1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
L/Cpl J. R. Agar
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
4698251
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Date Wounded:
Friday, 09 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded in attack on Cambes
HIS STORY
John Robert Agar was born in Lancaster, Lancs in September 1921. His Mother's maiden name was Elsbury.
In the 1939 Register he was living in Durham and his occupation is listed as 'Colliery Ptter - Heavy Work'.
His medals were awarded in Feb 1949 whilst serving with The 1st Royal Norfolks.
He died in January 1994 in Durham at the age of 72.
*At the age of 17, John was fined £1 for throwing a firework in his local cinema.
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WAR DIARY
Friday, 09 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
In the morning the advance party from the S. Lancs arrive to prepare to take over the position, this being commenced at 1530 hrs.
Bn moved to the assembly area near LE MESNIL whilst 2/RUR put in the attack on CAMBES. The Bde Comdr was forward with 2/RUR with whom communication became difficult and the Div. Comdr. placed the Commanding Officer in command of the Bde.
On getting news that that RUR had got so far but were pinned down, the Bn put in an attack with two Coys forward. This met with a certain amount of M.G. fire and in the later stages enemy mortar fire which caused some casualties.
Following the success of the attack, contact was made with 2/RUR and mopping up & consolidation was carried out immediately
