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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Serjeant
GEORGE
WALSH
3244702
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The Cameronians
Date of death
Thursday, 20 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Sannerville
Family details
Son of Samuel and Almina Walsh, of Tankersley, Yorkshire.
HIS STORY
He was Mentioned in Despatches. (Borderers' Chronicle, June 1945, pp.56, 64)
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Enemy continued shelling and mortaring during the day.
Heavy rain and thunder continued from afternoon onwards making conditions very difficult for everyone.
Contact was made with 2 Lincolns after their move to our Right flank.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IV. J. 2.
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