1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Tuesday, 08 August 1944
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NORMANDY
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START LOCATION
LA GROUDIERE
FINISH LOCATION
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LA PLANCHE
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Bn HQ was established in LA GROUDIERE 663342 with Coys in a fairly small area.
Apart from a short shelling in the early evening a quiet day was spent.
The Bn moved out to assembly area at 2130 hrs. 2 Lincolns moved in to take over. By midnight Bn HQ was established at LA PLANCHE (648338).
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
0
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
3
Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pte. E.C. James | 14416987 | Possibly wounded by enemy shell fire in La Groudiere | |
Lt G. L. Watson | 308419 | Wounded in back by enemy shell fire in La Groudiere | |
Pte. H.V. Baxter | 3193346 | Possibly wounded in attack around Montisanger/Le Pissot area |
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
Current day Vire from Google Maps 2025