1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Blessé au combat
Pte A Millar
WOUNDED - POST NORMANDY 1944-1945
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Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Monday, September 18, 1944
Location (from War Diary)
ACHEL, Belgium
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
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HIS STORY
Andrew Millar was born 19/7/1921 in Kirkconnel.
He married Barbara Bertram Boyes in 1954 in Kirkconnel
Andrew died 11 December 1996 - Kirkconnel.
*We have conflicting wound reports.
Is as a list with other KOSB lads.
Individual record states he was with 1st Bttn King's Royal Regiment when wounded.
*He has a 'proper' KOSB Serial No. but they did get transferred around after Normandy.
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WAR DIARY
Monday, September 18, 1944
1st KOSB WAR DIARY - DATE OF WOUNDS
Recces were made for assault crossing of MEUSE ESCAUT Canal by 9 Br Inf Bde.
Tracks arrived in Bn area at 1700 hrs.
At 1800 hrs orders were received for the Bn to conc near the river in the area LILLE ST HUBERT and to provide carrying and rowing parties for 2 RUR and 2 LINCOLNS who were to be assault Bns during this crossing.
Major RC Macdonald arrived to take over the appointment of 2i/c.
