1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte Thomas Small
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Gordon Highlanders
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 07 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LE MESNIL WOODS
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy mortar fire
HIS STORY
Thomas Small was born in March 1921.
He originally enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in Feb 1942 and was transferred to 1st KOSB in March 1943. He was 5 foot 3 and weighed 143lbs. He had grey eyes and dark brown hair.
*His Service Record states he was wounded on the 9th of June 1944.
He attended a Signals Course in late 1944 at the 3rd Infantry Division School.
He was released from service whilst serving with the Seaforths in May 1946.
WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 07 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0830 the Bn moved to PERIERS SUR LE DAN where the attack on CAZELLE was prepared but at 1210 CAZELLE was reported clear of enemy.
Led by 'C' Coy the move to the wood just to the North East of LE MESNIL was accomplished. Consolidation was carried out.
In the evening some casualties were caused by enemy mortar fire.
Patrols were sent out during the night, during which Lieut Cranston's (A Company) patrol ran up against an enemy heavy tank, inflicting casualties on the crew.
