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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
WILLIAM
ARMITAGE
14002720
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
General Service Corps
Date of death
Wednesday, 07 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of William and Emma Armitage, of Hyde Park, Leeds, Yorkshire.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on Date of Death:
"Led by 'C' Coy the move to the wood just to the North East of LE MESNIL was accomplished. Consolidation was carried out. In the evening some casualties were caused by enemy mortar fire."
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
1. C. 21.
Photo Credits:
FindaGrave - Linda
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