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20 January 1945 WO 171/7822 - 110 Provost Company
The company commander, Capt JL Brown proceeded on U.K. leave. Command assumed by Lt D Murphy. Enqrs were continued by No 1 Section re V.D. case at HELMOND (J. van der Linden) and observation kept on other doubtful premises. Traffic was heavy in HELMOND & HEEZE & MARHEEZE. “Thaw” plan was in operation as from 0600 hrs. But by this time it was freezing after a slight snowfall. There were many contraventions of the plan, but as the roads were frozen again, no damage was apparent in the corps area.

11 October 1945 WO 171/7822 - 110 Provost Company
Normal Duties carried out at PREETZ, PLON, KIEL and NEUMUNSTER. W.E.F. the 13th of October 1945, Captain Murphy relinquishes command of the Company, and Captain Richards R.H. takes over command. At NEUMUNSTER a German woman was arrested for being out after curfew, and a German Soldier charged with aiding and abettind. Speed check operated one report submitted. At KIEL two N.C.Os. attended Military Court, to give evidence in Black Market offences. A German girl was arrested for being in illegal possession of arms and ammunition. Two German females arrested and handed over to civil police as suspected V.D. carriers. Cafes and Cinemas visited dress and conduct if troops reported as satisfactory.

23 April 1945 WO 171/7822 - 110 Provost Company
The O.C. Coy. Capt. Brown left to take up duties with 6 Airborne Div. Command being assumed by Lt. D. Murphy until new appointment made.

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