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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
DAVID BEATTIE
CLABBY
3192159
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Born 1919 - David Beatty Clabby in Colinton. Mother's maiden name - McCrae.
Married Margaret Smyth in 1939 - St Andrew (Edinburgh)
CURRENTLY RESEARCHING
HIS STORY
According to the War Diary for the date of his death. "Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area (CAMBES) damaging buildings and causing casualties. 5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded"
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IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IV. F. 5.
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