1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
L/Cpl Frank McKeown
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3191344
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 16 August 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LANDISACQ
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack around Tinchebray/Flers area
HIS STORY
Frank McKeown was awarded his medals in February 1949 and was living in Marlow, Buckinghamshire at that time.
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 16 August 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
It has now become evident that the enemy rearguards (composed of 3 Para Div) who have been opposing us have completely withdrawn.
Early in the morning the Bde was moved up towards TINCHEBRAY to be ready to move fwd behind the Div Recce Regt which was directed on FLERS.
By 1100 hrs the Recce Regt had reached the outskirts of FLERS which they reported held only by very small rearguards.
The Bn moved up to an area just WEST of LANDISACQ where it took up a def (defensive) posn, although it was evident that all enemy tps (troops) had already withdrawn well beyond this area.
