1944 - 1949

The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat

Pte Arnold McMillan
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3316019
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Highland Light Infantry
Date Wounded:
Monday, 10 July 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAEN
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy fire whilst on patrol in Caen

HIS STORY
Arnold McMillan was discharged from the Army in May 1946.
At the time of his medals being awarded - June 1950 - he was living in Bulwell, Notts.
*Also wounded in October 1944
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WAR DIARY
Monday, 10 July 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
An OP was established overlooking the river.
"C" & "D" Coys patrolled forward to the river ORNE and met heavy fire from South bank.
Later in the day "B" Coy occupied the Barracks, which had been previously an enemy HQ of some size.
Slight enemy shelling during the day.

