1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Lt K.N. Drinkall
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
251850
COMPANY -
D
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Officer
Date Wounded:
Tuesday, 13 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states Lt Drinkall wounded on 13th June 1944
HIS STORY
Kenneth Nelson 'Hawkins' (Changed to Drinkall in the late 1930s) was born in June 1916 in Hull. His Mother's maiden name was Betty.
He married Florence Tuttle under his birth surname in July 1934
In 1939 he was living in Hull and his occupation is listed as 'Agricultural Holding'. War Diary from the date of his wounds state: Further movements reported from area of enemy tanks, and a patrol returned after successfully blowing railway lines. Lt Drinkall (D Company) was wounded.
Kenneth left the Army with the rank of Major - his Service No. changed slightly to P/251850.
His medals were awarded in 1979.
Kenneth died in 2003 in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, at the age of 86.
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WAR DIARY
Tuesday, 13 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Report of heavy enemy guns near LA BIJUDE believed to be shelling beaches.
Further movements reported from area of enemy tanks, and a patrol returned after successfully blowing railway lines. Lt Drinkall (D Company) was wounded.
Two fighting patrols were organised but cancelled owing to inability to get arty support.
