1st KOSB in Normandy

1st KOSB in Normandy An online archive for the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers actions during the D-Day/Normandy Campaign in World War 2.

An online archive charting the 1st Bttn KOSB during their time in Normandy. Comprises, War Diaries, Maps, Casualty lists and photographs.

Thursday 22nd June, 1944. Cambes Bn 'I' section made model of ST CONTEST area which was later used for briefing by Coys....
22/06/2026

Thursday 22nd June, 1944. Cambes

Bn 'I' section made model of ST CONTEST area which was later used for briefing by Coys.

Enemy shelling during day fell behind our area near wood (029755).

2 Mx M.G.s began shoot at 1540 hrs.

Large force of Allied heavy and med bombers flew over going in direction of CAEN.

Lieut Cranston (A Company) from Haddinton, , went out on recce patrol to ST CONTEST area.

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Wednesday, 21st June, 1944. The Longest Day. Cambes, "Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area damaging buildings and cau...
21/06/2026

Wednesday, 21st June, 1944. The Longest Day. Cambes,

"Approx 15 enemy shells fell in Bn area damaging buildings and causing casualties.

5 ORs were killed and 11 wounded. *(Our research shows 6 KIA and 12 WIA for this day)

All buildings were evacuated and trenches manned".

24 year old Pte Robert Cunningham was one those killed.

He was born in , the youngest of 6 children. His daughter (Sheila) was born after he was killed in Normandy, a child he never knew his wife was expecting.



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Monday, 19th June, 1944. The Bttn get a 'rest'. Bn prepared to go into Bde reserve and the advance left for LE MESNIL in...
19/06/2026

Monday, 19th June, 1944. The Bttn get a 'rest'.

Bn prepared to go into Bde reserve and the advance left for LE MESNIL in preparation for the take over. Enemy movement was still reported from posns forward of LA BIJUDE but on small scale.

Two ORs were killed and 1 wounded during shelling by enemy.

*We found an extra Wounded record for this day and it shows the toll taken on NCOs during the conflict.

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Sunday, 18th June 1944. Cambes, Normandy. Own mortar shoot at enemy M.G. and mtr posns fell well on target but damage no...
18/06/2026

Sunday, 18th June 1944. Cambes, Normandy.

Own mortar shoot at enemy M.G. and mtr posns fell well on target but damage not known.

The Pnr officer, Lt Duncan (Support Company) & 1 OR were wounded whilst working on minefield.

Patrols were again sent out and the one from LA BIJUDE reported having wounded several enemy.

*Lt Duncan was promoted to Major later on in the year.

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17/06/2026

We Will Never Forget:

Pte James McPhilemy
Age: 20
King's Own Scottish Regiment

17/06/1944

Friday, 16th June, 1944. Cambes, Normandy Enemy intr in 'C' Coy area early in morning. Own arty laid barrage on area for...
16/06/2026

Friday, 16th June, 1944. Cambes, Normandy

Enemy intr in 'C' Coy area early in morning.

Own arty laid barrage on area forward of 'C' Coy and later a low flying attack was made by enemy plane.

Later in evening 2 ORs were *wounded by a burst from a Spandau which fired into trees near Bn HQ.

Patrols were sent out at night.

Private William Liddle Shanks was one of those wounded but recovered and was sent back into the line. Sadly, he died in February 1945.

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