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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Private
JOHN
MASTERTON
3719117
COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
The King's Own Royal Regiment
Date of death
Sunday, April 14, 1946
Location (from War Diary)
Researching
Family details
Parents - Thomas Masterton and Annie McDonald Thom.
HIS STORY
John Masterton was born on the 18th November 1914 in Dunfermline, Scotland.
Before the War he worked as a Bricklayer
He enlisted in the Army in January 1944.
It looks like he was taken prisoner in January 1945 in Wellfaucht whilst serving with the 5th Bttn KOSB.
RESEARCHING
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
DUNFERMLINE CEMETERY
Eastern Division. Grave 6478.
Crédits photo :
Crédits photo :
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