1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Sjt G. A. Coupland
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3189399
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Friday, 09 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack on Cambes
HIS STORY
George Alexander Coupland was born in May 1920 in Tongland, Dumfries. His Mother's maiden name looks to be Bodle.
He enlisted in November 1938 in Dumfries and his trade on enlistment was Farm Worker. He was 5 foot 10.5 inches and weighed 148lbs. His eyes were blue and his hair was described as 'fair'. He was attested to the Scots Guards primarily and then transferred to KOSB in December 1938
His Service Record states that he was part of the BEF and was 'struck off strength' on 1st June 1940.
He married Dora S F K Hawkins in June 1941 in Dorchester, Dorset.
He attended Small Arms School in January 1941 at the rank of Corporal. He was made acting Sergeant in August 1942.
After being wounded in Normandy he was evacuated back to the UK and then posted to the 1st Bttn Liverpool Scottish.
He was discharged from the Army in June 1946.
He died in Feb 1975 in Calgary, Canada.
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WAR DIARY
Friday, 09 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
In the morning the advance party from the S. Lancs arrive to prepare to take over the position, this being commenced at 1530 hrs.
Bn moved to the assembly area near LE MESNIL whilst 2/RUR put in the attack on CAMBES. The Bde Comdr was forward with 2/RUR with whom communication became difficult and the Div. Comdr. placed the Commanding Officer in command of the Bde.
On getting news that that RUR had got so far but were pinned down, the Bn put in an attack with two Coys forward. This met with a certain amount of M.G. fire and in the later stages enemy mortar fire which caused some casualties.
Following the success of the attack, contact was made with 2/RUR and mopping up & consolidation was carried out immediately
