1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB KILLED IN ACTION
Private
JOSEPH
SHEARMAN
3187080
COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Wednesday, May 16, 1945
Location (from War Diary)
Germany
Family details
Son of Mr. Patrick Shearman and Margaret Brown, of Dumfries.
HIS STORY
Joseph was born on the 28th of April, 1914 in Dumfries.
He went AWOL in March 1937 and was held in detention at Catterick Barracks.
He served in Palestine in 1940 with 1st KOSB.
He was wounded in Burma in December 1943 whilst serving with 2nd Bttn KOSB.
He was wounded whilst serving with 1st KOSB on the 10th of October, 1944.
He died in hospital in the UK from 'Acute Pancreatitis'
Joseph's medals were claimed in April 1950 and sent to his Mother in Dumfries.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Memorial
DUMFRIES (ST. MICHAEL'S) CEMETERY
Sec. 46. Grave 10.
Photo Credits:
FindaGrave - Izzy
