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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
GEORGE OLIVER
BENNETT
3191378
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderors
Date of death
Friday, 09 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of George Oliver and Janet Dunbar Bennett, of Galashiels, Selkirkshire; husband of Mary Bennett, of Galashiels.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
On getting news that that RUR had got so far but were pinned down, the Bn put in an attack with two Coys forward. This met with a certain amount of M.G. fire and in the later stages enemy mortar fire which caused some casualties.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
VA. B. 5.
Crédits photo :
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