1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Sjt R.T.H. Gall
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:
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
Richard Thomas Hyslop Gall was born in 1917 in Durisdeer, Dumfries. His Mother's maiden name was Hyslop.
He was discharged from the Army in April 1946 and, at the time of his medals being awarded, was living in Kirkbean.
Richard died in 1988, at the age of 70, and is buried in Penpont Cemetery, Dumfries.
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.
