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5 The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders moved to Benouville

1944-06-10 · Benouville · France

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10th June; Douvres 'B' company were ordered to clear snipers and any other enemy from Douvres. The battalion then moved to BENOUVILLE, to relieve 1st battalion the Gordon Highlanders and we were relived in our location by 41st S.S. Battalion. (4th S.S. Brigade)

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