1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
L/Cpl Edward Common
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3194026
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.)
Possibly wounded in Cambes area
HIS STORY
Edward Common was born in June 1916 in North Shields.
He enlisted in March 1940 at Berwick on Tweed and was posted straight to the KOSB. His pre-war trade is listed as Grocer.
He was 5 foot 6.5 inches and weighed 142lbs. His eyes were blue and his hair is described as 'fair'.
He married Jean V A Smith in October 1942.
*His wounded date is listed as 11th June on his Service Record. He was returned to his unit in August 1944 and was promoted to Corporal in Jan 1945.
He attended a 'Mines Course' in Feb 1945 and was posted to 5th KOSB in August 1945.
Edward lived in Whitley Bay, Northumberland at the time his medals were awarded - March 1950
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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.
