1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pvt William J Clark
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3193825
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 26 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
SANNERVILLE
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy shell fire in Sannerville. KIA October 1944
HIS STORY
FOUND:
*Service No. given in records is for a different person. Can not find a 'B Clark' in KOSB so researching. Located his record for 26th July 1944. Incorrect recording of Serial No. on original document.
We have found a Pte William John J Clark - 3193825, wounded in October 1944. UPDATE. Pte W J Clark died on 22nd October 1944 and is remembered on Panel 4 of the Groesbeek Memorial here > https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12905637/william-john-clark
Age 28 when died. Husband of Mae E Clark of Eastfield, Lanarkshire.
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 26 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Recce patrol returned with report of a possible enemy listening post at 156679.
Enemy shelling and mortaring was more severe than usual, especially between midday and tea time.
Lt Col JFM MacDonald arrived to take over command of the Bn.
