The story
1030 hours
Observation Post reports Canadians have put in their attack and both objectives appear to be finally in our hands (Admin buildings and Southern hangers of the Aerodrome).
1100 hours
No. 4 Company took over MARCELET position from the Company of R. de CHANDS, who now cease to be under command.
1230 hours
Companies told there will be no “Stand To” tomorrow, but one Officer will be alert and go round the Company positions.
The Observation Post is to be in position at first light.
2200 hours
1 Prisoner of War (Hitler Jugend) taken over from the Canadians.
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