1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WOUNDED IN NORMANDY
Pte C.F.G. Perton
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
7939077
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Royal Armoured Corps
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 27 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
SANNERVILLE
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
HIS STORY
Charles Frank George Perton was born in October 1924 in Hammersmith, London. his Mother's maiden name was Smart.
He was discharged from the Army in September 1948. At the time, he was listed as R.A.S.C.
He married Gracia M Gilbert in Jan 1949 in Fulham.
He died in October 2015 at the age of 91.
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WAR DIARY
Thursday, 27 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
In the early hours of the morning enemy aircraft flew above area and dropped flares and bombs in and around the Bn area.
Later, towards first light an exchange of small arms fire took place.
Lieut Robertson took over the duties of Intelligence Officer.
Enemy aircraft again over in the evening after dark, together with slight shelling to rear of area.
"D" & "B" Companies sent out patrols.
