| Instructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence
Summaries are contained in F.S. Regs., Vol. 1.
and the Staff Manual respectively Title pages
will be prepared in manuscript. |
WAR DIARY or INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY |
Army Form C.2118 |
| Unit: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeo., R.A.C. | ||
| Month and Year: October 1944 | (Erase heading not required). | Commanding Officer: Lt.Col. A.B.J. Scott, M.C. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | The Regt. moved off with C. Sqn. in the lead, A. and B. Sqns. each having a Coy. of the K.S.L.I. mounted on their tanks. Immediately on passing through YSSELSTEYN C. Sqn. encountered slight opposition from farm buildings along the raodside, which they were able to deal with themselves.On arrival at m.r. 736217 the Regt. moved off two up with B. Sqn. on the left with one section of the Recce Tp in front of them, and established themselves in the area m.r. 747224. On arrival at the outskirts of Veulen more opposition was encountered, and one Coy. of the K.S.L.I. came up to assist the clearing of the village. This was achieved without much difficulty until arrival at the eastern end where there was enemy tanks and SPs in position. There was also a strong point in the area of the factory at 775225 and the rectangular wood at 772218 and the woods to the South. B. Sqn. tried to pass along to the North of Veulen but also came into contact with this opposition. In all we succeeded in knocking out 1 Panther, 1 Jaag Panther, 1 SP on Mk iv chassis, 1 Armd half-track, and 4 75 A/Tk guns. One other Panther was also damaged.Our losses were 7 tanks. It was not possible to push on any further and the Regt. with the K.S.L.I. halted in the area for the night. Whilst moving into the harbour area one tank ran over a mine and was damaged.Lieut. R.H.A. Gregory killed, and 2/Lieut. J. McGregor wounded. |
Source: 11th Armoured Division.
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