1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte Walter Moodie
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:
Monday, 12 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
War Diary states shell burst near Bn HQ
HIS STORY
Walter Moodie was born in 1914 in Tranent, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
His Mother's maiden name was Lawson, Father's name was also William.
Walter married Emily Catherine McGill (nee Turnbull) on the 7th April 1944, just 2 months before D-Day.
At the time his medals were awarded in November 1948, Walter was living in Glasgow.
Walter died in 1992 in Old Kilpatrick a few miles outside of Glasgow, at the age of 78.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 12 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Patrols were sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173) and towards LA BIJUDE.
Bn area was shelled by 88 mm gun in LA BIJUDE area causing casualties.
Sniping & sporadic shelling continued at intervals. About 20 tanks including Tigers were spotted at 023733 - these were later shelled by med. arty. Shortly afterwards there was a short severe airburst shelling near Bn HQ, Capt T.D. Sanderson (C.O. Support Company) & 5 ORs being wounded and 1 OR killed.
Towards midnight tank movement & shouting came from LA BIJUDE area.
