1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
JOHN WILLIAM AMOUR
HALL
3194038
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Thursday, 29 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Born in July 1916, in Northumberland. Son of Robert Norman and Sarah Hall. His Mother's maiden name was Amour. His Father was a Builder's Labourer, his mother was a Fishmonger's Assistant (and ARP Warden) and John was a Fishmonger and special constable in 1939.
HIS STORY
War Dairy extract for previous day: (2 deaths mentioned but we believe Private Hall may have died of wounds from that day)
Bn prepared for operation ABERLOUR. A section of the Carrier Pl was sent with tanks to help 8th Bde attack. The above operation was later cancelled.
Intermittent enemy shelling during the day caused four casualties at 'A' Echelon area. *Two of these were fatal.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
1. V. 14.
Crédits photo :
FindaGrave - Thierry Briere
