1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Cpl D.H. Pitcairn
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3193965
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Monday, 12 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states shell burst near Bn HQ
HIS STORY
Douglas Haig Pitcairn was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland in 1916. His Mother's maiden name was Logan.
He enlisted in March 1940 at Berwick on Tweed and was 5 foot 5 and weighed 143lbs. He had brown eyes and black hair. He was posted to KOSB on June 9th, 1940 when they were in Shepton Mallet.
After being wounded in Normandy he was moved around and finally posted to Permanent Staff in Edinburgh. He was released from Service in Feb 1946.
He married Helen McGilfether in 1956 in Stoneyburn, Scotland.
He sadly died 10 years later in 1966 at the age of 49.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 12 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Patrols were sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173) and towards LA BIJUDE.
Bn area was shelled by 88 mm gun in LA BIJUDE area causing casualties.
Sniping & sporadic shelling continued at intervals. About 20 tanks including Tigers were spotted at 023733 - these were later shelled by med. arty. Shortly afterwards there was a short severe airburst shelling near Bn HQ, Capt T.D. Sanderson (C.O. Support Company) & 5 ORs being wounded and 1 OR killed.
Towards midnight tank movement & shouting came from LA BIJUDE area.
