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Old 13-08-07, 01:33
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Post Re: a Canadian HQ at Wisborough Green

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Originally posted by Richard Farrant
I once had to stop for mechanical repairs at nearby Wisborough Green, with my 1941 military BSA motorcycle. The village green had the Canadian flag flying at the time and a lady there, told me that the Canadian HQ had been in the village during the war.

Hi Richard;

as/at approx. 14 May 42 to 24 Sep 43 - HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde (2nd Cdn Inf Div) was located at HAWKHURST COURT, Wisborough Green

and

as/at approx. 24 Sep 43 to Apr 44 - HQ 6 Cdn Inf Bde (2nd Cdn Inf Div) was located at HAWKHURST COURT, Wisborough Green

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