1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KILLED IN ACTION
Serjeant
FRANK
LUXFORD
3181127
COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Tuesday, June 10, 1947
Location (from War Diary)
Researching
Family details
Son of Harry (Henry) and Sarah Helen Luxford; husband of Mary Luxford (nee Cloy), of Whithorn.
HIS STORY
Frank Charles Luxford was born on the 27th of June, 1902 in Hampstead, London.
From 1933 - 1939 he was serving with the 5th Bttn KOSB. *We are researching when he joined 1st Bttn. Looking at his medal card, it looks like he also served in Africa.
He is buried in Whithorn, the home town of his wife, Mary.
*We are researching the manner/place of his death with it being post WW2.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
WHITHORN CEMETERY
Plot 43. Grave 32.
Photo Credits:
Headstone photos from Randy Orrison - Find a Grave
