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Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)
1st Allied Airborne Corps, which included the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, was tasked to secure the main canal...
Jon Davidson served with 7th (Galloway) Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) as a Corporal in the Anti-Tank Platoon, HQ/Support Company, at Arnhem.His 6 pounder anti-tank gun supported B Company, KOSB, at the north west corner of Ginkel Heath. Cpl Davidson fought through the whole battle until he was captured and held as a Prisoner of War after the withdrawal.
Service History
- Date not known 7th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) (Corporal)