1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
JAMES HIGHAM
IRVINE
2766523
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The Black Watch
Date of death
Thursday, 06 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
James was born in 1923 in Springburn, Glasgow. He married Agnes Teresa Greig in 1943 in Possilpark.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Allied aircraft were seen over CAEN area. Advance party move out in morning to area of BENOUVILLE.
Bn HQ area was subjected to severe shelling but no casualties occurred.
Patrol was sent out under Lieut Robertson, and succeeded in killing enemy machine gunner, identified as PGR (PanzerGrenadier) from 12 SS Div.
Bn commence moving out to new area towards midnight.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
VII. L. 6.
Crédits photo :
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