Trooper 14259421 John Douglas (Dougie) served in the 1st Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry from 1942 to 1946 and saw action in France, Germany and on Walcheren Island in Operation Infatuate.
The Lothian and Border Horse Yeomanry was part of the 79th Armoured Division. This was formed in October 1942 under the command of Major-General Percy Hobart. Its badge was a bull鈥檚 head in an upturned triangle with a yellow background. The Division was made up of the following in June 1944:
27th Armoured Brigade
35th Tank Brigade
30th Armoured Brigade (of which the 1st Lothian & Border Horse Yeomanry was part)
1st Assault Brigade RE
During the Invasion of Europe, the Lothian鈥檚 had 17 men killed, most of whom were Doug鈥檚 personal friends, 90 Officers and Other Ranks wounded, and 16 Officers and Other Ranks Missing in Action.
4 Sherman Gun Tanks and 36 Sherman Crab Tanks were destroyed.
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