1944 - 1949
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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Friday, 14 July 1944
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NORMANDY
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PLUMETOT
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PLUMETOT
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
In the afternoon 2 ME's flew over the area, both were hit by our A/A and one was seen to crash in flames.
The Pipe Band played at LUC SUR MER in the Bastille Day Celebrations.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
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
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Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
British and American troops join with the local inhabitants of Courseulles in the ceremony at the War Memorial to celebrate July 14 - IWM