9 March 1945 Loss of Charles William Olsson

Summary

Loss of Charles William Olsson

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Diary Entry

During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.

More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid

Charles William Olsson
Able Seaman
Merchant Navy
SS Kyle Castle

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