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L/Cpl Earl Draper Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share L/Cpl Earl Draper Service No. 2764313 Company: Researching Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) Date Wounded: Friday, 02 March 1945 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Researching Location (from War Diary) GOCH, Germany Edward Earl Draper was born on the 7th of May, 1923 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. His Mother's maiden name was Bogg. Before the War he was a Moulder in a Steel Foundry He married Edna Atkinson in October 1943 in Leeds. He was discharged from the Army in December 1945 and was serving with 5th Bttn KOSB at that time. He died in October 2002 at the age of 79. 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds In the morning 9 Bde started an attack from the area 975386 with WINNEKENDONK as the final objective. The Bn crossed the start line - the road SOUTH WEST from RENNINGSHOF 978387 - at 0715 and by 1000 hrs the leading coys were on the final objective - on the Right A Coy in area of REYSHOF 979371, and on the Left B Coy at 984379. Shortly afterwards 2 RUR passed through and by 1400 hrs had secured their objective of the main road running NORTH-SOUTH in the area 993364. At about 1600 hrs the Bn passed through 2 RUR in Kangaroos and had cleared the wood up to the Southernmost edge at 002354 by 1700 hrs with no opposition except for a certain amount of mortar and shell fire. The Comd Offr went forward to plan for the attack on BRUCH and RAHMEHOF in area 3360. The attack was laid on for 1830 hrs with one Sqn of Churchill tanks, but had to be postponed as 2 LINCOLNS had arranged all the arty support for their attack on WINNEKENDONK. The enemy must have seen some of the forward troops on the edge of the wood and heard the tanks as he shelled and mortared the SOUTHERN half of the wood fairly heavily till dusk. The tanks and Kangaroos withdrew to the NORTH of the wood. At 2115 a concentration was laid on BRUCH and RAHMEHOF, and A and B Coys moved up to the forward edge of the wood taking over C and D Coys positions. At 2130 C and D Coys attacked RAHMEHOF and BRUCH respectively and in silence. Both coys achieved total surprise and captured several prisoners. *In the morning the positions were visited by several enemy who were unaware of the situation. Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Casualty Full Name or KOSB ref no. Write a message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

Pte W G Pepperall Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share Pte W G Pepperall Service No. 1525063 Company: Researching Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Royal Artillery (Field, Coastal & Anti-Aircraft) Date Wounded: Friday, 20 April 1945 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Researching Location (from War Diary) MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany Remained at duty. 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds At first light "A" Coy moved forward and occupied the rd jct at 654962 with only light opposition. At about 0600 hrs "B" Coy moved up through D" Coy and captured the rd and rail crossing at 660966 after some sharp fighting, taking some 20 p.w.s. Final posns were:- Bn H.Q. 661959, "A" Coy 654962, "B" Coy 660966, "C" Coy 665964, "D" Coy 661963. At 1000 hrs the 2/LINCS launched an attack on KIRCHHUCHTING 6795 from the area 667942. The Bn supporting arms carried out a diversionary fire plan for the attack. The remainder of the day was quiet and uneventful. Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Casualty Full Name or KOSB ref no. Write a message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

IBBENBUREN Tuesday 8 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: IBBENBUREN End Location: IBBENBUREN D-Day+ 336 8 May 1945 "Victory in Europe" day. A Thanksgiving Service was held in IBBENBUREN Field Protestant Church at 0930 conducted by the Rev W.I.G. WILSON . The rest of the day was spent quietly as a holiday. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Tuesday 8 May 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

GEIJSTEREN Thursday 25 January 1945 Next Next Start Location: GEIJSTEREN End Location: HEGELSOM D-Day+ 233 25 January 1945 The hand-over to 2 Ox & Bucks of 6 Airlanding Bde started at first light and was completed by 1600 hrs. The Bn moved into the HORST 8318 - HEGELSOM area. Dispositions as follows :- Bn HQ 822169, "A" Coy 830180 "B" Coy 835181 "C" Coy 825164 "D" Coy 821158 "S" Coy 823168 A training directive, dated 18 Jan will be found under This provided for cleaning up and checking of kit on the 26th and 27th. This included an organised training programme for Coys till 2 Feb which also included a junior NCOs' Cadre under Capt LW McKay and 2/Lt G Batey . Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 25 January 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

Lance Serjeant Casualty Information Lance Serjeant THOMAS WILSON Service Number Age Date of death 3185445 34 Thursday, October 19, 1944 Company: Researching Son of Thomas and Polly Wilson of Benwell, Newcastle. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). King's Own Scottish Borderers 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) SMAKT, Holland Thomas Wilson was born on the 5th of November, 1909 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. *CWGC has put his age on headstone at 25 years old when he died. However, he joined 1st KOSB in 1928 (and his Service No. tallies with that year) so believe this to be an error. The original headstone stated 34 years old. Before the War he was a Coal Miner. He has a full biography on the Overloon War Chronicles website here 1st Bttn KOSB War Diary entry for the date of his death Again heavily shelled and mortared all day. Up till today the forward Pl of C Coy and the standing patrols of A Coy were under constant observation from the railway or from just behind it. We stopped this by Arty fire put down just over the railway, and then the rapid occupation of forward positions before the enemy had recovered from the effect of the shelling. This was accomplished with success and C Coy established an OP in house at 795325, which observed across the railway but was rather restricted in its all round observation. There was slight enemy activity or movement to the East of the railway. Enemy strongpoint at 810320 established by OP and engaged by 25 pdr Bty. A Coy provided a fighting patrol and C Coy two recce patrols which established that the enemy were in positions at 789331, 800324 and at 799321. B Coy recce patrol heard the enemy in the South East corner of orchard 799310. Several harassing targets were engaged by our 25 pdr Bty during the night usually bring back answering fire to some extent. Contact patrols to the right and left. Share In Memorium Memorial OVERLOON WAR CEMETERY II. B. 10. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Fred and Overloon War Chronicles https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18394941/thomas-wilson

Pte A C Floyd Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share Pte A C Floyd Service No. 14761787 Company: Researching Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). General Service Corps Date Wounded: Friday, 20 April 1945 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Wounded in upper leg. Location (from War Diary) MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany Arthur Charles Floyd was born on the 14th September, 1910 in Kingston, Surrey. Parents were Charles James Floyd and Elizabeth Buck. He married Louisa Emily Tedder on Christmas Day, 1936! Before the War he was a Metal Welder (Electrical Spot Welder). He enlisted on the 4th of May, 1944 and joined the 1st KOSB in March 1945 (just a month before he was wounded). His Service Record states he trained as a Signals Operator, was wounded in the 'upper leg' and spent time in the Middle East after the War. He died in 1971 in Westminster, at the age of 59. 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds At first light "A" Coy moved forward and occupied the rd jct at 654962 with only light opposition. At about 0600 hrs "B" Coy moved up through D" Coy and captured the rd and rail crossing at 660966 after some sharp fighting, taking some 20 p.w.s. Final posns were:- Bn H.Q. 661959, "A" Coy 654962, "B" Coy 660966, "C" Coy 665964, "D" Coy 661963. At 1000 hrs the 2/LINCS launched an attack on KIRCHHUCHTING 6795 from the area 667942. The Bn supporting arms carried out a diversionary fire plan for the attack. The remainder of the day was quiet and uneventful. Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Casualty Full Name or KOSB ref no. Write a message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

1st KOSB 50 Franc Note signature Signature details: Initial NONE Surname Garvie Nickname/Rank 'The Dago' Match Status = Confirmed by signature Name & Rank Pte. James R Garvie Service No. 3194297 Evidence POW in Italy. Moved to Stalag VIIA moosburg KOSB Service no. Captured whilst serving with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 2/9/44 - in ITALY?! Medal card sig similar Record in database? https://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/results?datasetname=british+army+casualty+lists+1939-1945&eventyear=1944&eventyear_offset=1&lastname=garvie&lastname_variants=true&sid=998 Next Previous

IBBENBUREN Friday 25 May 1945 Next Next Start Location: IBBENBUREN End Location: IBBENBUREN D-Day+ 353 25 May 1945 Adjt's drill parade at 1000 hrs on the football field, all Coys attended. In the evening the Pipe Band beat Retreat - the Div Commander Major General L.G. WHISTLER, CB, DSO attended. After Retreat an "At Home" was held in the Officers' Mess and was attended by many Officers who have served in the Bn in the past. Major General Lashmer Gordon 'Bolo' Whistler. Image credit - Generals.DK Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Friday 25 May 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

Pte D Johnson Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share Pte D Johnson Service No. 14681685 Company: Researching Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). General Service Corps Date Wounded: Tuesday, 27 February, 1945 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Researching Location (from War Diary) GOCH, Germany DNR on wounded sheet so made him same date in Feb as comrades on the list. Researching 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds 9 Bde was ordered to attack and secure the line of the WEEZE-UDEM RD between 965403 and the bridge at 974409. The operation was carried out in 2 phases and coincided with the similar operations of 8 Bde on our left flank. Phase I 2 Lincolns cleared and captured wood at 960418, with a dawn attack and were on their final objective by 0830 hrs. Phase II on the right 1 KOSB and on the left 2 RUR were to clear and capture woods at final objective and if possible secure bridge and buildings at 973398. The Bn cleared the woods and was astride the road at 1345 hrs having advanced directly behind the barrage and captured 4 Officers and 180 ORs. The Bn was supported by 2 Tps of Churchill tanks of the Scots Guards. An attack on the buildings and bridge at 973398 failed owing to an SP gun which knocked out two tanks, and heavy MG fire from the objective. During the whole day there was intermittent heavy mortar harassing fire at various points. The Bn suffered few casualties considering the opposition. The PW belonged to II and III Bn 7 Para Regt for the most part. The 8 Bde on our right had been held up by enemy in the woods at 959403 so our right flank was open. The enemy did not counter attack and we spent a quiet night. Dispositions were as follows :- HQ at 966404, "A" Coy 968402, "B" Coy 965404, "C" Coy 967405, "D" Coy 972402. Get in touch First name* Last name Email* Casualty Full Name or KOSB ref no. Write a message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit

Corporal Casualty Information Corporal ARTHUR JAMES SHIELDS Service Number Age Date of death 14851735 21 Saturday, November 22, 1947 Company: Researching Son of John Hadwin Shields and Elizabeth Janet Shields, of Eastriggs, Dumfrieshire. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). General Service Corps 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Palestine, Middle East Arthur James Hadwin Shields was born on the 13th September, 1926 in Gretna. Scotland. Share In Memorium Memorial RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY 11. B. 5. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Find a Grave - Leonid Mendelzon https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22751109/arthur_james-shields

APPELDORN Friday 16 March 1945 Next Next Start Location: APPELDORN End Location: APPELDORN D-Day+ 283 16 March 1945 Visibility nil all day owing to continuous thick smoke screen, making it very unpleasant in the forward coy areas. Two secret agents came across the river and were brought in by C Coy. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Friday 16 March 1945 Previous Next 0 Wounded on this day = Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

PAISLEY (WOODSIDE) CEMETERY PAISLEY (WOODSIDE) CEMETERY Previous Grave Marker RANK First Name Surname AGE Date of Death Photographs Private GEORGE CONNELL 25 Friday, July 13, 1945 Next