1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
1st KOSB WOUNDED
Pte H Buckler
WOUNDED - POST NORMANDY 1944-1945
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Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Friday, October 06, 1944
Location (from War Diary)
ST Hunert
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
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HIS STORY
Henry Buckler was born in 1916.
He was wounded twice during actions post-Normandy.
Serving with D Company, he was still recovering from his wounds in June 1945. (Borderers' Chronicle, June 1945, p.58)
At the 1945 Battalion swimming sports he won the breast stroke and came 2nd in the half-mile. (Borderers' Chronicle, September 1945, p.109)
He was discharged from the Army on 31st January, 1946 whilst serving with 5th Bttn KOSB.
He was awarded his medals on the 15th October, 1948 and was living in Leeds at that time.
WAR DIARY
Friday, October 06, 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Training as per programme.
The Pipe Band played retreat at 1700 hrs.
A conference for all officers and Pl Comds on the assault of a large and strongly held wood was held at 2030 hrs.
Capt Corbean arrived with the first of the Armd Carriers.
Patrols as usual.
