John William Nelson Johnson Private 14581494 B Company - 10 Platoon 1st Battalion (43rd) The Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry An aquaintance would like information about the circumstances of JWN Johnson's death, during Operation Greenline 15-17 July 1944. Help with information and sources would be appreciated. Thanks.
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2336267/JOHNSON,%20JOHN%20WILLIAM%20NELSON Whilst it may not mention him by name the units war diary at the National Archives will give you a very good idea on what was happening on the day of his death. WO 171/1356 1 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1944 Jan.- Dec. There may also be some detailed info in the regiments missing men file WO 361/523 North West Europe: 1st and 2nd Battalions, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry; missing personnel If you can't get to the archives and would like a copy of either click the bold red link in my signature for more details.
