1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte. Harry Hill
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 14 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Most likely wounded in Cambes area
HIS STORY
Harry Hill was discharged from the Army in July 1946.
At the time his medals were awarded, he was living in Wigtownshire, Scotland.
WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 14 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Patrols sent out. One was fired on by enemy sentry wounding the Sec Comdr but no prisoners were captured.
Shells again fell in Bn area from direction of the beaches.
'D' Coy reported landing of paratroops (unidentified).
Reinforcements arrived from 'A' Echelon. *(A Echelon: Supplies for the battalion after the battle, such as rations, extra ammunition, packs, and cooking equipment)
Occasional shelling, but enemy sniping practically disappeared.
