1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Cpl James Groves
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:
Wednesday, 14 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded whilst on patrols or by enemy shellfire
HIS STORY
James Groves was discharged from the Army in October 1945 as a Corporal with '10 Highland Bttn, KOSB'.
At the time of his medals being awarded in November 1948, he was living in Glasgow, Scotland.
WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 14 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Patrols sent out. One was fired on by enemy sentry wounding the Sec Comdr but no prisoners were captured.
Shells again fell in Bn area from direction of the beaches.
'D' Coy reported landing of paratroops (unidentified).
Reinforcements arrived from 'A' Echelon. *(A Echelon: Supplies for the battalion after the battle, such as rations, extra ammunition, packs, and cooking equipment)
Occasional shelling, but enemy sniping practically disappeared.
