Wounded In Normandy
Pte R.W.B. Watret
Service No.
3194952
Company:
Unknown
Original Regiment joined- (Based on their Service No).
The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date Wounded:
Wednesday, 05 July 1944
Details of wounds - (Based on War Diary etc.)
Treated by 2RUR medics for shrapnel to buttock and foot.
Robert W.B Watret JNR was living in Kirkmahoe, Dumfries in August 1950 when his medals were awarded. He is listed as finishing his service with The Cameron Highlanders.
His wounds were treated by medics from the 2nd Royal Ulster Rifles who fought side by side with the 1st KOSB in Normandy.
Newspaper article from the Dumfries & Galloway Standard & Advertiser, August 2nd, 1944.
Details of wounds from 2RUR Medics, courtesy of Paul Scanlon at https://royal-ulster-rifles-ww2.blogspot.com
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