1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte. H.V. Baxter
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3193346
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Tuesday, 08 August 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LA PLANCHE
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack around Montisanger/Le Pissot area
HIS STORY
Hubert Victor Baxter was born in Plumstead, London in September 1919.
His pre-war occupation is listed as 'Compositor'.
He enlisted at Berwick-on-Tweed barracks in February 1940. He was 5 foot 4 and weighed 133.5lbs. His eyes were 'light brown' and his hair 'dark brown'.
Hubert was posted to 1st KOSB in June 1940 when they were in Shepton Mallet.
In January 1942 he passed his test for the trade of Driver Mechanic.
He married Olive Francis in April 1942 in Kent.
After being wounded in Normandy he was returned to the UK and, upon recovery, permanently attached to the London Scottish Regiment.
Hubert was discharged from the Army, after reserve, in May 1946 and was living in Eltham, London at that time.
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WAR DIARY
Tuesday, 08 August 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Bn HQ was established in LA GROUDIERE 663342 with Coys in a fairly small area.
Apart from a short shelling in the early evening a quiet day was spent.
The Bn moved out to assembly area at 2130 hrs.
2 Lincolns moved in to take over. By midnight Bn HQ was established at LA PLANCHE (648338).
