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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
GEOFFREY GRAHAM
WARD
3194076
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Saturday, 24 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Husband of Elsie Elizabeth Darling Ward, of Spittal, Berwick-on-Tweed.
HIS STORY
Previously wounded9th June 1944 in action around Cambes.
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
2 Bn snipers went to Div HQ for practical training.
In the evening enemy shelling just outside Bn area continued at intervals until dark.
One Mtr Pl carrier was hit.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
1. P. 13.
Photo Credits:
FindaGrave - Thierry Briere
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