1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES
1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY
Friday, 01 September 1944
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NORMANDY
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LA CHAPELLE AU MOINE
FINISH LOCATION
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LA CHAPELLE AU MOINE
WAR DIARY
SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
The Bn went for an all day route march covering 20 miles. The men all returned in good shape.
The 2IC returned from reconnoitring the new Bn area.
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
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Photo | RANK | First Name | Surname | Service Number | AGE | Memorial | Grave Marker |
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WOUNDED ON THIS DAY
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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:
1st KOSB on a training march in South West England, circa 1941. Pipe Major John Slattery leading on the right.