top of page
1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Lieutenant
JONN EDWARD
RAINES
293251
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regt)
Date of death
Wednesday, 05 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Listed as: Name 'John' Raines [J E Raines] Rank: Lieutenant
Birth Place: Cheshire
HIS STORY
Entry from War Diary, 4th July 1944
""C" Coy sent out raid to GALMANCHE. Party A was successful and overran an enemy platoon or section posn. Lieut Raines, the officer commanding this party was killed. The party was rallied and brought back very ably by Cpl Cameron. No prisoners taken as enemy ran away but several enemy casualties claimed. "
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
4. C. 7.
Crédits photo :
FindaGrave - Thierry Briere
Crédits photo :
bottom of page