1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
L/Cpl G.P. Sullivan
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
7021519
COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Royal Ulster Rifles
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 07 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
LE MESNIL WOODS
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded by enemy mortar fire
HIS STORY
Gordon Patrick Sullivan was born in May 1923 in England.
He originally enlisted in the London Irish Rifles (Royal Ulster Rifles) from Sutton.
He was a demolition worker before the War.
Looking at his Service Record, Gordon had an interesting career - serving until February 1948.
WAR DIARY
Wednesday, 07 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At 0830 the Bn moved to PERIERS SUR LE DAN where the attack on CAZELLE was prepared but at 1210 CAZELLE was reported clear of enemy.
Led by 'C' Coy the move to the wood just to the North East of LE MESNIL was accomplished. Consolidation was carried out.
In the evening some casualties were caused by enemy mortar fire.
Patrols were sent out during the night, during which Lieut Cranston's (A Company) patrol ran up against an enemy heavy tank, inflicting casualties on the crew.
