1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Cpl R. Lang
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3185091
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
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.
HIS STORY
Robert Lang was born in June 1909 in Glasgow. His mother was Rachael Young from Whifflet.
He enlisted in March 1928 in Glasgow and was 5 foot 8 and weighed 108lbs. His eyes were brown and hair is described as fair.
He married Florence Westphal in April 1938 in tottenham.
He served with the BEF between October 1939 and May 1940.
After being wounded in Normandy he spent the rest of the War in the UK on home duty.
On the 15th December 1944 he was awarded the C-M-C's Certificate for Gallantry.
From November 1945 to June 1954 he is listed a 'Z' A G Res. Robert spent nearly 27 years serving with the KOSB.
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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.
