1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
HENRY
SPROAT
14201340
COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
General Service Corps
Date of death
Tuesday, November 14, 1944
Location (from War Diary)
SMAKT, Holland
Family details
Son of Thomas and Laura Ellen Sproat (nee Snell), of Grangetown, Sunderland, Co. Durham.
HIS STORY
Henry Fan Sproat was born on the 5th of July, 1921 in Sunderland, England.
Before the War he was an Apprentice Bricklayer. He has a biography page on the Overloon War Chronicles site here
1st KOSB War Diary for the date of his death
The take over began before first light when we took over exposed fwd posns and standing patrols thought to be under enemy observation.
HQ opened at 783323 at 1100 hrs. The take over was completed by 1415 hrs.
Cpl Drummond of C Coy was killed by a sniper in the Farm at 794328.
The patrols were similar to those done by 2 Lincs the night before, that is D Coy standing patrol, by day and night at 797316 and C Coy Recce patrol to area of Steel Factory.
Patrols reported enemy in Farm at 794328.
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
OVERLOON WAR CEMETERY
II. B. 9.
Crédits photo :
Find a Grave - Fred. Portrait - Overloon War Chronicles & Marina Coccioletti, Henry’s great niece.
