1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
JOHN
SHEDDEN
3313589
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The Highland Light Infantry
Date of death
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Troarn
Family details
Born in Glasgow in 1924. Son of John Shedden, and of Isabella Shedden, of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
HIS STORY
Casualty List No. 1532. Previously reported Missing believed Killed Casualty List No. 1522, 19/07/1944.
Extract from War Diary on the date of death:
The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued.
"C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties.
Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties.
The Commanding Officer (Lt. Col G. D. Renny) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn.
Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
VIII. B. 6.
Photo Credits:
Rob Bowie
