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
Lieut
J L
Sibbald
Service No. if known
354043
Company/Platoon if known
Research notes (if anything found)
Officers' photo; left Battalion — Release
SE Asia Medal
Full Name
Sibbald, J L
Incident Date
15 Jul 1947
Rank Name
War Substantive Lieutenant
Service Number
354043
Authority
Army Order 31 of 1947
Clasps Awarded
South East Asia 1945-46
Served During Qualifying Period
Attached to 5th Battalion (Napier's) The Rajputana Rifles (23rd Indian Division) 22/12/1945 to 23/08/1946
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Royal Scots
Palestine Medal
Full Name
Sibbald, J L
Incident Date
28 Mar 1948
Further Information
IVB/572, 20/07/1949. BM/2324/48. BM/2972/48/2/98. Issued through South-East Asia.
Information
Entitled to the Palestine Clasp to the General Service Medal awarded under Army Order 146 of 1947.
More Information
Served with the King's Own Scottish Borderers during the qualifying period.
Rank Name
Lieutenant
Service Number
354043
Clasps Awarded
Palestine 1945-48
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Sources of information (*BC denotes Borderers Chronicle and month/year)
BC Dec47
Photo if found (click to view full size)
Link to more information (if any found)
