1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
JAMES MCDONALD
DAVIDSON
14002989
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
General Service Corps
Date of death
Thursday, 15 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of Isabella Davidson, of Aberdeen. Employed by the Timber Control and working at Meikle Endovie near Alford, Scotland.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Patrol was sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173), encountered enemy, there was an exchange of fire, several of the enemy believed wounded. Patrol returned safely.
'D' Coy brought in a prisoner, shot at whilst passing in motor-cycle combination. Valuable documents were found & sent to Div. The prisoner's companion was killed.
Contributor: Alford Heritage Centre and Museum Year: 1935
You can find more information about Alford here > https://www.alfordimages.com/picture/number39.asp
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
IX. C. 1.
Crédits photo :
FindAGrave - Len
