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1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Wednesday, 30 August 1944
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NORMANDY
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LA CHAPELLE AU MOINE
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LA CHAPELLE AU MOINE
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Bn still static.
More reinforcements arrived making the Bn up to strength in ORs.
Training under Coy arrangements.
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES
Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books
Please contact us if you have any information regarding this date. Thank you.
CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY
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DIED ON THIS DAY
KIA
Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
WIA
Photo | Name and Rank | Service No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS
Map:
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Photo:
Men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) moving up, Holland, 19 September 1944. IWM
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