1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Pte E. H. Pugh
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
3970216
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The Welch Regiment
Date Wounded:
Thursday, 22 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
HIS STORY
Ernest Hayden Pugh was born in Carmarthen, Wales in July 1914.
He married Doris May Thomas in November 1933.
Ernest enlisted into the Welch Regiment in June 1940. He was 5ft 4.5 inches and weighed 134.5lbs. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He was a Van Driver before the War.
*He was only transferred to 1st KOSB on the 18th June 1944 and was wounded 4 days later. It looks like he didn't rejoin the regiment after that and was moved around.
He was released from duty from the BAOR in May 1946.
Private Pugh's medals were awarded in June 1954. He was living in Eastbourne, Sussex at this time.
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WAR DIARY
Thursday, 22 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Bn 'I' section made model of ST CONTEST area which was later used for briefing by Coys.
Enemy shelling during day fell behind our area near wood (029755).
2 Mx M.G.s began shoot at 1540 hrs.
Large force of Allied heavy and med bombers flew over going in direction of CAEN.
Lieut Cranston (A Company) went out on recce patrol to ST CONTEST area.
