Updated 27 July 2024

Hook of Holland was the responsibility of the following higher formations:
First Canadian Army
Line of Communication 1 Jul 45
British Troops Low Countries 31 May 46
HQ BAOR 1 Dec 46

Hook Garrison formed 25 May 46 – redesignated 41 (Hook) Garrison 27 Jun 46 – 7th Armoured Division for administration 1 Dec 46 to 15 Jan 48
113 Transit Camp arrived from Rotterdam 25 May 46

More to follow
Source: 21st Army Group later British Army of the Rhine to Mar 49

Although located in the Netherlands this small unit had a key role in the movement by sea of duty passengers (including families) and military mail between the UK and BAOR. The small complex (mainly Nissen Huts) was in the Dockside area close to the railway station and the troopship berths. It provided basic transit facilities where appropriate documentation (equivalent to customs clearance) was carried out. In addition a simple hot evening meal was provided for personnel arriving by the military trains from BAOR and British Troops Austria prior to embarkation on the troopships for the overnight trip to Harwich (Parkeston Quay). With the advent of air trooping in the early 1960s the facilities were redundant and quickly closed.

Peter Watson