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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Captain
JAMES
ROYNON-JONES
129983
COMPANY -
B
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
Officer
Date of death
Sunday, 11 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of Captain Edward Roynon-Jones, R.N., and Anne Harley Roynon-Jones, of Edinburgh.
HIS STORY
Capt. Roynon-Jones was second in command of B Company
Entry in War Diary for Saturday 10th June 1944 reads:
"Capt Roynon-Jones with two O.Rswent out on patrol into enemy lines but failed to return." *His death is officially recorded as the 11th June 1944
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE
III. H. 4.
Photo Credits:
Capt Jones' neice.
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