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CANLoan Officers with 1st KOSB

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Ritchie J. R.

Walker

Rank in June 1944

Lieutenant

Date joined 1st KOSB

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Researching

Wounded on 4th of February, 1945 in Hegelsom "The patrol was timed to cross the river during the early hours of the night of the 5th and was to be led by Lieut. Walker of C Company. Unfortunately, he was wounded on the night of the 4th, while carrying out his preliminary reconnaissance and L/Sergt. Scott, his deputy, took over command". Borderers Chronicle June 1945


1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds

Trg and entertainments as usual. 


2 Lincs sent a patrol across the MAAS in the ARCEN area, which came back having encountered no enemy. 


The RUR captured two prisoners who were wounded in a minefield. 


Lt Walker was wounded while making a recce for the patrol.


CANLOAN album

CWM 20020022-001_49

George Metcalf Archival Collection

Canadian War Museum

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