| THE KOSB AT WAR 1939-45 A Second World War Historical Reenactment Unit in Texas, commemorating the service and sacrifice of the 6th King's Own Scottish Borderers in Northwest Europe 1944-45 |
| KOSB WWII VETERAN JOE HUNT |
KOSB WWII Veteran Joe Hunt served in King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) in Northwest Europe (1944-45) and later in Palestine (1946-49). We connected with Joe several years ago and he has been most gracious to donate several CD's to us on the Minden Day Parade, KOSB music (pipe music and brass band) and has talked with us about his time in service. and he also sends us photos of his travels. We will be featuring a monthly installment of Joe's travels around the UK (and the US!) in future issues. Joe recently took part in the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cenotaph in London. Here are his photos: |
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| KOSB Veterans marching to the Cenotaph PHOTOS COURTESY JOE HUNT Joe is just to left of the yellow #1, and his son, to the left of the yellow #2, in the rear rank. |
| KOSB WWII Veteran Joe Hunt with Ghurka PHOTO COURTESY JOE HUNT Proudly wearing his medals and the red poppy, here is Joe with an officer of the Ghurka Rifles. |
| Ghurka's love the KOSB! PHOTO COURTESY JOE HUNT This was another photo Joe sent us showing the unique bond between Ghurka and Scot. 2nd Bn., KOSB fought with many Ghurka battalions as part of 7th (Indian) Infantry Division during the 'Battle of the Admin Box' [ see website ], 5-23 February 1944 where Scottish infantry and Ghurka riflemen repelled repeated Japanese assaults on British positions - a tenuous situation during the Burma Campaign. A strong bond has always existed between the Ghuka's and KOSB and this photo is evidence of that unbroken kinship by fellow warriors. |
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