1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB RESEARCHING
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Rank
First name/nick name
Surname
Lieut.-Colonel
W. F. R.
Turner
Service No. if known
Researching
Company/Platoon if known
Bn HQ (C.O.)
Research notes (if anything found)
FOUND - William Francis Robert Turner. WD 18/03/45 Succeeded Lieut.-Col. R. C. Macdonald as C.O., March; had commanded 5th Battalion for over two years; last served in this Unit in 1939. NB: matches BC Sept45 C.O. throughout May-Aug 1945 - strong evidence 'Gallipoli Unit' = 1st Battalion. pp.56, 62 JUN45 Commanding Officer. G.O.C.'s Commendation Card May & Aug; won swimming Plunging & Back Stroke. pp.107, 109, 110 SEPT45
PHOTO is from KOSB Cricket week - undated.
Sources of information (*BC denotes Borderers Chronicle and month/year)
BC Sept45
Photo if found (click to view full size)
Link to more information (if any found)
