1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Sjt James Wedderburn
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3186724
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
James Wedderburn was born in October 1912 and was a Farm Labourer before the War.
He enlisted at Coldstream barracks in March 1932. His home town is listed as Millfield, Northumberland. He was 5 foot 8.5 inches and weighed 147lbs. His eyes were blue and hair is described as 'fair'.
He embarked with the BEF in October 1939.
He married Catherine Marshall in February 1941 in Tooting, London.
It looks like he remained in the UK after being wounded in Normandy.
James was posted to the 10th Highland Bttn in June 1945 and then discharged from the Army in December 1945.
At time of medal awards - January 1949 - he was living in Balham in London.
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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.
