1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Sunday, 18 June 1944
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NORMANDY
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Own mortar shoot at enemy M.G. and mtr posns fell well on target but damage not known.
The Pnr officer, Lt Duncan (Support Company) & 1 OR were wounded whilst working on minefield.
Patrols were again sent out and the one from LA BIJUDE reported having wounded several enemy.
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Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
0
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pte William Watson | 3191647 | Possibly wounded whilst laying mines | |
Pte W. T. Lumbsden | 2991649 | Possibly wounded whilst laying mines | |
Lt George Anderson Duncan | 198203 | Possibly wounded whilst laying mines | |
Pte George McArthur | 7886178 | Possibly wounded whilst laying mines |
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
British troops checking for mines https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205302849