1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte. John Johnson
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:
Saturday, 10 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Most likely wounded in Cambes area
HIS STORY
John Johnson was discharged from the Army in December 1945 at the rank of Lance Corporal.
At the time of his medals being awarded in February 1950, he was living in Philadelphie, County Durham.
WAR DIARY
Saturday, 10 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Further consolidation was carried out.
During the day spasmodic M.G. fire and enemy mortar fire occurred. There was also still some enemy snipers active.
Capt Roynon-Jones (2 i/c B Company) with two O.Rs went out on patrol into enemy lines but failed to return. *His death is officially recorded as the 11th June 1944. As both are buried close to each other in Ryes War Cemetery, there is a chance that Private Cecil Selby was one of the OR (other ranks) who went on patrol with him.
