1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte Arnold Whittaker
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
4349102
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The East Yorkshire Regiment
Date Wounded:
Saturday, 17 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
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HIS STORY
Arnold Whittaker was born in February 1913 in Yorkshire.
He married Eleanor M Chippendale in Jan 1935.
In the 1939 Register his occupation is listed as Bus Driver.
He was discharged from the Army in May 1946.
Arnold died in Leeds in February 2002 at the age of 89.
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WAR DIARY
Saturday, 17 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Two heavy explosions, probably shells, were heard early in morning, followed by more just before first light. Origin unidentified.
Area of village church was shelled by enemy about 0540 hrs.
Lorry loads of enemy were seen in wood 013731 moving in Southerly direction.
1 O.R. was wounded by enemy sniper. Own Med Arty knocked out enemy mtr posn in LA BIJUDE area after a heavy barrage.
