1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte John. C. P. Coode
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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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. Bullet from sniper.
HIS STORY
John was wounded by a sniper's bullet and shrapnel in Normandy and then Germany.(Unsure which at this time).
Sadly John died in 2016 - 2 years after the article. his obituary can be found here on the KOSB website.
Article - Mirror online. *Photo credit marked as Daily Record
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.
