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No. 47 Royal Marine Commando North of Dunkirk Day 10

1944-09-15 · Ghyvelde · France

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The advance continued on 15 September and by the night of 17/18 September No. 47 were in the area North of Dunkirk taking over positions in Ghyvelde from the Canadians. Here they remained until 26 September when they were relieved by 7th Black Watch

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