1944 - 1949
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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Saturday, 19 August 1944
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NORMANDY
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
All Coys went out on a short route march along with Coy pipers.
The rest of the day was quiet.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
From 9th Infantry Brigade War Diary for 19th August:
Refugees are beginning to filter back into the area and occupying their homes again. The Bde Comd laid down a firm policy that if refugees wish to return to their own homes, the Army will vacate such premises.
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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
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:
Led by their piper, men of 7th Seaforth Highlanders, 15th (Scottish) Division advance during Operation 'Epsom', 26 June 1944. IWM