Hi there. I’m doing research on a relative, Lt. R.P. Daniel who served with the RHLI in Belgium and Holland. He was injured ~ Dec 2-6 near Groesbeek, NL. Wondering if the War Diary would have any reference to Lt. Daniel or info on RHLI movement/action at that time. If anyone has access to the diary, would appreciate a look up or copy of the pages. Many thanks.
Thanks Phillip. Any chance you could post or DM me with the pages over those days so I could read what was going on. Much appreciated.
Much appreciated. Can you add Dec 1st so we can get a bit more context. We're heading overseas in March and will be in Groesbeek touring the area. Lots to see.
More about the RHLI in its Regimental History. This is what I have.. Can view/download it here due to file size restrictions: PDF format www.guidosiebers.nl/ww2/wd/Regimental_History_RHLI_12_1944_to_03_1945.pdf Zipped package with seperate pages www.guidosiebers.nl/ww2/wd/RHLI_12_44_tp_3_45.zip
I've found the information on the interactive map, but are the diaries themselves available for download on the site?
Many months are available from Library and Archives Canada. I believe these are now available courtesy of Project '44's scanning efforts.
Sailormannn, i see this is an old post, maybe already solved. RHLI was under command of 4th CDN Infantry Brigade, here the brigade diary. Wardiary november 1944 can be found here. RHLI Patrol report from 4th CDN INF BDE diary December 1944 1/2 Dec 1944 -RHLI to contact standing patrol of RHC at track junc at 751517 (Kiekberg) -To contact at junc at track 743507 (Riethorst) 2/3 Dec 1944 -Fighting Patrol Lt Oliver and 3 ORs (North of Kiekberg) -Recce Patrol Cpl Trusler and 1 OR (Kiekberg) 3/4 Dec 1944 -Recce patrol Ptes Whiteshead and Chew -Recce patrolLt J Willianson and 2 ORs (Kiekberg) 4/5 Dec 1944 -Recce patrol Pte Whitehead and one OR (North edge of Kiekberg) -Recce patrol Lt Williamson and 2 ORs (Kiekberg) 5/6 Dec 1944 -No specific reports in Diary Royal Hamilton Light Infantry was during the incident of Lt R.P. Daniel located in the vicinity of the Kiekberg / St Jansberg. During this period 4th CDN Inf Bde controlled this area. The Kiekberg was occupied by many relsiliant German soldiers. 505 PIR and 325 GIR from the 82 Airborne division fought several battles in this forrest and even called it "The Kiekberg JUNGLE" In November 43 Wessex took over their positions and mid November the 2nd CDN Infantry Division took over from 43 Wessex. Kiekberg was one of the key objectives for Operation Veritable, and in the weeks before the Canadians tried to control this area, but this was not an easy job because of the stiff resistance and heavy mortar support from the German units. The enemy was firmly entrenched in this forrest. I checked the diary of the 4th Inf Bde and found his name on one of the casualty status reports, Lt R.P. Daniel was wounded on 04 December 1944. Code Y..... Maybe Escalpald can help to explain more. And if you visit this area, let me know.
Thanks for adding this. It is helpful, We visited Kiekberg in 2018 and walked through the area. It is an interesting spot that I don’t think has changed much. The RHLI War Diary has them camped in this spot the day my father-in-law was wounded so it was memorable to walk in this area. If we go back I will connect. Thanks again,