B

Researching *If anybody has a group photo of B Company then please do contact us. (I've a feeling my Grandfather was in B)

From Official War Diary:

11th June 1944. Enemy tanks seen in LA BIJUDE area and a small number to 'B' Coys front.

29th June 1944. 2 deserters gave themselves up to 'B' Coy O.P.

04th July 1944. Enemy shelled Bn area in the afternoon, followed by spasmodic mortar fire in "B" Coy area causing one casualty. (Rawlins)

10th July 1944. CAEN. Later in the day "B" Coy occupied the Barracks, which had been previously an enemy HQ of some size.

18th July 1944. The advance to TROARN was commenced and after reaching SANNERVILLE "D" & "B" Companies pushed forward encountering enemy MGs, whilst enemy shelling continued. After an attack by "B" Company the Bn occupied a position in orchard 150678. Consolidation was carried out.

24th July 1944. Reinforcements arrived at night. Most sent to "B" and "C" Companies.

27th July 1944. "D" & "B" Companies sent out patrols.

29th July 1944. Bn snipers were sent forward to "B" Company area to observe and pick off enemy in forward positions.

9th August 1944. A patrol by "B" Coy captured four enemy, identified as belonging to a motorised Pnr Bn on special service.

5th September 1944. "A" & "B" Coys moved to new position at ETREPAGNY, a village 5 kilometres distant.