1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
SAMUEL WALKER
McKNIGHT
3193852
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Monday, 12 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
On 5th January 1940 at Crossmichael village he married Sarah Annie Warren (Died 1993). She was the daughter of John Warren and his wife Glady Irene Chambers of Durham,England.
They had a son Samuel Stuart McKnight born 14 August 1940 at Crossmichael. (Died 1973)
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Patrols were sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173) and towards LA BIJUDE.
Bn area was shelled by 88 mm gun in LA BIJUDE area causing casualties.
Sniping & sporadic shelling continued at intervals. About 20 tanks including Tigers were spotted at 023733 - these were later shelled by med. arty. Shortly afterwards there was a short severe airburst shelling near Bn HQ, Capt T.D. Sanderson (C.O. Support Company) & 5 ORs being wounded and 1 OR killed.
Towards midnight tank movement & shouting came from LA BIJUDE area.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IX. C. 10.
Photo Credits:
FindaGrave - Len
