1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Cpl G.F. Peakman
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3195010
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
George Frederick Peakman was born in March 1913. His Mother's maiden name was Harrison.
He married Agnes Fisher in 1937 and his occupation at the time was listed as an Auctioneer's Assistant.
His medals were awarded in March 1950 when he was living in Leeds.
George died in December 2004 at the age on 91. He was living in Walsall, West Midlands at the time of his death. *Death records on Ancestry list him as PAKEMAN
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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.
