26 September 1943

26 September 1943 Eastern battalion to replace II 583 on Guernsey

Top secret telegram to 319th Division, 26 September. An eastern battalion is being sent immediately to Saint-Malo for coastal defence employment on Guernsey. It is subordinate to 319th Division in every respect. Prepare II/Grenadier Regiment 583 for simultaneous transport to the East. Orders will follow on its intended eastern employment and any exchange of men unfit for eastern service. Corps Operations Section, 1781 top secret.

T-314 Roll 1604, T314_R1604_English_Translation.docx. 26 September 1943 | Source PDF pages 955. Selected island-related text; document or report date governs placement.