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Private Casualty Information Private WILLIAM DEAN McLEAN Service Number Age Date of death 2887487 21 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Charles and Marjorie Murray Wilson McLean, of Granton, Edinburgh. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Highland Light Infantry 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Cambes 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 IX. C. 7. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - VetteHeadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56103590/william-dean-mclean#add-to-vc

Lance Corporal Casualty Information Lance Corporal HILTON HARDMAN Service Number Age Date of death 2934668 30 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: D Son of Herbert and Ellen Hardman of Warrington. Married Megan Joyce Rowlands on 17th May 1941 in Warrington. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The Cameron Highlanders *Or Liverpool Scottish 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Troarn "19th July there was heavy fighting in an attempt to take Troarn - lcpl H Hardman (nicknamed 'joe' because he looked like Stalin) was killed there when he tried to dash across the town square - two bren guns providing covering fire both jammed as he was in the middle of the square - he was cut down instantly" . Quote from R Moffet , D Coy 1st KOSB. "I could see that on my right, D Company were being absolutely destroyed. L/Cpl Hardman was hit in the back. I whipped out my field bandage but it wasn't any good. He died 20 minutes later". Sgt Fred Hartle , D Company. 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. A more detailed account of the attack on Troarn can be found here Share In Memorium Memorial BANNEVILLE-LA-CAMPAGNE WAR CEMETERY I. E. 23. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Findagrave - Vetteheadracer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56103139/hilton-hardman#add-to-vc#view-photo=262101204

Private Casualty Information Private MATHIE WALLACE WAINWRIGHT Service Number Age Date of death 3197674 21 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of John James Wainwright and Elizabeth Wainwright, of Dumfries. His brother, John James, (Royal Corps of Signals) was a POW of the Japanese after the fall of Singapore. He died in Malaya in July 1943. 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 His sergeant-major wrote that he was 'killed by a bomb splinter'. 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. *Newspaper clipping from the Dumfries & Galloway Standard & Advertiser. August 5th, 1944. 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. 6. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - VetteheadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56104247/mathie-wallace-wainwright

Lieutenant Casualty Information Lieutenant STEPHEN HEATHCOTE ATKINSON Service Number Age Date of death 302147 23 Monday, 07 August 1944 Company: Unknown Born in April 1919 in Kendal, Cumbria. Mother's maiden name was Procter. Married to Ethel May Atkinson of Windermere. 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 Originally from The Border Regiment. Announcement in London Gazette on 21st January 1944. Before the war, Stephen worked as a Joiner Apprentice. He was attached to the 1st KOSB and joined them on the 1st of 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 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. Vaudry Temporary Burials sheet - provided by the Ancien Combattantes et victims de la Guerre de Vaudry Share In Memorium Memorial SAINT-CHARLES-DE-PERCY WAR CEMETERY III. C. 2. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Len https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56461608/stephen-heathcote-atkinson

Private Casualty Information Private DAVID BEATTIE CLABBY Service Number Age Date of death 3192159 24 Wednesday, 21 June 1944 Company: Unknown Born 1919 - David Beatty Clabby in Colinton. Mother's maiden name - McCrae. Married Margaret Smyth in 1939 - St Andrew (Edinburgh) CURRENTLY RESEARCHING 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 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" REQUEST 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 IV. F. 5. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Researching https://rgrayling.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/post/photoinformationcredits

Private Casualty Information Private KEITH JOHN BREWER Service Number Age Date of death 3197649 23 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of William and Clara L. Brewer; husband of Helen C. Brewer, of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderors 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. 19. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Researching https://rgrayling.wixsite.com/1stkosbinnormandy/post/photoinformationcredits

Private Casualty Information Private ARTHUR JAMES MACDONALD Service Number Age Date of death 3194516 30 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Had a wife in Edinburgh. Played football for a number of amateur teams. 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 Nickname 'Mickey' McDonald. 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. 18. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Vetteheadracer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56103504/arthur-james-macdonald

Private Casualty Information Private STANLEY ALEXANDER COLLEY Service Number Age Date of death 3194496 30 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown Son of Alexander and Mary Colley, of Edinburgh; husband of Agnes Colley, of Edinburgh. 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. A. 3. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Vetteheadracer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56102681/stanley-alexander-colley#add-to-vc

Private Casualty Information Private DAVID ARNOLD Service Number Age Date of death 3192183 21 Sunday, 09 June 1940 Company: Unknown Born Jan 15th 1919, at Ivanhoe Cottage, Templand. Son of Katherine Arnold, Domestic Servant and stepson of Thomas Lithgow, of Templand, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. Catherine/Katherine married Thomas in 1923. New information received states that David had a twin brother, John. Personal Inscription: SLEEP ON, DEAR SON AND TAKE YOUR REST WE MISS YOU MOST WHO LOVED YOU BEST War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). The King's Own Scottish Borderors 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Dunkirk withdrawal 1st KOSB War Diary for 1st June 1940. "Rear party clear of defensive line, and majority of Bn. embarked at LA PANNE" (*Potenially DE PANNE - east of Dunkirk) The Battalion had been in Belgium (Louvain) since May 11th, withdrew to Brussels and then over the Escaut canal. David must have missed the boat at Dunkirk and was heading cross-country to embark elsewhere. He made a journey of over 150 miles before he died. 1st KOSB embarkation point near Dunkirk - to David's final resting place in Mauquenchy near Dieppe, Approx 240KM by road. Courtesy of Google Maps. There's a link to a story from the People's War site that shows how difficult it may have been to get passage on a ship out of Dunkirk > https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/21/a2317321.shtml *The soldier in the story is potentially John Sisterson , one of the signatures on the 50 Franc note signed the night before D-Day. RESEARCH INTO ACTIONS IN JUNE 1940 In order to try and find out why Pvt Arnold ended up in Mauquenchy, we've tried to track other units and other War Records from that time. We found that one of David's comrades was captured on the 8th of June 1940 near Forges in France. POW Questionnaire - Pvt George Flanders Johnson, 3189613 We've also looked at the War graves from the same area and time. The closest graveyard is Sigy-en-Bray (7.5KM away) which contains CWGC graves for 9 British Servicemen. Most of them are classed as 'Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps' which is a group of men who were above the normal age range for 'fighting men'. These men mostly died the day before David Arnold - 8th June - so he may have been part of a 'rag tag' group who were hearding North to the coast at Dieppe, or to St Valery where the Scottish Divisions had landed. https://www.ww2cemeteries.com/sigy-en-bray-communal-cemetery.htm You can see on the map that Forges, Mauquenchy and Sigy-en-Bray are not too far apart. Opinion is, in the case of the Pioneers at least, that they were told to make for St Nazaire on the East Coast. David and Pvt Johnson were potentially heading in the same direction. Google maps showing proximity of Forges, Sigy and Mauquenchy. Casualty Information Casualty List No. 420 dated 24th Jan 1941. Previously shown on Casualty List No. 287 as Missing. Casualty List No. 287 dated 21st Aug 1940. Original source records Date of Casualty as 10/05/1940-16/06/1940. Mauquenchy village, present day - with the Cemetery marked. Courtesy of Google Maps David's grave stone stands in the village cemetery. Phot Courtesy of CWGC David's medal card was sent to Mrs C Lithgow (his step-father's surname) in Lockerbie. (We believe this is 'Catherine/Katherine - his mother). The address still exists in Templand, North of Lockerbie If you have any information on this soldier, please do get in touch using our contact form. Share In Memorium Memorial MAUQUENCHY CHURCHYARD Row 8, Grave 103. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Johan Pauwels https://www.ww2cemeteries.com/mauquenchy-churchyard.html

Private Casualty Information Private WILLIAM ARMITAGE Service Number Age Date of death 14002720 20 Wednesday, 07 June 1944 Company: Unknown Son of William and Emma Armitage, of Hyde Park, Leeds, Yorkshire. 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: "Led by 'C' Coy the move to the wood just to the North East of LE MESNIL was accomplished. Consolidation was carried out. In the evening some casualties were caused by enemy mortar fire." 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. C. 21. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Linda https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56490673/william-armitage#add-to-vc

Major Casualty Information Major SAMUEL HENRY COWLEY Service Number Age Date of death 149280 33 Wednesday, 19 July 1944 Company: Unknown SON OF HORACE AND ETHEL COWLEY; HUSBAND OF VIOLET MAY COWLEY, OF HARROW, MIDDLESEX. His son, also named Samuel Henry Cowley, was born 6 weeks after his death. War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Officer 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Troarn Major SAMUEL HENRY COWLEY was killed on Wednesday 19th July 1944, having just been recently been transferred from 9 Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment, to 1 Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borders. Residence or Entered Service From: HARROW, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM 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. 14. View Cemetery Photo Credits: Samuel Henry Cowley, Son of Major SAMUEL HENRY COWLEY. FindaGrave - VetteheadRacer https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56102722/samuel-henry-cowley#add-to-vc

Lieutenant Casualty Information Lieutenant JONN EDWARD RAINES Service Number Age Date of death 293251 21 Wednesday, 05 July 1944 Company: Unknown Listed as: Name 'John' Raines [J E Raines] Rank: Lieutenant Birth Place: Cheshire War Service details: Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No). Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regt) 1st Bttn KOSB location on day of death (According to War Diary) Cambes Entry from War Diary, 4th July 1944 ""C" Coy sent out raid to GALMANCHE. Party A was successful and overran an enemy platoon or section posn. Lieut Raines, the officer commanding this party was killed. The party was rallied and brought back very ably by Cpl Cameron. No prisoners taken as enemy ran away but several enemy casualties claimed. " Lt Raines Casualty listing fram Ancestry.com Share In Memorium Memorial HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY 4. C. 7. View Cemetery Photo Credits: FindaGrave - Thierry Briere https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56491311/jonn-edward-raines