1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB RESEARCHING
We have given access to our 'raw' research notes in the hope that visitors will spot their relatives and may even be able to help us build on their stories. *They are a bit 'rough and ready' so please do get in touch using the Contact Form if you have any questions.
Rank
First name/nick name
Surname
Captain (QM)
W (Jock)
Lewin
Service No. if known
Researching
Company/Platoon if known
Bn HQ (Q.M.)
Research notes (if anything found)
HQ Coy QM after reorganisation. C Company Reorganisation Nov 1944 blog post. Quartermaster. 17/2/45. Photo in officer lineup photo. Broke his leg while proceeding on U.K. leave, creating the Q.M. vacancy filled by Lymer. p.59
Full Name
Lewin, W
Incident Date
21 May 1940
Rank Name
Platoon Sergeant Major
Service Number
3179509
Authority
Army Order 247 of 1939
Clasps Awarded
Palestine
Served During Qualifying Period
1st Battalion, Sergeant
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Archive Reference
WO100/503
Sources of information (*BC denotes Borderers Chronicle and month/year)
BC Jun45
Photo if found (click to view full size)
Link to more information (if any found)
