1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Tuesday, October 03, 1944
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ST HUBERT
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Bn NCOs cadre started under Capt JB Cranston and Capt JC Macaulay.
Training programme (Appendix 'A') Bn training programme started (Appendix 'B').
In future the Divisional Commander is awarding cards ST HUBERT with the Divisional sign, in colour on the top, for deeds of gallantry done by men of the Division, whether they receive an award for their deeds or not.
The first list of awards of this card to the Bn will be found under Appendix 'C'.
Patrols between coys as for Oct 1st.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
COMMENDATION CARDS presented by Comd 3 Brit Inf Div, 10 Oct 44
3186841 Pte DOUGLAS A (KIA Normandy)
3065800 Pte ELDER W
3185091 Cpl LANG R (Wounded in Normandy)
14421527 Pte SMITHERS E (Wounded 3 Oct 1944)
3196952 Cpl CURRIE R
3192547 L/Cpl LAING R (MM in Normandy)
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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KIA
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WIA
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Appendix 'C' from War Diary