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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
Major General
David Charles
Bullen-Smith MC
Service No. if known
Researching
Company/Platoon if known
CO
Research notes (if anything found)
Commanding officer of the 1st Battalion the King's Own Scottish Borderers in 1940 during the Second World War.[4][5] He went on to be commander of the 219th Independent Brigade in June 1941, commandant of the Senior Officers' School in November 1941 and general officer commanding (GOC) of the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division in May 1942.[4]
Sources of information (*BC denotes Borderers Chronicle and month/year)
IWM (H 38416) 1944-05-09
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Link to more information (if any found)
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