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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KIA - NORMANDY
Private
GORDON
OAKES
5511658
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The Hampshire Regiment
Date of death
Tuesday, 27 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of Reginald G. G. and Amy E. E. Oakes, of Poole, Dorsetshire.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Enemy shelling caused four casualties, three fatal.
The Padre held his usual Family Worship in the R.A.P. in the evening.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
VII. D. 10.
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