Casualty Information

"My uncle did in fact go to Wilton Primary (Hawick). He was killed in Caen on the north French coast . He survived twice from "sinking vessels" in the Channel. This is what my dad John told me. On his last trip home he confided in dad saying he would not be so lucky the next time. Alas, this was true the story goes he was shot by a lone sniper after Caen had been taken control of by the Allies.

Your Grandad [David Morrison] would have possibly known Thomas when they were at the high school. Tommy did have a girlfriend in Canvey Island near Southend.My family did in fact visit them in the late 1950's but then lost contact." Thomas Adam's nephew, Rodger Adams. October 2024

Extract from War Diary on the date of death:

The attack on enemy positions forward of TROARN was continued.

"C" Coy were to take Station at 158677 and "A" Coy the X roads 161676. Both attacks were met with heavy cross fire from MG's and though supported by tanks had to withdraw with heavy casualties.

Bn resumed former positions and later in day heavy shelling and mortaring caused casualties.

The Commanding Officer (Lt. Col G. D. Renny) having been previously wounded, left under orders from Brigadier and Major TG Coverdale took over command of the Bn.

Casualties in the Bn during these two days fighting were 12 Officers and 140 Other Ranks.