1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
CSM C.J. Gaston
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3184679
COMPANY -
D
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Friday, 16 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy Spandau (MG42) fire
HIS STORY
Charles Joseph Gaston was discharged from the Army in December 1944.
At the time of his medals being awarded in October 1948, he was living in Devon.
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WAR DIARY
Friday, 16 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Enemy intr in 'C' Coy area early in morning.
Own arty laid barrage on area forward of 'C' Coy and later a low flying attack was made by enemy plane.
Later in evening 2 ORs were wounded by a burst from a Spandau which fired into trees near Bn HQ.
Patrols were sent out at night.
