1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Blessé au combat
Maj F. Holden
WOUNDED - POST NORMANDY 1944-1945
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COMPANY -
A
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Saturday, April 07, 1945
Location (from War Diary)
LINGEN, Germany
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
HIS STORY
Frank Holden was made a Lt in 1943.
He looks to have served with the 1st Bttn on D-Day and onwards.
Awarded the Military Cross on 3rd May, 1945 for action on 27th February, 1945 in UDEM.
He took over command of S Company in May 1945 and was promoted Major in July. (Borderers' Chronicle, September 1945, pp.107, 108)
WAR DIARY
Saturday, April 07, 1945
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
At first light the 2/Lincolns passed through and occupied the area, then the R.U.R. went through and captured the proposed canal and the high ground immediately SOUTH of it.
During the afternoon the Bn went through on tanks and armd carriers but were held up by 37m.m. A.A. fire from ESTRINGEN.
One carrier of the Advanced Guard was damaged but the crew got back.
"A" Coy attempted to attack but were unsuccessful. *MAJOR F. HOLDEN and several O.R.s were wounded.
A Bn attack was laid on with fire support and went in about 1800 hrs, and was immediately successful.
The Bn took 6 (six) Offrs and 118 (One Hundred and Eighteen) O.Rs. P.W. and captured at least 10 (Ten) and possibly as many as 15 (Fifteen) enemy 37 m.m. A.A. Guns intact, a FLAK COY practically complete.
"B" Coy sent patrols as far as 746296.
At 2000 hrs the 2nd Lincolns moved in and occupied ESTRINGEN and the Bn went to ROTTUM protecting the left flank.
Patrols during the night went as far as the main road.
