Blessé au combat

CSM C.J. Gaston

WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944

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COMPANY -

Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).

The King's Own Scottish Borderers

Date Wounded:

Friday, 16 June 1944

Location (from War Diary)

CAMBES

Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)

Possibly wounded by enemy Spandau (MG42) fire

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Charles Joseph Gaston was discharged from the Army in December 1944.

At the time of his medals being awarded in October 1948, he was living in Devon.

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1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS

Enemy intr in 'C' Coy area early in morning.

Own arty laid barrage on area forward of 'C' Coy and later a low flying attack was made by enemy plane.

Later in evening 2 ORs were wounded by a burst from a Spandau which fired into trees near Bn HQ.

Patrols were sent out at night.