1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
ANDREW MENTIER
HILSON
865806
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
Royal Artillery
Date of death
Saturday, 10 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
Cambes
Family details
Born in Larkhall in 1917. Son of Mr & Mrs. Wm Hilson of Motherwell. Married Elizabeth King only three months (conflicting - another newspaper articles says 3 years) before he was killed.
Formerly a Farm Servant in civilian life.
HIS STORY
Private Hilson joined the Army in December 1938 and went to France with the BEF in 1939. He was evacuated from Dunkirk.
*Details from The Motherwell Times Friday 30th June 1944
Extract from War Diary on date of death:
During the day spasmodic M.G. fire and enemy mortar fire occurred. There was also still some enemy snipers active.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
VII. L. 10.
Crédits photo :
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