1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Monday, 19 June 1944
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NORMANDY
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Bn prepared to go into Bde reserve and the advance left for LE MESNIL in preparation for the take over. Enemy movement was still reported from posns forward of LA BIJUDE but on small scale.
Two ORs were killed and 1 wounded during shelling by enemy.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
9th Infantry War Diary
2 RUR relieved 1 KOSB during the night 19/20 June.
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CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lance Corporal | WILLIAM | SLOAN | 3196552 | 27 | LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES | ||
Lance Corporal | DAVID | MITCHELL | 3313880 | 21 | LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES |
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
L/Sjt Donald Ferguson | 3189236 | Researching | |
Cpl Robert Sim | 3051786 | Researching |
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
A mortar platoon of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers in action in the streets of Caen, Normandy www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205087507