1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Cpl T.C.G. Ker
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3194347
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
TROARN
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack on Troarn.
HIS STORY
Thomas Crabb Greig Ker was born in 1916 in Stranraer, Scotland. His Mother's maiden name was Greig.
He was discharged from the Army in February 1946.
At the time of his medals being awarded - March 1949 - he lived in Stranraer.
He married Isabel Margaret Lindsay in 1953.
Thomas died in 1984 at the age of 67.
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WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 19 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued.
"C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties.
Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties.
The Commanding Officer (Lt. Col G. D. Renny) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn.
Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks.
