1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte. E.F.J. Akehurst
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Hampshire Regiment
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
TROARN
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Most likely wounded in the attack on Troarn.
HIS STORY
Ernest Frank Jenner Akehurst was born in October 1918 in Battle, East Sussex. His Mother's maiden name was Hunt.
Before the War he was working at Lakehurst Farm, Ashburn, and was listed as a 'Farm Carter'.
He was discharged from the Army in May 1945 and was listed as living in Ashburnham.
Ernest died in August 2005 at the age of 86 and was living in Taunton, Devon at that time.
WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued.
"C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties.
Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties.
The Commanding Officer (Lt. Col G. D. Renny) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn.
Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks.
