1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Lt A.J.M. Brown
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
251848
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Officer
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 08 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LE MESNIL WOODS
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
HIS STORY
He was commissioned in 1942.
Lt Albert John McAlpine Brown's wounds kept him away from his unit until he rejoined them on the 8th September 1944.
A.J.M. Brown was a Captain when he applied for his medals in 1948 and was stationed at the School of Admin Training Centre (BAOR16)
*We have managed to transcribe this article and trace most of the lads mentioned in it here >https://graylingmedia.wixsite.com/1stkosbin1940s/post/400-yard-dash-at-the-escaut-canal
WAR DIARY
Thursday, 08 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0715 hrs 2/RUR took over R. end of wood and the Bn moved over to L. end where further consolidation was carried out. Enemy continued sporadic mortar fire without further casualties to us.
Bttn passes through grids 017745, 017738 (village of Halt) and 015742 (Grounds of chateau). Takes cover in old German trenches and MT bays.
