Saturday
17 June 1944
Lieu de départ :
CAMBES
War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide
Emplacement final :
CAMBES
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.
Jour J+
11
17 June 1944
Cambes village church in June 1944 - from https://royal-ulster-rifles-ww2.blogspot.com/2010/11/9th-june-to-3rd-july-cambes-wood.html
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KIA ce jour-là
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Saturday
17 June 1944
5
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Pte J. P. Shanks | 3066719 | Researching | |
Pte G. T. Lupton | 14002670 | Researching | |
Pte A. W. Stevenson | 3192463 | Researching | |
Pte Arnold Whittaker | 4349102 | Researching | |
L/Cpl R. C. Breckenridge | 3196038 | Researching |