1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte J.P. Mill
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3194193
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 08 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LE MESNIL WOODS
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Most likely wounded in Cambes area
HIS STORY
James Pool Mill was born in Edinburgh in December 1915.
He enlisted in April 1940 at the Berwick on Tweed barracks. He was 5 foot 8.5 inches and weighed 162lbs. He had blue eyes and 'fair' hair.
He married Dorothy Henderson in April 1941.
Whilst in the Army he trained as a Driver/Mechanic.
*His Service Record states he was evacuated to the UK on 6th June 1944. He was posted to the Black Watch for a time then rejoined 1st KOSB in December 1944.
As well as being wounded in Normandy, he was also wounded in Feb 1945 near Kervenheim, Germany.
*1st KOSB War Diary for this date is here
He left the Army in August 1945 at the rank of Lance Corporal.
WAR DIARY
Thursday, 08 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0715 hrs 2/RUR took over R. end of wood and the Bn moved over to L. end where further consolidation was carried out. Enemy continued sporadic mortar fire without further casualties to us.
Bttn passes through grids 017745, 017738 (village of Halt) and 015742 (Grounds of chateau). Takes cover in old German trenches and MT bays.
