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LOUVAIN Thursday 22 February 1945 Next Next Start Location: LOUVAIN End Location: LOUVAIN D-Day+ 261 22 February 1945 "C" & "D" Coys held a joint dance in the local hall, otherwise nothing to report. CO returned from leave in the UK. Publication of 1/K.O.S.B. Movement Order No.3 (Details under 'J' ). Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 22 February 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

Laing M.M. Robert Anstruther Paton Lance Corporal Rank in Normandy 3192547 Service No. D Company Awarded the Military Medal Robert Anstruther Paton "Bobby" Laing was born in Edinburgh in October 1917. His father died before Bobby was two years old. Fred Hartle said: "On the 19th (July 1944 - Troarn) 'word got round that the Germans had asked for a cease-fire... both sides were allowed to pick up their wounded. L/Corp Bobby Laing was a stretcher bearer and put the Red Cross satchel on his head and, together with the German stretcher bearers, tended the wounded". From Page 85 - Monty's Ironsides, by Patrick Delaforce. Bobby received the Military Medal recommendation on the 23rd of July 1944 for his actions around Troarn. His award was published in the Gazette in December 1944. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36850/supplement/5859 After the War, he married Maggie Childerly and they had two children. His medals were issued in June 1950 and he was living in Edinburgh at the time. Bobby died in October 1987 at the age of 70. His death was registered in Islington in London. British Military Medal By Hsq7278 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61987808 KOSB_RLaing_Gazette.jpg RAP_Laing_New_PSc.jpg British Military Medal By Hsq7278 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61987808 1/5 Previous Special Mention Share Next Special Mention

Private Casualty Information Private PERCY JOHN TUCKER Service Number Age Date of death 1651614 35 Friday, November 03, 1944 Company: Researching Son of William Henry and Mary Ellen Tucker, of Ton-Y-Pandy, Glamorgan. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Royal Artillery 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) SMAKT, Holland Percy John Tucker was born in Glamorgan, Wales on the 11th October, 1909. Before the War he was a Grocery Shop Assistant - Co-op 1st KOSB War Diary for the date of his death A very quiet morning with little shelling and mortaring. Representatives from 2 RUR went round our Coy positions during the afternoon, preparatory to taking over the posns the next day. The afternoon was also quiet. Shortly after 1900 hrs the enemy started shelling the railway in front of C Coy. The enemy had been firing a Bren from the area of the Steel Factory just to the East of the rly to the North East of C Coy posn. About 1930 hrs we stonked Q5 with 3" mortars and 25 pdrs. Except for this there was nothing of interest. List of Arty Targets will be found in Appx 'A'. Share In Memorium Memorial MIERLO WAR CEMETERY II. B. 6. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Find a Grave - Des Philippet https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18045407/percy-john-tucker

Private Casualty Information Private ROBERT E. KINNEY Service Number Age Date of death 14000177 21 Friday, March 09, 1945 Company: A Son of Patrick Joseph and Elizabeth Margaret Kinney (nee Barr), of Middleton, Leeds. 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) GOCH, Germany Robert Edward Kinney was born on the 31st of October, 1923. *We believe he was born in Leeds with the surname, 'BARR'. Before the War he was a Chair Maker. He was wounded on the 27th February, 1945 and died in RAF Wroughton Hospital in Wiltshire a few days later. The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Mercury, Friday, March 9, 1945 1st KOSB War Diary for the date of his 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. Share In Memorium Memorial SWILLINGTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD Sec. D. Row 7. Grave 11. View Cemetery Photo Credits: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174625871/robert-kinney

MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany Sunday 22 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany End Location: MITTELSHUCHTING, Germany D-Day+ 320 22 April 1945 A peaceful day. A Sunday Service for C of E and Pres was held in the local church at 1030 hrs. The Pipe Band beat "Retreat" at 1730 hrs. The guests included the Div Comdr GEN L.G. WHISTLER C.B. D.S.O. and the Bde Comdr BRIG KEMPSTER and other friends of the Bn. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Sunday 22 April 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 F O' Brien Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share Pte F O' Brien Service No. 3186888 Company: D Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderers Date Wounded: Wednesday, 10 January 1945 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Researching Location (from War Diary) GRUBBENVORST, Germany Full Name O’Brien, F Incident Date 21 May 1940 Rank Name Private Service Number 3186888 Authority Army Order 247 of 1939 Clasps Awarded Palestine Served During Qualifying Period 1st Battalion 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds During the very early morning, the 15(Sc) Div on our right reported two boats floating down the river towards GRUBBENVORST. Shortly before 0300 the standing patrol at Ferry 902147 heard sounds of boats and withdrew. The ferry area was engaged by 3" mortar and RA between 0310 and 0330. A "D" Coy patrol engaged a small party of enemy at 896164, two of whom ran away leaving a white sheet and two Schmeissers at about 0345 hrs. At 0930 "D" Coy in GRUBBENVORST had sent out a patrol to find and destroy the enemy boats, but without success. No further trace was seen of the enemy. "D" Coy suffered two casualties (1 killed and 1 wounded). Tracked vehicles were heard during the night moving Northwards. During the day OPs saw little movement but observed footprints in the snow from two barges 903159 to a dugout at 905159, but no footprints were seen leading down to the river itself. 3" Mortars engaged LOMM 9117, house at 916183 and road junction at 91174 during the day. In the afternoon one saloon car was seen moving South in area 908147. 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 D White Previous Next Wounded In 1944-45 Share Pte D White Service No. 14392211 Company: Researching Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). General Service Corps Date Wounded: Tuesday, 19 September 1944 Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.) Researching Location (from War Diary) ACHEL, Belgium Researching 1st KOSB War Diary for date of wounds H hour was 2400 hrs and the two assault Bns made a successful crossing of the river. Some mortar and MG fire was directed on the crossing places, and the parties provided by the Bn received casualties. Lieut JW Skelly and approx 7 ORs were wounded. 2 ORs were killed. At approx 0430 hrs the Bn was ordered to start crossing the canal on 2 LINCOLN's (the rt bn) front where enemy opposition was strongest. Coys crossed in the order A, C, B, D. The first task of the two fwd Coys was to protect the right flank of 2 LINCOLNS who had suffered considerable casualties during the crossing. The Bn was fortunate in completing its crossing under cover of a heavy ground mist and suffered very few casualties. The advance was continued at about 0700 hrs with right C Coy and left A Coy, the first objective being the rly line crossing the main rd running NORTH from the canal at 427960. The Plan was to establish a firm base on the rly line with A and C Coys, and then to adv with D Coy up to the village of ACHEL 4297. Opposition from MGs sited with good fields of fire over open ground was encountered and the two fwd Coys had some casualties. Lieut BL Taylor (sp) of A Coy was killed. (Lt Rex Taylor) The advance to the rly line was slow and support from arty and mortars was called for on several occasions. B Coy provided a right flank guard to C Coy in their final attack and D Coy was pushed through between A and C with the HALT 426960 as objective. By 1330 hrs fwd Coys were established on the rly line, and shortly after that time infm was received that an armoured thrust was expected from the NORTH. The Bn therefore remained on the rly line. At 1600 hrs infm was received that the armd thrust would not now materialize and the Bn was ordered to push on to ACHEL. Further opposition from MGs from the right flank was encountered, and the mortar pl put down an effective smoke screen. Under cover of this D Coy entered the SOUTH of ACHEL and by nightfall the Bn was established with two Coys B and D in the SOUTHERN half of ACHEL, and A and C Coys with Bn HQ in the area of the HALT. Patrols during the night found that the enemy had withdrawn. 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

HEGELSOM Wednesday 31 January 1945 Next Next Start Location: HEGELSOM End Location: HEGELSOM D-Day+ 239 31 January 1945 A definite thaw making roads practically impassable. A large allotment of Entertainments as usual. "D" Coy held a Dance in HEGELSOM. Casualties during the month numbered : Killed Officers Nil Other Ranks One Wounded Officers One Other Ranks Six Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Wednesday 31 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

EDINBURGH (COMELY BANK) CEMETERY EDINBURGH (COMELY BANK) CEMETERY Previous Grave Marker RANK First Name Surname AGE Date of Death Photographs Corporal JAMES GILMOUR 43 Tuesday, March 13, 1945 Next

HEGELSOM Saturday 3 February 1945 Next Next Start Location: HEGELSOM End Location: HEGELSOM D-Day+ 242 3 February 1945 Coys on boating practice. Lt Walker to lead a patrol across the MAAS to recce enemy defences in area 904150. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Saturday 3 February 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

Thursday 5 April 1945 Next Next Start Location: End Location: D-Day+ 303 5 April 1945 A plan was made during the morning for 2/Lincs to close up to the line of the railway at 717355 and for us to pass through and hold the Southern approaches to the town. Accordingly by 1230 hrs the Bn was concentrated in the area 712370 and the attack started at 1500 hrs. Few enemy were encountered and there was spasmodic shelling. Ten P.W. were taken and one Officer P.W. wounded on a patrol. Final positions were Bn HQ 714358 and Coys at 714347, 717347, 723347, 717353. During the afternoon a patrol of "B" Coy went out on carriers down main road to 714358 where they were effectively halted by S.A. and Mortar fire. One P.W. was brought in during the night. All P.W. taken knew nothing of what was really happening and a large percentage of them were under 20 years old. Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Thursday 5 April 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

Saturday 31 March 1945 Next Next Start Location: End Location: D-Day+ 298 31 March 1945 A quiet day. The Bn task was to protect the L of C of the Guards Armd Div. Casualties were:- Killed Nil and 8 Wounded 4 and 34 (of which 3 and 5 have since rejoined). Alternative Information (from books, personal accounts) Died on this day = 0 Saturday 31 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