1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte J.T. Ashcroft
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3191921
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.)
Most likely wounded in Cambes area
HIS STORY
John Thomas Ashcroft was born in April 1919 in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. His Mother's maiden name was Stephens.
In the 1939 Register he was living in the Durham area and was a 'mixer in a biscuit factory'.
He married Dorothy M Watt in July 1943, in Eton, Buckinghamshire.
He was discharged from the Army in March 1945 and at the time of his medals being awarded, was living in Slough.
John died in September 2002 at the age of 83.
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.
