1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte William Tannock
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
2765552
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Black Watch
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states '15 enemy shells landed in Battalion area'. KIA Novermber 1944
HIS STORY
William Tannock is listed as being from Clydebank in Glasgow.
Sadly, William was killed in action on the 18th November 1944. His rank at that time was Corporal in A Company.
"When the QMS (Quartermasters) brought the rations up at night the truck was disticnctly audible: 'several of our platoon were killed or wounded making a run for the hot meal'. My friend Cpl Bill Tannock was hit by a mortar bomb. 'I tried to lift Bill clear of the mud but he died in my arms...'
Sgt Fred Hartle, P120, Monty's Ironsides by Patrick Delaforce
Grave photo courtesy of 'Fred' on Findagrave > https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18394913/william-tannock
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area damaging buildings and causing casualties.
5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded. *(Our figures show 6 KIA and 12 WIA for this day)
All buildings were evacuated and trenches manned.
