1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte Joseph Bell
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3194018
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 08 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LE MESNIL WOODS
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
HIS STORY
Joseph Bell was baron in April 1916 in Newcastle on Tyne.
He enlisted in March 1940 at the Berwick on Tweed Barracks and his trade is listed as 'Rail Goods Porter'.
Joseph was discharged from the Army in February 1946. He was living in Newcastle, England at the time.
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WAR DIARY
Thursday, 08 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0715 hrs 2/RUR took over R. end of wood and the Bn moved over to L. end where further consolidation was carried out. Enemy continued sporadic mortar fire without further casualties to us.
Bttn passes through grids 017745, 017738 (village of Halt) and 015742 (Grounds of chateau). Takes cover in old German trenches and MT bays.
