1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Tuesday, November 07, 1944
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START LOCATION
ST ANTONIS
FINISH LOCATION
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ST ANTONIS
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Cold and wet. Activities as for Nov 5th.
Lt Col JFM Macdonald left the Bn to be G.1 at Division.
Lt Col RC Macdonald took over command of the Bn.
Major HS Gillies took over second-in-command.
Capt Pullman took over "C" Coy.
Capt JB Boyd took over "A" Coy, with Capt EM Dishington as 2nd IC.
Major Waldie, MC was appointed OC "S" Coy.
Capt FF Andrew (CANLoan) 2IC "B" Coy and Capt AM Brown 2IC "D" Coy.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
Google maps
Photo:
1st KOSB Officers (taken pre-Normandy/D-Day)