1944 - 1949
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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Saturday, 26 August 1944
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NORMANDY
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WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
24-27 August entry: The Bn Intelligence Section under the IO left to carry out a search for destroyed enemy equipment in an area round FALAISE.
The Bn remained in the same position and carried out Coy and Pl training under Coy arrangements.
Training with tanks was also carried out. The 4th Gren Gds co-operating.
Bn Church Parade was held on Sunday followed by a march past with the Pipe Band.
The Bn I Sec returned from their search with good results.
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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:
Private Roger Spratt, cobbler with the 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, hard at work in camp at Denmead, Hampshire, 29 April 1944. IWM