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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
JOHN WILFRED
MAUGHAN
3191405
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Friday, 09 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of Thomas and Agnes Purves, of Duns, Berwickshire.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
On getting news that that RUR had got so far but were pinned down, the Bn put in an attack with two Coys forward. This met with a certain amount of M.G. fire and in the later stages enemy mortar fire which caused some casualties.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
X. E. 3.
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