Record of events: Two mine plt sqds left Lierneux at 0030, 9 Jan 45 for Joubieual to clear and sweep the road to Ottre of mines. Found one road block consisting of 8 mines at coord 633851. Also captured on prisoner at 633831. The plt returned 0600, 9 Jan 45. Two mine plt sqds left Lierneux at 1300, 9 Jan 45 for Ottre to remain their on call. 1st Plt left Lierneux at 1000 9 Jan 45 for Vekieumont for Reg support. 2nd plt attached to 2nd Bn as of 8 Jan 45. 3rd plt attached to 3rd Bn as of 8 Jan 45.