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Private Casualty Information Private ZEPHANIAH 'Seth' HARRIS Service Number Age Date of death 14380613 19 Saturday, 10 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son. of Mr & Mrs. Harris of Small Heath, Birmingham. (Also reported to be in Ramsgate, Kent - CWGC) 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 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. 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 VII. L. 8. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Len https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56480923/zephaniah-harris

Private Casualty Information Private EDWARD SHORT Service Number Age Date of death 14216823 21 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Edward and Margeret Short, of Dundee. 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) Troarn 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 BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY I. A. 1. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - VetteheadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56103994/edward-short#add-to-vc

Private Casualty Information Private JOHN WILFRED MAUGHAN Service Number Age Date of death 3191405 25 Friday, 09 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Thomas and Agnes Purves, of Duns, Berwickshire. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderers 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 X. E. 3. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Researching https://rgrayling.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/post/photoinformationcredits

Private Casualty Information Private RICHARD WARREN Service Number Age Date of death 3196262 30 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Richard Fitzgerald Warren and Ellen Jane Warren, of Glasgow; husband of Elizabeth Patrica Warren. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderers 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Troarn 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 BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY I. E. 3. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - VetteheadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56104274/richard-warren#add-to-vc

Corporal Casualty Information Corporal JAMES WILLIAM BURKE Service Number Age Date of death 3607325 21 Monday, 07 August 1944 Company: Unknown Medals sent to a Mr N Burke, Cyprus St, Stretford, Manchester. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Border Regiment 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Pissot Possibly killed during heavy shelling and mortaring by the enemy in Le Pissot region of Normandy. Official war docs state 'Died of Wounds' on 7th August, 1944, "On the afternoon of the 1st August we received a warning to prepare for a long move. Reinforcements of three officers and one hundred other ranks appeared [*these will be from the Border Regiment] and the day was fully occupied in sorting them out and in preparation for another battle. The Quartermaster's Department was working at full pressure to replace clothing and equipment, both sadly depleted by the events of July". WIG Wilson , A Short History of the 1st Bttn KOSB in North West Europe Extract from War Diary on date of death: Patrols were sent out and reported enemy still occupying position of previous day. Enemy shelling and mortaring of Bn area occurred at midday. A later patrol reported no enemy in wood 684335. Further shelling and mortar fire occurred later in the day. One casualty. Bn left for conc area after advance party from the Suffolk Regt arrived, and the take over was done Coy by Coy. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY III. B. 17. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Anonymous https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56273637/james-william-burke#add-to-vc

Lance Corporal Casualty Information Lance Corporal FRANK LAURENCE BRUCE Service Number Age Date of death 3066954 19 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Born in Brechin, 1923. Son of Mary Silver Bruce, of Brechin, Angus. 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) Troarn 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 BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY I. A. 18. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindAGrave - Vetteheadracer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56102557/frank-laurence-bruce#add-to-vc

Private Casualty Information Private HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER TURNER Service Number Age Date of death 3194268 29 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Adam and Jemima Hardie Turner; husband of Elizabeth Turner, of Bassett, Southampton. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderers 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Troarn 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 BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY I. E. 4. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - VetteheadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56104218/horatio-herbert_kitchener-turner

Private Casualty Information Private WILLIAM GANNON Service Number Age Date of death 14402834 20 Tuesday, 13 June 1944 Company: Unknown Born in Chester, Cheshire in January 1924. Mother's maiden name was Armstrong. He worked as an 'Apprentice Printer's Fitter' before the War. His brother, Jack, served in the RAF in South Africa. 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 Extract from War Diary on date of wounds: (*Private Gannon died the day after he was wounded) Patrols were sent out to A/TK ditch area (0173) and towards LA BIJUDE. Bn area was shelled by 88 mm gun in LA BIJUDE area causing casualties. Sniping & sporadic shelling continued at intervals. About 20 tanks including Tigers were spotted at 023733 - these were later shelled by med. arty. Shortly afterwards there was a short severe airburst shelling near Bn HQ, Capt T.D. Sanderson (C.O. Support Company) & 5 ORs being wounded and 1 OR killed. Towards midnight tank movement & shouting came from LA BIJUDE area. APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - PLEASE USE CONTACT FORM ON HOME PAGE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS CASUALTY Share In Memorium Memorial HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY 1. N. 11. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - David Tennick https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56490945/william-gannon#add-to-vc

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

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

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