1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Wednesday, 23 August 1944
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NORMANDY
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Pl and Section trg.
A draft of 3 officers and 60 ORs (other ranks) arrived. Some of these were members of this Bn who had been wounded. The majority however were from the Royal Scots, and were posted to "A" Coy.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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KIA ce jour-là
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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Blessé ce jour-là
WIA
Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
Men of 12 Platoon, 'B' Company, 6th Royal Scots Fusiliers prepare to advance at the start of Operation 'Epsom', 26 June 1944. IWM