1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte H.H. Umpleby
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
11404109
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
General Service Corps
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
TROARN
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack on Troarn.
HIS STORY
Henry Herbert 'Lar' Umpleby was born in 1920 in Stockton on Tees, England, one of seven children. His Mother's maiden name was Hobbs.
He married Joan Daley in October 1943 in Sunderland.
Henry survived the Normandy conflict but was killed in Rangoon, Myanmar (Burma) in February 1946, whilst serving with 2nd Bttn KOSB.
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued.
"C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties.
Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties.
The Commanding Officer (Lt. Col G. D. Renny) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn.
Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks.
