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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Lance Corporal
DAVID
MITCHELL
3313880
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The Highland Light Infantry
Date of death
Monday, 19 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Son of David and Jean Lynch Mitchell, of Glasgow; husband of Elizabeth Wright Mitchell, of Glasgow.
HIS STORY
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
Bn prepared to go into Bde reserve and the advance left for LE MESNIL in preparation for the take over. Enemy movement was still reported from posns forward of LA BIJUDE but on small scale.
Two ORs were killed and 1 wounded during shelling by enemy.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
Panel 14, Column 2.
Crédits photo :
Researching
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