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dbf · 25-04-2008, 11:38 AM

Philip,
The 3IG diary for that day states:

"The advance was resumed at mid-day, but stiff opposition was encountered soon after leaving the outskirts of the town, which later proved to be thick screens of some 7 x 7.5 cm and 2x 8.8 cm Assault Guns, supported by inf who lined the ditches with spandaus and squeeze guns.

The I.G. group were again in the lead, but the country was totally unsuitable for the employment of armour as the main road was embanked and the country on either side of it dyked and impassable to tks. Lacking the support of Typhoons, the Bn was unable to advance and was compelled to form a tight laager for the night in its present posn area 702662.

During the day, LTS. WILSON and GORDON - SHEA were wounded, which left the Bn with only two Pl Comds, and one OR was killed and 17 wounded."

The Gdsman who died was Albert Greenhill, Arnhem Oosterbeek War cemetery, a mate of my father's and whom he buried along with others who died at same time, presumably 2Bn, at the side of a road. I have an account from my father of some of that day. His No 1 Coy were taking their turn resting that day, whilst others went up to the sharp end.

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dbf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down Posts: 554	Philip, The 3IG diary for that day states: "The advance was resumed at mid-day, but stiff opposition was encountered soon after leaving the outskirts of the town, which later proved to be thick screens of some 7 x 7.5 cm and 2x 8.8 cm Assault Guns, supported by inf who lined the ditches with spandaus and squeeze guns. The I.G. group were again in the lead, but the country was totally unsuitable for the employment of armour as the main road was embanked and the country on either side of it dyked and impassable to tks. Lacking the support of Typhoons, the Bn was unable to advance and was compelled to form a tight laager for the night in its present posn area 702662. During the day, LTS. WILSON and GORDON - SHEA were wounded, which left the Bn with only two Pl Comds, and one OR was killed and 17 wounded." The Gdsman who died was Albert Greenhill, Arnhem Oosterbeek War cemetery, a mate of my father's and whom he buried along with others who died at same time, presumably 2Bn, at the side of a road. I have an account from my father of some of that day. His No 1 Coy were taking their turn resting that day, whilst others went up to the sharp end. dbf Last edited by dbf; 25-04-2008 at 01:55 PM.