1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte A. W. Stevenson
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3192463
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Saturday, 17 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
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HIS STORY
Andrew Wilson Stevenson was born in October 1917 in Yetholm, Northumberland.
He enlisted in Jan 1940 and was posted to 1st KOSB in June 1940.
He married Elizabeth M Hinson in Northumberland only a month before setting off to Normandy.
He was returned to the UK after being wounded and eventually posted to 4th KOSB in October 1944. It looks like he was wounded again in Nov 1944 and evacuated to the UK.
Andrew was discharged from the Army in February 1946.
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WAR DIARY
Saturday, 17 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Two heavy explosions, probably shells, were heard early in morning, followed by more just before first light. Origin unidentified.
Area of village church was shelled by enemy about 0540 hrs.
Lorry loads of enemy were seen in wood 013731 moving in Southerly direction.
1 O.R. was wounded by enemy sniper. Own Med Arty knocked out enemy mtr posn in LA BIJUDE area after a heavy barrage.
