1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte G.R. Savage
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
14216697
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
George Ross Savage was born in July 1923 in Kimberley, Notts. Before the War, he was an Engine Driver (Compressor)
He enlisted in June 1942 at Centre 53, Nottingham and, after serving with 1st Highland Regt for a while, was posted to 1st KOSB in early 1943. On enlistment he was 5 fott 5.5 inches, weighed 141.5lbs and had hazel eyes and light brown hair.
He married Doreen McLaren in September 1945 in Galashiels.
In 1946 James attended Dog Training School and was posted to 4th Dog Section of the DTS.
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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.
