1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Tuesday, 25 July 1944
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NORMANDY
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SANNERVILLE
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SANNERVILLE
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Another two PW brought in by "C" Company. Both identified as II/192 PGR. Enemy shelling and occasional mortar fire continued at intervals.
Enemy aircraft were over at night and yellow verey lights were sent up from area of enemy forward positions.
Some reinforcements for "S" Company arrived.
Recce patrol sent out and established that enemy were active to our left front. Enemy were thought to be digging and wiring, possibly laying mines.
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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 |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
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PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
A soldier examines a captured 'Nebelwerfer' (nicknamed Moaning Minnies by the troops) https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205206089