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Saturday

17 June 1944

Start Location:

CAMBES

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War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide

End Location:

CAMBES

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Two heavy explosions, probably shells, were heard early in morning, followed by more just before first light. Origin unidentified.


Area of village church was shelled by enemy about 0540 hrs.


Lorry loads of enemy were seen in wood 013731 moving in Southerly direction.


1 O.R. was wounded by enemy sniper. Own Med Arty knocked out enemy mtr posn in LA BIJUDE area after a heavy barrage.

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17 June 1944

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Died on this day =

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Saturday

17 June 1944

Private
JAMES
McPHILEMY
14273265
Saturday, 17 June 1944
20
LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
Private
JAMES GARDINER C.
TINSDALE
3196888
Saturday, 17 June 1944
33
BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

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