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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
Capt.
W
Burns
Service No. if known
Researching
Company/Platoon if known
R Coy
Research notes (if anything found)
Exercise HANDS UP, April 1944: R Company (1st Reinforcements) was formed under Capt W. Burns on 3 Apr 44 (War Diary). R Coy moved to 103 Rft Gp, Rushmoor, Aldershot, on 20 Apr 44.
Sources of information (*BC denotes Borderers Chronicle and month/year)
War Diary appendices, Apr 1944 (Ex HANDS UP)
Photo if found (click to view full size)
Link to more information (if any found)
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