +written too only he lost his pen to the +butler in a crap game. +

+Well I must away to my hole, I hear + +## Page 31 — gemini-2.5-pro + + +Okay, here's the plan. I need to transcribe this document, and the user is very specific about *how* they want it done. They want every single detail included, no corrections, no additions – the whole kit and caboodle. That means spelling, grammar, abbreviations, and even the layout must be copied exactly. I need to pay close attention to any handwritten notes, stamps, and anything else that's visible. + +This isn't a typical war diary table. It's more of a newsletter style page with the title "10 GLEN". I'll start with the handwritten "10" at the top and work my way down, preserving the structure with line breaks where needed. I've got to be meticulous about the details. + +1. I'll start by transcribing the handwritten "10" in the top left corner. +2. Next, I'll transcribe the header, which includes "GLEN", "ON ACTIVE SERVICE", "PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH.", and "MONDAY 4 SEPT. 44". +3. Then, there's a handwritten "Appx 10" in the middle. I'll get that down too. +4. After that, I'll transcribe "VOL 2 NO 6", and then the main title "Allied Troops Reported At Brussels". +5. The main body of the text is divided into two columns, which I must preserve. I'll take the text from the left column first, starting with "FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND..." and paying close attention to any unusual spelling or line breaks. +6. Then I'll tackle the right column, beginning with "ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY...". +7. Finally, there is a stamp in the lower right corner, including details like "War Diaries" and "SEP 4 1944". I'll have to transcribe that exactly as it appears. + +I've checked the text and layout. + +I'll format the output using a two-column HTML table to mirror the document's structure. This is the best approach to represent those columns, while staying true to the instructions. The two-column table is the semantic and visually faithful way to represent the data, while meeting all the user's requirements. + + + +10 GLEN +

+ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH. +
+MONDAY 4 SEPT. 44 +

+Appx 10 +

+VOL 2 NO 6 +

+Allied Troops Reported +
+At Brussels +

+

+ + + + +## Page 32 — gemini-2.5-pro + +Appendix to War Diary +
mover + +France and Belguim +
Sep 16-17-18 1944 +
Enront from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +
Lieut Col. Dr. Mac Lauchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore (I.O.) +
Also two static days in Borsbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q. + +At 1345' hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Lieut Col Dr. +
Mac Lauchlan and the I.O. travelled to 5 C.I.B. main H.Q. +
at Looburghe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they met Lieut Col Frank +
Mitchell and his I.O. of the R.M.C. and Lieut Col Julien Bebeau and +
his I.O. of the Regement de Mais. + +At 1400 hrs Major Slater, Bde. of 5 C.I.B. gave this party +
the officers route from Looburghe to Antwerp. Lieut Col Dr. Mac L- +
and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to +
meet Brigadier A.J. Megill at 5 C.I.B. Tac H.Q. at Borsbeek 7893. +
by 1800 hrs. + +Around 1415 hrs the advance party, headed by Lieut Col D.G. Mac L +
started on the long trip of approximatily 130 miles in length. +
The C.O. drove his own jeep because of one priius reason. His +
driver on many occassions has caused extra grey hairs to sprout +
forth - and all for no good reason. The driver's sense of balance +
and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was +
with a sije of relief that the I.O. rode along with the C.O. driving, +
and not the scattu brain driver, who had, on many occassions +
in the past nearly driven the I.O. crazy. One thing is certain +
at this juncture. There will very shortly be a new "Murray" +
jeep driver. + +We passed through beautiful country enront and upon passing +
into Belguim, at Roosherghe, the party were stopped because of +
a flat tire on Lieut Col D.G. Mac L's jeep. During this short +
interim we partook of a luscious cold beer and a relief +
of feelings. + +We followed "Trump" route until we reached Oost Capelle +
when our route changed to "Dranoutre" and then to "Heart". The +
route was very well marked throughout and map reading +
presented little difficultly until a little later, which will +
be explained as the diary propesses. +
* + +delete (Such very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ghent, +
were passed through during the trip - and many spots +
of Canadian National interest were seen - as we unfortunately +
had to speed by, due to the time limits. We saw Canadian +
and British cemeteries and memorials, and German 1914-18 +
fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle +
6468 was noticeably well kept and certainly a joy to behold +
in its extraordinary bullwark of bright fresh flowers.) + +An interesting fact durring the trip was the presence of +
3 lane cement highways. as a matter of fact the roads were diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_olmocr-2-7b.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_olmocr-2-7b.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a77f24 --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_olmocr-2-7b.md @@ -0,0 +1,3777 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025 +Label: olmocr-2-7b +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + +## Page 1 — olmocr-2-7b + +M.F.M. 11A +200M-J-40 (5185) +H.Q. 1772-39-1000 + +SECRET + +ORIGINAL +DUPLICATE +TRIPLICATE +(Strike out where not applicable) + +*WAR DIARIES* +Apppxs Checked +Date 19 Lu, 1947 + +WAR DIARY +OF +THE CALGARY H HIGHLANDERS CA(O) + +FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44 + +Louvier +VOLUME 2-57 + +(Stamp: CON. SEC. HQ. EGN. 21 ARMY GP. RECEIVED 8 NOV 1944 WAR DIARIES) +(Stamp: WAR DIARY 12 Nov 1944) + +War Diaries +Ser. 12 +Appx 13-15 +Sep 1944 + +APPENDICES 13 TO 15 +# 1, 8 - 14 Enclosed +appendix 16- in Appendix Jacket (maps) + +ORIGINAL +SEP 1944 1/261 + +## Page 2 — olmocr-2-7b + +1 +WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F. + +Instructions for Compilation and Despatch + +1. A War Diary are 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 army as a whole, by maintaining a historical record of operations; and to provide data upon which the unit's improvement in training, equipment, organization and administration may be based. + +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 retained by the unit for three months and then forwarded, also after all, through the usual channels, to A.G., 2nd Echelon. + +4. Post-war disposal will be as under: +Originals—retained at Ottawa for historical purposes. +Duplicates—to Record Office for historical purposes. +Triplicates—to unit for custody with unit records. + +5. The War Diary will be entered up daily on M.F. 11 and rendered monthly in triplicate (Mohn. Instry, form C.M. 1327. Aug. 1937). The monthly return 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. 30, para. 3 ii). + +2 +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. +(ii) Daily map location, employment, movements and concentrations of the unit and its subunits, positions of batteries, companies, etc. Marche tables should be attached as appendices. +(iii) Important personnel changes and matters relating to the duties of each branch of the staff, including appointments, promotions and instructions, Part I Orders, issued by the unit during the month should be attached as appendices. +(iv) Detailed account of operations—to include:- +Exact hour, location and circumstances of important events, and the map references and names of neighbouring units. Commanders of batteries or companies (O.C.) should give numbers and number of O.R. (engaged and in ballast) and the casualties suffered, including the identity and enemy of foreign forces. Ammunition expended. Appendices should include sketches, diagrams, graphical representations, Copy of Part I Orders, etc. Detailed account of any prisoners received or despatched during active operations as an appendix. A complete set of the operations orders for the month. Notes on conferences and reports rendered to higher formations, or received from lower formations, as appendices to the original copy. + +3 +(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes. +(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Returns referencing Copy of Part I Orders and Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R. should be attached as appendices. Changes in organization, stores, transport, etc. + +7. It is essential that all copies of both text and appendices be legible. Appendices will be numbered and referenced to the text in the last column of the summary. Copies 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 monthly return is fully filled in and the monthly review is being submitted (F.S.R. Vol. I, Sec. 171, para. 11), a general considerated to be written in the value in the light of the above as an appendix to the original copy of the War Diary. + +9. The war diary makes possible the secure and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, conditions and action. + +Note: If monthly diary is more than one thick leaf, use a separate folder. If appendices are bulky, tie the 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 + +## Page 3 — olmocr-2-7b + +Instructions regarding preparation of
War Diary (which will be kept from first
day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.F.M. 11
40/1/P 6/37 (3072) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate for be
forwarded to O. i/e 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Title pages will be prepared. + +
+ FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND ARMOURED COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE.

+ ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS.

+ AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE BRITISH TRUST AND ARE REPORTED TO HAVE FREED MONS.

+ GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERAT-ING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ.

+ CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT-FLANK ABBEVILLE.

+ AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYONS.

+ THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUS-SARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGT. + 		+ ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIF-IED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN ITALY BEFORE THEM.

+ RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FIN-LAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS MORNING.

+ RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS.

+ A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS YUGOSLAVIA.

+ PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVAO IN THE PHILIPPINES.

+ [Stamp]
+ War Diaries
+ Ser ................. 192
+ Appx ................ 10
+ SEP 4 1944
+ [/Stamp]

+ GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44

No. Description Original Duplicate Triplicate
+✓ 1. A.F.W. 3008/9E X - -
+2. Part II Orders - - X
+✓ 3. Arty Task Tables X - -
+✓ 4. Move Orders X - -
+✓ 5. Messages X - -
+✓ 6. Patrole Programme X - X
+✓ 7. Recommendation for Victoria Cross X ✓ -
+✓ 8. Message from the C in C X - -
+✓ 9. The Glen X - -
+✓ 10. Daily News sheets X - -
+✓ 11. Allied Agents X ✓ -
+✓ 12. Memorial Service 3 Sep 44 X - -
+✓ 13. March Fast - DIEPPE X - -
+✓ 14. Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44 X - -
+✓ 15. Maps X - -
+ +## Page 4 — olmocr-2-7b + +Page 2 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embardi- +ment), 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 +F. 5/7 & S/7 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet SE1
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2466
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.
Our area is a Former German defended locality and as usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven very wise, anyway.
We are not in defense yet anyway and all ocys and ecpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other then freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe Cemetery. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Montgomery. Of course is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing - re-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.

Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		/ J
+ +## Page 5 — olmocr-2-7b + +Page 6 WAR DIARY M.F.M. 11 +Instructions regarding preparation of OR 40/P & S/37 +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY Original, duplicate and triplicate be +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. I. (Erase heading not required) forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE LES
DIEPPE
MR 24 68
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMQUES
MR 001850
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		Today the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. +
We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs Were we in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Bn instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beaucamp then northwards to get back on our own route. +
When we arrived in the area we were greeted by breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adj. I.O., and recee party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and snored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an early cup of tea at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs the area of the town called Bourbourgville and on. +
Capt Mark Tennant and his recee party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diestel Feels the town of Folquin is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including C.O. and Maj. Lyn, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Misses and Miles. Why a pity they had to move on. +
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal. +
At the cross-roads in Nordamques the battalion has debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead. +
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us, who are following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route. +
The I.O. certainly holds his head high since along the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O. +
At 1900hrs the RHC started their push up to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.		15
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+ +## Page 6 — olmocr-2-7b + +Page 7 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries, (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.P. M. 11 +40/P & S/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE LES
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDMAQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.

Weather Cold with rain		(S)
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordmaques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and almost all the roads were reported closed. There were no chances.
We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighbouring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients.
The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
+ +## Page 7 — olmocr-2-7b + +Page 50 +WAR DIARY +M.F.M. 11 +40/F.6 & 6/37 (3072) +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200%. H Hour had been set at 1830 hours but when the time rolled round, Major Mackenzie requested a 10 minute extension on Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when some 20 plrs fell asleep. The C.O. was not informed of the request from Dog and trying to reach them finally, After trying to contact Major Kearns by air, and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able to reach the carrier who was operating as link and brought back the information that Able Coy was in position holding the ridge. However, due the enemy were lobbing over the old phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major Kearns Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking movement staying in the houses. The enemy had occupied the houses and forced them to get out of town and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further, to Able Coy situation report, Major Kearns at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that the situation was quite serious and anxious. He was trying to reorganize but was constrained by sniper opportunities. Reinforcements were needed but he could not whether he could get some from Dog. Close with the enemy, he did not request more casualties necessitating additional stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. On orders from the C.O. Major Mills had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quieting down, permitting him to reorganize.
Following a morep at 2315 came the encouraging word that Major Kearns's punasnius band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day was won.
Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed.

Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon.
Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility.		Jgh
+ +## Page 8 — olmocr-2-7b + +Page 51 +WAR DIARY +MFM 11 +40/P & 57 (2072) + +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +O.E. +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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A. R. L. Ellis maj....................
(R. L. Ellis) Major
A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)
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RanksStrengthDetails of officersReinforcements requiredNo.Any Specific Qualifications
(a) Total(b) Fit for duty(c) Unfit for duty(d) Fit for duty(e) Unfit for duty
Lieut-Colonels11
Majors44
Captains1313
Lieutenants19245
Second Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers
TOTALS381446
+* Enter details of Sick/Wounded etc numerically as exemplary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.). + +PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK + +(i) OFFICERS Joined during week. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
RankName - Regt or CorpsDateUnits from which joined
MajorW. L. S. L.20 Sepwith 1st Can. Inf. Bde.
MajorS. H. M.20 Sepwith 1st Can. Inf. Bde.
CaptC. W. R.20 Sepwith 1st Can. Inf. Bde.
CaptC. W. R.20 Sepwith 1st Can. Inf. Bde.
+ +(ii) Officers QUITTED during week. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
RankName - Regt or CorpsDateCause or Unit to which posted
LtH. Thompson (Calg High)15 SepWounded
+ +PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
RankName and InitialsRegt or CorpsRemarks (e.g. present, whereabouts, etc.)
22 Sep 44
+ +Page 2 + +PART B (Continued) +NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH + +PART D.— +(1) OFFICERS ON THE STRENGTH + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
No.RankNameCorpsAppointmentPresent at the Unit
1Lieut-Col.H. MacleuchlanCalg HighsC.O.Yes
2MajorF. H. BakerCalg HighsS 1/CYes
3MajorC. S. S. S.Calg HighsYes
4Capt. (A/Ma jor)R. L. SilvaCalg HighsYes
5Capt. (A/Major)F. H. ClarkeCalg HighsS 1/C CoyYes
6Capt.C. GordonCalg HighsYes
7Capt.C. GordonCalg HighsS 1/C CoyYes
8Capt.R. D. HeylandCalg HighsYes
9Capt.R. D. HeylandCalg HighsYes
10Capt.R. W. LasherCalg HighsYes
11Capt.R. W. LasherCalg HighsYes
12Capt.A. J. S. DondelsonCalg HighsA/Tfx OffrYes
13Capt.C. GordonCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
14Capt.C. GordonCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
15Capt.C. GordonCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
16Capt.G. B. WoodCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
17Capt.G. B. WoodCalg HighsCoy Cmd.Yes
18Lieut (A/Capt)R. BerfootCalg HighsMortar OffrYes
19Lieut (A/Capt)N. MeconCalg HighsCoy OffrYes
20Lieut.N. MeconCalg HighsCoy OffrYes
21Lieut.C. ToadCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
22Lieut.C. ToadCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
23Lieut.R. DouglasCalg HighsI. B.Yes
24Lieut.R. DouglasCalg HighsI. B.Yes
25Lieut.R. DouglasCalg HighsI. B.Yes
26Lieut.H. N. HolmgrenCalg HighsYes
27Lieut.H. N. HolmgrenCalg HighsYes
28Lieut.L. NegaliCalg HighsYes
29Lieut.L. NegaliCalg HighsYes
30Lieut.H. MaguireCalg HighsYes
31Lieut.H. MaguireCalg HighsYes
32Lieut.H. MaguireCalg HighsLiaison OffrYes
33Lieut.H. MaguireCalg HighsLiaison OffrYes
34Lieut.H. MalloryCalg HighsYes
35Lieut.G. CollarCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
36Lieut.G. CollarCalg HighsPl. Cmd.Yes
37Lieut.R. W. MillsCalg HighsSurplusYes
38Lieut.R. W. MillsCalg HighsSurplusYes
39Lieut.R. PatreyCalg HighsSurplusYes
40Lieut.R. PatreyCalg HighsSurplusYes
41Lieut.L. H. BrimerCalg HighsSurplusYes
42Lieut.L. H. BrimerCalg HighsSurplusYes
43Lieut.R. MacdonaldCalg HighsSurplusYes
+ +ATTACHED + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Substantive RankHigher Appt. (if any)NameCorpsAppointmentw.e.f.Date
MajorJ. H. WarrenR. E.w.f.f.1 Jun 44.
Capt.R. H. MurrayR. E.B Bde.w.e.f. 16 Mar 42.
Capt.S. SuperiorR. E.
MajorC. J. LannanR. E.B Aux Mer. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44.
+ +(Date of Despatch.) 22 Sep 44 (Signature of Commander.) +MR 740763 + +## Page 11 — olmocr-2-7b + +le 4/4 + +5 CDN FD REGT R.C.A. +Revised DF 503 Task Table as of 121400B + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoCoords of Task
E		Coords of Task
N		HtAxisEngaged Bty
DF 30217077401 m180°
DF 30B 312177781 m180°5 Bty
DF 322237791 m90°
DF 332327681 m90°
DF 342047711 m32°
DF 351937490220°
DF 382787581030°
DF 30B 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 4225477110360°
DF 47259575800
DF 48233075550
DF 4925657635065°
DF 51148583100
DF 5281700
DF 30B 5314008120028 Bty
DF 5415057995
+ +dfpy 3 + +R. M. Leathem Capt + +(R.M.LEATHEM)CAPT. RCA +Adjutant +5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A. + +I Sec + +Distribution No. +5 Bty 1 +28 Bty 2 +73 Bty 3 +5 O.I.B. 4, 5, 6, 7 +C.O. 8 +Adjutant 9 + +War Diaries +1/2 +Ser +Appx +SEP 1944 + +## Page 12 — olmocr-2-7b + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S(2433(5143))(Pads of 100) + +MESSAGE FORM +Register No. + +Call. Srl No. Priority Trans ton Instructions 112 157977 + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY OFFICE DATE STAMP + +Originator Date—Time of Origin +FROM +(A) HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div 172205A + +For Action +TO 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt, 4 Cdn Inf Bde +5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf D.v, RA 1 Corps +RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File. +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR + +Originator's No. +O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(S0S) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44. + +DELETE - DF(S0S) 18 67770426 (.) +SUBSTITUTE - DF(S0S) 18 62270426 (.) + +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS Time System Op +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS DEGREE OF PRIORITY THI or TOR +[Signature] +SIGNED Li out SIGNED Time cleared + +## Page 13 — olmocr-2-7b + +71 + +HQ 2 CDN INF DIV +DF & DF (SOG) TASK TABLE NO 35 +8 BDE +Copy No 36 +27 Sep 44 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Task NoMap RefHt(m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 171798W080Cancelled. Amtation
28 : 1800 hr.
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47166 9846010
DF 5690 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 99080110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126162 04972345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156954 0462020
DF 166441 0435030
DF 176706 035155
DF(SOG)186777 04262 and 14 Btye
DF 196847 0403
DF 20619 047
DF 217020 0179
DF(SOG)22693 99004526 Bty
DF 236865 0275
DF 246865 0057
DF 256865 0200
DF 269335 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28695 987070
DF 29696 9870130
DF 10017544 018010130
DF 10027612 02605130
DF 1003695 9870340
DF 1004703 9820340
DF 1005708 986070
DF 608080 06672520
DF 617954 046925320
DF 627590 058524conc
DF(SOG)707930 0530211606 Fd Regt
DF 717540 029511
DF 727885 057520335
DF 817840 026020conc
DF 827030 056018335
+ +1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOG) task tables. + +2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear. + +3. Authority and rates of fire as per RGA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders. + +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 1 +G 2 Cdn Inf Div 1 +RA 1 Grps 1 +RA 1 Pol Armed Div 1 + +War Diary File + +for BMRA (M Monagh) Maj +W. Percy-Robertson, Lieut +2 Cdn Inf Div +1 +1 +4 + +## Page 14 — olmocr-2-7b + +4 +SECRET +ISSUED IN +CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE +MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44 +Appx 4 + +R de M +CALG +HIGHLRS +S +LAA +RHC ++ +TKS +S +REGT +TS AMB +FD +COY + +War Diaries +1942 +Ser ........................ +Appx ........................ +SEP 1944 + +## Page 15 — olmocr-2-7b + +bily +INFO FROM 2 PHOTOS +NO 47 +1 SEPT 44 +REF MAPS - GSGS 4040 +SHEETS 59E 28, 29, 40 +APIS 2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE PART I + +12 +85 +BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G.s +CADENATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS +15 +CONVOY SHELTER PITS +80 +PARTIALLY +FLOODED +PARTIALLY +FLOODED +30 +FLOODED +MAIN RD +CLEAR +MR 2553 +SHELTER +PITS +MINE +SITUATION +C.O. +S.O. +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS +SHELTER +PITS 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SERUNITNO. OF VEHSTIME HEADTIME TAILPASTREMARKSNOTES
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by CO R H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for loading NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highers
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn2. Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs
3R H C9009000920Route to SP most direct3. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P.
4Calg Highers9009250945Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262835
5Hq 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highers clear before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde Hq clear before passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde Hq clear Xrds 257536
+ +DISTRIBUTION +R H C (2) Bde Comd +R de Mais (2) R M +Calg Highers (2) S. C. +18 Cdn Fd Amb I. O. +G Main 5 Cdn Inf Div T. O. +GSO III + +S.L. +Sigs O +L. Os. "A" "B" "C" +Comp +C. S. M. +File + +War Diary (3) + +Rg Slater +(R. G. Slater) Major +B. M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde + +## Page 17 — olmocr-2-7b + +SECRET +2DS/10-2 +32 2 Cdn Inf Div +17 Sep 44 + +Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP +Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000 + +[Handwritten: J. See 19/30] + +63 ++ 31 + +[Diagram showing areas labeled: +HQ DMA +RCASC +RCEME +SPARE +MEDS +ORD +B +C +4 Bde +5 Bde +6 Bde +LCA] + +1 DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44. +It is estimated move will be completed by 201500A. + +2 Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new +area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified. + +3 Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A. + +RB MacNeill +(R B MacNeill) Maj +DAQMC +for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div + +DISTRIBUTION:- + +List 'D' plus +'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear +'Q' (Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main + +## Page 18 — olmocr-2-7b + +(B) NOTES (Contd) + +4. Recce Parties + +(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bde SP by 18000A hrs. + +(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum. + +(c) Rations for the day are required. + +(d) Route as per route card. + +(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV. + +(f) Unit recce parties will pick up colms at DI S P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival. + +5. Inf bns will incl in their colms 2 - 40 MM LAg guns which will report to unit areas this evening. + +6. H Hr for move 0800A - 18 Sep 44. + +7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED. + +Oc Roly Highway. + +Route cards NOT yet avail able when +this det left. Follow same route as defined +yesterday - move of LHC ordered by GOC +Plan inf ord. + +R Slate +maj. + +## Page 19 — olmocr-2-7b + +CH + +80 ++ 1b + +ROSE +DAISY + +"SECRET" +SUPPLEMENT TO +2 CDN INF DIV +TRACE of REPORT LINES +26 SEPT 44 +1:100 000 +SHEET 3 + +VIOLET +PEARL +LILLY + +DIAMOND +RUBY + +TONY + +PANSY +ROGERS + +90 ++ 07 GEORGE + +73 ++ 07 +FIELD + +BENNY + +## Page 20 — olmocr-2-7b + +MESSAGE FORM + +FROM. 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020720B + +TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs + +GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm + +If liable -- etc -- + +W. Brown Lt. + +## Page 21 — olmocr-2-7b + +MESSAGE FORM + +FE 5 Cdn Inf Bde R de Mais Calg Highrs 020700B + +TO R H C + +GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance. (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US CORPS reached line LARONGY S6363 ZN815 S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUQUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army patrolling rd Crevecoeur M9127 to Grandvilliers M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY 36515 (.) arm cars fwd to line 36828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE ICOL 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4845 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and winging NW have secured FLICCOURT M97 (.) + +ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup col 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 3 PGR 2 PZ 3 PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 AF GAV now under comd 7dl INF div accord ing to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK AZT REGT 878 GR 346 INF DIV reich labour service org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction amiens (.) APITS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-1 sites 144425 183440 and 271473 (.) XXXXXX ground observation V-1 assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of SEINE BLAISSON 123109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) at ditches area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) at ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identification made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm + +If liable W Brown Lt. + +## Page 22 — olmocr-2-7b + +E. 2. 9533/6722P 490M (Page 100) 5/43 Mi 22.11.43 + +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 2 + +Sri. No. Priority Trammission Instructions + +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS ONLY USE. Office-Date Stamp +FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. +(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 050800B +For Action. +CZ-2 x 2 1 F +SIGNALS + +TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR + +Originator's No +GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) Identification Hq coy +630 O3T bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272 +FU3 Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) +FW3 state 630 O3T bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att +935 GR 245 inf div(.) receve reports few enemy encountered in triangle +area LE CRIEL 4175 - ST SAENS 3535 - DIEPPE 2269 with exception of +occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported, +along R VIENNE sqs 1557 - 1556 - 1553 and in wood sq 1555(.) total +PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) 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. THI or TOR +except WIRELESS. be sent IN CIPHER. +Signed. Signed. Time Cleared + +## Page 23 — olmocr-2-7b + +FROM: 5 CDN BDE +TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS, 5 CDN FD R, C SQ B RECCE, "A" COY- +TOR SCOTTS + +GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.). +1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4 +CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for bridge area 8794-8793 +W33347 5371 inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to sea sat +excel MARNY UB1 to exol THIONVILLE UBS (.) elts of 5 div across +river at 37246 UB of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div +elts at ROSES at UB 37246 (.) 12 US corps moving on right flank to area +Y52 32 of TROYES (.) 7 US corps moving to LUNEVILLE 4428 and elts reached +K5332 (.) 2 BRIT ARMY (.) GUARDS armd div gained bridgehead +CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attempt to drive North +from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs +2 WBN 5 CDN inf bde crossed CLANKENBERG 7911 clear of enemy (.) +RHLI took up coy posns south of CLANKENBERG 7911 cds leading out of +OTAND (.) 33EX 3COT occupy O-STEND with one coy on controls +WEST on main rd to North and SOUTH rd sq 5296 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) +areas Ards 8176 and R D3 MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled +during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHR5 occupied LOCY +PLACE 1380 NBR patrols to 383990 discovered enemy destroyers coastal +PANNE 3990 patrols to 383990 discovered enemy destroyers coastal +gun (.) FUS MR astride main rd running thru sqa 4088 and 4087 (.) +3 BAN R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-HAINS 4995 (.) +3 LAI patrols out the main rd at Ards 459985 and Ards 463915 (.) +TOR SCOTT 1090 with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B +GRAVETINES 0680 (.) all firm + +If liable [handwritten: for further action] + +## Page 24 — olmocr-2-7b + +NO 553/6322TP 490M (Dude 15/43 MP 1184) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 13 +ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) +Cell. Erl. 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 121145Z +For Action. C/12 XI 45 +SIGNALS + +TO R H G R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD RECT GR +(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions + +Originator's No +GO 2 SECRET(.). SITREP based on info to infm to 111600B(.).) 1 BRIT CORPS(.). att- +ack of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.). 51 div right and 49 div left +have practically reached sea (.). NINTH US ARMY (.). 8 US corps street- +fighting began in BREST 10 sep (.). THIRD US ARMY (.). 15 US corps with- +& FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE lines +to EPINAL V OS(.). 12 US corps on line NEUHOFTEHAL 247 - 7169 - 8297 - +U9012 (.). 20 US corps meeting hy opposition along MOSELLE - 25 US inf- +div moved one regt into bread 11 sep(.). FIRST US ARMY (.). 5 US corps- +(.). 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG 10 sep morning and 10 sep fwd pts +approaching german frontier on gen line p2914 - 9318 and 8830(.). 28 +US-inf div advancing on lines of US armd div revealed gen french line- +LUXEMBOURG border area p6550 and 6560(.). 7 US corps(.). NORTH OF BPA +K61 and NW of VERVIERS K621(.). 19 US corps area R MOUSE south of +MAASTRICHT 635 WEST and NORTH of HASS LT K361(.). SECOND BRIT ARMY(.). +gas armd div held hold breach in str over MEUSELLES CANAL and report no +opposition North of canal since 10 sep - bread area K3590(.). infm to +120001Z(.). FIRST CDN ARMY(.). 1 POL armd div(.). 3 POL inf bde in CHEST(.). +armour to move this morning(.). enemy still occupy North part of +BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance (.). 3 CDN inf div patrolling +continued(.). 7 CDN inf bde area town 7372 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.). +8 CDN inf bde areas 7356 - 7358 - 7554(.). 9 CDN inf bde(.). no change(.). + +Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV as of infm 111700B(.). ESSEX Bouts +continue to surround enemy posen WEST END PLACE (.). 18 CDN ARM CURT +relieved R REG T on line PRY north of RUME of BRUSSE to 831130(.). 4 CDN INF +DIV(.). 22 cdn armd regt DOORN t-f-f-f-f 912942(.). 28 cdn armd regt and +Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.). ALG R in posns 835937 +872952(.). 29 cdn armd reace regt held up by a TK fire at 900945(.). 21 +cdn armd regt still on WEST SIDE of canal(.). POL armd div crossing + +AS WRITTEN by divy means WIRELESS. +Time System Op. +THI or TOR +Time Cleared + +Signed. Signed. + +## Page 25 — olmocr-2-7b + +ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) +40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100) +Srl No. +Priority +Transmission Instructions +Register No. +$\text{S/5/R}$ +Call +ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY +OFFICE DATE STAMP +Originator +Date—Time of Origin +FROM +(A) +5 CDN INF BDE +1982015A +For Action +TO +R H C R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRs +(W) For Information (INFO) +Message Instructions — GR — +Originator's No. +$\text{On 5 Oct (t 1 day) Intercoms on 5 Bde. a 13 Oct effective}$ +$\text{2010000 (r from rd jino 884283 B L 116664 thonon lino at or route to}$ +$\text{Baine 607784 bionide lino of lepresentative and canel to p 792877 all}$ +$\text{inal 2 CDN corps thonon 13 Oct 1000 hours onon lino vistor to br 792877}$ +$\text{thonon rd to l.O. MR 7358 all 1 xol 2 CDN CORPS (y) swot a Ginn corps to have}$ +$\text{running rights lino to MR 703877 to lino MR 755800}$ +$\text{Three (2) p 792877 to lino MR 755800}$ +THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN +IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO +ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS +BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS +FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS +DEGREE OF PRIORITY +Time +System Op +MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER +THI or TOR +SIGNED +$\text{An de Dulaberry}$ +SIGNED +Time cleared +MESSAGE + +## Page 26 — olmocr-2-7b + +FROM 5 CDN INF BDE FILE 812848A +TO RHQ R CDN MAINS CALG HIGHLANDERS 5 CDN FD RECT +20 CDN ATR BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY +1 PLA COY TOR GOOTS 18 CDN FD AMB + +SO Y SECRET (.) 1200 hrs 87 (.) infm tel11530A (.) identifications (.) 1 coy 464 ELANDS SCHUTZEN BN 810830A (.) at 827936 FW (.) one pl of Fas coy in pmon 827936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated in FM 830947 (.) FW believes two or three coys now in SANTRONVEN 8595 arriving 4 sep from LILLE (.) FW state normal org of bn is six coys each of three plas (.) coy str approx 800 (.) believes only four coys at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since warning order received 19 sep (.) FW 41 years old states all personnel inal ofrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with battle experience to date (.) weapons normal but do not inal fns Fault or mortars (.) KOP SCHILLING hints 20/21 sep 690982 (.) tank formed part of infantry patrol 80 strong inal two officers (.) tank was used to bank our adv elements over canal (.) KOP SCHILLING believed bn str composed four coys inal former personnel 859 GR 531 inf divand 149 77 ESRATE BN 49 inf div (.) cood MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible sector MAKKAM 6998 to SCHOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in wood 728961 (.) now at 730953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times (.) Lds reported at 806948 808947 809946 (.) br 839935 partially demolished (.) civs report H at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm + +if liable - +- IN CIPHER + +## Page 27 — olmocr-2-7b + +Appendix +8 +21 ARMY GROUP +Group B + +PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE C-in-C +(TO BE READ TO ALL TROOPS) +Se 192 +Appx 8 + +1. I want today, 17 September, to speak to all soldiers in the Group of Armies under my command. + +2. What a change has come over the scene since I last spoke to you on 21 August. Then we were moving up towards the SEINE, having inflicted a decisive defeat on the German armies in Normandy. Today the Seine is far behind us; the Allies have removed the enemy from practically the whole of France and Belgium, except in a few places, and we stand at the door of Germany. +And by the terrific energy of your advance northwards from the Seine, you brought quick relief to our families and loved ones in England — by occupying the launching sites of the flying bombs. +We have advanced a great way in a short time, and we have accomplished much. The total of prisoners captured is now nearly 400,000, and there are many more to be collected from those ports in Brittany and in the Pas de Calais which are still holding out. +The enemy has suffered immense losses in men and material; it is becoming problematical how much longer he can continue the struggle. + +3. Such a historic march of events can seldom have taken place in history in such a short space of time. +You have every reason to be very proud of what you have done. +Let us say to each other : +« This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes ». + +4. And now the Allies are closing in on Nazi Germany from the east, from the south, and from the west; her satellite powers have thrown the towel into the ring — they have had enough of the Nazis, and they now fight on our side. Our American Allies are fighting on German soil in many places; very soon we shall all be there. + +5. The Nazi leaders have ordered the people to defend Germany to the last and to dispute every inch of ground; this is a very natural order, and we would do the same ourselves in a similar situation. But the mere issuing of orders is quite useless; we require good men and true to carry them out. The great mass of the German people know that their situation is already hopeless, and they will think more clearly on this subject as we advance deeper into their country; they have little wish to continue the struggle. + +6. Whatever orders are issued in Germany, and whatever action is taken on their name, no human endeavours can now prevent the complete and utter defeat of the armed forces of Germany; their fate is certain, and their defeat will be absolute. +The triumphant cry now is +« Forward into Germany ». + +7. Good luck to you all, and good hunting in Germany. + +B. L. Montgomery +Field Marshal +C-in-C 21 Army Group. + +Belgium +17 Sept. 1944. + +## Page 28 — olmocr-2-7b + +The REGIMENTAL JOURNAL +GILIEM +apply 9 +THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A. +Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's) + +VOL VI +NO IV +Aug - Sept +1944 + +[Drawing of a soldier and a German helmet] + +SEP 1944 + +## Page 29 — olmocr-2-7b + +ADDRESS + +This is the first opportunity to +speak to all of you, Officers, Non-com- +missioned Officers, And Men since we left +England. We have moved far and fast since +that day, and conditions of which you are +fully aware as I am, have made it untimely +to have you together in a small assembly +group as that we have today. As I +I have had the chance to many of you individually +at odd times now I want to express a few +of my thoughts to all of you through the +medium of the "CLUE". + +It is a most "Brown Up" battalion +now after the experiences I have been +through in these last months, and although +things in it were a class above Unit when +that I think it owns a better Unit now, +There has been many changes in the Unit and +we have lost many of our old friends. We +have been joined by many new men, but one +of them although he joined us so much, +is that, some of them, say what he has +joined as some new Unit, but some have +different places, now in my opinion that it +is suitable for Every Highlander. + +Your grit, in courage you’ve shown finally +and as a Battalion is obviously justified +by your courageous conduct, it is too early +yet to summarize what detail about things +accomplished and say courage fully result- +ations would be a bit premature, but when the jo +shortly completed, but this I can say, that +what Have always known as unbounded pride +in the Battalion, but the accomplishments +both by the Unit and, by individuals in it +begging my poor phrases to describe, is +many times, and of this I am very sure, our +successes have resulted, not from individual +military astutity, human luck or collective +gallantry and bravery, but from a collective +unity of purpose, but something infinitely +stronger than all these - the esprit de corps. + +MET +You have unflinchingly the most comset- +ing trusts that have been placed on you, +have and at times shown a courage and + +cheerfulness, a pride in yourselves, in +your Unit, and in your country, and an un- +conquerable determination successfully to +execute any task, and you have done it then +time and time again. + +Most of our path has been far from +easy and I do not expect the balance of it +to be any easier. We have made great stri- +des along that path and I am completely +confident that having overcome the obstacles +you have, nothing, in fact can restrain you, and the distance is vastly shorter than when we started. + +Of this too, I am sure. When the re- +cord of your achievements is reviewed, it will +compare favorably with your predecessors. +It will give you a rating with any Unit at +any time and will most completely justify +your faith and pride in yourselves and the +hopes and expectations of supporters. I consider +friends and supporters of this Unit to be +proud of the "Brown Up" to the "Fight" +of the Brown Up. C.F., (the last War) the +same Unit which you participate. You are +now and thoroughly fulfilling the obliga- +tions of your service and the bringing the +pride which I feel you will be shared by +the country you represent. + +As far as the honour which was recent- +ly awarded was once concerned, I hope +that as proud of evidence of the recog- +nition of the magnificent performance you +have consistently given, and an such, shall +wear with the greatest pride. + +On your behalf I wish to thank all the +supporting arms of branches of the ser- +vice that have thus far time to so only +assisted the unit's tasks. Their help has +been imaginative and we are deeply appre- +ciative of it. + +My most sincere congratulations for +all you have accomplished. We will con- +tinue with equal determination until the +final successful culmination of our efforts. +For that, I leave it back to you all, +Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and +Men, And may God continue to grant us his +support in the future as he has done in the +past. + +"THE OLD MAN" + +## Page 30 — olmocr-2-7b + +THEM HE + +WROTE HOME + +EDITORS NOTE: Jack Lee, who formerly wrote +the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of +the Battalion at the present due to wounds +received in battle. We understand his +wounds have healed, but it is doubtful +whether he will return. In the mean- +time at least an effort is being made to +carry on in Jack's place. + +TO THE FOLKES AT HOME - Being as I am in +France and any very busy digging slit ren- +tches and other necessary actions, I have a- +n't had much time to write. Every time I +got ready to write something would have to +move or we would job over a few 88's or +Moaning Minnies. + +This Moaning Minnies quote the +Thing. 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A follow came + +## Page 31 — olmocr-2-7b + +10 GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" NGH. +MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44 + +VOL 2 NO 6 Copy 10 + +Allied Troops Reported +At Brussels + +FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND ARMOURED +COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING +THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. + +ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE +ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIF- +IED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN +TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN +ITALY BEFORE THEM. + +ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURED +CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS. + +RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FIN- +LAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY +AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS +MORNING. + +AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD +ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE +BRITISH FRONT AND ARE REPORTED TO HAVE +FREED MONS. + +RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE +TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 +MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS. + +GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERAT- +ING IN SECURITY DETAILS, ARE DRIVING IN +TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST +REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ. + +A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS +YUGOSLAVIA. + +CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT- +FLANKED ABREVILLE. + +PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST +PACIFIC WITH LIGHTNINGS FROM AN UNNAMED +BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT +JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAPI O +IN THE PHILIPPINES. War Office + 192 + Ser. + Appx. + +AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN +FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST +OF LYONS. + +THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES +SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN +NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23 RD BUS- +SARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE +REGT. + +GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS +REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT. + +## Page 32 — olmocr-2-7b + +Appendix to War Diary Manus + +France and Belgium +Sep 16-17-18 1944 + +Enroute from Caen Place 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre) +Lieut Col. G.H. Launchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore (D.O.) +Also two static days in Borsek 782938 w S.C.1.B. H.Q. + +at 1345 hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Lieut Col G.H. +Launchlan and the D.O. travelled to S.C.1.B. accompanied +at Looburgs 1671 sheet 39/28 when they met Lieut Col Frank +Mulholland and the 20 of the R.N.C. and Lieut Col Julien Bebran and +his 20 of the R.Regiment de Maine. + +at 1400 hrs Major Slate, B.U. of S.C.1.B. gave this party +the officers route from Looburgs to Antwerp. Lieut Col G.H. that +and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to +await Brigadier A.J. Tegill at S.C.1.B. Zoo at Broeck 7893. +by 1800 hrs. + +Around 1415 hrs the advance party, headed by Lieut Col G.H. that +started on the Long Trip of approx 380 miles in four days. The +D.O. drove his own jeep because of some private reason. This +drive on many occasions has caused the driver to sprint +fast and all for no good reason. The driver's sense of balance +and direction is entirely lacking in every way and it was +with a sige relief that the D.O. woke along with the D.O. driver, +and at the certain main drive, who had, on many occasions +in the past nearly driven the D.O. crazy, that he is certain +as this furniture. These two were shortly he a new "sumay" +jeep drive. + +We passed through beautiful country count and upon passing +into Belgium, at Rookery, the party were stopped because of +a field tire on Lieut Col G.H. that's jeep. barely then short +cations we part of a humorous cold bell and a relief +of feeling. + +He followed "Dump" units until we reached Court Belle +when our route changed to Dinand and then to Hear". The +route was very well thanked throughout and surprisingly, +perrented little difficulty until a little later, which will +be explained as the diary progresses. * + +(Dick very lovely spots as Roulers, Thilo and Ghent, +we passed through during the trip, and many spots +of Canadery. histories colors were seen as well unfortunately, +had to speed by, due to the Twin lines. are now Canadian +and British reminders and memorials, and German 1914-18 +fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcapelle +6460 was remarkably well kept and certainly a joy to hold +in the extraordinary brilliance of bright fresh flowers. + +About brief part clearly, the trip was the presence of +3 lanes connected highways. as a matter of fact the roads were +Trans diff --git a/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_qwen3-vl-30b.md b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_qwen3-vl-30b.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d3b98a --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_qwen3-vl-30b.md @@ -0,0 +1,1594 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test +Model: Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct +Label: qwen3-vl-30b +Pages: 1–32 +DPI: 150 + +## Page 1 — qwen3-vl-30b + +```html + +
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WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F.
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, equip-
ment, organization and administration.
3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and
duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the suc-
ceeding 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.
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).
6. The following should be recorded daily as events
occur:
(i) Important orders, instructions, mes-
sages or despatches received and issued, and
decisions taken. Original documents should
be attached as appendices to the Original
copy 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 Offi-
cers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and
(ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activi-
ties and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners
and trophies captured. Ammunition ex-
pend. Factors affecting operations, topo-
graphical 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 opera-
tions 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.
(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names
and ranks of officers and number of O.R.
Attachment of units and individuals. Rein-
forcements. Copy of Part II Orders and
Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R.
should be attached as appendices to the
original copy. 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 appen-
dices to the original copy of the War Diary.
9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate
and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, con-
ditions 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
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44
No.DescriptionOriginalDuplicateTriplicate
1.A.F.W. 3008/9EX--
2.Part II Orders--X
3.Arty Task TablesX--
4.Move OrdersX--
5.MessagesX--
6.Pratrol ProgrammeX--
7.Recommendation for Victoria CrossX--
8.Message from the C in C.X--
9.The GlenX--
10.Daily News sheetsX--
11.Allied AgentsX--
12.Memorial Service 3 Sep 44X--
13.March Past - DIEPPEX--
14.Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44X--
15.MapsX--
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France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 8EL
Neuville les Dieppe (outskirts Dieppe)
MR 2468
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.
Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.
We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetery. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Cprerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.
Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.		13
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Instructions regarding preparation ofOR40/P & S/37
War Diaries; (which will be kept from firstINTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
day of mobilization, creation or embodi-(Erase heading not required)Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.
Title pages will be prepared.
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France6 SepTo-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside4
NEUVILLE Les44and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance15
DIEPPEamounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
MR 2468We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The
Sheettrip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular
MONTREUILright turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through
MR 7725Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route.
SheetWhen we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all,
NORDAMSCUESexcept the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up
MR 001830in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one
Sheetbecause of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be
ST. FOLQUINfairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300
MR 0675hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville.
SheetCapt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new
Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming
hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The
Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many
others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at
them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles.. My what a pity we had to move on.
At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has
drawn back a great deal.
At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very
grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake,
this time, instead of going straight ahead.
After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the
RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass
through to the correct objective along the correct route.
The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was
taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it
wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the
C.O.
At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed
by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both
sides of the correct axis of advance.
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTEUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMSQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.

Weather Cold with rain
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances.
We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients.
The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
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M.F.M. 11
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40/P & S/37 (3072)
+
Instructions regarding preparation of
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War Diaries (which will be kept from first
+
day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+
ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.
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Title pages will be prepared.
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WAR DIARY
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OR
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INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
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(Erase heading not required)
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Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
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forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Belgium
Sheet 24 & 34
X-Pub 856089		30 Sep 44At 1855 hours Dog reported start line plus 200x. H Hour had been set at 1830 hours but when the time rolled round, Major MacKenzie requested a 10 minute extension on it. Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan would allow no postponement and issued orders that Dog Coy carry on. A little consternation arose in Charlie Coy's area when some 25 pdrs fell short. All this time Able Coy was not heard from and Dog was trying to reach them. Finally, after trying to contact Major Kearn's by air, and relay, at 2040 hours the C.O. resorted to the fundamental basis of all communications - the man on foot - and sent out 2 scouts to reach Able Coy. Due to M.G. fire, they could not get across the cross roads 854094. They were able to reach the carriers which were operating as link and brought back the information that Able Coy was in position, holding on and was all right - that the enemy were lobbing over the odd phosphorus bomb. After waiting anxiously for news from Able Coy we at last were advised that they could report "Able", but that they were engaged in street fighting in Brecht. A more detailed explanation developed that Major Kearn's Coy had encountered a MG position and decided on a right flanking. Going deep in behind the enemy, Able Coy had had to clear houses to get out of town and fight their way back to their objective! Dog Coy's area was quiet at 2130 hours but was subjected to sniping on right flank. Further to Able Coy's situation report, Major Kearn's at 2145 hours advised us that the Coy was weak in strength and that the situation was quite serious and insecure. He was trying to reorganize but was contained by stiff opposition. Reinforcements were needed but he could not, whether he could get any forward. Close contact with the enemy had produced some casualties, necessitating additional stretcher bearers. He was still out of touch with the carriers, he could not report Charlie and would not be able to do so for some time. On orders from the C.O. Major Ellis had one of his Platoons moved forward by 2230 hours to reinforce Able Coy who now reported the situation quietening down, permitting him to reorganize.
Following a morep at 2317 came the encouraging word that Major Kearn's pugnacious band had stopped a counter-attack even if it was only for the time being. The day was won.
Among the casualties for the day was Lieut. Doug Craddock who received a flesh wound in the knee and Lieut. Casey who was killed.
Weather - dark and cloudy in the morning, clearing up in the afternoon. Visibility limited - night rainy and very poor visibility.		2
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Instructions regarding preparation ofOR40/P & S/37 (3072)
War Diaries (which will be kept from firstINTELLIGENCE SUMMARYOriginal, duplicate and triplicate be
day of mobilization, creation or embodi-(Erase heading not required)forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.
ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.
Title pages will be prepared.
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
Ross L. Ellis maj.
(R. L. Ellis) Major
A/O. C. The Calgary Highlanders CA(0)
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Page 1Army Form W.3008 (Revised)Page 2
40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 52)Army Form W.3008 (
TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEKSerial No. (Repeat at Part D)
FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.Unit.Part "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTHPresent
(Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sept 44Part D.—NO(i) OFFICERS ONwith unit
Part A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.123RankNameCorpsAppointment
12345PersonalSubstan-1. Lieut.-Col.D.O. MacLauchlanCalg HighrsC.O.Yes
RankW.E. less 1st Rfts.StrengthSurplus toReinforcements requiredNumbertive Rank2. Major.V. StottCalg Highrs2 i/cYes
countingW.E. less 1st Rfts.(i.e., deficits on W.E.No.Any Specific Qualifications3. Major.F.H. BakerCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
against W.E.less 1st Rfts.)4. Major.B. McKenzieCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
5. Capt. (A/Major)R.L. EllisCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
6. Capt. (A/Major)F.H. ClarkeCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
7. Capt.C.W. DoreCalg HighrsAdjt.Yes
8. Capt.R. GordonCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
9. Capt.W.D. HeylandCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
10. Capt.D.R. HarrisonCalg Highrs2 i/c CoyYes
11. Capt.E.W. LasherCalg HighrsP.M.Yes
12. Capt.R.P. HigginsCalg HighrsQ.M.Yes
13. Capt.A.J.J. MacdonellCalg HighrsA/Tk OffrYes
14. Capt.C.V. StottCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
15. Capt.M. TennantCalg HighrsM.O.Yes
16. Capt.A.R. TurnbullCalg HighrsCoy Cmd.Yes
17. Lieut. (A/Capt)O.B. WoodCalg HighrsCarrier OffrYes
18. Lieut. (A/Capt)D.O. KearnsCalg HighrsMortar offrYes
19. Lieut.R.J. KerfootCalg Highrs2 i/c CarrierYes
20. Lieut.R.R. BaconCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
21. Lieut.S.R. CaseyCalg Highrs2 i/c A/TkYes
22. Lieut.J.D. CraddockCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
23. Lieut.H. DouglasCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
24. Lieut.E.P. FordCalg HighrsI.O.Yes
25. Lieut.H.N. HolmgrenCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
26. Lieut.A. KellerCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
27. Lieut.L.O. MagoliCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
28. Lieut.A.J. MedhurstCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
29. Lieut.M.R. MaguireCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
30. Lieut.H.S. MooreCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
31. Lieut.R.C.R. MunroCalg HighrsPioneer OffrYes
32. Lieut.F.J. McKinstryCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
33. Lieut.H.J.S. PearsonCalg HighrsScout OffrYes
34. Lieut.O.H. SellarCalg HighrsPl. Cmd.Yes
35. Lieut.M.B. WoodCalg HighrsS.O.Yes
36. Lieut.W.S. WillsCalg HighrsSurplusYes
37. Lieut.J.A. AndersonCalg HighrsSurplusYes
38. Lieut.V.A. FaireyCalg HighrsSurplusYes
39. Lieut.F.M. LaFleurCalg HighrsSurplusYes
40. Lieut.L.H. FrimmerCalg HighrsSurplusYes
41. Lieut.R.O. SoleyCalg HighrsSurplusYes
42. Lieut.R.M. MacdonaldCalg HighrsSurplusYes
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Task NoCoords of TaskHtAxisEngaged Bty
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DF 30217077401 m180°
DF 308 312177781 m180°5 Bty
DF 322237791 m90°
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DF 34204771032°
DF 3519374910220°
DF 402787581030°
DF 308 412607571045°73 Bty
DF 422547710360°
DF 47259575800
DF 4823307555065°
DF 49256576350
DF 51148583100
DF 308 5315908120028 Bty
DF 54150579950
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DistributionNo.
5 Bty1
28 Bty2
73 Bty3
5 C.I.B.4, 5, 6, 7
C.O.8
Adjutant9
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War Diaries

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Ser 142

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Appx 3

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FROMOriginatorDate—Time of Origin
(A)HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div272205A
TOFor ActionMessage InstructionsGR
4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt, 4 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps
RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File.
(W) For Information (INFO)
Originator's No.0 12 SECRET (..) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44.
DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (..)
SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (..)
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Task NoMap RefHt (m)Axis (degs)Remarks
DF 1717987080
DF 2707 9920
DF 37235 98755360
DF 47360 9864510
DF 5699 987030
DF 67425 98925100
DF 77400 99755100
DF 87462 00008110
DF 97475 009210105
DF 105845 06830
DF 115988 06170
DF 126300 04752345
DF 136362 05142345
DF 146500 0491225
DF 156554 0462020
DF 166641 0436030
DF 176700 0351055
DF(SOS)186777 042602 and 14 Btys
DF 196847 04030
DF 20619 0490
DF(SOS)227020 017904526 Bty
DF 236865 02750
DF 246840 02500
DF 256865 02000
DF 266935 0135350
DF 277050 00750280
DF 28696 993070
DF 29696 9870130
DF 10017544 018010130
DF 10027612 02605130
DF 1003695 983030
DF 1004703 9820340
DF 1005708 986070
DF 608080 06672520
DF 617996 060925320
DF 627990 0585241606 Fd Regt
DF(SOS)707930 053021-
DF 717540 029511
DF 807885 057520335
DF 817840 062020conc
DF 827830 056018335
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1. This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables.

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2. Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

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3. Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

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For BMA 2 Cdn Inf Div

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(M Monzgn) Maj

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W. Kelly-Robertson, Lieut

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4 Cdn Fd Regt10War Diary1
5 Cdn Fd Regt10File1
6 Cdn Fd Regt10
4 Cdn Inf Bde4
5 C.n Inf Bde4
6 Cdn Inf Bde4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div1
RA 1 Pol Armd Div1
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5 CDN INF BDENO. 5SECRET
1 Sep 44
DATE OF MOV2 Sep 44
ROUTES TO SP - SP = ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att.
DENSITY - 40 VTMSPEED - 18 MPHHALTS - NIL
MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units
TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P
SERUNITNO. OFTIME PAST SPREMARKSNOTES
VEHSHEADTAIL
1Carrier Screen R H C1007000705To be detailed by OC & H C1. Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for loc
2Unit Recce Parties1507050710Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeepsNOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais.
3R H C9009000920Route to SP - most direct2. Unit recce parties incl pns with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 h
4Calg Highrs9009250945Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 2625353. Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P.
5HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde6009451000Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area
6R de Mais9010001020Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536
718 Cdn Fd Amb3810201025Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536
DISTRIBUTION(R.G.Slater) Major
R H C(2)Bde ComdS.L.War Diary (3)B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde
R de Mais(2)B.M.Sigs O
Calg Highrs(2)S.C.L.Os. "A" "B" "C"
18 Cdn Fd AmbI.O.Camp
G Main 2 Cdn Inf DivT.O.C.S.M.
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(B) NOTES (Contd)
4. Recce Parties
(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bde SP by 180800A hrs.
(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum.
(c) Rations for the day are required.
(d) Route as per route card.
(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744229 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV.
(f) Unit recce parties will pick up cols at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival.
5. Inf Bns will incl in their cols 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening.
6. H Hr for move 0600A - 18 Sep 44.
7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED.
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OC Colg Hughes
Route cards NOT yet avail see when
these are left. Follow same route as required
Yesterday - more of RHC arrived by 502
OCn by 501-
Reg. Plata
may
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MESSAGE FORM
FROM. 5 Cdn Inf Bde020720B
TO RHC R de Mais Calg Highrs
GO-2 CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 0120 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm
If liable -- etc --
W. Brown Lt.
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MESSAGE FORM
FE5 Cdn Inf Bde020700B
TOR H CR de MaisCalg Highrs
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GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US COPRS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) 2 armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY 36515 (.) armd cars fwd to line 36828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE IOML 3824 and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.)

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ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under cmd 741 INF DIV according to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK ASLT REGT 878 GR 346 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-1 sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) KXXXXK ground observation V-1 assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 188109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identification made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm

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If liable

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W Brown Lt.

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FROMOriginatorDate-Time of Origin.Office Date Stamp
(A)5 Cdn Inf Bde050800BCZ-2.XI.44
ARMY
SIGNALS
TOR H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHSMessage Instructions.GR
(W) For Information (INFO)
Originator's No.
GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification HQ coy
630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272
FUS Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.)
PW3 state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att
935 GR 245 inf div(.) recee reports few enemy encountered in triangle
area LE CRIEL 4176 - ST SAENS 3353 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of
occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported,
along R VIENNE sgs 1557 - 1556 - 1555 and in wood sq 1655(.) total
PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) all infm
FROM:5 CDN INF BDE
TO:RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS,5 CDN FD R, C SQ 8 RECCE, "A" COY-
TOR SCOTS
GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.)
1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4
CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793
(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at
WIS3ANT 7371 (.) US army (.) 12 and 30 US corps on R MOBELLE from
excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across
river at U7849 SW of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div
elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area
Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached
K5332 (.) 2 BRIT army (.) GUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT
CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH
from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs
t wo coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7211 clear of enemy (.)
RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of
03TEND (.) 833EX 3COT occupy O3TEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols
WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5296 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.)
area Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled
during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHRS occupied LOON-
PLACE 1380 NTR (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA
PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal
gun (.) FU3 MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.)
3 S33K R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAIN3 4995 (.)
patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.)
3 3A3K R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.)
TOR 3COT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B
GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm
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PlaceDateHourSummary
1 POL armd divstill encountering strong enemy resistance100600B4
CDN armd divfighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793
3 CDN inf divReg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at WIS3ANT 7371
US army12 and 30 US corps on R MOBELLE from excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88
5 US divacross river at U7849 SW of METZ against hy resistance
7 US armd divelts across at U7852
15 US corpsmoving on right flank to area Y52 3E of TROYES
2 BRIT armyGUARD3 armd div gained brhead over ALBERT CANAL area K1881
11 armd divrepulsed in attempt to drive NORTH from ANTWERP
2 CDN inf div4 CDN inf bde at 1000 hrs
RHLItook up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of 03TEND
833EX 3COToccupy O3TEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5296
5 CDN inf bdearea Xrds 2176 and R DE MAIS area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled during night believed from DUNKERQUE
CALG HIGHRSoccupied LOON-PLACE 1380 NTR
6 CDN inf bdeCAMERONS OF C occupied LA PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal gun
FU3 MRastride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087
3 S33K Roccupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAIN3 4995
3 3A3K Rpatrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915
TOR 3COT (MG)with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B GRAVELINES 0680
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9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 10) 5/43 MP 718420 31-0-750ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large)MESSAGE FORMRegister No. 13
CellSrl. No.PriorityTransmission Instructions
ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.
FROMOriginatorDate-Time of Origin.Office Date Stamp
(A)5 CDN INF BDE1615B12 XI 44
For Action.12151215CZ
TOR H G R DE MATSCALG HIGHS5 CDN FD REGTMessage InstructionsGR
(W) For Information (INFO)
Originator's No
GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) atta-
ck of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left
have practically reached sea(.) NINTH US ARMY (.) 8 US corps street
fighting began in BREST 10 sep(.) THIRD US ARMY (.) 15 US corps with
2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line
to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL 247 - 7169 -8287 -
U7012 (.) 20 US corps meeting hy opposition along MOSELLE - 23 US inf
div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY (.) 5 US corps
(.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P01 morning 10 sep and fwd tps
approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28
US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH-
LUXEMBOURG border area P6550 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF SPA
K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of
MAASTRICHT K55 and WEST of HASSE LT K36(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.)
gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no
opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to
120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(.)
armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of
town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH OF
BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling
continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area 7372 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.)
8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7358 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.)
Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV infm as of 111700B(.) E33EK SCOTS
continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLACE (.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT
relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF
DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxx 912942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and
Line & Wellld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957
872952(.) 29 cdn armd regt held up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21
cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing
canal 15 over brhead area 06750473(.) 3 cdn inf div(.)
This message may be sentIf liable to be intercepted or to fallOriginator's Instructions.
AS WRITTEN by any meansinto enemy hands this message mustDegree of Priority.
exceptbe sent IN CIPHER.
WIRELESS.
Signed.
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THI or TDK
Time Cleared
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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)MESSAGE FORMRegister No.
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)CallSrl No.PriorityTransmission Instructions
ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLYOFFICE DATE STAMP
FROMOriginatorDate—Time of Origin
(A)5 CDN INF BDE192015A
For Action
TOR H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHSMessage InstructionsGR
(W) For Information (INFO)
Originator's No.
CO 5 INF B (..) one (..) intercepts bdy 3 CDN CORPS - 13 CORPS effective
201000 (..) rd from rd june 384333 - BL H107 3604 thence line of wood to
canal june 367334 thence line of LAMMENBURG and canal to pt 723377 all
incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 743366 thence river to br 761361
thence rd to DUT ST 7362 all excl 3 CDN CORPS (..) two (..) 3 CDN CORPS to have
Running rights on rd 763367 to Krs 785861 to rd and rly crossing 783370 (..)
three (..) 3 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above bdy at
THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTENIF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TOORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONSTimeSystemOp
BY ANY MEANSEXCEPTFALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THISDEGREE OF PRIORITY201000A (..)
WIRELESSMESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHERTHI OR TOR
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GO 7 SECRET (..) 190M no 57 (..) infm te411550A (..) identifications (..)
1 coy 404 BLANDES SCHUETZEN BN 810830A at 827836 FW (..) one pl of Pws
coy in posn 827836 str thirty to forty (..) remainder of coy situated
in FM 830047 (..) FW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595
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formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (..) task
was to push back our adv elements over canal (..) KGP SCHILLING believed
bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 859 GR 531 inf divand
149 7D ERZATZ BN 49 inf div (..) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible
sector MARXEM 6998 to SCHOTER 7499 (..) three coys up one in res (..)
present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (..) digging in
wood 782961 (..) now at 785953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times
(..) INGS reported at 803948 808947 803946 (..) br 889985 partially
demolished (..) give report H. at CAPELLEN 6907 (..) requirement (..)
for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shelling
must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (..) all infm
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They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan was +ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville +road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the +R de Mais had gotten across the bridge and had secured the town. We +moved into position alright and then we were told the town had been secured +by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as was previously ordered. As soon as our +leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still +trying to get into town and liaised with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais +had not secured the town in any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut- +Col. D.G. MacLachlan proceeded at once back to Bn HQ. This information caused +considerable concern at Bn because the reports received were there, and had been, +considerably different. +Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across +the canals towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially +into the northern part. +We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town +around the Rly Stn. +Our Stn was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed +by until finally one four companies reported in position. +The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to +very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The +column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville, +LieutCol. D.G. MacLachlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a +shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around +two or three times. +At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held +their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire. +The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably +due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the +enemy. + +## Page 15 + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Place, 1380. +Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anxious moments. Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson). +It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information. +Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our position of Bourbourgville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning. +Weather Heavy rain and very cold + +Remarks: 4/L +2 +1/L + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet + +During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and wait, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at the its appointed year of 0700hrs. +"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route. +Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when weather, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Place was clear and the "coast on". Lieut-Col. D. G. Maclauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own position of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and then it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious. + +Remarks: 1/L + +## Page 16 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURGBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty +being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the +advance. +We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, +for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered +somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly. +Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field +day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about +the grand job the 6 pdr did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage +which he suspected as an enemy O.P. +The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mant Tennant rushed a further supply to +their position. +Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost +directly north and south Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were +bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on +Loon Plage from the west. +Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their +original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without +casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry +shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself. +The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 Coys from Bourgbourgville +northwards along the road remaining clear to our right until they hit 1000 metres east of +us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from +Bourgbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this +right flank and we had to continue without help. +Soon, around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys, A, B, and D, back to +a more restricted area and consolidated, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, +road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" A 500 metres +north of the other two respective positions. +This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy +strengths, A, B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as +it was some 44hrs since they had been fed and they could not be fed in the forward +position. They could not possibly get any further south so Brig. McGill drew us to a +spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed +and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 17 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG- / VILLES / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our +axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only +trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took +heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines. +Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for +the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies +and leading them to their rear areas. +Weather Strong wind and heavy rain, cold. + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 0615hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to be the #18 Set and was almost +struck dumb found he to hear Major Delt Heyland ask if he be allowed to send a platoon and +section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere +around and round they be taken as prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had +definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan was in conference +with Brig. Moxon till the time at Bn HQ and immediately said "Go ahead". +Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had +secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section +of carriers under Sgt. Baker. +Capt Mark Tennant soon on his way to raise a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at +the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. +Bn HQ proceeded the companies into the town and took up a HQ in a former German command +post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to +resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and +electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated +however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house +in its immediate vicinity. +The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine +and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected +the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely +as priority of tasks. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 18 + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following +main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Grave- +lines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry +platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the +main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, +1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area +allotted to them, descending the sector downwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, +and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern +sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to +our supporting arms and also our own patrols. +The infantry patrol platoon working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were +not quite so lucky and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of +heavy shell-fire to the front. +They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200 yards +short of their objective. Our arty was continually patrolling on suspected and confirmed +spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire. +At 1000hrs Brig Modigliani arrived at HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We +are to continue harassing the enemy from the east, continuing him up to prevent his +possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move west- +wards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of +infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire +from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This +section will be relieved tomorrow morning by another section who will +remain out all day and be relieved at least light by another section. +This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be main- +tained by telephone, radio and scout intermedistes. +Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is +hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed +on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to +continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow. + +Remarks: 15 + +Weather Fair and Cool + +## Page 19 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times +and some certainly landed much too close for comfort andit was great relief to everyone +to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring. +In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously +reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free. +Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in +periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks +of this patrol and they too also sent in valuable information. Snipers were employed on the flanks +of this patrol and they too also sent in valuable information. +Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there +is certainly no question as to their successes. +4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, +were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Surrey because of ammunition shortage. This +order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scotts to tear his +hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerry and causing the enemy +some worry. +In the afternoon some scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded +to check and confirm mine fields as are marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from +Le Citron Westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "T" Sec +with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "T" Sec. took a particular patrol and checked all main +roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Place, to the coast. These roads were +previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one +peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the +Casino had previously been reported clear. +This scout reported that the prisoner was in good time with the story that the areas +they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted +because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could +have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out. +The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed +out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons +found deserted and some in 2 French villages. Some mine-fields found in the German mine- +fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time. +Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever +he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to +the fullest. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 20 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon +Place, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to +take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally +made a nuisance of themselves. +At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.O.s. meeting +and while there Brigadier D.G McGill put all attending into the present picture and only +one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the +Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in +another way we didn't because we are firing on the enemy in the distance at Coppenrafort, +163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that +it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is +practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big Job. One very bright +remark made was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland". +Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. told me that during the night the shelled the larger +party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Place to Dunkerque and just as the party was +passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number +killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major +Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy +helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under +shell-fire during the whole time. +At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the +Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did +not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep +when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell" +let loose. +The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell +the area. + +Remarks: 15 + +Weather Fair and Warm + +## Page 21 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 13860 / Sheet + +Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon +Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canel grid line 16. +One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area +was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third +to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the +main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area. +The patrols may be called "a" "b" "c" and "d" for simplicity though #1 and #2 had difficulty and +did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met just as an enemy horse drawn +ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clifton and Mardick and decided to +ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection +and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These +patrols then proceeded to their objectives as usual. +During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the +C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up +and had not done so, therefore the Blitz. +Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "T" Sec was besieged with +French informers and inhabitants. Information was received by supplied those people. There was some success +and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with +rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clifton. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at +Monsieur Le Maitre's house at 143836hrs. They were served by bevies of beautiful +girls and glasses of champagne of all types and a large beautiful bouquet of fresh +flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here +as rumoured. +At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One +section went to travel the north road from Le Clifton to Mardick and report upon +rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 13834 and are to remain there as a +standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing +patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with +38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This +patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate +rumours along these north roads. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 22 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and +are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after +an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty ceased 8 half-track enemy vehicles out of the +windmill area across the canal from one position. +In the evening the Gun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some +concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to +continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I. commander +within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down +by the C.O. +We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are +a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in +their movements. +Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with +six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to +the welcome cheers of the boys. +Patrols were again sent out to recee other areas and others to prevent infiltration. We +are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been +made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is +mostly due to continual enemy fire on the route to the canal. +Two of the recee patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party +of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing +them. +An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks +across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole +countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes. +There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side +of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements +and prevent patrolling on our side. +A scout patrol of two men, Cpl. Geersen and Rosenberger, failed to return from a +recee patrol in the vicinity of the village Mme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being +written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety. +The standing patrol 1581 cross roads canal and report a bad haystack fire 25 feet +from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into +their position. No casualties reported. + +Remarks: 15 +2 + +## Page 23 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Degenberg 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas. +At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "c" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Eyeland, commanding "c" Coy, was at Hq and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through that F.P.I. attempting to move through line to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.P.I. were brought to Hq and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan regarding the F.P.I. incident. +Patrols are operating in the area. Some discrepancies and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde. + + +Weather Fair and Warm + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely abreast to normal living. +M. Horchard, the F.P.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences. +At 1030hrs 9 F.P.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town. +Patrolling continues as usual. Only a few patrols. Little more stress on observation. Some scouts were sent out in pairs to establish OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fmn Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fmn Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of the Fmn Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy tank and MG den more over our patrol areas during the night. The report was denied. "C" sent an "Man" and a scout to Casino, 12853, to establish an OP and report on beach conditions. The casino was not good enough for + +Remarks: 5 + +## Page 24 + +12 Sep — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1360 / Sheet +Hour: 44 + +an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German +artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility +remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. +The carrier patrol continues to report Coppensnoxten clear. +The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to Bn HQ in a happy +mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It +certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all +sources and a new line of advance over point could be made quite easily from our maps and we +certainly have plenty maps set up. +Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment +and ammo from our areas. Loon Place is a veritable dump in itself. +"C" Coy took over from Sct. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135635, +and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have +replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Place. This is our first step towards securing Mardick +a very strong enemy point. +Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive +platoons "bite" take and hold as firm base, The Geersen. They are to move during +the early hours tomorrow morning, although The Geersen is reported clear at the +present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and +adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and +surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing reconnaissance patrols and then +when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight. +Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from +Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against +through traffic. +There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result +of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of +handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on +Dunkerque in the near future. It was then explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our +strength was low, he remarked, "The Bulgarians are coming 178 reinforcements". From +this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, S. C.I.B. will take Germany all +by itself. +When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defensions shown on the def overprints +are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress. +During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory + +## Page 25 + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque. +Weather Fair and Warm + +13 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Eme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken +over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and +now Dog Coy attacked Eme Geersen as our second step or "bit" as we so familiarly call +movements of this type. +Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we +must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Eme Geersen +and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line. +A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the +C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed, they were to report to the check line or so many yards +plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any +attacking formation is at the time. +At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this +fire was stopped. +Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued +pushing, until at 0320hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green". +Their objective had been reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog +Coy requested another Minute of Arty on task 12. +During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs +Major Ogilvie reported our progress to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O. +However all the mood changed suddenly because around 0510hrs the enemy started +taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog Coy from "green" to "red". +Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at compound post that the +enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then +called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite +the opposition and reported to the C.O. that they had held the enemy position. Sounds from +enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded. +Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, +around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Scheisezer and rifle and +at times the mortaring and shelling was very heavy. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 26 + +13 Sep — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet +Hour: 44 + +Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity. +Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Place and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defences plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned in "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collected for C.O. and to be sent to Bde HQ. The summary will be turned in Bde HQ to tomorrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. Gen. McGill in structuring his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque. +During the day we received some mortars and ammunition but with no casualties. Reinforcements for the Bn now total 150. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Sig. O. when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called two Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on. +At approx 2300hrs Maj. Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to hit south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 16 was brought down. The results are not known at present. +At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmieser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen. +Maj. Gen Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer. + +Remarks: JS + +Weather Fair and Warm + +## Page 27 + +[OCR FAILED — page 27 — Error: HTTPSConnectionPool(host='api.deepinfra.com', port=443): Read timed out. (read timeout=180)] diff --git a/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md b/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2b37b5c --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/step2_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_viewer.md @@ -0,0 +1,343 @@ +# step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6 +Generated by json_to_viewer_md.py from step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md + +## Page 7 + +1 Sep 44 — France / Totes / MR / Sheet / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8El + +After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353. +We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs. +At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville. +Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones. +Bn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned. +At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank. +Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition. +Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy. +The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde. +Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute. +We are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later. +And so to bed for a good night's rest. +Weather Fair and warm + +Remarks: H +13 + +## Page 8 + +2 Sep 44 — France / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8E1 / Neuville les / Dieppe (out- / skirts Dieppe) / MR 2468 / Sheet + +We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas. +Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays. +Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move. +We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow. +One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed. +Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision. +The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement. +Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day. + +Remarks: / 3 + +## Page 9 + +3 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2568 / Sheet + +To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things. +At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942. +Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago. +At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route. +At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes right". +On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial "stew". +At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course. +The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable. +Weather Sultry and rain later + +Remarks: 1 2 +1 3 + +## Page 10 + +4 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet + +The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday. +From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours. +The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use. +Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office. +Clair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night. +Capt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us. +This mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group. +During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep. +At 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect. +Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later. + +## Page 11 + +5 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet + +The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency. +Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces. +During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised. +At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move. +The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. "H" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border. +We are on the "no sleep" list once again. +Weather Rain and cool + +## Page 12 + +5 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDAMSQUES / MR 001830 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. +We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route. +When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an "O" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville. +Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on. +At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal. +At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead. +After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route. +The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O. +At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. +In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance. + +Remarks: 4. +15. + +## Page 13 + +6 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDAMSQUES / MR 001830 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. +When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning. +Weather Cold with rain + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet + +At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances. +We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us. +Bn HQ was fortunate in being treatedas guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients. +The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town. + +Remarks: Calgary H + +## Page 14 + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet + +This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs. +However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town. +We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town an any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different. +Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part. +We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn. +Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position. +The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times. +At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire. +The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy. + +## Page 15 + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380. +Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments. +Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson). +It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information. +Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning. +Weather Heavy rain and very cold + +Remarks: 4 +2 +15 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet + +During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs. +"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route. +Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to "crack on". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 16 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance. +We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly. +Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P. +The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position. +Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west. +Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself. +The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help. +"Soon", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" and "A" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions. +This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 17 + +8 Sep 44 — France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines. +    Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas. +                Weather    Strong wind and heavy rain, cold. + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, "Go ahead". +    Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker. +    Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area. +    The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O. +    Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 18 + +9 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols. +The infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite ¥so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front. +They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire. +At 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section. +This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates. +Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow. +Weather Fair and Cool + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 19 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring. +In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free. +Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information. +Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success. +4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry. +In the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "I" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "I" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear. +The scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out. +The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time. +Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 20 + +10 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves. +At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland". +Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time. +At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell" let loose. +The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area. +Weather Fair and Warm + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 21 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16. +One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area. +The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty. +During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz. +Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "I" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured. +At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 22 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position. +In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O. +We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements. +Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys. +Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports. +Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them. +An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes. +There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side. +A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety. +The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted. + +Remarks: 15 +2 + +## Page 23 + +11 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas. +At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "C" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding "C" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident. +Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde. +Weather Fair and Warm + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet +Hour: . + +Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living. +M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences. +At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town. +Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. "I" S.c sent an "I" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for + +Remarks: ,5 + +## Page 24 + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear. +The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up. +Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself. +"C" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point. +Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon "bites" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight. +Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic. +There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, "The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself. +When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress. +During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory + +## Page 25 + +12 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque. +Weather Fair and Warm + +13 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type. +Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line. +A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time. +At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped. +Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12. +During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O. +However all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from "green" to "red". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded. +Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 26 + +13 Sep 44 — France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet + +Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity. +Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque. +During the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties. +Reinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing. +Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on. +At approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present. +At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen. +Major Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer. +Weather Fair and Warm + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 27 + +14 Sep — France / Loon Plage 44 / MR 1368 / Sheet 39-28 + +After carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order "Dog" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. "Dog" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major "Del" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions. +At 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, "Charlie" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 14788̄3, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the "I" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service + +Remarks: 15 diff --git a/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json b/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b2827db --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_narratives.json @@ -0,0 +1,262 @@ +[ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ste. Foy", + "summary": "After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs; purchased from local inhabitants of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.\nWe were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.\nAt approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of Longueville.\nCapt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.\nBn HQs were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even roasted a grand young milk fed chicken and it was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.\nAt 1130hrs Bde held an \"O\" group to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RHC doing the same movement on the right flank.\nJust as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the 6th Bde, had just \"moved in\" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.\nOur orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.\nThe afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting at Bde.\nGood news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and concentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past during the second day and General Crerar, Army Commander, is to take the salute.\nWe are to move to-morrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.\nAnd so to bed for a good night's rest.\n\nWeather Fair and warm", + "weather": "Fair and warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "2 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Neuville les Dieppe (outskirts Dieppe)", + "summary": "We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas. Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made \"mincemeat\" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays. Our area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move. We are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow. One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed. Dieppe is not \"out of bounds\" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision. The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.", + "weather": "Fair and warm, rain later in the day", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 8 + }, + { + "date": "3 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE les DIEPPE", + "summary": "To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things. At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942. Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago. At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route. At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the \"eyes left\" instead of the usual \"eyes right\". On arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial \"stew\". At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course. The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.", + "weather": "Sultry and rain later", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 9 + }, + { + "date": "4 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE", + "summary": "The main topic for the morning is \"stragglers parade\" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.\nFrom all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.\nThe Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.\nMajor Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.\nClair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was also kept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.\nCapt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When \"Roly\" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.\nThis morning we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.\nDuring the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled \"Jack London\". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.\nAt 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered \"Wood Clearing\" and \"Passage Through A Wood\" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.\n\nWeather Fair and warm, slight rain later.", + "weather": "Fair and warm, slight rain later", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 10 + }, + { + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "NEUVILLE Les DIEPPE", + "summary": "The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new personnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency. Major S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces. During the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised. At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to \"herd\" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move. The C.O. held an \"O\" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our \"H\" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. \"H\" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border. We are on the \"no sleep\" list once again.", + "weather": "Rain and cool", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 11 + }, + { + "date": "5 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN", + "summary": "To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs we were in an area close to Montreuil. The trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular right turn in Eu instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through Beauchamps them northwards to get back on our own route. When we arrived in our new area we were treated to breakfast and then one and all, except the C.O., Adjt., I.O., and recce party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be fairly short however because after an \"O\" Group at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 hrs to the area of the canal around Bourbourgville. Capt Mark Tennant and his recce party once again preceded us and prepared the new Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The Diarist feels that the town of Licques is the best one yet, because along with many others in the Bn, including the C.O. and Major Wyn Lasher, they had kisses blown at them from very beautiful Mmes and Mlles. My what a pity we had to move on. At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has drawn back a great deal. At the cross-roads in Nordamsques the battalion had debussed and due to a very grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, this time, instead of going straight ahead. After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the RHC, who were following us and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass through to the correct objective along the correct route. The I.O. certainly holds his head in shame although the route he had marked was taken directly from the Brig's. map and certainly should have been right. However it wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the C.O. At 1900hrs the RHC started through us to take Bourbourgville and to be followed by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both sides of the correct axis of advance.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 12 + }, + { + "date": "6 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN", + "summary": "The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at first light to-morrow morning.", + "weather": "Cold with rain", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOURG-VILLE", + "summary": "At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from Nordamsques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had been mined and although the roads were reported clear we took no chances. We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in around the neighboring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us. Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky recipients. The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the Engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 13 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOURGVILLE", + "summary": "This bridge was to be finished by 1200hrs. However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G. fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the R de Mais had gotten across the canal and had secured the town. We moved into position alright and there we were soon told the town had been secured by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as previously ordered. As soon as our leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still trying to get into town and liased with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais had not secured the town in any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan proceeded at once back to Bde HQ. This information caused considerable concern at Bde because the reports received there were, and had been, considerably different. Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across the canal towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially into the northern part. We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town around the Rly Stn. Our attack was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed by until finally our four companies reported in position. The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around two or three times. At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire. The populace here was found to be a little on the \"cold\" side but this was probably due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the enemy.", + "weather": "Heavy rain and wind", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 14 + }, + { + "date": "7 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "ST. FOLQUIN / BOURBOUGVILLE / LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380. Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments. Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson). It seems to be our luck to draw the \"jack-pot\" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information. Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.", + "weather": "Heavy rain and very cold", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "BOURBOUGVILLE / FARM MR 1277", + "summary": "During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. \"D\" Coy, followed by \"C\", followed by \"B\" and then \"A\", in a plan of coy \"bites\", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs. \"D\" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given \"green\" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route. Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to \"crack on\". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 15 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / FARM / LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Higher formation kept bothering us to \"crack on\", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.\nWe must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.\nOur Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.\nThe Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.\nFinally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.\nDog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.\nThe R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.\n\"Soon\", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys, A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, \"D\" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and \"B\" and \"A\" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.\nThis draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrs for them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines. Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.", + "weather": "Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, \"Go ahead\". Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker. Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified \"Pill Box\", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area. The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.\nThe infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.\nThey worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.\nAt 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.\nThis plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.\nEven at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.\n\nWeather Fair and Cool", + "weather": "Fair and Cool", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.\nIn the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.\nOur standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.\nArtillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.\n4.2\" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to \"cease fire\" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to \"cease fire\" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.\nIn the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the \"I\" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of \"I\" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.\nThe scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.\nThe Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.\nOrders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.\nAt 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, \"Give us two more men and we'll take Holland\".\nUpon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.\nAt 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all \"hell\" let loose.\nThe meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16. One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area. The patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty. During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their \"casual\" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz. Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as \"I\" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured. At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLACE", + "summary": "The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position. In the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat \"jumpy\" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I. commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O. We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements. Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the welcome cheers of the boys. Patrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports. Two of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them. An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes. There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side. A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety. The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas. At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of \"C\" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding \"C\" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident. Patrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living. M. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences. At 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town. Patrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. \"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear. The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up. Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself. \"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point. Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon \"bites\" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight. Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic. There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, \"The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements\". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself. When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress. During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.\nMardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.\nA series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.\nAt 0240hrs Dog Coy reported \"blue\" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.\nApparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported \"red\" and very shortly afterwards \"green\". Their objective had been reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.\nDuring all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.\nHowever all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from \"green\" to \"red\". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line \"red\" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.\nThroughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling was very heavy.", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "LOON PLAGE", + "summary": "Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity.\nPatrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defenses plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned into \"I\" Sec. This information plus log reports from \"I\" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B. and together with complete traces will be turned into Bde HQ to-morrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. W.J. Megill in constructing his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque.\nDuring the day we received some mortaring and shelling but with no casualties.\nReinforcements for the Bn now total 180. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Regt when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing.\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called a Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support, plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. \"H\" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on.\nAt approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 18 was brought down. The results are not known at present.\nAt 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmeiser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.\nMajor Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer.\n\nWeather Fair and Warm", + "weather": "Fair and Warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Loon Plage", + "summary": "After carefully analyzing all the factors bearing on the situation of our front, Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order \"Dog\" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours. By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Here the forward elements of the Coy encountered 7 Machine Guns and also found the road verges mined on both sides. Troop movement could be heard to the east and then Jerry started to send up flares. These were followed by his Hy Arty. \"Dog\" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs. Once the shelling had ceased, it was decided that the Coy would remain where it was, consolidate and hold its gains. To improve his defensive locality Major \"Del\" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs. Shortly afterwards he reported that his A/T Guns and 3 inch Mortars were in position but that he was not satisfied with their positions.\nAt 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained. At 0530, intercommunication difficulty was experienced between Charlie and Dog Companies and new line had to be sent out. To add to their discomfort Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick. Back here in Bn. H.Q. Major Ross Ellis spent an anxious night on the telephone. In fact, our very capable Adjutant was quite startled to hear a signaller scream over the phone when a dead Hun toppled into his slit-trench. The incident occurred, when a section from 13 Pl, \"Charlie\" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 147883, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position. On a prearranged signal, the Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren. Jerry was not prepared for the reception. To liven up the party our lads tossed a few grenades. Leaving a good impression on their visitors, the O.P. closed down, temporarily, and withdrew by bounds as far as the \"I\" Office. Ever ready to express appreciation of a job well done, the C.O. interviewed the Section Leader and commended him for his efforts. Before daylight another small group went out to count noses of dead and identify arm of service", + "weather": null, + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 27 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json b/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a26df6 --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step3_llm/step3_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6_positions.json @@ -0,0 +1,2194 @@ +[ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Totes", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, once again, northwards to Ste Foy", + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "2353", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Longueville", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 8El", + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "we moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353", + "source_page": 7 + }, + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0930", + "grid": "2553", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Ste. 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Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself. (120800 may be a time-grid combined reference)", + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BOURBOURG-VILLE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "R de Mais ordered to assist by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis.", + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": "1278", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Charlie Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, pulled back around 2400hrs.", + "source_page": 16 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1175", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "BOURBOURG-VILLE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France BOURBOURG-VILLE MR 1175", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1277", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "FARM", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "FARM MR 1277", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "LOON PLAGE MR 1380", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "8 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "railroad east of axis", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "LOON PLAGE MR 1380 — Bn HQ and rifle companies moved into town", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0815", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "14 Platoon and carriers section", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE — former German command post (Pill Box)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post — heavily fortified Pill Box camouflaged as a barn", + "source_page": 17 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — unit position from Place column", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": "0680", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Gravelines", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "carrier platoon to patrol...westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Grid line 16 (eastern patrol limit)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Carrier Platoon", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "carrier platoon to patrol...eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": "1681", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Suspected gun position near windpump", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "infantry platoon...sent out on a fighting patrol...to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Eastern sector (grid line 14 to grid line 16)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "They did...report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "9 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Main road Loon Plage to Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque", + "source_page": 18 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1681", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "127834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Casino", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Le Clipon", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "Pioneers", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast.", + "source_page": 19 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — unit main position per Place column", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "163759", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Coppenaxfort", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Maquis and civilians proclaimed they were going to take Dunkerque; enemy shelled party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Baker Coy lines", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Baker Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded.", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "10 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "R de Mais Bn position", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "FRIENDLY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": "R de Mais", + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight.", + "source_page": 20 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — unit position from Place column", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "143836", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Le Clipon", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1030", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Monsieur Le Maires' home", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "north road from Le Clipon to Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "carrier platoon", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "1400", + "grid": "134834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": "carrier platoon", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north and south.", + "source_page": 21 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLACE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLACE, MR 1380 — unit position from Place column", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1581", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "canal road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "windmill area", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Bme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "A scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1581", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "1581 cross roads and canal", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire.", + "source_page": 22 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — Place column entry for 11 Sep 44", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135835", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fmn Debergbe crossroads", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "11 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — Place column entry for 12 Sep 44", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "126843", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Casino", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "\"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions.", + "source_page": 23 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "German artillery OP on the sand dunes", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Coppenaxfort", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135835", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "cross roads", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Charlie Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "\"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Loon Plage", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Carriers", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage.", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point.", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon \"bites\" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen.", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future... When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied", + "source_page": 24 + }, + { + "date": "12 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "UNIT_MOVEMENT", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0000", + "grid": "150832", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832.", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "135834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "road junction", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Charlie Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830.", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "155830", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Mardick", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step.", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "146835", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dog Coy company position (around the houses)", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835.", + "source_page": 25 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1380", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, LOON PLAGE, MR 1380 — Place column entry for 13 Sep 44", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "LOON PLAGE", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Five patrols sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Five patrols sent on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Plage and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "coast OP", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "log reports from \"I\" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collated for 5 C.I.B.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2200", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dog Coy position south-east flank", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "At approx 2200hrs Major Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to his south-east flank.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "13 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "2400", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "cross roads west fringe of Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": null, + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.", + "source_page": 26 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "1368", + "grid_inferred": true, + "place_name": "Loon Plage", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "France, Loon Plage 44, MR 1368, Sheet 39-28 — Place column entry for 14 Sep 44", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0200", + "grid": "150831", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Lt.-Col. D. G. MacLauchlan order \"Dog\" to attempt another entry of Fme Geersen MR 150831 at 0200 hours.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0238", + "grid": "147832", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "X rds", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "By 0238 hours, this Coy. had reached X rds MR 147832 and part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0238", + "grid": "14748310", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "demolished bridge", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "part of one platoon crossed the canal at the demolished bridge at MR 14748310. Forward elements encountered 7 Machine Guns.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0255", + "grid": "14748310", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "blown bridge", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "medium", + "context": "\"Dog\" Coy was pinned down in area of the blown bridge from 0255 hrs until 0315 hrs by Hy Arty and 7 Machine Guns.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0435", + "grid": "148833", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Major \"Del\" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0435", + "grid": "145834", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": null, + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "Dog Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "Major \"Del\" Harrison found it necessary to pull back slightly, taking up position in area MR 148833 - 145834 at 0435 hrs.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0435", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Dunkerque", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "MISC", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "At 0435 hrs a very loud explosion was heard in the area of Dunkerque but details could not be obtained.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": "0600", + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Charlie and Dog Companies areas", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Jerry started to use MMG on Charlie and Dog Companies' areas at 0600. Mortar and heavy shelling also directed at them.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": null, + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Fme Geersen and town of Mardick", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "ENEMY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "low", + "context": "Mortar and heavy shelling was also directed at them from an area between Fme Geersen and the town of Mardick.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "147883", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "intersection (O.P.)", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "SUBUNIT", + "subunit": "13 Pl, Charlie Coy", + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "section from 13 Pl, \"Charlie\" Coy, manning an O.P. at intersection MR 147883, let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position.", + "source_page": 27 + }, + { + "date": "14 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "147883", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "intersection (O.P.)", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 39-28", + "category": "PATROL", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "let a 20 man Hun night patrol close to its position at intersection MR 147883. Cpl. in charge opened up with his Bren.", + "source_page": 27 + } +] \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/p44_product-specification_war-diary-pipeline.md b/p44_product-specification_war-diary-pipeline.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2ecb2eb --- /dev/null +++ b/p44_product-specification_war-diary-pipeline.md @@ -0,0 +1,620 @@ +### Import War Diaries ### + +War diaries are uploaded into the system via the Frame 44 UI or Frame 44 plugin. Before uploading, the user is responsible for ensuring pages are in the correct order and that the diary has been separated by month. A warning is displayed at upload reminding the user of these requirements. + +**Inputs:** +- PDF or JPEG of a war diary, separated by month + +**Process:** +- User uploads the document via the Frame 44 UI or Frame 44 plugin +- JPEG uploads are assembled into a single PDF; user confirms page order is correct before proceeding +- User assigns the document to an existing unit or creates a new unit record +- User records provenance metadata: archive source, unit ID, date range, and digitisation quality +- User is presented with a thumbnail gallery of all pages and tags the narrative page range (e.g. pages 7–35) +- Document and metadata are stored server-side + +**Outputs:** +- PDF stored server-side with status set to "pending OCR" +- Provenance metadata record linked to the document +- Narrative page range tag stored as metadata, to be used downstream to split and classify document content + +**Desired Result:** +- Every document entering the pipeline has a clean, confirmed page order, known provenance, and a human-verified narrative boundary before any automated processing begins + +### OCR War Diaries ### + +Once a document is imported and the narrative page range is confirmed, the system automatically processes the full document through an OCR pipeline. The OCR pipeline has one job: extract accurate text from every page. + +Human verification of OCR output is a critical quality gate for narrative pages. Raw OCR, however accurate, will contain errors that only a human reviewer with historical context can reliably identify and correct — misspelled place names, misread rank abbreviations, ambiguous handwriting. The OCR editor (described in the next step) is where this verification happens. Verified OCR is the foundation everything downstream depends on — RAG quality, position extraction accuracy, and report generation all degrade if the underlying text is wrong. + +Non-narrative pages follow a separate track. These pages — appendices, patrol reports, message logs, and similar documents — are useful as supporting context even without human verification and proceed directly to classification and RAG chunking without a human verification gate. + +**Inputs:** +- PDF with confirmed page order +- Narrative page range metadata + +**Outputs:** +- Raw OCR text per page stored in the database +- Narrative pages set to status "pending review" and queued for the OCR editor +- Non-narrative pages set to status "pending classification" and queued for document classification and RAG chunking + +**Desired Result:** +- Every page in the document has a raw OCR text record in the database +- Narrative and non-narrative pages immediately split into their respective tracks and proceed in parallel +- Narrative pages do not enter downstream processing until human verified +- Non-narrative pages begin contributing to the RAG pipeline without delay + +### Document Classification ### + +Non-narrative pages — everything outside the narrative page range tagged at import — are automatically classified into document types after OCR. Narrative pages are already classified at import and do not pass through this step. + +Document type determines how a page is processed downstream. Patrol reports, message logs, and sitreps are highly relevant for mapping and semantic search. Nominal rolls and casualty returns are primary sources for personnel extraction. Appendices and traces provide supporting spatial context. Each document type follows a processing path appropriate to its content and relevance. + +Classification confidence is scored automatically. Low-confidence classifications are flagged for human review. Human-verified classifications feed back into the system to improve automated classification accuracy over time. + +**Inputs:** +- Non-narrative pages as defined by the narrative page range tag from import +- Page images for visual classification where OCR text alone is ambiguous + +**Outputs:** +- Document type tag per page (message log, intel report, newsletter, Part 1 Orders, nominal roll, appendix, sitrep, patrol report, trace, etc.) +- Confidence score per classification +- Low-confidence pages flagged for human review +- Verified classifications fed back into the system to improve future accuracy + +**Desired Result:** +- Every non-narrative page has a document type tag before entering the RAG pipeline +- Document type metadata travels with each page through all downstream processing, enabling filtered search and type-appropriate chunking +- Classification accuracy improves continuously as human-verified examples accumulate + +### OCR Editor ### + +Verified narrative OCR is the quality gate that all downstream processing depends on. The OCR editor is a human-facing tool that allows reviewers to compare the original page image with the raw OCR text and make corrections before the page is released to downstream processing. + +The editor presents a work queue of narrative pages with status tracking — pending, in progress, and verified. Reviewers can see the overall progress of each war diary and pick up work from where they or another reviewer left off. Changes are tracked per user for basic version control. + +A page is not released to downstream processing until it is marked verified by a reviewer. + +**Inputs:** +- Raw OCR text of narrative pages with status "pending review" +- Original page images for side-by-side comparison + +**Outputs:** +- Verified OCR text per page stored in the database +- Narrative pages set to status "verified" and queued for entity extraction and RAG chunking +- Edit history per page tracking which user made which changes + +**Desired Result:** +- Every narrative page has been reviewed and corrected by a human before entering downstream processing +- Reviewers have a clear view of what needs to be done and can collaborate without duplicating effort +- Verified OCR text is the single source of truth for all downstream steps including entity extraction, RAG chunking, and report generation + +### Entity Extraction — Personnel ### + +After OCR is verified, the system extracts personnel names and ranks mentioned in the narrative text and stores them as structured records linked to the source diary entry. + +**Inputs:** +- Verified OCR text of narrative pages + +**Outputs:** +- Structured record per mention containing: name, rank (where present), context snippet, source diary entry, date, unit +- Unresolved or ambiguous names flagged for human review + +**Desired Result:** +- A descendant or researcher can search by surname and retrieve every diary mention of that person across the corpus, with date and unit context +- Personnel records are linked to the source diary entry, enabling the full narrative passage to be surfaced alongside the structured record + +### Entity Extraction ### + +After narrative pages are verified in the OCR editor, and after non-narrative pages are classified, the system automatically extracts structured entities from both tracks. Entity extraction runs without a human gate on both tracks — non-narrative pages proceed automatically after classification, narrative pages proceed automatically after verification. + +Extracted entities are the structured layer that sits between raw text and downstream products. Every entity record is linked to its source page and RAG chunk, enabling any downstream product to surface the full source passage alongside the structured record. + +The following entity types are extracted: + +- **Personnel** — names and ranks mentioned in the text, linked to source diary entry, date, and unit +- **Place names** — locations mentioned in the text, passed to the gazetteer for resolution to modern coordinates +- **Grid references** — WWII map grid references extracted from text, passed to grid reference extraction and verification for coordinate resolution +- **Unit mentions** — references to friendly, allied, and enemy units, linked to source diary entry and date +- **Events** — operationally significant events such as attacks, patrols, reliefs, casualties, and objectives + +Low-confidence or ambiguous extractions are flagged for human review across all entity types. + +**Inputs:** +- Verified OCR text of narrative pages +- Classified non-narrative pages (nominal rolls, casualty returns, patrol reports, message logs, etc.) + +**Outputs:** +- Structured entity records per extraction containing: entity type, value, context snippet, source page, source RAG chunk, date, and unit +- Ambiguous or low-confidence extractions flagged for human review + +**Desired Result:** +- Every entity mentioned across the full corpus — personnel, places, grids, units, and events — has a structured record in the database linked to its source +- Entity records are the primary input for the gazetteer, grid reference verification, and all downstream search and report generation +- Non-narrative pages contribute entities to the corpus immediately after classification without waiting for human verification + +### Gazetteer ### + +As place names are extracted from verified narrative text, the system builds a gazetteer — a controlled reference list of place names encountered in the diaries, resolved to modern coordinates and standardised spellings. The gazetteer grows and improves as more diaries are processed, and feeds back into improving future place name extraction across the corpus. + +Place name candidates are spatially constrained against known unit positions on the date of the diary entry, and corroborated across multiple diary entries from different units. Low-confidence matches are flagged for human review by volunteers. + +**Inputs:** +- Extracted place name records from entity extraction +- Known unit positions with date and confidence level +- Modern GIS place name datasets (OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, national topographic data) + +**Outputs:** +- A gazetteer record for each resolved place containing: all variant spellings encountered, resolved modern coordinate, confidence score, and source diary entries that corroborate the match +- Unresolved place names flagged for human review + +**Desired Result:** +- A living reference dataset that grows and improves as more diaries are processed +- Variant and archaic spellings (phonetic, French, Flemish, German) are all linked to a single canonical modern place, so a user searching any variant surfaces the same results +- Gazetteer feeds back into improving future place name extraction across the corpus + +### RAG Pipeline ### + +The RAG pipeline is the core retrieval infrastructure that powers all downstream products and search capabilities. It ingests verified narrative text and classified non-narrative pages as two separate tracks, chunks them into searchable segments, and stores them in a GIS-enabled Postgres database with vector search capabilities. All downstream products — descendant reports, semantic search, museum portals, battlefield tours — query this single system to retrieve relevant content. + +Both tracks arrive with metadata from earlier pipeline steps: document type, unit, date, confidence level, and entity extraction records. This metadata is stored alongside each chunk and enables precise filtered retrieval — by unit, date range, document type, personnel name, or any combination. Spatial capabilities are enriched further in the grid reference verification step described later in the pipeline. + +**Inputs:** +- Verified narrative OCR text with entity extraction records +- Classified non-narrative pages with document type tags + +**Outputs:** +- Chunked and embedded text segments stored in Postgres with pgvector and PostGIS +- Each chunk carries metadata: source document, page, unit, date, document type, confidence level, and linked entity records +- Chunks are retrievable by semantic similarity, metadata filter, spatial query, or any combination in a single query + +**Desired Result:** +- The full corpus — narrative and non-narrative, verified and classified — is queryable in a single system +- Any question about a unit, date, location, person, or event can be answered by retrieving the most relevant chunks across the entire corpus +- Semantic search, spatial search, and metadata filtering operate together in a single query without requiring separate systems +- All downstream products query a single pipeline, ensuring consistency across reports, search, and mapping outputs + +### Grid Reference Extraction and Verification ### + +Grid references and place names identified during entity extraction are resolved to real world coordinates and plotted as positions. Positions are linked to the RAG chunk they came from via a foreign key relationship, enabling map and text to be navigated together — a position on the map surfaces the diary passage it came from, and a search result can surface its position on the map. + +**Extraction — Automated** + +Grid references extracted from verified narrative text and classified non-narrative pages are automatically resolved to coordinates using WWII map projections and the known 100,000m grid square the unit was operating in at the time. + +**Inputs:** +- Grid reference and place name records from entity extraction +- Known unit positions with date + +**Outputs:** +- Candidate positions stored in Postgres with PostGIS, linked to source RAG chunk +- Each position carries: coordinate, source diary entry, date, unit, position type, confidence level, and relevance category +- Unverified positions set to status "pending verification" + +**Verification — Human** + +Positions are not always accurate at extraction and require human verification before they are considered reliable. A reviewer confirms or corrects each candidate position against reference materials. Verified positions are released for use on the web map and in downstream products. + +Positions carry a confidence tier: +- **Level 1** — verified by a human +- **Level 2** — high confidence, not yet human verified +- **Level 3** — low confidence, requires human verification + +Positions are categorised by type — end of day position, patrol position, enemy position, objective, etc. — and by relevance — whether the position describes the unit's own activity or references another unit or location. + +**Outputs:** +- Verified positions stored in Postgres with PostGIS, linked to source RAG chunk +- Position type and relevance category tags +- Confidence tier updated to Level 1 on verification + +**Desired Result:** +- Every grid reference and place name in the corpus has a candidate position in the database +- Verified positions are spatially accurate and linked back to their source diary entry +- Positions are filterable by type, confidence, relevance, unit, and date +- The map and the text are mutually navigable via the foreign key relationship between positions and RAG chunks + +### Document Versioning and Corpus Expansion ### + +The corpus is never static. Better quality scans of existing documents are found over time, and new documents belonging to existing units and date ranges are discovered across different archives and digitisation projects. This section describes how both scenarios are handled. + +**Scenario 1 — Higher Quality Scan of an Existing Document** + +When a better quality scan of an existing war diary is found, the stored source image is replaced with the new scan. No downstream data is affected — OCR text, entity extraction records, RAG chunks, and positions are all untouched. The link between the text and the source image is updated to point to the new scan. + +Source image quality matters because users can read the original documents page by page alongside the verified narrative text, and may download the original scans for their own research. A higher quality scan improves that experience without requiring any re-processing. + +**Inputs:** +- Higher quality scan of an existing document (PDF or JPEG) +- Existing document record in the database + +**Outputs:** +- Source image updated in the database +- All downstream records remain intact and unchanged + +**Scenario 2 — New Documents Found** + +New documents belonging to an existing unit and date range — a separately filed patrol report, a message log from a different archive, a second copy of a war diary with different appendices — enter the pipeline via the standard import step. They are assigned to an existing unit and appended to the corpus. No replacement occurs and no existing records are affected. + +**Inputs:** +- New document uploaded via the standard import pipeline +- Assigned to an existing unit record + +**Outputs:** +- New document processed through the full pipeline from import onwards +- All outputs appended to existing unit records in the database + +**Desired Result:** +- The corpus improves continuously as better scans and new documents are found +- Users can always access the highest quality version of the original source document +- Users can read original documents page by page alongside verified narrative text and download scans for their own research +- New documents discovered across archives slot cleanly into the existing corpus without disrupting any existing data + +### Secondary Sources ### + +Secondary sources — published histories, regimental histories, and operational studies — are ingested as a distinct document class alongside primary war diary material. They provide authoritative contextual reference that enriches RAG retrieval and report generation, particularly for operational context that individual unit war diaries do not capture. + +Secondary sources are clearly attributed in every record so downstream products always distinguish between primary source material and secondary literature. + +Where a secondary source exists as clean digital text it proceeds directly to entity extraction and RAG chunking without OCR. Where only a scanned copy exists it passes through the OCR pipeline before proceeding, without a human verification gate. + +Secondary sources are assigned to the theatre and formations they cover rather than to a specific unit. For example, Stacey's *Victory Campaign* covers II Canadian Corps and all child formations for Northwest Europe, while the Italian theatre corpus covers I Canadian Corps exclusively. This assignment ensures RAG retrieval correctly surfaces secondary sources when querying any unit within the relevant formation and theatre. + +Entity extraction runs on all secondary sources, capturing place names, personnel, unit mentions, and events. Extracted place names and grid references feed into the gazetteer and grid reference verification steps, providing additional corroboration alongside primary source extractions. + +Unit relationship mapping — the parent/child hierarchy between formations — is handled by Project '44's existing unit infrastructure and is outside the scope of this pipeline. + +**Inputs:** +- Clean digital text of published secondary sources, or scanned copies where digital text is unavailable +- Theatre and formation assignment + +**Outputs:** +- Secondary source records ingested into the RAG pipeline, attributed as secondary literature +- Entity extraction records for personnel, place names, unit mentions, and events +- Extracted place names and grid references passed to the gazetteer and grid reference verification steps + +**Desired Result:** +- Every RAG query can draw on both primary war diary material and relevant secondary literature in a single retrieval pass +- Secondary sources provide operational and contextual depth that individual unit war diaries cannot supply on their own +- Attribution is always clear — users and downstream products always know whether a source is a primary diary or secondary literature + +### Semantic Search ### + +Semantic search is the capability layer that sits between the RAG pipeline and all customer-facing products. It powers every downstream use case — descendant reports, museum portals, battlefield tours, academic research, and more. It can also be exposed directly as a standalone product for researchers, institutions, and internal use. + +Semantic search combines natural language vector search with structured SQL filtering and spatial queries in a single pass against the Postgres database. A query is never purely semantic or purely structured — all filters operate together, returning results that are both contextually relevant and precisely constrained. + +Users can enter the corpus from multiple starting points: + +- **Natural language** — "Calgary Highlanders crossing the Leopold Canal October 1944" +- **Unit-first** — browse or filter by unit, formation, or theatre +- **Date-first** — filter by date range across any unit or theatre +- **Location-first** — draw a bounding box on a map or search by place name to return everything that happened in a geographic area, regardless of unit +- **Person-first** — search by surname to surface every mention of a specific individual across the corpus + +Results are returned as both narrative text and mapped outputs. A search result surfaces the relevant text chunk with full source attribution alongside mapped positions, period map overlays, referenced reports, and related records such as photographs. Users who know military history can search unit-first; users who only know a place can search spatially. Both entry points return the same richness of output. + +Access tiers control what each customer type can search, filter, and export. Public users, authenticated researchers, and institutional customers operate within different permission levels. + +**Inputs:** +- Natural language query +- Structured filters: unit, date range, theatre, document type, confidence level +- Spatial input: bounding box or place name +- Any combination of the above + +**Outputs:** +- Relevant text chunks with source attribution: document, page, unit, date, document type +- Mapped positions linked to returned chunks +- Period map overlays applicable to the search area and date range +- Referenced reports and related records surfaced alongside results + +**Desired Result:** +- Any question about any unit, person, place, or event across the entire corpus can be answered in a single query +- A researcher who knows a unit name and a civilian who only knows a place name both get equally rich results from different entry points +- Text and map are always returned together, giving every result both narrative and spatial context +- The same search infrastructure powers every downstream customer product consistently + +### Access Tiers ### + +Access to the corpus is controlled by subscription tier. Every customer product — museum portals, descendant reports, academic research, battlefield tours — operates within the corpus scope defined by the customer's tier. Higher tiers unlock broader search scope, richer outputs, and greater export capability. + +Report and output quality is never deliberately constrained by tier. The system always produces the best possible output given available data. Output richness is a function of input completeness — a customer who can provide unit, date range, and surname will always receive a richer result than one who can only provide a theatre and a year. Tiers control scope, not quality. + +**Tier 1 — Unit Scoped** +Search and outputs are limited to a single unit and directly related formations. Designed for regimental associations, unit museums, and organisations focused on a specific unit's history. + +**Tier 2 — Theatre or Campaign Scoped** +Search and outputs are limited to a defined theatre or campaign. Designed for general museums, regional heritage organisations, and customers with a broader but still geographically constrained focus. + +**Tier 3 — Full Corpus Access** +Search and outputs span all units, all theatres, and all date ranges. Designed for academic institutions, government bodies, and high value commercial customers requiring unrestricted access to the full corpus. + +**Tier 4 — Full Corpus Plus Export and API Access** +All Tier 3 capabilities plus bulk export, GeoJSON export, and API access for integration into third party products and platforms. Designed for institutional partners and Frame 44 commercial products. + +**Desired Result:** +- Every customer operates within a corpus scope appropriate to their use case and subscription +- No customer receives a deliberately degraded product — scope is constrained, quality is not +- Tier 4 enables Frame 44 and institutional partners to build their own products on top of the platform + +### Token Cost Estimates by Customer Type ### + +All customer interactions with the platform consume computational resources in two forms: database compute (semantic search, spatial queries, filtering) and LLM token usage (retrieval context and report generation). Database compute costs are minimal and consistent regardless of query complexity. Token costs vary significantly based on how much corpus material is retrieved and how much is generated in response. + +**Cost per interaction type:** +- Simple semantic search, no generation: ~$0.01–0.03 +- Search with short generated summary: ~$0.03–0.08 +- Full narrative report with sourced retrieval: ~$0.10–0.25 +- Full report with extensive cross-corpus retrieval: ~$0.25–0.50 +- Map and position queries: database compute only, negligible token cost + +--- + +**Project '44 Community Users** +High search frequency, low report generation. Community users browse, search, and follow threads of interest. They generate short summaries occasionally and full reports rarely. + +- Estimated interactions per month: 20–50 searches, 2–5 short summaries, 0–1 full reports +- Estimated monthly token cost per user: $0.50–$2.00 +- Subscription viability: viable at $5–10/month with query caps on full report generation + +--- + +**Relative Research** +Low total interaction volume but report-heavy. A descendant typically conducts a focused research session, generates one or two full reports, and returns occasionally for follow-up searches. This is largely a one-time high-value interaction rather than a recurring high-volume use. + +- Estimated interactions per session: 5–10 searches, 1–2 full reports +- Estimated cost per session: $0.50–$1.50 +- Estimated lifetime cost per customer: $1.00–$3.00 +- Subscription viability: viable as a one-time purchase or low monthly subscription with report generation limits + +--- + +**Museum Staff Admin Panel** +Moderate regular usage. Staff run searches frequently to support exhibit development and research enquiries but generate full reports less often. Usage is spread across the working week rather than concentrated in single sessions. + +- Estimated interactions per month: 50–100 searches, 5–10 short summaries, 2–5 full reports +- Estimated monthly token cost per staff user: $2.00–$5.00 +- Subscription viability: viable at institutional subscription pricing, cost absorbed across staff team + +--- + +**Museum Visitor Kiosk** +High volume, low cost per interaction. Visitors run a single focused search and receive a short generated summary. No full reports are generated at the kiosk — the full report is saved to Project '44 for home access. Volume can be very high at busy museums. + +- Estimated cost per visitor interaction: $0.03–0.08 +- Estimated daily visitor interactions at a busy museum: 50–200 +- Estimated daily token cost: $1.50–$16.00 +- Subscription viability: viable as a flat monthly institutional fee with per-interaction cost absorbed into the subscription cap + +--- + +**Academic Research** +High volume, high complexity. Academic users run deep cross-corpus queries, retrieve large amounts of source material, and generate detailed attributed reports. This is the most token-intensive customer type. + +- Estimated interactions per month: 100–300 searches, 10–20 full reports, frequent bulk retrieval +- Estimated monthly token cost per user: $10.00–$30.00 +- Subscription viability: viable at Tier 3/4 institutional pricing, with API rate limits and query caps for bulk access + +--- + +**UXO Search** +Low volume, spatially constrained, export-heavy. UXO professionals run focused geographic queries and export results. Interactions are infrequent but high value. Report generation is minimal — raw results and exports are the primary output. + +- Estimated interactions per project: 10–30 spatial queries, 2–5 short summaries, minimal full reports +- Estimated cost per project: $0.50–$2.00 +- Subscription viability: viable as a per-project or annual institutional subscription + +--- + +**Media Research** +Moderate volume, report-heavy. Media researchers chase specific stories and generate narrative reports to support their work. Usage is project-based — intensive during production, dormant between projects. + +- Estimated interactions per project: 20–50 searches, 5–10 full reports +- Estimated cost per project: $2.00–$8.00 +- Subscription viability: viable as a per-project subscription or annual access for organisations with ongoing production + +--- + +**Historical Mystery and Artifact Research** +Unpredictable volume, potentially very high retrieval cost. Cross-corpus aggregation queries pull large amounts of material from many sources. This is the hardest use case to cost-cap reliably. + +- Estimated interactions per investigation: 50–200 searches, extensive cross-corpus retrieval, 5–15 full reports +- Estimated cost per investigation: $5.00–$25.00 +- Subscription viability: viable at Tier 3/4 with query complexity caps and rate limiting to prevent runaway costs + +--- + +**Key Principle:** +Subscription tiers control corpus scope. Query and report generation caps control token cost exposure. No customer type should be able to generate unbounded token costs within a fixed subscription — every tier includes defined limits on full report generation and bulk retrieval, with overage pricing for high volume users. + +### Project '44 Community ### + +**Actor:** Amateur historians, local heritage organisations, Dutch and Belgian community groups, Faces to Graves volunteers, students, and anyone with a general interest in WWII history who is not necessarily researching a specific relative. + +**Need:** To explore, research, and contribute to a living archive of WWII primary source material. Community users approach the corpus from many different angles — following a specific battle, researching a local area, verifying a grave identification, or simply browsing out of historical curiosity. Many are also the volunteer contributor base that verifies OCR, confirms positions, and improves data quality across the platform. + +**How They Use It:** +- Community users run natural language searches, browse by unit, date range, theatre, or geographic area +- Spatial search allows local community groups to find all documented military activity in their town, village, or region +- Faces to Graves volunteers can search by personnel name to find diary mentions of specific individuals and corroborate grave identifications +- Community users can contribute to the platform by verifying OCR text, confirming position classifications, and tagging document types — improving data quality for all users +- Premium and Patreon subscribers unlock deeper report generation, broader cross-corpus search, and higher query limits +- All community interactions are token-capped at the community tier to keep subscription costs viable + +**Outputs:** +- Search results with source attribution across the corpus within community tier limits +- Short generated summaries for community tier users +- Full generated reports for premium and Patreon subscribers +- Contributor actions — verified OCR, confirmed positions, document tags — recorded and attributed to the contributing user + +**Desired Result:** +- Project '44 becomes the go-to public resource for anyone interested in the WWII history of Northwest Europe and Italy +- Local communities in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy can explore what happened in their specific area during the war +- The community contributor base continuously improves data quality across the platform — OCR accuracy, position confidence, and document classification all improve as volunteer engagement grows +- Premium and Patreon tiers provide a sustainable revenue stream while keeping basic access open to the broader community +- The community layer feeds the commercial products — a community user who finds a reference to their relative becomes a Relative Research customer. +- +### Relative Research ### + +**Actor:** A family member or descendant researching a relative who served in a WWII unit covered by the corpus. + +**Need:** To understand what their relative experienced during the war — where they were, what they did, what happened around them, and what the broader context of their service was. The customer may know very little about their relative's service or quite a lot. The system works with whatever they can provide. + +**How They Use It:** +- Customer provides whatever information they have about their relative: name, unit, date range, service number, theatre, or any combination +- The system searches the corpus for mentions of the individual by name, and retrieves all relevant narrative, non-narrative, and secondary source material for the unit and date range provided +- A report is generated drawing on all retrieved material, placing the relative's unit in operational context and surfacing any direct mentions of the individual by name +- A map is generated alongside the report showing unit positions, patrol routes, objectives, and operational area for the relevant period +- Report and map are saved to the customer's profile for future reference +- Customer can order a printed version of the report and map through a drop shipping integration + +**Outputs:** +- Generated narrative report with full source attribution +- Generated map with unit positions, routes, and operational context for the relevant period +- Applicable period map overlays +- Direct name mentions surfaced and highlighted within the report where found +- Report and map saved to customer profile +- Printable report and map available for drop shipping + +**Desired Result:** +- Any descendant regardless of how much or how little they know about their relative's service can receive a meaningful, accurate, and personal account of what their relative's unit experienced +- Customers who provide more information receive richer, more personalised outputs +- The experience feels personal and specific — not a generic unit history but a account centred on the customer's relative and their unit's experience +- Customers have a permanent record of their research saved to their profile that they can return to, share, or have printed + +### Museum Research ### + +**Actor:** A military museum, regimental museum, or heritage organisation using the platform to support both internal staff research and visitor-facing experiences. + +**Need:** Staff need a research tool to support exhibit development, historical enquiries, and institutional knowledge. Visitors need an engaging, accessible experience that connects them personally to the museum's unit or theatre without requiring prior military history knowledge. + +**How They Use It — Staff Admin Panel:** +- Staff access an admin panel scoped to the museum's subscription tier +- Staff can run natural language queries, filter by unit, date range, and document type, and retrieve narrative and non-narrative material relevant to their research +- Staff can generate reports drawing on all corpus material within their tier scope +- Staff can save and organise research for internal reference and exhibit development + +**How They Use It — Visitor Touchscreen:** +- Visitors interact with a touchscreen interface scoped to the museum's unit or theatre +- Visitors enter whatever information they have about a relative — name, unit, approximate dates — and the system searches the corpus for relevant material +- A report and map are generated and displayed in full on the touchscreen +- Visitors can save their results by entering their email address +- Saved results are stored on Project '44 and the visitor receives an email prompting them to create an account and access their report at home + +**Outputs:** +- Staff: generated reports, search results, and saved research within tier scope +- Visitors: full generated report and map displayed on the touchscreen +- Visitors: results saved to Project '44 and emailed with an account creation prompt + +**Desired Result:** +- Museum staff have a powerful internal research tool scoped to their collection focus +- Visitors have a personal, engaging experience that connects them to the museum's unit history through their own family connection +- Every visitor who saves their results becomes a potential Project '44 customer — the touchscreen experience is a direct acquisition funnel +- The museum delivers a richer, more personalised visitor experience without building or maintaining the underlying platform themselves + +### Academic Research ### + +**Actor:** An academic researcher, historian, graduate student, or university institution conducting research using primary and secondary WWII source material. + +**Need:** Access to a deep, fully attributed corpus of primary and secondary source material that can be searched, queried, and cited with confidence. Academic users require complete provenance on every result — every chunk of text must be traceable to its source document, archive, unit, and date. + +**How They Use It:** +- Researcher runs natural language queries or structured filtered searches across the full corpus +- Results are returned with full source attribution — document, archive, unit, date, and document type — suitable for academic citation +- Researcher can search spatially using a bounding box to find all activity in a geographic area across any unit or date range +- Researcher can search by personnel name to surface all mentions of a specific individual across the corpus +- Researcher can combine filters — unit, date range, theatre, document type — to narrow results to a precise research question +- Results can be saved to a research profile and organised by project or topic +- Tier 4 customers can export results and access the corpus via API for bulk queries and integration into their own research tools + +**Outputs:** +- Search results with full source attribution suitable for academic citation +- Generated reports drawing on retrieved material with attributed sources +- Saved research organised by project or topic +- Tier 4: bulk export and API access + +**Desired Result:** +- Researchers can answer precise historical questions across the full corpus in a fraction of the time traditional archival research would require +- Every result is fully attributed and citable — the platform is trustworthy as an academic research tool +- Spatial, temporal, unit, and natural language search entry points allow researchers to approach the corpus from any angle their research requires +- The platform surfaces connections across units, theatres, and date ranges that would be impossible to find manually across fragmented archival sources + +### UXO Search ### + +**Actor:** A UXO disposal company, military engineer, government body, or heritage organisation responsible for identifying, assessing, or clearing unexploded ordnance in formerly contested areas. + +**Need:** To quickly locate all documented military activity, bombardments, mine laying, and munitions references within a specific geographic area, supported by primary source evidence traceable to its origin. + +**How They Use It:** +- User defines a geographic area of interest using a bounding box on the map +- The system returns all positions, grid references, and diary passages referencing military activity within that area — artillery positions, mine laying, bombardments, defensive works, and similar activity +- Results are displayed as mapped positions with attached narrative passages from the source diary entries +- User can filter by activity type, date range, unit, and confidence level +- Position confidence tiers are clearly displayed — verified Level 1 positions are distinguished from unverified Level 2 and Level 3 positions +- Full source attribution on every result allows the user to trace findings back to the original primary source document +- Results can be exported for use in field assessments and official reports + +**Outputs:** +- Mapped positions of all relevant military activity within the defined area +- Source diary passages attached to each position +- Confidence tier clearly displayed per position +- Full provenance on every result — document, archive, unit, date +- Exportable results for field assessment and reporting + +**Desired Result:** +- UXO professionals can rapidly identify areas of documented military activity that may present ordnance risk, without manually searching fragmented archival sources +- Primary source evidence with full provenance supports official assessments and reporting requirements +- Position confidence tiers allow professionals to distinguish between verified and unverified locations and prioritise accordingly +- A tool that could directly contribute to public safety in formerly contested areas across Northwest Europe and Italy + +### Media Research ### + +**Actor:** A journalist, documentary filmmaker, author, or media organisation researching WWII events for publication, broadcast, or production. + +**Need:** To find specific, vivid, well-attributed primary source material that supports a narrative they are developing. Media researchers are often chasing a specific story, event, or person rather than conducting broad historical research. They need compelling source material quickly and need to be able to cite it accurately. + +**How They Use It:** +- Researcher runs natural language queries describing the story, event, or person they are researching +- Results surface relevant narrative passages, non-narrative documents, and secondary source material with full attribution +- Researcher can narrow results by date range, theatre, unit, or geographic area as their research develops +- Spatial search allows the researcher to find all documented activity around a specific location relevant to their story +- Personnel search surfaces all mentions of specific individuals across the corpus +- Generated reports can be produced drawing on retrieved material, providing a structured narrative overview with cited sources +- Results and reports are saved to a research profile and organised by project + +**Outputs:** +- Search results with full source attribution suitable for publication citation +- Generated narrative reports with attributed primary and secondary sources +- Mapped positions and period overlays relevant to the story or event being researched +- Saved research organised by project + +**Desired Result:** +- Media researchers can find compelling, specific, well-attributed primary source material in a fraction of the time traditional archival research would require +- The platform surfaces stories, events, and individuals that would be impossible to find manually across fragmented archival sources +- Every result is fully attributed — researchers can cite primary sources with confidence +- The corpus becomes a go-to resource for any media organisation producing WWII content covering the Northwest Europe and Italian theatres + +### Historical Mystery and Artifact Research ### + +**Actor:** A researcher, investigator, historian, or organisation attempting to locate specific objects, resolve undocumented historical events, or trace activities that have no clear archival resolution. + +**Need:** To aggregate fragmentary references across a large corpus that individually appear insignificant but collectively point toward a resolution. No single diary entry solves the mystery — the value is in surfacing and connecting partial references across multiple units, dates, and locations that a manual researcher could never feasibly cross-reference. + +**How They Use It:** +- Researcher runs natural language queries describing the subject of their investigation — an object, an event, a location, a unit action +- Results surface all relevant references across the full corpus regardless of unit or date, including passing mentions in non-narrative documents that a traditional researcher would never find +- Spatial search allows the researcher to constrain results to a geographic area of interest and map all documented activity within it +- Cross-unit search surfaces what neighbouring units were doing at the same time and place, providing corroborating or contradicting context +- Researcher can follow threads across the corpus — a reference in one unit's diary leads to a patrol report in another, leads to a message log in a third +- Results and generated reports are saved to a research profile and organised by investigation + +**Outputs:** +- Aggregated search results across the full corpus with full source attribution +- Mapped positions of all relevant activity within a defined area +- Generated reports drawing on retrieved material with attributed sources +- Saved research organised by investigation topic + +**Desired Result:** +- Researchers can surface and connect fragmentary references across the full corpus that would be impossible to find and aggregate manually +- The platform transforms the corpus from a collection of isolated unit histories into a connected, queryable record of everything that happened across an entire theatre +- Investigations that would take years of manual archival research can be conducted in days +- Every finding is fully attributed to primary sources, giving investigations an evidential foundation \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/p44_use-case_step-by-step_cdn-war-diaries.md b/p44_use-case_step-by-step_cdn-war-diaries.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..67f31e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/p44_use-case_step-by-step_cdn-war-diaries.md @@ -0,0 +1,174 @@ +WD_1 - Import War Diaries +========================= +User: Admin +Input: War diary (PDF or JPEG), separated by month +Result: Document stored server-side, available for OCR + +1. Go to Frame 44 UI or plugin +2. Upload PDF or JPEG +3. Assemble JPEG uploads into single PDF, confirm page order +4. Assign to existing unit or create new unit record +5. Fill in provenance metadata: archive source, unit ID, date range, digitisation quality +6. Tag narrative page range in thumbnail gallery +7. Click submit +8. Document stored server-side, status set to "pending OCR" + +--- + +WD_2 - OCR War Diaries +======================= +User: System (automated) +Input: Imported document, narrative page range metadata +Result: Raw OCR text stored per page, narrative and non-narrative pages split into separate processing tracks + +1. System detects document with status "pending OCR" +2. Full document is processed through OCR pipeline +3. Raw OCR text stored per page in database +4. Narrative pages set to status "pending review", queued for OCR editor +5. Non-narrative pages set to status "pending classification", queued for document classification + +--- + +WD_3 - Document Classification +=============================== +User: System (automated), Volunteer (review) +Input: Non-narrative pages from OCR +Result: Every non-narrative page has a document type tag before entering the RAG pipeline + +1. System detects non-narrative pages with status "pending classification" +2. System classifies each page by document type: message log, intel report, newsletter, Part 1 Orders, nominal roll, appendix, sitrep, patrol report, trace, etc. +3. Confidence score assigned per classification +4. High confidence classifications proceed automatically to RAG chunking +5. Low confidence classifications flagged for human review +6. Reviewer confirms or corrects classification +7. Verified classifications fed back into system to improve future accuracy +8. All classified pages proceed to RAG pipeline + +--- + +WD_4 - OCR Editor +================= +User: Volunteer +Input: Narrative pages with status "pending review" +Result: Every narrative page verified by a human before downstream processing + +1. Volunteer logs into OCR editor +2. Volunteer sees work queue of narrative pages with status "pending review" +3. Volunteer selects a war diary to work on +4. Editor displays original page image on left, raw OCR text on right +5. Volunteer reads and corrects OCR text +6. Changes tracked per user for version control +7. Volunteer marks page as "verified" +8. Verified pages queued for entity extraction and RAG chunking + +--- + +WD_5 - Entity Extraction +========================= +User: System (automated), Volunteer (flagged items) +Input: Verified narrative pages, classified non-narrative pages +Result: All entities extracted and stored as structured records linked to source page and RAG chunk + +1. System detects verified narrative pages and classified non-narrative pages +2. System extracts entities from all pages: + - Personnel: names and ranks + - Place names: locations mentioned in text + - Grid references: WWII map grid references + - Unit mentions: friendly, allied, and enemy units + - Events: attacks, patrols, reliefs, casualties, objectives +3. Structured record created per entity: entity type, value, context snippet, source page, source RAG chunk, date, unit +4. Low confidence or ambiguous extractions flagged for volunteer review +5. Volunteer confirms or corrects flagged extractions +6. All entity records stored in database linked to source page and RAG chunk + +--- + +WD_6 - Gazetteer +================ +User: System (automated), Volunteer (flagged items) +Input: Extracted place name records, known unit positions with date, modern GIS datasets +Result: All place names resolved to modern coordinates and standardised spellings + +1. System detects extracted place name records +2. For each place name, system spatially constrains candidate matches to within a defined radius of the unit's known position on that date +3. Candidate matches ranked by name similarity and spatial proximity +4. High confidence matches resolved automatically +5. Where multiple diary entries from different units independently resolve the same string to the same coordinate, confidence increases automatically +6. Low confidence matches flagged for volunteer review +7. Volunteer confirms or corrects flagged matches +8. Gazetteer record created per resolved place: variant spellings, modern coordinate, confidence score, corroborating source entries +9. Unresolved place names remain flagged for future review +10. Gazetteer feeds back into improving future place name extraction + +--- + +WD_7 - RAG Pipeline +==================== +User: System (automated) +Input: Verified narrative OCR text, classified non-narrative pages, entity extraction records +Result: Full corpus chunked, embedded, and stored in Postgres with pgvector and PostGIS, queryable by semantic similarity, metadata filter, and spatial query + +1. System detects verified narrative pages and classified non-narrative pages +2. Pages chunked into segments respecting natural document boundaries +3. Each chunk embedded and stored in Postgres with pgvector +4. Chunk metadata attached: source document, page, unit, date, document type, confidence level, linked entity records +5. PostGIS spatial data attached to chunks where gazetteer-resolved coordinates are available +6. Chunks queryable by semantic similarity, metadata filter, spatial query, or any combination in a single query + +--- + +WD_8 - Grid Reference Extraction and Verification +================================================== +User: System (automated), Volunteer (verification) +Input: Grid reference records from entity extraction, known unit positions with date +Result: All grid references resolved to real world coordinates, verified positions linked to source RAG chunk + +1. System detects grid reference records from entity extraction +2. System resolves each grid reference to coordinates using WWII map projections and known 100,000m grid square for the unit and date +3. Candidate position created per grid reference: coordinate, source diary entry, date, unit, position type, confidence level, relevance category +4. Candidate positions stored in Postgres with PostGIS, linked to source RAG chunk +5. All candidate positions set to status "pending verification" +6. Volunteer reviews candidate positions against reference materials +7. Volunteer confirms or corrects each position +8. Verified positions set to confidence Level 1 +9. Unverified high confidence positions set to Level 2 +10. Low confidence positions remain Level 3 and flagged for further review +11. Position type tagged: end of day, patrol, enemy, objective, etc. +12. Relevance category tagged: own unit activity or reference to another unit + +--- + +WD_9 - Document Versioning and Corpus Expansion +================================================ +User: Admin +Input: Higher quality scan of existing document, or new document belonging to existing unit +Result: Corpus updated without disrupting existing data + +Scenario 1 — Higher Quality Scan: +1. Admin uploads higher quality scan via standard import +2. Admin identifies existing document record in database +3. Source image updated in database +4. All downstream records remain intact and unchanged + +Scenario 2 — New Document Found: +1. Admin uploads new document via standard import pipeline +2. Admin assigns document to existing unit record +3. Document processed through full pipeline from WD_1 onwards +4. All outputs appended to existing unit records in database + +--- + +WD_10 - Secondary Sources +========================== +User: Admin +Input: Published secondary source as clean digital text or scanned copy +Result: Secondary source ingested into RAG pipeline, attributed as secondary literature, entities extracted + +1. Admin uploads secondary source via import pipeline +2. Admin assigns source to theatre and formation coverage (e.g. II Canadian Corps, Northwest Europe) +3. If clean digital text: proceeds directly to entity extraction and RAG chunking +4. If scanned copy: processed through OCR pipeline without human verification gate, then proceeds to entity extraction and RAG chunking +5. Entity extraction runs on all secondary sources: personnel, place names, unit mentions, events +6. Extracted place names and grid references passed to gazetteer and grid reference verification +7. Secondary source chunks stored in Postgres, attributed as secondary literature in all records +8. Secondary source queryable alongside primary sources in all downstream products \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/prompts/ocr-vierwer-redesign6.md b/prompts/ocr-vierwer-redesign6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2e7d256 --- /dev/null +++ b/prompts/ocr-vierwer-redesign6.md @@ -0,0 +1,485 @@ +P44 OCR Viewer — War diary landing page (p44-landing.html) +Create a new standalone file p44-landing.html in the same directory as p44-ocr-viewer.html. Served by launch_viewer.py on the same localhost server. No frameworks, vanilla JS only. + +PART 1 — Data config +At the top of the script, define the three war diaries as a static array. Progress is calculated from localStorage keys written by the viewer: +javascriptconst DIARIES = [ +{ +id: 'calgary-highlanders', +title: 'Calgary Highlanders', +subtitle: 'War Diary — September 1944', +tags: ['Infantry', 'Sep 1944', '343 pages'], +totalPages: 343, +viewerUrl: 'p44-ocr-viewer.html', +flagsKey: 'p44-flags', +pass2FlagsKey: 'p44-pass2-flags', +}, +{ +id: 'black-watch', +title: 'Black Watch (RHR) of Canada', +subtitle: 'War Diary — September 1944', +tags: ['Infantry', 'Sep 1944', '211 pages'], +totalPages: 211, +viewerUrl: 'p44-ocr-viewer.html', +flagsKey: 'p44-flags', +pass2FlagsKey: 'p44-pass2-flags', +}, +{ +id: '5cib', +title: '5th Canadian Infantry Brigade', +subtitle: 'War Diary — September 1944', +tags: ['Brigade HQ', 'Sep 1944', '178 pages'], +totalPages: 178, +viewerUrl: 'p44-ocr-viewer.html', +flagsKey: 'p44-flags', +pass2FlagsKey: 'p44-pass2-flags', +}, +]; +Note: All three diaries currently share the same localStorage keys since the viewer only supports one diary at a time. This is a known limitation — flagsKey and pass2FlagsKey are included in the config so they're easy to make per-diary later when the server handles multiple diaries. + +PART 2 — Progress calculation +javascriptfunction getProgress(diary) { +let pass1Done = 0, pass2Done = 0; + +try { +const flags = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(diary.flagsKey) || '{}'); +pass1Done = Object.values(flags).filter(f => f === 'done').length; +} catch (_) {} + +try { +const pass2Flags = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(diary.pass2FlagsKey) || '{}'); +pass2Done = Object.values(pass2Flags).filter(f => f === 'done').length; +} catch (_) {} + +return { +pass1Pct: Math.round((pass1Done / diary.totalPages) * 100), +pass2Pct: Math.round((pass2Done / diary.totalPages) * 100), +pass1Done, +pass2Done, +}; +} + +PART 3 — Role detection +javascriptfunction getCurrentRole() { +return localStorage.getItem('p44-role') || 'pass1'; +} + +PART 4 — Card renderer +javascriptfunction renderCard(diary) { +const role = getCurrentRole(); +const prog = getProgress(diary); +const pass1Complete = prog.pass1Pct === 100; +const isViewOnly = role === 'pass1' && pass1Complete; + +const tagHtml = diary.tags.map(t => +'' + t + '' +).join(''); + +const actionBtn = isViewOnly + ? '' + : ''; + +return ` +
+
+ +
+
${diary.title}
+
${diary.subtitle}
+
${tagHtml}
+
+
+
+
+ Pass 1 +
+
+
+ ${prog.pass1Pct}% +
+
+ Pass 2 +
+
+
+ ${prog.pass2Pct}% +
+
+
${actionBtn}
+
+ `; +} + +PART 5 — Open diary +javascriptfunction openDiary(diaryId) { +const diary = DIARIES.find(d => d.id === diaryId); +if (!diary) return; +window.location.href = diary.viewerUrl; +} + +PART 6 — Init +javascriptfunction init() { +const role = getCurrentRole(); +document.getElementById('role-badge').textContent = +role === 'pass2' ? 'Pass 2 — Senior Editor' : 'Pass 1 — Volunteer'; + +const container = document.getElementById('cards'); +container.innerHTML = DIARIES.map(renderCard).join(''); +} + +document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', init); + +PART 7 — Full HTML file +html + + + + +P44 OCR — War Diary Transcription + + + + +
+

⚜ P44 War Diary Transcription

+ Pass 1 — Volunteer +
+ +
+
War diaries available for transcription
+
+
+ + + + + + + +VERIFICATION CHECKLIST: + +Page loads at http://localhost:XXXX/p44-landing.html +Three diary cards visible with correct titles and tags +Role badge in top right reflects p44-role from localStorage +Pass 1 progress bar reads from p44-flags — counts pages with flag done +Pass 2 progress bar reads from p44-pass2-flags — counts pages with flag done +Diary with Pass 1 at 100% shows "View only" button for Pass 1 role +All other diaries show "Open diary" button +Clicking "Open diary" or "View only" navigates to p44-ocr-viewer.html +Pass 2 role always sees "Open diary" on all cards regardless of progress +Footer shows CRMA credit \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/prompts/ocr-viewer-audit.md b/prompts/ocr-viewer-audit.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e34818 --- /dev/null +++ b/prompts/ocr-viewer-audit.md @@ -0,0 +1,441 @@ +# P44 OCR Viewer — Full Rebuild Audit +*Combined: Copilot codebase audit + Nathan/Claude session history audit* +*Date: May 2026 — Pre-rebuild reference document* + +--- + +## Purpose of this document + +This document captures everything known about the current `p44-ocr-viewer` codebase — what works, what is broken, what is dead, and critically **why** things broke — so the rebuild starts from a complete picture rather than repeating the same mistakes. + +--- + +## Part 1 — Copilot Codebase Audit + +### 1. Feature Inventory + +**PDF Rendering and Page Navigation** +Functions: `loadPDFBuffer()`, `renderCurrentPage()`, `buildPDFWordOverlay()`, `makeWordBox()`, `goToPage()`, `_pendingPage` queue. +Status: Working. DPR scaling, viewport fitting, zoom multiplier, and pending-page queue are all correct. `goToPage()` guards out-of-range values, debounces re-renders, and saves edits before navigating. + +--- + +**Ctrl+Scroll Zoom on the Left Panel** +Functions: `wheel` event on `imagePanelBody`, `updateZoomLabel()`, `btnZoomReset` click handler. +Status: **Broken.** The handler has no `e.ctrlKey` check. It calls `e.preventDefault()` unconditionally on every wheel event when a PDF is loaded. In PDF mode, the user cannot scroll the left panel with the mouse wheel at all — every wheel movement zooms instead of scrolls. Sync-scroll from the left panel via wheel is also broken in PDF mode as a result. + +--- + +**Synchronized Scrolling** +Functions: `onImgScroll()`, `onTxtScroll()`, `_syncScrolling` / `_syncActive` flags, `btnSyncScroll` click handler. +Status: Partially working. The proportional scroll logic and rAF anti-loop are correct. Toggle button works. However because the left-panel wheel handler kills normal scroll-via-wheel in PDF mode, users can only trigger left→right sync via the scrollbar. Right→left sync works normally. + +--- + +**OCR Text Loading and Per-Page Rendering** +Functions: `loadOCRText()`, `parseOCRByPage()`, `showOCRPage()`, `escH()`. +Status: Working. `parseOCRByPage()` splits on `## Page N` headings into `state.ocrPages`. `showOCRPage()` reads a single page, checks for corrections, renders as `
`. Startup race (OCR arrives before PDF) is handled correctly.
+
+---
+
+**Confidence Scoring Display (Per-Page)**
+Functions: `buildConfidenceIndicatorHTML()`, `updateNavConfidenceColour()`, `confTier()`, `confTierLabel()`, `loadConfidenceOnStartup()`.
+Status: Working. Loads from `REAL_CONFIDENCE_PATH` on startup. Per-page indicator bar with score, tier colour, uncertain word pills, and notes is injected above OCR text. Nav input/buttons change border colour to match tier.
+
+---
+
+**Confidence Summary Panel**
+Functions: `buildConfidenceSummaryHTML()`, `btn-conf-summary` click handler, `goToPage(0)` special case.
+Status: Working. Shows High/Med/Low counts, average score, distribution bar, and 10 lowest-scoring pages as clickable pills.
+
+---
+
+**Flag System (Pass 1 Flags)**
+Functions: `setFlag()`, `updateFlagButtons()`, `updateFlagsSummary()`, `saveFlags()`, `loadFlagsOnStartup()`, `clearPass1Queue()`.
+Status: Working. Pass 1 flags stored in `state.flags`. POSTed to `/save-flags` with localStorage fallback. Loaded from `/flags.json` on startup with localStorage fallback.
+Note: Pass 2 flags stored only in `pass2Flags` module variable and saved only to `localStorage('p44_pass2_flags')` — never to the server. Asymmetry with Pass 1.
+
+---
+
+**Inline Text Editing — Pass 1**
+Functions: `enterEditMode()`, `exitEditMode()`, `btnEdit` click handler, `updateCorrectionIndicator()`, `postCorrection()`, `loadCorrectionsOnStartup()`.
+Status: Working. `enterEditMode()` snapshots raw OCR into `corrections[pageNum].original` on first open. `exitEditMode()` saves to `corrections[pageNum].pass1`. Uses `
+
+
+With:
+html
+
+
+
+
+
+
+In the right panel header, add a diff toggle button immediately before #btn-edit:
+html
+
+
+
+Remove  entirely — it is replaced by the new diff system.
+
+PART 2 — CSS (p44-ocr-viewer.css)
+
+Add at the end of the file:
+css
+
+/* ── Diff toolbar ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
+#diff-toolbar {
+display: none;
+align-items: center;
+gap: 10px;
+padding: 5px 16px;
+background: var(--surface);
+border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+font-size: 10px;
+color: var(--text-dim);
+flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+#diff-toolbar .diff-legend {
+display: flex;
+align-items: center;
+gap: 10px;
+flex: 1;
+}
+#diff-toolbar .diff-count {
+font-size: 10px;
+color: var(--gold-dim);
+letter-spacing: 0.04em;
+}
+.diff-swatch {
+display: inline-flex;
+align-items: center;
+gap: 5px;
+font-size: 10px;
+color: var(--text-dim);
+}
+.diff-swatch-del {
+width: 24px; height: 10px;
+background: rgba(208,80,80,0.22);
+border-radius: 2px;
+}
+.diff-swatch-ins {
+width: 24px; height: 10px;
+background: rgba(92,184,92,0.18);
+border-radius: 2px;
+}
+
+/* ── Diff inline highlights ───────────────────────────────────── */
+.diff-del {
+background: rgba(208,80,80,0.22);
+color: #e07070;
+border-radius: 2px;
+padding: 0 2px;
+text-decoration: line-through;
+font-size: 11px;
+}
+.diff-ins {
+background: rgba(92,184,92,0.18);
+color: #7ed87e;
+border-radius: 2px;
+padding: 0 2px;
+}
+
+/* ── Editor wrap — vertical split ─────────────────────────────── */
+#editor-wrap {
+display: none;
+flex-direction: column;
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow: hidden;
+border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
+}
+
+/* ── Diff reference pane (top half of editor split) ───────────── */
+#diff-reference {
+display: none;
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow-y: auto;
+border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+padding: 12px 20px;
+font-size: 12.5px;
+line-height: 1.75;
+color: var(--text);
+background: var(--surface);
+white-space: pre-wrap;
+font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
+}
+#diff-reference-label {
+font-size: 9px;
+letter-spacing: 0.1em;
+text-transform: uppercase;
+color: var(--gold-dim);
+margin-bottom: 8px;
+padding-bottom: 5px;
+border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+}
+
+/* ── Editor bottom half ───────────────────────────────────────── */
+#editor-bottom {
+display: flex;
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+Also update the existing #editor-wrap rule — remove flex-direction and border-top from it since those are now set above. The existing rule in the file should become:
+css
+
+#editor-wrap {
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+The new rule added above replaces it fully — delete the old one to avoid conflict.
+
+PART 3 — JS (p44-ocr-viewer.js)
+
+3a — New state flag
+
+Inside the state object, add:
+javascript
+
+diffMode: false,
+
+3b — DOM refs
+
+Add after the existing editor DOM refs:
+javascript
+
+const btnDiff       = document.getElementById('btn-diff');
+const diffToolbar   = document.getElementById('diff-toolbar');
+const diffReference = document.getElementById('diff-reference');
+const editorBottom  = document.getElementById('editor-bottom');
+
+3c — Word-level diff engine
+
+Add this new function. Place it directly above buildChangeSummary():
+javascript
+
+function buildInlineDiff(originalText, pass1Text) {
+const orig  = (originalText || '').split(/(\s+)/);
+const edit  = (pass1Text   || '').split(/(\s+)/);
+const result = [];
+
+let i = 0, j = 0;
+while (i < orig.length || j < edit.length) {
+if (i >= orig.length) {
+result.push({ type: 'ins', text: edit[j++] });
+} else if (j >= edit.length) {
+result.push({ type: 'del', text: orig[i++] });
+} else if (orig[i] === edit[j]) {
+result.push({ type: 'same', text: orig[i] });
+i++; j++;
+} else {
+result.push({ type: 'del', text: orig[i++] });
+result.push({ type: 'ins', text: edit[j++] });
+}
+}
+return result;
+}
+
+3d — Diff renderer
+
+Add this new function directly below buildInlineDiff():
+javascript
+
+function renderInlineDiff(pageNum) {
+const corr         = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+const originalText = (corr && corr.original) || state.ocrPages[pageNum] || '';
+const pass1Text    = corr && corr.pass1;
+
+if (!pass1Text) return null;
+
+const tokens   = buildInlineDiff(originalText, pass1Text);
+const delCount = tokens.filter(t => t.type === 'del' && t.text.trim()).length;
+const insCount = tokens.filter(t => t.type === 'ins' && t.text.trim()).length;
+const total    = Math.max(delCount, insCount);
+
+const html = tokens.map(t => {
+if (t.type === 'same') return escH(t.text);
+if (t.type === 'del')  return ''  + escH(t.text) + '';
+if (t.type === 'ins')  return ''  + escH(t.text) + '';
+return '';
+}).join('');
+
+return { html, total };
+}
+
+3e — Diff toolbar renderer
+
+Add this new function:
+javascript
+
+function showDiffToolbar(pageNum) {
+const result = renderInlineDiff(pageNum);
+if (!result) {
+diffToolbar.style.display = 'none';
+return;
+}
+diffToolbar.innerHTML =
+'
' +
+' removed' +
+' added' +
+'
' +
+'' + result.total + ' change' + (result.total === 1 ? '' : 's') + ' from Pass 1';
+diffToolbar.style.display = 'flex';
+}
+
+3f — Apply diff to display panel
+
+Add this new function:
+javascript
+
+function applyDiffToDisplay(pageNum) {
+if (!state.diffMode) return;
+const result = renderInlineDiff(pageNum);
+if (!result) return;
+textOutput.innerHTML =
+'
' +
+result.html + '
';
+}
+
+3g — Apply diff to reference pane (edit mode)
+
+Add this new function:
+javascript
+
+function applyDiffToReference(pageNum) {
+const result = renderInlineDiff(pageNum);
+if (!result || !state.diffMode) {
+diffReference.style.display = 'none';
+return;
+}
+diffReference.innerHTML =
+'
Pass 1 corrections — reference
' +
+'
' +
+result.html + '
';
+diffReference.style.display = 'block';
+}
+
+3h — Toggle diff mode
+
+Add this new function:
+javascript
+
+function toggleDiff(pageNum) {
+const corr    = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+const hasPass1 = corr && corr.pass1;
+
+if (!hasPass1) {
+setStatus('No Pass 1 corrections on this page — nothing to diff.');
+return;
+}
+
+state.diffMode = !state.diffMode;
+btnDiff.classList.toggle('active', state.diffMode);
+
+if (state.editMode) {
+applyDiffToReference(pageNum);
+} else {
+if (state.diffMode) {
+applyDiffToDisplay(pageNum);
+showDiffToolbar(pageNum);
+} else {
+showOCRPage(pageNum);
+}
+}
+}
+
+Add the event listener immediately after the function:
+javascript
+
+btnDiff.addEventListener('click', () => toggleDiff(state.currentPage));
+
+3i — Update showOCRPage()
+
+At the very end of showOCRPage(), after updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum) and before the Pass 2 auto-edit block, add:
+javascript
+
+// Show diff toolbar if page has Pass 1 corrections
+const corrForPage = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+const hasPass1    = corrForPage && corrForPage.pass1;
+if (hasPass1) {
+showDiffToolbar(pageNum);
+} else {
+diffToolbar.style.display = 'none';
+state.diffMode = false;
+btnDiff.classList.remove('active');
+}
+
+// Auto-enable diff in Pass 2 if Pass 1 corrections exist
+if (currentRole === 'pass2' && hasPass1 && !state.editMode) {
+state.diffMode = true;
+btnDiff.classList.add('active');
+applyDiffToDisplay(pageNum);
+}
+
+Replace the existing Pass 2 auto-edit block at the bottom of showOCRPage():
+javascript
+
+if (currentRole === 'pass2') {
+if (!state.editMode) enterEditMode();
+updatePass2NavButtons();
+}
+
+With:
+javascript
+
+if (currentRole === 'pass2') {
+updatePass2NavButtons();
+}
+
+Note: Pass 2 no longer auto-enters edit mode on page load. The editor opens edit mode manually via the Edit button. This is intentional — the senior editor reviews the diff first, then decides to edit.
+
+3j — Update enterEditMode()
+
+At the end of enterEditMode(), after textEditor.focus(), add:
+javascript
+
+applyDiffToReference(pageNum);
+
+3k — Update exitEditMode()
+
+At the start of exitEditMode(), before any existing logic, add:
+javascript
+
+diffReference.style.display = 'none';
+
+After the existing line textOutput.style.display = 'block';, add:
+javascript
+
+if (state.diffMode) applyDiffToDisplay(pageNum);
+
+3l — Update goToPage()
+
+At the start of goToPage(), before if (state.editMode) exitEditMode();, add:
+javascript
+
+state.diffMode = false;
+btnDiff.classList.remove('active');
+diffToolbar.style.display = 'none';
+diffReference.style.display = 'none';
+
+This ensures diff state is always reset on navigation — prevents any possibility of page-bleed.
+
+VERIFICATION CHECKLIST:
+
+    Pass 2 lands on a page with Pass 1 corrections: diff toolbar appears automatically, ⇄ Diff button is active, inline highlights visible
+    Pass 2 lands on a page with no Pass 1 corrections: diff toolbar hidden, ⇄ Diff button inactive, clicking it shows status message
+    Clicking ⇄ Diff toggles highlights on/off without changing page or losing position
+    Clicking Edit while diff is on: reference pane appears above textarea showing highlighted diff, editor opens below
+    Clicking Edit while diff is off: reference pane hidden, editor fills full height
+    Toggling diff while in edit mode: reference pane appears/disappears above the open textarea
+    Navigating to any new page: diff mode resets to off, no highlights carry over from previous page
+    Pass 1 role: ⇄ Diff button present but only activates on pages with Pass 1 corrections
diff --git a/prompts/ocr-viewer-redesign3.md b/prompts/ocr-viewer-redesign3.md
new file mode 100644
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+P44 OCR Viewer — Remove diff system, add Pass 2 split panel view
+Scope: p44-ocr-viewer.js, p44-ocr-viewer.css, p44-ocr-viewer.html. Complete removal of all diff logic, replace with a simple toggleable split panel for Pass 2.
+
+PART 1 — Remove diff entirely
+HTML — remove these elements:
+
+
+

+

+
 wrapper — move its children (#line-numbers and #text-editor) back up directly inside #editor-wrap
+
+CSS — remove all rules for:
+
+#diff-toolbar
+#diff-toolbar .diff-legend
+#diff-toolbar .diff-count
+.diff-swatch
+.diff-swatch-del
+.diff-swatch-ins
+.diff-del
+.diff-ins
+#diff-reference
+#diff-reference-label
+#editor-bottom
+
+JS — remove these functions entirely:
+
+buildInlineDiff()
+renderInlineDiff()
+showDiffToolbar()
+applyDiffToDisplay()
+applyDiffToReference()
+toggleDiff()
+
+JS — remove these DOM refs:
+
+const btnDiff
+const diffToolbar
+const diffReference
+const editorBottom
+
+JS — remove state.diffMode from the state object.
+JS — in showOCRPage() remove the entire block added for diff auto-enable and toolbar display — the block starting with const corrForPage = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum] down to the closing } of the Pass 2 auto-diff block. Restore the original Pass 2 block at the bottom of showOCRPage():
+javascript  if (currentRole === 'pass2') {
+    if (!state.editMode) enterEditMode();
+    updatePass2NavButtons();
+  }
+JS — in enterEditMode() remove the line applyDiffToReference(pageNum);
+JS — in exitEditMode() remove:
+
+diffReference.style.display = 'none';
+if (state.diffMode) applyDiffToDisplay(pageNum);
+
+JS — in goToPage() remove the four lines:
+javascript  state.diffMode = false;
+  btnDiff.classList.remove('active');
+  diffToolbar.style.display = 'none';
+  diffReference.style.display = 'none';
+
+PART 2 — HTML (p44-ocr-viewer.html)
+In the right panel header, add a toggle button immediately before #btn-edit:
+html
+Inside #text-panel-body, immediately before #text-output, add the original OCR reference pane:
+html
+
+
+PART 3 — CSS (p44-ocr-viewer.css)
+Add at the end of the file:
+css/* ── Split panel layout ───────────────────────────────────────── */
+#text-panel-body {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+#split-pane {
+  display: none;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  flex: 1;
+  min-height: 0;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+#split-pane-header {
+  font-size: 9px;
+  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  color: var(--gold-dim);
+  padding: 5px 16px;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+  background: var(--surface);
+}
+
+#split-ocr-wrap {
+  display: flex;
+  flex: 1;
+  min-height: 0;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+  padding: 12px 0;
+}
+
+#split-line-numbers {
+  width: 48px;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+  padding: 0 8px 0 12px;
+  text-align: right;
+  font-size: 11px;
+  line-height: 1.75;
+  color: var(--gold-dim);
+  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
+  user-select: none;
+  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
+  margin-right: 12px;
+}
+
+#split-ocr-output {
+  flex: 1;
+  min-width: 0;
+  font-size: 12.5px;
+  line-height: 1.75;
+  color: var(--text);
+  white-space: pre-wrap;
+  font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
+  padding-right: 16px;
+}
+
+#split-divider {
+  height: 4px;
+  background: var(--border);
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+  cursor: row-resize;
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
+}
+
+/* When split is active, text-output and editor-wrap each take half */
+#text-panel-body.split-active #text-output,
+#text-panel-body.split-active #editor-wrap {
+  flex: 1;
+  min-height: 0;
+  overflow-y: auto;
+}
+
+#text-panel-body.split-active {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+}
+
+PART 4 — JS (p44-ocr-viewer.js)
+4a — DOM refs
+Add:
+javascriptconst btnSplit        = document.getElementById('btn-split');
+const splitPane       = document.getElementById('split-pane');
+const splitDivider    = document.getElementById('split-divider');
+const splitOcrOutput  = document.getElementById('split-ocr-output');
+const splitLineNums   = document.getElementById('split-line-numbers');
+4b — State flag
+Add to the state object:
+javascriptsplitMode: false,
+4c — Line number generator for split pane
+Add this new function above showOCRPage():
+javascriptfunction buildSplitLineNumbers(text) {
+  const lines = (text || '').split('\n');
+  return lines.map((_, i) => i + 1).join('\n');
+}
+4d — showSplitPane(pageNum)
+Add this new function:
+javascriptfunction showSplitPane(pageNum) {
+  const corr         = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+  const originalText = (corr && corr.original) || state.ocrPages[pageNum] || '';
+
+  splitOcrOutput.textContent  = originalText;
+  splitLineNums.textContent   = buildSplitLineNumbers(originalText);
+
+  splitPane.style.display      = 'flex';
+  splitDivider.style.display   = 'block';
+  textPanelBody.classList.add('split-active');
+}
+4e — hideSplitPane()
+Add this new function:
+javascriptfunction hideSplitPane() {
+  splitPane.style.display    = 'none';
+  splitDivider.style.display = 'none';
+  textPanelBody.classList.remove('split-active');
+}
+4f — toggleSplit()
+Add this new function:
+javascriptfunction toggleSplit() {
+  state.splitMode = !state.splitMode;
+  btnSplit.classList.toggle('active', state.splitMode);
+
+  if (state.splitMode) {
+    showSplitPane(state.currentPage);
+  } else {
+    hideSplitPane();
+  }
+}
+Add the event listener immediately after:
+javascriptbtnSplit.addEventListener('click', toggleSplit);
+4g — applyRole()
+In applyRole(), in the pass2 branch add:
+javascript  btnSplit.style.display = 'inline-block';
+In the pass1 branch add:
+javascript  btnSplit.style.display = 'none';
+  state.splitMode = false;
+  hideSplitPane();
+4h — goToPage()
+At the start of goToPage(), after if (state.editMode) exitEditMode();, add:
+javascript  if (state.splitMode) showSplitPane(n);
+This refreshes the split pane content for the new page without toggling it off.
+4i — showOCRPage()
+At the end of showOCRPage(), after updatePass2NavButtons(), add:
+javascript  if (state.splitMode) showSplitPane(pageNum);
+
+VERIFICATION CHECKLIST:
+
+ Pass 1 role: Split button not visible
+ Pass 2 role: Split button visible in panel header
+ Clicking Split in Pass 2: right panel splits into original OCR on top and editor on bottom, both with line numbers, both scroll independently
+ Clicking Split again: collapses back to single panel, editor fills full height
+ Navigating to a new page while split is on: both panes update to the new page's content, split stays on
+ Switching from Pass 2 to Pass 1 while split is on: split closes, button hides
+ Original OCR pane shows raw unedited text — not the Pass 1 corrected version
+ Line numbers visible in both panes and match the text lines
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diff --git a/prompts/ocr-viewer-redesign5.md b/prompts/ocr-viewer-redesign5.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0c26403
--- /dev/null
+++ b/prompts/ocr-viewer-redesign5.md
@@ -0,0 +1,187 @@
+PART 1 — HTML (p44-ocr-viewer.html)
+Remove the Edit button:
+html
+Remove the correction dot (no longer needed without edit mode state):
+html

+Remove #text-output div — the textarea replaces it permanently:
+html
+The #editor-wrap should now be visible by default — remove style="display:none;" from it:
+html

+  

+  
+

+
+PART 2 — CSS (p44-ocr-viewer.css)
+Remove rules for:
+
+#correction-dot
+#text-output
+#text-output.done-readonly
+#btn-edit
+
+Ensure #editor-wrap fills the panel body — update its rule to:
+css#editor-wrap {
+display: flex;
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow: hidden;
+}
+Ensure #text-panel-body is always a flex column:
+css#text-panel-body {
+display: flex;
+flex-direction: column;
+flex: 1;
+min-height: 0;
+overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+PART 3 — JS (p44-ocr-viewer.js)
+3a — Remove DOM refs
+Remove:
+javascriptconst btnEdit       = document.getElementById('btn-edit');
+const correctionDot = document.getElementById('correction-dot');
+const textOutput    = document.getElementById('text-output');
+Remove from state object:
+javascripteditMode: false,
+3b — Remove enterEditMode() and exitEditMode() entirely
+Delete both functions completely.
+3c — Remove btnEdit event listener
+javascriptbtnEdit.addEventListener('click', () => {
+if (state.editMode) exitEditMode();
+else enterEditMode();
+});
+3d — Replace showOCRPage(pageNum)
+Replace the entire function body with:
+javascriptfunction showOCRPage(pageNum) {
+textEditor.dataset.page = pageNum;
+
+if (!Object.keys(state.ocrPages).length) {
+textEditor.value = '';
+ocrSyncLabel.textContent = '';
+return;
+}
+
+const content = state.ocrPages[pageNum];
+if (!content) {
+textEditor.value = 'No OCR text for page ' + pageNum + '.';
+ocrSyncLabel.textContent = 'page ' + pageNum + ' — no data';
+updateLineNumbers();
+return;
+}
+
+const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+const editText = corr
+? (currentRole === 'pass2'
+? (corr.pass2 || corr.pass1 || corr.original || content)
+: (corr.pass1 || corr.original || content))
+: content;
+
+textEditor.value = editText;
+textEditor.scrollTop = 0;
+ocrSyncLabel.textContent = 'page ' + pageNum;
+
+updateLineNumbers();
+updateFlagButtons(pageNum);
+updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum);
+
+// Snapshot original on first visit
+if (!state.corrections[pageNum] || !state.corrections[pageNum].original) {
+if (!state.corrections[pageNum]) state.corrections[pageNum] = {};
+state.corrections[pageNum].original = content.trim();
+}
+
+// Pass 1 done-page lock
+const doneBanner = document.getElementById('done-banner');
+const isDonePage = currentRole === 'pass1' && state.flags[pageNum] === 'done';
+if (isDonePage) {
+textEditor.readOnly = true;
+textEditor.style.opacity = '0.55';
+doneBanner.innerHTML = '✓ Done — submitted to Pass 2 queue. This page is locked.';
+doneBanner.style.display = 'flex';
+} else {
+textEditor.readOnly = false;
+textEditor.style.opacity = '';
+doneBanner.style.display = 'none';
+}
+
+if (currentRole === 'pass2') {
+updatePass2NavButtons();
+if (state.ocrOverlay) showOCROverlay(pageNum);
+showPass2RevertBar(pageNum);
+}
+}
+3e — Replace saveCurrentPage()
+This function replaces the save logic that was inside exitEditMode(). Add it as a new function:
+javascriptfunction saveCurrentPage() {
+const pageNum    = parseInt(textEditor.dataset.page, 10);
+if (!pageNum) return;
+const editedText = textEditor.value.trim();
+const passKey    = currentRole === 'pass2' ? 'pass2' : 'pass1';
+const originalText = (state.corrections[pageNum] && state.corrections[pageNum].original)
+|| (state.ocrPages[pageNum] || '').trim();
+
+if (!state.corrections[pageNum]) state.corrections[pageNum] = {};
+state.corrections[pageNum].original = state.corrections[pageNum].original || originalText;
+
+if (editedText && editedText !== originalText) {
+state.corrections[pageNum][passKey] = editedText;
+} else {
+delete state.corrections[pageNum][passKey];
+}
+
+if (!state.corrections[pageNum].pass1 && !state.corrections[pageNum].pass2) {
+delete state.corrections[pageNum];
+}
+
+postCorrection(pageNum, state.corrections[pageNum] || null);
+updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum);
+}
+3f — Update goToPage()
+Replace:
+javascriptfunction goToPage(n) {
+if (state.editMode) exitEditMode();
+if (state.ocrOverlay) showOCROverlay(n);
+...
+}
+With:
+javascriptfunction goToPage(n) {
+saveCurrentPage();
+if (state.ocrOverlay) showOCROverlay(n);
+...
+}
+3g — Update updateCorrectionIndicator()
+This function currently shows/hides correctionDot. Replace its entire body with:
+javascriptfunction updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum) {
+const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum];
+const hasEdit = corr && (corr.pass1 || corr.pass2);
+ocrSyncLabel.style.color = hasEdit ? 'var(--gold)' : 'var(--gold-dim)';
+}
+3h — Update updateFlagButtons(pageNum)
+Remove all references to btnEdit — specifically remove:
+javascript  btnEdit.disabled        = isDone;
+btnEdit.style.opacity   = isDone ? '0.35' : '';
+3i — Keyboard handler
+Remove from the keydown handler:
+javascript  if (state.editMode) return;
+Replace with — skip shortcuts only when typing in the page number input:
+javascript  const tag = document.activeElement && document.activeElement.tagName;
+if (tag === 'INPUT' && document.activeElement.id === 'page-input') return;
+if (tag === 'TEXTAREA') return;
+Remove from the keydown handler:
+javascript    case 'Escape':
+if (state.editMode) { exitEditMode(); }
+break;
+3j — Remove showPass2ChangeSummary()
+This was called from enterEditMode() which no longer exists. Remove the call if it appears anywhere else. The function itself can stay for now as it does no harm, but it should not be called automatically.
+
+VERIFICATION CHECKLIST:
+
+Page loads in Pass 1: textarea immediately visible and editable, no Edit button
+Page loads in Pass 2: textarea immediately visible and editable, no Edit button
+Typing in textarea and navigating away: changes saved automatically via saveCurrentPage()
+Pass 1 Done page: textarea is readOnly, visually dimmed, done banner shows
+Pass 1 Done page: navigating away and back still shows locked state
+Line numbers update as user types
+OCR toggle (Pass 2): left panel shows original OCR, right panel textarea unaffected
+No references to state.editMode, enterEditMode, exitEditMode, btnEdit anywhere in the file
+Revert bar still works in Pass 2 — reverts load text into textarea directly
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/prompts/unit-selection.md b/prompts/unit-selection.md
index 5c1da27..68fa062 100644
--- a/prompts/unit-selection.md
+++ b/prompts/unit-selection.md
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 Calgary highlanders, part of 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division.
 
 ## Why this unit
-Good OCR coverage, high quality PDFs with lots of narrative. Content spans Sep 44 to Nov 44, though the OCR text extends to May 45, nothign is needed past Dec 44.
+Good OCR coverage, high quality PDFs with lots of narrative. Content spans Sep 44 to Nov 44, 
+though the OCR text extends to May 45, nothing is needed past Dec 44.
 
 ## Hypothetical customer scenario
 Pte. Bloggins, reinforcement who joined the battalion mid September 1944
@@ -15,4 +16,6 @@ Family knows: the regiment, that he was wounded somewhere in "Holland or Germany
 in late 1944, the rough timeframe.
 
 ## What I expect the report to cover
-Fighting in France and Belgium, the advance towards Antwerp, and the Scheldt Battles. Should feel like a personal narrative, outlining the experience of a private during the battles. Try and find any personal narratives that might give the family a sense of what the battles were like, or life was like.
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+Fighting in France and Belgium, the advance towards Antwerp, and the Scheldt Battles. 
+Should feel like a personal narrative, outlining the experience of a private during the battles. 
+Try and find any personal narratives that might give the family a sense of what the battles were like, or life was like.
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diff --git a/prompts/v1-tier3-report.md b/prompts/v1-tier3-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8078ef9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/prompts/v1-tier3-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+# Prompt: Tier 3 Descendant Report — Calgary Highlanders
+
+## Your role
+You are helping produce a report for a descendant of a Canadian WWII soldier.
+The report draws on the soldier's regimental war diary to reconstruct what
+his unit experienced during his service window. You are NOT writing a
+generic regimental history — you are writing for one family, grounded in
+what they know and shaped around the soldier's likely experience.
+
+## Input
+You will be given the war diary OCR for the Calgary Highlanders covering
+September 1944 through May 1945. The diary is in .docx form with a three-
+column structure:
+- Column 1: Date
+- Column 2: Narrative entry (the diarist's account of the day)
+- Column 3: Comments / page reference back to the original diary
+
+Each row is a day's entry. Some entries are operational (movements, attacks,
+casualties), some are administrative (parades, pay, training), some are
+human texture (weather, food, civilian encounters, rest). All of these
+matter for the report — the human texture is what makes a descendant report
+emotionally resonant, not just the operational events.
+
+## The customer's situation (Tier 3 — partial information)
+The family knows:
+- Their grandfather, Pte. Bill Bloggins, served with the Calgary Highlanders.
+- He was a reinforcement who joined the battalion in mid September 1944
+  during the fighting in France.
+- He was wounded in action in early November 1944, somewhere in
+  "Holland or Germany," during what the family calls "the Scheldt."
+- He was evacuated to England and did not return to the unit.
+
+The family does NOT know:
+- The exact date he joined or was wounded.
+- Specific actions he was personally involved in.
+- His company, platoon, or section.
+
+## What to produce
+
+### 1. Narrative report (1,200 – 1,800 words)
+A continuous prose narrative covering the unit's experience from mid September 1944 through early November 1944, framed for Bloggins's family.
+Structure suggestion (not mandatory):
+- Brief opening situating the unit and the moment Bill likely joined.
+- The Scheldt fighting as his first weeks with the battalion.
+- The static winter on the Maas.
+- The Rhineland operations and the period during which Bill was wounded.
+- A short closing reflecting on what his service likely looked like.
+
+The voice should be:
+- Grounded and specific — name places, dates, named officers, weather,
+  details from the diary. Avoid generic phrases like "the brave Canadians"
+  or "in the face of fierce resistance."
+- Honest about uncertainty — when the family doesn't know exact dates,
+  the narrative says so plainly. ("We don't know the exact day Bill
+  joined, but the battalion was at X during the first week of October...")
+- Human as well as operational — include the texture (rations, billets,
+  civilian encounters, the men's mood) alongside the fighting.
+
+### 2. Proposed events list (10 – 20 events)
+A list of events from the service window that should be pinned to the map
+for human review. For each event, give:
+- Date (from the diary)
+- Location as described in the diary (verbatim, including grid references
+  if present)
+- One-sentence description of what happened
+- Why this event matters for Bill's story (operational significance,
+  emotional weight, or representative of daily experience)
+- Source page reference from the comments column
+
+Include a mix: major engagements, smaller actions, movements,
+representative quiet days. Not every event needs to be a battle.
+
+### 3. Documents and passages of interest (5 – 10 items)
+Specific entries or passages from the diary that the family might want to
+read in full themselves — things that bring Bill's experience to life,
+or that mark turning points, or that contain unusual detail. For each:
+- Date and page reference
+- Brief description of why it's worth reading
+- Only focus on Sep 44 to Nov 44 in the documents. Skip any months after that.
+
+## What NOT to do
+
+- Do NOT invent specifics. If the diary doesn't say where the battalion
+  was on a given day, say so. If a name isn't in the diary, don't add one.
+- Do NOT smooth over gaps in the record with plausible-sounding filler.
+- Do NOT write in a generic war-documentary voice. Stay close to the
+  diary's actual content and tone.
+- Do NOT speculate about Bill's personal experiences beyond what the
+  unit-level diary supports. We don't know if he was scared, brave,
+  homesick, etc. We know what his battalion did.
+- Do NOT pad the narrative to hit the word count. If the diary is thin
+  for a period, the narrative is thin for that period.
+
+## Output format
+Produce the three sections in order, clearly labeled. Use Markdown.
+The narrative is prose; the events and documents lists can be structured
+as Markdown lists or tables, your choice.****
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diff --git a/prompts/v2-tier3-report.md b/prompts/v2-tier3-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..44dd648
--- /dev/null
+++ b/prompts/v2-tier3-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+# Prompt: Tier 3 Descendant Report — Calgary Highlanders
+
+## Your role
+You are helping produce a report for a descendant of a Canadian WWII soldier.
+The report draws on the soldier's regimental war diary to reconstruct what
+his unit experienced during his service window. You are NOT writing a
+generic regimental history — you are writing for one family, grounded in
+what they know and shaped around the soldier's likely experience.
+
+
+## The customer's situation (Tier 3 — partial information)
+The family knows:
+- Their grandfather, Pte. Bill Bloggins, served with the Calgary Highlanders.
+- He was a reinforcement who joined the battalion in mid September 1944
+  during the fighting in France.
+- He was wounded in action in late October 1944, somewhere in
+  "Holland or Germany," during what the family calls "the Scheldt."
+- He was evacuated to England and did not return to the unit.
+
+The family does NOT know:
+- The exact date he joined or was wounded.
+- Specific actions he was personally involved in.
+- His company, platoon, or section.
+
+## What to produce
+
+### 1. Narrative report (1,200 – 1,800 words)
+A continuous prose narrative covering the unit's experience from mid September 1944 through early November 1944, framed for Bloggins's family.
+Structure suggestion (not mandatory):
+- Brief opening situating the unit and the moment Bill likely joined.
+- The Scheldt fighting as his first weeks with the battalion.
+- The static winter on the Maas.
+- The Rhineland operations and the period during which Bill was wounded.
+- A short closing reflecting on what his service likely looked like.
+
+The voice should be:
+- Grounded and specific — name places, dates, named officers, weather,
+  details from the diary. Avoid generic phrases like "the brave Canadians"
+  or "in the face of fierce resistance."
+- Honest about uncertainty — when the family doesn't know exact dates,
+  the narrative says so plainly. ("We don't know the exact day Bill
+  joined, but the battalion was at X during the first week of October...")
+- Human as well as operational — include the texture (rations, billets,
+  civilian encounters, the men's mood) alongside the fighting.
+
+### 2. Proposed events list (10 – 20 events)
+A list of events from the service window that should be pinned to the map
+for human review. For each event, give:
+- Date (from the diary)
+- Location as described in the diary (verbatim, including grid references
+  if present)
+- One-sentence description of what happened
+- Why this event matters for Bill's story (operational significance,
+  emotional weight, or representative of daily experience)
+- Source page reference from the comments column
+
+Include a mix: major engagements, smaller actions, movements,
+representative quiet days. Not every event needs to be a battle.
+
+### 3. Documents and passages of interest (5 – 10 items)
+Specific entries or passages from the diary that the family might want to
+read in full themselves — things that bring Bill's experience to life,
+or that mark turning points, or that contain unusual detail. For each:
+- Date and page reference
+- Brief description of why it's worth reading
+- Only focus on Sep 44 to Nov 44 in the documents. Skip any months after that.
+
+## What NOT to do
+
+- Do NOT invent specifics. If the diary doesn't say where the battalion
+  was on a given day, say so. If a name isn't in the diary, don't add one.
+- Do NOT smooth over gaps in the record with plausible-sounding filler.
+- Do NOT write in a generic war-documentary voice. Stay close to the
+  diary's actual content and tone.
+- Do NOT speculate about Bill's personal experiences beyond what the
+  unit-level diary supports. We don't know if he was scared, brave,
+  homesick, etc. We know what his battalion did.
+- Do NOT pad the narrative to hit the word count. If the diary is thin
+  for a period, the narrative is thin for that period.
+
+## Output format
+Produce the three sections in order, clearly labeled. Use Markdown.
+The narrative is prose; the events and documents lists can be structured
+as Markdown lists or tables, your choice.****
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diff --git a/run_comparison.bat b/run_comparison.bat
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..40a2fe5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/run_comparison.bat
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+@echo off
+python scripts\ocr_model_comparison.py ^
+  --single "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\Inputs\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test.pdf" ^
+  --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr" ^
+  --first_page 1 ^
+  --last_page 32
+pause
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diff --git a/run_ocr_anthropic.bat b/run_ocr_anthropic.bat
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cdd7132
--- /dev/null
+++ b/run_ocr_anthropic.bat
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+@echo off
+python scripts\ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py ^
+  --single "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\Inputs\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf" ^
+  --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr" ^
+  --first_page 1 ^
+  --last_page 32
+pause
diff --git a/run_ocr_corrections.bat b/run_ocr_corrections.bat
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f05ca81
--- /dev/null
+++ b/run_ocr_corrections.bat
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+@echo off
+python scripts\ocr_correction_test.py
+pause
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diff --git a/scripts/check_eod.py b/scripts/check_eod.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..92ae1e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/check_eod.py
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+import json, pathlib
+from collections import Counter, defaultdict
+
+data = json.loads(pathlib.Path('outputs/Calgary-Highlanders_Sep44_positions.json').read_text())
+
+cats = Counter(p['category'] for p in data)
+print('=== CATEGORIES ===')
+for k, v in sorted(cats.items()):
+    print(f'  {k}: {v}')
+
+eod = [p for p in data if p['is_end_of_day']]
+print(f'\n=== EOD entries: {len(eod)} ===')
+for p in eod:
+    print(f"  {str(p['date']):<16} cat={p['category']:<14} grid={str(p['grid']):<8} place={p['place_name']}")
+
+eod_by_date = defaultdict(list)
+for p in eod:
+    eod_by_date[p['date']].append(p)
+multi = {d: ps for d, ps in eod_by_date.items() if len(ps) > 1}
+if multi:
+    print('\nWARNING - multiple EOD on same date:')
+    for d, ps in multi.items():
+        print(f'  {d}: {len(ps)} entries')
+else:
+    print('\nOK: exactly one EOD per date')
+
+# List dates with no EOD
+all_dates = sorted({p['date'] for p in data if p['date']})
+eod_dates = set(eod_by_date.keys())
+missing = [d for d in all_dates if d not in eod_dates]
+if missing:
+    print(f'\nDates with NO EOD: {missing}')
+
diff --git a/scripts/extract_positions_old.py b/scripts/extract_positions_old.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bdd5510
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/extract_positions_old.py
@@ -0,0 +1,723 @@
+"""
+Extract positional data from Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44 (pages 7-57).
+Outputs a JSON array of position objects.
+"""
+
+import re
+import json
+from html.parser import HTMLParser
+from pathlib import Path
+
+_PROJECT_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent
+INPUT_FILE = _PROJECT_ROOT / "Inputs" / "ocr-output" / "Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md"
+OUTPUT_FILE = _PROJECT_ROOT / "outputs" / "Calgary-Highlanders_Sep44_positions.json"
+
+# ── helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+def expand_grid(raw: str) -> tuple[str, bool]:
+    """
+    Return (6-figure-string, inferred).
+    4-figure AABB  → centre of 1km square = AA5 BB5  (grid_inferred=True)
+    6-figure AAABBB → returned as-is                 (grid_inferred=False)
+    8-figure AAAABBBB → truncate to AAA BBB           (grid_inferred=False)
+    """
+    s = re.sub(r'[^0-9]', '', raw)
+    if len(s) == 4:
+        # e.g. "8450" → easting 84, northing 50 → centre 845, 505
+        e = s[0:2] + '5'
+        n = s[2:4] + '5'
+        return e + n, True
+    if len(s) == 6:
+        return s, False
+    if len(s) == 8:
+        # AAAABBBB: easting = AAAA (take first 3), northing = BBBB (take first 3)
+        # e.g. 15618050 → E=1561 → 156, N=8050 → 805 → "156805"
+        e = s[0:3]
+        n = s[4:7]
+        return e + n, False
+    return s, False
+
+
+_GRID_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\b'
+    r'(?:MR\s*|GR\s*)?'          # optional prefix
+    r'([0-9]{3,4}\s*[0-9]{3,4})'  # 6 or 4+4 digit grid
+    r'\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+
+def find_grids(text: str):
+    """Return list of (raw_match, cleaned_digits)."""
+    found = []
+    for m in _GRID_RE.finditer(text):
+        raw = m.group(1)
+        digits = re.sub(r'\s', '', raw)
+        if len(digits) in (4, 6, 8):
+            found.append((m.group(0).strip(), digits))
+    # also pick up standalone 6-digit runs not already caught
+    for m in re.finditer(r'\b([0-9]{6})\b', text):
+        digits = m.group(1)
+        already = any(d == digits for _, d in found)
+        if not already:
+            found.append((digits, digits))
+    return found
+
+
+# ── HTML strip ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+class _Stripper(HTMLParser):
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.parts = []
+    def handle_data(self, data):
+        self.parts.append(data)
+    def get_text(self):
+        return ' '.join(p for p in self.parts if p.strip())
+
+def strip_html(html_str: str) -> str:
+    s = _Stripper()
+    # replace 
 with spaces for readability
+    html_str = re.sub(r'', ' ', html_str, flags=re.IGNORECASE)
+    s.feed(html_str)
+    return s.get_text()
+
+
+# ── categorise ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+_SUBUNIT_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\b(Able\s+Coy|Baker\s+Coy|Charlie\s+Coy|Dog\s+Coy|'
+    r'"A"\s+Coy|"B"\s+Coy|"C"\s+Coy|"D"\s+Coy|'
+    r"'A'\s+Coy|'B'\s+Coy|'C'\s+Coy|'D'\s+Coy|'Able'\s+Coy|'Baker'\s+Coy|'Charlie'\s+Coy|'Dog'\s+Coy|"
+    r'Carrier\s+Platoon|carriers|Pioneer\s+Platoon|pioneers|scouts?|Scout\s+Platoon|'
+    r'Support\s+Coy|Anti[-\s]?[Tt]ank\s+Pl(?:atoon)?|mortar\s+platoon|'
+    r'\d+\s*Pl(?:atoon)?|'
+    r'\d+\s*Sec(?:tion)?)\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+_ENEMY_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\b(enemy|Jerry|Hun|Boche|MG\s*pos|MMG\s*pos|sniper|'
+    r'counter.attack|strongpoint|mortar\s*pos|machine\s*gun|'
+    r'block\s*house|pill\s*box|88mm|S\.S\.|SS troop)\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+_PATROL_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\b(patrol|recce\s*patrol|fighting\s*patrol|'
+    r'standing\s*patrol|OP|O\.P\.|observation\s*post)\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+_FRIENDLY_UNITS = re.compile(
+    r'\b(R\.H\.C\.|Black\s*Watch|RHC|R\s*de\s*Mais|'
+    r'Fus\s*M\.R\.|F\.M\.R\.|R\.R\.C\.|'
+    r'4\s*S\.S\.|Royal\s*Regt|S\.Sask|'
+    r'Tor\s*Scots|Toronto\s*Scots|'
+    r'White\s*Brig(?:ade)?|F\.F\.I\.|Maquis)\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+# Tac HQ and Bn HQ in narrative
+_TAC_HQ_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\bTac\s*H(?:Q)?\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+_BN_HQ_RE = re.compile(
+    r'\b(?:Bn\.?\s*H\.?Q\.?|Battalion\s*H\.?Q\.?|'
+    r'Battle\s*H\.?Q\.?|Command\s*Post|'
+    r'moved\s+(?:his\s+)?H\.?Q\.|'
+    r'set\s+up\s+H\.?Q\.|'
+    r'took\s+up\s+(?:a\s+)?H\.?Q\.)\b',
+    re.IGNORECASE
+)
+
+def categorise(sentence: str, place_name: str | None, subunit: str | None,
+               friendly: str | None, is_place_col: bool = False) -> str:
+    """
+    Categories (in priority order):
+      TAC_HQ      – Tactical HQ position
+      BN_HQ       – Battalion HQ position (incl. all place-column entries)
+      FRIENDLY    – another friendly unit's position
+      ENEMY       – enemy position / feature
+      PATROL      – patrol route/endpoint
+      SUBUNIT     – company or platoon position
+      UNIT_MOVEMENT – general battalion move/position
+      MISC        – catch-all
+    """
+    if is_place_col:
+        # Place column always records where Bn HQ was
+        if _TAC_HQ_RE.search(sentence):
+            return "TAC_HQ"
+        return "BN_HQ"
+    if _TAC_HQ_RE.search(sentence):
+        return "TAC_HQ"
+    if _BN_HQ_RE.search(sentence):
+        return "BN_HQ"
+    if friendly:
+        return "FRIENDLY"
+    if _ENEMY_RE.search(sentence):
+        return "ENEMY"
+    if _PATROL_RE.search(sentence):
+        return "PATROL"
+    if subunit:
+        return "SUBUNIT"
+    return "UNIT_MOVEMENT"
+
+
+def extract_subunit(sentence: str) -> str | None:
+    m = _SUBUNIT_RE.search(sentence)
+    if m:
+        return m.group(0).strip()
+    return None
+
+def extract_friendly(sentence: str) -> str | None:
+    m = _FRIENDLY_UNITS.search(sentence)
+    if m:
+        return m.group(0).strip()
+    return None
+
+
+# ── split sentences ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+def split_sentences(text: str):
+    """Rough sentence splitter – split on '. ' or '
'."""
+    # normalise
+    text = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', text).strip()
+    parts = re.split(r'(?<=[.!?])\s+(?=[A-Z"\'(])', text)
+    return [p.strip() for p in parts if p.strip()]
+
+
+# ── page extractor ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+_PAGE_RE = re.compile(r'^## Page (\d+)\s*$', re.MULTILINE)
+
+def extract_pages(text: str, first: int, last: int) -> str:
+    pages = list(_PAGE_RE.finditer(text))
+    start_idx = None
+    end_idx = len(text)
+    for i, m in enumerate(pages):
+        n = int(m.group(1))
+        if n == first and start_idx is None:
+            start_idx = m.start()
+        if n == last + 1 and start_idx is not None:
+            end_idx = m.start()
+            break
+    if start_idx is None:
+        return ""
+    return text[start_idx:end_idx]
+
+
+# ── table row parser ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+_ROW_RE = re.compile(r'
(.*?)', re.DOTALL | re.IGNORECASE) +_CELL_RE = re.compile(r']*>(.*?)', re.DOTALL | re.IGNORECASE) + +def parse_table_rows(table_html: str) -> list[dict]: + """Parse a single HTML table into list of {place, date, hour, summary} dicts.""" + rows = [] + for row_m in _ROW_RE.finditer(table_html): + cells = [strip_html(c.group(1)).strip() + for c in _CELL_RE.finditer(row_m.group(1))] + if len(cells) < 4: + continue + # skip header rows + if re.match(r'place|date|hour|summary|no\.', cells[0], re.IGNORECASE): + continue + place = cells[0] if cells[0] else None + date = cells[1] if len(cells) > 1 else None + hour = cells[2] if len(cells) > 2 else None + summary = cells[3] if len(cells) > 3 else "" + rows.append(dict(place=place, date=date, hour=hour, summary=summary)) + return rows + + +# ── sheet ref extractor ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +_SHEET_RE = re.compile( + # must start with a digit to avoid matching "Sheet Ste. Foy" etc. + r'Sheet\s+(\d[A-Z0-9]*(?:\s*[&\-]\s*\d[A-Z0-9]*)?)', + re.IGNORECASE +) + +def extract_sheet(place_text: str) -> str | None: + if not place_text: + return None + # find the LAST occurrence (most specific sheet reference in column) + matches = list(_SHEET_RE.finditer(place_text)) + if matches: + return "Sheet " + matches[-1].group(1).strip() + return None + +# also pull MR grid from place column +_PLACE_MR_RE = re.compile(r'MR\s*([0-9]{4,8}|\d{2,3}\s*\d{2,3})', re.IGNORECASE) + +def extract_place_name(place_text: str) -> str | None: + """ + Extract the primary place name from the Place column. + Strip country, bare MR tokens, Sheet refs, standalone digits, + and Tac H / Fort coord suffixes. + """ + if not place_text: + return None + s = place_text + # remove country names + s = re.sub(r'\b(France|Belgium|Holland|Netherlands)\b', '', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove Sheet + value (digit-led) + s = re.sub(r'\bSheet\s+\d[\w\s&\-]*', ' ', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove bare "Sheet" not followed by a digit + s = re.sub(r'\bSheet\b', ' ', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove MR + optional digits/spaces + s = re.sub(r'\bMR\b\s*[\d\s]*', ' ', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove Tac H + coords + s = re.sub(r'\bTac\s*H\s*[\d]+\b', ' ', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove bare 4-8 digit grid refs + s = re.sub(r'\b\d{4,8}\b', ' ', s) + # remove "X Pub" and similar codes + s = re.sub(r'\bX[\s\-]?Pub\b', ' ', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + # remove orphan punctuation / collapse whitespace + s = re.sub(r'[/\\|]', ' ', s) + s = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', s).strip().strip('.,-()') + # If multiple tokens, take first meaningful phrase (up to the first double space separator) + parts = [p.strip() for p in re.split(r'\s{2,}', s) if p.strip()] + result = parts[0] if parts else s.strip() + # Trim trailing stray words like "(outskirts...)" parenthetical noise + result = re.sub(r'\s*\(.*\)\s*$', '', result).strip() + return result if result else None + + +def clean_date(raw: str) -> str | None: + if not raw: + return None + d = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', raw).strip() + # Remove parenthetical notes like "(Cont)" + d = re.sub(r'\(.*?\)', '', d).strip() + # Extract DD Mon [YY] — ignore anything else in the cell (e.g. embedded grid refs) + m = re.search( + r'(\d{1,2})\s+(Jan|Feb|Mar|Apr|May|Jun|Jul|Aug|Sep|Oct|Nov|Dec)\s*(44|1944)?', + d, re.IGNORECASE + ) + if m: + day = m.group(1) + mon = m.group(2).capitalize() + # always use "44" as year for this diary + return f"{day} {mon} 44" + return None # unrecognisable — don't inherit garbage + + +def clean_hour(raw: str) -> str | None: + if not raw: + return None + raw = raw.strip() + # Reject empty, the bare year "44", and plain digit-strings ≥4 chars (grids) + if not raw or raw in ('0', '44', '1944'): + return None + if re.match(r'^\d{4,6}$', raw): + return None # grid ref leaked into hour column, not a time + # Extract a valid HHMM time + m = re.search(r'\b([012]\d[0-5]\d)\b', raw) + if m: + return m.group(1) + return None + + +def hour_col_grid(raw: str) -> str | None: + """ + If the Hour column contains a plain 4-digit grid ref (not a time), + return the digit string so it can be added as a BN_HQ entry. + """ + if not raw: + return None + raw = raw.strip() + if re.match(r'^\d{4}$', raw): + # Confirm it can't be a time (hours > 23 or minutes > 59) + h, m2 = int(raw[:2]), int(raw[2:]) + if h > 23 or m2 > 59: + return raw + return None + + +# ── place-column MR grid ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def place_col_positions(place_text: str, date: str, sheet: str) -> list[dict]: + """ + Extract grids from the Place column. + Handles: + (a) NAME + MR + GRID (e.g. 'Ste. Foy MR 2553') + (b) NAME + bare 6-digit grid (e.g. 'Chateau Helleputte 769969') + Returns one entry per unique grid found. + """ + if not place_text: + return [] + + results = [] + seen_digits = set() + + def _clean_label(raw: str) -> str | None: + s = raw + s = re.sub(r'\b(France|Belgium|Holland|Netherlands)\b', '', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + s = re.sub(r'\bSheet\b[\w\s&\-]*', '', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + s = re.sub(r'\bMR\b', '', s, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + s = re.sub(r'\b\d{4,8}\b', '', s) + s = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', s).strip().strip('.,-()') + # take rightmost meaningful word group + parts = [p.strip() for p in re.split(r'\s{2,}', s) if p.strip()] + r = parts[-1] if parts else s.strip() + return r if r else None + + # ── (a) NAME MR GRID ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── + # Require digits immediately after MR (captures 4-digit and 6-digit grids) + mr_pattern = re.compile( + r'([A-Z][A-Za-zÀ-ÿ\s\.\-\']*?)\s+MR\s*(\d[\d\s]+\d)', + re.IGNORECASE + ) + for m in mr_pattern.finditer(place_text): + label_raw = m.group(1) + raw_digits = re.sub(r'\s', '', m.group(2)) + if len(raw_digits) not in (4, 6, 8): + continue + if raw_digits in seen_digits: + continue + seen_digits.add(raw_digits) + + grid, inferred = expand_grid(raw_digits) + if len(grid) != 6: + grid = None + + label = _clean_label(label_raw) + # Determine category: place column = BN_HQ unless Tac H explicit + cat = categorise(place_text, label, None, None, is_place_col=True) + results.append(dict( + date=date, hour=None, + grid=grid, grid_inferred=inferred, + place_name=label, + sheet_ref=sheet, + category=cat, + subunit=None, friendly_unit=None, is_end_of_day=False, + context=f"Place column: {label or '?'} MR {raw_digits}" + )) + + # ── (b) NAME followed directly by bare 6-digit grid ────────────────────── + bare_pattern = re.compile( + r'([A-Z][A-Za-zÀ-ÿ\s\.\-\']+?)\s+(\d{6})\b' + ) + for m in bare_pattern.finditer(place_text): + label_raw = m.group(1) + raw_digits = m.group(2) + if raw_digits in seen_digits: + continue + # Skip if label contains only noise words + clean = re.sub(r'\b(France|Belgium|Holland|Netherlands|Sheet|MR)\b', '', + label_raw, flags=re.IGNORECASE).strip() + if not clean: + continue + seen_digits.add(raw_digits) + + grid, inferred = expand_grid(raw_digits) + label = _clean_label(label_raw) + cat = categorise(place_text, label, None, None, is_place_col=True) + results.append(dict( + date=date, hour=None, + grid=grid, grid_inferred=inferred, + place_name=label, + sheet_ref=sheet, + category=cat, + subunit=None, friendly_unit=None, is_end_of_day=False, + context=f"Place column: {label or '?'} {raw_digits}" + )) + + # ── (c) NAME followed by bare 4-digit grid (no MR prefix) ──────────────── + bare_4_pattern = re.compile( + r'([A-Z][A-Za-zÀ-ÿ\s\.\-\']+?)\s+(\d{4})\b' + ) + for m in bare_4_pattern.finditer(place_text): + label_raw = m.group(1) + raw_digits = m.group(2) + if raw_digits in seen_digits: + continue + # Only treat as grid if NOT a valid time (i.e. HH>23 or MM>59) + h_val, mn_val = int(raw_digits[:2]), int(raw_digits[2:]) + if h_val <= 23 and mn_val <= 59: + continue + clean = re.sub(r'\b(France|Belgium|Holland|Netherlands|Sheet|MR)\b', '', + label_raw, flags=re.IGNORECASE).strip() + if not clean: + continue + seen_digits.add(raw_digits) + + grid, inferred = expand_grid(raw_digits) + label = _clean_label(label_raw) + cat = categorise(label_raw, label, None, None, is_place_col=True) + results.append(dict( + date=date, hour=None, + grid=grid if len(grid) == 6 else None, + grid_inferred=inferred, + place_name=label, + sheet_ref=sheet, + category=cat, + subunit=None, friendly_unit=None, is_end_of_day=False, + context=f"Place column: {label or '?'} {raw_digits}" + )) + + return results + + +# ── main extraction ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def extract_positions(md_text: str) -> list[dict]: + section = extract_pages(md_text, 7, 57) + + # find all tables + table_re = re.compile(r'
PlaceDateHourSummary
MR 255325th18001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289125th20001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255326th06001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289126th08001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255326th10001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289126th12001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255326th14001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289126th16001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255326th18001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289126th20001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255327th06001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289127th08001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255327th10001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289127th12001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255327th14001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289127th16001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255327th18001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289127th20001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255328th06001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289128th08001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255328th10001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289128th12001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255328th14001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289128th16001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255328th18001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289128th20001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255329th06001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289129th08001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255329th10001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289129th12001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255329th14001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289129th16001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255329th18001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289129th20001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255330th06001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289130th08001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255330th10001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
GR 44289130th12001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
MR 255330th14001st Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn moved to new position in support of 1st Bn. 3rd Bn moved to new position in support of 2nd Bn.
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EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lee, who formerly wrote the series "Then He Write Home" is out of the Battalion at the present due to wounds received in battle. No understand his wounds have healed, but it is doubtful whether Jack will return. In the meantime at least an effort is being made to carry on in Jack's place.

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TO THE FOLKS AT HOME - Being as I am in France and am very busy digging slit trenches and other necessary actions, I haven't had much time to write. Every time I get ready to write we would have to move or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or Moaning Minnies.

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These Moaning Minnies are quite the thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of funny noises, but nothing quite like these Minnies. You hear them once and you never forget them. A fellow can't come right out and explain them, but the name just about fits them. I've been thinking of taking one back to the homestead for post war reasons. Then when the tax and bill collectors come around I can set it off and watch them dig in on some one else's quart.

+

These Jerry's are quite the lads when it comes to 88's and Minnies, but get them alone and they aren't so hot. One day our A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travelling light he has a sten and mags. He's looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl jumps into the trench and lets go a full mag, he's putting on the second one when four Square Heads come out with their hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the great P38s and almost sent them back when he found they didn't have any. However he put one of the Jerry's who could parley a little English in charge and sent them back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds on his way looking for a P38.

+

I haven't been hearing from you much lately. But I guess that is on account of you not writing as often as you did

+

when you used to write often. My girl friend has slipped too. Maybe it's because she is playing around with one of those big dough guys back there. Them maybe she got to hearing about me mixing it a little with some of the English femmes back in England. However you can let her know it was only casual stuff on my part, I can't help it if they insist on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy is too busy digging holes and looking for older to bother with girl friends. You might oash a hint her way that I might be running a bit short on smokes. We only get a small issue from the good old Army, but the poor wee French girls can hardly get any.

+

A lot of the fellows are sort of lost because there aren't any pubs with good beer like there was in England. Instead the people have their own private cider still in their homes. Some of the cider is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather drink it than the water we got here. Some big nob has got the idea that lime kills germs, so they up and sling in shovels full. If it wasn't for the cider we would sure be in a bad way. I think there must be a lime issue in place of blanco these days. A couple of the boys were knocked out on the water and if it hadn't been for the cider bringing them round it's hard to say where he would be to-day.

+

Remember me telling you about the Duke making stuff in his still and how the butler used to clean the sink with it ? Well they have some stuff over here with a fancy French name that makes the Duke's brow taste like rain water. Some of the boys were spiked older with it, but it soon had them spiked older than a High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. said they would be O.K. when their stomach had relined. We used it in our lighters and it worked fine until it started eating the cases away.

+

I had a letter from the butler the other day. He said the Duke would have written too only he lost his pen to the butler in a crap game.

+

Well I must away to my hole, I hear some moaning. At first I thought it was one of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny alright. Your gift to humanity -

+

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FRANCEBRITISH 2ND T. ARMOURD COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE. ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS.
AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE BRITISH TRUST AND ARE REPORTED TO HAVE FREED MONS.
GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD, STILL OPERATING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ.
CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT-FLANK ABBEVILLE.
AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYONS.
THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUS- SARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGT.
ITALYTHE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIFIED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN ITALY BEFORE THEM.
RUSSIARUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FINLAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS MORNING.
RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS.
A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS YUGOSLAVIA.
PACIFICBOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVAO IN THE PHILIPPINES.
GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT.
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PlaceDateHourSummary
France and BelgiumSept 16 - 17 - 18 1944Escort from Loos 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (cent)
Rend Col. D.R. free Lanchan and Rend N.S. Moore (D.A.)
Also two static days in Borsbeek 782933 at S'C.1.B. H.Q.
At 1345 hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Leed Col D.R.
Lanchan and the D.O. travelled to 6'C.1.B. Marie Hill
at Loosberg 1671 Sheet 39/28 where they met Rend Col Frank
Hutshele and his 20. of 2th R.N.C. and Rend Col Julien Bebeau and
his 20. of 2th Regiment de Maris.
At 1400 hrs Major Slater, P.M. of S'C.1.B. gave this party
the officers seat from Loosberg to Antwerp. Rend Col D.R. was L.
and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to
meet Brigade L. J. Wepile at S'C.1.B. Doc HQ. at Borsbeek 7893.
by 1800 hrs.
Around 1415 hrs the advance party, headed by Leed Col D.R. went
started on the long trip of approximately 130 miles, in length.
D.R. drove his own jeep because of various reasons. His
driver on many occasions has caused extra pay loss to spirit
force and all for no good reason. The drivers sense of balance
and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was
with a sigh of relief that the D.O. rode along with the D.O. driving,
and as the scatter brain driver, who had on many occasions
in the past nearly driven the D.O. crazy. One thing is certain
at this juncture. There will very shortly be a new "ferry"
jeep driver.
we passed through beautiful country, scenic and upon passing
into Belgium, at Roosberg, the party were stopped because of
a flat tire on Leed Col D.R. was L. repair. Barely their short
caterwauls we partook of a luscious cold beer and a relish
of feelings.
we followed "Trump" route until we reached Oost Capelle
when our route changed to "Beaumont" and then to "Hend". The
route was very well marked throughout and most reading
presented little difficulty, unless a little late, which will
be explained as the diary proceeds.
(Quick very lovely spots as Roulers, Thiel and I have,
were passed through during the trip, and many spots
of Canadian interest were seen as we unforunately
had to speed by, due to the time limit. We saw Canadian
and British cemeteries and memorials, and Herman 1914-18
fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle
6468 was noticeable, well kept and certainly a joy to behold
with the extraordinary brilliance of bright fresh flowers.)
Another brief stop during the trip was the presence of
3 lane cement highway. As a matter of fact the roads were
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PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices and
initials
France
Totes
MR
Sheet
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet 861		1 Sep44After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs purchased from local inhabitants
+of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move,
+once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we
+moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.
+We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we
+passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.
+At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of
+Longueville.
+Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out
+completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us
+and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.
+In Bn HQ we were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the
+inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even
+roasted a grand rabbit and cooked chicken and this was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.
+At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group in order to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take
+a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RBC doing the same move-
+ment of the right flank.
+Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the
+6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.
+Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.
+The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting
+at Bde.
+Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and con-
+centrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past
+during the second day and General Crerer, Army Commander, is to take the salute.
+We are to move tomorrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.
+And so to bed for a good night's rest.		H














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+ +Weather Fair and warm + +## Page 8 + +Page 2 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. I. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.P.M. 11 +F 8/3 S/7 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate be +forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references
to Appendices
and initials
France
Ste. Foy
MR 2553
Sheet SEL
Neuville les
Dieppe (out-
skirts Dieppe)
MR 2466
Sheet		2 Sep
44		We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves
passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.
Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has
made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess
of the docks and quays.
Our area is a Former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a
former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many
times it hasn't proven very wise, anyway.
We are not in defense yet anyway and all occs and ecpt are in their own groups
and in no way dispersed other then freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a
holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of
vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to
attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe Cemetery. In the afternoon is our
March Past for General Montgomery. Of course is the normal confusion over this issue.
Example - webbing - re-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all
straighten itself out before to-morrow.
One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping
their fingers crossed.
Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are
home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything
to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.
The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.		/ 3
+ +Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day. + +## Page 9 + +Page 3 + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.F.M. 11 +40/P & S/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries; (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE les
DIEPPE
MR 2568
Sheet		3 SepTo-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day
progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to
several intervening things.
At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went
to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetery to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt
truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took
part in the Dieppe attack in 1942.
Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are
very sorry that they missed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only
a limited number could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had
taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago.
At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under 21C, of Major Robinson, and for a change we
were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited arm for the whole division
in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in
normal column or rows.
At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the
canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of
Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was
a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of
civilians along the streets and to see General Greer take the salute from those battle
scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes
right".
On arrival beck in the Bn areas around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper
of the proverbial "stew".
At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear
and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course.
The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going
into town where one little drink was unobtainable.		12


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+ +Weather Sultry and rain later + +## Page 10 + +Page 11 +Instructions regarding preparation of +War Diaries: (which will be kept from first +day of mobilization, creation or embodi- +ment), 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 triplicate to be +forwarded to O.i.c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE LES
DIEPPE
MR 24.68
Sheet		4 Sep44The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per
normal we have to travel 10 miles from the present area to the site of the baths.
This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military
Cemetery. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations
at the baths yesterday.
From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be
lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.
The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon
movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put
to good use.
Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making
adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping hmy Capt. Sproule with another mobile
dental office.
Capt Lannan our auxiliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning
another show for the boys to-night.
Capt. Roy Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it
sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up,
around the En area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.
This morning we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers
are Lieut. Carl Salles and Lieut. H. Podelesuk. We are slowly getting back to strength
with the arrival of this group.
During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services
entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real
early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.
At 1800Hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan held a company commanders meeting and
problems of personnel and equipment were discussed at length. The C.O.
also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried
this out in a very able manner. Foret de Maislette is the reason for this
refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.
+ +Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later. + +## Page 11 + +Page 5 +Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY + +M.P.M. 11
+40/P & 3/7 + +(Erase heading not required) + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Titles page will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE Les
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet		5 Sep
44		The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-
sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-
drill and some Bren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency.
Major S.O. Robinson, our 2i/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired
and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces.
During the day Briz. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan and reassured
us that we would move some time during the latter notion of the day. This move is an
expected one and we are in no way surprised by it.
At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where
problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while
at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time
the Bn was warned through the Rne.
Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime
Major own Ellie had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose because many
of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of
communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area,
to await final orders to move.
The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms
who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.V.s, and this is
what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.V.s became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour,
with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.V.s. "H" hour was pushed back
a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our
way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the
Dutch border.
We are on the "no sleep" list once again.		(M)
+ +Weather Rain and cool + +## Page 12 + +Page 6 +Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. I. + +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 triplicate be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE LES
DIEPPE
MR 24 68
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDAMQUES
MR 001850
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside
+and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance
+amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin.
+We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs We were in an area close to Montreuil. The
+trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular
+right turn in Bn instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through
+Beaucampes then northwards to get back on our own route,
+When we arrived in the area we were greeted by breakfast and then one and all,
+except the C.O., Adj t. I.O., and recee party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up
+in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one
+because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be
+fairly short however because after an early get up at Bde we were warned to move by 1300
+hrs to the area of the town around Bourbourgville.
+Capt Mark Tennant and his recee party once again preceded us and prepared the new
+Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming
+hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The
+Dieestel Theels the town of Folquin is the best one yet, because along with many
+others in the Bn, including C.O. and Maj Lyn, they had kisses blown at them
+from very beautiful Misses and Miles. Why a pity we had to move on.
+At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has
+drawn back a great deal.
+At the cross-roads in Nordamques the battalion has debussed and due to a very
+grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake,
+this time, instead of going straight ahead.
+After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the
+RHC, who were following us, to halt and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass
+through to the correct objective along the correct route.
+The I.O. certainly holds his head high since along the route he had marked was
+taken directly from the Brig map and certainly should have been right. However it
+wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the
+C.O.
+At 1900hrs the RHC started up thus to take Bourbourgville and to be followed
+by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville.
+In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both
+sides of the correct axis of advance.		15
+ +## Page 13 + +Page 7 +Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries, (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. I. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.P. 11 +40/P & 3/87 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
NEUVILLE LES
DIEPPE
MR 2468
Sheet
MONTREUIL
MR 7725
Sheet
NORDMAQUES
MR 001830
Sheet
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet		6 Sep
44		The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up
+area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were up
+all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard.
+When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and
+in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in
+this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at
+first light to-morrow morning.
+Weather Cold with rain		(S)
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
Sheet
BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to
+St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by
+evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from
+Nordmaques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water
+varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in
+many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had
+been mined and although the roads were reported clear, there were no chances.
+We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in
+around the neighbouring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us
+and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us.
+Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife
+and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real
+lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky
+recipients.
+The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night
+attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to
+attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and
+pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the
+engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town.		Calgary H
+ +## Page 14 + +Page 8 +Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. I. + +Titles pages will be prepared. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.F.M. '11 +40/P & 3/7 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nde Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationRemarks, references to Appendices and initials
France
ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0875
Sheet
BOURBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
Sheet		7 Sep
44		This bridge was to be finished by 1500hrs.
However, the heavy rain and wind continued throughout the day and more or less
dampened the whole plan. The R de Mais started forward into the attack around 1500hrs
and after advancing some 1000 metres were pinned down by enemy shell, mortar and M.G.
fire. They were reported working steadily forward and Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan was
ordered to have the battalion move into position along the St. Folquin - Bourbourgville
road and be prepared to move forward through the town of Bourbourgville as soon as the
R de Mais had gotten across the bridge and had secured the town. We
moved into position alright and then we were told the town had been secured
by the R de Mais and we could proceed ahead as was previously ordered. As soon as our
leading company approached the town they were surprised to see the R de Mais still
trying to get into town and liaised with their C.O. He was soon told that the R de Mais
had not secured the town in any way and when this report arrived back at Bn HQ, Lieut-
Col. D.G. MacLachlan proceeded at once back to Bn HQ. This information caused
considerable concern at Bn because the reports received were there, and had been,
considerably different.
Around 1000hrs we were told the R de Mais had succeeded in getting one coy across
the canals towards the southern part of town and one coy had managed to get partially
into the northern part.
We were told to move in anyway and get our Bn into the northern part of the town
around the Rly Stn.
Our Stn was certainly a very slow, tedious and costly job and many hours passed
by until finally one four companies reported in position.
The whole column, during all the evening and hours of darkness, was subjected to
very heavy long range shelling and more than once prayers were said quite openly. The
column was under no cover and on the open road immediately west of Bourbourgville,
LieutCol. D.G. MacLachlan had a very narrow escape, with a host of others, when a
shell hit the very building they were standing near and caused the C.O. to spin around
two or three times.
At 0330hrs the Brig. ordered us to sit tight and the companies dug in and held
their area against exceptionally heavy shelling and machine gun fire.
The populace here was found to be a little on the "cold" side but this was probably
due to the hour of the night when our presence caused their homes to be shelled by the
enemy.
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ST. FOLQUIN
MR 0675
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BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		7 Sep
44		Bn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Place, 1380.
Once again false information caused us serious delay and many anxious moments. Our casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson).
It seems to be our luck to draw the "jack-pot" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information.
Every man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our position of Bourbourgville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.

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BOURBOURG-VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
Sheet		8 Sep
44		During the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and wait, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. "D" Coy, followed by "C", followed by "B" and then "A", in a plan of coy "bites", started the move at the its appointed year of 0700hrs.
"D" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given "green" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route.
Baker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when weather, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Place was clear and the "coast on". Lieut-Col. D. G. Maclauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own position of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and then it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.		1/L
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BOURGBOURG-
VILLE
MR 1175
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FARM
MR 1277
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		Higher formation kept bothering us to "crack on", little realizing the difficulty
being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the
advance.
We must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars,
for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered
somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.
Our Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field
day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about
the grand job the 6 pdr did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage
which he suspected as an enemy O.P.
The Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mant Tennant rushed a further supply to
their position.
Finally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost
directly north and south Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were
bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on
Loon Plage from the west.
Dog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their
original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without
casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry
shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.
The R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 Coys from Bourgbourgville
northwards along the road remaining clear to our right until they hit 1000 metres east of
us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from
Bourgbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this
right flank and we had to continue without help.
Soon, around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys, A, B, and D, back to
a more restricted area and consolidated, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot,
road junction 1278, "D" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and "B" A 500 metres
north of the other two respective positions.
This draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy
strengths, A, B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as
it was some 44hrs since they had been fed and they could not be fed in the forward
position. They could not possibly get any further south so Brig. McGill drew us to a
spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed
and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.		15
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+War Diaries (which will be kept from first
+ty of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.F.M. 11 +f/p 8/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + +Titles page will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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BOURBOURG-
VILLES
MR 1175
Sheet
FARM
MR 1277
Sheet
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		8 Sep
44		The enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our
axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only
trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took
heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines.
Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for
the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies
and leading them to their rear areas.

Weather Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.
France
LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At approx 0615hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to be the #18 Set and was almost
struck dumb found he to hear Major Delt Heyland ask if he be allowed to send a platoon and
section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere
around and round they be taken as prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had
definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan was in conference
with Brig. Moxon till the time at Bn HQ and immediately said "Go ahead".
Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had
secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section
of carriers under Sgt. Baker.
Capt Mark Tennant soon on his way to raise a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at
the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage.
Bn HQ proceeded the companies into the town and took up a HQ in a former German command
post. This building was a very heavily fortified "Pill Box", cleverly camouflaged to
resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and
electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated
however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house
in its immediate vicinity.
The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine
and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected
the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely
as priority of tasks.		15
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LOON PLAGE
MR 1380
Sheet		9 Sep
44		At 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following
main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Grave-
lines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry
platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the
main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position,
1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area
allotted to them, descending the sector downwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16,
and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern
sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to
our supporting arms and also our own patrols.

The infantry patrol platoon working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were
not quite so lucky and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of
heavy shell-fire to the front.

They worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200 yards
short of their objective. Our arty was continually patrolling on suspected and confirmed
spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.

At 1000hrs Brig Modigliani arrived at HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We
are to continue harassing the enemy from the east, continuing him up to prevent his
possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move west-
wards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of
infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire
from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This
section will be relieved tomorrow morning by another section who will
remain out all day and be relieved at least light by another section.

This plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be main-
tained by telephone, radio and scout intermedistes.

Even at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is
hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed
on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to
continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.		15
+ +Weather Fair and Cool + +## Page 19 + +Page 13 +Instructions regarding preparation of
+War Diaries (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs Vol. I. + +Titles pages will be prepared. + +WAR DIARY +OR +INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY +(Erase heading not required) + +M.F.M. 11 +40/P & 8/37 + +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		To-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times
+and some certainly landed much too close for comfort andit was great relief to everyone
+to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.
+In the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously
+reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.
+Our standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in
+periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks
+of this patrol and they too also sent in valuable information. Snipers were employed on the flanks
+of this patrol and they too also sent in valuable information.
+Artillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there
+is certainly no question as to their successes.
+4.2" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations,
+were ordered to "cease fire" by their own Surrey because of ammunition shortage. This
+order to "cease fire" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scotts to tear his
+hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerry and causing the enemy
+some worry.
+In the afternoon some scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded
+to check and confirm mine fields as are marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from
+Le Citron Westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the "T" Sec
+with Pte. Sandy McLellan of "T" Sec. took a particular patrol and checked all main
+roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Place, to the coast. These roads were
+previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one
+peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the
+Casino had previously been reported clear.
+This scout reported that the prisoner was in good time with the story that the areas
+they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted
+because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could
+have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.
+The Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed
+out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons
+found deserted and some in 2 French villages. Some mine-fields found in the German mine-
+fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.
+Orders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever
+he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to
+the fullest.		15
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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		10 Sep
44		During the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon
Place, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to
take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally
made a nuisance of themselves.
At 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.O.s. meeting
and while there Brigadier D.G McGill put all attending into the present picture and only
one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the
Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in
another way we didn't because we are firing on the enemy in the distance at Coppenrafort,
163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that
it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is
practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big Job. One very bright
remark made was, "Give us two more men and we'll take Holland".
Upon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. told me that during the night the shelled the larger
party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Place to Dunkerque and just as the party was
passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number
killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major
Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy
helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under
shell-fire during the whole time.
At 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the
Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did
not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep
when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all "hell"
let loose.
The meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell
the area.		15
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LOON PLAGE
MR 13860
Sheet		11 Sep
44		Four patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon
Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canel grid line 16.
One patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area
was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third
to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the
main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area.
The patrols may be called "a" "b" "c" and "d" for simplicity though #1 and #2 had difficulty and
did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met just as an enemy horse drawn
ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clifton and Mardick and decided to
ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection
and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These
patrols then proceeded to their objectives as usual.
During the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the
C.O. did not like their "casual" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up
and had not done so, therefore the Blitz.
Bn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as "T" Sec was besieged with
French informers and inhabitants. Information was received by supplied those people. There was some success
and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with
rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clifton.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at
Monsieur Le Maitre's house at 143836hrs. They were served by bevies of beautiful
girls and glasses of champagne of all types and a large beautiful bouquet of fresh
flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here
as rumoured.
At 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One
section went to travel the north road from Le Clifton to Mardick and report upon
rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 13834 and are to remain there as a
standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing
patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with
38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This
patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate
rumours along these north roads.		15
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+War Diaries; (which will be kept from first
+day of mobilization, creation or embodi-
+ment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1. +Original, duplicate and triplicate to be
+forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal. +Title pages will be prepared. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and
+are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after
+an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty ceased 8 half-track enemy vehicles out of the
+windmill area across the canal from one position.
+In the evening the Gun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some
+concern. We do become somewhat "jumpy" in rest areas because we are so used to
+continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us.
+Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I. commander
+within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down
+by the C.O.
+We still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are
+a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in
+their movements.
+Another fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with
+six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to
+the welcome cheers of the boys.
+Patrols were again sent out to recee other areas and others to prevent infiltration. We
+are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been
+made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is
+mostly due to continual enemy fire on the route to the canal.
+Two of the recee patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party
+of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing
+them.
+An interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks
+across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole
+countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes.
+There was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side
+of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements
+and prevent patrolling on our side.
+A scout patrol of two men, Cpl. Geersen and Rosenberger, failed to return from a
+recee patrol in the vicinity of the village Mme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being
+written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety.
+The standing patrol 1581 cross roads canal and report a bad haystack fire 25 feet
+from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into
+their position. No casualties reported.		15














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LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		11 Sep
44		The carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Degenberg 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.
At 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of "c" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Eyeland, commanding "c" Coy, was at Hq and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through that F.P.I. attempting to move through line to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.P.I. were brought to Hq and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan regarding the F.P.I. incident.
Patrols are operating in the area. Some discrepancies and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.
Weather Fair and Warm
France
LOON PLACE
MR 1380
Sheet		12 Sep
44		Another fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely abreast to normal living.
M. Horchard, the F.P.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences.
At 1030hrs 9 F.P.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town.
Patrolling continues as usual. Only a few patrols. Little more stress on observation. Some scouts were sent out in pairs to establish OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fmn Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fmn Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of the Fmn Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy tank and MG den more over our patrol areas during the night. The report was denied. "C" sent an "Man" and a scout to Casino, 12853, to establish an OP and report on beach conditions. The casino was not good enough for		5
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MR 1360
Sheet		12 Sep44an OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German
artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility
remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil.
The carrier patrol continues to report Coppensnoxten clear.
The C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to Bn HQ in a happy
mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It
certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all
sources and a new line of advance over point could be made quite easily from our maps and we
certainly have plenty maps set up.
Technical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment
and ammo from our areas. Loon Place is a veritable dump in itself.
"C" Coy took over from Sct. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135635,
and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have
replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Place. This is our first step towards securing Mardick
a very strong enemy point.
Dog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive
platoons "bite" take and hold as firm base, The Geersen. They are to move during
the early hours tomorrow morning, although The Geersen is reported clear at the
present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and
adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and
surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing reconnaissance patrols and then
when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight.
Dog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from
Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against
through traffic.
There is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result
of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of
handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on
Dunkerque in the near future. It was then explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our
strength was low, he remarked, "The Bulgarians are coming 178 reinforcements". From
this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, S. C.I.B. will take Germany all
by itself.
When Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defensions shown on the def overprints
are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress.
During the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory
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Sheet		12 Sep
44		and heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.

Weather Fair and Warm
France
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MR 1380
Sheet		13 Sep
44		At approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Eme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken
+over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and
+now Dog Coy attacked Eme Geersen as our second step or "bit" as we so familiarly call
+movements of this type.
+Mardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we
+must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Eme Geersen
+and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.
+A series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the
+C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed, they were to report to the check line or so many yards
+plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any
+attacking formation is at the time.
+At 0240hrs Dog Coy reported "blue" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this
+fire was stopped.
+Apparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued
+pushing, until at 0320hrs they reported "red" and very shortly afterwards "green".
+Their objective had been reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog
+Coy requested another Minute of Arty on task 12.
+During all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs
+Major Ogilvie reported our progress to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.
+However all the mood changed suddenly because around 0510hrs the enemy started
+taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog Coy from "green" to "red".
+Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at compound post that the
+enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then
+called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line "red" despite
+the opposition and reported to the C.O. that they had held the enemy position. Sounds from
+enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.
+Throughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position,
+around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Scheisezer and rifle and
+at times the mortaring and shelling was very heavy.		15
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Sheet		13 Sep44Charlie Coy experienced no trouble throughout the day and were comparatively quiet. Their section posts north and south of the main company position reported nil enemy activity.
Patrols were very active on our part, from early morning until the hours of darkness. Five patrols were sent out on OP work on parallel lines to the main road Loon Place and Dunkerque between the sea and this main road. Their tasks were to work forward to a point of vantage and establish an OP from where they could study the ground and report upon known defences plus obtaining first hand information of points unknown. They were fairly successful and a wealth of information was turned in "I" Sec. This information plus log reports from "I" Sec OP on the coast itself is being collected for C.O. and to be sent to Bde HQ. The summary will be turned in Bde HQ to tomorrow morning. The information it is hoped will assist Brig. Gen. McGill in structuring his appreciation for our attack on Dunkerque.
During the day we received some mortars and ammunition but with no casualties. Reinforcements for the Bn now total 150. They have arrived over the last two days and under Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan's guidance, they have been distributed amongst the companies. A draw back at the present moment is the unsuccessful attempt to get signaller reinforcements. They are in very short supply and, using entirely green men, causes grey hairs to the Sig. O. when attempting to get through, even to exchange itself. He often finds himself talking to none other than himself and the patience exercised here is amazing.
Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan called two Coy Commanders meeting at 1900hrs and during this meeting ordered Dog Coy to attack and take Fme Geersen to-night. Clear specific plans were laid on and Dog Coy was given Arty in support plus their own A/T 6pdr guns and mortars. "H" hour was set for 2315hrs. Major Del Harrison had been wounded during the day but as his wounds were not serious he is carrying on.
At approx 2300hrs Maj. Del Harrison reported approx 60 enemy forming up to hit south-east flank. He called for Arty and task 16 was brought down. The results are not known at present.
At 2315hrs they were away on the attack. MG and Schmieser fire continued and at 2400hrs the company had advanced to the cross roads on the immediate west fringe of Fme Geersen.
Maj. Gen Ross Ellis was a guest for dinner to-night at the home of some local farmer.		JS
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Bill Bloggins — Descendant Report (Tier 3) + +**Unit:** The Calgary Highlanders, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division +**Service window covered:** mid-September 1944 through early November 1944 +**Source:** Calgary Highlanders War Diary, Sep 1944 – May 1945 + +A note before you read this: we don't know Bill's exact arrival date, his company, his platoon, or the precise day and place he was wounded. What follows is an account of what his battalion was doing and where it was during the weeks he most likely served. Where the diary is specific, we've tried to be specific. Where it isn't, we've said so. + +--- + +## 1. Narrative + +When Bill joined the Calgary Highlanders in mid-September 1944, the battalion was on a stretch of front near Loon Plage, just west of Dunkirk. Dieppe had fallen on 1 September with almost no fighting, and the 2nd Canadian Division had paraded through it for General Crerar two days later, but Dunkirk was still held by a German garrison, and the Calgary Highlanders had been drawing patrols and fighting recces around farms named Fme Geersen and Fme Charlemagne. On 15 September, Major Wynn Lasher's "Baker" Company had been pinned down by machine guns trying to assist "Dog" Company near the Geersen farm; after the fight, one man's webbing was found on the bridge and the diary records that he was "assumed to have been taken prisoner." + +The next day, 16 September, was what the diary calls "a banner day" for reinforcements: thirty other ranks plus Major Stott, Major Baker, and Lts. Maguire, Mageli, and Holmgren joined the battalion. If Bill was not in this draft he came in with one of the smaller parties over the next ten days. The senior officers in the 16 September group had been "Blighted" — sent back to England wounded earlier in the campaign and now returned — and the men crowded around them to ask about Basingstoke. Whatever draft Bill came in on, this was the atmosphere he stepped into: a battalion that had been fighting since Normandy, run by a CO (Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan) who knew his officers by their first names and ran his orders groups in whatever kitchen or study the battalion happened to be in. + +On 17 September the Calgary Highlanders were pulled out of the Dunkirk perimeter and sent east. The convoy crossed into Belgium on 18 September on roads "the best that had been seen for a long time," and the battalion's diarist — clearly looking out the side of the carrier — noted the famous First World War names along the route: Ypres, St. Julien, Passchendaele, Poelcappelle. The diary entry for that day says that as they passed St. Julien "Calgarians began to experience a certain well-known lump in their throats," because the battalion's predecessor unit, the 10th Battalion, had made its stand there on 22 April 1915 and earned the regiment the right to wear the oak-leaf shoulder titles. The men were showered with fruit, bread, and "at times with liquers" along the way, and they reached their concentration area at Wommelghem, on the eastern outskirts of Antwerp, that evening. + +The next operation was the crossing of the Albert Canal. On the night of 21/22 September, after the Royal Highlanders of Canada (the Black Watch) had failed in their attempt the previous night, "Charlie" Company crossed the damaged lock gates at MR 769968 in single file as a fighting patrol, established a small bridgehead, and the rest of the battalion followed across the wrecked locks. The diarist describes the operation as "a complete success" and "a gratifying experience to watch the plan of Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan unfold in all its brilliant timing and co-ordination." Sgt. G.R. Crockett of 15 Platoon, Charlie Company, was eventually recommended for the Victoria Cross for the action. By 23 September, Bn HQ was at Chateau Helleputte at MR 769969, prisoners were "practically pouring in," and the bridgehead had forced a German withdrawal across an 18,000-metre front. For a reinforcement, this was the kind of action that would have introduced him to how the battalion actually worked: the careful planning, the use of artillery ("Shelldrake") to soften positions, the interrogation of prisoners through Belgian White Brigade volunteers, and the casual sniping of Germans in trees by Major Ellis's and Major Baker's companies on 24 September. + +The pace then quickened. Between 27 September and 1 October the Calgary Highlanders were committed to the Brigade thrust toward Brecht. The fighting around Brecht and St. Leonard, particularly Major Kearns's Able Company on the night of 30 September/1 October, was intense — Able Company was at one point with the enemy on three sides, and a German tank "milling about trying to pin-point Able Coy" had to be engaged with PIATs at point-blank range. The diary records Lt. Casey killed and Lt. Doug Craddock wounded in the knee that night. By 3 October the battalion was at Lochtenberg, where Major Ellis's Baker Company was billeted in bungalows around a small lake. On the night of 3/4 October the battalion seized Fort de Schooten — Major Kearns's Able Company crossing the moat in a punt that Capt. Mark Tennant and the I.O. had patched up with rags and wax when the recce boats promised by Brigade failed to arrive. + +This is the run-up to the Scheldt. On 6 October the battalion crossed the Dutch border for the first time, and on 7 October — "Ross Ellis Day," as it became known in the battalion — the Calgary Highlanders fought into Hoogerheide, just south of the South Beveland isthmus, taking 62 prisoners. The next several days, 8 through 10 October, were among the worst the battalion had: at the Jansen Farm at MR 626185, Able Company was overrun by a counter-attack on the afternoon of 9 October, Major Kearns was wounded by shrapnel while sitting in a chair at Bn HQ, Major Bruce MacKenzie of Dog Company was wounded, and the diary records the CO "almost in tears" when Capt. Mark Tennant — the battalion's much-loved scout/recce officer — was hit and evacuated. Major Ellis took over as 2 i/c, and on 10 October he led Baker Company forward to retake the lost ground around junction 622195. The intersection at 624198 became known in the battalion as "Hell's Cross Roads of Hoogerheide" and the Calgary Highlanders accounted for a reported 580 of the 600 German casualties the brigade inflicted in that sector. + +After a 24-hour rest on 11 October — bath parade, exchange parade for Dutch guilders organised by Capt. Rolly Higgins, a "Geen Bier" sign hung at the bar — the battalion moved to a holding role around Hinkelenoord on the south bank facing Woensdrecht. Through 14 to 22 October they patrolled, fired on enemy positions across the dykes, and watched Lt.-Col. Stott's S.S.R. (themselves former Calgary Highlanders) attack to the north. Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan's DSO was announced on 16 October. On 21 October a fire broke out in the upstairs of Wolfert's Farm at 599189, the battalion's tac HQ, and the building burned to the ground; Pte. Sapinsky, the CO's carrier driver, was badly burned trying to fight it. + +On 23 October the battalion attacked again to seal off the Beveland isthmus, with Capt. Pearson hit early and Lt. Wilkins taking over Dog Company. Fighting continued through 24, 25, and 26 October at Wynn 1, 2, and 3 around grid 6122, with hand-to-hand fighting in the area of road and rail 612225. By 27 October the enemy had withdrawn and the battalion handed over to the 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment. This was the moment, for the first time in weeks, when the Calgary Highlanders had a meal that was not interrupted, distributed 50 cigarettes per man, and the GOC told Brigadier McGill that "the Calgary Highlanders have done a damn fine job for the Division." + +The hardest fighting was still to come. On 28 October the battalion moved across South Beveland, through Schore and Goes to Heer Arendskerke. On 29 October — and this is one of the saddest entries in the diary — Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan was suddenly seen "almost in tears, bidding farewell to the officers and men." He had been removed from command without warning. Major Ross Ellis took over the battalion. By 30 October the Calgary Highlanders were on the eastern shore of the Sloe Channel, looking at the Walcheren Causeway: a narrow, raised, exposed dyke road about 2,000 metres long, the only land approach to Walcheren Island. The Royal Regiment of Canada had reached the eastern end. The Black Watch had attempted to push across that night and been stopped halfway. + +If Bill was wounded "in early November during the Scheldt fighting," it was almost certainly during the Calgary Highlanders' own attempt on the Causeway between midnight 31 October and the morning of 2 November. Baker Company under Capt. Clarke set foot on the Causeway at midnight on 1 November and was halted about midway by machine-gun and mortar fire; Capt. Clarke obtained permission to withdraw. Dog Company tried again at 0605, made it past the road block, and reached the western end at 0933. Able and Charlie Companies crossed in turn. Capt. Wynn Lasher of Able Company was wounded that afternoon; Brigade Major George Hees crossed to take command of Able Company in his place, with Capt. Newman, the artillery FOO, volunteering as 2 i/c. On the morning of 2 November the Régiment de Maisonneuve and then the Glasgow Highlanders relieved them. The battalion's officer casualties for the action were Lt. John Moffat killed and Capt. Lasher and Lts. Lefroy, Schoening, and Hoy wounded; the diarist says only that "fighting along the Causeway had been terrific for the last 40 hours and words are inadequate to express all the difficulties that had to be surmounted." + +Bill is most likely to have been wounded somewhere on that Causeway, on 1 or 2 November, though the diary does not name him and does not record other-rank casualties individually. He would have been evacuated back across the Causeway, through the Regimental Aid Post, and along the chain to a field ambulance and on to England. The battalion withdrew to Lierre, in Belgium, on the night of 2/3 November for a rest. They were billeted in private homes; Major Ellis was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel on 5 November; an officers' mess dinner was held at the Hôtel Commerce on the 6th, and on the 9th they began moving north to Groesbeek-Nijmegen, where they would spend the winter as the reserve battalion in a quiet sector. By the time Bill's battalion reached Groesbeek, he was already in a hospital in England. + +What his service looked like, in the most ordinary terms: about six to seven weeks at the front, almost all of it on the move; nights spent in barns, ditches, kindergartens (one Bn HQ on 24 September was set up in a private boarding school with the children still living in part of the building), schools, and slit trenches; rations supplemented by potatoes and chickens from Belgian and Dutch farmers; long marches with the company carrier somewhere ahead; the rum issue at last light; and a battalion that, despite the casualties, kept up its sense of itself — the diary keeps mentioning cribbage games, photographs taken by Major Stott, and the CO's habit of getting "the familiar blue envelope" from home and exclaiming "That's the one." Bill was in this for one of its hardest stretches. + +--- + +## 2. Proposed Events List + +For each event: date, location as the diary records it, one-line description, why it matters for Bill's story, page reference as recorded in the diary's comments column. + +| # | Date | Location (diary text) | Description | Why it matters for Bill | Page ref | +|---|------|------------------------|-------------|--------------------------|----------| +| 1 | 15 Sep 1944 | Fme Geersen area, vicinity Loon Plage; companies at MR 147834, 148837, 148842 | Night action by Dog, Baker, Charlie Companies; one man's webbing found on bridge, "assumed taken prisoner." | The kind of fighting going on the day or two before reinforcements arrived — this is what Bill walked into. | (none recorded) | +| 2 | 16 Sep 1944 | Bn area near Loon Plage, France | "Banner day" for reinforcements: 30 other ranks plus Major Stott, Major Baker, Lts. Maguire, Mageli, Holmgren joined the battalion. | The most likely day Bill joined the unit; if not this draft, one of the smaller drafts in the following two weeks. | 14, 2, 14 | +| 3 | 18 Sep 1944 | Convoy from France into Belgium via Ypres, St. Julien (H-622556652), Passchendaele (H-685650), Poelcappelle (H-643685); ended at Wommelghem MR 7694 Sheet 23–33 | The battalion crossed the WWI battlefields where its predecessor 10th Bn fought on 22 April 1915; civilians showered the convoy with fruit and bread. | A representative "movement day" — far more typical of his service than combat days. | 15, 15, 15, 15 | +| 4 | 21–22 Sep 1944 | Albert Canal crossing at damaged lock gates, MR 769968; Bn HQ at Chateau Helleputte MR 769969 | "Charlie" Company crossed silently as a fighting patrol; whole battalion followed; bridgehead held against German counter-attack at first light. | Sgt. G.R. Crockett (15 Pl, Charlie Coy) recommended for the VC; the battalion's first major successful set-piece in this campaign. | 15 | +| 5 | 27 Sep 1944 | American Chateau MR 861035, Belgium Sheet 24 & 34 | Battalion concentrated at a "hotel-like lodge" before the push to Brecht; CO described in diary as "tired, overworked, worried and on edge." | Captures the tempo of a battalion under strain between actions. | 4, 15, 15 | +| 6 | 29–30 Sep 1944 | Tac H 873098; advance toward Brecht/St. Leonard | Calgary Highlanders attacked through R.H.C. positions toward grid 856089; Lt. Casey killed, Lt. Craddock wounded. | First major casualty day in his window; gives the family a sense of how exposed even a successful attack was. | (30 Sep: 15, 2; 29 Sep: none) | +| 7 | 3–4 Oct 1944 | Fort de Schooten, MR 7603; Bn HQ at Lochtenberg MR 788051 | Night assault on Fort de Schooten; Capt. Tennant patched up an abandoned punt with rags and wax to cross the moat. | A vivid example of how the battalion improvised under pressure. | 10, 3 | +| 8 | 7 Oct 1944 | Jansen Farm MR 626185, Sheet 23 NE; Hoogerheide objectives | "Ross Ellis Day" — battalion fought into Hoogerheide, took 62 prisoners. | First of the battalion's actions on Dutch soil; major engagement Bill was very likely present for. | 10 | +| 9 | 8–9 Oct 1944 | Jansen Farm 626185; junction 624198 ("Hell's Cross Roads") | Heavy German counter-attacks on Able Company; Capt. Tennant wounded, Major Kearns wounded by shrapnel at Bn HQ, Major MacKenzie wounded. | One of the worst days in the battalion's history during this period. | 8 Oct: 2; 9 Oct: 10, 1, 2 | +| 10 | 10 Oct 1944 | Junction 622195 ("Ross"), 61851995 ("Ellis") | Major Ellis led Baker Coy to retake lost ground; Capt. Bob Porter wounded; Bn moved to De Geest MR 622178 for rest. | The end of the worst phase of Hoogerheide. | 10 | +| 11 | 14 Oct 1944 | Bn HQ at Van den Maegdenbergh's farm, 600180; Hinkelenoord, Sheet 23 NE | Battalion took over from R.R.C. in static positions facing Woensdrecht across dykes. Scout Bill Alexander believed killed on patrol that night near 597206. | A representative "static" period of patrolling and OPs — very different from the set-piece days. | 3 | +| 12 | 16 Oct 1944 | Wolfert's Farm 599189 | DSO award to Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan announced; Major Baker reported in 8th General Hospital with peritonitis. | A morale-changing day for the unit. | 10, 3, 3, 2 | +| 13 | 21 Oct 1944 | Wolfert's Farm 599189 → P. van Gijn's home, Ossendrecht, MR 628166 | Fire destroyed the upstairs of the Bn HQ farmhouse; Pte. Sapinsky badly burned; battalion moved into Ossendrecht for a (curtailed) 48-hour rest. | A non-combat event the diary records in detail. | 10, 1, 2 | +| 14 | 23 Oct 1944 | Wolfert's Farm 599189 (re-occupied); attack to seal isthmus, objectives north of railway including 569203, 569206, 601213, 598206 | Capt. Pearson wounded; Lt. Wilkins took over Dog Company; battalion fought into the start of the South Beveland isthmus. | Major action Bill was likely involved in. | 10, 2 | +| 15 | 24–26 Oct 1944 | Woensdrecht; Bn HQ at home of van Liere 611201; objectives "Wynn 1, 2, 3" near grid 6122 | Multi-day push to clear the high ground; 13 prisoners on 24 Oct alone; close-range fighting — diary entry of 26 Oct describes a section throwing grenades into a German pillbox at very close range. | The action that finally sealed off the isthmus. | 24 Oct: 10, 1, 6; 25 Oct: 1, 10; 26 Oct: 10 | +| 16 | 28 Oct 1944 | Move from Woensdrecht across the Scheldt to Kruiningen 4223, Sheet 15 SW | Battalion crossed onto South Beveland; vehicles ferried over canal bridge; Bn HQ in a church at #36 Niewstraat. | Movement day across the captured isthmus. | 1, 10 | +| 17 | 29 Oct 1944 | Schore 4024 → Heer Hendrikskinderen, house at 311296 | Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan removed from command "almost in tears"; Major Ross Ellis took over the battalion. | Major leadership change just before the Causeway action. | 10, 8 | +| 18 | 31 Oct – 1 Nov 1944 | Walcheren Causeway, MR 2030 (Composite Sheet 14 NW NE SW SE); Tac H 217298, Rear Tac H 223293 | Calgary Highlanders attacked across the Causeway; Baker Coy halted midway; Dog Coy crossed at 0605 on 1 Nov; Able and Charlie followed. | **Most likely date and place Bill was wounded.** | 10 | +| 19 | 1–2 Nov 1944 | Causeway and dyke 208303 | Capt. Lasher wounded; Lt. Moffat killed; Lts. Lefroy, Schoening, Hoy wounded; battalion held east end of Causeway until R. de Mais and Glasgow Highlanders relieved. | The 40-hour engagement during which Bill was almost certainly hit. | 1 Nov: 10, 1, 2; 2 Nov: 10, 5 | +| 20 | 3 Nov 1944 | Lierre, Belgium, Sheet 24 34, MR 786861 | Battalion arrived for rest at the Technical School; men billeted in private homes; first quiet night since mid-October. | The day Bill's battalion went out of the line — he was already gone by this point. | 1 | + +--- + +## 3. Documents and Passages of Interest + +These are diary entries the family may want to read in full. Where a date has more than one passage of interest, we've separated them. + +| # | Date | Page ref | Why it's worth reading | +|---|------|----------|--------------------------| +| 1 | 16 Sep 1944 | 14, 2, 14 | The "banner day" reinforcement entry. Names the officers who came in, captures the ribbing of Major Baker about the "Basingstoke rumour," and gives a sense of what a reinforcement day actually felt like. The most likely day Bill joined. | +| 2 | 18 Sep 1944 | 15 (×4) | The drive across the Belgian frontier and the WWI battlefields. Vivid, unusual content — the diarist clearly moved by passing St. Julien Wood, where the regiment's predecessor unit fought in April 1915. The entry also has incidental detail (the "raw recruits in the White Brigade drilling near a detour sign" who collapsed in confusion when their squad was halted) that gives a sense of the diarist's voice. | +| 3 | 21 Sep 1944 | 15 | The Albert Canal crossing — the operation that established the battalion's reputation in this campaign. Includes the line that captures MacLauchlan's manner: "with a prophetic note declared 'We have made it.'" | +| 4 | 7 Oct 1944 | 10 | "Ross Ellis Day" — the fight into Hoogerheide. The diarist's account of the C.O. "almost in tears" when Capt. Tennant was hit ("There goes a stout fellow! Worth three men to us!") is one of the most human moments in the diary. | +| 5 | 9 Oct 1944 | 10, 1, 2 | The Able Company crisis at Jansen Farm — the day the company was overrun and Lt. Munro fought to bring out survivors, with Major Kearns wounded by shrapnel at Battalion HQ. A long, dense entry that gives the truest picture of how confused front-line fighting actually was. | +| 6 | 16 Oct 1944 | 10, 3, 3, 2 | The DSO award to Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan. Includes the touching detail that "I" Section celebrated by opening cognac donated by Major Ellis. | +| 7 | 21 Oct 1944 | 10, 1, 2 | The fire at Wolfert's Farm. An unusual non-combat entry — the battalion's own tac HQ burned down while the CO held an open-air orders group, and the diary describes the men salvaging the farmer's furniture. | +| 8 | 27 Oct 1944 | 10, 10, 11 | Long entry on the day the Calgary Highlanders came out of the line at Woensdrecht. Includes the GOC's praise ("The Calgary Highlanders have done a damn fine job for the Division"), the rare quiet humour around the Coy Commanders' meeting, and the German note left on Dog Company's objective: "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." | +| 9 | 29 Oct 1944 | 10, 8 | Lt.-Col. MacLauchlan's removal from command — "almost in tears, bidding farewell to the officers and men" — and Major Ellis taking over. The pivot point of this whole period. | +| 10 | 1 Nov 1944 | 10, 1, 2 | The Walcheren Causeway action. The most likely day Bill was wounded. The entry includes the Royal Canadian Engineer bulldozer operator's remark that he could fill in the crater "Well, the Calgary Highlanders are out there to protect us." | + +--- + +## Notes on uncertainty + +What we don't know, and chose not to invent: + +- **Bill's company.** The diary names the rifle companies (Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog) and Support Company throughout, and almost every entry describes one company doing one thing and another doing another. With no information on Bill's company we can't say which fights he was in personally — only which fights his battalion was in. +- **His exact arrival date.** "Mid-September" is consistent with the 16 September draft, but smaller drafts came in over the following weeks; he could have been any of those. +- **Where on the Causeway he was hit.** The diary records officer casualties by name and gives total numbers, but does not list other-rank wounded individually. "Early November during the Scheldt fighting" is most consistent with 1 November, possibly 2 November, on the Causeway. +- **The wound itself.** Diary describes the engagement, not individual injuries. His evacuation to England aligns with the standard chain (RAP → field ambulance → casualty clearing station → general hospital → cross-Channel). + +If his service file is available through Library and Archives Canada, it should resolve company, date of wounding, and nature of wound — the diary alone cannot. diff --git a/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr_viewer.md b/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr_viewer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cc825da --- /dev/null +++ b/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr_viewer.md @@ -0,0 +1,729 @@ +# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr +Generated by json_to_viewer_md.py from Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md + +## Page 7 + +1 Sep — France / Totes / MR / Sheet / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 861 +Hour: 44 + +After an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs purchased from local inhabitants +of our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move, +once again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we +moved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353. +We were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we +passed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs. +At approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of +Longueville. +Capt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out +completely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us +and the next few hours were very enjoyable ones. +In Bn HQ we were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the +inhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even +roasted a grand rabbit and cooked chicken and this was greatly enjoyed by those concerned. +At 1130hrs Bde held an "O" group in order to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take +a section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RBC doing the same move- +ment of the right flank. +Just as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the +6th Bde, had just "moved in" to Dieppe and little or no opposition. +Our orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy. +The afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting +at Bde. +Good news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and con- +centrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past +during the second day and General Crerer, Army Commander, is to take the salute. +We are to move tomorrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later. +And so to bed for a good night's rest. + +Remarks: H +13 +W + +Weather Fair and warm + +## Page 8 + +2 Sep 44 — France / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet SEL / Neuville les / Dieppe (out- / skirts Dieppe) / MR 2466 / Sheet + +We moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves +passing through heavily mined and fortified areas. +Jerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has +made "mincemeat" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess +of the docks and quays. +Our area is a Former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a +former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many +times it hasn't proven very wise, anyway. +We are not in defense yet anyway and all occs and ecpt are in their own groups +and in no way dispersed other then freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a +holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of +vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to +attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe Cemetery. In the afternoon is our +March Past for General Montgomery. Of course is the normal confusion over this issue. +Example - webbing - re-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all +straighten itself out before to-morrow. +One thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping +their fingers crossed. +Dieppe is not "out of bounds" and the troops may go into town providing they are +home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything +to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision. +The balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement. + +Remarks: / 3 + +Weather Fair and warm, rain later in the day. + +## Page 9 + +3 Sep — France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2568 / Sheet + +To-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day +progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to +several intervening things. +At 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went +to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetery to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt +truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took +part in the Dieppe attack in 1942. +Information received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are +very sorry that they missed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only +a limited number could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had +taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago. +At 1200hrs the Bn formed up under 21C, of Major Robinson, and for a change we +were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited arm for the whole division +in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in +normal column or rows. +At 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the +canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of +Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was +a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of +civilians along the streets and to see General Greer take the salute from those battle +scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the "eyes left" instead of the usual "eyes +right". +On arrival beck in the Bn areas around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper +of the proverbial "stew". +At 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear +and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course. +The balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going +into town where one little drink was unobtainable. + +Remarks: 12 +13 + +Weather Sultry and rain later + +## Page 10 + +4 Sep — France / NEUVILLE LES / DIEPPE / MR 24.68 / Sheet +Hour: 44 + +The main topic for the morning is "stragglers parade" to the mobile bath. As per +normal we have to travel 10 miles from the present area to the site of the baths. +This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military +Cemetery. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations +at the baths yesterday. +From all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be +lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours. +The Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon +movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put +to good use. +Major Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making +adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping hmy Capt. Sproule with another mobile +dental office. +Capt Lannan our auxiliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning +another show for the boys to-night. +Capt. Roy Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it +sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When "Roly" shows up, +around the En area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us. +This morning we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers +are Lieut. Carl Salles and Lieut. H. Podelesuk. We are slowly getting back to strength +with the arrival of this group. +During the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services +entitled "Jack London". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real +early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep. +At 1800Hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLachlan held a company commanders meeting and +problems of personnel and equipment were discussed at length. The C.O. +also covered "Wood Clearing" and "Passage Through A Wood" as a refresher and carried +this out in a very able manner. Foret de Maislette is the reason for this +refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect. + +Weather Fair and warm, slight rain later. + +## Page 11 + +5 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet + +The Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per- +sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle- +drill and some Bren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency. +Major S.O. Robinson, our 2i/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired +and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces. +During the day Briz. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan and reassured +us that we would move some time during the latter notion of the day. This move is an +expected one and we are in no way surprised by it. +At 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where +problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while +at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time +the Bn was warned through the Rne. +Lieut-Col. D.G. Maclauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime +Major own Ellie had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose because many +of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of +communication were used to "herd" all the boys together and back into our own area, +to await final orders to move. +The C.O. held an "O" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms +who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.V.s, and this is +what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.V.s became lost and at 2330hrs, our "H" hour, +with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.V.s. "H" hour was pushed back +a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our +way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the +Dutch border. +We are on the "no sleep" list once again. + +Remarks: (M) + +Weather Rain and cool + +## Page 12 + +6 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE LES / DIEPPE / MR 24 68 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDAMQUES / MR 001850 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +To-day the Battalion travelled many miles, in two steps, over pretty countryside +and through villages teeming with seemingly sincere populace. The total distance +amounts to 116 miles from Dieppe to St. Folquin. +We started at 0100hrs and by 0900hrs We were in an area close to Montreuil. The +trip was a fairly trying one for everyone concerned because we took one particular +right turn in Bn instead of a left turn and had to travel a few miles extra, through +Beaucampes then northwards to get back on our own route, +When we arrived in the area we were greeted by breakfast and then one and all, +except the C.O., Adj t. I.O., and recee party officer, Capt. Mark Tennant, curled up +in a blanket and scored a few hours sleep. This movement was a very popular one +because of the fact, we had no sleep whatever, last night. Our stay here proved to be +fairly short however because after an early get up at Bde we were warned to move by 1300 +hrs to the area of the town around Bourbourgville. +Capt Mark Tennant and his recee party once again preceded us and prepared the new +Bn position. The balance of our trip was quite uneventful except for the overwhelming +hospitality of the French civilians as we passed through the towns and villages. The +Dieestel Theels the town of Folquin is the best one yet, because along with many +others in the Bn, including C.O. and Maj Lyn, they had kisses blown at them +from very beautiful Misses and Miles. Why a pity we had to move on. +At no time during the trip did we contact the enemy. From all appearances he has +drawn back a great deal. +At the cross-roads in Nordamques the battalion has debussed and due to a very +grave mistake on the part of the I.O. the Bn took a right turn once again by mistake, +this time, instead of going straight ahead. +After travelling some 2 miles in the wrong direction Brig. McGill ordered the +RHC, who were following us, to halt and had just reached the cross-roads still embussed, to pass +through to the correct objective along the correct route. +The I.O. certainly holds his head high since along the route he had marked was +taken directly from the Brig map and certainly should have been right. However it +wasn't and the I.O. will go down in history as the cause of a lot of concern for the +C.O. +At 1900hrs the RHC started up thus to take Bourbourgville and to be followed +by the R de Mais who will curl up at St. Folquin slightly west of Bourbourgville. +In the meantime, in order to clear the way for the RHC, we were curled up on both +sides of the correct axis of advance. + +Remarks: 15 + +## Page 13 + +6 Sep 44 — France / NEUVILLE LES / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet / MONTREUIL / MR 7725 / Sheet / NORDMAQUES / MR 001830 / Sheet / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet + +The minutes dragged into hours and we were finally told to stay in this curled up +area until morning and then move to St. Folquin at first light. By this time we were up +all fit to kill somebody because it was 0300hrs and raining very hard. +When Bn HQ arrived at their temporary area we found a group of farm buildings and +in one corner a pile of straw. It did not take long to find everybody curled up in +this priceless bedding and away into dreamland for a little rest before the move at +first light to-morrow morning. +Weather Cold with rain + +Remarks: (S) + +7 Sep 44 — France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet + +At first light, amidst pouring rain, the Bn moved northwards a few kilometres to +St. Folquin. Our new area was situated in the tiny village completely surrounded by +evil smelling flood land and bordered on one side by a canal. All of the fields from +Nordmaques to here, and on to Bourbourgville are completely inundated with water +varying in depth from a few inches to several feet. The Hun had blown the dykes in +many places. Our first greeting was that everything in the inundated vicinity had +been mined and although the roads were reported clear, there were no chances. +We took up headquarters in an occupied farm house and the companies tightened in +around the neighbouring farms and houses. The people were overwhelmingly nice to us +and, as in most cases, they couldn't do enough for us. +Bn HQ was fortunate in being treated as guests in the home of a farmer and his wife +and were given practically all the comforts of home including good coffee and real +lump sugar. These articles had been hidden from the Hun and we were the lucky +recipients. +The reports were that the RHC had bumped into heavy opposition last night +attempting their advance into Bourbourgville and that at 1300hrs the R de Mais were to +attempt a further attack on the village. We were to follow the R de Mais attack and +pass through them to Loon Plage. All this depends greatly on whether or not the +engineers' bridge is through, from our side of Bourbourg across the canal into town. + +Remarks: Calgary H + +Weather Cold with rain
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', re.DOTALL | re.IGNORECASE) + + all_positions = [] + last_date = None + last_sheet = None + + for tbl_m in table_re.finditer(section): + tbl_html = tbl_m.group(0) + rows = parse_table_rows(tbl_html) + if not rows: + continue + + for row in rows: + raw_date = clean_date(row.get('date', '') or '') + raw_hour = clean_hour(row.get('hour', '') or '') + place_text = row.get('place', '') or '' + summary = row.get('summary', '') or '' + + # update tracking state + if raw_date: + last_date = raw_date + cur_date = last_date + + sheet = extract_sheet(place_text) or last_sheet + if sheet and re.search(r'\d', sheet): + last_sheet = sheet + + # ── place-column positions ── + for pos in place_col_positions(place_text, cur_date, sheet): + pos['hour'] = raw_hour + all_positions.append(pos) + + # ── hour-column grid (OCR sometimes puts MR ref here) ── + hr_raw = row.get('hour', '') or '' + hcg = hour_col_grid(hr_raw) + if hcg: + grid, inferred = expand_grid(hcg) + col_place = extract_place_name(place_text) + all_positions.append(dict( + date=cur_date, hour=None, + grid=grid if len(grid) == 6 else None, + grid_inferred=inferred, + place_name=col_place, + sheet_ref=last_sheet, + category="BN_HQ", + subunit=None, friendly_unit=None, is_end_of_day=False, + context=f"Place column (hour field): {col_place or '?'} {hcg}" + )) + + # ── summary / narrative positions ── + sentences = split_sentences(summary) + # track whether this is the last sentence in the entry + last_sentence_idx = len(sentences) - 1 + + # collect all (sentence_idx, grid_str, raw_context) tuples for this row + row_matches = [] + for s_idx, sent in enumerate(sentences): + grids = find_grids(sent) + if grids: + for raw_match, digits in grids: + row_matches.append((s_idx, sent, digits, raw_match)) + else: + # named positions without grids: look for capitalised place names + named = re.findall( + r'\b(Fme\s+\w+|Chateau\s+\w+|Fort\s+\w+|Casino|' + r'Distillery\s+\w+|Brickworks|blockhouse|' + r'Mardick|Dunkerque|Dunkirk|Brecht|Loon\s*Plage|' + r'Bourbourgville|St\.\s*Folquin|Nordamsques|Montreuil|' + r'Wommelg[ea]h?m|Antwerp|Ypres|Pasch[aeo]nd[ae]?le|' + r'Gravelines|Le\s*Clipon|Coppenaxfort|' + r'Lochtenberg|Eindhoven|Sternhoven|Ryckevorsel|' + r'St\.\s*Leonard|Bindhoven|Schilde|Schelde)\b', + sent, re.IGNORECASE + ) + for name in named: + row_matches.append((s_idx, sent, None, name)) + + # determine is_end_of_day: last grid-bearing sentence in last row of date? + for i, (s_idx, sent, digits, raw_match) in enumerate(row_matches): + is_last = (i == len(row_matches) - 1) + + # extract hour from sentence if not in column + hour = raw_hour + if not hour: + h_m = re.search(r'\b([012]\d[0-5]\d)\s*h(?:r|our|s)?', sent, re.IGNORECASE) + if h_m: + hour = h_m.group(1) + else: + h_m2 = re.search(r'\b([012]\d[0-5]\d)[A-Z]?\b', sent) + if h_m2: + candidate = h_m2.group(1) + # make sure it looks like a time not a grid + if int(candidate[:2]) <= 23 and int(candidate[2:]) <= 59: + hour = candidate + + # grid + if digits: + grid, inferred = expand_grid(digits) + if len(grid) != 6: + grid = None + inferred = False + else: + grid = None + inferred = False + + # place name from sentence context + pn_m = re.search( + r'\b(Fme\s+\w+[\w\s]+?(?=\s+\d|\s+MR|\.|,|$)|' + r'Chateau\s+\w+|Fort\s+\d+|Casino|Distillery\s+\w+|' + r'Brickworks|blockhouse|moated\s+farm|' + r'Mardick|Dunkerque|Dunkirk|Brecht|Loon\s*Plage|' + r'Bourbourgville|St\.\s*Folquin|Nordamsques|Montreuil|' + r'Wommelg[ea]h?m|Antwerp|Ypres|Pasch[aeo]nd[ae]?le|' + r'Gravelines|Le\s*Clipon|Coppenaxfort|' + r'Lochtenberg|Eindhoven|Sternhoven|Ryckevorsel|' + r'St\.\s*Leonard|Bindhoven|Schilde|Schelde|' + r'cross.?roads?|road\s+junction|road\s+junc\.?|' + r'start\s+line|bridge|lock\s+gates|railway\s+st[na]|' + r'windmill|windpump|pier|beach|canal)\b', + sent, re.IGNORECASE) + place_name = pn_m.group(0).strip() if pn_m else None + + # also check the place column label + col_pn = extract_place_name(place_text) + if not place_name and col_pn: + place_name = col_pn + + subunit = extract_subunit(sent) + friendly = extract_friendly(sent) + category = categorise(sent, place_name, subunit, friendly, is_place_col=False) + + # shorten context to 2 sentences max + context = sent.strip() + if len(context) > 300: + context = context[:297] + "..." + + all_positions.append(dict( + date=cur_date, + hour=hour, + grid=grid, + grid_inferred=inferred, + place_name=place_name, + sheet_ref=last_sheet, + category=category, + subunit=subunit, + friendly_unit=friendly, + is_end_of_day=False, # will be set in post-processing + context=context + )) + + return all_positions + + +# ── EOD post-processing ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def assign_end_of_day(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + """ + For each date, set is_end_of_day=True on exactly ONE entry — the last + recorded HQ position for that date (in document order). + + Priority (highest first): + 1. Last place-column TAC_HQ with grid (context starts "Place column:") + 2. Last place-column BN_HQ with grid + 3. Last place-column BN_HQ or TAC_HQ without grid + 4. Last narrative TAC_HQ with grid + 5. Last narrative BN_HQ with grid + 6. Last UNIT_MOVEMENT with grid + 7. Last any entry with grid + """ + from collections import defaultdict + + for p in positions: + p['is_end_of_day'] = False + + date_indices: dict[str, list[int]] = defaultdict(list) + for i, p in enumerate(positions): + if p['date']: + date_indices[p['date']].append(i) + + def _is_place_col(p): + return (p.get('context') or '').startswith('Place column') + + for date, indices in date_indices.items(): + def _last(cats, require_grid=True, place_col_only=False): + matches = [ + i for i in indices + if positions[i]['category'] in cats + and (not require_grid or positions[i]['grid']) + and (not place_col_only or _is_place_col(positions[i])) + ] + return matches[-1] if matches else None + + winner = ( + _last({'TAC_HQ'}, require_grid=True, place_col_only=True) or + _last({'BN_HQ'}, require_grid=True, place_col_only=True) or + _last({'TAC_HQ', 'BN_HQ'}, require_grid=False, place_col_only=True) or + _last({'TAC_HQ'}, require_grid=True, place_col_only=False) or + _last({'BN_HQ'}, require_grid=True, place_col_only=False) or + _last({'UNIT_MOVEMENT'}, require_grid=True) or + next((i for i in reversed(indices) if positions[i]['grid']), None) + ) + + if winner is not None: + positions[winner]['is_end_of_day'] = True + + return positions + + +# ── run ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +if __name__ == "__main__": + print("Reading source file …") + text = INPUT_FILE.read_text(encoding="utf-8") + + print("Extracting positions …") + positions = extract_positions(text) + + # deduplicate identical (date + grid + context[:60]) entries + seen = set() + unique = [] + for p in positions: + key = (p["date"], p["grid"], p["context"][:60]) + if key not in seen: + seen.add(key) + unique.append(p) + + print("Assigning end-of-day flags …") + unique = assign_end_of_day(unique) + + OUTPUT_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + OUTPUT_FILE.write_text( + json.dumps(unique, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), + encoding="utf-8" + ) + print(f"Done. {len(unique)} positions written to {OUTPUT_FILE}") + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/scripts/ocr_confidence.py b/scripts/ocr_confidence.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..839e9b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/ocr_confidence.py @@ -0,0 +1,298 @@ +""" +ocr_confidence.py +----------------- +Reads an existing olmOCR .md output file and scores each page for transcription +confidence using the DeepInfra API. Does NOT re-run OCR. + +Requirements: + pip install requests + +Usage: + python ocr_confidence.py --api_key "YOUR_KEY" + python ocr_confidence.py --api_key "YOUR_KEY" --input "path/to/file.md" --output "path/to/out.json" +""" + +import argparse +import json +import sys +import time +import warnings +from pathlib import Path + +import requests + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Load .env from project root (if present) — no external dependencies needed +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def _load_dotenv() -> None: + env_path = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent / ".env" + if not env_path.exists(): + return + import os + with open(env_path, encoding="utf-8") as fh: + for line in fh: + line = line.strip() + if not line or line.startswith("#") or "=" not in line: + continue + key, _, value = line.partition("=") + os.environ.setdefault(key.strip(), value.strip()) + +_load_dotenv() + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Configuration — mirrors ocr_wardiaries.py +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +DEEPINFRA_API_URL = "https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions" +# olmOCR is a vision model — use a chat LLM for text-based confidence review +MODEL = "google/gemma-3-27b-it" +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 5 # seconds between retries + +_PROJECT_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent +DEFAULT_INPUT = _PROJECT_ROOT / "Inputs" / "ocr-output" / "Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md" +DEFAULT_OUTPUT = _PROJECT_ROOT / "Inputs" / "ocr-output" / "Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_confidence.json" + +CONFIDENCE_PROMPT = ( + "You are reviewing an OCR transcription of a WWII war diary. Your job is to identify words that may have been misread by the OCR scanner — not to correct the soldier's original spelling or interpret abbreviations. Rate OCR accuracy only. Do not suggest what words "should" be. Respond in JSON only: + {"score": 7, "uncertain_words": ["Loon", "Fme"], "notes": "Possible OCR misread in line 3"} +) + +ERROR_RESULT = {"score": 0, "uncertain_words": [], "notes": "API error"} + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Parse olmOCR markdown into {page_num: text} dict +# Same logic as parseOCRByPage() in p44-ocr-viewer.html +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_ocr_by_page(raw_text: str) -> dict[int, str]: + """Split olmOCR markdown on '## Page N' headings into a page-keyed dict.""" + pages: dict[int, str] = {} + lines = raw_text.split("\n") + page_num: int | None = None + buf: list[str] = [] + + for line in lines: + m_head = _PAGE_HEADING.match(line) + if m_head: + if page_num is not None: + pages[page_num] = "\n".join(buf) + page_num = int(m_head.group(1)) + buf = [line] # keep the heading at the top + elif page_num is not None: + buf.append(line) + + if page_num is not None: + pages[page_num] = "\n".join(buf) + + return pages + + +import re as _re +_PAGE_HEADING = _re.compile(r"^## Page (\d+)\s*$") + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# API call +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def score_page(page_text: str, page_num: int, api_key: str) -> dict: + """ + Send one page's OCR text to DeepInfra for confidence scoring. + Returns a dict with keys: score, uncertain_words, notes. + On failure returns ERROR_RESULT. + """ + headers = { + "Content-Type": "application/json", + "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", + } + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "user", + "content": ( + f"{CONFIDENCE_PROMPT}\n\n" + f"--- BEGIN OCR TEXT (page {page_num}) ---\n" + f"{page_text}\n" + f"--- END OCR TEXT ---" + ), + } + ], + "max_tokens": 256, + "temperature": 0.0, + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + DEEPINFRA_API_URL, headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=60 + ) + response.raise_for_status() + raw_content = response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"].strip() + + # Strip markdown code fences if the model wrapped the JSON + if raw_content.startswith("```"): + raw_content = _re.sub(r"^```[a-z]*\n?", "", raw_content) + raw_content = _re.sub(r"\n?```$", "", raw_content) + + result = json.loads(raw_content) + + # Validate expected keys; fill missing ones with defaults + score = int(result.get("score", 0)) + uncertain_words = result.get("uncertain_words", []) + notes = result.get("notes", "") + + if not isinstance(uncertain_words, list): + uncertain_words = [] + + return {"score": score, "uncertain_words": uncertain_words, "notes": notes} + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as exc: + warnings.warn(f"Page {page_num}: HTTP error on attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {exc}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + + except json.JSONDecodeError as exc: + warnings.warn( + f"Page {page_num}: Malformed JSON from API on attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {exc}" + ) + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + + except Exception as exc: # noqa: BLE001 + warnings.warn(f"Page {page_num}: Unexpected error on attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {exc}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + + warnings.warn(f"Page {page_num}: All {MAX_RETRIES} attempts failed — storing error result.") + return dict(ERROR_RESULT) # return a fresh copy + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Summary helpers +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def print_summary(results: dict) -> None: + high = sum(1 for v in results.values() if v["score"] >= 8) + med = sum(1 for v in results.values() if 5 <= v["score"] <= 7) + low = sum(1 for v in results.values() if 1 <= v["score"] <= 4) + err = sum(1 for v in results.values() if v["score"] == 0) + + total = len(results) + print("\n" + "=" * 50) + print(f"CONFIDENCE SCORING COMPLETE — {total} pages scored") + print("=" * 50) + print(f" High (8-10) : {high:>4} ({high/total*100:.1f}%)" if total else " High (8-10) : 0") + print(f" Medium (5-7) : {med:>4} ({med/total*100:.1f}%)" if total else " Medium (5-7) : 0") + print(f" Low (1-4) : {low:>4} ({low/total*100:.1f}%)" if total else " Low (1-4) : 0") + if err: + print(f" API errors : {err:>4}") + print("=" * 50) + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def main() -> None: + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Score OCR confidence for each page of an olmOCR .md output file." + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--api_key", default=None, + help="DeepInfra API key (defaults to DEEPINFRA_API_KEY env var)." + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--input", default=str(DEFAULT_INPUT), + help=f"Path to olmOCR .md file. Default: {DEFAULT_INPUT}" + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--output", default=str(DEFAULT_OUTPUT), + help=f"Path to write confidence JSON. Default: {DEFAULT_OUTPUT}" + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--delay", type=float, default=0.5, + help="Seconds to pause between API calls (default: 0.5)." + ) + args = parser.parse_args() + + import os + api_key = args.api_key or os.environ.get("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY", "") + if not api_key: + print("ERROR: No API key provided. Use --api_key or set DEEPINFRA_API_KEY in .env", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + input_path = Path(args.input) + output_path = Path(args.output) + + # ── Read source file ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + if not input_path.exists(): + print(f"ERROR: Input file not found: {input_path}", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + print(f"Reading OCR source: {input_path}") + raw_text = input_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8") + + pages = parse_ocr_by_page(raw_text) + if not pages: + print("ERROR: No '## Page N' headings found in the input file.", file=sys.stderr) + sys.exit(1) + + total_pages = len(pages) + sorted_pages = sorted(pages.keys()) + print(f"Found {total_pages} pages (Page {sorted_pages[0]} – {sorted_pages[-1]}).") + + # ── Load existing results (resume support) ──────────────────────────────── + results: dict[str, dict] = {} + if output_path.exists(): + try: + results = json.loads(output_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")) + already_done = len(results) + print(f"Resuming — {already_done} page(s) already scored, skipping them.") + except (json.JSONDecodeError, OSError) as exc: + warnings.warn(f"Could not read existing output ({exc}); starting fresh.") + results = {} + + output_path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + + # ── Score each page ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + scored_this_run = 0 + for page_num in sorted_pages: + page_key = str(page_num) + + if page_key in results: + continue # already scored — skip + + page_text = pages[page_num] + result = score_page(page_text, page_num, api_key) + results[page_key] = result + scored_this_run += 1 + + # Progress line + score_str = str(result["score"]) if result["score"] > 0 else "ERR" + print(f" Page {page_num}/{sorted_pages[-1]} — score: {score_str}") + + # Write after every page so a crash loses minimal work + output_path.write_text( + json.dumps(results, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), + encoding="utf-8" + ) + + if scored_this_run > 0 and page_num != sorted_pages[-1]: + time.sleep(args.delay) + + # ── Final save & summary ────────────────────────────────────────────────── + output_path.write_text( + json.dumps(results, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), + encoding="utf-8" + ) + print(f"\nResults written to: {output_path}") + print_summary(results) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() + diff --git a/scripts/ocr_correction_test.py b/scripts/ocr_correction_test.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f57721 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/ocr_correction_test.py @@ -0,0 +1,462 @@ +""" +ocr_correction_test.py +---------------------- +Tests Gemini Pro as a text-only correction pass over olmOCR output. +No images sent — text in, structured corrections out. + +Reads: + - olmOCR output .md file (already generated) + - CP Stacey Victory Campaign PDF (extracts relevant text) + +Sends to Gemini Pro via DeepInfra: + - Stacey context (unit + date relevant passages) + - Standard abbreviations/terminology + - olmOCR page text + - Correction prompt + +Outputs: + - JSON file with suggested corrections per page + - Summary markdown showing before/after for each suggestion + +Usage: + python scripts/ocr_correction_test.py + +Requirements: + pip install requests python-dotenv pypdf pdfplumber +""" + +import json +import os +import re +import sys +from pathlib import Path + +import pdfplumber +import requests +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +load_dotenv() + +# ── Config ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +PROJECT_ROOT = Path("G:/IdeaProjects/AI-Prototype") + +OLMOCR_OUTPUT = PROJECT_ROOT / "outputs_step1_olmocr" / "Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_control-test_comparison_olmocr-2-7b.md" +STACEY_PDF = PROJECT_ROOT / "Inputs" / "CP-Stacey_Official-History_The-Victory-Campaign.pdf" +OUTPUT_DIR = PROJECT_ROOT / "outputs_step1_olmocr" + +DEEPINFRA_API_KEY = os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY") +API_URL = "https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions" +MODEL = "google/gemini-2.5-pro" + +# Pages to test — the ones with known olmOCR errors from comparison +TEST_PAGES = [4, 5, 6, 7, 30, 32] + +# ── Stacey extraction ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +# Keywords that indicate relevance to Calgary Highlanders Sep 44 operations +STACEY_KEYWORDS = [ + "Calgary Highlanders", + "Calg High", + "5th Canadian Infantry Brigade", + "5 CIB", + "2nd Canadian Infantry Division", + "Loon Plage", + "Bourbourgville", + "Brecht", + "Scheldt", + "Crerar", + "MacLauchlan", + "Dieppe", + "September 1944", + "Sep 44", +] + +MAX_STACEY_CHARS = 12_000 # ~3,000 tokens — enough context without blowing cost + + +def extract_stacey_context(pdf_path: Path, keywords: list[str], max_chars: int) -> str: + """ + Extract relevant passages from Stacey by keyword matching. + Returns a condensed string of the most relevant paragraphs. + """ + if not pdf_path.exists(): + print(f"WARNING: Stacey PDF not found at {pdf_path}") + return "[Stacey context not available — PDF not found]" + + print(f"Extracting Stacey context from {pdf_path.name}...") + relevant_chunks = [] + + try: + with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf: + print(f" Stacey: {len(pdf.pages)} pages") + for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): + text = page.extract_text() + if not text: + continue + # Check if any keyword appears on this page + text_lower = text.lower() + if any(kw.lower() in text_lower for kw in keywords): + relevant_chunks.append(f"[Stacey p.{i+1}]\n{text.strip()}") + + except Exception as e: + print(f" WARNING: Error reading Stacey PDF: {e}") + return "[Stacey context extraction failed]" + + if not relevant_chunks: + print(" WARNING: No relevant Stacey passages found") + return "[No relevant Stacey passages found for this unit/period]" + + combined = "\n\n".join(relevant_chunks) + + # Truncate if needed + if len(combined) > max_chars: + combined = combined[:max_chars] + "\n\n[...Stacey context truncated for length...]" + + print(f" Found {len(relevant_chunks)} relevant Stacey pages, {len(combined)} chars") + return combined + + +# ── olmOCR page extraction ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def extract_olmocr_pages(md_path: Path, page_numbers: list[int]) -> dict[int, str]: + """ + Parse the olmOCR markdown output and extract specific page texts. + Returns dict of {page_number: page_text}. + """ + if not md_path.exists(): + print(f"ERROR: olmOCR output not found at {md_path}") + sys.exit(1) + + content = md_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8") + pages = {} + + for page_num in page_numbers: + # Match ## Page N — olmocr-2-7b header + pattern = rf"## Page {page_num} — olmocr-2-7b\n(.*?)(?=\n## Page |\Z)" + match = re.search(pattern, content, re.DOTALL) + if match: + pages[page_num] = match.group(1).strip() + else: + print(f" WARNING: Page {page_num} not found in olmOCR output") + + return pages + + +# ── Reference context ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +ABBREVIATIONS_CONTEXT = """ +STANDARD WWII CANADIAN ARMY ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY: + +Unit abbreviations: +- Bn = Battalion +- Coy = Company +- Bde = Brigade +- Div = Division +- RHC = Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Rileys) +- R de Mais / R de M = Regiment de Maisonneuve +- Calg Highrs / Calgary H = Calgary Highlanders +- 5 CIB = 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade +- 2 CID / 2 CDN INF DIV = 2nd Canadian Infantry Division +- RCA = Royal Canadian Artillery +- RCASC = Royal Canadian Army Service Corps +- RCEME = Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers + +Rank abbreviations: +- Lt.-Col. / Lieut.-Col. = Lieutenant Colonel +- Maj. / Major = Major +- Capt. = Captain +- Lieut. / Lt. = Lieutenant +- Cpl. = Corporal +- Pte. = Private +- C.O. = Commanding Officer +- I.O. = Intelligence Officer +- Adjt. / Adj. = Adjutant +- B.M. = Brigade Major +- O.C. = Officer Commanding + +Military terms: +- Bn HQ = Battalion Headquarters +- "O" Group = Orders Group (briefing) +- recce = reconnaissance +- embussed = loaded into vehicles +- debussed = unloaded from vehicles +- MG = Machine Gun +- pdrs = pounders (artillery shell weight, e.g. 25 pdrs = 25-pounder guns) +- MR = Map Reference +- Grid refs are 6-digit numbers referencing military map sheets +- NTR = Nothing To Report +- DF = Defensive Fire (artillery task) +- SOS = Special On-call (artillery task, highest priority) + +Key personnel Sep 44: +- Lt.-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan = CO, Calgary Highlanders +- General H.D.G. Crerar = Commander, First Canadian Army (NOT Montgomery) +- Brigadier W.J. Megill = Commander, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade +- Major R.G. Slater = Brigade Major, 5 CIB +- R.L. Ellis = Major, Calgary Highlanders +- Major Kearns = OC Able Company, Calgary Highlanders + +Key locations Sep 44 (Calgary Highlanders axis): +- Dieppe, France (2-3 Sep 44) — liberation, memorial service +- Loon Plage, France (7-8 Sep 44) — NOT "Loon Place", NOT "Caen Place" +- Bourbourgville, France (7 Sep 44) — canal crossing area +- Borsbeek, Belgium (16-18 Sep 44) — 5 CIB HQ +- Antwerp, Belgium (Sep 44) +- Brecht, Belgium (30 Sep 44) — Able Coy street fighting + +Note: The march past at Dieppe on 3 Sep 44 was for General Crerar +(First Canadian Army), NOT General Montgomery. +""" + + +# ── Correction prompt ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def build_correction_prompt(page_num: int, ocr_text: str, stacey_context: str) -> str: + return f"""You are a WWII military history expert helping to correct OCR errors in Canadian Army war diary transcriptions. + +You have been given: +1. A reference block of standard abbreviations and known facts about the Calgary Highlanders, September 1944 +2. Relevant passages from C.P. Stacey's official history "The Victory Campaign" (Vol III of the Official History of the Canadian Army in the Second World War) +3. Raw OCR output from page {page_num} of the Calgary Highlanders War Diary, September 1944 + +Your task: identify OCR errors and suggest corrections. Focus on: +- Wrong names (people, places, units) +- Garbled military terms or abbreviations +- Repeated text loops (where the OCR got stuck repeating a phrase) +- Missing words or broken sentences +- Factual errors that contradict the reference context + +Do NOT correct: +- Original spelling errors made by the diarist (these are historically important) +- Archaic spellings or period-appropriate language +- Abbreviations that are standard for the period + +Return ONLY a JSON array. Each element must have exactly these fields: + "page": {page_num}, + "original": "the exact text as it appears in the OCR output", + "correction": "the corrected text", + "confidence": "high" | "medium" | "low", + "reason": "brief explanation of why this is an error" + +If you find no errors, return an empty array: [] +Do not return any text outside the JSON array. + +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +REFERENCE: ABBREVIATIONS AND KNOWN FACTS +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +{ABBREVIATIONS_CONTEXT} + +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +REFERENCE: C.P. STACEY — THE VICTORY CAMPAIGN +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +{stacey_context} + +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +OCR TEXT TO CORRECT — PAGE {page_num} +═══════════════════════════════════════════════ +{ocr_text} +""" + + +# ── API call ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def call_gemini_correction(prompt: str, page_num: int) -> list[dict]: + """ + Send correction request to Gemini Pro via DeepInfra. + Returns list of correction dicts. + """ + if not DEEPINFRA_API_KEY: + print("ERROR: DEEPINFRA_API_KEY not set in .env") + sys.exit(1) + + headers = { + "Authorization": f"Bearer {DEEPINFRA_API_KEY}", + "Content-Type": "application/json", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "max_tokens": 2000, + "temperature": 0.1, # Low temp — we want deterministic corrections + "messages": [ + { + "role": "user", + "content": prompt, + } + ], + } + + print(f" Calling Gemini Pro for page {page_num}...") + print(f" Prompt length: {len(prompt):,} chars (~{len(prompt)//4:,} tokens)") + + try: + response = requests.post( + API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=120, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + except requests.exceptions.Timeout: + print(f" ERROR: Timeout on page {page_num}") + return [] + except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e: + print(f" ERROR: API call failed: {e}") + return [] + + data = response.json() + + # Extract content + try: + raw = data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"].strip() + except (KeyError, IndexError) as e: + print(f" ERROR: Unexpected response structure: {e}") + print(f" Response: {data}") + return [] + + # Strip think blocks if present + raw = re.sub(r".*?", "", raw, flags=re.DOTALL).strip() + + # Strip markdown code fences if present + raw = re.sub(r"^```(?:json)?\s*", "", raw) + raw = re.sub(r"\s*```$", "", raw) + raw = raw.strip() + + # Parse JSON + try: + corrections = json.loads(raw) + if not isinstance(corrections, list): + print(f" WARNING: Expected JSON array, got {type(corrections)}") + return [] + print(f" Found {len(corrections)} correction(s)") + return corrections + except json.JSONDecodeError as e: + print(f" ERROR: JSON parse failed: {e}") + print(f" Raw response (first 500 chars): {raw[:500]}") + return [] + + +# ── Output formatting ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def format_corrections_report(all_corrections: dict[int, list[dict]]) -> str: + """ + Format all corrections into a readable markdown report. + """ + lines = [ + "# OCR Correction Test Report", + "## Gemini 2.5 Pro text correction with Stacey context", + "### Calgary Highlanders War Diary Sep 44 — olmOCR output", + "", + f"Pages tested: {sorted(all_corrections.keys())}", + "", + "---", + "", + ] + + total_corrections = sum(len(v) for v in all_corrections.values()) + lines.append(f"**Total corrections suggested: {total_corrections}**") + lines.append("") + + confidence_counts = {"high": 0, "medium": 0, "low": 0} + + for page_num in sorted(all_corrections.keys()): + corrections = all_corrections[page_num] + lines.append(f"## Page {page_num}") + + if not corrections: + lines.append("*No corrections suggested.*") + lines.append("") + continue + + lines.append(f"*{len(corrections)} correction(s) suggested*") + lines.append("") + + for i, c in enumerate(corrections, 1): + conf = c.get("confidence", "unknown") + confidence_counts[conf] = confidence_counts.get(conf, 0) + 1 + + conf_emoji = {"high": "🔴", "medium": "🟡", "low": "🟢"}.get(conf, "⚪") + + lines.append(f"### Correction {i} — {conf_emoji} {conf.upper()} confidence") + lines.append(f"**Original:** `{c.get('original', '[missing]')}`") + lines.append(f"**Suggested:** `{c.get('correction', '[missing]')}`") + lines.append(f"**Reason:** {c.get('reason', '[no reason given]')}") + lines.append("") + + lines.append("---") + lines.append("## Confidence Summary") + lines.append(f"- High confidence: {confidence_counts.get('high', 0)}") + lines.append(f"- Medium confidence: {confidence_counts.get('medium', 0)}") + lines.append(f"- Low confidence: {confidence_counts.get('low', 0)}") + + return "\n".join(lines) + + +# ── Main ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def main(): + print("=" * 60) + print("OCR Correction Test — Gemini Pro + Stacey context") + print("=" * 60) + + # 1. Extract Stacey context (done once, reused for all pages) + stacey_context = extract_stacey_context(STACEY_PDF, STACEY_KEYWORDS, MAX_STACEY_CHARS) + + # 2. Extract olmOCR pages + print(f"\nExtracting olmOCR pages {TEST_PAGES} from {OLMOCR_OUTPUT.name}...") + ocr_pages = extract_olmocr_pages(OLMOCR_OUTPUT, TEST_PAGES) + print(f" Extracted {len(ocr_pages)} pages") + + # 3. Run correction pass for each page + all_corrections = {} + + for page_num in TEST_PAGES: + print(f"\n--- Page {page_num} ---") + + if page_num not in ocr_pages: + print(f" Skipping — page not found in olmOCR output") + all_corrections[page_num] = [] + continue + + ocr_text = ocr_pages[page_num] + + if "[OCR FAILED" in ocr_text: + print(f" Skipping — olmOCR failed on this page") + all_corrections[page_num] = [] + continue + + prompt = build_correction_prompt(page_num, ocr_text, stacey_context) + corrections = call_gemini_correction(prompt, page_num) + all_corrections[page_num] = corrections + + # 4. Save JSON output + json_path = OUTPUT_DIR / "ocr_correction_test_results.json" + with open(json_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f: + json.dump(all_corrections, f, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False) + print(f"\nJSON results saved to {json_path}") + + # 5. Save markdown report + report = format_corrections_report(all_corrections) + md_path = OUTPUT_DIR / "ocr_correction_test_report.md" + with open(md_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f: + f.write(report) + print(f"Markdown report saved to {md_path}") + + # 6. Print summary to console + print("\n" + "=" * 60) + print("RESULTS SUMMARY") + print("=" * 60) + for page_num, corrections in sorted(all_corrections.items()): + if corrections: + print(f"\nPage {page_num}: {len(corrections)} correction(s)") + for c in corrections: + conf = c.get("confidence", "?").upper() + print(f" [{conf}] '{c.get('original', '')}' → '{c.get('correction', '')}'") + print(f" {c.get('reason', '')}") + else: + print(f"\nPage {page_num}: No corrections suggested") + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/scripts/ocr_model_comparison.py b/scripts/ocr_model_comparison.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1fcd40c --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/ocr_model_comparison.py @@ -0,0 +1,321 @@ +""" +ocr_model_comparison.py +----------------------- +Runs multiple vision LLMs on the same war diary pages and outputs +labelled plain text for side-by-side accuracy comparison. + +One output file per model, named: + {diary_stem}_comparison_{model_label}.md + +Each file uses the same ## Page N format as the main OCR pipeline +so you can compare directly against the olmOCR output. + +Requirements: + pip install requests pillow python-dotenv + +Poppler must be on PATH. +API key read from DEEPINFRA_API_KEY in .env file. + +Usage: + python scripts/ocr_model_comparison.py ^ + --single "G:/path/to/diary.pdf" ^ + --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs_step1_olmocr" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 16 +""" + +import argparse +import base64 +import os +import re +import subprocess +import sys +import tempfile +import time +from pathlib import Path + +from dotenv import load_dotenv +import requests + +load_dotenv() + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Models to test +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Add or remove models here. label is used in the output filename. +# All use the same DeepInfra OpenAI-compatible endpoint. + +MODELS = [ + { + "label": "gemini-2.5-pro", + "model": "google/gemini-2.5-pro", + }, + { + "label": "qwen3-vl-30b", + "model": "Qwen/Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B-Instruct", + }, + { + "label": "olmocr-2-7b", + "model": "allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025", + }, +] + + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Configuration +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +DEEPINFRA_API_URL = "https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions" +DPI = 150 +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 15 + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Prompt — same for all models so comparison is fair +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +SYSTEM_PROMPT = """\ +You are transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. +Transcribe every word exactly as written. Do not correct spelling, +grammar, or abbreviations. Do not add commentary or explanations. +Keep grid references exactly as written (e.g. MR 2553, GR 442891). +Keep military abbreviations exactly as written (e.g. Bn, Bde, HQ, OR, C.O.). +Transcribe all text visible on the page — headers, titles, form numbers, +stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. Nothing omitted. +If the page contains a table with Place / Date / Hour / Summary columns, +output it as an HTML table using , ,
, ,
tags, +preserving column structure exactly. +If the page is genuinely blank, output only: [BLANK]\ +""" + +USER_PROMPT = ( + "Transcribe every word on this page exactly as written. " + "Use an HTML table for any Place/Date/Hour/Summary diary table. " + "Nothing omitted, nothing added." +) + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Helpers +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def pdf_to_images(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, dpi: int = DPI, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None) -> list[tuple[int, Path]]: + prefix = output_dir / pdf_path.stem + cmd = ["pdftoppm", "-r", str(dpi), "-png"] + if first_page is not None: + cmd += ["-f", str(first_page)] + if last_page is not None: + cmd += ["-l", str(last_page)] + cmd += [str(pdf_path), str(prefix)] + + result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True) + if result.returncode != 0: + raise RuntimeError(f"pdftoppm failed:\n{result.stderr}") + + images = sorted(output_dir.glob(f"{pdf_path.stem}-*.png")) + result_pairs = [] + for img_path in images: + m = re.search(r'-(\d+)\.png$', img_path.name) + page_num = int(m.group(1)) if m else len(result_pairs) + (first_page or 1) + result_pairs.append((page_num, img_path)) + return result_pairs + + +def image_to_base64(image_path: Path) -> str: + with open(image_path, "rb") as f: + return base64.b64encode(f.read()).decode("utf-8") + + +def ocr_page(image_path: Path, api_key: str, model: str, page_num: int) -> str: + b64 = image_to_base64(image_path) + + headers = { + "Content-Type": "application/json", + "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", + } + + payload = { + "model": model, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "system", + "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT, + }, + { + "role": "user", + "content": [ + { + "type": "image_url", + "image_url": { + "url": f"data:image/png;base64,{b64}" + }, + }, + { + "type": "text", + "text": USER_PROMPT, + }, + ], + } + ], + "max_tokens": 4096, + "temperature": 0.0, + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + DEEPINFRA_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=180, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + return data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"].strip() + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — {model} — HTTP error: {e}]" + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — {model} — Error: {e}]" + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def run_comparison(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, api_key: str, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None): + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"OCR Model Comparison: {pdf_path.name}") + if first_page or last_page: + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 1} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"Models: {', '.join(m['label'] for m in MODELS)}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmp_dir: + tmp_path = Path(tmp_dir) + + print(f"\nRendering PDF pages at {DPI} DPI...") + page_images = pdf_to_images(pdf_path, tmp_path, + first_page=first_page, last_page=last_page) + total = len(page_images) + print(f"Found {total} pages.") + + # Store results per model: {label: [(page_num, text), ...]} + results = {m["label"]: [] for m in MODELS} + + for i, (pdf_page_num, image_path) in enumerate(page_images, start=1): + print(f"\nPage {pdf_page_num} ({i}/{total})") + + for model_cfg in MODELS: + label = model_cfg["label"] + model = model_cfg["model"] + print(f" [{label}]...", end=" ", flush=True) + + page_text = ocr_page(image_path, api_key, model, pdf_page_num) + results[label].append((pdf_page_num, page_text)) + print("done") + + # Delay between models to avoid rate limits + time.sleep(1) + + # Slightly longer delay between pages + if i < total: + time.sleep(1) + + # Write one output file per model + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + stem = pdf_path.stem + + for model_cfg in MODELS: + label = model_cfg["label"] + model_id = model_cfg["model"] + output_path = output_dir / f"{stem}_comparison_{label}.md" + + lines = [ + f"# {stem}", + f"Model: {model_id}", + f"Label: {label}", + f"Pages: {first_page or 1}–{last_page or total}", + f"DPI: {DPI}", + "", + ] + + for page_num, page_text in results[label]: + lines.append(f"## Page {page_num} — {label}") + lines.append("") + lines.append(page_text) + lines.append("") + + output_path.write_text("\n".join(lines), encoding="utf-8") + print(f"\nSaved: {output_path.name}") + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Complete. {len(MODELS)} comparison files written to:") + print(f" {output_dir}") + print("\nFiles:") + for model_cfg in MODELS: + print(f" {stem}_comparison_{model_cfg['label']}.md") + print(f"\nCompare these against:") + print(f" {stem}_olmocr.md (existing olmOCR output)") + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Compare multiple vision LLMs on the same war diary pages." + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--single", + required=True, + help="Path to a single PDF file to process.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--output_dir", + required=True, + help="Folder to write comparison output files.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--first_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="First page to process (1-based).", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--last_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="Last page to process (1-based).", + ) + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: DEEPINFRA_API_KEY not set in .env file") + sys.exit(1) + + pdf_path = Path(args.single) + if not pdf_path.exists(): + print(f"Error: PDF not found: {pdf_path}") + sys.exit(1) + + run_comparison( + pdf_path, + Path(args.output_dir), + api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/scripts/ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py b/scripts/ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6e9180b --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py @@ -0,0 +1,271 @@ +""" +ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py +---------------------------------- +Runs Claude Sonnet 4.6 via the Anthropic API on war diary pages. +Produces the same ## Page N — label output format as ocr_model_comparison.py +so results can be directly compared against Gemini Pro, olmOCR, etc. + +Output file: + {diary_stem}_comparison_claude-sonnet-4-6.md + +Requirements: + pip install requests pillow python-dotenv + +Poppler must be on PATH. +ANTHROPIC_API_KEY read from .env file. + +Usage: + python scripts/ocr_model_comparison_anthropic.py ^ + --single "G:/IdeaProjects/AI-Prototype/Inputs/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf" ^ + --output_dir "G:/IdeaProjects/AI-Prototype/outputs_step1_olmocr" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 32 +""" + +import argparse +import base64 +import os +import re +import subprocess +import sys +import tempfile +import time +from pathlib import Path + +from dotenv import load_dotenv +import requests + +load_dotenv() + +# ── Config ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +ANTHROPIC_API_URL = "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages" +MODEL_ID = "claude-sonnet-4-6" +MODEL_LABEL = "claude-sonnet-4-6" +DPI = 150 +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 15 + +# ── Prompt — identical to ocr_model_comparison.py for fair comparison ───────── + +SYSTEM_PROMPT = """\ +You are transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. +Transcribe every word exactly as written. Do not correct spelling, +grammar, or abbreviations. Do not add commentary or explanations. +Keep grid references exactly as written (e.g. MR 2553, GR 442891). +Keep military abbreviations exactly as written (e.g. Bn, Bde, HQ, OR, C.O.). +Transcribe all text visible on the page — headers, titles, form numbers, +stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. Nothing omitted. +If the page contains a table with Place / Date / Hour / Summary columns, +output it as an HTML table using , ,
, ,
tags, +preserving column structure exactly. +If the page is genuinely blank, output only: [BLANK]\ +""" + +USER_PROMPT = ( + "Transcribe every word on this page exactly as written. " + "Use an HTML table for any Place/Date/Hour/Summary diary table. " + "Nothing omitted, nothing added." +) + +# ── Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def pdf_to_images(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, dpi: int = DPI, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None) -> list: + prefix = output_dir / pdf_path.stem + cmd = ["pdftoppm", "-r", str(dpi), "-png"] + if first_page is not None: + cmd += ["-f", str(first_page)] + if last_page is not None: + cmd += ["-l", str(last_page)] + cmd += [str(pdf_path), str(prefix)] + + result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True) + if result.returncode != 0: + raise RuntimeError(f"pdftoppm failed:\n{result.stderr}") + + images = sorted(output_dir.glob(f"{pdf_path.stem}-*.png")) + result_pairs = [] + for img_path in images: + m = re.search(r'-(\d+)\.png$', img_path.name) + page_num = int(m.group(1)) if m else len(result_pairs) + (first_page or 1) + result_pairs.append((page_num, img_path)) + return result_pairs + + +def image_to_base64(image_path: Path) -> str: + """ + Load PNG, compress to JPEG at 85% quality, return base64. + Anthropic has a 5MB image limit — war diary PNGs at 150 DPI + are ~6-7MB. JPEG at 85% brings them to ~0.8-1.2MB with no + meaningful loss of OCR-relevant detail. + """ + from PIL import Image + import io + img = Image.open(image_path).convert("RGB") + buf = io.BytesIO() + img.save(buf, format="JPEG", quality=85) + return base64.b64encode(buf.getvalue()).decode("utf-8") + + +def ocr_page(image_path: Path, api_key: str, page_num: int) -> str: + b64 = image_to_base64(image_path) + + headers = { + "x-api-key": api_key, + "anthropic-version": "2023-06-01", + "content-type": "application/json", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL_ID, + "max_tokens": 8192, + "system": SYSTEM_PROMPT, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "user", + "content": [ + { + "type": "image", + "source": { + "type": "base64", + "media_type": "image/jpeg", + "data": b64, + }, + }, + { + "type": "text", + "text": USER_PROMPT, + }, + ], + } + ], + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + ANTHROPIC_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=180, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + + # Print token usage + usage = data.get("usage", {}) + input_t = usage.get("input_tokens", 0) + output_t = usage.get("output_tokens", 0) + cost = (input_t / 1_000_000 * 3.00) + (output_t / 1_000_000 * 15.00) + print(f" tokens: {input_t} in / {output_t} out — ${cost:.4f}") + + return data["content"][0]["text"].strip() + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None: + print(f" Response: {e.response.text[:300]}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — {MODEL_ID} — HTTP error: {e}]" + + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — {MODEL_ID} — Error: {e}]" + + +# ── Main ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def run_comparison(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, api_key: str, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None): + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"OCR — {MODEL_LABEL}") + print(f"File: {pdf_path.name}") + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 1} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmp_dir: + tmp_path = Path(tmp_dir) + + print(f"\nRendering PDF pages at {DPI} DPI...") + page_images = pdf_to_images(pdf_path, tmp_path, + first_page=first_page, last_page=last_page) + total = len(page_images) + print(f"Found {total} pages.") + + results = [] + + for i, (pdf_page_num, image_path) in enumerate(page_images, start=1): + print(f"\nPage {pdf_page_num} ({i}/{total})...", end=" ", flush=True) + page_text = ocr_page(image_path, api_key, pdf_page_num) + results.append((pdf_page_num, page_text)) + print("done") + + if i < total: + time.sleep(1) + + # Write output — same format as ocr_model_comparison.py + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + stem = pdf_path.stem + output_path = output_dir / f"{stem}_comparison_{MODEL_LABEL}.md" + + lines = [ + f"# {stem}", + f"Model: {MODEL_ID}", + f"Label: {MODEL_LABEL}", + f"Pages: {first_page or 1}–{last_page or total}", + f"DPI: {DPI}", + "", + ] + + for page_num, page_text in results: + lines.append(f"## Page {page_num} — {MODEL_LABEL}") + lines.append("") + lines.append(page_text) + lines.append("") + + output_path.write_text("\n".join(lines), encoding="utf-8") + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Done. Output saved to:") + print(f" {output_path.name}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="OCR war diary pages using Claude Sonnet 4.6 via Anthropic API." + ) + parser.add_argument("--single", required=True, help="Path to PDF.") + parser.add_argument("--output_dir", required=True, help="Output folder.") + parser.add_argument("--first_page", type=int, default=None) + parser.add_argument("--last_page", type=int, default=None) + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY not set in .env") + sys.exit(1) + + pdf_path = Path(args.single) + if not pdf_path.exists(): + print(f"Error: PDF not found: {pdf_path}") + sys.exit(1) + + run_comparison( + pdf_path, + Path(args.output_dir), + api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py b/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6965d10 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py @@ -0,0 +1,370 @@ +""" +step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py +------------------------------------ +Converts war diary PDFs to structured text using Claude Sonnet 4.6 via the Anthropic API. +Drop-in replacement for step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py — same output format, same CLI args. + +Output format: one .md file per PDF with ## Page N markers. +- Diary pages with Place/Date/Hour/Summary tables are output as HTML tables, + preserving column structure for downstream extraction. +- All other pages (admin, appendices, forms, etc.) are output as plain text. + +This structured output is the source of truth for the pipeline: + - llm_extract.py reads the HTML tables for position and narrative extraction + - step2_json_to_viewer_md.py flattens the HTML tables to readable prose for the OCR viewer + +Requirements: + pip install requests pillow python-dotenv + +Poppler must be on PATH (pdftoppm command must work). + +API key is read from ANTHROPIC_API_KEY in your .env file. + +Usage: + # Test run — pages 7 to 27 only: + python scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py --single "G:/path/to/diary.pdf" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" --first_page 7 --last_page 27 + + # Full diary: + python scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py --single "G:/path/to/diary.pdf" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" + + # All PDFs in a folder: + python scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py --input_dir "G:/path/to/pdfs" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" +""" + +import argparse +import base64 +import io +import os +import re +import subprocess +import sys +import tempfile +import time +from pathlib import Path + +from dotenv import load_dotenv +from PIL import Image +import requests + +load_dotenv() + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Configuration +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +ANTHROPIC_API_URL = "https://api.anthropic.com/v1/messages" +MODEL = "claude-sonnet-4-6" +DPI = 150 +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 15 + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# OCR prompt — identical to step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +SYSTEM_PROMPT = """\ +You are transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +Transcribe every word exactly as written. Do not correct spelling, grammar, +or abbreviations. Do not add commentary or explanations. +Keep grid references exactly as written (e.g. MR 2553, GR 442891, MR 0675 Sheet 861). +Keep military abbreviations exactly as written (e.g. Bn, Bde, HQ, OR, C.O., RHC, R de Mais). +Transcribe all text visible on the page — headers, titles, form numbers, +stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. Nothing omitted. + +If the page contains a table with columns Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks: + Output the table as HTML using , , . + Any text outside the table (headers, weather notes, stamps) is output as plain text + before or after the
, tags. + - Place column: all lines exactly as written, separated by
tags. + Include country names, place names, grid references, and sheet references. + - Date column: exact date as written,
if split across lines. + - Hour column: exact time as written, or empty if absent. + - Summary column: full verbatim text, paragraphs separated by
. Every word. Nothing omitted. + - Remarks column: exact text, or empty if absent. + If the page has multiple rows (different dates or continuation entries), each row is a separate
tag in the order it appears on the page. + +If the page does NOT contain a Place/Date/Hour/Summary table: + Output all text as plain text in the order it appears on the page. + +If the page is genuinely blank, output only: [BLANK]\ +""" + +USER_PROMPT = ( + "Transcribe every word on this page exactly as written. " + "Use an HTML table for any Place/Date/Hour/Summary diary table. " + "Nothing omitted, nothing added." +) + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Helpers +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def pdf_to_images(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, dpi: int = DPI, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None) -> list[tuple[int, Path]]: + """ + Render pages of a PDF to PNG images using pdftoppm (poppler). + Returns a list of (pdf_page_number, image_path) tuples. + """ + prefix = output_dir / pdf_path.stem + cmd = ["pdftoppm", "-r", str(dpi), "-png"] + if first_page is not None: + cmd += ["-f", str(first_page)] + if last_page is not None: + cmd += ["-l", str(last_page)] + cmd += [str(pdf_path), str(prefix)] + + result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True) + if result.returncode != 0: + raise RuntimeError(f"pdftoppm failed for {pdf_path.name}:\n{result.stderr}") + + images = sorted(output_dir.glob(f"{pdf_path.stem}-*.png")) + result_pairs = [] + for img_path in images: + m = re.search(r'-(\d+)\.png$', img_path.name) + page_num = int(m.group(1)) if m else len(result_pairs) + (first_page or 1) + result_pairs.append((page_num, img_path)) + return result_pairs + + +def image_to_base64_jpeg(image_path: Path, quality: int = 85) -> str: + """ + Load PNG, compress to JPEG at given quality, return base64. + Anthropic has a 5 MB image limit — war diary PNGs at 150 DPI are ~6-7 MB. + JPEG at 85% brings them to ~0.8-1.2 MB with no meaningful loss of OCR detail. + """ + img = Image.open(image_path).convert("RGB") + buf = io.BytesIO() + img.save(buf, format="JPEG", quality=quality) + return base64.b64encode(buf.getvalue()).decode("utf-8") + + +def ocr_page(image_path: Path, api_key: str, page_num: int) -> str: + """Send one page image to Claude via Anthropic API and return the text.""" + b64 = image_to_base64_jpeg(image_path) + + headers = { + "x-api-key": api_key, + "anthropic-version": "2023-06-01", + "content-type": "application/json", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "max_tokens": 8192, + "system": SYSTEM_PROMPT, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "user", + "content": [ + { + "type": "image", + "source": { + "type": "base64", + "media_type": "image/jpeg", + "data": b64, + }, + }, + { + "type": "text", + "text": USER_PROMPT, + }, + ], + } + ], + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + ANTHROPIC_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=180, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + + # Print token usage and estimated cost + usage = data.get("usage", {}) + input_t = usage.get("input_tokens", 0) + output_t = usage.get("output_tokens", 0) + cost = (input_t / 1_000_000 * 3.00) + (output_t / 1_000_000 * 15.00) + print(f" tokens: {input_t} in / {output_t} out — ${cost:.4f}", end=" ") + + return data["content"][0]["text"].strip() + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None: + print(f" Response: {e.response.text[:300]}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — HTTP error: {e}]" + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — Error: {e}]" + + +def has_table(page_text: str) -> bool: + """Return True if the page output contains an HTML table.""" + return bool(re.search(r' Path: + """ + OCR a single PDF and write structured output to a .md file. + Diary pages are output as HTML tables; all other pages as plain text. + """ + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Processing: {pdf_path.name}") + if first_page or last_page: + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 1} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + output_md = output_dir / f"step1_{pdf_path.stem}_claude-4-6.md" + + if output_md.exists(): + print(f" Already processed — skipping.") + print(f" Delete {output_md.name} to reprocess.") + return output_md + + with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmp_dir: + tmp_path = Path(tmp_dir) + + print(f" Rendering PDF pages to images at {DPI} DPI...") + try: + page_images = pdf_to_images(pdf_path, tmp_path, + first_page=first_page, last_page=last_page) + except RuntimeError as e: + print(f" ERROR: {e}") + return output_md + + total = len(page_images) + print(f" Found {total} pages to process.") + + lines = [ + f"# {pdf_path.stem}", + f"OCR by Claude Sonnet 4.6 ({MODEL}) via Anthropic", + f"Source: {pdf_path.name} — pages {first_page or 1}–{last_page or total}", + "", + ] + + diary_count = 0 + other_count = 0 + + for i, (pdf_page_num, image_path) in enumerate(page_images, start=1): + print(f" Page {pdf_page_num} ({i}/{total})...", end=" ", flush=True) + + page_text = ocr_page(image_path, api_key, pdf_page_num) + is_diary = has_table(page_text) + + lines.append(f"## Page {pdf_page_num}") + lines.append("") + lines.append(page_text) + lines.append("") + + if is_diary: + diary_count += 1 + print("done — diary (table)") + else: + other_count += 1 + print("done — plain text") + + if i < total: + time.sleep(0.5) + + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + output_md.write_text("\n".join(lines), encoding="utf-8") + + print(f"\n Saved: {output_md}") + print(f" Summary: {diary_count} diary pages (HTML tables), {other_count} other pages (plain text)") + + return output_md + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="OCR war diary PDFs to structured text using Claude Sonnet 4.6 via Anthropic API." + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--input_dir", + default=None, + help="Folder containing PDF files to process.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--output_dir", + required=True, + help="Folder to write output .md files.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--single", + default=None, + help="Process a single PDF file instead of a whole folder.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--first_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="First PDF page to process (1-based).", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--last_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="Last PDF page to process (1-based).", + ) + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY not set in environment or .env file") + sys.exit(1) + + output_dir = Path(args.output_dir) + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + + if args.single: + pdfs = [Path(args.single)] + elif args.input_dir: + pdfs = sorted(Path(args.input_dir).glob("*.pdf")) + else: + print("Error: provide --input_dir or --single") + sys.exit(1) + + if not pdfs: + print("No PDF files found.") + sys.exit(1) + + print(f"Found {len(pdfs)} PDF(s) to process.") + print(f"Output directory: {output_dir}") + print(f"Model: {MODEL}") + print(f"DPI: {DPI}") + + results = [] + for pdf_path in pdfs: + output_md = ocr_pdf( + pdf_path, output_dir, api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + results.append(output_md) + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Complete. {len(results)} file(s) processed.") + print("Output files:") + for r in results: + print(f" {r}") + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py b/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ee50b1e --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py @@ -0,0 +1,353 @@ +""" +ocr_wardiaries.py +----------------- +Converts war diary PDFs to structured text using the olmOCR model hosted on DeepInfra. +Bypasses the olmOCR pipeline GPU check by calling the API directly. + +Output format: one .md file per PDF with ## Page N markers. +- Diary pages with Place/Date/Hour/Summary tables are output as HTML tables, + preserving column structure for downstream extraction. +- All other pages (admin, appendices, forms, etc.) are output as plain text. + +This structured output is the source of truth for the pipeline: + - llm_extract.py reads the HTML tables for position and narrative extraction + - json_to_viewer_md.py flattens the HTML tables to readable prose for the OCR viewer + +Requirements: + pip install requests pillow python-dotenv + +Poppler must be on PATH (pdftoppm command must work). + +API key is read from DEEPINFRA_API_KEY in your .env file. + +Usage: + # Test run — pages 7 to 27 only: + python ocr_wardiaries.py --single "G:/path/to/diary.pdf" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" --first_page 7 --last_page 27 + + # Full diary: + python ocr_wardiaries.py --single "G:/path/to/diary.pdf" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" + + # All PDFs in a folder: + python ocr_wardiaries.py --input_dir "G:/path/to/pdfs" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs" +""" + +import argparse +import base64 +import os +import re +import subprocess +import sys +import tempfile +import time +from pathlib import Path + +from dotenv import load_dotenv +import requests + +load_dotenv() + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Configuration +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +DEEPINFRA_API_URL = "https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions" +MODEL = "allenai/olmOCR-2-7B-1025" +DPI = 150 +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 15 + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# OCR prompt +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +SYSTEM_PROMPT = """\ +You are transcribing a scanned WWII Canadian Army war diary page. + +Transcribe every word exactly as written. Do not correct spelling, grammar, +or abbreviations. Do not add commentary or explanations. +Keep grid references exactly as written (e.g. MR 2553, GR 442891, MR 0675 Sheet 861). +Keep military abbreviations exactly as written (e.g. Bn, Bde, HQ, OR, C.O., RHC, R de Mais). +Transcribe all text visible on the page — headers, titles, form numbers, +stamps, handwritten notes, signatures, and margin notations. Nothing omitted. + +If the page contains a table with columns Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks: + Output the table as HTML using
, , . + Any text outside the table (headers, weather notes, stamps) is output as plain text + before or after the
, tags. + - Place column: all lines exactly as written, separated by
tags. + Include country names, place names, grid references, and sheet references. + - Date column: exact date as written,
if split across lines. + - Hour column: exact time as written, or empty if absent. + - Summary column: full verbatim text, paragraphs separated by
. Every word. Nothing omitted. + - Remarks column: exact text, or empty if absent. + If the page has multiple rows (different dates or continuation entries), each row is a separate
tag in the order it appears on the page. + +If the page does NOT contain a Place/Date/Hour/Summary table: + Output all text as plain text in the order it appears on the page. + +If the page is genuinely blank, output only: [BLANK]\ +""" + +USER_PROMPT = ( + "Transcribe every word on this page exactly as written. " + "Use an HTML table for any Place/Date/Hour/Summary diary table. " + "Nothing omitted, nothing added." +) + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Helpers +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def pdf_to_images(pdf_path: Path, output_dir: Path, dpi: int = DPI, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None) -> list[tuple[int, Path]]: + """ + Render pages of a PDF to PNG images using pdftoppm (poppler). + Returns a list of (pdf_page_number, image_path) tuples. + """ + prefix = output_dir / pdf_path.stem + cmd = ["pdftoppm", "-r", str(dpi), "-png"] + if first_page is not None: + cmd += ["-f", str(first_page)] + if last_page is not None: + cmd += ["-l", str(last_page)] + cmd += [str(pdf_path), str(prefix)] + + result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True) + if result.returncode != 0: + raise RuntimeError(f"pdftoppm failed for {pdf_path.name}:\n{result.stderr}") + + images = sorted(output_dir.glob(f"{pdf_path.stem}-*.png")) + result_pairs = [] + for img_path in images: + m = re.search(r'-(\d+)\.png$', img_path.name) + page_num = int(m.group(1)) if m else len(result_pairs) + (first_page or 1) + result_pairs.append((page_num, img_path)) + return result_pairs + + +def image_to_base64(image_path: Path) -> str: + """Convert an image file to a base64 string.""" + with open(image_path, "rb") as f: + return base64.b64encode(f.read()).decode("utf-8") + + +def ocr_page(image_path: Path, api_key: str, page_num: int) -> str: + """Send one page image to DeepInfra olmOCR and return the text string.""" + b64 = image_to_base64(image_path) + + headers = { + "Content-Type": "application/json", + "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "system", + "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT, + }, + { + "role": "user", + "content": [ + { + "type": "image_url", + "image_url": { + "url": f"data:image/png;base64,{b64}" + }, + }, + { + "type": "text", + "text": USER_PROMPT, + }, + ], + } + ], + "max_tokens": 4096, + "temperature": 0.0, + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + DEEPINFRA_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=180, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + return data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"].strip() + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — HTTP error: {e}]" + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return f"[OCR FAILED — page {page_num} — Error: {e}]" + + +def has_table(page_text: str) -> bool: + """Return True if the page output contains an HTML table.""" + return bool(re.search(r' Path: + """ + OCR a single PDF and write structured output to a .md file. + Diary pages are output as HTML tables; all other pages as plain text. + """ + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Processing: {pdf_path.name}") + if first_page or last_page: + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 1} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + output_md = output_dir / f"step1_{pdf_path.stem}_olmocr.md" + + if output_md.exists(): + print(f" Already processed — skipping.") + print(f" Delete {output_md.name} to reprocess.") + return output_md + + with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmp_dir: + tmp_path = Path(tmp_dir) + + print(f" Rendering PDF pages to images at {DPI} DPI...") + try: + page_images = pdf_to_images(pdf_path, tmp_path, + first_page=first_page, last_page=last_page) + except RuntimeError as e: + print(f" ERROR: {e}") + return output_md + + total = len(page_images) + print(f" Found {total} pages to process.") + + lines = [ + f"# {pdf_path.stem}", + f"OCR by olmOCR ({MODEL}) via DeepInfra", + f"Source: {pdf_path.name} — pages {first_page or 1}–{last_page or total}", + "", + ] + + diary_count = 0 + other_count = 0 + + for i, (pdf_page_num, image_path) in enumerate(page_images, start=1): + print(f" Page {pdf_page_num} ({i}/{total})...", end=" ", flush=True) + + page_text = ocr_page(image_path, api_key, pdf_page_num) + is_diary = has_table(page_text) + + lines.append(f"## Page {pdf_page_num}") + lines.append("") + lines.append(page_text) + lines.append("") + + if is_diary: + diary_count += 1 + print("done — diary (table)") + else: + other_count += 1 + print("done — plain text") + + if i < total: + time.sleep(0.5) + + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + output_md.write_text("\n".join(lines), encoding="utf-8") + + print(f"\n Saved: {output_md}") + print(f" Summary: {diary_count} diary pages (HTML tables), {other_count} other pages (plain text)") + + return output_md + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="OCR war diary PDFs to structured text using olmOCR via DeepInfra." + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--input_dir", + default=None, + help="Folder containing PDF files to process.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--output_dir", + required=True, + help="Folder to write output .md files.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--single", + default=None, + help="Process a single PDF file instead of a whole folder.", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--first_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="First PDF page to process (1-based).", + ) + parser.add_argument( + "--last_page", + type=int, + default=None, + help="Last PDF page to process (1-based).", + ) + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: DEEPINFRA_API_KEY not set in environment or .env file") + sys.exit(1) + + output_dir = Path(args.output_dir) + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + + if args.single: + pdfs = [Path(args.single)] + elif args.input_dir: + pdfs = sorted(Path(args.input_dir).glob("*.pdf")) + else: + print("Error: provide --input_dir or --single") + sys.exit(1) + + if not pdfs: + print("No PDF files found.") + sys.exit(1) + + print(f"Found {len(pdfs)} PDF(s) to process.") + print(f"Output directory: {output_dir}") + print(f"Model: {MODEL}") + print(f"DPI: {DPI}") + + results = [] + for pdf_path in pdfs: + output_md = ocr_pdf( + pdf_path, output_dir, api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + results.append(output_md) + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Complete. {len(results)} file(s) processed.") + print("Output files:") + for r in results: + print(f" {r}") + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() diff --git a/scripts/step2_json_to_viewer_md.py b/scripts/step2_json_to_viewer_md.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5605bde --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step2_json_to_viewer_md.py @@ -0,0 +1,327 @@ +""" +json_to_viewer_md.py +-------------------- +Converts the structured olmOCR output (.md with HTML tables) into clean +readable prose for the OCR viewer. + +Reads the _olmocr.md file produced by ocr_wardiaries.py. +- Diary pages (HTML tables) are flattened to readable prose. +- Non-diary pages (plain text) are passed through unchanged. + +Output: a clean .md file with ## Page N markers, no HTML tags, +suitable for display in the OCR viewer. + +No API calls. Pure Python. Runs locally in seconds. + +Usage: + python json_to_viewer_md.py --input "G:/path/to/outputs_step1_olmocr/Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs_step2_json_to_viewer_md" +""" + +import argparse +import re +import sys +from html.parser import HTMLParser +from pathlib import Path + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# HTML table parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +class TableParser(HTMLParser): + """ + Parses a single HTML table into a list of row dicts. + Each row: { place, date, hour, summary, remarks } + """ + + def __init__(self): + super().__init__() + self.rows = [] + self._in_table = False + self._in_header = False + self._current_row = None + self._current_cell = None + self._cell_index = 0 + self._cell_parts = [] + + def handle_starttag(self, tag, attrs): + tag = tag.lower() + if tag == 'table': + self._in_table = True + elif tag == 'tr' and self._in_table: + self._current_row = [] + self._cell_index = 0 + elif tag in ('td', 'th') and self._current_row is not None: + self._in_header = (tag == 'th') + self._current_cell = [] + self._cell_parts = [] + elif tag == 'br' and self._current_cell is not None: + self._cell_parts.append('\n') + + def handle_endtag(self, tag): + tag = tag.lower() + if tag in ('td', 'th') and self._current_cell is not None: + cell_text = ''.join(self._cell_parts).strip() + self._current_row.append(cell_text) + self._current_cell = None + self._cell_parts = [] + self._cell_index += 1 + elif tag == 'tr' and self._current_row is not None: + if not self._in_header and len(self._current_row) >= 4: + self.rows.append({ + 'place': self._current_row[0] if len(self._current_row) > 0 else '', + 'date': self._current_row[1] if len(self._current_row) > 1 else '', + 'hour': self._current_row[2] if len(self._current_row) > 2 else '', + 'summary': self._current_row[3] if len(self._current_row) > 3 else '', + 'remarks': self._current_row[4] if len(self._current_row) > 4 else '', + }) + self._current_row = None + self._in_header = False + elif tag == 'table': + self._in_table = False + + def handle_data(self, data): + if self._current_cell is not None: + self._cell_parts.append(data) + + +def parse_table(html: str) -> list[dict]: + """Parse an HTML table string into a list of row dicts.""" + parser = TableParser() + parser.feed(html) + return parser.rows + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Text cleaning +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def clean_cell(text: str) -> str: + """Strip leading/trailing whitespace and collapse multiple newlines to one.""" + text = re.sub(r'\n{2,}', '\n', text) + return text.strip() + + +def format_place(place: str) -> str: + """ + Format the Place column for readability. + Lines separated by newlines → joined with ' / ' for display. + Removes blank lines. + """ + lines = [l.strip() for l in place.split('\n') if l.strip()] + return ' / '.join(lines) + + +def format_date(date: str) -> str: + """Collapse multiline date (e.g. '1 Sep\n44') to single line.""" + parts = [p.strip() for p in date.split('\n') if p.strip()] + return ' '.join(parts) + + +def row_to_prose(row: dict) -> str: + """ + Convert a single diary table row to readable prose for the viewer. + + Format: + DATE — PLACE + [HOUR] + SUMMARY TEXT + + Remarks: REMARKS + """ + parts = [] + + date = format_date(clean_cell(row.get('date', ''))) + place = format_place(clean_cell(row.get('place', ''))) + hour = clean_cell(row.get('hour', '')) + summary = clean_cell(row.get('summary', '')) + remarks = clean_cell(row.get('remarks', '')) + + # Header line: date and place + header_parts = [] + if date: + header_parts.append(date) + if place: + header_parts.append(place) + if header_parts: + parts.append(' — '.join(header_parts)) + + # Hour on its own line if present + if hour: + parts.append(f'Hour: {hour}') + + # Blank line before summary + if summary: + parts.append('') + parts.append(summary) + + # Remarks if present + if remarks: + parts.append('') + parts.append(f'Remarks: {remarks}') + + return '\n'.join(parts) + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# MD page parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_md_pages(md_text: str) -> dict[int, str]: + """ + Parse a .md file into a dict of {page_number: page_text}. + """ + pages = {} + page_re = re.compile(r'^## Page (\d+)\s*$', re.MULTILINE) + matches = list(page_re.finditer(md_text)) + + for i, m in enumerate(matches): + page_num = int(m.group(1)) + start = m.end() + end = matches[i + 1].start() if i + 1 < len(matches) else len(md_text) + page_text = md_text[start:end].strip() + pages[page_num] = page_text + + return pages + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Page flattener +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def flatten_page(page_num: int, page_text: str) -> str: + """ + Flatten one page of OCR output to clean prose for the viewer. + + - If the page contains HTML tables: parse and flatten each table row. + - If the page is plain text: pass through as-is. + """ + + # Extract any weather line that sits outside the table + weather_match = re.search( + r'(?:^|\n)(Weather[:\s].+?)(?:\n|$)', + page_text, + re.IGNORECASE + ) + weather_line = weather_match.group(1).strip() if weather_match else None + + # Find all tables on this page + table_re = re.compile(r'', re.IGNORECASE) + tables = table_re.findall(page_text) + + if not tables: + # No table — plain text page, pass through unchanged + return page_text + + # Diary page — parse each table and flatten rows + output_parts = [] + + for table_html in tables: + rows = parse_table(table_html) + if not rows: + continue + for row in rows: + prose = row_to_prose(row) + if prose.strip(): + output_parts.append(prose) + output_parts.append('') # blank line between entries + + # Append weather if present + if weather_line: + output_parts.append(weather_line) + + return '\n'.join(output_parts).strip() + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main converter +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def convert(input_path: Path, output_dir: Path): + """ + Read the olmOCR .md file and write a clean viewer .md file. + """ + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Converting: {input_path.name}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + md_text = input_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8') + pages = parse_md_pages(md_text) + + if not pages: + print(" ERROR: No pages found. Check file format.") + sys.exit(1) + + print(f" Found {len(pages)} pages.") + + # Build output + stem = input_path.stem + output_path = output_dir / f"{stem}_viewer.md" + + lines = [ + f"# {stem}", + f"Generated by json_to_viewer_md.py from {input_path.name}", + "", + ] + + diary_count = 0 + plain_count = 0 + + for page_num in sorted(pages.keys()): + page_text = pages[page_num] + + lines.append(f"## Page {page_num}") + lines.append("") + + if not page_text.strip() or page_text.strip() == '[BLANK]': + lines.append('[BLANK]') + plain_count += 1 + else: + flattened = flatten_page(page_num, page_text) + lines.append(flattened) + if re.search(r' in the HTML table is one diary entry. Extract: + +narratives: + date — from Date in the HTML table is one diary entry. Extract: + +narratives: + date — from Date
. Join multiline ("1 Sep\n44" → "1 Sep 44"). + date_span — if entry covers multiple dates ("6-8 Sep"), set to "6-8 Sep 44", + date to the first date. + date_inferred — true if date carried forward from a previous row. + place — primary place name from Place , excluding grid/sheet refs. + summary — full verbatim text from Summary . Nothing omitted. + weather — weather note if present on the page. null if absent. + no_change — true if entry states no change from previous day. + +positions (cast a wide net — extract from BOTH Place AND Summary ): + PLACE COLUMN → category END_OF_DAY (last entry per date) or UNIT_MOVEMENT. + SUMMARY TEXT → category SUBUNIT, FRIENDLY, ENEMY, PATROL, or MISC. + Only ONE position per date may have category END_OF_DAY. + +════════════════════════════════════════ +APPENDIX PAGE RULES (all other page_types) +════════════════════════════════════════ + +appx_record: + document_id — order/form number if visible (e.g. "Mov Order No 5", + "ISUM No 45", "GO-3", "DF Task Table No 35"). null if absent. + date — date of the document. null if not determinable. + time — time or date-time group if present (e.g. "272205A"). null if absent. + from_unit — originating unit/HQ. null if absent. + to_units — list of addressees. [] if absent. + subject — subject line or a one-sentence description of purpose. + summary — one to three sentence plain-English summary of what this + document records or orders. No verbatim transcription. + units_mentioned — all unit names appearing anywhere on the page. + +positions (extract ALL grid references and named locations): + Extract every grid reference (4-digit, 6-digit, 8-digit) and every named + location from the entire page, regardless of context. + Use the same position schema as diary pages. + category: + UNIT_MOVEMENT — if associated with the Calgary Highlanders' own movement + FRIENDLY — if associated with another Allied unit + ENEMY — if associated with enemy forces + PATROL — if from a patrol programme or patrol report + DF_TASK — if from an DF/SOS artillery task table + MISC — everything else (objectives, named features, route points) + date — take from document date if not stated per-position. null if unknown. + confidence: + "high" — grid explicitly written next to a place name + "medium" — grid present but context unclear + "low" — place name only, no grid; or grid with no place name context + +════════════════════════════════════════ +GRID REFERENCE RULES (all page types) +════════════════════════════════════════ + +grid: digits only, no prefix, no punctuation. + "MR 2468" → "2468" "GR 442891" → "442891" "MR 24.68" → "2468" +If the diary gives a 4-digit grid, expand: "2553" → "255535". Set grid_inferred = true. +Do not guess or expand 6-digit grids. Set grid_inferred = false. +8-digit grids: keep first 3 + last 3 digits → "44289100" → "442891". +5-digit grids: set grid = null, confidence = "low", note in context. +If no grid is available, set grid to null and record place_name instead. + +sheet_ref: carry forward the most recent sheet reference seen on the page. +hour: HHMM format if stated ("0930"). null if absent. + Ignore Hour values that look like years ("44") or grid refs. + +Output ONLY the JSON object. No preamble. No explanation. No trailing text.\ +""" + + +def make_user_prompt(page_num: int, page_text: str) -> str: + return ( + f"This is page {page_num} of the war diary file. " + f"Determine the page type, then extract accordingly.\n\n" + f"PAGE TEXT:\n{page_text}" + ) + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# MD page parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_md_pages(md_text: str) -> dict[int, str]: + pages = {} + page_re = re.compile(r'^## Page (\d+)\s*$', re.MULTILINE) + matches = list(page_re.finditer(md_text)) + for i, m in enumerate(matches): + page_num = int(m.group(1)) + start = m.end() + end = matches[i + 1].start() if i + 1 < len(matches) else len(md_text) + pages[page_num] = md_text[start:end].strip() + return pages + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# JSON response parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_json_response(raw: str, page_num: int) -> dict | None: + cleaned = raw.strip() + cleaned = re.sub(r'^```json\s*', '', cleaned, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + cleaned = re.sub(r'^```\s*', '', cleaned) + cleaned = re.sub(r'\s*```$', '', cleaned) + cleaned = cleaned.strip() + try: + return json.loads(cleaned) + except json.JSONDecodeError as e: + print(f" WARNING: JSON parse failed for page {page_num}: {e}") + print(f" Raw response (first 300 chars): {raw[:300]}") + return None + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# API call — Anthropic +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def extract_page(page_num: int, page_text: str, api_key: str) -> dict | None: + """Send one page to Claude via Anthropic API and return parsed extraction result.""" + + headers = { + "x-api-key": api_key, + "anthropic-version": "2023-06-01", + "content-type": "application/json", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "max_tokens": 8192, + "system": SYSTEM_PROMPT, + "messages": [ + { + "role": "user", + "content": make_user_prompt(page_num, page_text), + }, + ], + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + ANTHROPIC_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=120, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + + usage = data.get("usage", {}) + input_t = usage.get("input_tokens", 0) + output_t = usage.get("output_tokens", 0) + cost = (input_t / 1_000_000 * 3.00) + (output_t / 1_000_000 * 15.00) + print(f" tokens: {input_t} in / {output_t} out — ${cost:.4f}", end=" ") + + raw_content = data["content"][0]["text"] + return parse_json_response(raw_content, page_num) + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None: + print(f" Response: {e.response.text[:300]}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return None + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error on page {page_num, attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return None + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# End-of-day assignment (diary positions only) +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def assign_end_of_day(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + from collections import defaultdict + date_groups: dict[str, list[int]] = defaultdict(list) + for i, p in enumerate(positions): + if p.get('date'): + date_groups[p['date']].append(i) + + for date, indices in date_groups.items(): + eod_indices = [i for i in indices if positions[i].get('category') == 'END_OF_DAY'] + if len(eod_indices) == 1: + continue + if len(eod_indices) > 1: + for i in eod_indices[:-1]: + positions[i]['category'] = 'UNIT_MOVEMENT' + continue + with_grid = [i for i in indices if positions[i].get('grid')] + unit_movement = [i for i in with_grid if positions[i].get('category') == 'UNIT_MOVEMENT'] + if unit_movement: + positions[unit_movement[-1]]['category'] = 'END_OF_DAY' + elif with_grid: + positions[with_grid[-1]]['category'] = 'END_OF_DAY' + return positions + + +def post_process_positions(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + for p in positions: + raw = re.sub(r'[^0-9]', '', p.get('grid') or '') + if len(raw) == 4: + p['grid'] = raw[0:2] + '5' + raw[2:4] + '5' + p['grid_inferred'] = True + elif len(raw) == 6: + p['grid'] = raw + p['grid_inferred'] = False + elif len(raw) == 8: + p['grid'] = raw[0:3] + raw[4:7] + p['grid_inferred'] = False + elif len(raw) == 5: + p['grid'] = None + p['grid_inferred'] = False + p['confidence'] = 'low' + p['context'] = (p.get('context') or '') + ' [5-figure grid — needs human review]' + else: + p['grid'] = None + p['grid_inferred'] = False + p['confidence'] = 'low' + return positions + + +def dedup_positions(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + seen = set() + result = [] + for p in positions: + key = (p.get('date'), p.get('grid'), (p.get('context') or '')[:60]) + if key not in seen: + seen.add(key) + result.append(p) + return result + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main extraction loop +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def extract_diary(md_path: Path, output_dir: Path, api_key: str, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None): + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Extracting: {md_path.name}") + if first_page or last_page: + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 'start'} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + stem = md_path.stem + for suffix in ('_olmocr', '_claude-4-6', 'step1_'): + stem = stem.replace(suffix, '') + stem = stem.strip('_') + + # Diary outputs + narratives_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_claude-4-6_narratives.json" + positions_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_claude-4-6_positions.json" + # Appendix outputs + appx_records_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_claude-4-6_appx_records.json" + appx_posns_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_claude-4-6_appx_positions.json" + # Checkpoint file — deleted on clean completion + checkpoint_path = output_dir / f"{stem}_claude-4-6_checkpoint.json" + + md_text = md_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8') + all_pages = parse_md_pages(md_text) + + if not all_pages: + print(" ERROR: No pages found in MD file. Check file format.") + return + + page_nums = sorted(all_pages.keys()) + if first_page: + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p >= first_page] + if last_page: + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p <= last_page] + + # ── Resume from checkpoint if one exists ───────────────────────────────── + all_narratives = [] + all_positions = [] + all_appx_records = [] + all_appx_posns = [] + skipped_pages = [] + error_pages = [] + resume_from = None + + if checkpoint_path.exists(): + try: + ckpt = json.loads(checkpoint_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8')) + resume_from = ckpt.get('last_completed_page') + all_narratives = ckpt.get('narratives', []) + all_positions = ckpt.get('positions', []) + all_appx_records = ckpt.get('appx_records', []) + all_appx_posns = ckpt.get('appx_positions',[]) + skipped_pages = ckpt.get('skipped_pages', []) + error_pages = ckpt.get('error_pages', []) + print(f" RESUMING from checkpoint — last completed page: {resume_from}") + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p > resume_from] + print(f" Remaining pages: {len(page_nums)}") + except Exception as e: + print(f" WARNING: Could not read checkpoint ({e}) — starting from scratch.") + + print(f" Found {len(all_pages)} total pages, processing {len(page_nums)}.") + print(f" Model: {MODEL}") + print(f" Diary outputs : {narratives_out.name} / {positions_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix outputs: {appx_records_out.name} / {appx_posns_out.name}") + + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + + def save_checkpoint(last_page_done: int): + checkpoint_path.write_text( + json.dumps({ + 'last_completed_page': last_page_done, + 'narratives': all_narratives, + 'positions': all_positions, + 'appx_records': all_appx_records, + 'appx_positions':all_appx_posns, + 'skipped_pages': skipped_pages, + 'error_pages': error_pages, + }, ensure_ascii=False), + encoding='utf-8' + ) + + for i, page_num in enumerate(page_nums, start=1): + page_text = all_pages[page_num] + + if not page_text.strip() or page_text.strip() == '[BLANK]': + print(f" Page {page_num} ({i}/{len(page_nums)})... skipped (blank)") + skipped_pages.append(page_num) + save_checkpoint(page_num) + continue + + print(f" Page {page_num} ({i}/{len(page_nums)})...", end=" ", flush=True) + + result = extract_page(page_num, page_text, api_key) + + if result is None: + print("ERROR — extraction failed") + error_pages.append(page_num) + save_checkpoint(page_num) + continue + + page_type = result.get('page_type', 'other') + date_warning = result.get('date_warning') + narratives = result.get('narratives', []) or [] + positions = result.get('positions', []) or [] + appx_record = result.get('appx_record') + + for n in narratives: + n['source_page'] = page_num + for p in positions: + p['source_page'] = page_num + if appx_record: + appx_record['source_page'] = page_num + + if page_type == 'diary': + all_narratives.extend(narratives) + all_positions.extend(positions) + parts = [f"diary — {len(narratives)} narrative(s), {len(positions)} position(s)"] + else: + if appx_record: + all_appx_records.append(appx_record) + all_appx_posns.extend(positions) + doc_id = (appx_record or {}).get('document_id') or '' + parts = [f"{page_type}{' — ' + doc_id if doc_id else ''} — {len(positions)} position(s)"] + + if date_warning: + parts.append(f"DATE WARNING: {date_warning}") + print(", ".join(parts)) + + # Save checkpoint after every successfully processed page + save_checkpoint(page_num) + + if i < len(page_nums): + time.sleep(0.5) + + # Post-process diary positions + print(f"\n Running end-of-day assignment (diary)...") + all_positions = assign_end_of_day(all_positions) + all_positions = post_process_positions(all_positions) + all_positions = dedup_positions(all_positions) + + # Post-process appendix positions + all_appx_posns = post_process_positions(all_appx_posns) + all_appx_posns = dedup_positions(all_appx_posns) + + # Write final outputs + narratives_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_narratives, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + positions_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_positions, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + appx_records_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_appx_records, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + appx_posns_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_appx_posns, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + + # Clean up checkpoint — run completed successfully + if checkpoint_path.exists(): + checkpoint_path.unlink() + print(f" Checkpoint removed.") + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Complete.") + print(f" Diary narratives : {len(all_narratives)} entries → {narratives_out.name}") + print(f" Diary positions : {len(all_positions)} records → {positions_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix records : {len(all_appx_records)} documents → {appx_records_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix positions: {len(all_appx_posns)} records → {appx_posns_out.name}") + if skipped_pages: + print(f" Skipped : pages {skipped_pages} (blank)") + if error_pages: + print(f" ERRORS : pages {error_pages} — re-run with --first_page/--last_page to retry") + + warnings = [(n.get('source_page'), n.get('date'), n.get('date_warning')) + for n in all_narratives if n.get('date_warning')] + if warnings: + print(f"\n DATE WARNINGS ({len(warnings)}):") + for page, date, warning in warnings: + print(f" Page {page} | date={date} | {warning}") + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Extract narratives, positions, and appendix records from OCR .md files using Claude Sonnet 4.6." + ) + parser.add_argument("--input", required=True, + help="Path to the step1_*_claude-4-6.md (or _olmocr.md) file.") + parser.add_argument("--output_dir", required=True, + help="Folder to write output JSON files.") + parser.add_argument("--first_page", type=int, default=None, + help="First page to process (1-based).") + parser.add_argument("--last_page", type=int, default=None, + help="Last page to process (1-based).") + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY not set in environment or .env file") + sys.exit(1) + + md_path = Path(args.input) + if not md_path.exists(): + print(f"Error: input file not found: {md_path}") + sys.exit(1) + + extract_diary( + md_path, Path(args.output_dir), api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() + diff --git a/scripts/step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py b/scripts/step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dd7e454 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py @@ -0,0 +1,599 @@ +""" +step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py +--------------------------------------------- +Extracts structured data from verified OCR text produced by +step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py (or the claude-4-6 equivalent). + +Handles two page types: + + DIARY PAGES (HTML tables — Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks): + Extracts dated narrative entries and all position records. + Output: {stem}_llama-3-1-70b_narratives.json + {stem}_llama-3-1-70b_positions.json + + APPENDIX PAGES (plain text — message forms, movement orders, arty tables, + field returns, ISUMs, patrol reports, traces, etc.): + Extracts document metadata and all grid references / positions mentioned. + Output: {stem}_llama-3-1-70b_appx_records.json + {stem}_llama-3-1-70b_appx_positions.json + +Requirements: + pip install requests python-dotenv + +API key is read from DEEPINFRA_API_KEY in your .env file. + +Usage: + python scripts/step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py --input "G:/path/to/step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md" --output_dir "G:/path/to/outputs_step3_llm" + python scripts/step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py --input "..." --output_dir "..." --first_page 7 --last_page 27 +""" + +import argparse +import json +import os +import re +import sys +import time +from pathlib import Path + +from dotenv import load_dotenv +import requests + +load_dotenv() + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Configuration +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +DEEPINFRA_API_URL = "https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai/chat/completions" +MODEL = "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct" +MODEL_TAG = "llama-3-1-70b" # used in output filenames +MAX_RETRIES = 3 +RETRY_DELAY = 10 + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Prompts +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +SYSTEM_PROMPT = """\ +You are a military historian extracting structured data from a WWII Canadian Army +war diary file (Calgary Highlanders, September–October 1944). + +You will receive the raw text of one page. Determine the page type and extract +accordingly. Output valid JSON only. No prose before or after the JSON. + +════════════════════════════════════════ +PAGE TYPE DETECTION +════════════════════════════════════════ + +page_type must be one of: + "diary" — HTML table with Place / Date / Hour / Summary / Remarks columns + "message_form" — Army Form C2136 or similar signal/message form + "movement_order" — Numbered movement or operation order + "arty_table" — Artillery DF / SOS / fire task table + "field_return" — Strength return (officers or other ranks) + "isum" — Intelligence summary + "patrol_report" — Patrol programme or patrol report + "trace" — Map, sketch map, disposition diagram, or trace + "admin" — Part I/II orders, nominal rolls, boilerplate instructions + "other" — Anything that does not fit the above + +════════════════════════════════════════ +OUTPUT SCHEMA — ALL PAGES +════════════════════════════════════════ + +{ + "page_type": "diary | message_form | movement_order | ...", + "date_warning": null or "explanation", + + // ── DIARY PAGES ONLY ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + "narratives": [ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "date_span": null, + "place": "Ste. Foy", + "summary": "Full verbatim narrative text...", + "weather": "Fair and warm", + "no_change": false, + "source_page": 7 + } + ], + + // ── APPENDIX PAGES ONLY ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── + "appx_record": { + "page_type": "message_form", + "document_id": "GO-7", + "date": "27 Sep 44", + "time": "2205A", + "from_unit": "HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div", + "to_units": ["5 CIB", "RHC", "CALG HIGHRS"], + "subject": "DF Task Table No 35 — amendment", + "summary": "One sentence description of what this document contains.", + "units_mentioned": ["Calgary Highlanders", "RHC", "R de Mais", "5 Cdn Fd Regt"], + "source_page": 12 + }, + + // ── ALL PAGES — positions found anywhere on the page ───────────────────── + "positions": [ + { + "date": "1 Sep 44", + "date_inferred": false, + "hour": null, + "grid": "255330", + "grid_inferred": false, + "place_name": "Ste. Foy", + "sheet_ref": "Sheet 861", + "category": "END_OF_DAY", + "subunit": null, + "friendly_unit": null, + "no_movement": false, + "confidence": "high", + "context": "arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy east of Longueville", + "source_page": 7 + } + ] +} + +For diary pages: populate "narratives" and "positions". Set "appx_record" to null. +For appendix pages: populate "appx_record" and "positions". Set "narratives" to []. +For blank pages: set all arrays empty, appx_record null. + +════════════════════════════════════════ +DIARY PAGE RULES (page_type = "diary") +════════════════════════════════════════ + +Each
. Join multiline ("1 Sep\n44" → "1 Sep 44"). + date_span — if entry covers multiple dates ("6-8 Sep"), set to "6-8 Sep 44", + date to the first date. + date_inferred — true if date carried forward from a previous row. + place — primary place name from Place , excluding grid/sheet refs. + summary — full verbatim text from Summary . Nothing omitted. + weather — weather note if present on the page. null if absent. + no_change — true if entry states no change from previous day. + +positions (cast a wide net — extract from BOTH Place AND Summary ): + PLACE COLUMN → category END_OF_DAY (last entry per date) or UNIT_MOVEMENT. + SUMMARY TEXT → category SUBUNIT, FRIENDLY, ENEMY, PATROL, or MISC. + Only ONE position per date may have category END_OF_DAY. + +════════════════════════════════════════ +APPENDIX PAGE RULES (all other page_types) +════════════════════════════════════════ + +appx_record: + document_id — order/form number if visible (e.g. "Mov Order No 5", + "ISUM No 45", "GO-3", "DF Task Table No 35"). null if absent. + date — date of the document. null if not determinable. + time — time or date-time group if present (e.g. "272205A"). null if absent. + from_unit — originating unit/HQ. null if absent. + to_units — list of addressees. [] if absent. + subject — subject line or a one-sentence description of purpose. + summary — one to three sentence plain-English summary of what this + document records or orders. No verbatim transcription. + units_mentioned — all unit names appearing anywhere on the page. + +positions (extract ALL grid references and named locations): + Extract every grid reference (4-digit, 6-digit, 8-digit) and every named + location from the entire page, regardless of context. + Use the same position schema as diary pages. + category: + UNIT_MOVEMENT — if associated with the Calgary Highlanders' own movement + FRIENDLY — if associated with another Allied unit + ENEMY — if associated with enemy forces + PATROL — if from a patrol programme or patrol report + DF_TASK — if from an DF/SOS artillery task table + MISC — everything else (objectives, named features, route points) + date — take from document date if not stated per-position. null if unknown. + confidence: + "high" — grid explicitly written next to a place name + "medium" — grid present but context unclear + "low" — place name only, no grid; or grid with no place name context + +════════════════════════════════════════ +GRID REFERENCE RULES (all page types) +════════════════════════════════════════ + +grid: digits only, no prefix, no punctuation. + "MR 2468" → "2468" "GR 442891" → "442891" "MR 24.68" → "2468" +If the diary gives a 4-digit grid, expand: "2553" → "255535". Set grid_inferred = true. +Do not guess or expand 6-digit grids. Set grid_inferred = false. +8-digit grids: keep first 3 + last 3 digits → "44289100" → "442891". +5-digit grids: set grid = null, confidence = "low", note in context. +If no grid is available, set grid to null and record place_name instead. + +sheet_ref: carry forward the most recent sheet reference seen on the page. +hour: HHMM format if stated ("0930"). null if absent. + Ignore Hour values that look like years ("44") or grid refs. + +Output ONLY the JSON object. No preamble. No explanation. No trailing text.\ +""" + + +def make_user_prompt(page_num: int, page_text: str) -> str: + return ( + f"This is page {page_num} of the war diary file. " + f"Determine the page type, then extract accordingly.\n\n" + f"PAGE TEXT:\n{page_text}" + ) + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# MD page parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_md_pages(md_text: str) -> dict[int, str]: + pages = {} + page_re = re.compile(r'^## Page (\d+)\s*$', re.MULTILINE) + matches = list(page_re.finditer(md_text)) + for i, m in enumerate(matches): + page_num = int(m.group(1)) + start = m.end() + end = matches[i + 1].start() if i + 1 < len(matches) else len(md_text) + pages[page_num] = md_text[start:end].strip() + return pages + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# JSON response parser +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def parse_json_response(raw: str, page_num: int) -> dict | None: + cleaned = raw.strip() + cleaned = re.sub(r'^```json\s*', '', cleaned, flags=re.IGNORECASE) + cleaned = re.sub(r'^```\s*', '', cleaned) + cleaned = re.sub(r'\s*```$', '', cleaned) + cleaned = cleaned.strip() + try: + return json.loads(cleaned) + except json.JSONDecodeError as e: + print(f" WARNING: JSON parse failed for page {page_num}: {e}") + print(f" Raw response (first 300 chars): {raw[:300]}") + return None + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# API call — DeepInfra (OpenAI-compatible) +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def extract_page(page_num: int, page_text: str, api_key: str) -> dict | None: + """Send one page to Llama via DeepInfra and return parsed extraction result.""" + + headers = { + "Content-Type": "application/json", + "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", + } + + payload = { + "model": MODEL, + "messages": [ + {"role": "system", "content": SYSTEM_PROMPT}, + {"role": "user", "content": make_user_prompt(page_num, page_text)}, + ], + "max_tokens": 4096, + "temperature": 0.0, + } + + for attempt in range(1, MAX_RETRIES + 1): + try: + response = requests.post( + DEEPINFRA_API_URL, + headers=headers, + json=payload, + timeout=120, + ) + response.raise_for_status() + data = response.json() + + # DeepInfra returns usage in the same response + usage = data.get("usage", {}) + input_t = usage.get("prompt_tokens", 0) + output_t = usage.get("completion_tokens", 0) + print(f" tokens: {input_t} in / {output_t} out", end=" ") + + raw_content = data["choices"][0]["message"]["content"] + return parse_json_response(raw_content, page_num) + + except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e: + print(f" HTTP error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if hasattr(e, 'response') and e.response is not None: + print(f" Response: {e.response.text[:300]}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return None + except Exception as e: + print(f" Error on page {page_num}, attempt {attempt}/{MAX_RETRIES}: {e}") + if attempt < MAX_RETRIES: + time.sleep(RETRY_DELAY) + else: + return None + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# End-of-day assignment (diary positions only) +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def assign_end_of_day(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + from collections import defaultdict + date_groups: dict[str, list[int]] = defaultdict(list) + for i, p in enumerate(positions): + if p.get('date'): + date_groups[p['date']].append(i) + + for date, indices in date_groups.items(): + eod_indices = [i for i in indices if positions[i].get('category') == 'END_OF_DAY'] + if len(eod_indices) == 1: + continue + if len(eod_indices) > 1: + for i in eod_indices[:-1]: + positions[i]['category'] = 'UNIT_MOVEMENT' + continue + with_grid = [i for i in indices if positions[i].get('grid')] + unit_movement = [i for i in with_grid if positions[i].get('category') == 'UNIT_MOVEMENT'] + if unit_movement: + positions[unit_movement[-1]]['category'] = 'END_OF_DAY' + elif with_grid: + positions[with_grid[-1]]['category'] = 'END_OF_DAY' + return positions + + +def post_process_positions(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + for p in positions: + raw = re.sub(r'[^0-9]', '', p.get('grid') or '') + if len(raw) == 4: + p['grid'] = raw[0:2] + '5' + raw[2:4] + '5' + p['grid_inferred'] = True + elif len(raw) == 6: + p['grid'] = raw + p['grid_inferred'] = False + elif len(raw) == 8: + p['grid'] = raw[0:3] + raw[4:7] + p['grid_inferred'] = False + elif len(raw) == 5: + p['grid'] = None + p['grid_inferred'] = False + p['confidence'] = 'low' + p['context'] = (p.get('context') or '') + ' [5-figure grid — needs human review]' + else: + p['grid'] = None + p['grid_inferred'] = False + p['confidence'] = 'low' + return positions + + +def dedup_positions(positions: list[dict]) -> list[dict]: + seen = set() + result = [] + for p in positions: + key = (p.get('date'), p.get('grid'), (p.get('context') or '')[:60]) + if key not in seen: + seen.add(key) + result.append(p) + return result + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main extraction loop +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def extract_diary(md_path: Path, output_dir: Path, api_key: str, + first_page: int = None, last_page: int = None): + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Extracting: {md_path.name}") + if first_page or last_page: + print(f"Pages: {first_page or 'start'} → {last_page or 'end'}") + print(f"{'='*60}") + + stem = md_path.stem + for suffix in ('_olmocr', '_claude-4-6', 'step1_'): + stem = stem.replace(suffix, '') + stem = stem.strip('_') + + # Diary outputs + narratives_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_{MODEL_TAG}_narratives.json" + positions_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_{MODEL_TAG}_positions.json" + # Appendix outputs + appx_records_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_{MODEL_TAG}_appx_records.json" + appx_posns_out = output_dir / f"{stem}_{MODEL_TAG}_appx_positions.json" + # Checkpoint file — deleted on clean completion + checkpoint_path = output_dir / f"{stem}_{MODEL_TAG}_checkpoint.json" + + md_text = md_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8') + all_pages = parse_md_pages(md_text) + + if not all_pages: + print(" ERROR: No pages found in MD file. Check file format.") + return + + page_nums = sorted(all_pages.keys()) + if first_page: + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p >= first_page] + if last_page: + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p <= last_page] + + # ── Resume from checkpoint if one exists ───────────────────────────────── + all_narratives = [] + all_positions = [] + all_appx_records = [] + all_appx_posns = [] + skipped_pages = [] + error_pages = [] + resume_from = None + + if checkpoint_path.exists(): + try: + ckpt = json.loads(checkpoint_path.read_text(encoding='utf-8')) + resume_from = ckpt.get('last_completed_page') + all_narratives = ckpt.get('narratives', []) + all_positions = ckpt.get('positions', []) + all_appx_records = ckpt.get('appx_records', []) + all_appx_posns = ckpt.get('appx_positions',[]) + skipped_pages = ckpt.get('skipped_pages', []) + error_pages = ckpt.get('error_pages', []) + print(f" RESUMING from checkpoint — last completed page: {resume_from}") + page_nums = [p for p in page_nums if p > resume_from] + print(f" Remaining pages: {len(page_nums)}") + except Exception as e: + print(f" WARNING: Could not read checkpoint ({e}) — starting from scratch.") + + print(f" Found {len(all_pages)} total pages, processing {len(page_nums)}.") + print(f" Model: {MODEL}") + print(f" Diary outputs : {narratives_out.name} / {positions_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix outputs: {appx_records_out.name} / {appx_posns_out.name}") + + output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) + + def save_checkpoint(last_page_done: int): + checkpoint_path.write_text( + json.dumps({ + 'last_completed_page': last_page_done, + 'narratives': all_narratives, + 'positions': all_positions, + 'appx_records': all_appx_records, + 'appx_positions':all_appx_posns, + 'skipped_pages': skipped_pages, + 'error_pages': error_pages, + }, ensure_ascii=False), + encoding='utf-8' + ) + + for i, page_num in enumerate(page_nums, start=1): + page_text = all_pages[page_num] + + if not page_text.strip() or page_text.strip() == '[BLANK]': + print(f" Page {page_num} ({i}/{len(page_nums)})... skipped (blank)") + skipped_pages.append(page_num) + save_checkpoint(page_num) + continue + + print(f" Page {page_num} ({i}/{len(page_nums)})...", end=" ", flush=True) + + result = extract_page(page_num, page_text, api_key) + + if result is None: + print("ERROR — extraction failed") + error_pages.append(page_num) + save_checkpoint(page_num) + continue + + page_type = result.get('page_type', 'other') + date_warning = result.get('date_warning') + narratives = result.get('narratives', []) or [] + positions = result.get('positions', []) or [] + appx_record = result.get('appx_record') + + for n in narratives: + n['source_page'] = page_num + for p in positions: + p['source_page'] = page_num + if appx_record: + appx_record['source_page'] = page_num + + if page_type == 'diary': + all_narratives.extend(narratives) + all_positions.extend(positions) + parts = [f"diary — {len(narratives)} narrative(s), {len(positions)} position(s)"] + else: + if appx_record: + all_appx_records.append(appx_record) + all_appx_posns.extend(positions) + doc_id = (appx_record or {}).get('document_id') or '' + parts = [f"{page_type}{' — ' + doc_id if doc_id else ''} — {len(positions)} position(s)"] + + if date_warning: + parts.append(f"DATE WARNING: {date_warning}") + print(", ".join(parts)) + + # Save checkpoint after every successfully processed page + save_checkpoint(page_num) + + if i < len(page_nums): + time.sleep(0.5) + + # Post-process diary positions + print(f"\n Running end-of-day assignment (diary)...") + all_positions = assign_end_of_day(all_positions) + all_positions = post_process_positions(all_positions) + all_positions = dedup_positions(all_positions) + + # Post-process appendix positions + all_appx_posns = post_process_positions(all_appx_posns) + all_appx_posns = dedup_positions(all_appx_posns) + + # Write final outputs + narratives_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_narratives, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + positions_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_positions, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + appx_records_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_appx_records, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + appx_posns_out.write_text( + json.dumps(all_appx_posns, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False), encoding='utf-8') + + # Clean up checkpoint — run completed successfully + if checkpoint_path.exists(): + checkpoint_path.unlink() + print(f" Checkpoint removed.") + + print(f"\n{'='*60}") + print(f"Complete.") + print(f" Diary narratives : {len(all_narratives)} entries → {narratives_out.name}") + print(f" Diary positions : {len(all_positions)} records → {positions_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix records : {len(all_appx_records)} documents → {appx_records_out.name}") + print(f" Appendix positions: {len(all_appx_posns)} records → {appx_posns_out.name}") + if skipped_pages: + print(f" Skipped : pages {skipped_pages} (blank)") + if error_pages: + print(f" ERRORS : pages {error_pages} — re-run with --first_page/--last_page to retry") + + warnings = [(n.get('source_page'), n.get('date'), n.get('date_warning')) + for n in all_narratives if n.get('date_warning')] + if warnings: + print(f"\n DATE WARNINGS ({len(warnings)}):") + for page, date, warning in warnings: + print(f" Page {page} | date={date} | {warning}") + + +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- +# Main +# --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Extract narratives, positions, and appendix records from OCR .md files using Llama 3.1 70B via DeepInfra." + ) + parser.add_argument("--input", required=True, + help="Path to the step1_*_olmocr.md (or _claude-4-6.md) file.") + parser.add_argument("--output_dir", required=True, + help="Folder to write output JSON files.") + parser.add_argument("--first_page", type=int, default=None, + help="First page to process (1-based).") + parser.add_argument("--last_page", type=int, default=None, + help="Last page to process (1-based).") + args = parser.parse_args() + + api_key = os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY") + if not api_key: + print("Error: DEEPINFRA_API_KEY not set in environment or .env file") + sys.exit(1) + + md_path = Path(args.input) + if not md_path.exists(): + print(f"Error: input file not found: {md_path}") + sys.exit(1) + + extract_diary( + md_path, Path(args.output_dir), api_key, + first_page=args.first_page, + last_page=args.last_page, + ) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() + + diff --git a/scripts/step5_embed_wardiary.py b/scripts/step5_embed_wardiary.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..94bec47 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step5_embed_wardiary.py @@ -0,0 +1,297 @@ +""" +step5_embed_wardiary.py +─────────────────────── +Reads step3/step4 JSON output files from a TestRun (or any outputs folder) and +embeds them into the pgvector document_chunks table. + +Sources ingested: + *_narratives.json → chunk_type=narrative (one chunk per diary entry) + *_appx_records.json → chunk_type=appx_record (one chunk per document page) + +Positions JSON (*_positions.json, *_appx_positions.json) are NOT embedded here — +they belong in a PostGIS geometry table, not a vector search table. + +Usage: + python scripts/step5_embed_wardiary.py --input_dir TestRun/outputs --nationality canadian + python scripts/step5_embed_wardiary.py --input_dir TestRun/outputs --nationality canadian --dry_run +""" + +import os +import sys +import json +import argparse +from pathlib import Path +from dotenv import load_dotenv +from openai import OpenAI + +load_dotenv() + +# ── Embedding config (same as GoogleDocumentOCR/embed_and_store.py) ────────── +EMBEDDING_MODEL = "BAAI/bge-base-en-v1.5" +EMBEDDING_DIMS = 768 +BATCH_SIZE = 100 + +client = OpenAI( + api_key=os.getenv("DEEPINFRA_API_KEY"), + base_url="https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai", +) + +# ── DB (reuse GoogleDocumentOCR/db.py) ─────────────────────────────────────── +sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "GoogleDocumentOCR")) +from db import init_db, get_conn +from psycopg2.extras import execute_values + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Embedding +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def embed_texts(texts: list[str]) -> list[list[float]]: + all_embeddings = [] + for i in range(0, len(texts), BATCH_SIZE): + batch = texts[i:i + BATCH_SIZE] + response = client.embeddings.create(input=batch, model=EMBEDDING_MODEL) + all_embeddings.extend([item.embedding for item in response.data]) + return all_embeddings + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# DB insert (extended schema with chunk_type, date_entry, unit) +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def init_extended_schema(): + """Add chunk_type, date_entry, unit columns if they don't exist yet.""" + conn = get_conn() + cur = conn.cursor() + for col, typedef in [ + ("chunk_type", "TEXT DEFAULT 'unknown'"), + ("date_entry", "TEXT"), + ("unit", "TEXT"), + ]: + cur.execute(f"ALTER TABLE document_chunks ADD COLUMN IF NOT EXISTS {col} {typedef};") + conn.commit() + cur.close() + conn.close() + + +def upsert_rows(rows: list[dict]): + conn = get_conn() + cur = conn.cursor() + execute_values( + cur, + """ + INSERT INTO document_chunks + (filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, embedding, + nationality, corpus, chunk_type, date_entry, unit) + VALUES %s + """, + [ + ( + r["filename"], r["page_num"], r["chunk_index"], r["text"], r["embedding"], + r["nationality"], r["corpus"], r["chunk_type"], + r.get("date_entry"), r.get("unit"), + ) + for r in rows + ], + template="(%s, %s, %s, %s, %s::vector, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s)" + ) + conn.commit() + cur.close() + conn.close() + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Text builders — turn each JSON record into a single embeddable string +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def narrative_to_text(entry: dict) -> str: + parts = [] + if entry.get("date"): + parts.append(f"Date: {entry['date']}") + if entry.get("place"): + parts.append(f"Location: {entry['place']}") + if entry.get("weather"): + parts.append(f"Weather: {entry['weather']}") + if entry.get("summary"): + parts.append(entry["summary"]) + return "\n".join(parts).strip() + + +def appx_record_to_text(record: dict) -> str: + parts = [] + if record.get("page_type"): + parts.append(f"Document type: {record['page_type']}") + if record.get("document_id"): + parts.append(f"Document ID: {record['document_id']}") + if record.get("date"): + parts.append(f"Date: {record['date']}") + if record.get("time"): + parts.append(f"Time: {record['time']}") + if record.get("from_unit"): + parts.append(f"From: {record['from_unit']}") + if record.get("to_units"): + parts.append(f"To: {', '.join(record['to_units'])}") + if record.get("subject"): + parts.append(f"Subject: {record['subject']}") + if record.get("summary"): + parts.append(record["summary"]) + if record.get("units_mentioned"): + parts.append(f"Units mentioned: {', '.join(record['units_mentioned'])}") + return "\n".join(parts).strip() + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Ingest functions +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def ingest_narratives(json_path: Path, nationality: str, unit: str, dry_run: bool): + data = json.loads(json_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")) + print(f" {json_path.name}: {len(data)} narrative entries") + + chunks = [] + for idx, entry in enumerate(data): + text = narrative_to_text(entry) + if not text: + continue + chunks.append({ + "filename": json_path.name, + "page_num": entry.get("source_page"), + "chunk_index": idx, + "text": text, + "nationality": nationality, + "corpus": "war_diary_narrative", + "chunk_type": "narrative", + "date_entry": entry.get("date"), + "unit": unit, + }) + + if not chunks: + print(" No embeddable entries.") + return + + if dry_run: + print(f" DRY RUN — would embed+store {len(chunks)} chunks") + print(f" Sample: {chunks[0]['text'][:120]}...") + return + + print(f" Embedding {len(chunks)} chunks...") + embeddings = embed_texts([c["text"] for c in chunks]) + for c, emb in zip(chunks, embeddings): + c["embedding"] = emb + + upsert_rows(chunks) + print(f" ✓ Stored {len(chunks)} narrative chunks") + + +def ingest_appx_records(json_path: Path, nationality: str, unit: str, dry_run: bool): + data = json.loads(json_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")) + print(f" {json_path.name}: {len(data)} appendix records") + + chunks = [] + for idx, record in enumerate(data): + text = appx_record_to_text(record) + if not text: + continue + chunks.append({ + "filename": json_path.name, + "page_num": record.get("source_page"), + "chunk_index": idx, + "text": text, + "nationality": nationality, + "corpus": "war_diary_appendix", + "chunk_type": "appx_record", + "date_entry": record.get("date"), + "unit": unit, + }) + + if not chunks: + print(" No embeddable records.") + return + + if dry_run: + print(f" DRY RUN — would embed+store {len(chunks)} chunks") + print(f" Sample: {chunks[0]['text'][:120]}...") + return + + print(f" Embedding {len(chunks)} chunks...") + embeddings = embed_texts([c["text"] for c in chunks]) + for c, emb in zip(chunks, embeddings): + c["embedding"] = emb + + upsert_rows(chunks) + print(f" ✓ Stored {len(chunks)} appendix record chunks") + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Unit name extraction from filename +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +UNIT_PATTERNS = { + "calgary-highlanders": "Calgary Highlanders", + "calgary_highlanders": "Calgary Highlanders", + "blackwatch": "Black Watch (RHC)", + "black-watch": "Black Watch (RHC)", + "5cib": "5 Canadian Infantry Brigade", +} + +def extract_unit(filename: str) -> str: + lower = filename.lower() + for key, name in UNIT_PATTERNS.items(): + if key in lower: + return name + return "unknown" + + +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +# Main +# ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Embed war diary JSON outputs into pgvector") + parser.add_argument("--input_dir", required=True, help="Folder containing step3/step4 JSON files") + parser.add_argument("--nationality", default="canadian", help="Nationality tag (default: canadian)") + parser.add_argument("--dry_run", action="store_true", help="Print what would be done without writing to DB") + args = parser.parse_args() + + input_dir = Path(args.input_dir) + if not input_dir.exists(): + print(f"ERROR: input_dir not found: {input_dir}") + sys.exit(1) + + if not args.dry_run: + init_db() + init_extended_schema() + + # Find all JSON files that are narratives or appx_records (skip positions) + narrative_files = sorted(input_dir.glob("*_narratives.json")) + appx_record_files = sorted(input_dir.glob("*_appx_records.json")) + + skipped = [f.name for f in input_dir.glob("*.json") + if f not in narrative_files + appx_record_files] + + print(f"\n{'DRY RUN — ' if args.dry_run else ''}War Diary Embedding Ingest") + print(f"Input dir : {input_dir}") + print(f"Nationality: {args.nationality}") + print(f"Narratives : {len(narrative_files)} file(s)") + print(f"Appx records: {len(appx_record_files)} file(s)") + if skipped: + print(f"Skipping (positions/other): {', '.join(skipped)}\n") + + for f in narrative_files: + unit = extract_unit(f.name) + print(f"\n[narrative] {f.name} -> unit: {unit}") + ingest_narratives(f, args.nationality, unit, args.dry_run) + + for f in appx_record_files: + unit = extract_unit(f.name) + print(f"\n[appx_record] {f.name} -> unit: {unit}") + ingest_appx_records(f, args.nationality, unit, args.dry_run) + + print("\nDone.") + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() + + + diff --git a/scripts/step6_generate_report.py b/scripts/step6_generate_report.py new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f44b559 --- /dev/null +++ b/scripts/step6_generate_report.py @@ -0,0 +1,285 @@ +""" +step6_generate_report.py +───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +Generates a Tier-3 descendant report by combining: + 1. Semantic search against the pgvector DB (war diary chunks) + 2. The prompt template from prompts/v2-tier3-report.md + 3. Claude (Anthropic) for the final report generation + +Usage +───── + # Default — uses the Bloggins placeholder soldier + python scripts/step6_generate_report.py + + # Real soldier + python scripts/step6_generate_report.py \ + --name "Pte. John Smith" \ + --unit "Calgary Highlanders" \ + --joined "mid September 1944" \ + --wounded "late October 1944" \ + --notes "Family knows he was in D Company. Was evacuated to England." + +Output +────── + reports/__report.md +""" + +import os +import sys +import argparse +import textwrap +from datetime import datetime +from pathlib import Path +from dotenv import load_dotenv + +# ── Paths ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +REPO_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent +PROMPT_FILE = REPO_ROOT / "prompts" / "v2-tier3-report.md" +REPORTS_DIR = REPO_ROOT / "reports" + +# ── Add GoogleDocumentOCR to path so we can import db + embed_and_store ─────── +sys.path.insert(0, str(REPO_ROOT / "GoogleDocumentOCR")) + +load_dotenv() + +# ── Search queries to give broad coverage of the service window ──────────────── +SEARCH_QUERIES = [ + "Calgary Highlanders September 1944 operations movements France", + "Calgary Highlanders October 1944 Scheldt fighting Holland", + "Calgary Highlanders November 1944 casualties wounded Maas", + "battalion advance attack objective company platoon", + "reinforcements joined unit billets rest weather rations", + "parades training administrative daily routine", + "casualties killed wounded evacuated", + "officers commanding lieutenant colonel major company commander", + "civilian population towns villages liberated", + "enemy German positions shelling mortars small arms fire", +] + +CHUNKS_PER_QUERY = 5 # results per query +MAX_CONTEXT_CHARS = 80_000 # ~20k tokens — safe Claude window + + +def retrieve_diary_chunks(nationality: str = "canadian", + corpus: str = "war_diary_narrative") -> list[dict]: + """ + Run multiple semantic searches and return a deduplicated, sorted list + of diary chunks. + """ + from embed_and_store import embed_texts + from db import semantic_search + + seen_ids = set() + chunks = [] + + print(f" Running {len(SEARCH_QUERIES)} semantic searches...") + for query in SEARCH_QUERIES: + embedding = embed_texts([query])[0] + rows = semantic_search( + embedding, + top_k=CHUNKS_PER_QUERY, + nationality=nationality, + corpus=corpus, + ) + for row in rows: + filename, page_num, chunk_index, text, nat, corp, similarity = row + key = (filename, page_num, chunk_index) + if key not in seen_ids: + seen_ids.add(key) + chunks.append({ + "filename": filename, + "page_num": page_num, + "chunk_index": chunk_index, + "text": text, + "similarity": similarity, + }) + + # Sort by filename then page so the context reads chronologically + chunks.sort(key=lambda c: (c["filename"], c["page_num"], c["chunk_index"])) + print(f" Retrieved {len(chunks)} unique chunks after deduplication.") + return chunks + + +def build_context_block(chunks: list[dict], max_chars: int = MAX_CONTEXT_CHARS) -> str: + """ + Format chunks as a readable diary-extract block, trimmed to max_chars. + """ + lines = [] + current_file = None + char_count = 0 + + for c in chunks: + if c["filename"] != current_file: + current_file = c["filename"] + header = f"\n--- Source: {current_file} ---\n" + lines.append(header) + char_count += len(header) + + entry = f"[page {c['page_num']}] {c['text']}\n\n" + if char_count + len(entry) > max_chars: + lines.append("\n[Context truncated — additional sources available in DB]\n") + break + lines.append(entry) + char_count += len(entry) + + return "".join(lines) + + +def build_customer_situation(name: str, unit: str, joined: str, + wounded: str, notes: str) -> str: + knows = textwrap.dedent(f"""\ + The family knows: + - Their relative, {name}, served with the {unit}. + - They joined the battalion around {joined}. + - They were wounded in action around {wounded}. + - They were evacuated and did not return to the unit. + """) + + doesnt_know = textwrap.dedent("""\ + The family does NOT know: + - The exact date they joined or were wounded. + - Specific actions they were personally involved in. + - Their company, platoon, or section. + """) + + if notes: + knows += f"\nAdditional context provided by the family:\n{notes}\n" + + return f"## The customer's situation\n{knows}\n{doesnt_know}" + + +def load_prompt_template() -> str: + return PROMPT_FILE.read_text(encoding="utf-8") + + +def assemble_full_prompt(template: str, customer_block: str, + context_block: str) -> str: + """ + Replace the customer situation section in the template with the real + soldier info, then append the diary context before the output instructions. + """ + # Strip the hardcoded customer section and inject the real one + start_marker = "## The customer's situation" + end_marker = "## What to produce" + + if start_marker in template and end_marker in template: + before = template[:template.index(start_marker)] + after = template[template.index(end_marker):] + template = before + customer_block + "\n\n" + after + + diary_section = ( + "## War diary source material\n" + "The following excerpts are drawn from the pgvector database of " + "OCR-processed war diaries. Use them as your primary source.\n\n" + + context_block + + "\n\n" + ) + + # Insert diary context just before "## What to produce" + if end_marker in template: + idx = template.index(end_marker) + template = template[:idx] + diary_section + template[idx:] + else: + template += "\n\n" + diary_section + + return template + + +def generate_report_with_claude(prompt: str, soldier_name: str) -> str: + import anthropic + + client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=os.getenv("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY")) + + print(" Sending to Claude... (this may take 30–60 seconds)") + message = client.messages.create( + model="claude-sonnet-4-5", + max_tokens=4096, + messages=[ + { + "role": "user", + "content": prompt, + } + ], + ) + return message.content[0].text + + +def save_report(text: str, soldier_name: str) -> Path: + REPORTS_DIR.mkdir(exist_ok=True) + slug = soldier_name.lower().replace(" ", "_").replace(".", "").replace(",", "") + timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S") + out_path = REPORTS_DIR / f"{slug}_{timestamp}_report.md" + out_path.write_text(text, encoding="utf-8") + return out_path + + +def main(): + parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( + description="Generate a Tier-3 descendant report from war diary pgvector DB" + ) + parser.add_argument("--name", default="Pte. Bill Bloggins", + help="Soldier's name (default: placeholder Bloggins)") + parser.add_argument("--unit", default="Calgary Highlanders", + help="Unit name") + parser.add_argument("--joined", default="mid September 1944", + help="Approximate join date (plain English)") + parser.add_argument("--wounded", default="late October 1944", + help="Approximate wound/end date (plain English)") + parser.add_argument("--notes", default="", + help="Any extra family context (optional)") + parser.add_argument("--nationality", default="canadian", + help="DB nationality filter (default: canadian)") + parser.add_argument("--corpus", default="war_diary_narrative", + help="DB corpus filter (default: war_diary_narrative)") + parser.add_argument("--top-k", type=int, default=5, + help="Results per search query (default: 5)") + args = parser.parse_args() + + print(f"\n=== Generating report for: {args.name} ===") + print(f" Unit : {args.unit}") + print(f" Joined : {args.joined}") + print(f" Wounded : {args.wounded}") + if args.notes: + print(f" Notes : {args.notes}") + print() + + # 1. Retrieve diary chunks from pgvector + print("[1/4] Retrieving diary chunks from pgvector DB...") + chunks = retrieve_diary_chunks( + nationality=args.nationality, + corpus=args.corpus, + ) + if not chunks: + print("ERROR: No chunks found. Check DB connection and filters.") + sys.exit(1) + + # 2. Build context block + print("[2/4] Assembling context...") + context_block = build_context_block(chunks) + print(f" Context: {len(context_block):,} characters from {len(chunks)} chunks") + + # 3. Assemble final prompt + print("[3/4] Building prompt from v2-tier3-report.md...") + template = load_prompt_template() + customer_block = build_customer_situation( + name=args.name, unit=args.unit, + joined=args.joined, wounded=args.wounded, + notes=args.notes, + ) + full_prompt = assemble_full_prompt(template, customer_block, context_block) + print(f" Total prompt: {len(full_prompt):,} characters") + + # 4. Generate with Claude + print("[4/4] Generating report with Claude...") + report_text = generate_report_with_claude(full_prompt, args.name) + + # 5. Save + out_path = save_report(report_text, args.name) + print(f"\n✅ Report saved to: {out_path}") + print("-" * 60) + print(report_text[:500] + "...") + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() + diff --git a/step1_run_ocr_claude-4-6.bat b/step1_run_ocr_claude-4-6.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2a88eea --- /dev/null +++ b/step1_run_ocr_claude-4-6.bat @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step1_ocr_wardiaries_claude-4-6.py ^ + --single "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\Inputs\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 27 +pause + diff --git a/step1_run_ocr_olm-ocr.bat b/step1_run_ocr_olm-ocr.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1d7486c --- /dev/null +++ b/step1_run_ocr_olm-ocr.bat @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step1_ocr_wardiaries_olmocr.py ^ + --single "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\Inputs\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44.pdf" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 27 +pause \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/step2_run_json-to-viewer_claude-4-6.bat b/step2_run_json-to-viewer_claude-4-6.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb92aac --- /dev/null +++ b/step2_run_json-to-viewer_claude-4-6.bat @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step2_json_to_viewer_md.py ^ + --input "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr\step1_Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step2_json_to_viewer" +pause + diff --git a/step2_run_json-to-viewer_olmocr.bat b/step2_run_json-to-viewer_olmocr.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..59d5218 --- /dev/null +++ b/step2_run_json-to-viewer_olmocr.bat @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step2_json_to_viewer_md.py ^ + --input "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step2_json_to_viewer" +pause + diff --git a/step3_run_extract-posn_claude-4-6.bat b/step3_run_extract-posn_claude-4-6.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..55cdf79 --- /dev/null +++ b/step3_run_extract-posn_claude-4-6.bat @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step3_extract-posn_claude-4-6.py ^ + --input "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_claude-4-6.md" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step3_llm" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 27 +pause diff --git a/step3_run_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.bat b/step3_run_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d58dce3 --- /dev/null +++ b/step3_run_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.bat @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +@echo off +python scripts\step3_extract-posn_llama-3-1-70b-instruct.py ^ + --input "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step1_olmocr\Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44_olmocr.md" ^ + --output_dir "G:\IdeaProjects\AI-Prototype\outputs_step3_llm" ^ + --first_page 7 ^ + --last_page 27 +pause diff --git a/viewer/data/corrections-5cib.json b/viewer/data/corrections-5cib.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/corrections-5cib.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/corrections-black-watch.json b/viewer/data/corrections-black-watch.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/corrections-black-watch.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/corrections-calgary-highlanders.json b/viewer/data/corrections-calgary-highlanders.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d9bb13 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/corrections-calgary-highlanders.json @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +{ + "7": { + "pass1": "1 Sep \u2014 France / Totes / MR / Sheet / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 861\nHour: 44\n\nAfter an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs purchased from local inhabitants\nof our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move,\nonce again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we\nmoved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.\nWe were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we\npassed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.\nAt approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of\nLongueville.\nCapt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out\ncompletely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us\nand the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.\nIn Bn HQ we were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the\ninhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even\nroasted a grand rabbit and cooked chicken and this was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.\nAt 1130hrs Bde held an \"O\" group in order to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take\na section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RBC doing the same move-\nment of the right flank.\nJust as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the\n6th Bde, had just \"moved in\" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.\nOur orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.\nThe afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting\nat Bde.\nGood news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and con-\ncentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past\nduring the second day and General Crerer, Army Commander, is to take the salute.\nWe are to move tomorrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.\nAnd so to bed for a good night's rest.\n\nRemarks: H\n13\nW\n\nWeather Fair and warm", + "original": "1 Sep \u2014 France / Totes / MR / Sheet / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 861\r\nHour: 44\r\n\r\nAfter an excellent night's sleep and a few eggs purchased from local inhabitants\r\nof our Bn area, slightly on the outskirts of Totes, we found ourselves on the move,\r\nonce again, northwards to Ste Foy. Ste. Foy is approx 7 miles south of Dieppe and we\r\nmoved in a very orderly manner via Longueville 2353.\r\nWe were greeted by great hand clapping, showers of grand flowers and food as we\r\npassed along the route, even at the early hour of 0630hrs.\r\nAt approx 0930hrs we arrived in the little village of Ste. Foy, east of\r\nLongueville.\r\nCapt. Mark Tennant, once again as recce party officer, had our area laid out\r\ncompletely and we moved into our respective places. The civilians simply swamped us\r\nand the next few hours were very enjoyable ones.\r\nIn Bn HQ we were very fortunate in having part of an occupied home as HQ and the\r\ninhabitants couldn't do enough for the comfort of the officers of HQ. Madame even\r\nroasted a grand rabbit and cooked chicken and this was greatly enjoyed by those concerned.\r\nAt 1130hrs Bde held an \"O\" group in order to give the C.O. his orders to attack and take\r\na section of the city of Dieppe and to move forward with the RBC doing the same move-\r\nment of the right flank.\r\nJust as those orders were given, word arrived that the 4th Bde, assisted by the\r\n6th Bde, had just \"moved in\" to Dieppe and little or no opposition.\r\nOur orders then were to sit tight and remain in our present area of Ste. Foy.\r\nThe afternoon was spent cleaning up and at 1930hrs word came for another meeting\r\nat Bde.\r\nGood news this time because we are to move into Dieppe in the morning and con-\r\ncentrate with 3 days off work. The only thing we are to do is prepare for a March Past\r\nduring the second day and General Crerer, Army Commander, is to take the salute.\r\nWe are to move tomorrow morning sometime and the hour will be settled later.\r\nAnd so to bed for a good night's rest.\r\n\r\nRemarks: H\r\n13\r\nW\r\n\r\nWeather Fair and warm" + }, + "10": { + "original": "4 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet\r\n\r\nThe main topic for the morning is \"stragglers parade\" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.\r\nFrom all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.\r\nThe Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.\r\nMajor Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.\r\nClair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.\r\nCapt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When \"Roly\" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.\r\nThis mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.\r\nDuring the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled \"Jack London\". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.\r\nAt 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered \"Wood Clearing\" and \"Passage Through A Wood\" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.\r\nWeather Fair and warm, slight rain later.", + "pass1": "4 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet\n\nThe main topic for the morning is \"stragglers parade\" to the mobile bath. As per normal we have to travel many miles from the present area to the site of the baths. This time we have to travel 10 miles into 4 Bde area, past the Dieppe Canadian Military Cemetry. A stragglers parade is necessary to-day because of a breakdown in operations at the baths yesterday.\nFrom all appearances we shall complete our 3 days rest and we may possibly be lucky enough to get an additional 24 hours.\nThe Coys carried out training to-day along battle drill lines. Section and platoon movements were taught to the new men and we are taking care that every moment is put to good use.\nMajor Warren, our dental officer, was kept very busy during the day making adjustments to the odd tooth and he has helping him Capt. Sproule with another mobile dental office.\nClair Lannan our auxilliary services officer was alsokept busy and is planning another show for the boys to-night.\nCapt. Roly Higgins, our paymaster, paid a small number of the boys to-day and it sure is a pity there is nothing to spend any on around town. When \"Roly\" shows up, around the Bn area, it is a sure sign that the base hospital is ahead of us.\nThis mornign we received 138 ORs and 2 officers as reinforcements. The officers are Lieut. Gord Seller and Lieut. H. Podealuk. We are slowly getting back to strength with the arrival of this group.\nDuring the evening there was a movie at the RAP HQ given by the Aux Services entitled \"Jack London\". The area was quiet and many of the lads climbed into bed real early, still trying to catch up on lost sleep.\nAt 1800hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan held a company commanders meeting and problems of personnel and current training problems were discussed at length. The C.O. also covered \"Wood Clearing\" and \"Passage Through A Wood\" as a refresher and carried this out in a very able manner. Foret de la Londe battle is the reason for this refresher and the C.O. used the RHC as an example for us to follow in this respect.\nWeather Fair and warm, slight rain later." + }, + "9": { + "original": "3 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2568 / Sheet\r\n\r\nTo-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things.\r\nAt 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942.\r\nInformation received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago.\r\nAt 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route.\r\nAt 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the \"eyes left\" instead of the usual \"eyes right\".\r\nOn arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial \"stew\".\r\nAt 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course.\r\nThe balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.\r\nWeather Sultry and rain later\r\n\r\nRemarks: 1 2\r\n1 3", + "pass1": "3 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE les / DIEPPE / MR 2568 / Sheet\n\nTo-day started off as another very dull Sunday but brightened up as the day progressed. Our Battalion church parade was postponed until this evening, due to several interfering things.\nAt 1000hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan, accompanied by Major Ross Ellis, went to the Dieppe Canadian Cemetry to attend a memorial service at 1100hrs. A 15cwt truck also went from the Bn, taking along the few remaining chaps in the Bn who took part in the Dieppe attack in 1942.\nInformation received reports the service to have been very nice and many lads are very sorry they were not allowed the opportunity of attending. Unfortunately only a limited attendance could be allowed and the space was reserved for those who had taken part in the Dieppe battle two years ago.\nAt 1200hrs the Bn formed up under our 2I/C, Major Robinson, and for a change we were placed into sixes. Reason for sixes is the limited area for the whole division in the city and the column would be too long for the march past if formed up in normal column of route.\nAt 1300hrs the Bn moved off on foot down hills and across the foot bridge in the canal and then uphill to the high road running north and south on the west side of Dieppe. It was a long hot march and yet it really was well worth the effort. It was a very impressive column of troops who passed through the cheering throngs of civilians along the streets and to see General Crerar take the salute from those battle scarred veterans. A noticeable thing was the \"eyes left\" instead of the usual \"eyes right\".\nOn arrival back in the Bn area around 1600hrs and then another glorious supper of the proverbial \"stew\".\nAt 1800hrs Padre Percy held a church service in the football field to our rear and there was an excellent attendance, purely voluntary of course.\nThe balance of the evening was very quiet with only a very few of the lads going into town where even one little drink was unobtainable.\nWeather Sultry and rain later\n\nRemarks: 1 2\n1 3" + }, + "8": { + "original": "2 Sep 44 \u2014 France / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8E1 / Neuville les / Dieppe (out- / skirts Dieppe) / MR 2468 / Sheet\r\n\r\nWe moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.\r\nJerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made \"mincemeat\" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.\r\nOur area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.\r\nWe are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.\r\nOne thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.\r\nDieppe is not \"out of bounds\" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.\r\nThe balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.\r\nWeather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.\r\n\r\nRemarks: / 3", + "pass1": "2 Sep 44 \u2014 France / Ste. Foy / MR 2553 / Sheet 8E1 / Neuville les / Dieppe (out- / skirts Dieppe) / MR 2468 / Sheet\n\nWe moved from Ste. Foy to Neuville les Dieppe around 0930hrs and found ourselves passing through heavily mined and fortified areas.\nJerry sure intended to hold the town from the appearance of everything. He has made \"mincemeat\" of all his pill boxes, etc. by demolitions and generally made a mess of the docks and quays.\nOur area is a former German defended locality and as is usual our Bn HQ is in a former German HQ building. Somehow we always manage to do this same thing and many times it hasn't proven a very wise move.\nWe are not in defense in any way and all coys and eqpt are in their own groups and in no way dispersed other than freedom of movement. To-day was proclaimed a holiday by Division and the day is to be spent on cleaning up and maintenance.of vehicles is practically the only work going on. To-morrow all Dieppe veterans are to attend a memorial service at the Canadian Dieppe cemetry. In the afternoon is our March Past for General Crerar and there is the normal confusion over this issue. Example - webbing on-webbing off, soft hats worn - tin hats worn. This will all straighten itself out before to-morrow.\nOne thing we are still assured of is our three day rest and everybody is keeping their fingers crossed.\nDieppe is not \"out of bounds\" and the troops may go into town providing they are home by 2200hrs. It is quite OK though because there is nothing to buy nor anything to drink. Quite a safe bet for the powers that be in making this decision.\nThe balance of the day was very quiet and no excitement.\nWeather Fair and warm, rain later in the day.\n\nRemarks: / 3" + }, + "11": { + "original": "5 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet\r\n\r\nThe Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency.\r\nMajor S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces.\r\nDuring the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised.\r\nAt 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde.\r\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to \"herd\" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move.\r\nThe C.O. held an \"O\" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our \"H\" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. \"H\" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border.\r\nWe are on the \"no sleep\" list once again.\r\nWeather Rain and cool", + "pass1": "5 Sep 44 \u2014 France / NEUVILLE Les / DIEPPE / MR 2468 / Sheet\n\nThe Battalion carried on with special training for the benefit of the new per-sonnel throughout the day. This training consisted of section and platoon battle-drill and some Gren guns which had just been repaired were tested for efficiency.\nMajor S.O. Robinson, our 21/c, located an area where the P.I.A.T. could be fired and those personnel who had not as yet fired the weapon were put through their paces.\nDuring the day Brig. McGill visited Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and reassured us that we would move sometime during the latter portion of the day. This move is an expected one and we are in no way surprised.\nAt 1700hrs the C.O. attended a conference of C.Os. at Main Div HQ, where problems and tactical lessons learned, were discussed. At 0645hrs the C.O., while at Div, was informed that we were on one hour's notice to move and at the same time the Bn was warned through Bde.\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan came back to the Bn at once and in the meantime Major Ross Ellis had the Bn in preparation. Troubles galore arose here because many of the lads had gone down town into Dieppe for the evening and all means of communication were used to \"herd\" all the boys together and back into our own area, to await final orders to move.\nThe C.O. held an \"O\" Group and put all in the picture, including supporting arms who had by now joined us again after their rest. We were to have T.C.Vs. and this is what caused an ensuing delay. The T.C.Vs. became lost and at 2330hrs, our \"H\" hour, with the companies to lead, there still were no T.C.Vs. \"H\" hour was pushed back a half hour three different times and at 0100hrs they had arrived and we were on our way. Our ultimate objective is Zeebrugge, north of Bruges in Belgium, and near the Dutch border.\nWe are on the \"no sleep\" list once again.\nWeather Rain and cool" + }, + "15": { + "original": "7 Sep 44 \u2014 France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nBn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380.\r\nOnce again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments.\r\nOur casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson).\r\nIt seems to be our luck to draw the \"jack-pot\" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information.\r\nEvery man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.\r\nWeather Heavy rain and very cold\r\n\r\nRemarks: 4\r\n2\r\n15\r\n\r\n8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet\r\n\r\nDuring the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. \"D\" Coy, followed by \"C\", followed by \"B\" and then \"A\", in a plan of coy \"bites\", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs.\r\n\"D\" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given \"green\" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route.\r\nBaker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to \"crack on\". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "7 Sep 44 \u2014 France / ST. FOLQUIN / MR 0675 / Sheet / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nBn HQ had set up HQ in a house up behind the troops and when 88s came screaming past the windows and heavy shells shook the ground and houses, thoughts turned to outside trenches. We sat tight all night and awaited first light when we were to start a plan of moving northwards to Loon Plage, 1380.\nOnce again false information caused us serious delay and many anzious moments.\nOur casualties amounted to 30 with 1 dead and 2 officers wounded. (Capt Turner and Lieut. Wilson).\nIt seems to be our luck to draw the \"jack-pot\" on a great number of attacks and it is all the result of false information.\nEvery man in the Bn can be given credit for the grand success of the Bn in taking and holding our portion of Bourbougville which, by the way, was the important part and paved our way for the advance to-morrow morning.\nWeather Heavy rain and very cold\n\nRemarks: 4\n2\n15\n\n8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet\n\nDuring the early hour of the morning the Bn continued to hold fast and, with all very much wide awake, we awaited 0700hrs to push on. \"D\" Coy, followed by \"C\", followed by \"B\" and then \"A\", in a plan of coy \"bites\", started the move at its appointed your of 0700hrs.\n\"D\" Coy passed its S.P. dead on time and was on its objective, Les Planches 1278, by 0840hrs. This report simply astounded command SP but nevertheless was true. Charlie Coy was then given \"green\" and away they went arriving at their objective, the second bite, road junction 1278 north of Les Planches, in record time but bumping into stiff opposition along the route.\nBaker and Able companies were then ordered ahead to their objectives but this was just about changed when another, later proven false, report arrived saying Loon Plage was clear and to \"crack on\". Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan feeling this report, through other sources, was not true, and certainly at the time conflicting with our own portion of the 2 coys in position, hesitated and rightly so. The report was soon reported untrue and instead of running headlong into a hornets' nest we continued on with our original plan. Charlie and Dog companies came under terrific shell-fire but hung on. Soon Baker company was on its way and when it came even with Charlie company the enemy turned everything, within the vicinity, loose upon the crossroads. Movement forward then became very slow and tedious.\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "16": { + "original": "8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nHigher formation kept bothering us to \"crack on\", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.\r\nWe must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.\r\nOur Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.\r\nThe Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.\r\nFinally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.\r\nDog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.\r\nThe R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.\r\n\"Soon\", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, \"D\" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and \"B\" and \"A\" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.\r\nThis draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG-VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nHigher formation kept bothering us to \"crack on\", little realizing the difficulty being experienced. Able company kept tight on Baker company's heels throughout the advance.\nWe must give great credit to the artillery and heavy mortars, plus our own mortars, for the very valuable support they gave us throughout the attack. They were hampered somewhat by ammo shortage and it is hoped this situation will be rectified shortly.\nOur Anti-Tank platoon had their first real workout to-day and had a regular field-day. They sniped everything in sight and Major Del Harrison is still boasting about the grand job the 6 pdrs did when he drew their fire on to the church in Loon Plage which he suspected as an enemy O.P.\nThe Anti-Tank ran short of ammo and Capt Mark Tennant rushed a further supply to their position.\nFinally, advance became so slow because of the heavy MG and shell-fire from almost directly north and south, the Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan ordered Dog company, who were bedded in around Les Planches, to push around the left flank and attempt an attack on Loon Plage from the west.\nDog Coy did very well and managed to get into an area 500 metres from their original objective in the centre of Loon Plage. However, this advance was not without casualties and they finally consolidated in and around farm buildings, 120800. Jerry shelled this spot and poured machine gun fire into the building itself.\nThe R de Mais were then ordered to assist us by moving 3 coys from Bourbourgville northwards along the road running parallel to our axis but 500 to 1000 metres east of us. They took some five hours to even get to a point 1500 metres up the road from Bourbourgville. They did not assist us in any way to clean up our trouble from this right flank and we had to continue without help.\n\"Soon\", around 2400hrs, we pulled our 3 most forward coys,A, B, and D, back to a more restricted area near Charlie Coy, ending up with Charlie coy on its original spot, road junction 1278, \"D\" Coy 1200 metres on its left rear and \"B\" and \"A\" 500 metres north of the other two respective positions.\nThis draw back was necessary from several angles, one of which was the low coy strengths, A,B, and D Coys strength each about 30. Another, the men had to be fed as it was some 42hrsfor them to be without food and they could not be fed in the forward position. They could not possibly get any further forward so Brig. McGill drew us to a spot, as stated above, a distance of a few hundred metres back and here the men were fed and received a few hours attempted sleep by a series of shifts.\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "17": { + "original": "8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nThe enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Weather\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.\r\n\r\n9 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nAt approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, \"Go ahead\".\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified \"Pill Box\", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O.\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "8 Sep 44 \u2014 France / BOURBOURG- / VILLE / MR 1175 / Sheet / FARM / MR 1277 / Sheet / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nThe enemy had been seen digging in along the railroad running parallel to our axis, some 300 metres east and this flank was watched very cautiously. The only trouble experienced from here was continual machine gun fire and our companies took heavy toll of snipers as they tried to work into our lines.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Capt George Stott and Lieut Bacon, of Support Coy, deserve a lot of credit for the fine job they performed in getting forward around 2300hrs to the isolated companies and leading them to their rear areas.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Weather\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Strong wind and heavy rain, cold.\n\n9 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nAt approx 0815hrs Major Ross Ellis was called to the #18 Set and was almost struck dumbfounded to hear Major Dalt Heyland ask to be allowed to send a platoon and section of carriers into Loon Plage because he had heard 200 enemy were somewhere around town and ready to be taken prisoners. Also, Major Heyland understood things had definitely quieted down within the town. Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan was in conference with Brig. McGill at the time at Bn HQ and immediately said, \"Go ahead\".\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Major Heyland shortly reported to the C.O. that the town was clear and had secured it with the platoon commanded by Lieut. Thompson, of 14 pl, and the section of carriers under Sgt. Baker.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Capt Mark Tennant soon was on his way to recce a new Bn HQ in Loon Plage and at the same time the C.O. ordered the rifle companies to proceed at once into Loon Plage. Bn HQ preceeded the companies into town and took up a HQ in a former German command post. This building was a very heavily fortified \"Pill Box\", cleverly camouflaged to resemble a large barn and entirely equipped with electrical ventilation system and electric lights, not working as all wires had been cut. This HQ was soon evacuated however because the air was bad and in complete darkness and HQ was moved to a house in its' immediate area.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The companies soon entered town and were greeted to cheers and the famous wine and bread and soon had taken up their own areas as laid on by the C.O.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had issued a previous order that, because he expected the Bn to be subjected to very heavy shell fire, the companies would dig in securely as priority of tasks.\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "18": { + "original": "9 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nAt 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.\r\nThe infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite \u00a5so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.\r\nThey worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.\r\nAt 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.\r\nThis plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.\r\nEven at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.\r\nWeather Fair and Cool\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "9 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nAt 1400hrs the C.O. sent out the carrier platoon to patrol all areas following main roads and laterals, from our position, northwards to the sea, westwards to Gravelines, 0680, and eastwards, if possible, to grid line 16. At the same time an infantry platoon, under Lieut. Thompson, was sent out on a fighting patrol 1500 metres along the main road from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and to investigate a suspected gun position, 1681, near the windpump. The carrier platoon made a complete patrol of the area allotted to them, excepting the sector eastwards from grid line 14 to grid line 16, and reported the area clear. They did, however, report enemy positions in the eastern sector, not recce'd but observed, and the information obtained will be very helpful to our supporting arms and also our own patrols.\nThe infantry platoon patrol working eastwards from Loon Plage to 1681 however were not quite \u00a5so quick and suffered casualties and slow advance as a result, because of heavy shell-fire to their front.\nThey worked forward slowly under these conditions and at 2200hrs reported 200x ~~feet~~ short of their objective. Our arty was continually playing on suspected and confirmed spots and assisted at times in keeping down the enemy fire.\nAt 1000hrs Brig McGill arrived at Bn HQ and laid his plans before the C.O. We are to continue harassing the enemy and to keep on stirring him up to prevent his possible infiltration back along the coast, to our north, in an attempt to move westwards. The infantry patrol under Lieut Thompson will be relieved by a section of infantry as quickly as possible and this section will keep a continual annoying fire from several points on to enemy positions already known and others suspected. This section will be relieved at first light to-morrow morning by another section who will remain out all day and be relieved at last light by yet another section.\nThis plan will continue throughout our stay here and communication will be maintained by telephone, radio and scout intermediates.\nEven at 2400hrs the enemy were still shelling our area, in Loon Plage, and it is hoped he will soon be discouraged by the continual pin-pricking fire being directed on him by the patrols. Further information at this time is that the C.O. intends to continue carrier patrols, as well as infantry patrols, throughout to-morrow.\nWeather Fair and Cool\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "19": { + "original": "10 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nTo-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.\r\nIn the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.\r\nOur standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.\r\nArtillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.\r\n4.2\" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to \"cease fire\" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to \"cease fire\" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.\r\nIn the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the \"I\" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of \"I\" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.\r\nThe scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.\r\nThe Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.\r\nOrders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "10 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nTo-day was one of little activity. During the night we were shelled several times and some certainly landed much too close for comfort and it was great relief to everyone to find the day quiet, and free from enemy shelling and mortaring.\nIn the morning, scouts were employed as patrols throughout the area, previously reported clear, and confirmed the report by reporting the patrol area still free.\nOur standing patrol at 1681 remained in observation and throughout the day sent in periodic reports on enemy movement to their front. Snipers were employed on the flanks of this patrol and they also sent in valuable information.\nArtillery played fire on targets of opportunity and suspected positions and there is certainly no question as to their success.\n4.2\" Mortars, after bringing fire on some of our more important enemy locations, were ordered to \"cease fire\" by their own Sunray because of ammunition shortage. This order to \"cease fire\" to the mortars cause Capt Morgan of the Tor Scots to tear his hair because it happened just as he was really chasing Jerries and causing the enemy some worry.\nIn the afternoon the scouts were again sent on patrols and the Pioneers proceeded to check and confirm mine fields, as marked on the Def overprint, of the areas from Le Clipon westwards some 4000 metres along the coast. Cpl. Jack Malkin of the \"I\" Sec with Pte. Sandy McLellan of \"I\" Sec on the motorcycle patrolled and checked all main roads and laterals north and north-west of Loon Plage, to the coast. These roads were previously reported clear and were confirmed by this roving M/C patrol. The one peculiar thing here was that they took a prisoner in the Casino at 127834 and yet the Casino had previously been reported clear.\nThe scouts returned from their patrol in good time with the story that the areas they were to search were clear of enemy but this report soon had to be discounted because it was found that they didn't know exactly where they had been, and as it could have been one of 2 places some 1000 metres apart, their story was washed out.\nThe Pioneers reported on the mine-fields and confirmed one long stretch and washed out another. They also brought back valuable information re ammo dumps and weapons found deserted and brought in 2 French type anti-tank mines found in the German mine-fields. They were in very poor condition and had been underground for a long time.\nOrders from Bde are simply that we are to continue pricking at the enemy wherever he is and whenever we see him. Our patrols certainly are carrying this order out to the fullest.\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "20": { + "original": "10 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nDuring the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.\r\nAt 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, \"Give us two more men and we'll take Holland\".\r\nUpon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.\r\nAt 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all \"hell\" let loose.\r\nThe meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.\r\nWeather Fair and Warm\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "10 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nDuring the evening a great number of the Maquis and civilians grouped in Loon Plage, armed with a little of everything and proclaimed the fact, they were going to take Dunkerque. They made great noise and went around firing weapons and generally made a nuisance of themselves.\nAt 0845hrs Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan travelled to Bde to attend a C.Os. meeting and while there Brigadier McGill put all attending into the present picture and only one order to move. The R de Mais are the only ones to move their Bn position and the Calgarys and RHC remain tight. For once we actually got a break in one way and yet in another way we didn't because we are taking over R de Mais patrol at Coppenaxfort, 163759. Our Bn position now extends over an area of so many thousands of metres that it is hard to believe and particularly with such a depleted Bn. Our strength is practically rock bottom and yet we are entrusted to do this big job. One very bright remark made, was, \"Give us two more men and we'll take Holland\".\nUpon returning to Bn HQ the C.O. was told the enemy had shelled the larger party of Maquis as they proceeded from Loon Plage to Dunkerque and just as the party was passing through Baker Coy lines. Many of the Maquis were wounded and an unknown number killed but worst of all one Baker Coy man was killed and 4 wounded. Once again Major Ross Ellis was in the centre of things and assisted by others from Bn HQ and Baker Coy helped in the evacuation of wounded and much to his own peril, because he was under shell-fire during the whole time.\nAt 2315hrs the C.O. held a Coy Commanders' meeting and due to an incident at the Bn HQ gate with the guards, the C.O. was not in a good mood. The C.O. and I.O. did not know the pass word and the guards did the wrong thing by coming up to the Jeep when asked to do so and when the C.O. found out they didn't know their duties all \"hell\" let loose.\nThe meeting lasted until 2400hrs and during this time the enemy continued to shell the area.\nWeather Fair and Warm\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "21": { + "original": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nFour patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16.\r\nOne patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area.\r\nThe patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty.\r\nDuring the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their \"casual\" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz.\r\nBn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as \"I\" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon.\r\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured.\r\nAt 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nFour patrols were sent out last night to cover 4 areas from the coast and Loon Plage grid line 14 to the coast and canal grid line 16.\nOne patrol was to comb the beach area directly north of us and make sure the area was clear. The second to specifically take out a mortar position at 143836. The third to confirm reported enemy movement and the fourth to make sure the area south to the main road was clear of enemy from the near side of the canal to our own area.\nThe patrols may be considered successful although #1 and #2 had difficulty and did not complete their tasks. #1 and #2 patrols met, just as an enemy horse drawn ammo column was sighted on the beach road between Le Clipon and Mardick and decided to ambush the tail vehicle. This was not a good idea because the enemy took objection and messed the patrol up by causing Lieut G.W. Atkinson to become a casualty. These patrols then proceeded homewards with the casualty.\nDuring the morning the men cleaned up and generally got tidied up because the C.O. did not like their \"casual\" appearance. They had several days to get cleaned up and had not done so, therefore the Blitz.\nBn HQ was the scene of commotion throughout the day as \"I\" Sec was besieged with French informers and Maquis. Much information was received and many patrols and parties sent to investigate rumours supplied by those people. There was some success and a few funny moments as well. Much laughter went up as two 'teen age boys, with rifles, brought in 3 German prisoners from Le Clipon.\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan and Major Ross Ellis attended a cocktail party at Monsieur Le Maires' home at 1030hrs. Here they were surrounded by bevies of beautiful girls and glasses of champagne plus, of all things, a large beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers. All this information is from the C.O. and Adj however, and is repeated here as rumoured.\nAt 1400hrs the carrier platoon were sent out on several jobs as patrols. One section went to travel the north road from Le Clipon to Mardick and report upon rumoured enemy patrols. Another section went to 134834 and are to remain there as a standing patrol with 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres north of the standing patrol and 2 scouts at the cross roads, 500 metres south of the standing patrol, with 38 Set wireless link between them and an 18 Set link from the base back to Bn HQ. This patrol will ease the strain of sending patrols continually from Bn HQ to investigate rumours along these north roads.\n\nRemarks: 15" + }, + "22": { + "original": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nThe standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.\r\nIn the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat \"jumpy\" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us.\r\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O.\r\nWe still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements.\r\nAnother fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys.\r\nPatrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports.\r\nTwo of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them.\r\nAn interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes.\r\nThere was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side.\r\nA scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety.\r\nThe standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15\r\n2", + "pass1": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nThe standing patrol at the canal road junction 1581 are still in observation and are reporting periodically to Bn HQ. The enemy appears quiet in this area now, after an Arty pounding this morning. The Arty chased 2 half-track enemy vehicles out of the windmill area across the canal from one position.\nIn the evening the Hun pounded our positions with Arty and mortar, causing some concern. We do become somewhat \"jumpy\" in rest areas because we are so used to continual pounding in the front and there it seldom bothers us.\nLieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan had a conference with M. Horchard, the F.F.I.commander within the area, and arranged for a certain help from the F.F.I. on tasks as laid down by the C.O.\nWe still feel that trouble is possible wherever the F.F.I. are located. They are a blood thirsty lot and can be of great help but they are also anything but careful in their movements.\nAnother fairly large mail arrived to-day and many lads were seen moving around with six or seven letters in their hands. Once again the odd parcel is turning up, much to the weldome cheers of the boys.\nPatrols were again sent out to recce areas and others to prevent infiltration. We are very interested in the near side of the canal and although many attempts have been made so far to obtain this information we are more or less still in the dark. This is mostly due to conflicting reports.\nTwo of the recce patrols saw enemy and in one case the enemy was moving in a party of 3 with an LMG towards the west, not particularly into our own positions but bypassing them.\nAn interesting feature was a great conflagration caused when some 8 haystacks across the canal, almost simultaneously, burst into flame. They lighted the whole countryside and patrols found great difficulty in moving about their routes.\nThere was considerable enemy movement, heard by patrols, coming from the far side of the canal and it is felt that the hay stacks were fired to screen their movements and prevent active patrolling on our side.\nA scout patrol of two men, Ptes Shave and Rosenberger, failed to return from a recce patrol in the vicinity of Bme Geersen. Up until the time the diary is being written they are still absent and considerable anxiety is felt for their safety.\nThe standing patrol 1581 cross roads and canal reported a bad haystack fire 25 feet from their right gunner and considerable enemy rifle, MG and grenade fire pouring into their position. No casualties resulted.\n\nRemarks: 15\n2" + }, + "23": { + "original": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nThe carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.\r\nAt 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of \"C\" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding \"C\" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident.\r\nPatrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.\r\nWeather Fair and Warm\r\n\r\n12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\nHour: .\r\n\r\nAnother fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living.\r\nM. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences.\r\nAt 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town.\r\nPatrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. \"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for\r\n\r\nRemarks: ,5", + "pass1": "11 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLACE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nThe carrier patrol at cross roads Fmn Debergbe 135835 reported no enemy activity whatever in their areas.\nAt 2400hrs considerable MG fire was heard coming from the forward areas of \"C\" Coy. At the time Major Dalt Heyland, commanding \"C\" Coy, was at Bn HQ and phoned his company to make a check, but was informed a check was already being made. Soon a report came through the F.F.I., attempting to get through our lines to Mardick to clear a suspected mortar position there, had been challenged by our outpost and had returned sten gun fire. The Charlie Coy lad was shot dead in his slit trench. The four F.F.I. were brought to HQ and disarmed, interrogated and placed in custody for the night. M. Horchard, their commander, was notified to report to-morrow morning to Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan regarding the F.F.I. incident.\nPatrols are causing considerable heart-aches and head-aches because of different people briefing them and discrepancies in stories and reports. The I.O. is always glad to see the end of the day and the patrol report in the hands of Bde.\nWeather Fair and Warm\n\n12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\nHour: .\n\nAnother fairly quiet day for us. There was little or no shelling within the area and general cleaning up was the order of the day. All the lads are slowly but surely to normal living.\nM. Herchard, the F.F.I. commander, arrived at 0930hrs and talked with Lieut-Col. D.G. MacLauchlan about the shooting episode of last night. He has promised to co-operate in every way to prevent any such re-occurrences.\nAt 1030hrs 9 F.F.I. uniformed men arrived and it is understood they will more or less police the area and relieve the Bn of some of the civilian refugee troubles. They will also assist in the guarding of the routes in and out of town.\nPatrolling continues as usual to-day with probably a little more stress on observation. Scouts were sent out in pairs to establish forward OPs on 3 roads leading towards Dunkerque and near Fme Geersen. This operation took a long time but excellent information was forthcoming when their OPs were firmly established. One patrol managed to get into Fme Geersen and out again. This was certainly a very interesting feat. Another patrol investigated the ground south of Fme Geersen to confirm or deny the presence of an enemy trio and MG seen moving into our patrol area during the night. The report was denied. \"I\" S.c sent an \"I\" man and a scout to the Casino, 126843, to establish an OP and report upon beach conditions. The Casino was not good enough for\n\nRemarks: ,5" + }, + "24": { + "original": "12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nan OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.\r\nThe C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up.\r\nTechnical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself.\r\n\"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point.\r\nDog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon \"bites\" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight.\r\nDog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic.\r\nThere is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, \"The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements\". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself.\r\nWhen Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress.\r\nDuring the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory", + "pass1": "12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nan OP and the pair moved along the beach a few hundreds yards to an unoccupied German artillery OP on the sand dunes. From here observation is excellent when visibility remains OK. Fog from the sea continually rolls landward and at times visibility is nil. The carrier patrol continues to report Coppenaxfort clear.\nThe C.O. visited Brig. McGill during the afternoon and returned to BnHQ in a happy mood. Evidently the patrolling system being employed by the Bn is satisfactory. It certainly should be however, because we have gathered a wealth of information from all sources and a new defense overprint could be made quite easily from our maps and we certainly have plenty maps set up.\nTechnical representatives arrived and are listing and collecting enemy equipment and ammo from our areas. Loon Plage is a veritable dump in itself.\n\"C\" Coy took over from Sgt. Sadler's carrier section at the cross roads, 135835, and experienced no trouble whatever in taking over. Two sections of carriers have replaced Charlie Coy within Loon Plage. This is our first step towards securing Mardick, a very strong enemy point.\nDog company received orders from the C.O. to also move north and by successive platoon \"bites\" take and hold as a firm base, Fme Geersen. They are to move during the early hours to-morrow morning. Although Fme Geersen is reported clear at the present moment, through scout sources, we are not taking any chances on this and adequate precautions will be made to ensure our alertness in attacking the Fme and surrounding territory. The Hun has a habit of allowing recce patrols through and then when the main body arrives he puts up a considerable fight.\nDog company area is to be held by a skeleton force consisting of a section from Able coy. This section will only man the road block into town as a precaution against through traffic.\nThere is one prime thing sticking in our minds at the moment and it is the result of a conversation this morning between Brig. McGill and the C.O. With a series of handsweeping movements a broad plan was disclosed by the Brig for our attack on Dunkerque in the near future. When it had been explained earlier to the G.O.C. that our strength was low, he remarked, \"The Calgaries will have some 178 reinforcements\". From this type of conversation it would appear that shortly, 5 C.I.B. will take Germany all by itself.\nWhen Dunkerque is seen from the OPs and the defenses shown on the def overprints are studied, it becomes even more forbidding and formidable as a fortress.\nDuring the evening heavy bombers were heard roaring out towards German territory" + }, + "25": { + "original": "12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nand heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.\r\nWeather Fair and Warm\r\n\r\n13 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\r\n\r\nAt approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.\r\nMardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.\r\nA series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.\r\nAt 0240hrs Dog Coy reported \"blue\" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.\r\nApparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported \"red\" and very shortly afterwards \"green\". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.\r\nDuring all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.\r\nHowever all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from \"green\" to \"red\". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line \"red\" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.\r\nThroughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy.\r\n\r\nRemarks: 15", + "pass1": "12 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nand heavy shelling and mortaring were heard coming from the direction of Dunkerque.\nWeather Fair and Warm\n\n13 Sep 44 \u2014 France / LOON PLAGE / MR 1380 / Sheet\n\nAt approx 2400hrs Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen at 150832. Charlie Coy had taken over the road junction at 135834 as our first step towards taking Mardick 155830, and now Dog Coy attacked Fme Geersen as our second step or bite as we so familiarly call movements of this type.\nMardick has been a hot spot, consistently, and it is a very necessary step we must finish before proceeding on to Dunkerque within the next few days. Fmn Geersen and Mardick must therefore, necessarily be taken and held, to secure our start line.\nA series of check lines, blue, red and green had been arranged previously by the C.O. and as Dog Coy progressed they were to report the check line or so many yards plus or minus of it. By this method it is possible to tell almost exactly where any attacking formation is at the time.\nAt 0240hrs Dog Coy reported \"blue\" and asked for arty on task 12. At 0300hrs this fire was stopped.\nApparently up until now very little opposition had been met and the coy continued pushing, until at 0329hrs they reported \"red\" and very shortly afterwards \"green\". Their objective had veen reached and still little or no opposition. At 0410hrs Dog Coy requested another minute of Arty on task 12.\nDuring all this time Bde had been bothering us for information and at 0430hrs Major Ross Ellis reported our progress to date to Capt. Bob Porter, Bde L.O.\nHowever all the calm soon vanished because around 0515hrs the enemy started taking a strong dislike to Dog Coy's presence and forced Dog back from \"green\" to \"red\". Enemy fire became very heavy on green and a report arrived at command post that the enemy were pushing from green to red. Sunray of Mike 4, Major Del Harrison, then called for Arty on T 12, T 20 and task 16. Dog Coy held on to report line \"red\" despite the opposition and continued to direct Arty fire on the enemy position. Sounds from enemy lines indicated that our Arty had been effective and enemy had been wounded.\nThroughout the day Dog Coy remained quiet and reported their company position, around the houses, at 146835. They were continually sniped by Schmeiser and rifle and at times the mortaring and shelling wasvery heavy.\n\nRemarks: 15" + } +} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/viewer/data/flags-5cib.json b/viewer/data/flags-5cib.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/flags-5cib.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/flags-black-watch.json b/viewer/data/flags-black-watch.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/flags-black-watch.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/flags-calgary-highlanders.json b/viewer/data/flags-calgary-highlanders.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/flags-calgary-highlanders.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/pass2_flags-5cib.json b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-5cib.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-5cib.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/pass2_flags-black-watch.json b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-black-watch.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-black-watch.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/data/pass2_flags-calgary-highlanders.json b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-calgary-highlanders.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f117788 --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/data/pass2_flags-calgary-highlanders.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +{} diff --git a/viewer/p44-landing.html b/viewer/p44-landing.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d98aa0b --- /dev/null +++ b/viewer/p44-landing.html @@ -0,0 +1,337 @@ + + + + + +P44 OCR — War Diary Transcription + + + + +
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+ overflow: hidden; + border-right: 1px solid var(--border); +} +.panel:last-child { border-right: none; } + +.panel-header { + padding: 5px 10px; + font-size: 9px; + letter-spacing: 0.12em; + color: var(--gold-dim); + text-transform: uppercase; + background: var(--surface); + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); + flex-shrink: 0; + display: flex; + align-items: center; + gap: 8px; +} +.panel-header .ph-title { flex: 1; } + +/* page navigation */ +.page-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; } +.page-nav button { + background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); + border-radius: 2px; color: var(--text); font-size: 10px; + padding: 1px 6px; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5; +} +.page-nav button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); } +.page-nav button:disabled { opacity: 0.3; cursor: default; } +.page-nav input[type="number"] { + width: 42px; text-align: center; + background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); + border-radius: 2px; color: var(--text); font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 3px; +} +#page-label { font-size: 9px; color: var(--text-dim); white-space: nowrap; } + +.panel-body { + flex: 1; + overflow: auto; + position: relative; +} + +/* ── Left panel: PDF canvas + overlay ────────────────────────── */ +#image-panel-body { + position: relative; + scrollbar-gutter: stable; /* reserve scrollbar space always — prevents layout shift on zoom */ +} + +#pdf-container { + position: relative; + display: block; /* block instead of inline-block — fills full panel width cleanly */ + width: 100%; + min-height: 100%; /* always occupies the full panel height so nothing else renders below */ +} + +#pdf-canvas { + display: block; + user-select: none; + background: #e8e0cc; +} + +#overlay { + position: absolute; + top: 0; left: 0; + pointer-events: none; +} + +/* noinspection CssUnusedSymbol */ +.word-box { + position: absolute; + border: 1px solid transparent; + border-radius: 1px; + cursor: crosshair; + pointer-events: all; + transition: background 0.07s, border-color 0.07s; +} +/* noinspection CssUnusedSymbol */ +.word-box:hover, +/* noinspection CssUnusedSymbol */ +.word-box.highlight { + background: rgba(255, 224, 102, 0.38); + border-color: var(--highlight); +} + +.panel-placeholder { + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + align-items: center; + justify-content: center; + height: 100%; + gap: 12px; + color: var(--text-dim); + font-size: 13px; + font-style: italic; + padding: 40px; + text-align: center; +} +.panel-placeholder em { + color: var(--gold-dim); + font-size: 11px; + font-style: normal; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; +} + +.spinner { + width: 22px; height: 22px; + border: 2px solid var(--surface2); + border-top-color: var(--gold); + border-radius: 50%; + animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite; +} +@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } } + +/* ── Footer ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */ +#footer { + display: flex; + align-items: center; + padding: 0 12px; + gap: 10px; + background: var(--surface); + border-top: 1px solid var(--border); + font-size: 10px; + color: var(--text-dim); +} +#status-msg { flex: 1; font-style: italic; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; } + +/* ── Scrollbars ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */ +::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; height: 7px; } +::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); } +::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--surface2); border-radius: 4px; } +::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); } + +/* ── Active toggle button state (sync-scroll, edit mode) ─────── */ +.tb-btn.active { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); } + +/* ── Flag buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */ +.flag-btn { font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 7px; } +.flag-btn.active { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); } +/* ── Footer extras ────────────────────────────────────────────── */ +#flags-summary { color: var(--gold-dim); letter-spacing: 0.04em; white-space: nowrap; font-size: 10px; } +#kbd-hint { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 9px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0.7; } + + +/* ── Zoom indicator in left panel header ─────────────────────────── */ +#zoom-label { + font-size: 9px; color: var(--gold-dim); letter-spacing: 0.06em; + white-space: nowrap; min-width: 34px; text-align: right; +} +#btn-zoom-reset { + padding: 1px 6px; font-size: 9px; font-family: inherit; + background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); + border-radius: 2px; color: var(--text-dim); cursor: pointer; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; white-space: nowrap; + transition: border-color 0.12s, color 0.12s; +} +#btn-zoom-reset:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); } + +/* ── Role switcher ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */ +#role-select, #ocr-source-select { + background: var(--surface2); + border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); + border-radius: 3px; + color: var(--text); + font-size: 10px; + font-family: inherit; + padding: 2px 4px; + cursor: pointer; +} + +/* ── Pass 2 review banner ─────────────────────────────────────────── */ +#pass2-banner { + display: none; + align-items: center; + padding: 0 14px; + background: #2e2010; + border-bottom: 1px solid #c08020; + font-size: 11px; + color: #e8b848; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + height: 26px; + overflow: hidden; + white-space: nowrap; + flex-shrink: 0; +} + +/* ── Pass 2 revert bar ────────────────────────────────────────── */ +#pass2-revert-bar { + display: none; + align-items: center; + gap: 8px; + padding: 6px 16px; + background: var(--surface); + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); + flex-shrink: 0; +} +#pass2-revert-bar .rv-label { + font-size: 10px; + color: var(--text-dim); + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + flex: 1; +} +#pass2-revert-bar .rv-btn { + font-size: 10px; + font-family: 'Georgia', serif; + padding: 3px 10px; + border-radius: 3px; + border: 1px solid var(--border); + background: transparent; + color: var(--text-dim); + cursor: pointer; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s; +} +#pass2-revert-bar .rv-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold); } +#pass2-revert-bar .rv-btn.danger { border-color: var(--red, #d05050); color: var(--red, #d05050); } +#pass2-revert-bar .rv-btn.danger:hover { border-color: var(--red, #d05050); color: var(--text); } + +/* ── Pass 2 change summary panel ─────────────────────────────── */ +#pass2-change-summary { + display: none; + padding: 10px 20px; + background: var(--surface2); + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); + flex-shrink: 0; + font-size: 11px; +} +#pass2-change-summary .cs-title { + font-size: 10px; + color: var(--gold-dim); + letter-spacing: 0.08em; + text-transform: uppercase; + margin-bottom: 6px; +} +#pass2-change-summary .cs-list { + color: var(--text-dim); + line-height: 1.8; + max-height: 100px; + overflow-y: auto; + margin-bottom: 8px; + font-family: Georgia, serif; +} +#pass2-change-summary .cs-changed { color: #e8a838; } +#pass2-change-summary .cs-added { color: #4caf70; } +#pass2-change-summary .cs-deleted { color: #d05050; } +#pass2-change-summary .cs-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; } +.cs-revert-btn { + font-size: 10px; + font-family: Georgia, serif; + padding: 3px 10px; + border-radius: 3px; + border: 1px solid var(--border); + background: transparent; + color: var(--text-dim); + cursor: pointer; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; +} +.cs-revert-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gold); } +.cs-revert-btn.danger { border-color: #d05050; color: #d05050; } +.cs-revert-btn.danger:hover { border-color: #e07070; color: #e07070; } + +/* ── Plain-text edit surface ──────────────────────────────────── */ +#text-panel-body { + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + flex: 1; + min-height: 0; + overflow: hidden; +} + +#editor-wrap { + display: flex; + flex-direction: row; + flex: 1; + min-height: 0; + overflow: hidden; +} + +#line-numbers { + width: 48px; + flex-shrink: 0; + background: transparent; + border-right: 1px solid var(--border); + color: var(--gold-dim); + font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; + font-size: 11px; + line-height: 1.75; + padding: 0 8px 0 12px; + text-align: right; + overflow: hidden; + user-select: none; + white-space: pre; + box-sizing: border-box; + margin-right: 12px; +} + +#text-editor { + display: block; /* always block — visibility via #editor-wrap */ + flex: 1; + min-width: 0; + min-height: 0; + width: 100%; + height: 100%; + background: var(--surface2); + color: var(--text); + font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; + font-size: 12.5px; + line-height: 1.75; + padding: 0 16px 0 0; + border: none; + border-radius: 0; + resize: none; + outline: none; + box-sizing: border-box; + overflow-y: auto; + overflow-x: hidden; +} + +/* ── Done-page read-only banner (Pass 1) ─────────────────────── */ +#done-banner { + display: none; + align-items: center; + gap: 8px; + padding: 7px 16px; + background: #0f2a0f; + border-bottom: 1px solid #2e6e2e; + font-size: 10px; + color: #5cb85c; + letter-spacing: 0.05em; + flex-shrink: 0; +} + +/* ── Problem flag indicator on page nav input ─────────────────── */ +#page-input.problem { border-color: #c08020; 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+ +const diaryId = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search).get('diary') || 'calgary-highlanders'; +const _diary = DIARY_CONFIG[diaryId] || DIARY_CONFIG['calgary-highlanders']; + +// ── Data paths (served by launch_viewer.py) ─────────────────────── +const REAL_PDF_PATH = _diary.pdfPath; +let REAL_TEXT_PATH = _diary.textSources[0].path; + +// ── Per-diary storage keys / server endpoints ───────────────────── +const LS_FLAGS_KEY = 'p44-flags-' + diaryId; +const LS_PASS2_FLAGS_KEY = 'p44-pass2-flags-' + diaryId; +const LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY = 'p44-corrections-' + diaryId; + +const SERVER_FLAGS_FILE = 'viewer/data/flags-' + diaryId + '.json'; +const SERVER_PASS2_FLAGS_FILE = 'viewer/data/pass2_flags-' + diaryId + '.json'; +const SERVER_CORRECTIONS_FILE = 'viewer/data/corrections-' + diaryId + '.json'; +const SERVER_FLAGS_ENDPOINT = '/save-flags?diary=' + diaryId; +const SERVER_PASS2_ENDPOINT = '/save-pass2-flags?diary=' + diaryId; +const SERVER_CORRECTIONS_END = '/save-corrections?diary=' + diaryId; +const SERVER_CLEAR_ENDPOINT = '/clear-all-data?diary=' + diaryId; + +// ── Diary display names ─────────────────────────────────────────── +const DIARY_TITLES = { + 'calgary-highlanders': 'Calgary Highlanders — Sep 1944', + 'black-watch': 'Black Watch (RHR) — Sep 1944', + '5cib': '5th Canadian Infantry Brigade — Sep 1944', +}; + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// STATE +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +const state = { + mode: 'none', // 'pdf' | 'none' + pdfDoc: null, + currentPage: 1, + totalPages: 0, + zoomScale: 1.0, + wordData: [], + rendering: false, + ocrPages: {}, + lastRenderTime: 0, + flags: {}, + corrections: {}, + ocrOverlay: false, +}; + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// DOM REFS +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +const inputPdf = document.getElementById('input-pdf'); +const inputText = document.getElementById('input-text'); +const inputJson = document.getElementById('input-json'); + +const imagePlaceholder = document.getElementById('image-placeholder'); +const imgSpinner = document.getElementById('img-spinner'); +const imgPhText = document.getElementById('img-ph-text'); +const pdfContainer = document.getElementById('pdf-container'); +const pdfCanvas = document.getElementById('pdf-canvas'); +const overlay = document.getElementById('overlay'); + +const textPlaceholder = document.getElementById('text-placeholder'); +const txtSpinner = document.getElementById('txt-spinner'); +const txtPhText = document.getElementById('txt-ph-text'); + +const btnPrev = document.getElementById('btn-prev'); +const btnNext = document.getElementById('btn-next'); +const pageInput = document.getElementById('page-input'); +const pageLabel = document.getElementById('page-label'); +const ocrSyncLabel = document.getElementById('ocr-sync-label'); +const statusMsg = document.getElementById('status-msg'); + +// Phase 2 — panel body refs (used for edit mode layout) +const imagePanelBody = document.getElementById('image-panel-body'); +const textPanelBody = document.getElementById('text-panel-body'); + +// Zoom indicator +const zoomLabel = document.getElementById('zoom-label'); +const btnZoomReset = document.getElementById('btn-zoom-reset'); + +// Phase 4 — flags +const btnFlagDone = document.getElementById('btn-flag-done'); +const btnFlagProblem = document.getElementById('btn-flag-problem'); +const flagsSummary = document.getElementById('flags-summary'); + +// Phase 5 — edit surface +const editorWrap = document.getElementById('editor-wrap'); +const lineNumbers = document.getElementById('line-numbers'); +const textEditor = document.getElementById('text-editor'); + +// Phase 6 — OCR overlay toggle (Pass 2) +const btnOcrToggle = document.getElementById('btn-ocr-toggle'); +const ocrOverlayPanel = document.getElementById('ocr-overlay-panel'); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// OVERRIDE DROPDOWN +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +const btnOverride = document.getElementById('btn-override'); +const overrideMenu = document.getElementById('override-menu'); + +btnOverride.addEventListener('click', e => { + e.stopPropagation(); + overrideMenu.classList.toggle('open'); +}); + +// Close when a file input is activated (user picked a file or cancelled) +document.getElementById('input-pdf') .addEventListener('change', () => overrideMenu.classList.remove('open')); +document.getElementById('input-text').addEventListener('change', () => overrideMenu.classList.remove('open')); +document.getElementById('input-json').addEventListener('change', () => overrideMenu.classList.remove('open')); + +// Close when clicking anywhere outside the dropdown +document.addEventListener('click', () => overrideMenu.classList.remove('open')); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// TOOLBAR BUTTON EVENTS +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +inputPdf.addEventListener('change', async e => { + const file = e.target.files[0]; if (!file) return; + setStatus('Loading PDF: ' + file.name + '…'); showImgSpinner(true); + const buf = await file.arrayBuffer(); + showImgSpinner(false); + await loadPDFBuffer(buf); + setStatus('PDF: ' + file.name + ' — ' + state.totalPages + ' pages'); +}); + +inputText.addEventListener('change', e => { + const file = e.target.files[0]; if (!file) return; + const reader = new FileReader(); + reader.onload = ev => { loadOCRText(ev.target.result, true); setStatus('Text: ' + file.name); }; + reader.readAsText(file); +}); + +inputJson.addEventListener('change', e => { + const file = e.target.files[0]; if (!file) return; + const reader = new FileReader(); + reader.onload = ev => { + try { + loadWordDataJSON(JSON.parse(ev.target.result)); + setStatus('JSON: ' + file.name + ' — ' + state.wordData.length + ' words'); + } catch (err) { alert('JSON parse error: ' + err.message); } + }; + reader.readAsText(file); +}); + +btnPrev.addEventListener('click', () => { + if (currentRole === 'pass2') { + const verified = getVerifiedPages(); + if (verified.length) { + const prev = [...verified].reverse().find(p => p < state.currentPage); + if (prev !== undefined) goToPage(prev); + } else { + goToPage(state.currentPage - 1); // no queue yet — sequential fallback + } + } else { + goToPage(state.currentPage - 1); + } +}); +btnNext.addEventListener('click', () => { + if (currentRole === 'pass2') { + const verified = getVerifiedPages(); + if (verified.length) { + const next = verified.find(p => p > state.currentPage); + if (next !== undefined) goToPage(next); + } else { + goToPage(state.currentPage + 1); // no queue yet — sequential fallback + } + } else { + goToPage(state.currentPage + 1); + } +}); +pageInput.addEventListener('change', () => { + const n = parseInt(pageInput.value, 10); + if (!isNaN(n)) goToPage(n); +}); + +window.addEventListener('resize', () => { + if (state.mode === 'pdf' && state.pdfDoc && !state.rendering) renderCurrentPage(); + updateLineNumbers(); +}); + +// ── Auto-load on startup when served from localhost ─────────────── +window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => { + // Set diary title in toolbar and browser tab + const diaryTitle = DIARY_TITLES[diaryId] || diaryId; + document.title = 'P44 OCR Viewer — ' + diaryTitle; + const diaryLabel = document.getElementById('diary-label'); + if (diaryLabel) diaryLabel.textContent = diaryTitle; + + // Populate OCR source dropdown + const sourceSelect = document.getElementById('ocr-source-select'); + if (sourceSelect && _diary.textSources) { + _diary.textSources.forEach((src, i) => { + const opt = document.createElement('option'); + opt.value = src.path; + opt.textContent = src.label; + sourceSelect.appendChild(opt); + }); + // Ensure the dropdown reflects the actual initially-loaded source, overriding + // any browser-restored form state that could cause a visual mismatch. + sourceSelect.value = REAL_TEXT_PATH; + sourceSelect.addEventListener('change', async () => { + REAL_TEXT_PATH = sourceSelect.value; + txtSpinner.style.display = 'inline-block'; + try { + const r = await fetch(REAL_TEXT_PATH + '?v=' + Date.now()); + if (!r.ok) throw new Error('HTTP ' + r.status); + const text = await r.text(); + // Clear stale per-page "original" snapshots so the new source content + // is displayed instead of the previously-cached text. + Object.values(state.corrections).forEach(c => { delete c.original; }); + loadOCRText(text, true); + if (state.pdfDoc) showOCRPage(state.currentPage || 1); + setStatus('OCR source changed — ' + sourceSelect.options[sourceSelect.selectedIndex].text); + } catch (err) { + showTxtPlaceholder('Could not load OCR source: ' + err.message); + } finally { + txtSpinner.style.display = 'none'; + } + }); + } + + if (window.location.hostname === 'localhost' || window.location.hostname === '127.0.0.1') { + setTimeout(loadWarDiary, 200); + } +}); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// AUTO-LOAD: fetch PDF + OCR text from the Inputs folder +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +async function loadWarDiary() { + if (typeof pdfjsLib === 'undefined') { + setStatus('PDF.js not loaded — check internet connection, then refresh.', true); + return; + } + setStatus('Loading war diary…'); + showImgSpinner(true); showTxtSpinner(true); + + const [textRes, pdfRes] = await Promise.allSettled([ + fetch(REAL_TEXT_PATH + '?v=' + Date.now()).then(r => { if (!r.ok) throw new Error('HTTP ' + r.status); return r.text(); }), + fetch(REAL_PDF_PATH ).then(r => { if (!r.ok) throw new Error('HTTP ' + r.status); return r.arrayBuffer(); }), + ]); + + // OCR text + showTxtSpinner(false); + if (textRes.status === 'fulfilled') { + loadOCRText(textRes.value, true); + } else { + showTxtPlaceholder('Could not load OCR text: ' + textRes.reason + '.
Use the OCR Override picker above.'); + } + + // PDF + showImgSpinner(false); + if (pdfRes.status === 'fulfilled') { + await loadPDFBuffer(pdfRes.value); + setStatus( + state.totalPages + '-page PDF loaded' + + (textRes.status === 'fulfilled' ? ' + OCR text' : '') + + '. Use ◀▶ to navigate.' + ); + } else { + showImgPlaceholder('Could not load PDF: ' + pdfRes.reason + '.
Use the PDF Override picker above.'); + if (textRes.status === 'fulfilled') { + setStatus('OCR text loaded. PDF unavailable — use the PDF Override picker.', true); + } + } +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PDF.js — load & render +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +async function loadPDFBuffer(arrayBuffer) { + try { + state.pdfDoc = await pdfjsLib.getDocument({ data: arrayBuffer }).promise; + state.totalPages = state.pdfDoc.numPages; + state.mode = 'pdf'; + state.currentPage = 1; + state.wordData = []; // clear JSON sidecar — use PDF text layer + pageLabel.textContent = '/ ' + state.totalPages; + // Note: pageInput.value is set by renderCurrentPage() below. + // Setting it here would fire a change event → goToPage → duplicate render. + btnPrev.disabled = true; + btnNext.disabled = state.totalPages <= 1; + pdfContainer.style.display = 'inline-block'; + imagePlaceholder.style.display = 'none'; + await renderCurrentPage(); + } catch (err) { + showImgPlaceholder('Failed to open PDF: ' + err.message); + } +} + +async function renderCurrentPage() { + if (!state.pdfDoc || state.rendering) return; + // Debounce: ignore spurious re-render calls (e.g. from resize events) that + // fire within 100 ms of a render that just completed. + if (Date.now() - state.lastRenderTime < 100) return; + state.rendering = true; + try { + const page = await state.pdfDoc.getPage(state.currentPage); + + // Fit page to panel width, then apply zoomScale. Multiply by DPR for sharp HiDPI rendering. + const dpr = window.devicePixelRatio || 1; + const panelW = document.getElementById('image-panel-body').clientWidth || 700; + const baseVP = page.getViewport({ scale: 1 }); + const fitScale = panelW / baseVP.width; + const vp = page.getViewport({ scale: fitScale * state.zoomScale * dpr }); + + // Physical canvas size = DPR × CSS size → crisp on Retina/HiDPI displays + pdfCanvas.width = vp.width; + pdfCanvas.height = vp.height; + pdfCanvas.style.width = (vp.width / dpr) + 'px'; + pdfCanvas.style.height = (vp.height / dpr) + 'px'; + + await page.render({ canvasContext: pdfCanvas.getContext('2d'), viewport: vp }).promise; + await buildPDFWordOverlay(page, vp, dpr); + + pageInput.value = state.currentPage; + btnPrev.disabled = state.currentPage <= 1; + btnNext.disabled = state.currentPage >= state.totalPages; + + // Sync right panel + try { + showOCRPage(state.currentPage); + } catch (e) { + setStatus('OCR panel error on page ' + state.currentPage + ': ' + e.message, true); + console.error(e); + } + + state.lastRenderTime = Date.now(); // debounce: record when this render finished + _lastRenderedZoom = state.zoomScale; // keep transform delta in sync + } finally { + state.rendering = false; + // If the user navigated while we were rendering, honour the queued page + if (_pendingPage !== null) { + const next = _pendingPage; + _pendingPage = null; + if (next !== state.currentPage) { + state.currentPage = next; + renderCurrentPage(); + } + } + } +} + +// Build word-box overlay from PDF.js text content +async function buildPDFWordOverlay(page, vp, dpr) { + dpr = dpr || 1; + overlay.innerHTML = ''; + // Overlay must match CSS canvas size, not physical pixel size + overlay.style.width = (vp.width / dpr) + 'px'; + overlay.style.height = (vp.height / dpr) + 'px'; + + // JSON sidecar in PDF mode — coords are PDF points (bottom-left origin) + if (state.wordData.length) { + state.wordData.forEach(e => { + const [cx, cy] = vp.convertToViewportPoint(e.bbox.x, e.bbox.y + e.bbox.h); + const cw = e.bbox.w * vp.scale; + const ch = e.bbox.h * vp.scale; + overlay.appendChild(makeWordBox(e.id, cx/dpr, cy/dpr, cw/dpr, ch/dpr, e.word)); + }); + } + // No JSON sidecar — overlay intentionally left blank +} + +function makeWordBox(id, x, y, w, h, title) { + const div = document.createElement('div'); + div.className = 'word-box'; + div.dataset.wordId = id; + div.style.left = Math.round(x) + 'px'; + div.style.top = Math.round(y) + 'px'; + div.style.width = Math.max(4, Math.round(w)) + 'px'; + div.style.height = Math.max(4, Math.round(h)) + 'px'; + if (title) div.title = title; + div.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => { div.classList.add('highlight'); }); + div.addEventListener('mouseleave', () => { div.classList.remove('highlight'); }); + return div; +} + +let _pendingPage = null; // holds the last page requested while a render was in progress + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// OCR TEXT RENDERING +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +function loadOCRText(rawText, isHtmlMarkdown) { + textPlaceholder.style.display = 'none'; + + if (isHtmlMarkdown) { + // Parse the olmOCR markdown into a per-page dictionary so we can render + // exactly one page at a time — fast, accurate, and avoids the "highlight all" + // problem that comes from searching a giant single-document DOM. + state.ocrPages = parseOCRByPage(rawText); + // Do NOT call showOCRPage() here. If the PDF is already loaded, + // renderCurrentPage() will call showOCRPage() as part of its own flow. + // If the PDF isn't loaded yet (the common startup path where OCR arrives + // first), renderCurrentPage() will call showOCRPage() once it runs. + // Calling it here would build the OCR panel twice on every startup. + if (state.pdfDoc) { + showOCRPage(state.currentPage || 1); + } + // else: leave the panel blank — renderCurrentPage() will populate it. + } else { + // Plain-text / sample mode — load directly into editor + state.ocrPages = {}; + textEditor.value = rawText; + updateLineNumbers(); + } +} + +// ── Parse olmOCR markdown into per-page dict ────────────────────────────── +// Each "## Page N" heading starts a new page entry. Content between two +// headings (tables, prose, weather notes) is stored under its page number. +function parseOCRByPage(rawText) { + const pages = {}; + const lines = rawText.split('\n'); + let pageNum = null; + let buf = []; + + for (const line of lines) { + const m = line.match(/^## Page (\d+)\s*$/); + if (m) { + if (pageNum !== null) pages[pageNum] = buf.join('\n'); + pageNum = parseInt(m[1], 10); + buf = []; // do NOT include the ## Page N heading in the content + } else if (pageNum !== null) { + buf.push(line); + } + } + if (pageNum !== null) pages[pageNum] = buf.join('\n'); + return pages; +} + +function showOCROverlay(pageNum) { + const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum]; + const originalText = (corr && corr.original) || state.ocrPages[pageNum] || ''; + + ocrOverlayPanel.innerHTML = + '
' +
+    escH(originalText) + '
'; + + ocrOverlayPanel.style.display = 'block'; + pdfContainer.style.display = 'none'; + imagePlaceholder.style.display = 'none'; +} + +function hideOCROverlay() { + ocrOverlayPanel.style.display = 'none'; + if (state.mode === 'pdf') { + pdfContainer.style.display = 'block'; + } else { + imagePlaceholder.style.display = 'flex'; + } +} + +function toggleOCROverlay() { + state.ocrOverlay = !state.ocrOverlay; + btnOcrToggle.classList.toggle('active', state.ocrOverlay); + + if (state.ocrOverlay) { + showOCROverlay(state.currentPage); + } else { + hideOCROverlay(); + } +} + +btnOcrToggle.addEventListener('click', toggleOCROverlay); + +// ── Render the OCR panel for a single page ──────────────────────────────── +function showOCRPage(pageNum) { + textEditor.dataset.page = pageNum; + + if (!Object.keys(state.ocrPages).length) { + textEditor.value = ''; + ocrSyncLabel.textContent = ''; + return; + } + + const content = state.ocrPages[pageNum]; + if (!content) { + textEditor.value = 'No OCR text for page ' + pageNum + '.'; + ocrSyncLabel.textContent = 'page ' + pageNum + ' — no data'; + updateLineNumbers(); + return; + } + + const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum]; + const editText = corr + ? (currentRole === 'pass2' + ? (corr.pass2 || corr.pass1 || corr.original || content) + : (corr.pass1 || corr.original || content)) + : content; + + textEditor.value = editText; + textEditor.scrollTop = 0; + ocrSyncLabel.textContent = 'page ' + pageNum; + + updateLineNumbers(); + updateFlagButtons(pageNum); + updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum); + + // Snapshot original on first visit + if (!state.corrections[pageNum] || !state.corrections[pageNum].original) { + if (!state.corrections[pageNum]) state.corrections[pageNum] = {}; + state.corrections[pageNum].original = content.trim(); + } + + // Pass 1 done-page lock + const doneBanner = document.getElementById('done-banner'); + const isDonePage = currentRole === 'pass1' && state.flags[pageNum] === 'done'; + if (isDonePage) { + textEditor.readOnly = true; + textEditor.style.opacity = '0.55'; + doneBanner.innerHTML = '✓ Done — submitted to Pass 2 queue. This page is locked.'; + doneBanner.style.display = 'flex'; + } else { + textEditor.readOnly = false; + textEditor.style.opacity = ''; + doneBanner.style.display = 'none'; + } + + if (currentRole === 'pass2') { + updatePass2NavButtons(); + if (state.ocrOverlay) showOCROverlay(pageNum); + showPass2RevertBar(pageNum); + showPass2ChangeSummary(pageNum); + } +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// WORD DATA (JSON SIDECAR) +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +function loadWordDataJSON(data) { + state.wordData = data; + + // PDF mode: re-render so buildPDFWordOverlay picks up the new boxes + if (state.mode === 'pdf' && state.pdfDoc) { + renderCurrentPage(); + return; + } + + // Image mode: re-render overlay & re-link text spans (unchanged behaviour) + if (state.mode === 'image' && pdfCanvas.width) { + const sx = pdfCanvas.width / state.imageNaturalW; + const sy = pdfCanvas.height / state.imageNaturalH; + overlay.innerHTML = ''; + overlay.style.width = pdfCanvas.width + 'px'; + overlay.style.height = pdfCanvas.height + 'px'; + data.forEach(e => overlay.appendChild( + makeWordBox(e.id, e.bbox.x*sx, e.bbox.y*sy, e.bbox.w*sx, e.bbox.h*sy, e.word) + )); + } +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// HELPERS +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +function escH(s) { return s.replace(/&/g,'&').replace(//g,'>'); } +function showImgSpinner(on) { + imgSpinner.style.display = on ? 'inline-block' : 'none'; + imgPhText.style.display = on ? 'none' : 'block'; + imagePlaceholder.style.display = 'flex'; + if (on) pdfContainer.style.display = 'none'; +} +function showTxtSpinner(on) { + txtSpinner.style.display = on ? 'inline-block' : 'none'; + txtPhText.style.display = on ? 'none' : 'block'; + textPlaceholder.style.display = 'flex'; +} +function showImgPlaceholder(html) { + imgPhText.innerHTML = html; + imagePlaceholder.style.display = 'flex'; + pdfContainer.style.display = 'none'; +} +function showTxtPlaceholder(html) { + txtPhText.innerHTML = html; + textPlaceholder.style.display = 'flex'; +} +function setStatus(msg, warn) { + statusMsg.textContent = msg; + statusMsg.style.color = warn ? '#e07070' : 'var(--text-dim)'; +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PHASE 3 — SCROLL ZOOM ON LEFT PANEL +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +const ZOOM_SCALE_MIN = 0.5; +const ZOOM_SCALE_MAX = 4.0; +const ZOOM_SCALE_STEP = 0.1; + +// Zoom state — separate "last rendered" zoom from "desired" zoom so we can +// use CSS transform for instant feedback without triggering a PDF re-render +// on every wheel tick. +let _lastRenderedZoom = 1.0; +let _zoomSettleTimer = null; +let _zoomAnchorFracX = 0.5; +let _zoomAnchorFracY = 0.5; +let _zoomAnchorClientX = 0; +let _zoomAnchorClientY = 0; + +function updateZoomLabel() { + const pct = Math.round(state.zoomScale * 100); + zoomLabel.textContent = pct + '%'; + btnZoomReset.style.opacity = state.zoomScale === 1.0 ? '0.4' : '1'; +} + +imagePanelBody.addEventListener('wheel', e => { + if (state.mode === 'none') return; + if (state.ocrOverlay) return; // overlay is showing — let scroll pass through normally + e.preventDefault(); + + const delta = e.deltaY < 0 ? ZOOM_SCALE_STEP : -ZOOM_SCALE_STEP; + const newZoom = Math.round( + Math.max(ZOOM_SCALE_MIN, Math.min(ZOOM_SCALE_MAX, state.zoomScale + delta)) * 10 + ) / 10; + + if (newZoom === state.zoomScale) return; + + // Capture cursor anchor once at the start of each new gesture (when timer isn't running) + if (_zoomSettleTimer === null) { + const rect = imagePanelBody.getBoundingClientRect(); + const cssW = parseFloat(pdfCanvas.style.width) || pdfCanvas.clientWidth || 700; + const cssH = parseFloat(pdfCanvas.style.height) || pdfCanvas.clientHeight || 900; + _zoomAnchorClientX = e.clientX - rect.left; + _zoomAnchorClientY = e.clientY - rect.top; + _zoomAnchorFracX = (_zoomAnchorClientX + imagePanelBody.scrollLeft) / cssW; + _zoomAnchorFracY = (_zoomAnchorClientY + imagePanelBody.scrollTop) / cssH; + } + + state.zoomScale = newZoom; + updateZoomLabel(); + + // Instant visual feedback via CSS transform — GPU-composited, zero layout impact, + // zero flicker. Scale relative to the last full render so the factor is exact. + const sf = state.zoomScale / _lastRenderedZoom; + const ox = _zoomAnchorFracX * 100; + const oy = _zoomAnchorFracY * 100; + pdfCanvas.style.transformOrigin = `${ox}% ${oy}%`; + pdfCanvas.style.transform = `scale(${sf})`; + overlay.style.transformOrigin = `${ox}% ${oy}%`; + overlay.style.transform = `scale(${sf})`; + + // After the scroll gesture settles, do ONE proper HiDPI re-render + clearTimeout(_zoomSettleTimer); + _zoomSettleTimer = setTimeout(async () => { + _zoomSettleTimer = null; + + // Clear the transform before re-render to avoid double-scaling + pdfCanvas.style.transform = ''; + pdfCanvas.style.transformOrigin = ''; + overlay.style.transform = ''; + overlay.style.transformOrigin = ''; + + state.lastRenderTime = 0; + + if (state.pdfDoc) { + await renderCurrentPage(); + } + + _lastRenderedZoom = state.zoomScale; + + // Scroll so the anchor point stays under the cursor + const newCSSW = parseFloat(pdfCanvas.style.width) || pdfCanvas.clientWidth; + const newCSSH = parseFloat(pdfCanvas.style.height) || pdfCanvas.clientHeight; + imagePanelBody.scrollLeft = _zoomAnchorFracX * newCSSW - _zoomAnchorClientX; + imagePanelBody.scrollTop = _zoomAnchorFracY * newCSSH - _zoomAnchorClientY; + }, 150); +}, { passive: false }); + +btnZoomReset.addEventListener('click', async () => { + if (state.zoomScale === 1.0) return; + // Cancel any pending settle timer + clearTimeout(_zoomSettleTimer); + _zoomSettleTimer = null; + // Clear any in-progress CSS transform + pdfCanvas.style.transform = ''; + pdfCanvas.style.transformOrigin = ''; + overlay.style.transform = ''; + overlay.style.transformOrigin = ''; + state.zoomScale = 1.0; + updateZoomLabel(); + state.lastRenderTime = 0; + await renderCurrentPage(); + _lastRenderedZoom = 1.0; + imagePanelBody.scrollLeft = 0; + imagePanelBody.scrollTop = 0; +}); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// ROLE SWITCHER — PASS 1 / PASS 2 +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +const roleSelect = document.getElementById('role-select'); +const pass2Banner = document.getElementById('pass2-banner'); +const pass2BannerText = document.getElementById('pass2-banner-text'); + +let currentRole = 'pass1'; +let pass2Flags = {}; + +const PASS2_BTN_LABELS = { done: '✓ Pass 2 approved', problem: '⚠ Needs work' }; +const PASS1_BTN_LABELS = { done: '✓ Done', problem: '⚠ Problem' }; + +function getVerifiedPages() { + return Object.keys(state.flags) + .filter(k => state.flags[k] === 'done') + .map(Number) + .sort((a, b) => a - b); +} + +function updatePass2NavButtons() { + const verified = getVerifiedPages(); + // If Pass 1 queue has no done pages yet, fall back to sequential navigation + if (!verified.length) { + btnPrev.disabled = !state.pdfDoc || state.currentPage <= 1; + btnNext.disabled = !state.pdfDoc || state.currentPage >= state.totalPages; + return; + } + if (!state.pdfDoc) { btnPrev.disabled = true; btnNext.disabled = true; return; } + btnPrev.disabled = !verified.some(p => p < state.currentPage); + btnNext.disabled = !verified.some(p => p > state.currentPage); +} + +function updatePass2Banner() { + const count = getVerifiedPages().length; + pass2BannerText.textContent = count === 0 + ? 'Pass 2 mode · No pages in queue' + : 'Pass 2 mode · ' + count + ' page' + (count === 1 ? '' : 's') + ' ready for review'; + updatePass2NavButtons(); +} + +function applyRole(role) { + currentRole = role; + localStorage.setItem('p44-role', role); + roleSelect.value = role; + if (role === 'pass2') { + pass2Banner.style.display = 'flex'; + btnOcrToggle.style.display = 'inline-block'; + btnFlagDone.textContent = PASS2_BTN_LABELS.done; + btnFlagProblem.textContent = PASS2_BTN_LABELS.problem; + updatePass2Banner(); + } else { + pass2Banner.style.display = 'none'; + btnOcrToggle.style.display = 'none'; + state.ocrOverlay = false; + btnOcrToggle.classList.remove('active'); + hideOCROverlay(); + btnFlagDone.textContent = PASS1_BTN_LABELS.done; + btnFlagProblem.textContent = PASS1_BTN_LABELS.problem; + if (state.pdfDoc) { + btnPrev.disabled = state.currentPage <= 1; + btnNext.disabled = state.currentPage >= state.totalPages; + } + } + updateFlagButtons(state.currentPage); +} + +function savePass2Flags() { + try { localStorage.setItem(LS_PASS2_FLAGS_KEY, JSON.stringify(pass2Flags)); } catch (_) {} + fetch(SERVER_PASS2_ENDPOINT, { + method: 'POST', + headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, + body: JSON.stringify(pass2Flags), + }).catch(() => {}); +} + +function loadPass2FlagsOnStartup() { + fetch('/' + SERVER_PASS2_FLAGS_FILE) + .then(r => r.ok ? r.json() : Promise.reject()) + .then(data => { pass2Flags = data; }) + .catch(() => { + try { + const stored = localStorage.getItem(LS_PASS2_FLAGS_KEY); + if (stored) pass2Flags = JSON.parse(stored); + } catch (_) {} + }); +} + +function resetPass2() { + if (!confirm( + 'Reset Pass 2?\n\n' + + 'This will clear:\n' + + ' • All Pass 2 approved / needs-work / rejected flags\n' + + ' • All saved text corrections\n\n' + + 'Pass 1 done flags are NOT affected.\n\n' + + 'This cannot be undone.' + )) return; + + // Wipe Pass 2 flags + pass2Flags = {}; + try { localStorage.removeItem(LS_PASS2_FLAGS_KEY); } catch (_) {} + + // Wipe corrections (these are shared with Pass 1 editor but the contamination + // source was Pass 2 auto-edit; clearing gives a clean slate) + state.corrections = {}; + try { localStorage.removeItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY); } catch (_) {} + try { fetch(SERVER_CORRECTIONS_END, { method: 'POST', + headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, + body: JSON.stringify({}) }); } catch (_) {} + + // Refresh UI + updateFlagButtons(state.currentPage); + updateCorrectionIndicator(state.currentPage); + updatePass2Banner(); + if (state.pdfDoc) showOCRPage(state.currentPage); + setStatus('Pass 2 queue reset — all Pass 2 flags and corrections cleared.'); +} + +document.getElementById('btn-pass2-reset').addEventListener('click', resetPass2); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PASS 2 — CHANGE SUMMARY PANEL (Step 9) +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +// Walk both word arrays simultaneously and produce a list of changes. +// Simple sequential diff — fast, good enough for plain-text corrections. +function buildChangeSummary(originalText, pass1Text) { + const orig = (originalText || '').trim().split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean); + const edit = (pass1Text || '').trim().split(/\s+/).filter(Boolean); + if (orig.join(' ') === edit.join(' ')) return []; + + const changes = []; + let i = 0, j = 0; + while (i < orig.length || j < edit.length) { + if (changes.length >= 50) { changes.push({ type: 'truncated' }); break; } + if (i >= orig.length) { changes.push({ type: 'added', word: edit[j++] }); } + else if (j >= edit.length) { changes.push({ type: 'deleted', word: orig[i++] }); } + else if (orig[i] === edit[j]) { i++; j++; } + else { changes.push({ type: 'changed', from: orig[i++], to: edit[j++] }); } + } + return changes; +} + +function showPass2ChangeSummary(pageNum) { + const panel = document.getElementById('pass2-change-summary'); + if (!panel) return; + + const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum]; + if (!corr || !corr.pass1 || currentRole !== 'pass2') { + panel.style.display = 'none'; + return; + } + + const changes = buildChangeSummary(corr.original || state.ocrPages[pageNum] || '', corr.pass1); + if (!changes.length) { panel.style.display = 'none'; return; } + + const truncated = changes.find(c => c.type === 'truncated'); + const realChanges = changes.filter(c => c.type !== 'truncated'); + const count = truncated ? '50+' : realChanges.length; + + const listHtml = realChanges.map(c => { + if (c.type === 'changed') return `~ "${escH(c.from)}" → "${escH(c.to)}"`; + if (c.type === 'added') return `+ "${escH(c.word)}"`; + if (c.type === 'deleted') return `− "${escH(c.word)}"`; + return ''; + }).join('
'); + + panel.innerHTML = + '
' + count + ' change' + (count === 1 ? '' : 's') + ' from Pass 1
' + + '
' + listHtml + (truncated ? '
…and more' : '') + '
' + + '
' + + '' + + '' + + '
'; + panel.style.display = 'block'; + + const pass1Text = corr.pass1; + + document.getElementById('btn-cs-revert-pass1').addEventListener('click', () => { + if (!confirm('Revert to Pass 1 text?\n\nYour Pass 2 changes on this page will be lost.')) return; + textEditor.value = pass1Text; + setStatus('Reverted to Pass 1 text — navigate away or click Edit to save.'); + }); + + document.getElementById('btn-cs-revert-original').addEventListener('click', () => { + const typed = prompt( + 'This will discard ALL corrections on this page — both Pass 1 and Pass 2.\n\nType REVERT to confirm:' + ); + if (typed !== 'REVERT') { setStatus('Revert cancelled.'); return; } + textEditor.value = state.ocrPages[pageNum] || ''; + delete state.corrections[pageNum]; + postCorrection(pageNum, null); + updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum); + panel.style.display = 'none'; + setStatus('Reverted to original OCR — all corrections on this page cleared.'); + }); +} + +roleSelect.addEventListener('change', () => applyRole(roleSelect.value)); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PHASE 4 — FLAG / ANNOTATION SYSTEM +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +function updateFlagButtons(pageNum) { + const flagSrc = currentRole === 'pass2' ? pass2Flags : state.flags; + const flag = flagSrc[pageNum] || null; + btnFlagDone.classList.toggle('active', flag === 'done'); + btnFlagProblem.classList.toggle('active', flag === 'problem'); + + // Done pages are read-only in Pass 1 — disable flag buttons + const isDone = currentRole === 'pass1' && flag === 'done'; + btnFlagDone.disabled = isDone; + btnFlagProblem.disabled = isDone; +} + +function updateFlagsSummary() { + let done = 0, problem = 0; + Object.values(state.flags).forEach(f => { + if (f === 'done') done++; + else if (f === 'problem') problem++; + }); + flagsSummary.textContent = done || problem + ? '✓ ' + done + (problem ? ' ⚠ ' + problem : '') + : ''; + if (currentRole === 'pass2') updatePass2Banner(); +} + +async function saveFlags() { + try { + const res = await fetch(SERVER_FLAGS_ENDPOINT, { + method: 'POST', + headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, + body: JSON.stringify(state.flags), + }); + if (res.ok) return; + } catch (_) {} + // Server doesn't support it (or offline) — fall back to localStorage + try { localStorage.setItem(LS_FLAGS_KEY, JSON.stringify(state.flags)); } catch (_) {} +} + +function setFlag(type) { + const p = state.currentPage; + + if (currentRole === 'pass2') { + if (type === null) { delete pass2Flags[p]; } else { pass2Flags[p] = type; } + updateFlagButtons(p); + savePass2Flags(); + return; + } + + // Pass 1 — Done is one-way: once set it cannot be cleared by the volunteer + if (state.flags[p] === 'done') return; + + // Problem is toggleable — clicking it again removes it + if (type === 'problem' && state.flags[p] === 'problem') { + delete state.flags[p]; + } else if (type === null) { + delete state.flags[p]; + } else { + state.flags[p] = type; + } + + updateFlagButtons(p); + updateFlagsSummary(); + saveFlags(); + // Re-render page immediately so done-lock (readOnly) takes effect in Pass 1 + if (type === 'done' && currentRole === 'pass1') showOCRPage(state.currentPage); +} + +btnFlagDone.addEventListener('click', () => setFlag('done')); +btnFlagProblem.addEventListener('click', () => setFlag('problem')); + +async function loadFlagsOnStartup() { + try { + const res = await fetch('/' + SERVER_FLAGS_FILE); + if (res.ok) { + state.flags = await res.json(); + updateFlagsSummary(); + return; + } + } catch (_) {} + // Fallback: localStorage + try { + const stored = localStorage.getItem(LS_FLAGS_KEY); + if (stored) { state.flags = JSON.parse(stored); updateFlagsSummary(); } + } catch (_) {} +} + +function clearPass1Queue() { + const doneCount = Object.values(state.flags).filter(f => f === 'done').length; + if (doneCount === 0) { + setStatus('Pass 1 queue is already empty — no done pages to clear.'); + return; + } + if (!confirm( + 'Clear Pass 1 queue?\n\n' + + 'This will remove all ' + doneCount + ' done flag(s) from Pass 1.\n' + + 'The Pass 2 review queue will become empty.\n\n' + + 'Problem flags are NOT affected.\n' + + 'This cannot be undone.' + )) return; + + // Remove all done flags; keep problem flags intact + Object.keys(state.flags).forEach(k => { + if (state.flags[k] === 'done') delete state.flags[k]; + }); + updateFlagButtons(state.currentPage); + updateFlagsSummary(); // also calls updatePass2Banner if in pass2 + saveFlags(); + setStatus('Pass 1 queue cleared — ' + doneCount + ' done flag(s) removed. Pass 2 queue is now empty.'); +} + +document.getElementById('btn-clear-p1-queue').addEventListener('click', clearPass1Queue); + +function clearAllLocalData() { + if (!confirm( + 'Clear ALL saved data?\n\n' + + 'This will wipe:\n' + + ' • All Pass 1 and Pass 2 flags\n' + + ' • All text corrections\n' + + ' • Role setting\n' + + ' • Diff legend preference\n\n' + + 'This cannot be undone.' + )) return; + + // Clear localStorage + localStorage.removeItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY); + localStorage.removeItem(LS_FLAGS_KEY); + localStorage.removeItem(LS_PASS2_FLAGS_KEY); + localStorage.removeItem('p44-role'); + + // Reset in-memory state + state.corrections = {}; + state.flags = {}; + pass2Flags = {}; + + // Reset role to Pass 1 + applyRole('pass1'); + + // Clear server-side files (best-effort) + fetch(SERVER_CLEAR_ENDPOINT, { method: 'POST' }).catch(() => {}); + + // Refresh UI + updateFlagButtons(state.currentPage); + updateFlagsSummary(); + updateCorrectionIndicator(state.currentPage); + if (state.pdfDoc) showOCRPage(state.currentPage); + setStatus('All saved data cleared — fresh start.'); +} + +document.getElementById('btn-clear-all').addEventListener('click', clearAllLocalData); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// LINE NUMBERS — update and scroll-sync with textarea +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +// Returns a newline-joined string of line number labels that accounts for +// soft-wrapped visual rows in the textarea. Wrapped continuation rows are +// represented by empty strings so the gutter stays in sync with scroll. +function buildWrappedLineNumbers(text, textarea) { + const lines = text.split('\n'); + if (!lines.length) return ''; + + // Lazily create a hidden canvas for text measurement (reused across calls). + if (!buildWrappedLineNumbers._canvas) { + buildWrappedLineNumbers._canvas = document.createElement('canvas'); + } + const ctx = buildWrappedLineNumbers._canvas.getContext('2d'); + const style = window.getComputedStyle(textarea); + // Compose the CSS font shorthand that canvas expects + ctx.font = style.fontSize + ' ' + style.fontFamily; + + // Width available for text inside the textarea (exclude horizontal padding). + const paddingL = parseFloat(style.paddingLeft) || 0; + const paddingR = parseFloat(style.paddingRight) || 0; + const availWidth = Math.max(50, textarea.clientWidth - paddingL - paddingR); + + const result = []; + lines.forEach((line, i) => { + result.push(String(i + 1)); + if (line.length > 0) { + // Estimate the number of extra visual rows this line wraps onto. + // We measure total line width and floor-divide by the available width. + // This is an approximation — word-wrap boundaries differ slightly — + // but it keeps the gutter aligned for typical OCR paragraph lengths. + const lineWidth = ctx.measureText(line).width; + const extraRows = Math.max(0, Math.floor(lineWidth / availWidth)); + for (let r = 0; r < extraRows; r++) result.push(''); + } + }); + + return result.join('\n'); +} + +function updateLineNumbers() { + lineNumbers.textContent = buildWrappedLineNumbers(textEditor.value, textEditor); + syncLineNumbers(); +} + +function syncLineNumbers() { + lineNumbers.scrollTop = textEditor.scrollTop; +} + +textEditor.addEventListener('input', updateLineNumbers); +textEditor.addEventListener('scroll', syncLineNumbers); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PHASE 5 — INLINE TEXT EDITING +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── + +function updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum) { + const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum]; + const hasEdit = corr && (corr.pass1 || corr.pass2); + ocrSyncLabel.style.color = hasEdit ? 'var(--gold)' : 'var(--gold-dim)'; +} + +async function postCorrection(pageNum, corrObj) { + const body = JSON.stringify({ page: pageNum, correction: corrObj }); + try { + const res = await fetch(SERVER_CORRECTIONS_END, { + method: 'POST', + headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, + body, + }); + if (res.ok) return; + } catch (_) {} + try { + const stored = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY) || '{}'); + if (corrObj) { stored[pageNum] = corrObj; } else { delete stored[pageNum]; } + localStorage.setItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY, JSON.stringify(stored)); + } catch (_) {} +} + +async function loadCorrectionsOnStartup() { + let loaded = null; + try { + const res = await fetch('/' + SERVER_CORRECTIONS_FILE); + if (res.ok) loaded = await res.json(); + } catch (_) {} + if (!loaded) { + try { + const stored = localStorage.getItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY); + if (stored) loaded = JSON.parse(stored); + } catch (_) {} + } + if (loaded) { + // Migrate old flat-string corrections to new object format + Object.keys(loaded).forEach(k => { + if (typeof loaded[k] === 'string') { + if (loaded[k].trim()) { + loaded[k] = { pass1: loaded[k].trim() }; + } else { + delete loaded[k]; + } + } else if (!loaded[k] || (!loaded[k].pass1 && !loaded[k].pass2)) { + delete loaded[k]; + } + }); + state.corrections = loaded; + try { localStorage.setItem(LS_CORRECTIONS_KEY, JSON.stringify(state.corrections)); } catch (_) {} + } +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PASS 2 REVERT BAR +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +function showPass2RevertBar(pageNum) { + const bar = document.getElementById('pass2-revert-bar'); + if (currentRole !== 'pass2') { bar.style.display = 'none'; return; } + + const corr = state.corrections && state.corrections[pageNum]; + if (!corr || !corr.pass1) { bar.style.display = 'none'; return; } + + const originalText = corr.original || state.ocrPages[pageNum] || ''; + const pass1Text = corr.pass1; + + bar.innerHTML = + 'Pass 1 corrections on this page' + + '' + + ''; + bar.style.display = 'flex'; + + document.getElementById('btn-revert-pass1').addEventListener('click', () => { + if (!confirm('Revert to Pass 1 text?\n\nYour Pass 2 changes on this page will be lost.')) return; + textEditor.value = pass1Text; + setStatus('Reverted to Pass 1 text — navigate away or click Edit to save.'); + }); + + document.getElementById('btn-revert-original').addEventListener('click', () => { + const typed = prompt( + 'This will discard ALL corrections on this page — both Pass 1 and Pass 2.\n\n' + + 'Type REVERT to confirm:' + ); + if (typed !== 'REVERT') { setStatus('Revert cancelled.'); return; } + textEditor.value = originalText; + delete state.corrections[pageNum]; + postCorrection(pageNum, null); + updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum); + bar.style.display = 'none'; + setStatus('Reverted to original OCR — all corrections on this page cleared.'); + }); +} + +function saveCurrentPage() { + const pageNum = parseInt(textEditor.dataset.page, 10); + if (!pageNum) return; + if (!state.ocrPages[pageNum]) return; // do not save pages outside loaded MD range + const editedText = textEditor.value.trim(); + const passKey = currentRole === 'pass2' ? 'pass2' : 'pass1'; + const originalText = (state.corrections[pageNum] && state.corrections[pageNum].original) + || (state.ocrPages[pageNum] || '').trim(); + + if (!state.corrections[pageNum]) state.corrections[pageNum] = {}; + state.corrections[pageNum].original = state.corrections[pageNum].original || originalText; + + if (editedText && editedText !== originalText) { + state.corrections[pageNum][passKey] = editedText; + } else { + delete state.corrections[pageNum][passKey]; + } + + if (!state.corrections[pageNum].pass1 && !state.corrections[pageNum].pass2) { + delete state.corrections[pageNum]; + } + + postCorrection(pageNum, state.corrections[pageNum] || null); + updateCorrectionIndicator(pageNum); +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// PHASE 6 — KEYBOARD NAVIGATION +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +document.addEventListener('keydown', e => { + // Skip shortcuts when typing in the page-number input or the editor textarea + const tag = document.activeElement && document.activeElement.tagName; + if (tag === 'INPUT' && document.activeElement.id === 'page-input') return; + if (tag === 'TEXTAREA') return; + + switch (e.key) { + case 'ArrowRight': case 'l': + e.preventDefault(); goToPage(state.currentPage + 1); break; + case 'ArrowLeft': case 'j': + e.preventDefault(); goToPage(state.currentPage - 1); break; + case 'v': + setFlag('done'); break; + case 'p': + setFlag('problem'); break; + } +}); + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// HOOK INTO showOCRPage TO APPLY FLAGS/CORRECTIONS/EDIT STATE +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// Override goToPage to save edits before navigating +function goToPage(n) { + saveCurrentPage(); + + if (!state.pdfDoc) return; + n = Math.max(1, Math.min(state.totalPages, n)); + if (state.ocrOverlay) showOCROverlay(n); + if (n === state.currentPage && !state.rendering) return; + if (state.rendering) { _pendingPage = n; return; } + state.currentPage = n; + renderCurrentPage(); +} + +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +// STARTUP — load persistent data +// ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── +loadPass2FlagsOnStartup(); +loadFlagsOnStartup(); +loadCorrectionsOnStartup(); +// Restore saved role after all DOM refs are ready +(function() { + const saved = localStorage.getItem('p44-role') || 'pass1'; + applyRole(saved); +})(); + + + + + + + + + +