1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte J. Wilkie
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3196899
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Monday, 24 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
SANNERVILLE
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy shell fire in Sannerville - remained at duty.
HIS STORY
Official War Docs state that Private Wilkie 'remained at duty' after being wounded.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 24 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Movements of enemy tracked vehicles were heard in morning by forward Company.
Enemy shelling and mortaring continued at intervals with a heavy concentration in the afternoon.
Recce patrols went out in daylight and at night.
PW brought in by "C" Company.
One shell falling near Bn HQ caused 4 casualties.
Reinforcements arrived at night. Most sent to "B" and "C" Companies.
