1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte. W. D. Benson
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:
Friday, 16 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy Spandau (MG42) fire
HIS STORY
William Douglas Benson was born in 1918 in Penicuik, Scotland. His Mother's maiden name was Tait.
He married Elizabeth Gordon MacDonald in 1942 in Penicuik.
He was discharged from the Army in February 1945 as a Corporal.
William died in 1984 at the age of 65.
WAR DIARY
Friday, 16 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Enemy intr in 'C' Coy area early in morning.
Own arty laid barrage on area forward of 'C' Coy and later a low flying attack was made by enemy plane.
Later in evening 2 ORs were wounded by a burst from a Spandau which fired into trees near Bn HQ.
Patrols were sent out at night.
