1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte C. W. Taylor
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3065948
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Royal Scots
Date Wounded:
Monday, 12 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states shell burst near Bn HQ
HIS STORY
Charles Taylor was living in Edinburgh in 1949-1951.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 12 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Patrols were sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173) and towards LA BIJUDE.
Bn area was shelled by 88 mm gun in LA BIJUDE area causing casualties.
Sniping & sporadic shelling continued at intervals. About 20 tanks including Tigers were spotted at 023733 - these were later shelled by med. arty. Shortly afterwards there was a short severe airburst shelling near Bn HQ, Capt T.D. Sanderson (C.O. Support Company) & 5 ORs being wounded and 1 OR killed.
Towards midnight tank movement & shouting came from LA BIJUDE area.
