1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte R.W.B. Watret
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3194952
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 05 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Treated by 2RUR medics for shrapnel to buttock and foot.
HIS STORY
Robert W.B Watret JNR was living in Kirkmahoe, Dumfries in August 1950 when his medals were awarded. He is listed as finishing his service with The Cameron Highlanders.
His wounds were treated by medics from the 2nd Royal Ulster Rifles who fought side by side with the 1st KOSB in Normandy.
Newspaper article from the Dumfries & Galloway Standard & Advertiser, August 2nd, 1944.
Details of wounds from 2RUR Medics, courtesy of Paul Scanlon at https://royal-ulster-rifles-ww2.blogspot.com
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 05 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Enemy shelling again at intervals, many unexploded shells reported.
Preparations for move. Patrol sent out at night encountered enemy and Capt JT Skinner, MM, (2 i/c D Company) was wounded.
