Blessé au combat
L/Cpl T Holme
Service No.
3596978
Company:
Researching
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
Border Regiment
Date Wounded:
Tuesday, 27 February, 1945
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Researching
Location (from War Diary)
GOCH, Germany
Thomas Holme was born on the 23rd December, 1911 in Langdale, Lake District. Parents are Robert W Holme [18780 6th Bn Border Regiment - died of wounds 27th September 1916 France and Flanders] and Mary Greenhow - Later Dugdale.
He enlisted in the Border Regiment on the 4th of January 1933 in Carlisle. His eyes were blue, hair colour was 'fair'. He was 5ft 4.5" on enlistment and weighed 142lbs. Before the War he was in 'Farm Service'.
Thomas finished his service with the Royal Scots (which seemed a common occurrence) and his medals were awarded in 1950.
1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds
9 Bde was ordered to attack and secure the line of the WEEZE-UDEM RD between 965403 and the bridge at 974409.
The operation was carried out in 2 phases and coincided with the similar operations of 8 Bde on our left flank.
Phase I 2 Lincolns cleared and captured wood at 960418, with a dawn attack and were on their final objective by 0830 hrs.
Phase II on the right 1 KOSB and on the left 2 RUR were to clear and capture woods at final objective and if possible secure bridge and buildings at 973398.
The Bn cleared the woods and was astride the road at 1345 hrs having advanced directly behind the barrage and captured 4 Officers and 180 ORs. The Bn was supported by 2 Tps of Churchill tanks of the Scots Guards.
An attack on the buildings and bridge at 973398 failed owing to an SP gun which knocked out two tanks, and heavy MG fire from the objective.
During the whole day there was intermittent heavy mortar harassing fire at various points.
The Bn suffered few casualties considering the opposition.
The PW belonged to II and III Bn 7 Para Regt for the most part.
The 8 Bde on our right had been held up by enemy in the woods at 959403 so our right flank was open. The enemy did not counter attack and we spent a quiet night.
Dispositions were as follows :- HQ at 966404, "A" Coy 968402, "B" Coy 965404, "C" Coy 967405, "D" Coy 972402.
