1944 - 1949

The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat

L/Cpl R. D. Kemp
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
14000129
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
General Service Corps
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states '15 enemy shells landed in Battalion area'.

HIS STORY
Ronald Douglas Kemp was discharged from the Army in December 1944.
At the time his medals were awarded - February 1950 - he was living in Essex.
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 21 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area damaging buildings and causing casualties.
5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded. *(Our figures show 6 KIA and 12 WIA for this day)
All buildings were evacuated and trenches manned.

