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<title><![CDATA[No.1  SS Bde HQ Group at Maasbracht Gemeentehuis (Town Hall), near Brachterbeek]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[[Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson No.1 SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo) courtesy of his son John].<br />
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Originally unidentified Nick Collins identifies the building by comparison in this forum message. Copy and paste this link into your browser and send: https://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/30/3146.page<br />
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1 Commando Brigade established its HQ at the Priest's House at Brachterbeek from 25 Jan 45 - 19 Feb 45.]]></description>
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