1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
ARTHUR
CARROLL
14003029
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
General Service Corps
Date of death
Tuesday, 06 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Potentially lost at sea
Family details
Son of James and Isabella Carroll, of Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire.
HIS STORY
1 officer and 10 men of 1st Bn. King'Own Scottish Borderers were aboard Liberty ship Sambut on 6th june 1944.
*Arthur was potentially aboard - still researching.
"The Liberty Ship was carrying 562 Troops from 28 different units, 63 Crew plus vehicles, large quantities of ammunition and high explosives. Three miles off Dover, it was hit by two 16 inch shells filed from German gun batteries 20 miles away at Calais. 45 minutes later, the Master gave orders to abandon Ship."
From the book "True Loyals" by Tom McCarthy
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
BAYEUX MEMORIAL
Panel 14, Column 3.
Crédits photo :
Findagrave - Selena
