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1st KOSB 50 Franc Note signature Signature details: Initial J Surname Sisterson Nickname/Rank C QMS Match Status = Confirmed by signature Name & Rank W/C.Q.M.S John Sisterson Service No. 3187122 Evidence John was discharged from the army in November 1945. He was living in Alnwick, Northumberland when he applied for his medals. He finished his service with 5th KOSB. John's son wrote a piece for the BBC's WW2 People at War website in 2004. As this site is no longer updated, we've taken the decision to copy the text so it is preserved somewhere on the internet when the BBC site goes offline. *Please get in touch if you wish this to be removed. The First French Beach: 1st KOSB at Dunkirk by sister01 People in story: John Sisterson Location of story: Dunkirk Background to story: Army Article ID: A2317321 Contributed on: 19 February 2004 My father John Sisterson enlisted in the 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers in 1932. After tours of duty in Palestine (now Isreal)and Malta he was trained as a electrician to work on London's undeground in 1939. He never completed his training and was called back to his regiment in September 1939. The KOSB's as part of the 9th Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Div. Was sent to France with the BEF. Most of the Phoney war was spent by my father around Lille in NE France. At the out set of the german offensive in 1940 my fathers unit was moved up into Belgium to meet the oncoming Germans. The KOSB's along with other regiments fought various rear guard actions back towards Dunkirk with the ultimate action being fought at Furnes on the french Belguim border along with other such units as the Guards regiments. After this rear guard action which was fought withbullet and bayonet, my father and his fellow soldiers were directed to march towards Dunkirk and then left by their officers. My father via the beaches arrived at the main harbour. He states all the stuka and other bombardment had ended other than sporadic fighting. He and his fellow borderers ended up awaiting to be taken prisoners of war. Fortunately HMS Malcolm made a final run into the Mole. My father and his friend were ordered to carry a stretcher with a wounded soldier onboard. That is how he made it back to England. There are other stories he has not told me which relate to Dunkirk but I am sure they are no different to others that experienced those events. The second French Beach was Le on sur Mer, Sword Beach Normandy June 6th 1944 07.00 and there in lies another story. John sisterson is alive and well at the age 87 years he is my father and my hero! © Copyright of content contributed to this Archive rests with the author. Original article on BBC site > https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/21/a2317321.shtml Company Quartermaster Sergeant. Record in database? From the Borderer's Chronicle, 1945 CQMS Sisterson mentioned in a newspaper article - post Normandy Next Previous

Private Casualty Information Private HENRY ROBERTSON BARNES Service Number Age Date of death 4621173 29 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Born 1915 in Bradford to Arthur and Elizabeth Barnes (nee Marston). Had two sisters, Dorothy and Marjorie. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Duke of Wellington's Regiment 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Troarn In 1939, Henry was listed as a Woolsorter - Textiles. Judging by his Service No. He may have originally joined the Duke Of wellington's Regiment (West Riding) which is associated with Halifax, not far from Bradford. Extract from War Diary on the date of death: The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued. "C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties. Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties. The Commanding Officer ( Lt. Col G. D. Renny ) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn. Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY VIII. B. 1. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Marc Quillet https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56095495/henry-robertson-barnes#add-to-vc

CANLoan Officers with 1st KOSB CDN379 Bert A. H. Blackmore Rank in June 1944 Lieutenant Date joined 1st KOSB Researching Wounded 16 August 1944. Looks like back on strength by 29 August 1944. CANLOAN album CWM 20020022-001_22 George Metcalf Archival Collection Canadian War Museum Previous Next 1/1

Private Casualty Information Private ROBERT TURNBULL ARMSTRONG Service Number Age Date of death 3066062 20 Friday, 09 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son of William and Janet Mary Armstrong, of Kennoway, Fife. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Royal Scots 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Cambes Extract from War Diary on date of death: On getting news that that RUR had got so far but were pinned down, the Bn put in an attack with two Coys forward. This met with a certain amount of M.G. fire and in the later stages enemy mortar fire which caused some casualties. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES IX. D. 1. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Researching https://rgrayling.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/post/photoinformationcredits

Private Casualty Information Private ALLAN BAIN Service Number Age Date of death 11061922 22 Saturday, 10 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son of John and Catherine Bain, of Edinburgh. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Researching 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Cambes Extract from War Diary on date of death: During the day spasmodic M.G. fire and enemy mortar fire occurred. There was also still some enemy snipers active. Allan's medals were sent to his Mother, Catherine. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial CAMBES-EN-PLAINE WAR CEMETERY Row B. 19. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Researching https://rgrayling.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/post/photoinformationcredits

Watson Highest Rank Researching Researching Service No. Alexander Researching Company Piper 1948 - 1952 Alexander Watson served in 1st KOSB Pipe band from 1948 - 1952 as a piper. He was in Palestine (until the day UK Forces withdrew), Korea, Hong Kong and Japan. Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image

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Private Casualty Information Private JAMES DAVIDSON Service Number Age Date of death 14668876 18 Sunday, 09 July 1944 Company: Unknown Born in 1926. Son of Frederick Davidson, and of Jane Davidson, of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Co. Durham. 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) Cambes *YOUNGEST 1st KOSB casualty in Normandy Extract from War Diary on date of death: The attack on CAEN. The plan: The Canadians were to attack from the West. The RUR's in the centre from the North. 1 KOSB from the EAST. The Bn moved off at about 0930 hrs over ring contour "60", which was under shell fire, to FUP on the Eastern outskirts of CAEN. The ghostlike houses slowly came to life as civilians began to realize we were entering the town. They came rushing out with glasses and bottles of wine. As the Bn was forming up on the start line and trying to re-establish wireless contact with companies and Bde, four Boche were seen to withdraw towards the centre of the town. Soon afterwards our HQ was mortared leaving 1 killed and 1 wounded. The Bn then proceeded to clear the town. Little opposition was met. Progress was slowed down by snipers and an occasional MG. Much assistance and information was offered by eager civilians. Debris and cratered streets also made progress extremely difficult. We eventually reached the RV in the Old Town and established contact with the RUR and pushed forward patrols to the river. Patrols met quite heavy fire from across the river and a number of casualties were sustained. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES III. A. 5. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Len https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56480776/james-davidson

1st KOSB 50 Franc Note signature Signature details: Initial R Surname Carnes/Cairns? Nickname/Rank N/A Match Status = Potential match Name & Rank Pte Robert Cairns Service No. 3191729 Evidence Researching Researching Record in database? No other Carnes/Cairns in 1st KOSB. Next Previous

Private Casualty Information Private WILLIAM GALLAGHER O'DONNELL Service Number Age Date of death 3065970 21 Wednesday, 21 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Henry O'Donnell and of Rose Ellen O'Donnell (nee Gallagher), of Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Royal Scots 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Cambes According to the War Diary for the date of his death. "Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area (CAMBES) damaging buildings and causing casualties. 5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded" APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES V. A. 9. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Len https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56481180/william-gallagher-o'donnell

Operation Name: UNDER CONSTRUCTION 6 June 1944 To 6 June 1944 KOSB_Bieville_NWG.png Sword Beach Assault Plan Courtesy of Paul Scanlon - 2nd RUR in WW2. https://royal-ulster-rifles-ww2.blogspot.com/ 1/3 TEST TEST 1st KOSB Casualty figures Date D-Day+ Start location Finish Location Killed Wounded Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image SWORD

1st KOSB 50 Franc Note signature Signature details: Initial Henry Surname Cockburn Nickname/Rank N/A Match Status = Confirmed by signature Name & Rank L/Cpl Henry. Cockburn Service No. 3196950 Evidence Signature match on medal card Wounded 18th July Troarn Record in database? https://graylingmedia.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/1st-kosb-wounded/3196950 Next Previous