1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Cpl George Hamilton
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3185469
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 08 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
George Hamilton was born in March 1909 in a small village near Paisley called Johnstone and Elderslie. His father, Andrew Hamilton, also served in the KOSB and died on the 18th of April, 1915. His Mother's name was Isabella, nee Martin.
George's medals were not issued until 21st May 1984
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WAR DIARY
Thursday, 08 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0715 hrs 2/RUR took over R. end of wood and the Bn moved over to L. end where further consolidation was carried out. Enemy continued sporadic mortar fire without further casualties to us.
Bttn passes through grids 017745, 017738 (village of Halt) and 015742 (Grounds of chateau). Takes cover in old German trenches and MT bays.
