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1944 - 1949

The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY

Pte. E J Powell
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
4751124
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The York and Lancaster Regiment
Date Wounded:
Monday, 26 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy shell fire listed on War Diary for previous day

HIS STORY
Edmund James Powell was living in Wembley, Middlesex when his medals were awarded in July 1950.
WAR DIARY
Monday, 26 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
An O.P. was manned by 'I' section in the Canadian sector (North Nova Scotia area).
Own arty was active all day and in the evening about a dozen enemy shells fell in Bn area, but no casualties occurred.

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