1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE
Thursday, October 05, 1944
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START LOCATION
ST HUBERT
FINISH LOCATION
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ST HUBERT
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
A soccer match was arranged against our 6th Bn on St Hubert's football field. We lost 4 - 1.
The Pipes & Drums played at halftime and at the end of the match.
CSM MELVIN of the 6th Bn, lately RSM of this Bn was killed in the recent fighting. *(Actual date of death for William G. Melvin was 27th Sept 1944) Patrols as usual.
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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Company Sergeant Major William G Melvin. KIA 27th September, 1944