1944 - 1949

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

Pte George McArthur
WOUNDED - NORMANDY 1944
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COMPANY -
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Royal Tank Regiment
Date Wounded:
Sunday, 18 June 1944
Location (from War Diary)
CAMBES
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Possibly wounded whilst laying mines

HIS STORY
George McArthur was living in Gillingham, Kent at the time of his medals being awarded - February 1949.
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WAR DIARY
Sunday, 18 June 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Own mortar shoot at enemy M.G. and mtr posns fell well on target but damage not known.
The Pnr officer, Lt Duncan (Support Company) & 1 OR were wounded whilst working on minefield.
Patrols were again sent out and the one from LA BIJUDE reported having wounded several enemy.

