1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Cpl William Pake
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Monday, 24 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
SANNERVILLE
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Wounded in wrist, stomach and left leg.
HIS STORY
Corporal Pake had been in the Army for over 12 years at the time of receiving his wounds. He took part in the evacuation at Dunkirk and spent some years on service in India.
*He is one of the signatures on the 50 Franc Note signed by member of 1st KOSB Signals the night before D-Day. You can read more about it here.
William was living in Wellington, Somerset when his medals were awarded in 1948.
*Newspaper clipping from The Berwickshire News, August 15th 1944.
William's father also served with the KOSB but was killed in an accident during the blackout in 1940.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 24 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Movements of enemy tracked vehicles were heard in morning by forward Company.
Enemy shelling and mortaring continued at intervals with a heavy concentration in the afternoon.
Recce patrols went out in daylight and at night.
PW brought in by "C" Company.
One shell falling near Bn HQ caused 4 casualties.
Reinforcements arrived at night. Most sent to "B" and "C" Companies.
