1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte W. L. Shanks
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3191352
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 in Cambes, Normandy. *KIA 27th Feb 1945
HIS STORY
William Liddle Shanks was born in 1918 in Carriden near Falkirk, Scotland. His Mother's maiden name was Liddle.
Sadly, William was killed in Germany on the 27th February 1945 and is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery. His entry on FindaGrave can be found here.
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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.
